MLB 2006-2007 Offseason Thread - Page 29

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 03-05-2007, 08:50 PM

Yeah I heard Kei Igawa was simply a expensive risk

**Dragon** · 03-05-2007, 09:07 PM

Yeah, the best case scenario for him was a #4 guy on the Yankees. Worst case is going to the pen. I think he could be a decent #5 guy but who knows. I mean Randy Johnson had over a 5.00 ERA last season and won 17 games for us.

**Splaya** · 03-06-2007, 01:39 AM

OFFENSE.

**SammyG** · 03-06-2007, 01:45 AM

I really wanna see Matsuzaka throw a gyro ball

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 03-06-2007, 09:08 PM

I keep getting a weird sense of deja vu whenever people talk about the Yankees throwing a bunch of money at a mediocre 27 year old Japanese pitcher but I don't quite know why.

HMMM....

OH YEAH now I remember

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 03-06-2007, 09:17 PM

oh well I'm sure at least he'll be better than Tsuyoshi Shinjo

**YOUR Hero** · 03-06-2007, 09:43 PM

In his grapefruit game he was really nibbling on the corners. If he gets a bit more agressive in the strike zone, he should do alright.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 03-06-2007, 11:30 PM

Matsuzaka threw 3 scoreless NICE

Jon Lester threw for the first time since getting treated for Cancer the other day, guess he hit over 90 once or twice and a 89 a few other times. Hopefully he'll bounce back, he is projected to start at Triple A but he'll probably be one of the first people to be brought up if the Red Sox need a starter if everything works out

**BCWWF** · 03-09-2007, 05:08 PM

Shinjo was the man

**Hardkore Kidd J** · 03-16-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sTiMa34

Yeah I heard Kei Igawa was simply a expensive risk

Actually I could be mistaken but I think the Yankees got him at a good price We got him for only 20 million dollars. And judging how other people in the free agency got more especially pitchers I think that was a pretty good price. I'm not gonna deny that it was a risk cause it was. But I think Igawa could be a 4 or 5th starter or a reliever. Matsazuka was an expensive risk IMHO. Noiw I'm not saying anything bad amout Mats truth is He was an ace in Japan. And he may just as well be an ace for the Red Sox too. But the fact still remains that it was an expensive risk when you don't really know how he'll out mid season.

**SammyG** · 03-18-2007, 01:29 AM

2 weeks away from Opening Day.

**Evil Vito** · 03-18-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SammyG

2 weeks away from Opening Day.

Yep, I'm pumped beyond belief. Gonna be the longest 2 weeks ever.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 03-21-2007, 11:58 AM

Manny is selling a $4,000 grill on Ebay lol, this guy is the fuckin man

**Dragon** · 03-21-2007, 12:13 PM

Hi, I'm Manny Ramirez. I bought this AMAZING grill for about $4,000 and I used it once. ... but I never have the time to use it because I am always on the road. I would love to sell it and you will get an autographed ball signed by me. Enjoy it, Manny Ramirez

**ct2k** · 03-21-2007, 12:17 PM

Manny is the only Red sock I will ever tolerate unless I get another one on my fantasy team.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 03-21-2007, 01:21 PM

2007 MLB Payrolls incase anyone is interested...

1 Yankees $196,028,578
2 Mets $136,584,148
3 Red Sox $130,809,632
4 Astros $120,332,109
5 Dodgers $110,696,279
6 Mariners $106,799,333
7 White Sox $105,991,167
8 Giants $103,705,787
9 Cubs $103,691,855
10 Tigers $102,029,037
11 Cardinals $98,856,529
12 Braves $94,595,876
13 Angels $86,812,500
14 Orioles $79,811,416
15 Reds $79,031,361
16 Rockies $76,528,833
17 Twins $71,424,415
18 Phillies $68,076,333
19 Rangers $67,720,229
20 Brewers $67,257,593
21 Blue Jays $66,887,500
22 Athletics $65,934,279
23 Royals $62,223,700
24 Padres $58,617,899
25 Indians $57,639,700
26 Nationals $53,356,000
27 Diamondbacks $48,528,427
28 Pirates $45,251,650
29 Devil Rays $24,692,700
30 Marlins $22,186,000

**FakeLaser** · 03-21-2007, 02:04 PM

Marlins - $22

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 03-21-2007, 02:14 PM

lol hilarious that there are guys in the major making more then the entire Marlins roster

**FakeLaser** · 03-21-2007, 02:22 PM

I think this year, A-Rod is the only guy who will make more than the Marlins. The Marlins are breaking bank this year.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 03-21-2007, 02:52 PM

Yeah I think Manny is "only" making like 17 or 18 mil this year

**FakeLaser** · 03-21-2007, 02:57 PM

Jeter and Giambi both make about 20 million this year too, I think.

I forget what Soriano is getting per year from the Cubs. I think Manny-type money though.

