TPWW Forums  

Go Back   TPWW Forums > o f f t o p i c > sports forum

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-31-2013, 07:50 PM   #1
Evil Vito
President of Freedonia
 
Evil Vito's Avatar
 
Posts: 58,165
Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
MLB 2013-14 Offseason Thread

MLB doesn't mess around getting started with its offseason anymore. Teams now have 5 days of exclusive negotiations with their free agents, but as of 9 AM this morning the following players all had their contracts expire:

Atlanta Braves
Luis Ayala, rhp
Scott Downs, lhp
Freddy Garcia, rhp
Tim Hudson, rhp
Kameron Loe, rhp
Paul Maholm, lhp
Brian McCann, c
Eric O'Flaherty, lhp

Arizona Diamondbacks
Willie Bloomquist, utility
Eric Chavez, 3b
Wil Nieves, c

Baltimore Orioles
Scott Feldman, rhp
Jason Hammel, rhp
Nate McLouth, of
Michael Morse, of
Brian Roberts, 2b
Chris Snyder, c

Boston Red Sox
Stephen Drew, ss
Jacoby Ellsbury, of
Joel Hanrahan, rhp
John McDonald, if
Mike Napoli, 1b/c
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, c

Chicago Cubs
Scott Baker, rhp
Kevin Gregg, rhp
Matt Guerrier, rhp
Dioner Navarro, c

Cincinnati Reds
Bronson Arroyo, rhp
Shin-Soo Choo, of
Zach Duke, lhp
Cesar Izturis, if
Nick Masset, rhp
Manny Parra, lhp

Cleveland Indians
Matt Albers, rhp
Jason Giambi, dh
Rich Hill, lhp
Scott Kazmir, lhp
Joe Smith, rhp
Kelly Shoppach, c

Colorado Rockies
Rafael Betancourt, rhp
Jeff Francis, lhp
Todd Helton, 1b
Roy Oswalt, rhp
Yorvit Torrealba, c

Chicago White Sox
Gavin Floyd, rhp
Paul Konerko, 1b

Detroit Tigers
Joaquin Benoit, rhp
Jeremy Bonderman, rhp
Octavio Dotel, rhp
Omar Infante, 2b/utility
Brayan Pena, c
Jhonny Peralta, ss/3b
Ramon Santiago, if

Houston Astros
Erik Bedard, lhp

Kansas City Royals
Bruce Chen, rhp
Carlos Pena, 1b
Ervin Santana, rhp
Miguel Tejada, 3b

Los Angeles Angels
Jason Vargas, lhp
Jerry Hairston Jr., if/of

Los Angeles Dodgers
J.P. Howell, rhp
Carlos Marmol, rhp
Ricky Nolasco, rhp
Nick Punto, if
Skip Schumaker, of/2b
Juan Uribe, 3b
Edinson Volquez, rhp
Brian Wilson, rhp
Michael Young, if

Miami Marlins
Matt Diaz, of
Austin Kearns, of
Juan Pierre, of
Placido Polanco, 3b
Chad Qualls, rhp

Milwaukee Brewers
Yuniesky Betancourt, if
Mike Gonzalez, lhp
Corey Hart, of/1b

Minnesota Twins
Mike Pelfrey, rhp

New York Mets
David Aardsma, rhp
Tim Byrdak, lhp
Pedro Feliciano, lhp
Frank Francisco, rhp
Aaron Harang, rhp
LaTroy Hawkins, rhp
Daisuke Matsuzaka, rhp

New York Yankees
Robinson Cano, 2b
Joba Chamberlain, rhp
Curtis Granderson, of
Travis Hafner, dh/1b
Phil Hughes, rhp
Hiroki Kuroda, rhp
Lyle Overbay, 1b
Andy Pettitte, lhp
Mark Reynolds, 3b/1b
Mariano Rivera, rhp
Brendan Ryan, ss
Kevin Youkilis, 3b/1b

Oakland Athletics
Grant Balfour, rhp
Bartolo Colon, rhp

Philadelphia Phillies
Roy Halladay, rhp
Carlos Ruiz, c

Pittsburgh Pirates
Clint Barmes, ss/2b
John Buck, c
A.J. Burnett, rhp
Marlon Byrd, of
Kyle Farnsworth, rhp
Jeff Karstens, rhp
Justin Morneau, 1b

