ISportsFan Posted November 12, 2005 Report Posted November 12, 2005 You say that the White Sox "set the tone" when, in actuality, I think the offer was $52 million over 4 years ($13 per year) and Konerko is likely to be offered money well beyond that by Anaheim and, perhaps, Boston (along with other big spenders). Let's be honest here, the overspending will be steep, but it is clearly not due to the White Sox "setting the tone." Reinsdorf will never set the tone in overspending, that's for sure.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 12, 2005 Report Posted November 12, 2005 5 years/$50 Million is certainly not the worst contract I've heard of, and it may even be a good value. Furcal regularly produces 20+ win shares a season, and he would still only be 32 at the end of that deal. If there was one player I'd commit 5-6 years to on this market, it's Furcal.
Cheech Tremendous Posted November 14, 2005 Report Posted November 14, 2005 espn.com reporting that A-Rod wins the MVP. Even though I'm a Boston homer, I can't really argue this choice. His numbers were better than Ortiz.
Bruiser Chong Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 ESPN Radio 1000 is reporting that the Cubs are close to acquiring Juan Pierre from the Marlins for a pair of minor leaguers. If this goes through, so much for the pipedreams of Furcal or Giles.
Mik Posted November 15, 2005 Author Report Posted November 15, 2005 Plllllllease be Murton and Pie. If so, I'll be thrilled.
Bruiser Chong Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 I'm pretty sure I'll break something if it's either one of those, let alone BOTH. At this point, Murton should be the LF, no question about it. With the market as weak as it is, there's really no reason not to give him a shot. Pie, I've only heard about. I get the feeling if he sticks with the Cubs, he'll be another Patterson, but a star elsewhere. I'd have to imagine they're trading pitching, though.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 I doubt it would be both, certainly not for a one year rental.
Vern Gagne Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 I read the Twins have interest in Nomar Garciaparra. They also like Bill Mueller. Who plays third base. With Jason Bartlett, not sure where Garciaparra would play, if Mueller signs.
The Czech Republic Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 If Mia Hamm didn't like Chicago, she's not gonna like the Twin Cities. We really need to keep Nomar. MY GOD, CONSIDER THE ALTERNATIVE.
Bruiser Chong Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 We did. And re-signed him for two years.
Bruiser Chong Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 The Braves and Cubs are among the teams that reportedly have contacted free agent Alex Gonzalez. I hope by "contacted" they mean told him never to even think about playing in Chicago.
Fökai Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 The Braves and Cubs are among the teams that reportedly have contacted free agent Alex Gonzalez. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe it was to make sure he was doing well. You know, checking up on him and nothing to do with a contract. Please let that be it.
sfaJack Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 If anything comes of that Gonzalez rumor and/or Nomar leaves, I'm going to have to really hope the Cowboys do something special this season to get much enjoyment out of professional sports this year. Sigh. The Astros have reportedly, behind the scenes, encouraged Roger Clemens to make an announcement about next season on or around Dec. 1. I'd guess that means they don't want to potentially miss out on free agency like last year while they sat around waiting for Beltran. Or maybe they're scared of Clemens' potential arbitration figure, if it comes to that.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 The Braves and Cubs are among the teams that reportedly have contacted free agent Alex Gonzalez. I hope by "contacted" they mean told him never to even think about playing in Chicago. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He can't possibly be the worst Alex Gonzalez to play for the Cubs.
Mik Posted November 15, 2005 Author Report Posted November 15, 2005 Some Chicago radio guy has admit he may have stretched the truth with the Pierre rumor. Man, these guys should be fired.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Attention prospect hounds. The first step in 2008 Olympic qualifying begins today. Team USA battles Guatemala at 3pm ET, and mlb.com is carrying the audio feed. The team carries players such as Jeff Mathis (LAA), Lastings Milledge (NYM), Shane Victorino (PHI), Jarrod Saltamacchia (ATL), Billy Butler (KC) and Brandon Wood (LAA). Jared Weaver of the Angels is on the roster, but Cardinals' prospect Chris Lambert will start today's game. Davey Johnson is the club's manager.
Guest Leelee Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Al, can the US team qualify this year.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Al, can the US team qualify this year. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you're asking about the technicalities, not quite. Advancing from this tournament will simply place them in the next qualifying tournament, late next summer. There will be twelve teams in that tournament, of which two will advance automatically, and the next two vieing for a third spot the next year. The next tournament is the tricky one, as there are single elimination games and teams that while not quite as good as ours, are good enough to pull an upset, as we saw in 2003. It will be very surprising if the U.S. loses out here. There are six teams, of which four advance. We have the US, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala. I don't have the other rosters handy, but some of the other countries likely have a few prospects of their own. EDIT: The Canadians do indeed have Orioles' prospect Adam Loewen, Phillies' prospect Scott Mathieson, and Dodgers' prospect Russell Martin.
treble Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 This doesn't seem right. TORONTO -- Pitcher Josh Towers and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $5.2 million, two-year contract. Towers gets $2.3 million next year and $2.9 million in 2007 under the deal reached Monday. He made $358,000 last season, when the 28-year-old right-hander went 13-12 with a 3.71 ERA, and was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. In addition to his base salary, Towers would earn $50,000 bonuses for winning the Cy Young Award, a Gold Glove, the World Series MVP or the league championship series MVP. He was probably the Jays' best starter all of last season because Halladay got hurt. He doesn't walk a lot, but gives up a lot of hits and this seems dumb based on one good season.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Towers has always had good control. Besides, this is a very low risk contract.
Bruiser Chong Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 The Braves and Cubs are among the teams that reportedly have contacted free agent Alex Gonzalez. I hope by "contacted" they mean told him never to even think about playing in Chicago. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He can't possibly be the worst Alex Gonzalez to play for the Cubs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, but why would we want to have the second worst? Not like we can dump him on Montreal.
geniusMoment Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Cubs and Cardinals both want Adam Dunn, and the reds are listening. But, their asking price is said to be very high.
mike546 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Yankees are close with Matsui, around 4 years 50 mill. How much are they over paying him Al?
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Yankees are close with Matsui, around 4 years 50 mill. How much are they over paying him Al? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's an awfully large contract for a player who did not top a .500 slugging percentage last season. Still, it is probably a good signing since the only alternative is Brian Giles, who may command a higher salary.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Team USA leads Guatemala 23-0 in the seventh inning. Unless the Guatemalans score 13 in the bottom of the inning, this game will be called via the mercy rule.
Guest Leelee Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Are you watching this exciting game, Alan?
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Are you watching this exciting game, Alan? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was listening to it on MLB's internet radio. Easily the most one-sided ass kicking I've ever listened to, but fuck it, it's baseball.
mike546 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Posted November 15, 2005 Doesn't the mass amount of money Matsui brings in from Japan basically make the contract not as bad as it seems?
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted November 16, 2005 Report Posted November 16, 2005 Yes, there are merchandising receipts to take into consideration.
The Czech Republic Posted November 16, 2005 Report Posted November 16, 2005 Some Chicago radio guy has admit he may have stretched the truth with the Pierre rumor. Man, these guys should be fired. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm surprised it was a guy from AM 1000, they're not as awful as The Score. I thought it was a Score guy that had the Pierre rumor.
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