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#921 |
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Honestly, I don't know what I would call "the greatest record in all of sports." There might not be one specific record that fits that bill.
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Each to his own. PS. I see that Sammy Sosa signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. |
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#923 |
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That kind of surprised me. I thought he said that would be a bruise to his pride a few months back?
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#926 |
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News update:
There's been a shitload of arbitration deals lately, way too many to post. ESPN.com is reporting that the Braves and Pirates have agreed to a swap of Adam LaRoche and Mike Gonzalez. After Elijah Dukes was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession during a traffic stop on Monday night, the passenger in the vehicle claimed that the marijuana found in the vehicle was his. Still, Dukes admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day. Monday's incident was the fifth time since 2003 that Dukes has been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. He had, however, stayed clean of late. The most recent incident prior to Monday's arrest came in September 2005 when Dukes was charged with operating an unregistered vehicle. Marcus Giles was handcuffed, detained and escorted from Qualcomm Stadium during Sunday's Chargers playoff game after getting involved in a fight on the stadium's club level, according to police. San Diego Police Lt. Dan Christman said Giles and a friend were involved in a fight with at least one other person, who slipped away before being caught. Giles was given the option of returning after being detained but chose to leave. He does not face charges for the incident. Like Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro inquired about a comeback attempt with the Rangers. However, he was toled he wouldn't be a fit. The Rangers wanted a right-handed hitter, not another lefty. Palmeiro hasn't drawn any interest since saying a month and a half ago that he wanted to play again. According to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, Brett Myers and Chad Billingsley were two of the players the Blue Jays targeted in trade talks involving Alex Rios. The Jays actually wanted a second prime piece along with Billingsley from the Dodgers for Rios. We like Rios, but Billingsley alone could have been too much to pay, especially with the Dodgers not exactly hurting for young outfielders. The Rios talks have died down now, and it looks like the soon-to-be 26-year-old will stay with the Jays. Angels agreed to terms with RHP Francisco Rodriguez on a one-year, $7 million contract. K-Rod took $200,000 less than Brad Lidge when he settled for $3.775 million last year. Now he'll make $1.65 million more than Houston's closer after a year in which he saved 47 games. Rodriguez will be eligible for free agency after 2008. A multiyear deal could get done this spring. AL MVP Justin Morneau asked for $5 million in arbitration and was offered $4 million by the Twins. Joe Mauer asked for $4.5 million and was offered $3.3 million. If the Twins settle at the midpoint with both, they'll be paying $8.4 million for two players who earned a combined $785,000 last year. Carlos Delgado said he has entered the final part of his rehabilitation from arm surgery and will be ready for spring training. Delgado had surgery in October to repair a torn tendon in his left elbow. "I believe that I have recovered rather well. I am not 100 percent, but anyway, the doctors say that I am not supposed to be 100 percent right now," he said. Delgado is also recovering from minor surgery to his right wrist. Reds manager Jerry Narron said he'd likely have Ken Griffey Jr. play some right field after the first couple of weeks of spring training. The Marlins likely will go to arbitration with Miguel Cabrera after he failed to accept their improved offer of $6.7 million on Tuesday. That's also the figure they submitted for an arbitration exchange. Cabrera is asking for $7.4 million. Albert Pujols has the highest salary ever for a first-year abitration player at $7 million. However, that was part of a long-term deal he had already agreed to, making it difficult to compare his case to Cabrera's. According to the Chicago Tribune, Carlos Zambrano is expected to seek $100 million-$110 million over six years from the Cubs when a multiyear deal is finally discussed. The same paper said two months ago that Zambrano would ask for $85 million-$90 million over six years. The Cubs waited too long to begin negotiations, especially after playing such a big part in driving up the market for players this winter. |
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#927 |
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Lol @ the Twins being cheap. Whatever works I guess.
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#931 |
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Not too sure I understand why the Pirates gave up Gonzales for LaRoche.
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#932 |
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The Nationals are set to sign Tony Womack to a minor league contract and invite him to spring training.
To think there could be times that the Nationals could have Womack, Nook Logan and Cristian Guzman all in the lineup at the same time. Never has there been the potential for so many outs to be made so quickly. lol, the Nats are going to be so terrible. |
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#933 |
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Trot Nixon has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Indians, ESPN.com's Peter Gammons reports.
