Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Whatever, if it has some legs a few days later, you know where it came from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 This is totally irrelevant to the conversation, but what happened to Aaron Small this past season? The guy was the ace down the stretch last year and I don't even remember seeing him pitch in 2006. Given how much Jaret Wright sucked, what did he do to get himself out of the mix? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 He sucked early in the year; I think he's pitching in the minors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 This is totally irrelevant to the conversation, but what happened to Aaron Small this past season? The guy was the ace down the stretch last year and I don't even remember seeing him pitch in 2006. Given how much Jaret Wright sucked, what did he do to get himself out of the mix? Regression to the mean can be a scary thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Seattle, LA Angels, Chicago White Sox, Boston, Toronto, Baltimore, LA Dodgers, San Diego, San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago Cubs and Washington. That makes a decent market if you ask me. There's no way Boston would do any deal that would benefit a team that they routinely look up at in the division standings. They could be shopping Jesus around and they wouldn't make a serious bid. MAYBE a straight-up Manny for A-Rod deal, but that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 The Red Sox would never and could never do a deal with the devil. My list was of teams that could afford A-Rod and had a place to play him. It was just theoretical to show that their is a much larger market out there than many people think But trust me, if at all possible, the Sox would LOVE to get their hands on A-Rod. I don't think anything would please them more than beating the Yankees behind a tremendous performance from Rodriguez. The Yankees will have to be extra careful in any offseason dealings because I could definitely see a scenario where A-Rod is traded to a new team and then flipped directly to the Sox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 As expected, Daisuke Matsuzaka is being posted by the Seibu Lions. I'm a little weary of Japanese pitchers, but most scouts have him as one of the ten best pitchers in the world. Rumored posting fee is $30 million, with an addition $40-$50 million to sign him. Yankees, Seattle and Boston will all be in the bidding. Japanese star free to pursue MLB contract Oct. 10, 2006. 09:00 AM TOKYO (AP) — Highly regarded pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka was given permission by the Seibu Lions on Tuesday to pursue a career in the major leagues. Matsuzaka, who has drawn interest from several major league teams including the New York Yankees, finished the 2006 regular season with a career-high 17 wins against five losses. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 2.13 earned-run average and 200 strikeouts. Matsuzaka has long been considered one of the brightest prospects in Japanese professional baseball. Seibu is expected to use the posting system in which major league teams present bids for Japanese players and the highest bidder wins the negotiating rights. Ichiro Suzuki signed with the Seattle Mariners under the same system. Matsuzaka is still one year away from becoming a free agent. In his eight-year career in Japan, Matsuzaka has led the Pacific League in wins three times and in strikeouts four times while winning the ERA title twice and the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young Award, once. Matsuzaka impressed major league scouts when he helped Japan win the inaugural World Baseball Classic title last March and was named MVP of the tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Torre's staying. I wonder how he'll mismanage the 2007 postseason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 According to what I'm hearing on Mike & The Mad Dog Clueless Joe will NOT get the axe. I'm curious if that means Cashman gets run out of town or if George will not fire anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Didn't Cashman just sign an extention last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 I guess Steinbrenner came to his senses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NYankees Report post Posted October 10, 2006 As expected, Daisuke Matsuzaka is being posted by the Seibu Lions. I'm a little weary of Japanese pitchers, but most scouts have him as one of the ten best pitchers in the world. Rumored posting fee is $30 million, with an addition $40-$50 million to sign him. Yankees, Seattle and Boston will all be in the bidding. Japanese star free to pursue MLB contract Oct. 10, 2006. 09:00 AM TOKYO (AP) — Highly regarded pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka was given permission by the Seibu Lions on Tuesday to pursue a career in the major leagues. Matsuzaka, who has drawn interest from several major league teams including the New York Yankees, finished the 2006 regular season with a career-high 17 wins against five losses. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 2.13 earned-run average and 200 strikeouts. Matsuzaka has long been considered one of the brightest prospects in Japanese professional baseball. Seibu is expected to use the posting system in which major league teams present bids for Japanese players and the highest bidder wins the negotiating rights. Ichiro Suzuki signed with the Seattle Mariners under the same system. Matsuzaka is still one year away from becoming a free agent. In his eight-year career in Japan, Matsuzaka has led the Pacific League in wins three times and in strikeouts four times while winning the ERA title twice and the Sawamura Award, Japan's version of the Cy Young Award, once. Matsuzaka impressed major league scouts when he helped Japan win the inaugural World Baseball Classic title last March and was named MVP of the tournament. I think Hidek Irabu played for the Lions too. I might have to pass on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 baseball-reference.com updated their comparison lists. Here's Miguel Cabrera's... Similar Batters through Age 23 Compare Stats 1. Hank Aaron (959) * 2. Orlando Cepeda (931) * 3. Frank Robinson (925) * 4. Joe Medwick (920) * 5. Mickey Mantle (914) * 6. Andruw Jones (907) 7. Ken Griffey (906) 8. Hal Trosky (905) 9. Vladimir Guerrero (900) 10. Al Kaline (900) * Yep. By the way, ESPN is ALL OVER the A-Rod to the Marlins rumor. I'd be thrilled, even if it took Dontrelle and my future favorite pitcher Chris Volstad to get it done (and probably another one like Ricky Nolasco). A-Rod is from Miami, he would actually sell tickets and the offense next year would be insane. I still don't really think it's realistic, but it's what the media is pushing right now so I can't pretend it doesn't exist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 A-Rod playing at home