MLB Discussion

[Captain Keyes]

Last time I checked BJ Ryan was going to the Blue Jays.

[Cuse510]

Ryan did go to the Jays.

 

Also, Paul Konerko resigned with the Sox, which is great for them. Not only is he an under-rated (well, at least he used to be under-rated) player, but he has also become the "face" of the franchise. Should be interesting to see what he and Thome can do together. Hopefully Jim can bounce back from last season.

[gta_player5]

busy week in baseball to say the least, konerko resigns with Chicago, thome goes to chicago for rowand, BJ ryan gets signed by the 'Jays, Billy Wagner signs with the mets, Kyle Farnsworth goes to the Yankees, and Tom Gordon signs with the Phillies.

 

busy week, i think the Whitesox had the best week though, they kept their best player and they got a good player to fill the DH spot that they were sorta missing, since there really was no one to put there other then Frank Thomas but he was injured for much of the year.

[woodprior383]

Dont forget about Furcal going to the Dodgers. I really hoped the Cubs could land him. Now hopefully we will pursue Juan Pierre realy hard and get him for our leadoff spot.

[gta_player5]

also its been made official today the Mets have landed Paul Lo Duca for 2 minor league pitchers... FLORIDA MARLINS FIRE SALE COME ONE COME ALL, FIRST COME FRIST SERVE.

theyre blowin up the team, gettin rid of big salaries and gettin young talent and tryin to develop it into a good team, since they most likely feel like "we spent money and nobody showed up and we still didnt do very good" so blow up the team and develop the raw talent.

 

also i think the yankees will pursue Pierre, they need a CF and a leadoff hitter, so he could be both, plus they need some one who can steal bases.

 

ALSO, haha, the cubs couldve used Furcal, Nomar just cant stay healthy, so they couldve used him

[gta_player5]

BUMP...

 

AJ Burnett has gone to the Toronto Blue Jays, theyre spendin money now, theyve spent $102 million on 2 pitchers, BJ Ryan and AJ Burnett both signed for 5 years, Burnett has a 5 year 55 mil contract. Ryan has a 5 year 47 mil contract. i still dont think they can they can compete with the Redsox and Yankees.

 

Also, the Yankees might get Juan Pierre for Scott Proctor and Henn (i forgot his first name) thats good theyve got their CF and their lead off hitter in one player.

[station]

Why the f*ck does Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez want out of Boston? That pisses me off..

 

I dig me some Boston Red Sox.

[noodles]

Damon wants a 7 year deal.

 

As far as the latter, that's just Manny being Manny.

[Cuse510]

The Cubs got Juan Pierre today! They got him in exchange for three pitchers (Sergio Mitre and two prospects.) I think this is really a good trade for the Cubs. Back in 2003, they made the playoffs in large part due to the spark that Kenny Lofton provided in the lead-off spot. Pierre can do the same thing. I know they are giving up quite a bit of potential, but they already have great starting pitching so it won't hurt too much, and I think Pierre is worth it.

[gta_player5]

Really busy offseason, today Alfonso Soriano was traded to the Nationals, he apparently was not happy in Texas and so he was traded to Washington for Brad Wilkerson, Tammel Sledge, and a player to be named.

 

Is it me or do the Rangers tend to trade away their best players alot????

[station]

Well in that case I better trash my Rangers Alfonso Soriano shirt. Oh well, I like the Red Sox way more than the Rangers. I just go to a lot of Rangers games because I live in the area.

[gta_player5]

yea i had to not where his shirt after the Yankees traded him to the Rangers. Im a Yankee fan, born in New York, raised in New York, dont ask how i came to like the Miami Dolphins i dont know.

 

But the Yankees need bullpen this offseason, thats all I know.

[darthYENIK]

Bengie Molina isn't coming back to the Angels.

 

Yeah, he's not the fastest or best hitter. But he's good catcher.

 

I'll miss you #1.

 

EDIT: Just read into it and they also let go Jarrod Washburn! What the f*ck. Now they don't have any leftys, not even in the pin! They better pick a couple up.

Edited December 8, 2005 by darthYENIK

[gta_player5]

Yankees aquirred former Red Sox pitcher Mike Myers today, I like him a little bit, it seems to me like his stuff is OK, but I am a little bit skecthy about him until I see how he does, because I saw him with previous teams and I didn't like what I saw.

 

But we'll see.......

