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Oooh... that was good.

When did this thread become "Lamest Moments in TSM History"?

Isn't it about time that Kinetic put together a video tribute to TSM's inaugural HOF class? We have certain expectations, you know.

What does it take to qualify as a "drunk"? I have a suspicion that list should be a hell of a lot longer.

Top ten lists are starting to show up. Check Baseball America regularly for updates on your team. Here are the Yankees' and Red Sox' lists:

I'll try to dig up a scouting report later. Basically, he's a five-tooler with tons of raw talent, but zero plate discipline. Good defensive instincts in the outfield and raw power that will play in Coors immediately. The question will be how much he can develop in the next few years. He could be an All-Star type centerfielder, but getting from point A to point B might involve a lot of headaches.

Nine points. That could be three second place votes, or another such combination. The voters simply made a mistake. I know Lance Berkman received votes several years ago. I imagine if Volquez placed he would be disqualified. Since he finished out of the top three though, little point to it. I know that it seems like something very minor, but shouldn't the voter lose his voting privileges for a year or two? How could you not know that Volquez wasn't a rookie? Their job is to cover baseball. That's a fairly egregious mistake.

AL and NL Rookies of the Year announced: Can't believe that Mike Aviles finished outside of the top three when he put up similar numbers to Longoria. Must be the fact that he plays in Kansas City. Also, Ellsbury finishing third is a joke. He was a major liability for the Red Sox and completely lost his spot by the end of year. I was going to say that it was his name recognition that got him votes, but that doesn't explain why Joba only got one vote. Weird stuff. The NL vote looks a lot better. I'm confused as to how Edinson Volquez got nine votes when he wasn't even eligible for the award. Can someone explain that to me?

I find it odd that they can't seem to nail down any of the names that are in the package. We know Greg Smith is part of the deal, but I've also heard Brett Anderson, Ryan Sweeney, Huston Street and Carlos Gonzalez. Is it one of those guys? Two of them? None? Beane must think that this team can compete this year, and he'll ride Holliday for a year and then collect draft picks. Either that or he thinks he can get a superior package at the deadline if he decides to trade him. The only thing we can know for sure is that he won't be coming up with $200 million to get an extension done.

And now we play the waiting game... Also, on that note, the reported death of Chris Masters, and subsequently JN News, was one of the best moments of the last year. Too many great things about that thread (the MSN contact, Pizza Hut's Game Face, Gargoyle Edge, The Dantaur).

They needed 75% of the votes to be yes, not 75% of the board. I think there were ten votes total. Rousing success, I know.

Voting is closed. All seven nominees have achieved the 75% threshold for induction. TSM's first HOF Class is: The Czech Republic Agent of Oblivion Milky Kinetic Slayer Incandenza bob_barron Congrats to all.

Well, if he's not a gimmick why are we keeping him around?

It's rhetorical, but I'd like to know why he hasn't been banned. This gimmick seems to be in favor with the higher-ups. He'll burn himself out soon enough.

I never "get" any of these gimmicks. Seems like a lot of work for someone when the content isn't that funny.

If he didn't get in trouble then he should have. Whether intentional or not, he nearly blew that whole segment.

I outlined my thoughts earlier in this thread. The advanced stats (from Football Outsiders) indicate that he's one of the worst corners in the league. Scouting reports differ heavily. On one hand, he has the speed and instincts to be a shutdown corner, but it doesn't appear that he has the will or the smarts to actually employ his natural gifts. There are certain systems that he might excel in; the Raiders were not one of them. Dude's got a horrible attitude, too. Perhaps that can be rectified by playing for a real organization. But when Atlanta AND Oakland give up on you it doesn't look so good.

Looks like the Knicks are going hard after Al Harrington and Golden State wants to deal him, but they can't match up on talent. Warriors aren't particularly interested in a deal for Eddy Curry or a package with David Lee and Malik Rose. It will probably take the involvement of a third team, and both Charlotte and San Antonio seem like possibilities.

MLB Trade Rumors seems to think they are the front runners for Matt Holliday as well. Could the rebuilding phase be over already?

Maybe I misinterpreted his posts, but does 909 not realize that we are in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression? Things have already tanked. Badly.

Matt Holliday is going to leave next year as a free agent. Why wouldn't you trade him now for something valuable instead of being left standing with your dick in your hand one year from now?

In news that only Czech will find interesting, the Washington Nationals unveiled new road uniforms today. It changes the grotesque block letters from the previous incarnation with a cursive font. This makes loads of sense, seeing as how the cap always featured a cursive logo. They are also replacing the DC block logo on the alternates with the cursive W. Although not mentioned, it stands to reason that they are going with the red caps for road games now. I like them. The Nats are one of the few teams in modern times to update their uniforms and get it right. No gawdy gimmicks, boring colors or strange fonts. Just a simple, traditional design.

If he didn't, it's merely a formality. The idea of a two year deal for Ramirez is even more far-fetched than a six year contract that Boras suggests. Perhaps you are correct, but who will trump the Dodgers two or three year offer to Manny? The Yankees are moderately interested, but that would only be if they fail on the Teixeira front AND trade Matsui. The Mets don't seem too concerned. Philly would probably re-up Burrell instead. The Angels might be a fit, but $25 million + per year seems out of line with their approach. Boston... bahaha. I just don't see where Boras' elusive "mystery team" will come from this time. I say take the money and run. This might be A-Rod 2009, where one team supposedly "wins" a bidding war that never actually occurred.

I almost laughed out loud when I heard that ESPN report today indicating that the Cubs were now the frontrunners in acquiring Jake Peavy. How exactly do they plan to acquire him? Kevin Towers is one of the sharpest GMs in the game and I doubt he's going to move the face of his franchise for the Chicago poo-poo platter.

How close? Like coat hanger close?