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**Yumchah** · 01-25-2006, 7:43 PM

Big Hurt signs with Oakland...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

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**GreenMonster** · 01-25-2006, 8:44 PM

Given his recent injuries, maybe the nickname "big hurt" shouldn't be used any more

gocubsgo55 · 01-25-2006, 8:59 PM

glad to see him get some recognition and continue his career. although he was on the "other" team, he's had a great career and im glad for him

Scottman111 · 01-25-2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Doom878

Very interesting.

Where's Mr. Reds fan. I can't believe they fired the GM at this part of the offseason.

Happy to see him go, he was a nobody. Same goes for our former owner (Linder) These new owners seem to like baseball, unlike him. We've been needing a change for a while.

Although it is kind of a strange time to fire him...but the rumor always was that one of the assistants has the brains, so I'm kind of thinking he's our future GM, maybe now or down the road a bit.

Doom878 · 01-26-2006, 12:21 AM

Speaking of GM's Theo was officially named GM again.

Lister00169 · 01-26-2006, 1:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Yumchah

Big Hurt signs with Oakland...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

I think this solidifies our shot at the title this year (as long as Thomas stays healthy and Bradley doesn't shoot anyone)

Doom878 · 01-26-2006, 9:28 AM

You have as much chance as Big Hurt staying healthy as you do to trading for Manny Ramirez.

GIBSON6594 · 01-26-2006, 9:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lister00169

I think this solidifies our shot at the title this year (as long as Thomas stays healthy and Bradley doesn't shoot anyone)

I still think Oakland will finish last in their division as it stands now, but we will see

**Yumchah** · 01-26-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lister00169

I think this solidifies our shot at the title this year (as long as Thomas stays healthy and Bradley doesn't shoot anyone)

You hafta get past the WS champs first...!

Lister00169 · 01-26-2006, 4:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Yumchah

You hafta get past the WS champs first...!

Correct, but the A's went 7-2 vs. the WS champs in 2005, so I think that wouldn't be too tough of a task

**Yumchah** · 01-26-2006, 4:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lister00169

Correct, but the A's went 7-2 vs. the WS champs in 2005, so I think that wouldn't be too tough of a task

Meh, that was the regular season...

Doom878 · 01-26-2006, 4:43 PM

Is Seattle that much better?

GIBSON6594 · 01-26-2006, 4:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Doom878

Is Seattle that much better?

Well, a potential powerhouse if Ichiro, Beltre, Sexson, and Ibanez hit like they can. Johjima is supposed to be good, but we havn't seen him play in the majors yet and Feliz Hernandez is supposed to be the next Pedro and his short showing last year may have proved that to be true.

Scottman111 · 01-27-2006, 12:29 AM

Yeah I think if Seattle's offense comes together (unlike last year) they might have a chance. Their pitching still kinda scares me though

And I think not having Bret Boone will be a killer

Lister00169 · 01-27-2006, 2:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Yumchah

Meh, that was the regular season...

**GreenMonster** · 01-27-2006, 8:21 PM

Coco Crisp coming to Boston?? Sure looks that way...

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...xtras/thebuzz/

That would at least fill one hole

CL Platano · 01-27-2006, 9:28 PM

**GreenMonster** · 01-28-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster

Coco Crisp coming to Boston?? Sure looks that way...

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...xtras/thebuzz/

It's official now... Just got the email from the red sox:

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/NASApp/...=.jsp&c_id=bos

esCarbonie · 01-31-2006, 11:11 AM

even though he cant hit for shit I like the gonzalez pickup.. one year, cheap contract.. All of a sudden the infield defense and CF is nasty

Snow (forget youk for a sec)
Lowell
Loretta
Gonzalez
Crisp

that aint bad... and Pedroia and Cora are good defensively too. and if David Murphy can get healthy he is a nasty defensive CF/4th outfielder

besides the lack of hitting I like the options there... can always trade one of those guys logged up at 2nd/short for some help too.

not bad theo and co., not bad

Always Dirty · 01-31-2006, 11:18 AM

It's a whole new team. I'm looking forward to getting the season moving.

Doom878 · 01-31-2006, 11:21 AM

Lowell and Gonzalez = sick Ex-Marlin defense. I think Lowell got the Gold Glove at 3rd even though he didn't play everyday toward the end. Not to mention he had few errors.

**GreenMonster** · 01-31-2006, 11:25 AM

Pete, they picked up a 4th out fielder (Dustan Mohr) to replace Gabe Kapler as insurance untill Murphy can come up from the minors...