[darthYENIK]

The Angels really seem like they are cleaning their club house. They are getting rid of premier players, and not getting in trades. Washburn, Byrd, B. Molina, DaVannon, and they may be benching center fielder Steve finley. They really look like they are relying on their AAA teams to produce some players. But with the release of Washburn and Byrd I think they need to look more toward the Majors for replacements.

 

EDIT: accidentally hit reply... I mean, what was wrong with the teams pitching last year? I agree they need more power at the plate, but why get rid of two great starters? And not try to use their salary for better batters. Oh well, the season is 4 1/2 months away, plent of time I hope.

Edited December 19, 2005 by darthYENIK

[gta_player5]

The Yankees have signed Johnny Damon to play centerfield and bat leadoff for them which will move Derek Jeter back to his natural 2 spot where he is more comfortable.

 

The contract is is 4 years.

[Cuse510]

The Yankees have signed Johnny Damon to play centerfield and bat leadoff for them which will move Derek Jeter back to his natural 2 spot where he is more comfortable.

 

The contract is is 4 years.

Wow, kind of weird seeing him go from the anti-Yankee to actually being a yankee...

 

Also, the Cubs signed Jacque Jones yesterday, which I think is a pretty good move. He slumped a bit last year, but I think he will put up solid numbers this year while providing his great defense.

[I Love Anna Kournikova]

The giants just traded Edgardo Alfonzo to the angles for Steve finley.

[pacman11]

The Yankees have signed Johnny Damon to play centerfield and bat leadoff for them which will move Derek Jeter back to his natural 2 spot where he is more comfortable.

 

The contract is is 4 years.

Now that is just Bullsh*t.

 

Johnny should of stayed in the RED SOX.

 

They are gonna booooo at him when he comes to play at Boston.

[darthYENIK]

 

The giants just traded Edgardo Alfonzo to the angles for Steve finley.

Good luck with him. Can't say I'll miss him.

 

EDIT: As for Damon. He's still a hippie caveman. But now I actually don't like him.

[I Love Anna Kournikova]

 

The giants just traded Edgardo Alfonzo to the angles for Steve finley.

Good luck with him. Can't say I'll miss him.

 

EDIT: As for Damon. He's still a hippie caveman. But now I actually don't like him.

He will be our 4th outfielder. We just need a solid reserve because of Barry.

 

We have Alou, Bonds, and Winn. thats 3 solids right there.

 

Pedro Feliz will finally get his chance to play 3rd base it looks like.

 

How I think the Giants starrtting lineup will be:

 

LF- Barry Bonds

CF- Randy Winn

RF- Moises Alou

3B- Pedro Feliz

SS- Omar Vizquel

2B- Ray Durham

1B- dont know

Pitcher Jason Shmidt

Catcher- Mike Matheny

 

EDIT: Thats the same as the giants website.

 

The first basemen they have listed is Lance Niekro followed by Mike Sweeney. both arent too good.

 

Would you guys go with Mike Sweeney or Lance Niekro?

Edited December 23, 2005 by I Love Anna Kournikova

[Captain Keyes]

It's Mark Sweeney. Mike Sweeney (who was an All-Star last year btw) is still on the Royals.

 

Seeing as Sweeney hits left-handed and Niekro is right-handed, it'll probably just be a platoon situation depending on the opposing pitcher.

[darthYENIK]

This is how, right now I think the Angels' lineup is gonna be.

 

Anderson - LF

Figgins - CF

Guerrero/Rivera - RF

Alfonzo - 3rd

Cabrera - SS

Kennedy - 2nd

Erstad - 1st

J. Molina - C

 

The changes to notice are Figgins in CF, Alfonzo in 3rd, and J. Molina (guess I can just call him Molina now since there will be no confusion ) catching.

 

Figgins was moved to CF after the recent trading of Finley to the Giants for Alfonzo, who will finally give the Angels a solid 3rd baseman, and hopefully some offense. Jose Molina is taking over as the main catcher as the Angels, for some reason or another, decided to let go of his free agent brother Bengie Molina. Jose is a notch under Bengie in my opinion, all except for his running. Bengie you're a great catcher, but you run like molasses.

[Cuse510]

The giants just traded Edgardo Alfonzo to the angles for Steve finley.

Good luck with him. Can't say I'll miss him.

 

EDIT: As for Damon. He's still a hippie caveman. But now I actually don't like him.

He will be our 4th outfielder. We just need a solid reserve because of Barry.

 

We have Alou, Bonds, and Winn. thats 3 solids right there.

 

Pedro Feliz will finally get his chance to play 3rd base it looks like.

