2008-09 MLB Hot Stove Thread
01-07-2009, 03:56 PM
#242
Senior Moderator
^ Hence why I said he's not bad for a FIFTH pitcher. 
You could do alot worse for a guy 5th on the rotation on a MLB team.
You could do alot worse for a guy 5th on the rotation on a MLB team.
01-07-2009, 04:02 PM
#243
My Garage
01-07-2009, 04:16 PM
#246
Senior Moderator
01-08-2009, 12:20 AM
#247
Senior Moderator
Smoltz Close to Signing with BoSox
01-08-2009, 10:45 AM
#250
Reds re-signed Jerry Hairston Jr. He quietly had a damn good year for us.
Also I heard that the Dodgers are wanting to sign Adam Dunn if they can't reach an agreement with Manny. And I believe the Nats are also interested in Dunn.
Also I heard that the Dodgers are wanting to sign Adam Dunn if they can't reach an agreement with Manny. And I believe the Nats are also interested in Dunn.
and 
that john smoltz is no longer a brave.
01-08-2009, 03:49 PM
#255
Benchwarmer
01-08-2009, 04:25 PM
#256
I saw Derrick Turnbow signed a minor league deal with Texas.
That guy get a case of the Mark Wohlers head creeps or what? He was an All-Star a few years ago then fell off the deep end.
That guy get a case of the Mark Wohlers head creeps or what? He was an All-Star a few years ago then fell off the deep end.
01-09-2009, 06:23 AM
#257
Race Director
Dog is caught stealing a run at Citi Field
BY LISA L. COLANGELO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Thursday, January 8th 2009, 9:39 AM
<!-- ARTICLE CONTENT START --> A swift, four-legged Mets fan didn't wait for opening day to check out the new Citi Field.
A stray dog led animal control officers on a rainy romp through the stadium Wednesday after construction workers said she spent several days sniffing around the Mets' new digs.
The nimble pooch was finally snagged near the Jackie Robinson Rotunda after running the bases and racing up and down the aisles. Her rescuers have dubbed her Jackie.
"She was around home plate, ran up the first base line and ducked into the stands," said Mike Pastore, head of field operations for New York City Animal Care & Control. "We were going to set up a trap behind home plate."
Instead, Jackie ran into an enclosed area, and workers closed a gate behind her.
Pastore, Jackie and Animal Control Officer Eli Velazquez - all rain-soaked and exhausted - emerged from the stadium about 11 a.m.
"She was shaking and jumping around. This was probably her first time on a leash," Pastore said. "But once she calmed down, I was able to pet her."
The pooch, a brown-and-cream shepherd mix weighing about 40 pounds, seemed scared and hungry. She was brought to Animal Care & Control's Manhattan shelter for evaluation.
The pup - estimated to be about a year old - could be up for adoption as early as Saturday if she's healthy and doesn't have an owner.
Citi Field, the new Mets home, is still under construction, while demolition crews continue to dismantle Shea Stadium just next door.
Stray dogs are a common sight at the numerous junkyards and auto body shops next to the stadium.
"Several of the construction workers were concerned about what was going to happen to her and some even offered to adopt her," Pastore said. "She's a cute dog."
BY LISA L. COLANGELO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Thursday, January 8th 2009, 9:39 AM
<!-- ARTICLE CONTENT START --> A swift, four-legged Mets fan didn't wait for opening day to check out the new Citi Field.
A stray dog led animal control officers on a rainy romp through the stadium Wednesday after construction workers said she spent several days sniffing around the Mets' new digs.
The nimble pooch was finally snagged near the Jackie Robinson Rotunda after running the bases and racing up and down the aisles. Her rescuers have dubbed her Jackie.
"She was around home plate, ran up the first base line and ducked into the stands," said Mike Pastore, head of field operations for New York City Animal Care & Control. "We were going to set up a trap behind home plate."
Instead, Jackie ran into an enclosed area, and workers closed a gate behind her.
Pastore, Jackie and Animal Control Officer Eli Velazquez - all rain-soaked and exhausted - emerged from the stadium about 11 a.m.
