Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 30, 2003 Sheffield a Yankee...more old people on their way with him http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1674675 They're not getting a starting pitcher (Like, maybe Pettite) just to piss me off, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 30, 2003 BTW for you Yank-me fans do you really believe Pettite will end up in the Astros Mud n' Blood this year? Deep down? No. With my awful baseball luck, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Chicago needs to keep Lofton. He's a good lead-off man and he can steal. He's also turning 37, and Corey Patterson had a .500+ slugging percentage before the injury. The Cubs need to worry about improving their middle infield before anything else. I know it's only late November....but at this pace I think next year the Yankees might finish 2nd maybe even *gasp* 3rd in the AL East. It's only Late November but man the Yankees aren't looking so hot right now. Lets not get too ahead of ourselves. The Yankees won 101 games last year. That's outstanding, but its lost because they lost one series. The Yankees are making a MAJOR upgrade in right field with the Sheffield signing. They've still got Mussina, and they're the front runners to sign Pettitte. I'm not ready to write off this team. They're not getting a starting pitcher (Like, maybe Pettite) just to piss me off, right? And I thought Philly fans were pessemistic. Sheffield's a consistant .400+ OBP guy. Can't you get excited about that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Of all the AL East Teams, The Orioles are the only team not to make at least one single notable move. Its enough to piss me off because I can see where this is going to end up: The Orioles get shafted and don't get any free agents and end up having to scour the bottom of the free agent barrel and overpay to get someone. They have to address the RF/1B/C/3B holes that they have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Marvin, your Orioles can always have Manny for prospects...he can play RF for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 The Tino trade doesn't count as earth shattering. Travis Lee is available for a song and will give you similar production. And the Jays haven't done much besides the Kielty trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Plus the Orioles are going to be in the running for Vladimir Guerrero (who I think they will get), Javy Lopez, and Miguel Tejada so I think they'll be making plenty of noise in the next month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I think at this pace, the division standings will be..... 1.Boston 2. New York 3. Baltimore (With Vlad Guerrero likely to be on their roster, they will be a real threat to the Sox and Yankess) 4. Toronto (Also a threat to Sox and Yankees. Really interchangable with the Os) 5. Tampa Bay (They'll win 75 this year though, which must be a franchise record) Geez, be serious. Toronto has a chance to contend for the division (at the very least, the wild card) with their additions to the rotation and the bats in that lineup. Baltimore will finish fourth, as always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I also don't understand how signing Guerrero is all of a sudden going to make the Orioles world beaters. I mean, as much as I like him, the highest he's ever gotten the Expos is 2nd place, and the Montreal teams of the past 2 years were better than the Orioles are now. It's going to take more than Vlad to put the O's in the same league as the Yankees and Red Sox (or even the Blue Jays, in my biased opinion). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Sexson deal is finalized with a couple of players added to it. Diamondbacks get: Richie Sexson Shane Nance PTBNL Brewers get: Craig Counsell Junior Spivey Lyle Overbay Chad Moeller Chris Capuano Jorge De La Rosa One rumor to pass along is that more than a couple of sources are saying the A's are going after Mike Cameron. Kinda weird since they just trade for a center fielder in Mark Kotsay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iliketurtles 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Jorge De La Rosa...didn't he come over in the Boston deal? Damn...he got traded to Arizona for one week and didn't play one game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted December 1, 2003 And I thought Philly fans were pessemistic. Sheffield's a consistant .400+ OBP guy. Can't you get excited about that? I'm very happy about that. Doesn't change the fact that we have only one totally reliable pitcher. Even if the two question marks work out, we only have three pitchers with one walking disaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 Wasn't around. Love the Lee for Choi trade, especially since it assures the return of Castillo and Lowell and definitely gives more room to bring Pudge back. With Cabrera playing a full year, Castillo and Lowell back, as well as Burnett coming back... if everyone stays healthy the Braves may have a streak to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I predict the AL East to be... #1: Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees #2: Whomever doesn't finish first #3: Toronto Blue Jays #4: Tampa Bay Devil Rays(You heard me!) #5: Baltimore Orioles(Their pitching staff sucks too hard and their offense is miserable, even with the possible acquisition of Guerrero/and or Tejada) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I predict the AL East to be... #1: Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees #2: Whomever doesn't finish first #3: Toronto Blue Jays #4: Tampa Bay Devil Rays(You heard me!) #5: Baltimore Orioles(Their pitching staff sucks too hard and their offense is miserable, even with the possible acquisition of Guerrero/and or Tejada) The Yankees are going to need a starter or three and some consistent middle relievers to make the playoffs again, offense be damned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 For AS: Boone stays with Yankees for next season. One-year contract worth $5.75 million Associated Press NEW YORK -- Third baseman Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees agreed Monday to a $5.75 million, one-year contract. Boone, acquired from Cincinnati on July 31, was in a slump during most of his time with the Yankees, hitting .254 with six homers and 31 RBI. His 11th-inning homer in Game 7 against Boston won the AL pennant for the Yankees, joining Bill Mazeroski, Chris Chambliss, Joe Carter and Todd Pratt as the only players to end a postseason series with a home run. But Boone played a role in the Yankees' six-game World Series loss to Florida, striking out against Braden Looper with one out and the bases loaded in the 11th inning of Game 4. Florida won 4-3 in 12 innings to tie the Series at 2-all, then beat the Yankees in the next two games to take the title. Boone, 30, is eligible for free agency after the 2004 season. He hit .273 with 18 homers and 65 RBI with the Reds, and was selected for his first All-Star appearance. He made $3.7 million last season. New York sent left-handers Brandon Claussen and Charlie Manning to Cincinnati to obtain Boone, acquired partly because third base prospect Drew Henson has not made much progress at Triple-A Columbus. Henson, a former Michigan quarterback, hit .234 with 14 homers, 40 doubles and 78 RBI with the Clippers last season, striking out 122 times and making 28 errors at third base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted December 1, 2003 For AS: Boone stays with Yankees for next season. Oh, goodie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2003 For AS: Boone stays with Yankees for next season. I take it all back. Print up those World Series tickets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted December 1, 2003 come on Steinbrenner, give Arron Boone that 7 year, $95mill deal. You know you have money you just wanna blow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Luis Castillo is sticking with the Marlins $16mill over 3 years with an option for a 4th and a $2mill signing bonus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 In addition, a few sources are reporting a four year deal for Mike Lowell. Interesting moves overall for the Florida Marlins. Its good to see the team show some faith by re-signing their players long term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I'd like to see what the official contract of Lowell is because I know Florida was suppose to write it up where they can get out of the deal in a couple years if Miami hasn't built them a new stadium thus effectively making the city look like the bad guys and not ownership I know the deal was suppose to be 4 years $38-40mill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 All media members who thought the Derek Lee trade was the beginning of 1997 Redoux, can kindly sit in the corner and eat crow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Re: Yankees and Boone Realistically, this was the action the Yankees had to take. There's nothing on the market as far as reliable third basemen are concerned. Boone serves as a one year stopgap, and hopefully for the Yankees someone better will become available next offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Drew Henson.... Yankees signed Tom Gordon. Signing relievers is always a risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Yanks Eye Trade For Kevin Brown Brown is an injury risk, but when he's healthy he's a downright scary pitcher. Except for 2002, he's had a 3.00 ERA or lower the last eight years. And he started 32 games last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Steinbrenner's on crack if he thinks the Dodgers will give up Brown for just Weaver. It will cost them alot more than that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I know I'm a week late, but my ChiSox fandom demands I mock the Cubs trade. HA! Cubs fans won't love Dusty so much when he leaves and the're left with an overpaid Lee and the decomposing remains of Grudzilenik on the right side of the infield. Say hi to Bobby Hill for me, Hee Sop. ps - AS is right. Sheff fills a big hole but the Yanks are in deep shite if they can't rebuild thier rotation. pps - not even the Dodgers would give up Kevin Brown for Weaver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Why is everyone mocking the Cubs for the Lee trade? Choi was garbage for most of last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Because Choi racked up some solid numbers before coming up to the Big Leagues, is a well-rounded player, and young. Since the trade was announced, I've grown to see the positives for both teams, as the Cubs have added another bat to the lineup and a great first baseman, while the Marlins have added a young prospect and cut costs in the process. Choi was doing pretty well until the incident with Wood back in June, and he really hasn't been the same since. I'd have to imagine that'll pass, but it still pretty much ended his season with the Cubs and messed up his chances to come back in 2004. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
