Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 22, 2011 4:57pm
They really put an emphasis on making the playoffs on the MVP voting.....for the two that won anyways.
I agree with Braun far more than I agree with Verlander....and laley is right....Verlander winning and Kershaw not in the top 10 just doesn't go together.
I agree with Braun far more than I agree with Verlander....and laley is right....Verlander winning and Kershaw not in the top 10 just doesn't go together.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Nov 23, 2011 12:24am
The new labor agreement was a big day for baseball, particularly small market teams.
The new restrictions on the draft as far as going out of the slotting system should eliminate this whole signability issue for prospects moving forward. Also, there is talk of heading to a worldwide draft vs. the current system where you can throw gobs of money at Dominican kids and bypass the draft process.
Who'd have thought that baseball, given their history of work stoppages, would become the most stable major league sport as far as labor peace?
The new restrictions on the draft as far as going out of the slotting system should eliminate this whole signability issue for prospects moving forward. Also, there is talk of heading to a worldwide draft vs. the current system where you can throw gobs of money at Dominican kids and bypass the draft process.
Who'd have thought that baseball, given their history of work stoppages, would become the most stable major league sport as far as labor peace?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Nov 23, 2011 8:10am
Off topic and this story might be old to some but I thought I'd share for an LOL.
When Manny Ramirez was in Cleveland he was known for stupid things like leaving uncashed paychecks in the glove box of his car, etc. Listening to 92.3 this morning they brought up a story of ManRam having one of the clubhouse assistants clean out his car for him. Manny tried to tip the assistant with one of his uncashed paychecks. His teammates had to intervene and tell him "no."
First time I'd heard that one but had to laugh.
When Manny Ramirez was in Cleveland he was known for stupid things like leaving uncashed paychecks in the glove box of his car, etc. Listening to 92.3 this morning they brought up a story of ManRam having one of the clubhouse assistants clean out his car for him. Manny tried to tip the assistant with one of his uncashed paychecks. His teammates had to intervene and tell him "no."
First time I'd heard that one but had to laugh.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Dec 2, 2011 2:20pm
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Dec 4, 2011 10:26pm
No surprise here but Jose Reyes has agreed to a six year deal with the Marlins.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7316606/miami-marlins-agree-six-year-deal-jose-reyes
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7316606/miami-marlins-agree-six-year-deal-jose-reyes
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Dec 5, 2011 8:27am
Makes you wonder how much the Marlins have left to address some other needs...
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Dec 5, 2011 10:06am
As a Mets fan, I am sickened by the Mets letting Reyes walk to a division rival. Is he worth that contract? No. But a NEW YORK "big market" team has to re-sign a homegrown, stud product like Reyes, period. Until the Wilpons sell the team, or die, I am officially done. Citi Field will be a morgue next year while these bumbling assclowns continue to nosedive this franchise to new depths.
Ohio Chatter, pick my new team. I am thinking the Cubs, I like Wrigley, and I didn't miss anything by not being their fan the past 100 years.
Ohio Chatter, pick my new team. I am thinking the Cubs, I like Wrigley, and I didn't miss anything by not being their fan the past 100 years.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 5, 2011 11:41am
Ron Santo has been elected to the HOF: http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/33708355
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 5, 2011 12:09pm
Well, if you pick the Cubs, it gives me (a Pirates fan) someone to openly mock. So I say you should do this!BigAppleBuckeye;1002614 wrote:As a Mets fan, I am sickened by the Mets letting Reyes walk to a division rival. Is he worth that contract? No. But a NEW YORK "big market" team has to re-sign a homegrown, stud product like Reyes, period. Until the Wilpons sell the team, or die, I am officially done. Citi Field will be a morgue next year while these bumbling assclowns continue to nosedive this franchise to new depths.
Ohio Chatter, pick my new team. I am thinking the Cubs, I like Wrigley, and I didn't miss anything by not being their fan the past 100 years.