wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 24, 2011 4:29pm
dave;872602 wrote:It's only fitting former Reds legend Wily Mo finished off the Tribe after you guys got your panties in a bunch about who started this thread.
lol
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Aug 24, 2011 4:38pm
There officially done. I wish Dolan would surprise us and throw a fuck load of money at Pujols this offseason but that's a 0 percent chance of happening
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 24, 2011 5:27pm
This may have been mention but Buster Olney said that both Thome and Jason Kubel were claimed off waivers by two AL Central teams today. It's speculated those teams were the Tribe & ChiSox.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Aug 24, 2011 6:08pm
I'd like to see them bring Jimmie back...would be good karma, and a chance to repair some old wounds. Like a lot of people, I was mad and disappointed when he left, but I've forgiven him now. He'll go into the HOF as an Indian as rightfully he should. Whether the team falters or not, it would make September a little special to have the big guy back.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Aug 24, 2011 6:40pm
HitsRus;872704 wrote:I'd like to see them bring Jimmie back...would be good karma, and a chance to repair some old wounds. Like a lot of people, I was mad and disappointed when he left, but I've forgiven him now. He'll go into the HOF as an Indian as rightfully he should. Whether the team falters or not, it would make September a little special to have the big guy back.
It could have sparked the team like Lofton did in 07. Too bad we fell off the cliff. 1 of 4 from Seattle AT HOME? Gross.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 24, 2011 6:43pm
Kinda wished Wily Mo would've charged the mound on Durbin.....that would be much fun.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 24, 2011 6:44pm
HitsRus;872704 wrote:I'd like to see them bring Jimmie back...would be good karma, and a chance to repair some old wounds. Like a lot of people, I was mad and disappointed when he left, but I've forgiven him now. He'll go into the HOF as an Indian as rightfully he should. Whether the team falters or not, it would make September a little special to have the big guy back.
And "good karma" would likely be about all it would be. Kubel would actually be the better choice (better average, plays 5 positions, etc) but Thome would be the "good will" gesture and might put some people in the seats down the stretch. I'd say the plug on the Tribe's "life support" has been pulled.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 24, 2011 7:46pm
Id rather Thome, as we could sign him cheap for next year. Kubel will demand more years and money, so it would be worthless to have him this year.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 24, 2011 7:54pm
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Aug 24, 2011 8:56pm
BR1986FB;872753 wrote: Thome would be the "good will" gesture and might put some people in the seats down the stretch. I'd say the plug on the Tribe's "life support" has been pulled.
I agree with this.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 24, 2011 9:27pm
Wooball;872535 wrote:???
sorry, i was continuing to watch them look at 3rd strikes. i forgot thats what they normally do.
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Mark Mack
Posts: 109
Aug 24, 2011 10:43pm
the White Sox also put in a claim on Thome.
Since they have the worse record, that is where he will go unless Minnesota pulls him back.
Since they have the worse record, that is where he will go unless Minnesota pulls him back.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Aug 24, 2011 11:00pm
Mark Mack;873039 wrote:the White Sox also put in a claim on Thome.
Since they have the worse record, that is where he will go unless Minnesota pulls him back.
as of when? Sox and Tribe are tied now.
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Mark Mack
Posts: 109
Aug 24, 2011 11:05pm
Chicago will be below Cleveland again in a couple hours when Weaver completes his gem.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 25, 2011 5:30am
Glory Days;873060 wrote:as of when? Sox and Tribe are tied now.
Depends on when the Tribe put in the claim. If it was before they lost to the M's, ChiSox get first dibs. If it was after, Tribe gets first dibs. Doesn't matter what Chicago did AFTER the waiver claim was put in. Only matters what the records were at the time of the claim. I'm only relaying what they said on WKNR/ESPN yesterday when I first heard about this.
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Mark Mack
Posts: 109
Aug 25, 2011 9:23am
According to the article on MLBTradeRumors, if Chicago and Cleveland put claims in he will go to Chicago.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 25, 2011 9:26am
I heard that this morning on the drive in.
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Mark Mack
Posts: 109
Aug 25, 2011 9:27am
When that article was written, they said that Chicago had the worst record of the 2.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Aug 25, 2011 9:30am
So my question is, if Chicago put in waiver claims on both Thome AND Kubel do they get them both?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Aug 25, 2011 11:46am
After yesterday can our front office send the Twins a "LOL JK" text?BR1986FB;873337 wrote:So my question is, if Chicago put in waiver claims on both Thome AND Kubel do they get them both?
grodt
Posts: 1,588
Aug 25, 2011 1:20pm
Reports are that the Indians were awarded Thome and have until Friday to strike a deal with the Twins
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 25, 2011 7:36pm
Latest report is it's a done deal, Thome will be in a Tribe uni tomorrow.grodt;873612 wrote:Reports are that the Indians were awarded Thome and have until Friday to strike a deal with the Twins
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Aug 25, 2011 7:49pm
Nice fail...the White Sox put a claim in on KugelMark Mack;873039 wrote:the White Sox also put in a claim on Thome.
Since they have the worse record, that is where he will go unless Minnesota pulls him back.