"She was shaking and jumping around. This was probably her first time on a leash," Pastore said. "But once she calmed down, I was able to pet her."
The pooch, a brown-and-cream shepherd mix weighing about 40 pounds, seemed scared and hungry. She was brought to Animal Care & Control's Manhattan shelter for evaluation.
The pup - estimated to be about a year old - could be up for adoption as early as Saturday if she's healthy and doesn't have an owner.
Citi Field, the new Mets home, is still under construction, while demolition crews continue to dismantle Shea Stadium just next door.
Stray dogs are a common sight at the numerous junkyards and auto body shops next to the stadium.
"Several of the construction workers were concerned about what was going to happen to her and some even offered to adopt her," Pastore said. "She's a cute dog."
01-12-2009, 03:22 PM
#260
Team Owner
I didn't follow baseball when Jim Rice played but is he really that much better than Andre Dawson?
Rickey was my favorite player back in the day. That was because I didn't know how much of a surly bastard that he is. But the guy was such a beast.
Rickey was my favorite player back in the day. That was because I didn't know how much of a surly bastard that he is. But the guy was such a beast.
01-13-2009, 07:13 AM
#262
Team Owner
Next year will be Barry Larkin for sure. I saw Andres Galarraga, Fred McGriff, Robbie Alomar, and I can't remember who else. Hawk IMO was better than those guys except maybe Alomar since he played 2nd.
01-13-2009, 08:21 AM
#263
My Garage
01-13-2009, 09:42 AM
#265
My Garage
He was traded to us for almost nothing because his man love with Brady Anderson wasn't working out. Demanded a trade and the Mets took advantage. Then he sucked ass for us, probably because he couldn't take his mind off Brady Anderson's cock.
Bastard
Bastard
01-13-2009, 10:50 AM
#266
I still don't get why Bert Blyleven isn't in!
01-14-2009, 08:03 AM
#275
Race Director
Mets are makeing a couple of moves.
Perez and Cora
Perez and Cora
Mets close to deal with Cora
Alex Cora | Red Sox | Interested: Mets?
WEEI Radio in Boston reported on its website that former Red Sox infielder Alex Cora is close to finalizing a one-year, $2 million deal with the New York Mets. Cora, 33, batted .270 with no home runs and nine RBI last season. He played in 75 games, including 69 at shortstop.
Alex Cora | Red Sox | Interested: Mets?
WEEI Radio in Boston reported on its website that former Red Sox infielder Alex Cora is close to finalizing a one-year, $2 million deal with the New York Mets. Cora, 33, batted .270 with no home runs and nine RBI last season. He played in 75 games, including 69 at shortstop.
Mets to make offer to Perez
Oliver Perez | Mets
After losing out in the race for Derek Lowe, the New York Mets will turn to a backup plan that includes a run at Oliver Perez, the New York Times reports. The newspaper reported that the Mets have yet to offer Perez a contract, but they are expected to extend one within the next day or so. That disputes a report on MLB Network on Monday that claimed the Mets already made an offer. Lowe agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Agent Scott Boras, who brokered the deal for the 35-year-old Lowe, will try to secure a similar pact for Perez, a 27-year-old left-hander. The New York Times reported that the Mets, because of Perez%u2019s age, would feel more comfortable adding a fourth year, although no other team has yet to emerge as a suitor for him. The Mets are also weighing a run at Ben Sheets, but are wary of his injury history, and also could "redouble efforts" for Randy Wolf, the Times added.
Oliver Perez | Mets
After losing out in the race for Derek Lowe, the New York Mets will turn to a backup plan that includes a run at Oliver Perez, the New York Times reports. The newspaper reported that the Mets have yet to offer Perez a contract, but they are expected to extend one within the next day or so. That disputes a report on MLB Network on Monday that claimed the Mets already made an offer. Lowe agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Agent Scott Boras, who brokered the deal for the 35-year-old Lowe, will try to secure a similar pact for Perez, a 27-year-old left-hander. The New York Times reported that the Mets, because of Perez%u2019s age, would feel more comfortable adding a fourth year, although no other team has yet to emerge as a suitor for him. The Mets are also weighing a run at Ben Sheets, but are wary of his injury history, and also could "redouble efforts" for Randy Wolf, the Times added.