San Diego Padres
Ronny Cedeno, if
Mark Kotsay, of/1b
Jason Marquis, rhp

Seattle Mariners
Endy Chavez, of
Raul Ibanez, of
Kendrys Morales, 1b/dh
Oliver Perez, lhp
Humberto Quintero, c

San Francisco Giants
Chad Gaudin, rhp
Javier Lopez, lhp

St. Louis Cardinals
Carlos Beltran, of
Chris Carpenter, rhp
Rafael Furcal, ss
Edward Mujica, rhp

Tampa Bay Rays
Jesse Crain, rhp
Roberto Hernandez, rhp
Kelly Johnson, 2b
James Loney, 1b
Jose Molina, c
Fernando Rodney, rhp
Luke Scott, of/1b
Jamey Wright, rhp
Delmon Young, of

Texas Rangers
Lance Berkman, 1b/dh
Nelson Cruz, of
Jason Frasor, rhp
Matt Garza, rhp
Colby Lewis, rhp
David Murphy, of
A.J. Pierzynski, c
Geovany Soto, c

Toronto Blue Jays
Rajai Davis, of
Josh Johnson, rhp
Darren Oliver, lhp
Ramon Ortiz, rhp

Washington Nationals
Dan Haren, rhp


Evil Vito is offline  
Old 10-31-2013, 07:51 PM   #2
Evil Vito
President of Freedonia
 
Evil Vito's Avatar
 
Posts: 58,165
Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
First re-signing off the offseason goes to the Indians. Jason Giambi is headed back to the Tribe. Got a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. He'll be trying to crack the roster again at age 43.
Evil Vito is offline  
Old 10-31-2013, 08:06 PM   #3
Innovator
Inno Knows.
 
Innovator's Avatar
 
Posts: 43,710
Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
VITO IT'S HOT FUCKING STOVE TIME!!!!

$189! LETS GO
Innovator is offline  
Old 10-31-2013, 08:11 PM   #4
ClockShot
TPWW Fire Pro Champ
 
Posts: 33,990
ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
I dunno. I think Cashman & Co. are gonna go over that $189 mil. figure.
ClockShot is offline  
Old 10-31-2013, 08:28 PM   #5
YOUR Hero
Adminstigator
 
YOUR Hero's Avatar
 
Posts: 102,491
YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Wonder if Toronto will try and sign Roy (Doc) Halladay
YOUR Hero is offline  
Old 10-31-2013, 09:01 PM   #6
Emperor Smeat
Former TPWW Royalty
 
Emperor Smeat's Avatar
 
Posts: 66,588
Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vito Cruz View Post
MLB doesn't mess around getting started with its offseason anymore. Teams now have 5 days of exclusive negotiations with their free agents, but as of 9 AM this morning the following players all had their contracts expire:

Boston Red Sox
Stephen Drew, ss
Jacoby Ellsbury, of
Joel Hanrahan, rhp
John McDonald, if
Mike Napoli, 1b/c
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, c
Of that group, the Sox probably end up keeping Salty, Napoli, and maybe Ellsbury.
Emperor Smeat is offline  
Old 10-31-2013, 11:01 PM   #7
Evil Vito
President of Freedonia
 
Evil Vito's Avatar
 
Posts: 58,165
Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
The Mets have a lot of holes to fill. Word is they want to repeat the Red Sox' offseason plan of not giving out huge deals or anything, just giving out reasonable short term deals to veteran players. Problem is a bunch of other teams will try the same approach, which will lead to needing to overpay anyway. But they should. They need to do SOMETHING. Alderson has said for three years now that the 2013-14 offseason is when they will have a lot of money coming off the books. Time to put up or shut up.

Can't go into another Mets season trying to convince myself that players like Brad Emaus, Andres Torres, or Collin Cowgill matter.
Evil Vito is offline  
Old 11-01-2013, 11:55 AM   #8
Ermaximus
It's High Noon!
 
