Scottman111

Oh yeah rub it in



I guess he's looking for even more playoff/WS experience, because I don't think he'll outplay Janish on offense and definitely not on defense.

I guess he had the same idea when he signed Edmonds last year.

And this is like the third story today I've seen on here and on espn.com before there's any mention of it on si.com

GIBSON6594

Yea, too bad you can't read anything but headlines on ESPN unless you are an Insider. Not to mention the SI articles/writers are so much better.

paz840

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Cubs acquire Matt Garza in 8-player trade

Yumcha

Not a bad addition to the rotation...Now, let's hope Big Z remains sane and does not go again.

Yumcha

Story here: http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com...ver-ohman.html

Yumcha

Details of the Garza trade here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...4051468.column

paz840

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Some recent transactions:

Padres sign Jorge Cantu. 1/$850K

Diamondbacks acquire Armando Galarraga from Detroit for RHP Kevin Eichhorn and LHP Ryan Robowski.

Angels acquire Vernon Wells from Blue Jays for Mike Napoli and Juan Rivera

Yankees sign Rafael Soriano and Andrew Jones. Soriano's deal is worth 3/$35MM. Jones' deal is worth $2MM plus up to $1.2MM more in incentives. Both players are represented by Scott Boras.

Rays sign Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon. Damon's deal is worth $5.25MM plus a potential $750K in bonus money based on attendance. Ramirez's deal is worth $2MM. Both players are represented by Scott Boras.

Twins re-sign Carl Pavano. The deal is worth 2-years, $16.5MM

Yumcha

Vernon Wells has trade value...?!?

civicdrivr

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Andruw Jones

dom

Good player, just not worth near $21.5 per. Can't believe the Jays were able to unload that contract.

Scottman111

Have hated him since the day he started playing



Love how the Blue Jays turned around and shipped Napoli to the Rangers. Wonder what the Angels think about that

Scottman111

I read that neither team would discuss if any cash was involved or how much each team will pay, etc.

It's amazing how much money the Angels have tied up in him, Hunter, and Matthews Jr. who isn't even on the team anymore.

Scottman111

Oh and the Reds signed Johnny Cueto to 4 years @ 27 million to go along with the recent Votto and Bruce long-term deals.

All homegrown talent, and the only way a small market team can stay competitive

Scottman111

And I wonder how far apart Pujols and the Cardinals are right now Tick tock!!!

civicdrivr

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Bartolo Colon?????? At least its a minor league deal...

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/N...ue-deal-012611

Scottman111

Anybody else think Pettite is going to pull a Favre this summer?

Scottman111

Oh and how many weeks until pitchers and catchers report?!?!

Yumcha

Go ChiSox and Cubs!

CocheseUGA

Braves v Mets 2/26.

That's going to be a long 20 days.

Yumcha

^ You a Pirates can, Cochese...?

CocheseUGA

Hell no. Proud member of the Tomahawk Nation.

Doom878

^Bandwagon with his Steelers and Braves JK

If Pettite comes back he'll be in Yummy's crosshairs

CocheseUGA

I hated the Falcons when I started getting into sports. The Steelers hadn't won a SB in 13 years.

Yumcha

Nah...keep in mind I'm only after Flipflavre because well, he plays for the Dikings and Packers...

Otherwise, I could care less.




And I don't hate your Heat as much as I may be showing online...

dom

Rumor is the Jays sent 5 million with Vernon.

He's a class act. I really hope he has a great year in LA.

Yumcha

Just a bit overpaid...then again, most MLB players are.

civicdrivr

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I think he will.

CocheseUGA

One more week!

Joe5.0

If you guys are interested I renewed our fantasy baseball league from last year - https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...6#post12696386

Yumcha

So, the deadline between Pujols and the Cards passes...I wonder if a deal will get done or do we have a big-time player becoming UFA come November?




:ibYankessthrowonebillionathim:

Doom878

Time to kill this Thread?

paz840

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I think he ends up staying in STL, but I can't wait to see the bidding war for him if/when he becomes a free agent.

I think Boston will make a strong run at him. Ortiz's $12.5M contract comes off the books after this season. So does the $14M being paid J.D. Drew, the $12M being paid to Papelbon, the $7.25M being paid to Cameron, the $5M being paid to Scutaro and the $2M being paid to Varitek. He'd just have to juggle 1B/DH time with Gonzo. If Pujols really wants to play for a contender, they'd be a good option.

paz840

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Gary Sheffield retires- HOF?

I think he has good offensive stats, but the Mitchell Report & PED admissions will make it hard for him to get in.

paz840

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Adam Wainwright likely out for the season with elbow injury.

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseb...27992bc8b.html

Devastating loss. Glad I'm not a Cardinals fan.

Yumcha

^ Yep, Wainwright's gone for the year...

Story here: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/2...rts/110229744/

Scottman111

Hmm, didn't realize he was 29. Thought he was younger.

And I still laugh when I see the money they gave to Kyle Lohse

paz840

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Wow, he's still owed $23.75 million over the next two years!

Apparently all it takes to cash in is one mediocre season and a team desperate for starting pitching.

I guess it's also no surprise that he's a Boras client.

Scottman111

When I first heard it announced, my reaction was a step or two below the Werth contract on the meter

I watched him pitch a lot when he was Red...one start he'd be completely untouchable, the next you'd think he was throwing batting practice. Seemed like every 3rd or 4th start was brilliance, and then the rest.

I guess they were betting on potential and having Duncan sort him out

MySoCalLife

I just saw on the news where they pay you to go to all the MLB games, all you have to do is to write your opinion on everything you see at the game. They dont tell us how much they pay you though.

paz840

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I read about that too...MLB Dream Job.
The winner is required to move to NYC and watch Every. Single. Game. and blog about them.

I wonder if my boss, wife and two kids would mind?

http://mlb.com/dreamjob/