01-14-2009, 08:07 AM
#276
My Garage
I love the wording the writers choose. Saying the Mets "lost" the race for Derek Lowe. Give me a break. You don't think the Mets could have tripled what the Braves offered if they wanted to? They chose not to go as high as the Braves did because the Braves gave too much money and too many years to an aging, mediocre, middle of the rotation pitcher.
01-14-2009, 08:39 AM
#278
Benchwarmer
01-14-2009, 10:52 AM
#279
What Would Don Draper Do?
i'm scared that chipper jones will be leaving in midsummer.
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/...avesreact.html
Q&A / CHIPPER JONES: Ace ‘deserved opportunity’ to come back with Braves
By Carroll Rogers, Jeff Schultz
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Friday, January 09, 2009
Chipper Jones took the news of John Smoltz’s departure extremely hard, both in a conversation with Smoltz on the phone Wednesday night and in conversations with AJC reporters Thursday.
When speaking with reporter Carroll Rogers Thursday afternoon, and in a subsequent conversation with columnist Jeff Schultz, Jones had some harsh words for the way his former teammate was treated by the Braves. He also raised some doubts about how his own career with the Braves might end.
Q. How did you take all this?
A. I am disappointed. Very disappointed. Deflated. Frustrated. It’s been a very long offseason, not a lot of stuff to really get excited about, and then to have this, it just is the icing on the cake for me.
Q. You understand why Smoltz decided to sign with Boston?
A. I get it. Ultimately, it’s Smoltzie’s decision to go. But I don’t think anybody is blaming him. The money is significantly different. He doesn’t feel like the Braves are giving him the same respect that the Red Sox are. … My whole thing is John Smoltz has earned the right and earned the respect of everybody here if he wants to come back and pitch and says he is healthy enough, he deserves that opportunity. And you do whatever it takes to get it done. We’ve made so many gambles on players that haven’t panned out over the past few years, and if there was one guy in that clubhouse that I’m going to gamble a couple of million dollars on, it’s going to be that guy. If he says he can do it, I believe him.
Q. Fans are questioning why the Braves didn’t offer Smoltz more money when this is an offseason when the Braves have said they had money to spend. Do you agree?
A. For Smoltzie! That’s what I don’t understand. That’s what’s frustrating. I’m trying to be as diplomatic and as upbeat as I can possibly be, and it is being made very hard on me to be that way. John Smoltz has been one of the faces of this franchise for 20 years. There’s no reason for him at 41 years old to be playing anywhere but here.
Q. How was he when you talked to him last night?
A. He went through the whole scenario with me. The underlying tone was extreme disappointment —- and from my end it was shock. I could see anyone else going somewhere before John Smoltz. … After everything that’s happened to this organization this winter, the players and the fans need something good to happen. I’ve been keeping up with the news. I’ve been reading the blogs. The one silver lining we had was John Smoltz being back in the lineup this year. We could have had that dominant guy back in the lineup. But we won’t —- and for what, a couple of million dollars?
Q. You worried now about how things might end with you?
A. I don’t know how it’s going to end with me. This is my last year under contract with Atlanta. And this last 24 hours certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by me. I haven’t been offered an extension. If we’re 15 games out in July or August, I doubt they’re just going to let me become a free agent and get nothing in return.
Q. So you’re preparing yourself to be traded?
A. It’s not beyond the realm of possibilities.
Q. Were you expecting the Braves to make you an offer for an extension this winter?
A. I was told that it was going to happen by the Braves.
Q. Do you think it still might?
A. We’ve got over a month until spring training. Yeah, it could certainly happen. I’ve just been chalking it up to the Braves have bigger fish to fry. But it seems like somebody keeps coming along and eating all our fish.