Ermaximus's Avatar
 
Posts: 15,703
Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vito Cruz View Post
First re-signing off the offseason goes to the Indians. Jason Giambi is headed back to the Tribe. Got a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. He'll be trying to crack the roster again at age 43.
Who the fuck does he think he is? Kenny Powers?
Ermaximus is offline  
Old 11-01-2013, 12:27 PM   #9
screech
Shelly Martinez = Ratings
 
screech's Avatar
 
Posts: 23,493
screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Phillies will probably re-sign both Halladay and Ruiz.

Could see the Rangers bringing back both OF and probably Lewis. Hoping Berkman lands somewhere. Big fan of that guy.
screech is offline  
Old 11-01-2013, 12:28 PM   #10
screech
Shelly Martinez = Ratings
 
screech's Avatar
 
Posts: 23,493
screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)screech makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Forgot Eric Chavez was still playing. Damn.
screech is offline  
Old 11-01-2013, 12:55 PM   #11
Innovator
Inno Knows.
 
Innovator's Avatar
 
Posts: 43,710
Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ermaximus View Post
Who the fuck does he think he is? Kenny Fucking Powers?
Innovator is offline  
Old 11-01-2013, 03:00 PM   #12
ClockShot
TPWW Fire Pro Champ
 
Posts: 33,990
ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Yankees resign Capt. Jeter to a 1-year, $12 mil. deal.

Yeah, I don't know how this works. There was a player option for $9.5 mil. and supposedly if they cut a new deal they save around $3 mil. and change to get below $189.

Get your tickets early, me thinks this is the last year of the last of the Core Four.
ClockShot is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 12:43 AM   #13
Emperor Smeat
Former TPWW Royalty
 
Emperor Smeat's Avatar
 
Posts: 66,588
Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Tigers hiring Brad Ausmus as their new manager.
Emperor Smeat is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 01:44 AM   #14
DaveWadding
LIMITLESS
 
DaveWadding's Avatar
 
Posts: 32,273
DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by ClockShot View Post
Yankees resign Capt. Jeter to a 1-year, $12 mil. deal.

Yeah, I don't know how this works. There was a player option for $9.5 mil. and supposedly if they cut a new deal they save around $3 mil. and change to get below $189.

Get your tickets early, me thinks this is the last year of the last of the Core Four.
Core Four Minus 2
DaveWadding is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 02:21 AM   #15
SlickyTrickyDamon
Quark is Less Impressed.
 
SlickyTrickyDamon's Avatar
 
Posts: 38,369
SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)SlickyTrickyDamon makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by ClockShot View Post
Yankees resign Capt. Jeter to a 1-year, $12 mil. deal.

Yeah, I don't know how this works. There was a player option for $9.5 mil. and supposedly if they cut a new deal they save around $3 mil. and change to get below $189.

Get your tickets early, me thinks this is the last year of the last of the Core Four.
Jeter deserves a send off season like Mo got. Hopefully he can last long enough.
SlickyTrickyDamon is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 04:37 AM   #16
weather vane
quesque fuck?
 
weather vane's Avatar
 
Posts: 23,487
weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Yeah Mo's celebration wasn't overkill at all.
weather vane is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 08:01 AM   #17
ClockShot
TPWW Fire Pro Champ
 
Posts: 33,990
ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Brad Ausmus is your new Manager of the Detroit Tigers.
ClockShot is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 08:08 AM   #18
Evil Vito
President of Freedonia
 
Evil Vito's Avatar
 
Posts: 58,165
Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Evil Vito makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
I love how if you're a former catcher, you really don't even need to have managerial experience at this point. It's just implied that you'll be good.
Evil Vito is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 11:15 AM   #19
YOUR Hero
Adminstigator
 
YOUR Hero's Avatar
 
Posts: 102,491
YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by SlickyTrickyDamon View Post
Jeter deserves a send off season like Mo got. Hopefully he can last long enough.
Why?
YOUR Hero is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 05:10 PM   #20
DaveWadding
LIMITLESS
 
DaveWadding's Avatar
 
Posts: 32,273
DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vito Cruz View Post
I love how if you're a former catcher, you really don't even need to have managerial experience at this point. It's just implied that you'll be good.
Brad Ausmus can't be any worse than AJ Hinch. He has a low bar to hurdle.
DaveWadding is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 05:34 PM   #21
weather vane
quesque fuck?
 