**FakeLaser** · 03-21-2007, 02:59 PM

Watching Matsuzaka pitch against the Pirates right now, he has been pretty impressive. It's the Pirates, but yeah, looks good anyway.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 03-21-2007, 03:00 PM

There is two 20 million dollar team options for '09 and '10 coming up on Manny's contract, but the Red Sox aren't going to pick those up obviously.

Just read in the Hearld today that Manny wants to stay in Boston for the remander ('07, '08) of his contract then move on after that. So hopefully there won't be any "trade me" demands, but who knows...Its Manny Ramirez

**BCWWF** · 03-21-2007, 07:03 PM

There is a good thing on USA Today's Web site where you can look up all the salaries. Too lazy to look it up myself, but I believe there are four or five players above $20 million.

Also, it's funny how many bad teams have higher payrolls than the Twins.

**ClockShot** · 03-22-2007, 12:52 PM

A bit of bad news for Cardinals fans.

Tony La Russa arrested for DUI.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2807935

**Dragon** · 03-22-2007, 01:47 PM

Papelbon back in as the Sox closer.

Jonathan Papelbon-S-Red Sox Mar. 22 - 1:47 pm et

ESPN is reporting that the Red Sox will announce after Thursday's game that Jonathan Papelbon is going to be shifted back to the bullpen.

Even though Papelbon has been publically enthused about the move to the rotation, it sounds like he's requesting the return to the closer's role. A switch would settle a situation that has been a major issue in camp
- rotoworld

**Boondock Saint** · 03-23-2007, 12:51 AM

Works for me.

**YOUR Hero** · 03-23-2007, 08:13 PM

I purposely stayed away from Papelbon in the fantasy drafts because I didn't feel too good about his chances as a starter. Now I'm feeling a bit pissed off!

Those mad faces were more for comedic emphasis, I'm not really that mad.

**BCWWF** · 03-28-2007, 08:41 PM

Twins are going to do the exact same thing as last year and it will probably make Terry Ryan look good again. Matt Garza was optioned down to AAA today, leaving Carlos Silva in the rotation to start the season.

Last year, Gardy shockingly decided to start Bartlett in AAA and Liriano in the pen. Liriano struggled a bit, but when the time was right they moved him to the rotation and he would have won the Cy Young if he stayed healthy. Bartlett came back up and his well above 300 and played every game of the year.

Like last year with Battista and Castro, the Twins are going to risk starting this year shitty with Silva, Ortiz and Ponson, but soon enough they will bring Garza, Perkins and Slowey in and it will be fine.

**YOUR Hero** · 04-02-2007, 08:37 PM

Since the season has begun, I'm going to unstick this topic.

03-06-2007, 09:08 PM	#1125
Supreme Olajuwon You know that�s right Posts: 52,760	I keep getting a weird sense of deja vu whenever people talk about the Yankees throwing a bunch of money at a mediocre 27 year old Japanese pitcher but I don't quite know why. HMMM.... OH YEAH now I remember Last edited by Supreme Olajuwon; 03-06-2007 at 09:52 PM.

03-05-2007, 08:50 PM	#1121
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Yeah I heard Kei Igawa was simply a expensive risk

03-05-2007, 09:07 PM	#1122
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Yeah, the best case scenario for him was a #4 guy on the Yankees. Worst case is going to the pen. I think he could be a decent #5 guy but who knows. I mean Randy Johnson had over a 5.00 ERA last season and won 17 games for us.

03-06-2007, 01:39 AM	#1123
Splaya 1-0 TPWW Chess Master Posts: 17,211	OFFENSE.

03-06-2007, 01:45 AM	#1124
SammyG LAKE SHOW HOES Posts: 25,764	I really wanna see Matsuzaka throw a gyro ball

03-06-2007, 09:17 PM	#1126
Supreme Olajuwon You know that�s right Posts: 52,760	oh well I'm sure at least he'll be better than Tsuyoshi Shinjo

03-06-2007, 09:43 PM	#1127
YOUR Hero Adminstigator Posts: 102,491	In his grapefruit game he was really nibbling on the corners. If he gets a bit more agressive in the strike zone, he should do alright.

03-06-2007, 11:30 PM	#1128
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Matsuzaka threw 3 scoreless NICE Jon Lester threw for the first time since getting treated for Cancer the other day, guess he hit over 90 once or twice and a 89 a few other times. Hopefully he'll bounce back, he is projected to start at Triple A but he'll probably be one of the first people to be brought up if the Red Sox need a starter if everything works out

03-09-2007, 05:08 PM	#1129
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Shinjo was the man

03-18-2007, 01:29 AM	#1131
SammyG LAKE SHOW HOES Posts: 25,764	2 weeks away from Opening Day.

03-21-2007, 11:58 AM	#1133
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Manny is selling a $4,000 grill on Ebay lol, this guy is the fuckin man

03-21-2007, 12:13 PM	#1134
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Hi, I'm Manny Ramirez. I bought this AMAZING grill for about $4,000 and I used it once. ... but I never have the time to use it because I am always on the road. I would love to sell it and you will get an autographed ball signed by me. Enjoy it, Manny Ramirez

03-21-2007, 12:17 PM	#1135
ct2k Triple A Posts: 48,551	Manny is the only Red sock I will ever tolerate unless I get another one on my fantasy team.

