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#721 |
President of Freedonia
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As much as Manny would help any lineup (including the Mets) I just don't want him anymore. He would completely kill the "team first" mindset that Manuel has installed this spring. What a dick.
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#722 |
Formerly Fausto Carmona
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It's really pathetic, with all these people losing their houses and jobs, that Manny refuses to play baseball for $20 million.
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#723 |
Mas Vagina Porfavor
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Had Manny not been traded, all this bullshit he's pulling over his contract would have been with Theo Epstein. Dodged a bullet there.
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#724 |
LIMITLESS
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way too many fuckin Dodgers fans here today. heard like 5432562156 conversations about Manny. no one gives a shit. go back to LA you fucks
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#725 |
LIMITLESS
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btw the contract Manny turned down was like 2 years 20 mil upfront plus 25 mil in deferred payments
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#726 |
President of Freedonia
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Johan got scratched from today's start because of elbow tightness that he supposedly experiences every year. Fair enough...but now he's been scratched for a start on Tuesday as well.
I reallllllllly hope this is just a product of "well ST started a week early and ends a week late this year, no need to start yet", cause the thought of Santana having to miss any length of time makes me go cold. ![]() |
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#727 |
TPWW Fire Pro Champ
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Mets sign Ron Villone to a minor league deal.
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#728 |
1-0 TPWW Chess Master
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Rumor coming out is that Santanna might miss his opening day start
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#729 |
President of Freedonia
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Santana going to NY for tests...fuck. This is the exact same progression every time a Mets player gets a serious injury...they downplay it, send him for tests, and then find out he'll be out for a long time. Losing him offsets anything positive they did this offseason.
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#730 |
TPWW Fire Pro Champ
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Nationals GM Jim Bowden resigns.
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#731 |
President of Freedonia
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Santana threw a 35 pitch bullpen session at about 80-85% effort and reports that he feels good. The tightness in his elbow hasn't re-developed so they canceled his MRI, partly because of that and partly because NY is gonna be getting a Noreaster.
They are hopeful that even if he winds up missing Opening Day, he'll still be ready to be plugged in somewhere in the first turn of the rotation. ![]() |
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#732 |
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Orlando Cabrera to the A's. 1-year, $4 mil.
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#733 |
President of Freedonia
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Nomar Garciaparra to the A's as well.
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#734 |
I'm all there is
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Juan "Gone" Gonzalez to the San Francisco Flyers.
1 year, $450 |
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#735 |
Formerly Fausto Carmona
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dollars?
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#736 |
Formerly Fausto Carmona
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Orioles invite all fans to attend a game in 2009 for free
03/03/2009 11:21 AM ET MLB.com In the latest addition to the Birdland Stimulus Package that was introduced last week, the Orioles are inviting all baseball fans to celebrate their birthdays at Camden Yards and attend a game for free in 2009. The birthday ticket promotion is part of the Orioles' continued commitment to provide the most affordable and valuable entertainment option in the region and is one of a number of new birthday celebration options the club will offer at Oriole Park beginning this season. The Orioles will also offer kids' birthday party packages, visits from the Oriole Bird, scoreboard surprises and birthday certificates to help fans celebrate their special day at the ballpark. All fans who register at orioles.com/birthdays will receive a voucher good for one complimentary Upper Reserve ticket to any non-prime game in their birthday month. Fans with birthdays from January through March will receive a voucher to an April game, and fans with birthdays in October to December may attend a game in September. "Thousands of fans choose to celebrate their birthdays at Oriole Park each year, and we want to make sure the opportunity remains as affordable and enjoyable as possible," said Orioles Director of Communications GREG BADER. Also new this year, the Orioles will offer an all-inclusive birthday party package for kids 14 and under and their guests. For $25 per person ($35 per person for prime games), each member of the birthday party will receive a game ticket in the Terrace Box area in right field, along with vouchers for a kid-sized hot dog, popcorn and soda. In addition, the party will be announced on the Camden Yards video board and the Oriole Bird will make a visit to the birthday section during the game. Fans of all ages can have their birthday recognized at the ballpark and help a charitable cause at the same time by scheduling a visit from the Oriole Bird or a Scoreboard Surprise. For a $75 donation to the Orioles Charitable Foundation, the Oriole Bird will bring a goody bag directly to the birthday celebrant's seat. For a $25 donation to the Foundation, the birthday will be listed on the Oriole Park center field scoreboard during the game. Reservations for these two options must be placed at least 48 hours in advance by visiting orioles.com or calling 888-848-BIRD. Finally, all fans who are celebrating a birthday can stop by any of the Fan Assistance locations at Oriole Park during the game to receive a free certificate customized to commemorate the special day. For more information on the Orioles' birthday offerings, visit orioles.com/birthdays or call 888-848-BIRD. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. |
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#737 |
You know that’s right
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Manny's a Dodger again
2 years $45 million now everybody shut the fuck up |
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#738 |
TPWW Fire Pro Champ
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Yup. I can go to Disneyworld on my birthday for free, too.