Q. Did you have a chance to tell him you’ll miss him, what he’s meant to this organization?
A. We were so upset and so shocked that this is happening. We didn’t even really think about what could happen, that we’d be facing each other, that he could be pitching at [Turner Field] for Boston, that we could be facing him in Fenway Park. We didn’t even allow ourselves to think about that kind of stuff. We’re so shocked that this is actually taking place and that he’s moving on and playing for a different team. I wished him good luck. It’s like losing a brother. We’ve been to war with each other for the last 17 years. Now that’s not going to happen anymore. It’s very upsetting.
By Carroll Rogers, Jeff Schultz
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Friday, January 09, 2009
Chipper Jones took the news of John Smoltz’s departure extremely hard, both in a conversation with Smoltz on the phone Wednesday night and in conversations with AJC reporters Thursday.
When speaking with reporter Carroll Rogers Thursday afternoon, and in a subsequent conversation with columnist Jeff Schultz, Jones had some harsh words for the way his former teammate was treated by the Braves. He also raised some doubts about how his own career with the Braves might end.
Q. How did you take all this?
A. I am disappointed. Very disappointed. Deflated. Frustrated. It’s been a very long offseason, not a lot of stuff to really get excited about, and then to have this, it just is the icing on the cake for me.
Q. You understand why Smoltz decided to sign with Boston?
A. I get it. Ultimately, it’s Smoltzie’s decision to go. But I don’t think anybody is blaming him. The money is significantly different. He doesn’t feel like the Braves are giving him the same respect that the Red Sox are. … My whole thing is John Smoltz has earned the right and earned the respect of everybody here if he wants to come back and pitch and says he is healthy enough, he deserves that opportunity. And you do whatever it takes to get it done. We’ve made so many gambles on players that haven’t panned out over the past few years, and if there was one guy in that clubhouse that I’m going to gamble a couple of million dollars on, it’s going to be that guy. If he says he can do it, I believe him.
Q. Fans are questioning why the Braves didn’t offer Smoltz more money when this is an offseason when the Braves have said they had money to spend. Do you agree?
A. For Smoltzie! That’s what I don’t understand. That’s what’s frustrating. I’m trying to be as diplomatic and as upbeat as I can possibly be, and it is being made very hard on me to be that way. John Smoltz has been one of the faces of this franchise for 20 years. There’s no reason for him at 41 years old to be playing anywhere but here.
Q. How was he when you talked to him last night?
A. He went through the whole scenario with me. The underlying tone was extreme disappointment —- and from my end it was shock. I could see anyone else going somewhere before John Smoltz. … After everything that’s happened to this organization this winter, the players and the fans need something good to happen. I’ve been keeping up with the news. I’ve been reading the blogs. The one silver lining we had was John Smoltz being back in the lineup this year. We could have had that dominant guy back in the lineup. But we won’t —- and for what, a couple of million dollars?
Q. You worried now about how things might end with you?
A. I don’t know how it’s going to end with me. This is my last year under contract with Atlanta. And this last 24 hours certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed by me. I haven’t been offered an extension. If we’re 15 games out in July or August, I doubt they’re just going to let me become a free agent and get nothing in return.
Q. So you’re preparing yourself to be traded?
A. It’s not beyond the realm of possibilities.
Q. Were you expecting the Braves to make you an offer for an extension this winter?
A. I was told that it was going to happen by the Braves.
Q. Do you think it still might?
A. We’ve got over a month until spring training. Yeah, it could certainly happen. I’ve just been chalking it up to the Braves have bigger fish to fry. But it seems like somebody keeps coming along and eating all our fish.
Q. Did you have a chance to tell him you’ll miss him, what he’s meant to this organization?
A. We were so upset and so shocked that this is happening. We didn’t even really think about what could happen, that we’d be facing each other, that he could be pitching at [Turner Field] for Boston, that we could be facing him in Fenway Park. We didn’t even allow ourselves to think about that kind of stuff. We’re so shocked that this is actually taking place and that he’s moving on and playing for a different team. I wished him good luck. It’s like losing a brother. We’ve been to war with each other for the last 17 years. Now that’s not going to happen anymore. It’s very upsetting.