MLB: 2010 Off-Season News and Discussion Thread
I was able to implant a GPS tracker on him so I know where he is at all times. 
12-14-2010, 01:55 PM
#82
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I still want to see if Oswalt and Hamels can keep up what they did at the end of last season. Also curious to see how Lee does in a full regular season on one team. In the past two seasons he hasn't won over 14 games, and hasn't struck out 200 guys once in his career. His non-playoff numbers have been just good, not great.
Also, I know the Phillys now have what is arguably the best rotation in history, but they might have some trouble scoring runs next year. The offense is a bit different this year. Werth is gone, Utley can't stay healthy, Howard isn't giving the power he used to give, and Rollins is going downward fast.
They are still favorites to win the pennant, but it might not be as much of a runaway as some fans think...
Also, I know the Phillys now have what is arguably the best rotation in history, but they might have some trouble scoring runs next year. The offense is a bit different this year. Werth is gone, Utley can't stay healthy, Howard isn't giving the power he used to give, and Rollins is going downward fast.
They are still favorites to win the pennant, but it might not be as much of a runaway as some fans think...
12-14-2010, 02:34 PM
#83
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Also, I know the Phillys now have what is arguably the best rotation in history, but they might have some trouble scoring runs next year. The offense is a bit different this year. Werth is gone, Utley can't stay healthy, Howard isn't giving the power he used to give, and Rollins is going downward fast.
They are still favorites to win the pennant, but it might not be as much of a runaway as some fans think...
12-14-2010, 02:35 PM
#84
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^ 
Pitching is what wins championships...
Pitching is what wins championships...
12-14-2010, 02:36 PM
#85
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I can't recall the last big free agent who spurred a big $$$$ offer for "fit"...Maddux was the last one, I think?
$30M is nothing to laugh at. I mean, I'd slap Mother Teresa around for 1/10th of that.
$30M is nothing to laugh at. I mean, I'd slap Mother Teresa around for 1/10th of that.
12-14-2010, 02:45 PM
#86
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12-14-2010, 02:50 PM
#87
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12-14-2010, 03:27 PM
#88
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we technically (though not officially) have two professional football teams though. 
12-14-2010, 03:45 PM
#90
I still want to see if Oswalt and Hamels can keep up what they did at the end of last season. Also curious to see how Lee does in a full regular season on one team. In the past two seasons he hasn't won over 14 games, and hasn't struck out 200 guys once in his career. His non-playoff numbers have been just good, not great.
Also, I know the Phillys now have what is arguably the best rotation in history, but they might have some trouble scoring runs next year. The offense is a bit different this year. Werth is gone, Utley can't stay healthy, Howard isn't giving the power he used to give, and Rollins is going downward fast.
They are still favorites to win the pennant, but it might not be as much of a runaway as some fans think...
Also, I know the Phillys now have what is arguably the best rotation in history, but they might have some trouble scoring runs next year. The offense is a bit different this year. Werth is gone, Utley can't stay healthy, Howard isn't giving the power he used to give, and Rollins is going downward fast.
They are still favorites to win the pennant, but it might not be as much of a runaway as some fans think...
Couldn't have said it better. I can already see the stretch of 1-run wins and losses. Those wins being clutch hitting by the bottom of the order...
12-14-2010, 06:01 PM
#91
Whats up with RDX owners?
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12-14-2010, 07:15 PM
#92
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12-15-2010, 01:24 AM
#93
S E L L
A's signed Hideki Matsui to a 1 year deal.
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/new...s_oak&c_id=oak
I hope he can help the A's offense. One thing's for sure, there will be a lot more
s at the ballpark.
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/new...s_oak&c_id=oak
I hope he can help the A's offense. One thing's for sure, there will be a lot more
s at the ballpark.
12-15-2010, 05:15 PM
#96
A's signed Hideki Matsui to a 1 year deal.
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/new...s_oak&c_id=oak
I hope he can help the A's offense. One thing's for sure, there will be a lot mores at the ballpark.
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/new...s_oak&c_id=oak
I hope he can help the A's offense. One thing's for sure, there will be a lot more
s at the ballpark.Oakland picked up Rich Harden for their pen too.
12-15-2010, 08:54 PM
#97
I was pretty shocked when I heard Lee went back to Philly. I guess only time will tell if it's a good signing or not. That's a lot of money for an old man...never know what will happen 
Wishing him luck though...seems like a nice guy.
Wishing him luck though...seems like a nice guy.
12-15-2010, 10:19 PM
#98
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller, 92, dies of leukemia
12-15-2010, 10:24 PM
#99
He finished with 2,581 career strikeouts, led the American League in strikeouts seven times, pitched three no-hitters - including the only one on opening day - and recorded a jaw-dropping 12 one-hitters.
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Stirred by Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Feller enlisted in the Navy the following day - the first major league player to do so. He served as a gun captain on the USS Alabama, earning several battle commendations and medals.
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When he returned from military duty in 1946, Feller arguably had his finest season, going 26-15 with a 2.18 ERA and pitching 36 complete games and 10 shutouts.
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Stirred by Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Feller enlisted in the Navy the following day - the first major league player to do so. He served as a gun captain on the USS Alabama, earning several battle commendations and medals.
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When he returned from military duty in 1946, Feller arguably had his finest season, going 26-15 with a 2.18 ERA and pitching 36 complete games and 10 shutouts.
"My father kept me busy from dawn to dusk when I was a kid," Feller said. "When I wasn't pitching hay, hauling corn or running a tractor, I was heaving a baseball into his mitt behind the barn. I couldn't repay my debt to him, but I wanted to pass along the thought that if all the parents in the country followed his rule, juvenile delinquency would be cut in half in a year's time."
12-16-2010, 11:33 AM
#103
My first Avatar....
12-16-2010, 12:55 PM
#104
It is the holiday time of year
12-16-2010, 01:22 PM
#106
My first Avatar....
12-16-2010, 03:39 PM
#109
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12-16-2010, 03:40 PM
#110
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ChiSox to sign Crain...
Nice! Anything that weakens the Twips!
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/whit...reliever-crain
Nice! Anything that weakens the Twips!
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/whit...reliever-crain
12-16-2010, 10:15 PM
#112
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Shit, I was really hoping he'd resign with the Yanks.
12-17-2010, 09:41 AM
#114
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Would've been neato if the ChiSox could've inked Wood...but, he's an injury liability anyhow.
12-17-2010, 03:41 PM
#118
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^ 
12-17-2010, 06:37 PM
#119
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Yanks reach a deal with Pedro Feliciano
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/p...pitcher-121710
Orlando Hudson reaches agreement with the Padres
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/S...-Hudson-121710
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/p...pitcher-121710
Orlando Hudson reaches agreement with the Padres
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/S...-Hudson-121710
12-19-2010, 10:44 AM
#120
Zack Greinke traded to the Brewers
Wow, unexpected. Great move for Milwaukee. They picked up Shaun Marcum a couple weeks ago too.
Wow, unexpected. Great move for Milwaukee. They picked up Shaun Marcum a couple weeks ago too.
Last edited by paz840; 12-19-2010 at 10:47 AM.