But I'd rather take the chance and maybe see the great Cal Ripken Jr. than Mickey Mouse. |
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#739 |
LAKE SHOW HOES
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Welcome back Manny.
World Series here we come |
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#740 |
President of Freedonia
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Well that pretty much puts the Dodgers on "lock" status for the division, barring any huge setbacks of course. I'd say the Cubs are probably there too, the Brewers lost CC and Sheets and signed Trevor Hoffman so I can't see them being as big of a factor. The East is the toughest one to call with 4 teams I could legitimately see winning it (along with an improved Nationals club), I'm thinking 2 from the East will be in the playoffs...hopefully the Mets being one of them.
Ditto for the AL East, I'm certain two of the Rays, Red Sox, and Yanks will be in...in fact I'll say that the 3rd place finisher in that division will have a better record than the Central/West division winners. I think the Tigers will be better, I just can't see how they could be worse...maybe 3rd place or something. And in the West it'll be a dogfight with the Angels and A's. Still more than a month. fuck |
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#741 |
Adminstigator
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So I wonder if Manny is already rubbing thin with the laid back Dodgers fans
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#742 |
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wadda ya think, Supreme?
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#743 |
You know that’s right
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I don't think he is yet, but he very well could be if the Dodgers don't perform well. I don't think LA fans are being very realistic about their expectations for Manny. He's not going to hit .390 again and he's not going to be this god that instantly makes the team World Series favorites. I would say that maybe the move to LA was enough to help him mature and become a reliable team player, but after this contract thing, I highly doubt it.
Even with Manny, I don't think the gap between LA and Arizona as big as people are saying, and if Upton has his breakout year this season, which I think he will, the D Backs might shock some people. |
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#744 |
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Well since Barry Bonds' perjury trial is on indefinate hold, his agent has contacted all 30 teams to see if they'll take him. I doubt anybody takes him since he'll probably file collusion charges with the union.
The Nationals are the 1st team to decline. |
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#745 |
President of Freedonia
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Johan threw a 46-pitch bullpen session today using his entire repertoire and said he feels great and has no doubt he will be ready to pitch April 6th.
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#746 |
King of Love and Piss
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Said he might not go Opening day. I'm watching because i drafted him with my first pick
Also. Manny just signed. Really happy about this. Manny Ramirez is one of my favorite players because of his carefree attitude . I just love the guy for some reason. He brings it and he has fun doing so. It's rare attribute in baseball players these days. I really love the guy alot. My 3rd favorite player behind Kenny Griff and Carlos Zambrano. |
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#747 |
LAKE SHOW HOES
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Dodgers lineup is pretty sick. I mean, it's gonna be somethin like.
Furcal Kemp Ethier Manny Loney Hudson Blake Martin Pitcher Come on. But yeah, our pitching kinda sorta sucks this year. Billingsley and Kuroda really need to step up, Kershaw needs to become amazing like everyone says he will be. Losing Lowe sucked |
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#748 |
Der Metzgermeister
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any word on weather BOnds has got a team this year, or has he done the right thing and f****n quit
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For some reason I think the Giants pitching will be enough to win them the NL West even though they have probably the 2nd or 3rd worst offense in baseball.
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#750 |
Mas Vagina Porfavor
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I see LA and Arizona duking it out for 1st in the NL West this year, with San Francisco hanging around third place.
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#751 |
The Wretched
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The NL East really is impossible to call this year. I have no clue...I'd say the teams are pretty evenly matched.
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#752 |
Stupid Sexy Flanders
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ESPN reporting that Alex Rodriguez needs hip surgery and will be out for 10 weeks: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3954457
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#753 |
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I'd wager money that the Yanks get off to a great start and then when A-Rod returns they start to suck
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#754 |
REALMENTE
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If thats true that sucks. Not sure why they didn't deal with this in the offseason. Girardi was saying he dealt with this last season too.
Not sure what the Yanks will do about 3rd base while he's gone. The thought of Cody Ransom there everyday scares me. I know Tex used to be a 3rd baseman but that was a long time ago and I'm not even sure if he's played it in the majors at all. |
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#755 |
REALMENTE
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Also, if they didn't end up getting Tex they would be absolutely screwed right now.
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#756 |
Stupid Sexy Flanders
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Rumblings that the Yankees may be interested in Milwaukee third baseman/utility man/waste of salary Bill Hall to fill the void until May/June. Wilson Betemit wasn't anything special, but I wonder if the Yankees are starting to regret that Swisher trade a bit.
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#757 |
REALMENTE
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Yeah, I remember the Yankees were interested in Hall earlier in the offseason too.
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#758 |
Formerly Fausto Carmona
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There is nobody whorth picking up as a free agent, either. I bet they are kicking themselves for not claiming Andy Marte last week.
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#759 |
LAKE SHOW HOES
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lol Manny's press conference.
"I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack" |
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#760 |
I'm all there is
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in more important news, Vlad Guerrero says he is actully 34 years old and not 33. Thank you for clarifying that Vlad Guerrero.
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