weather vane's Avatar
 
Posts: 23,487
weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)weather vane makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Napoli is on a tear right now.
weather vane is offline  
Old 11-03-2013, 07:08 PM   #22
YOUR Hero
Adminstigator
 
YOUR Hero's Avatar
 
Posts: 102,491
YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Clint Hurdle?
YOUR Hero is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 06:39 AM   #23
Bad News Gertner
Best Poster
 
Bad News Gertner's Avatar
 
Posts: 56,888
Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Bad News Gertner makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
No more Munenori Kawasaki . My heart has been ripped out.
Bad News Gertner is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 09:06 AM   #24
ClockShot
TPWW Fire Pro Champ
 
Posts: 33,990
ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)ClockShot makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
mlbtraderumors.com has their predictions on the top 50 Free Agents and where they think they'll end up.

They lost me at #2.
ClockShot is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 10:02 AM   #25
YOUR Hero
Adminstigator
 
YOUR Hero's Avatar
 
Posts: 102,491
YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
2. Jacoby Ellsbury - Mariners.
YOUR Hero is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 12:54 PM   #26
Emperor Smeat
Former TPWW Royalty
 
Emperor Smeat's Avatar
 
Posts: 66,588
Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Marlins GM says the team isn't interested in any trade deals that involve Giancarlo Stanton.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/99...ncarlo-stanton


Add in a failed 2006 drug test among the roid related issues A-Rod has been involved with during his career.
http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/stor...timulants-2006
Emperor Smeat is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 01:03 PM   #27
Innovator
Inno Knows.
 
Innovator's Avatar
 
Posts: 43,710
Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Innovator makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
So has Ortiz ever gotten to the bottom of that 2003 test?
Innovator is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 02:23 PM   #28
Ermaximus
It's High Noon!
 
Ermaximus's Avatar
 
Posts: 15,703
Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Ermaximus makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball View Post
Marlins GM says the team isn't interested in any trade deals that involve Giancarlo Stanton.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/99...ncarlo-stanton
I call bullshit.
Ermaximus is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 02:44 PM   #29
RP
King of Love and Piss
 
RP's Avatar
 
Posts: 62,988
RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
When's the 2015 season thread start? Go Cubs Go!
RP is offline  
Old 11-04-2013, 02:45 PM   #30
RP
King of Love and Piss
 
RP's Avatar
 
Posts: 62,988
RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)RP makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Oh...2015..ok. The year of Javier Baez!
RP is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 10:24 AM   #31
YOUR Hero
Adminstigator
 
YOUR Hero's Avatar
 
Posts: 102,491
YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)YOUR Hero makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
AL MVP finalists
• Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers)
• Chris Davis (Baltimore Orioles)
• Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels)

NL MVP finalists
• Paul Goldschmidt (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• Andrew McCutchen (Pittsburgh Pirates)
• Yadier Molina (St. Louis Cardinals)

AL Cy Young finalists:
• Yu Darvish (Texas Rangers)
• Hisashi Iwakuma (Seattle Mariners)
• Max Scherzer (Detroit Tigers)

NL Cy Young finalists:
• Jose Fernandez (Miami Marlins)
• Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers)
• Adam Wainwright (St. Louis Cardinals)

AL Rookie of the Year finalists:
• Chris Archer (Tampa Bay Rays)
• Jose Iglesias (Detroit Tigers/Boston Red Sox)
• Wil Myers (Tampa Bay Rays)

NL Rookie of the Year finalists:
• Jose Fernandez (Miami Marlins)
• Shelby Miller (St. Louis Cardinals)
• Yasiel Puig (Los Angeles Dodgers)

AL Manager of the Year finalists:
• John Farrell (Boston Red Sox)
• Terry Francona (Cleveland Indians)
• Bob Melvin (Oakland Athletics)

NL Manager of the Year finalists:
• Fredi Gonzalez (Atlanta Braves)
• Clint Hurdle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
• Don Mattingly (Los Angeles Dodgers)
YOUR Hero is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 01:26 PM   #32
The Condor
Re-Branded
 
The Condor's Avatar
 
Posts: 3,992
The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Innovator View Post
So has Ortiz ever gotten to the bottom of that 2003 test?
The Condor is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 01:56 PM   #33
Frank Drebin
Large Marge sent me
 
Frank Drebin's Avatar
 
Posts: 32,239
Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Ortiz is on something. Pretty damn sure of it. No one gets a "second wind" like him without some sort of performance enhancement.