would be just as bad as playing in NY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 According to M & the MD, Matsuzaka rights will be put up for bidding this year, but hr won't be able to play in the MLB next year. He'll be in Japan next year, and then come to the MLB for the 08 season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NYankees Report post Posted October 10, 2006 According to M & the MD, Matsuzaka rights will be put up for bidding this year, but hr won't be able to play in the MLB next year. He'll be in Japan next year, and then come to the MLB for the 08 season. What happens if get gets injured and or sucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Twins pick up star CF Hunter's $12 million option Oct. 10, 2006 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports MINNEAPOLIS -- Torii Hunter will be back with the Minnesota Twins for at least one more year. The Twins said Tuesday they picked up Hunter's $12 million option. Hunter, 31, a five-time Gold Glove winner in center field, was a big part of the Twins' AL Central title. After coming back from a stress fracture in his left foot in midsummer, Hunter wound up hitting 31 homers and driving in 98 runs. Hunter, a Twin his entire career, had said he preferred a long-term deal. But in a statement, he said he was happy to have the option picked up. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service I think $12 million is a lot more than Hunter's worth for a year, but the Twins couldn't really afford to lose him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Edit: The naiwfster beat me to it. I add nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Felonies! Report post Posted October 10, 2006 How do you pronounce that, anyway? Nay Double-U Eff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Just read it as letters. It's an anagram for an expression and since it looks like gibberish I can pretty much guarantee it will be an available screen name on any board I visit. Does anyone happen to know what the actual MLB Award schedule looks like this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 The Sporting News announced their award winners today...Ryan Howard got Player of the Year and Jim Leyland and Joe Girardi got MOY in their respective leagues. Nothing too wacky. Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, who led the Major Leagues with 58 home runs and 149 RBIs, was named Tuesday the Player of the Year by The Sporting News. Howard received 294 of the 516 votes cast by Major League players, almost four times the total of 75 votes received by Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols finished third in the voting with 32. Jim Leyland of the Tigers and Joe Girardi, dismissed by the Marlins earlier this month, were named the American League and National League Managers of the Year, respectively. Leyland, who returned to managing this season after seven years away, led the Tigers to 95 wins and a Wild Card berth. Girardi's Marlins, who had the Majors' smallest payroll and utilized 22 rookies during the season, surged from an 11-31 start to finish third in the NL East. Florida reached the .500 mark early in September and stayed in the Wild Card race until the final week. The Marlins' success with first-year players was reflected in NL Rookie of the Year voting, won by Florida second baseman Dan Uggla. Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander won the award in the AL. The Sporting News All-Star teams and awards: AMERICAN LEAGUE Catcher: Joe Mauer, Twins First base: Justin Morneau, Twins Second base: Robinson Cano, Yankees Third base: Joe Crede, White Sox Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees Outfield: Jermaine Dye, White Sox Outfield: Manny Ramirez, Red Sox Outfield: Vernon Wells, Blue Jays Designated hitter: David Ortiz, Red Sox Pitcher of the Year: Johan Santana, Twins Rookie of the Year: Justin Verlander, Tigers Comeback Player of the Year: Jim Thome, White Sox Fireman of the Year: Francisco Rodriguez, Angels NATIONAL LEAGUE Catcher: Brian McCann, Braves First base: Ryan Howard, Phillies Second base: Chase Utley, Phillies Third base: David Wright, Mets Shortstop: Jose Reyes, Mets Outfield: Carlos Beltran, Mets Outfield: Alfonso Soriano, Nationals Outfield (tie): Lance Berkman, Astros; Andruw Jones, Braves Pitcher of the Year: Chris Carpenter, Cardinals Rookie of the Year: Dan Uggla, Marlins Comeback Player of the Year: Nomar Garciaparra, Dodgers Fireman of the Year: Trevor Hoffman, Padres As an Astros' fan, I like how the players made a special concession to include Berkman as an outfielder, when he only played about 3 games in the OF. As a Pujols fan, I can't see how they left him off their All-Star team, but I guess since they gave Howard the Player of the Year, they had to put him on there. And I also disagree that Chris Carpenter was Pitcher of the Year in the NL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 I agree with Carpenter as pitcher of the year in the NL; he arguably had the best numbers. I pronounce it "NAYFE" (naiwf). Not that I say it outloud, but you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Why did the Marlins fire the Manager of the Year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Because Jeff Loria is a cancer on baseball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Because Jeff Loria is a cancer on baseball He is the worst owner in sports. Why he hasn't been barred from the league is beyond me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 According to M & the MD, Matsuzaka rights will be put up for bidding this year, but hr won't be able to play in the MLB next year. He'll be in Japan next year, and then come to the MLB for the 08 season. Mike and the Mad Dog were mistaken. If he is posted this year, he is eligible to play in the US for the 2007 season. M&MD were probably confusing the posting with the fact that he would have been a free agent next summer had Seibu elected to keep him this season. Where does everyone think he will end up? Yankees appear to have the inside track and we all know that the posting fee won't mean much to them. How much would you pay for a pitcher who has never faced MLB talent? Is he worth the $75 million+ that he will probably get? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 That's cute that Joe Crede was voted to the All-Star team over A-Rod. Even in a down year, A-Rod's numbers were superior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Paul Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Torre's staying. I wonder how he'll mismanage the 2007 postseason I dunno. He'll have to read the next chapter of the Bobby Cox playbook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Bobby Cox never did anything stupid like move A-Rod to #8, or blew a 3-0 series lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2006 lol. On the 3rd base voting, I guess they really liked Crede's defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
