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http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/154...926_rich01.html Seattle is reportably close to signing Rich Aurilia. Aurilia is 32, and has a .331 career OBP. Guillen is 28, and has a .335 career OBP. This is improvement?

The 500 and the annual awards are separate issues.

I checked the stats, and Shaq has more points, blocks, and rebounds per game.

Yes, I believe the neighborhood was called either the Fens or Fends.

95-100. They'll also improve as their young players improve.

I was gonna look up park factors for Sand Diego and Hitchcock, but then I remembered the new park. ANyone know if it opens this year, or next?

The Yankees success this year is entirely dependent on their health. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised to see them pick up Maddux or Ponson, as I can't see them risking this rotation. They have no minor league depth whatsoever and little value for trades. The Padres are quietly building themselves a decent pitching staff. Besides Wells, they have Ismael Valdes, Sterling Hitchcock, Adam Eaton, Kevin Jarvis, Brian Lawrence, Jake Peavy, and Ben Howard. If 5 of those 8 pan out, they could have a decent pitching staff. And on a side note, David Wells and Jamie Moyer are surprisingly similar pitchers, statistically. Myself or Johnson? If you're asking about me, type 1.

Nothing ever came about the Hummer controversey, and as far as I know there was no wrongdoing. James' mother could've easily gotten a loan for the vehicle, using James' future earning potential as collateral. And the jersey controversey was a $400 jersey. Its not like he's public enemy #1 here.

Tigers can't catch a break. I can't, and the reason is multi-faceted. a) That ould be rooting for a "feel good story of the year." and I just can't do that. b) he is the enemy. Its not a feel good story of the year type of thing. I just happen to be diabetic myself, and its good to see a fellow diabetic succeed. Besides, unless a player/team is directly competing against the Phillies in a given game, I have no reason not to cheer for them. I guess I just have a more positive attitude about sports.

I just learned Johnson has diabetes. Well now I have a reason to pull for him.

None of the mods read this apparently. Shoot one a PM.

Youth really killed them more than anything. I'd rate them above the Reds at least, and maybe a few other teams.

The Detroit Tigers signed Jason Johnson to a two year contract. I criticized Johnson earlier, but at least he improves the Tigers' rotation.

I actually agree. I thought the game should've been above LeBron. Especially when you consider the fallout. Yankees win once again, Grady Little gets canned for one move, etc. Its the forerunner for this offseason's arms race.

Oh yeah? I've got rare footage of the alternate wrestling scene, featuring Muresan jobbing to Triple H. And I'll throw in a VHS tape which once contained fottage of ESPN SC basketball highlights before it was taped over.

#3. #1 was the Kobe Bryant indictment. #2 was LeBron James. Cubs/Marlins game 6 was #4.

To heck with that. I'm offering a seven day cruise, with none other than the greatest player in NBA history, MANUTE BOL.

Top Ten Free Agents Remaining 1. Vladimir Guerrero Career marks of 323/390/588. That slugging percentage is the tenth best mark of all time. His most similar players at his age are Willie Mays and Duke Snider. He's just entered his prime. Whoever signs him will get a heck of a player. 2. Ivan Rodriguez Rodriguez has once again managed to price himself out of the market. The number 1 team is legally unable to resign him. The number 2 team (Orioles) found a cheaper option. In any case, I-Rod is a career 304/344/488 hitter. He can steal an occasional base, but not at a high percentage. He's very good defensively. He's 32. One point in Rodriguez's favor, he's the ONLY catcher of any value left on the market. 3. Rafael Palmeiro Palmeiro just keeps hitting. Palmeiro always provides 30+ home runs and has NEVER missed significant time due to injury. Teams should temper their expectations if he leaves Texas, but he'd be a nice piece to a team needing a short term solution at first base. Personally, I think the Cardinals should be on their knees for this guy. 4. Sidney Ponson Ponson finally put it all together last season, posting a 3.75 ERA between the O's and the Giants. He improved his ERA in 2002 as well, and he's entering his prime, so the improvement looks real. Ponson has trouble with the long ball, so he should avoid extreme hitters' parks. 5. Greg Maddux He's slipping, but he still never walks anyone, and his K/BB ratio is quite good. Put a good defense behind him, and you've got a solid 2-3 quality starter. Plus there's a good chance he'll pick up his 300th win. 6. Ugueth Urbina Good peripherals, and actually better than his overall ERA would indicate. A good pitcher for a team needing a solid closer. 7. Raul Mondesi For teams needing an inexpensive corner outfielder. Mondesi has a decent bat, good speed, and a cannon arm. 8. Juan Gonzalez Injury concerns and attitude problems have depreciated his value. As such, he could be a bargain pickup for a low payroll team. When healthy, he hits well. 9. Eric Young Still chugging at 37. Second basemen are hard to come by, so Young still has value in this market. He draws walks and steals bases. Freak stat: He hit a career high 15 HRs in 404 at bats in Milwaukee. After he was traded to San Francisco, he failed to hit another one. 10. Travis Lee He won't be a superstar, but teams needing a stopgap at first could do worse. Lee is an 800 OPS hitter, and he's a terrific athlete and fielder. MISSED THE CUT Rich Aurilia- 2001 was a fluke Roberto Alomar- Hasn't hit in two years....Past his prime Jay Payton- Suddenly had career year at 31, in extreme hitters' park....he'll decline Jason Johnson- Walks nearly as many as he ks

Anything in sports, as far as I know.

It made the list, along with Playmakers.

Yeah, I don't remember it though. Pretty much just a year in review, done in a list.

Breaking news..... http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/6958276 Sad to see a player go before his time, although I have to believe there's more behind this story. Ivan Calderon's Career Statistics

Red Sox sign Brian Daubach to a minor league contract.

Great news out of Anaheim, where Edison Whatever Field will now be known as Angels Stadium. Good to see a stadium not named after a corporate entity for once.

With A's pitching coach Rick Peterson heading to the Mets this year, he can help them reach their potential. Yeah, really. If they sign Ponson, the rotation goes from meh to awesome. I'm not so sure. Glavine and Leiter are both 38, and Glavine stunk up the joint. He's not getting any better.