03-21-2007, 01:21 PM	#1136
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	2007 MLB Payrolls incase anyone is interested... 1 Yankees $196,028,578 2 Mets $136,584,148 3 Red Sox $130,809,632 4 Astros $120,332,109 5 Dodgers $110,696,279 6 Mariners $106,799,333 7 White Sox $105,991,167 8 Giants $103,705,787 9 Cubs $103,691,855 10 Tigers $102,029,037 11 Cardinals $98,856,529 12 Braves $94,595,876 13 Angels $86,812,500 14 Orioles $79,811,416 15 Reds $79,031,361 16 Rockies $76,528,833 17 Twins $71,424,415 18 Phillies $68,076,333 19 Rangers $67,720,229 20 Brewers $67,257,593 21 Blue Jays $66,887,500 22 Athletics $65,934,279 23 Royals $62,223,700 24 Padres $58,617,899 25 Indians $57,639,700 26 Nationals $53,356,000 27 Diamondbacks $48,528,427 28 Pirates $45,251,650 29 Devil Rays $24,692,700 30 Marlins $22,186,000

03-21-2007, 02:04 PM	#1137
FakeLaser continental drift Posts: 46,731	Marlins - $22

03-21-2007, 02:14 PM	#1138
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	lol hilarious that there are guys in the major making more then the entire Marlins roster

03-21-2007, 02:22 PM	#1139
FakeLaser continental drift Posts: 46,731	I think this year, A-Rod is the only guy who will make more than the Marlins. The Marlins are breaking bank this year.

03-21-2007, 02:52 PM	#1140
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	Yeah I think Manny is "only" making like 17 or 18 mil this year

03-21-2007, 02:57 PM	#1141
FakeLaser continental drift Posts: 46,731	Jeter and Giambi both make about 20 million this year too, I think. I forget what Soriano is getting per year from the Cubs. I think Manny-type money though.

03-21-2007, 02:59 PM	#1142
FakeLaser continental drift Posts: 46,731	Watching Matsuzaka pitch against the Pirates right now, he has been pretty impressive. It's the Pirates, but yeah, looks good anyway.

03-21-2007, 03:00 PM	#1143
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	There is two 20 million dollar team options for '09 and '10 coming up on Manny's contract, but the Red Sox aren't going to pick those up obviously. Just read in the Hearld today that Manny wants to stay in Boston for the remander ('07, '08) of his contract then move on after that. So hopefully there won't be any "trade me" demands, but who knows...Its Manny Ramirez

03-21-2007, 07:03 PM	#1144
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	There is a good thing on USA Today's Web site where you can look up all the salaries. Too lazy to look it up myself, but I believe there are four or five players above $20 million. Also, it's funny how many bad teams have higher payrolls than the Twins.

03-22-2007, 12:52 PM	#1145
ClockShot TPWW Fire Pro Champ Posts: 34,001	A bit of bad news for Cardinals fans. Tony La Russa arrested for DUI. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2807935

03-22-2007, 01:47 PM	#1146
Dragon REALMENTE Posts: 11,271	Papelbon back in as the Sox closer. Jonathan Papelbon-S-Red Sox Mar. 22 - 1:47 pm et ESPN is reporting that the Red Sox will announce after Thursday's game that Jonathan Papelbon is going to be shifted back to the bullpen. Even though Papelbon has been publically enthused about the move to the rotation, it sounds like he's requesting the return to the closer's role. A switch would settle a situation that has been a major issue in camp - rotoworld

03-23-2007, 12:51 AM	#1147
Boondock Saint Posts: 8,795	Works for me.

03-23-2007, 08:13 PM	#1148
YOUR Hero Adminstigator Posts: 102,491	I purposely stayed away from Papelbon in the fantasy drafts because I didn't feel too good about his chances as a starter. Now I'm feeling a bit pissed off! Those mad faces were more for comedic emphasis, I'm not really that mad.

03-28-2007, 08:41 PM	#1149
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Twins are going to do the exact same thing as last year and it will probably make Terry Ryan look good again. Matt Garza was optioned down to AAA today, leaving Carlos Silva in the rotation to start the season. Last year, Gardy shockingly decided to start Bartlett in AAA and Liriano in the pen. Liriano struggled a bit, but when the time was right they moved him to the rotation and he would have won the Cy Young if he stayed healthy. Bartlett came back up and his well above 300 and played every game of the year. Like last year with Battista and Castro, the Twins are going to risk starting this year shitty with Silva, Ortiz and Ponson, but soon enough they will bring Garza, Perkins and Slowey in and it will be fine.

04-02-2007, 08:37 PM	#1150
YOUR Hero Adminstigator Posts: 102,491	Since the season has begun, I'm going to unstick this topic.