With Pedroia, Graffinino, and Loretta, Cora, and Gonzalez for SS and 2nd, we've got some depth (maybe trade bait)...

Seems like the team is pretty much in place for spring training (18 more days till catchers and pitchers report).

Manny is going to stay put... Rumors have it that his wife wanted Manny out of boston, but Manny likes it here (close to his girlfriends)... Manny asked the sox to trade him, Sox tried, so now Manny can tell the wife, "Hey, look, I tried, but we're stuck here"

Wells will be in a sox uniform untill at least spring training.

Not sure if anyone else is going to get traded, but Clement's name comes up often...

Overall, I like what I see....

esCarbonie · 01-31-2006, 11:35 AM

^^ word... I feel much better than I did two weeks ago

how is that mohr guy

GIBSON6594 · 01-31-2006, 11:46 AM

Wow, it almost seams like the Yankees and BoSox are direct opposites. A slugging powerhouse with weak pitching and defense against a pitching and defense powerhouse against weak hitting.

**GreenMonster** · 01-31-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by esCarbonie

how is that mohr guy

No clue... The Sox haven't even announced his signing...

I haven't done any research on him...

from http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...xtras/thebuzz/

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Last updated: 01/27
Sox apparently sign Mohr to minor league deal
Any day now, the Sox will announce the addition of former Rockie Dustan Mohr, who has been signed to a minor league contract. Mohr, 29, managed a career-high 17 homers in just 266 at-bats last year. But, he hit 13 of those at Coors Field and batted just .214, a season after hitting .274 with a .394 on-base percentage in 117 games with San Francisco. Mohr has played predominantly in right field and figures to contend for the team's fourth outfield spot. If he makes the club, Mohr could spell Trot Nixon against lefthanded starting pitchers.

Doom878 · 01-31-2006, 11:52 AM

They say pitching wins games....

If Florida had money, I guarantee Manny would try to come down here since he lives here. Damn our market sucks.

GIBSON6594 · 01-31-2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Doom878

They say pitching wins games....

Tell that to Oakland

Doom878 · 01-31-2006, 1:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594

Tell that to Oakland

My Marlins won both titles with pitching. Our ex-rotation are megamillionaires.

esCarbonie · 01-31-2006, 2:23 PM

supposedly the Marlins are still stacked with young pitching talent

Scottman111 · 01-31-2006, 2:28 PM

I just read in the newspaper that Adam Dunn broke his hand twice last year, but wouldn't let them treat it so he just played through the pain

Crazy mofo...only missed three games last year and one in '04.

The first time somebody stepped on it on a pickoff move, then he got hit by a pitch....

Doom878 · 01-31-2006, 3:46 PM

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Originally Posted by esCarbonie

supposedly the Marlins are still stacked with young pitching talent

Their stacked with a lot of young talent but that's because we unloaded our team. We'll see what we can keep. In 97 after the first title, a lot of those trades were pointless. Moises Alou had a nice year but we got jack for him. Some others were steals as we got Derrek Lee while San Diego rented Kevin Brown until he became the $100 million man.

esCarbonie · 01-31-2006, 5:32 PM

your GM now is supposed to be the man though. back then it was a retard huizenga stoolie

Doom878 · 02-01-2006, 8:55 AM

Dombrowski? Nah, he put together a nice squad when we won in 97. I believe he helped build the strike shortened Expos as well that had the best record in the majors that year. He's the GM at Detroit now. Let's see how he does his 2nd year now that Leyland is back.

Scottman111 · 02-01-2006, 3:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Doom878

Dombrowski? Nah, he put together a nice squad when we won in 97. I believe he helped build the strike shortened Expos as well that had the best record in the majors that year. He's the GM at Detroit now. Let's see how he does his 2nd year now that Leyland is back.

When did he leave the Marlins?

Doom878 · 02-01-2006, 3:55 PM

I got my dates all wrong. Dombrowski has been there since 01. I don't know why I thought later.

**Yumchah** · 02-09-2006, 2:47 PM

Molina's a Jay...bitter however.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2324660

GIBSON6594 · 02-09-2006, 3:03 PM

Now i'm starting think that Jays>Sox

**Yumchah** · 02-09-2006, 3:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594

Now i'm starting think that Jays>Sox

:ibtmassholeswhoasksifyouareouttolunch:

GIBSON6594 · 02-09-2006, 3:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Yumchah

:ibtmassholeswhoasksifyouareouttolunch:

I'm prepared to take the heat

Doom878 · 02-09-2006, 4:01 PM

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