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[2GOLD 0]

It wasn't a personal attack, calling someone ignorant is anything but. It simply means not knowing and from the tone of your previous posts I thought you were speaking on the Marlins situation without knowing the facts. I've seen it done on this board too many times to count, as well as many times on ESPN (everyday during the playoffs by Dan Shanoff in the Daily Quickie).

 

Nothing personal, I just can't stand it when people think they are funny or cool by making payroll jokes about the Marlins when they have no idea what they are talking about.

 

Obviously you do know the situation and I was a bit unjustly strong in my tone, but you could probably see where I was coming from.

 

Actually yeah, and sorry I got on the defensive.

 

I'm sure it did kind of come off like I had a problem with the Marlins but I really don't. I was very impressed with them and still am with the moves they made. I just hope they can get a stadium to stay in the upper road.

 

I'm not a big fan of the being accused but I do understand how what I said might have came out very ignorant of the situation.

 

No harm, no foul on my end. Hope it's all cool.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

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.

[2GOLD 0]

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.

 

Awesome news!

 

Hope it lasts and doesn't become "WWE present the Anaheim Angels" or something stupid.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

Red Sox sign Brian Daubach to a minor league contract.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

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

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

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

[Guest Anglesault]

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

I would improve the Tiger's rotation.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

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

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

The Os signed Reliever Mike Dejean. He'll be of some help in the bullpen and if Julio has another meltdown he could fill in since he was the closer in Milwaukee.

 

And Jason Johnson will probably have a good year pitching in a pitchers park like Detroit.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

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

[geniusMoment 0]

Johnson has a screwed up back. He offered to come to Cincy, he is from northern Kentucky, but the reds signed Cory Lidle instead.

[Guest Anglesault]

I just learned Johnson has diabetes.

Tigers can't catch a break.

 

Well now I have a reason to pull for him

 

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.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

I just learned Johnson has diabetes.

Tigers can't catch a break.

 

Well now I have a reason to pull for him

 

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.

[Guest Anglesault]

I'm happy for him in the sense that it's ncie to see someone with an illness succeed, but I just can't bring myself to root for a non Yankee.

 

The "If your not with us" philosophy.

[Guest FrigidSoul]

Time to make AngleSault cry

 

http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/44335.htm

[Mik 0]

Al, type 1 or type 2?

[NYU 0]

Time to make AngleSault cry

 

http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/44335.htm

I would say that's a positive for the Yankees. Let fatty go embarrass himself someplace else.

[Guest Anglesault]

Fuck this. I don't even know that team on the field any more.

[Cartman 0]

Fuck this. I don't even know that team on the field any more.

Nobody else will either once they make their home in 4th place in the AL East

[Guest Anglesault]

Fuck this. I don't even know that team on the field any more.

Nobody else will either once they make their home in 4th place in the AL East

Not in a two team division.

 

2nd is just as bad.

[Bored 0]

Blessing in disguise for the Yankees here. They absolutely have to get younger and having a 41-year old, overweight pitcher with a bad back, who always is saying stupid shit wouldn't have helped them. Almost certain Wells will spend half the year on the DL.

[Guest FrigidSoul]

Still, AngleSault likes him so mission accomplished on making him cry

[Guest Anglesault]

Blessing in disguise for the Yankees here. They absolutely have to get younger and having a 41-year old, overweight pitcher with a bad back, who always is saying stupid shit wouldn't have helped them. Almost certain Wells will spend half the year on the DL.

But with Brown and Contreras almost certainly dying at some point in the year, and who knows how Lieber will be, we REALLY need a plan B so we aren't stuck with only two great pitchers.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

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.

 

Al, type 1 or type 2?

 

Myself or Johnson? If you're asking about me, type 1.

[Rob E Dangerously 0]

Hey.. the Padres are gonna give the Yankees their second and third round picks for Wells (and the Yankees get a first round pick around #42 or so too)

 

via BaseballAmerica

 

There are just five more unsigned free agents who could require compensation:

 

Type A: David Wells (NYY).

Type B: B.J. Surhoff (Bal).

Type C: Julio Franco (Atl), Orlando Palmeiro (StL), John Vander Wal (Mil).

[Guest Anglesault]

The Padres are quietly building themselves a decent pitching staff. Sterling Hitchcock,

HA!

 

He fucking burned us.

 

I'm gonna miss Wells.

 

It'll be hard for me to hate him.

[EVIL~! alkeiper 0]

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?

[Big McLargeHuge 0]

But Maddux won't pitch in the American League, so the point's moot.

 

Ponson, I can definitely see them picking up, if the O's don't get him first. I personally didn't want to see him go. I hated that he was always stuck with our B-squad playing behind him during the regular season. Yeah, he blew up in the playoffs, but the whole team with the exception of Alfonzo, Schmidt and Herges were playing like crap and there Marlins were red hot.

[Rob E Dangerously 0]

I think the Yankees should be thankful that they'll get three draft picks for Wells. And San Diego's picking first in the 2004 draft, so the 2nd and 3rd round picks could be useful.

[DerangedHermit 0]

With the Padres getting Wells, Maddux will still be available. There are rumors that the Cubs may be interested in and maybe even close to signing Maddux.