Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2004 Because the Yankees can't get EVERYONE. Reds sign Kent Mercker. Cubs let a useful hand get away, thin-skinned as he may be. Nah fuck him, I don't want him back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 20, 2004 rarely if ever is a good player non-tendered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2004 Reds sign Mercker, that means I am bringing a Steve Stone sign to opening day in Cincy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2004 Mets and Alou agree on a one year contract worth from 6-8 million, with an option for a second year. Don't have a link but, it's believable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2004 Bring a Steve Stone sign to Shea, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2004 Everyone should bring Steve Stone signs everywhere, as he is the fuckin' man. If he signs on as a broadcaster for some team this year I am getting that team on extra innings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Would the White Sox sign him? He played for them, and he'd be able to stay in Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Mets and Alou agree on a one year contract worth from 6-8 million, with an option for a second year. Don't have a link but, it's believable. I think this is a very solid move by the Mets. He won't duplicate last season but he's still good for .280 and 25-30 knocks. If Reyes, Matsui and Cameron get on he'll put up good RBI numbers. I thought they'd give him 10 mil and more years so I'm impressed that they got him relatively cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Would the White Sox sign him? He played for them, and he'd be able to stay in Chicago. Stoney? Nah. I think he's done. The era of quality Chicago broadcasting is over. There used to be a time when WGN wrote the book on airing a ball game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sass 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Personally, I don't think Reinsdorf would be willing to pay Steve Stone. Otherwise, I see the White Sox as his next team to announce for. Unless some team makes an offer to him with a future GM tag in the contract, I don't see why he would want to move out of the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 I think he lives in Phoenix in the offseason anyway. And it's really a shame, all of this, because I'd take Steve Stone as color man OR manager with the Cubs, the guy just rules. I think the Len Kasper/Bob Brenly team is really going to make the loss set in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Mets and Alou agree on a one year contract worth from 6-8 million, with an option for a second year. Don't have a link but, it's believable. I think this is a very solid move by the Mets. He won't duplicate last season but he's still good for .280 and 25-30 knocks. If Reyes, Matsui and Cameron get on he'll put up good RBI numbers. I thought they'd give him 10 mil and more years so I'm impressed that they got him relatively cheap. Cameron just had surgery on his wrist and may miss the first week or two of the season. The Alou signing is OK, for some reason, I didn't know he was that good for the Cubs last year (.293, 39 HR, 106 RBI). It beats Floyd (who will probably be gone -- prolly for Sosa or hopefully, for Manny) or they could have Floyd in LF w/ Alou in RF -- if Floyd is gone, it'll be Alou in left, Victor Diaz in right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Victor Diaz looked good last year, but he's nowhere near 35 years old. No way he gets to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Well Wade Miller has been non-tendered. Astros non-tendered RHP Wade Miller. Lance Berkman, Roy Oswalt, Mike Lamb, Brandon Duckworth, Peter Munro and Tim Redding were all tendered. Miller will get more from another team than he would have in arbitration from the Astros. If his shoulder was sound, he shouldn't have had any trouble getting Russ Ortiz money. As is, expect offers from the usual suspects. The Yankees and Red Sox will try to bring him in to as a sixth starter, and the Mariners and Dodgers could promise him rotation spots. Please get him Theo...please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Well Wade Miller has been non-tendered. Astros non-tendered RHP Wade Miller. Lance Berkman, Roy Oswalt, Mike Lamb, Brandon Duckworth, Peter Munro and Tim Redding were all tendered. Miller will get more from another team than he would have in arbitration from the Astros. If his shoulder was sound, he shouldn't have had any trouble getting Russ Ortiz money. As is, expect offers from the usual suspects. The Yankees and Red Sox will try to bring him in to as a sixth starter, and the Mariners and Dodgers could promise him rotation spots. Please get him Theo...please! Come on Omar....get a version of Victor Zambrano if he was good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Miller would be a nice pickup for Seattle, but they can't have much more cash after shelling out for Sexson/Beltre. As long as he doesn't go to Boston I'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Miller would be a nice pickup for Seattle, but they can't have much more cash after shelling out for Sexson/Beltre. As long as he doesn't go to Boston I'm happy. As long as he doesn't go to the Yanks or Red Sox, I'm happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 21, 2004 As long as he doesn't go to Boston I'm happy. As long as he doesn't go to the Yanks or Red Sox, I'm happy You got our busted up shoulder pitcher. Cheer the Red Sox on to get Houston's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 As long as he doesn't go to Boston I'm happy. As long as he doesn't go to the Yanks or Red Sox, I'm happy You got our busted up shoulder pitcher. Cheer the Red Sox on to get Houston's. Haha. Whatever, I really DON'T want him to sign with the Braves. They're really good at reclaiming pitchers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 In line with the Alou signing for the Mets, Mike Cameron will open the season on the DL after recently having wrist surgery. He'll be back in May by the earliest. The Mets back up center fielders last year were Joe McEwing and Gerald Williams. Can Diaz play center? I'll take Valent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Orlando Cabrera signs with the Angels. http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3264322 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Miller shouldn't go to Boston or NY. Six starters? Don't tell Weaver, he didn't even believe in a fifth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Red Sox traded Dave Roberts to San Diego for Jay Payton, Ramon Vasquez, David Pauley and cash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Are you serious?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 yes Also Orlando Cabrera signs with the Angels and Eckstien is non-tendered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 That's a shitload of stuff to get for a bench player/pinch-runner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 21, 2004 None of it is good stuff though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slovakia 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 True, but it's a lot! Where will Eckstein and Alex Gonzalez end up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Failed Mascot Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Eckstein, probably St. Louis Alex Gonzales...um...some Car Wash in California? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Maybe Eckstein can switch over to 2nd and play for the Yankees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
