Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 14, 2011 12:49pm
With the move to a new stadium and new name and all that shit, they must be gearing up to do that "buy a World Series and immediately dismantle that team" thing they've been so good at during their brief history.like_that;971772 wrote:Where the fuck are the Miami Marlins finding this money to sign Reyes and Buerhle?
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 14, 2011 6:22pm
haha that's actually a pretty good pointkaren lotz;972491 wrote:Marlins are just making offers to make it seem like they are trying to make a splash in free agency.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 14, 2011 6:24pm
yeah I am curious as to how that works. If I am buying the team, the last thing I want is the sellers throwing around big contracts before I take over. With that being said, the big contract for Kemp is warranted. I wouldn't have any issue with this one.darbypitcher22;972565 wrote:Very suprising news... I had heard some rumblings that before they were allowed to splash into free agency that the sale of the team needed to be completed, but since this is being done internally maybe its ok. Good move for LA though. Out of him, Loney, and Either, I think he's the biggest key to their long term success
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Nov 15, 2011 11:38am
I would take this. Every 6-8 years go ape shit crazy for a year or 2 and try to make a run at it. Then blow it up. They have won more championships since 97 than damn near everybody.Heretic;972585 wrote:With the move to a new stadium and new name and all that shit, they must be gearing up to do that "buy a World Series and immediately dismantle that team" thing they've been so good at during their brief history.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Nov 15, 2011 11:43am
Are the Red Sox really going to let Bard close? He was a big reason for their collapse, he sucked last year.
And it looks like Dale Sveum might get their skipper job.
Anyone heard anything about the Cubs job?
And it looks like Dale Sveum might get their skipper job.
Anyone heard anything about the Cubs job?
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 15, 2011 9:38pm
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/15/hanley-ramirez-not-at-all-pleased-about-having-to-switch-positions-for-jose-reyes/mucalum49;970461 wrote:ESPN was reporting he was okay with it. Found the article they referenced.
Hanley is "not at all pleased" at prospect of switching positions
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Nov 15, 2011 10:05pm
Brandon Phillips not happy with the Reds not giving him an extension. He's not scheduled to appear at Redsfest for the first time ever.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Nov 15, 2011 10:41pm
They've been pretty quiet but I read Sandy Alomar seemed to be the front runner. At least the ESPN Chicago writer thought so.chicago510;973816 wrote:Are the Red Sox really going to let Bard close? He was a big reason for their collapse, he sucked last year.
And it looks like Dale Sveum might get their skipper job.
Anyone heard anything about the Cubs job?
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 16, 2011 8:24am
It'll be interesting to see how all these things play out. That $160 million eats up a lot of money that they need to resign some other people and meet some very immediate needs elsewhere.jordo212000;972945 wrote:yeah I am curious as to how that works. If I am buying the team, the last thing I want is the sellers throwing around big contracts before I take over. With that being said, the big contract for Kemp is warranted. I wouldn't have any issue with this one.
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Nov 16, 2011 10:18am
Congratulations Miami, you have a worse logo than a minor league team:
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Nov 16, 2011 10:24am
Dude that logo is acutally pretty fuckin sweet.SnotBubbles;975176 wrote:Congratulations Miami, you have a worse logo than a minor league team:
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 16, 2011 10:26am
Didn't want to be the first to say it, but I like the logo too.Iliketurtles;975185 wrote:Dude that logo is acutally pretty fuckin sweet.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 16, 2011 10:57am
that logo is pretty awesome.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Nov 16, 2011 6:45pm
that's better than any mlb logo that I can think of, exluding the classic ones.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 16, 2011 8:45pm
Juan Francisco was robbed at gunpoint in the Dominican Republic.
I hate worthless piece of shits that do crap like that.
I hate worthless piece of shits that do crap like that.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 16, 2011 9:12pm
Ironman92;975732 wrote:Juan Francisco was robbed at gunpoint in the Dominican Republic.
I hate worthless piece of shits that do crap like that.
I hate to say it, but those guys should not go home. It sucks, but it is the reality
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Nov 16, 2011 11:12pm
Ironman92;975732 wrote:Juan Francisco was robbed at gunpoint in the Dominican Republic.
I hate worthless piece of shits that do crap like that.
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 17, 2011 8:06am
Not a fan of the new collective bargaining agreement that seems to be headed into place. I understand for the need to control some things like the draft that are on the docket, but I definately don't like the addition of another wild card team to the playoffs or 2 15 team leagues that would put interleague play throughout the year. I think that Interleague is a novelty that has run its course. I definately don't want my team in a pennant race in September and have games against Florida and Colorado instead of Boston or Tampa Bay...
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Sonofanump
Nov 17, 2011 10:04am
So Houston will join Texas in the AL west, 15 teams each side, interleague play every day.
Why not drop or add the DH and just go east/west. It would make more sense.
Why not drop or add the DH and just go east/west. It would make more sense.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 17, 2011 10:19am
Why not just take away divisions all together?
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Sonofanump
Nov 17, 2011 10:21am
Actually, I have come to realize that 30 is just a plain stupid number for baseball teams, either contract two teams (either FL, KC, Tor, Oak) or expand by two (Portland, Sacramento, Charlotte, Nashville, Norfolk, Indianapolis).
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Nov 17, 2011 8:05pm
Cubs made a huge splash by hiring Dale Sveum. Huh?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Nov 17, 2011 9:11pm
I have 8 Topps Dale Sveum 1987 rookie cards.
Asking $12,000
Asking $12,000
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Nov 17, 2011 9:16pm
No.Ironman92;977050 wrote: Asking $12,000
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Nov 17, 2011 9:19pm
I will give you $12 for them.Ironman92;977050 wrote:I have 8 Topps Dale Sveum 1987 rookie cards.
Asking $12,000