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I dunno, if a guy who's not obsessed with baseball can hit 40 homers and drive in 100 runs, imagine what he could do with a manager who could motivate him. |
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Still can't believe the Yankees got Tex. As for the other pick ups, I really don't think Burnett will hold up and I'm curious to see how C.C. does with the pressure of playing in NY (his track record isn't very good) but with the addition of Tex their offense is downright ridiculous, especially if Cano returns to form.
Red Sox really aren't looking too hot right now either, still haven't picked up a catcher - curious to see how that turns out. Also lost Coco Crisp so they are lacking outfield depth right now (which is a huge issue since JD Drew seems to also be pulling muscles or having spasms or some shit) |
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So we're halfway through the MLB Offseason and there are still a ton of good names available. Let's play a game and give your predictions on who's going where
Manny Ramirez: Ben Sheets: Derek Lowe: Adam Dunn: Oliver Perez Ken Griffey Jr.: Ivan Rodriguez: Trevor Hoffman: Bobby Abreu: Orlando Hudson: Jason Varitek: Joe Crede: Orlando Cabrera: Jon Garland: Jeff Kent: Eric Gagne: Pedro Martinez: Mark Mulder: Omar Vizquel: Rocco Baldelli: Big Name to be Traded: Last edited by Triple Naitch; 01-07-2009 at 11:20 AM. |
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Manny Ramirez: Dodgers
Ben Sheets: Rangers Derek Lowe: Mets Adam Dunn: Nationals Oliver Perez: Mets Ken Griffey Jr.: Mariners Ivan Rodriguez: Orioles Trevor Hoffman: Dodgers Bobby Abreu: Cardinals Orlando Hudson: Giants Jason Varitek: Red Sox Joe Crede: Giants Orlando Cabrera: Athletics Jon Garland: Brewers Jeff Kent: Retired Eric Gagne: Brewers Pedro Martinez: Dodgers Mark Mulder: Athletics Omar Vizquel: Padres Rocco Baldelli: Red Sox Big Name to be Traded: Brian Roberts Last edited by Triple Naitch; 01-07-2009 at 11:20 AM. |
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Perez' asking price has been so ridiculous so far that I could see him being this year's Kyle Lohse: Boras has him wait too long and he ultimately has to settle on a one-year deal.
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You can't teach that
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Baldelli is a free Agent? Not that he will be missed or even play much, but I thought he had some years left.
I would not mind the Yanks giving Mulder a 1 year deal and let him fight for the 5 spot. |
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Oh well, you can't blame him for trying. I'm sure he's banking on the rotation staying thin on the back end and the Yankees eventually caving in.
And 14 wins and a 4.54 ERA is hardly a "pretty bad" season. |
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I'd like to see Rocco Baldelli on the Sox, I think it could be a nice fit as the 4th outfielder - would be an instant fan favorite too due to the fact he's from New England.
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Nah, you guys will get Pudge
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Yankees sign Angel Berroa to a minor league deal. He'll compete with Cody Ransom for the utility man spot.
Orioles sign Koji Uehara. Reds sign Jerry Hairston Jr. |
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Red Sox appear close to deals with John Smoltz and Rocco Baldelli.
Trevor Hoffman expected to choose between the Dodgers and Brewers tomorrow. I anticipated Baldelli signing with Boston, but Smoltz is a bit of a surprise. He gives them some flexibility with their rotation and hopefully clears the path for them to trade a young talented pitcher for a young talented catcher. |
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Smoltz? Thought for sure he'd be back with the Braves, out of any of the marquee Braves pitchers of the 90's to come to Boston I figured it'd be Tom Glavine since he's from the area.
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I'll be upset if Smoltz leaves, but I won't blame him if he had to. It was like Warrick Dunn with the Falcons. Old but still productive, but the team has to move on and work on getting some younger blood.
Still would have liked him around the clubhouse though. |
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Trevor Hoffman is a Brewer.
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Wow, GOod pickup for Angel berroa as a possible utility man, I like him on the bench.
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Will Hoffamn be their closer or the 8th inning guy?
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Salomon Torres retired. Oh.
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I guess Brian Cashman flipped a coin. He wants to keep Nick Swisher and trade off Xavier Nady.
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If they do trade one, Nady is the smart one to move. Yankees need outfielders past next year and out of Nady, Damon, Matsui and Swisher; Swisher is the only one under contract. |
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Mets are close to signing Tim Redding to a 1 year deal for 2.25 mil with incentives.
He is nothing to brag about but its nice depth being added to the starting staff. I wish we had got Wolf. |
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The Classic Dylan Staples
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Mets <3 Nationals rejects
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God I can't wait until Rickey Henderson's HOF speech...gonna be hilarious.
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Red Sox signed Takashi Saito today. So this is their bullpen as of today:
Jonathan Papelbon Takashi Saito Ramon Ramirez Justin Masterson Hideki Okajima Manny Delcarmen Javier Lopez Tim Wakefield (?) Pretty strong bullpen if you ask me. I think they're looking to make a big trade given all the signings they've made this week. Whether that move is going to be in the offseason or at the trade deadline I'm not sure. |
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Braves win the Kenshin Kawakami sweepstakes. 3-year deal.
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These are the commemorative sleeve patches that will be worn by the Yankees and Mets for their new stadiums this year:
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It looks like the Sam's Club Logo
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Yeah that patch is really pathetic. They make it sound like the 2009 season is the first season ever for the Mets. I can only hope it says "Citi Field" right above it in different stitching or something.
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I don't think they legally can put the citi name anywhere on their jerseys. It violates the rules about advertising on major league apparel or something like that. So yeah I think that patch is exactly how its gonna look
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![]() Not only is the logo boring looking...but it's clearly unoriginal as it looks all too similar to: ![]() --- Maybe Domino's Pizza is the backup sponsor if CitiBank folds. ![]() |
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The Classic Dylan Staples
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LOL @ The Mets patch...give me a break
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Michael Young wants out of Texas after discovering that the team plans on having him play 3B this year.
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Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice are the headlining Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2009 inductees
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LOL Mets.
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Young and Wells are really good, if not best friends. Wonder if the Jays can sign him. Here's me hoping for good things again
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lol at the Mets
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Supposedly Billy Wagner is ahead of schedule in his rehab and is shooting for a return in late August.
Holy shit, the thought of going into September with K-Rod, Putz, and Wagner in the back of the bullpen is pretty amazing. |
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