Braves agreed to terms with first baseman-outfielder Craig Wilson, who had been with the Yankees, on a one-year, $2 million deal. Now the LaRoche deal makes a lot of sense. |
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#934 |
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Craig Wilson is way under valued. Good move, IMO, by the Braves.
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#935 |
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He has a generic name.
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#936 |
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#937 | |
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The Phillies locked up Utley with an extension
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#938 |
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Sweet now he better not pull a Burrell and suck
Now we better lock up Howard, and I am also pretty excited for baseball this year. |
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#939 |
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David Wells signed again with the Padres. There was talk the Jays might land him if the Padres could get it done. 'Ol Boomer just keeps on going.
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#940 |
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Interesting tidbit I just heard while watching Cold Pizza this morning. Yankees asked Robinson Cano to change his number if Clemens does return.
I wonder if a deal is close. |
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#941 |
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Yeah I just heard that too. Clemens is gonna come back I believe.
BTW, Dodgers rotation looks way solid. |
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#942 |
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I don't see why Clemons wouldn't come back. If he is coming back at all, it is to the Yankees.
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#943 |
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Clemens would be awesome. Can't wait for baseball.
BTW: My baseball team this year (NABA League): The Red Sox. lol, wtf |
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#944 |
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A lot of rumors about what will happen with Bernie. He's been my favorite player since I can remember so obviously I hope the Yankees can resign him, especially after what he did last year.
Who knows what will happen though. Maybe we will get rid of one of the 3 shitty 1st basemen we have on the roster (Phillips, Mientkiewicz or Phelps). I have to say that was the worst part about this offseason. Mientkiewicz's offense has never been good and his defense is pretty overrated as it has been declining every year. If those were our choices I would rather let Phillips have 1st base and not waste a roster spot, I really thought that Craig Wilson was a perfect fit but because of how bad he was in his short stint here last season I knew it wouldn't happen. |
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#945 |
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Lol, since you have watched Mientkiewicz play like, ever? He is incredible at first base. His offense can be suspect, but his fielding is fine. If gold gloves weren't affected by batting he would have about five.
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#946 |
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Jays sign Ohka.
not a bad signing except I love the headline in the paper. "Jays sign Japanesse Star" Didn't realize Ohka was a former Cy Young Winner lol |
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Not saying he is bad defensively but he doesn't seem like the defensive wiz he once was. It has been a while since he's been in Minnesota you know. And now coming off back surgery who knows. He's obviously a big upgrade over what we had before playing first base but it just seems he's not as great as he was back then.
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#948 |
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Jays should grab Armas Jr too.
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#949 |
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I'm just saying, he was a stupid signing by the Royals last year, which they quickly realized and started playing a younger player at first. For a role similar to what he had in Boston in 2004, I think he is still a great pick up for you. The Yankees have got enough dominant hitters to win a World Series, this year it looks like the pitching staff and intangibles are going to be among the best in the league too.
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#950 |
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Cubs signed outfielder Cliff Floyd, who had been with the Mets, to a one-year, $3 million contract with a mutual option for 2008.
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#951 |
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3 weeks until pitchers and catchers report.
Another year for me to dominate Fantasy MLB as well. |
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#952 |
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FakeRazor = This year's Miz
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#953 |
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Yeah, it was expected for Cliff to go, Mets got Alou.
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#954 |
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I wonder if this means they have a Jacques Jones deal set up, since they have Matt Murton waiting to start somewhere in the outfield.
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#955 |
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so the Mets signed 40 year old Hispanic Moises Alou for EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS for one year, during which he will hit 12 home runs and miss approximately 74 games. Tell me why Cliff Floyd can't do the same thing and be 7 years younger and black.
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#956 |
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I really don't give a shit if Alou or Green go down because then that would mean Endy Chavez plays everyday
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#957 |
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yes and endy chavez should being playing every day anyway, the team just likes to think that he isnt capable of being an everyday player because no team has ever given him that role before. Green going down would probably be the best thing to happen for the mets
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#958 |
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No, the best thing for Green and the Mets would be if he had a big year.
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#959 |
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Nah even if he hit 35 HR they would all be in blowouts
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#960 |
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Oh right, a site that was around 2 years ago but no longer said so, so it must be right.
Come on AssMan, don't drink the Kool Aid |
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