 

How I think the Giants starrtting lineup will be:

 

LF- Barry Bonds

CF- Randy Winn

RF- Moises Alou

3B- Pedro Feliz

SS- Omar Vizquel

2B- Ray Durham

1B- dont know

Pitcher Jason Shmidt

Catcher- Mike Matheny

 

EDIT: Thats the same as the giants website.

 

The first basemen they have listed is Lance Niekro followed by Mike Sweeney. both arent too good.

 

Would you guys go with Mike Sweeney or Lance Niekro?

What about J.T. Snow? Did he retire? I've always liked him... Anyway, I vote for Niekro, cuz he's on my fantasy team (it's a keeper league).

 

@Yenik: Are you suggesting putting Vlad in a platoon?

[gta_player5]

Trade talks between the Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles. The players involed are:

 

Balt: Miguel Tejeda

ChiC: Mark Prior

 

The O's originally wanted Carlos Zambrano but the Cubs refused to make a deal. The Cubs also reported ly would like to acquire Eric Bedard and the Orioles refuse to do that. Why? Because they would like to partner up Bedard and Prior in their rotation.

 

If I were the Cubs I would offer Zambrano, and prospects for Tejeda, Bedard, and prospects. Just my opinion

 

But I think this deal would greatly benefit both sides as the both are trying to fill holes, the Cubs lack of a shortstop and the Orioles their lack of starting pitching. This would be a good trade.

[I Love Anna Kournikova]

They didnt resign JT Snow.

 

Kinda mad about that. I wanted to see him retire a giant. (if he doesnt).

[woodprior383]

Trade talks between the Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles. The players involed are:

 

Balt: Miguel Tejeda

ChiC: Mark Prior

 

The O's originally wanted Carlos Zambrano but the Cubs refused to make a deal. The Cubs also reported ly would like to acquire Eric Bedard and the Orioles refuse to do that. Why? Because they would like to partner up Bedard and Prior in their rotation.

 

If I were the Cubs I would offer Zambrano, and prospects for Tejeda, Bedard, and prospects. Just my opinion

 

But I think this deal would greatly benefit both sides as the both are trying to fill holes, the Cubs lack of a shortstop and the Orioles their lack of starting pitching. This would be a good trade.

I would much rather trade Prior that Z. Z has been the workhorse for the Cubs for 2 years while Prior has been on the injured list. Prior is the better pitcher but Z is much more healthy.

[darthYENIK]

The giants just traded Edgardo Alfonzo to the angles for Steve finley.

Good luck with him. Can't say I'll miss him.

 

EDIT: As for Damon. He's still a hippie caveman. But now I actually don't like him.

He will be our 4th outfielder. We just need a solid reserve because of Barry.

 

We have Alou, Bonds, and Winn. thats 3 solids right there.

 

Pedro Feliz will finally get his chance to play 3rd base it looks like.

 

How I think the Giants starrtting lineup will be:

 

LF- Barry Bonds

CF- Randy Winn

RF- Moises Alou

3B- Pedro Feliz

SS- Omar Vizquel

2B- Ray Durham

1B- dont know

Pitcher Jason Shmidt

Catcher- Mike Matheny

 

EDIT: Thats the same as the giants website.

 

The first basemen they have listed is Lance Niekro followed by Mike Sweeney. both arent too good.

 

Would you guys go with Mike Sweeney or Lance Niekro?

What about J.T. Snow? Did he retire? I've always liked him... Anyway, I vote for Niekro, cuz he's on my fantasy team (it's a keeper league).

 

@Yenik: Are you suggesting putting Vlad in a platoon?

Well a lot of last season Mike Scioscia did this kind of thing. He still kept Vlad in the DH, and gave RF to Rivera. But for the most part I'd bet they are gonna keep him on the field.

[I Love Anna Kournikova]

It's Mark Sweeney. Mike Sweeney (who was an All-Star last year btw) is still on the Royals.

 

Seeing as Sweeney hits left-handed and Niekro is right-handed, it'll probably just be a platoon situation depending on the opposing pitcher.

Oh whoops, sorry for that.

[darthYENIK]

I'm excited. It looks like the Angels are getting Tim Salmon ready for spring training, and hope he will be well enough to play. And I hope that almost two years of rehab and surgery didn't knock him down a few pegs. I also hope I get to go to his first game back in anaheim. There is nothing more awesome then hearing tens of thousands of fans go from quiet to a roar, when a player whose been out for a while gets announced on the starting lineup before a game. Especially when the player is considered the captain of the team.