Jr. Griffey never did any. How do I know? Because he sucked at the end of his career like a baseball player should.
Frank Drebin is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 02:28 PM   #34
Emperor Smeat
Former TPWW Royalty
 
Emperor Smeat's Avatar
 
Posts: 66,588
Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Such a shame that Griffey became injury prone shortly after going to Cincy.
Emperor Smeat is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 03:32 PM   #35
The Condor
Re-Branded
 
The Condor's Avatar
 
Posts: 3,992
The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)The Condor has 75,000 or more rep points (75,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank Drebin View Post
Ortiz is on something. Pretty damn sure of it. No one gets a "second wind" like him without some sort of performance enhancement.

Jr. Griffey never did any. How do I know? Because he sucked at the end of his career like a baseball player should.
I was a huge Paul O'Neill mark, saw it happen to him. Saw it happen to Piazza, Jeff Kent, Griffey and Larry Walker. Awesome talent indeed declines, it does not naturally follow the tracks of Clemens, Bonds, Ortiz, etc...
The Condor is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 03:46 PM   #36
Emperor Smeat
Former TPWW Royalty
 
Emperor Smeat's Avatar
 
Posts: 66,588
Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Emperor Smeat makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
According to Peter Gammons and others, the Cubs currently likely to name Rick Renteria as their new manager tomorrow but he wasn't their top choice.

The Cubs were more interested in Torey Lovullo but were unable to get the Red Sox to change the terms in the deal that sent Theo Epstein to the Cubs. The biggest being the Cubs couldn't hire any more Red Sox personnel within the near future.
Emperor Smeat is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 04:13 PM   #37
Frank Drebin
Large Marge sent me
 
Frank Drebin's Avatar
 
Posts: 32,239
Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Glad to see the Curse of Frank Drebin is alive and well.
Frank Drebin is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 04:15 PM   #38
Adder
A.W.O.L.
 
Adder's Avatar
 
Posts: 5,862
Adder is good (20,000+)Adder is good (20,000+)Adder is good (20,000+)Adder is good (20,000+)Adder is good (20,000+)Adder is good (20,000+)Adder is good (20,000+)Adder is good (20,000+)
Here are my picks


Quote:
Originally Posted by YOUR Hero View Post
AL MVP finalists
• Miguel Cabrera (Detroit Tigers)


NL MVP finalists
• Paul Goldschmidt (Arizona Diamondbacks)


AL Cy Young finalists:
• Max Scherzer (Detroit Tigers)

NL Cy Young finalists:
• Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers)


AL Rookie of the Year finalists:
• Wil Myers (Tampa Bay Rays)

NL Rookie of the Year finalists:
• Jose Fernandez (Miami Marlins)


AL Manager of the Year finalists:
• Terry Francona (Cleveland Indians)


NL Manager of the Year finalists:
• Clint Hurdle (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Adder is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 04:49 PM   #39
DaveWadding
LIMITLESS
 
DaveWadding's Avatar
 
Posts: 32,273
DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)DaveWadding makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank Drebin View Post
Glad to see the Curse of Frank Drebin is alive and well.
Hey, you know who'd be a great manager of the Cubs?

Ryne Sa....

MIKE QUADE

- Quade proceeds to lick balls

Hey, we need a manager again. How about Ryne Sandb....

DALE SVEUM

and so forth.
DaveWadding is offline  
Old 11-06-2013, 07:19 PM   #40
Frank Drebin
Large Marge sent me
 
Frank Drebin's Avatar
 
Posts: 32,239
Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)Frank Drebin makes a lot of good posts (200,000+)
Fuck Ryno. Philly knows they have some retooling to do. Why invest in a high profile manager?
Frank Drebin is offline  
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:33 PM.


Powered by vBulletin®