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Glassroots · 07-19-2010, 04:31 PM

In regards to the Jays/Braves trade last week, seems the Jays are getting the better of the deal so far.

Y.Escobar (Jays) is batting .462 with 1 HR, 3 Runs, and 5 RBI in only 3 games
A.Gonzalez (Braves) is batting .231 with 0 HR, 2 Runs and 0 RBI in 4 games

Not to mention Escobar hit his 1st homer since September. I think the Jays aggressive hitting philosophy has something to do with this.

Heck Ichiro would probably hit 40 HR in a Jays uniform.

Wingman1977 · 07-19-2010, 05:13 PM

Boy, talk about the Muts getting a gift against the Giants yesterday. If they had lost yesterday (and they should have), it would be doom and gloom in Flushing right now.

Navster · 07-19-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Boy, talk about the Muts getting a gift against the Giants yesterday. If they had lost yesterday (and they should have), it would be doom and gloom in Flushing right now.

yes they should of lost... what a terrible call

Wingman1977 · 07-19-2010, 06:32 PM

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yes they should of lost... what a terrible call

It looks like the Mets are ahead of schedule of the beginning of their yearly collapse (it usually happens in Sept).

fatediesel · 07-19-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Boy, talk about the Muts getting a gift against the Giants yesterday. If they had lost yesterday (and they should have), it would be doom and gloom in Flushing right now.

Saw that highlight over lunch. I have no idea how you blow that call. It wasn't even close. Catcher Henry Blanco even admitted after the game that the runner was safe.

Batman1980 · 07-19-2010, 07:33 PM

Wow the Twins are 6-3 against the White Sox this year, that certainly is a nice change of pace from years past.

Wingman1977 · 07-19-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

Saw that highlight over lunch. I have no idea how you blow that call. It wasn't even close. Catcher Henry Blanco even admitted after the game that the runner was safe.

If he was called safe, there would have been a suicide watch in Queens.

Batman1980 · 07-20-2010, 01:36 AM

Young just singled but Kubel didn't advance to 3rd, guess that outfielder was on top of the situation.

Navster · 07-20-2010, 03:17 AM

BEAT L.A. BEAT L.A. BEAT L.A

Batman1980 · 07-20-2010, 03:21 AM

We're losing 7-3 to the Indians, are you kidding me with this crap, Minnesota?

wilky61 · 07-20-2010, 12:59 PM

ESPN.com article says Texas should make a big push to acquire Prince Fielder from the Brewers.

I'd rather him not, though...

fatediesel · 07-20-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

ESPN.com article says Texas should make a big push to acquire Prince Fielder from the Brewers.

I'd rather him not, though...

I was reading an ESPN.com article yesterday that said the Rangers weren't going to be able to take on any more big salaries because the team is in bankruptcy so the only way they could get Prince is if they could dump some salary or the Brewers would pay some of his salary (as the Mariners did with Cliff Lee). It's unlikely the Brewers would take back any salary, they'd just want prospects, and if they were going to pick up some of Prince's salary they'd expect more or better prospects. Prince is entering his final year of arbitration and will be due about $16 million next year.

wilky61 · 07-20-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

I was reading an ESPN.com article yesterday that said the Rangers weren't going to be able to take on any more big salaries because the team is in bankruptcy so the only way they could get Prince is if they could dump some salary or the Brewers would pay some of his salary (as the Mariners did with Cliff Lee). It's unlikely the Brewers would take back any salary, they'd just want prospects, and if they were going to pick up some of Prince's salary they'd expect more or better prospects. Prince is entering his final year of arbitration and will be due about $16 million next year.

If Texas does as you say, then it sounds like they're damning themselves for the next decade with the hopes of winning the WS real soon, this year or next. I believe they gave up their brightest prospect for Cliff Lee.

Prince's contract expires at the end of next season, yeah?

fatediesel · 07-20-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

Prince's contract expires at the end of next season, yeah?

Yes, Prince will be an unrestricted free agent after next season. His agent is Scott Boras and the rumor is he thinks Prince is worth $200 million over 8 years. I really have no idea who would pay that much for Prince. Adrain Gonzalez is a free agent in 2011 as well and a lot of teams would prefer him and he'd be cheaper. Albert Pujols will be a free agent as well but most people believe the Cardinals will pay whatever it takes to keep him. I think a lot of teams would be concerned about Prince's weight and wouldn't sign him to a deal for longer than 5 years.

wilky61 · 07-20-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

Yes, Prince will be an unrestricted free agent after next season. His agent is Scott Boras and the rumor is he thinks Prince is worth $200 million over 8 years. I really have no idea who would pay that much for Prince. Adrain Gonzalez is a free agent in 2011 as well and a lot of teams would prefer him and he'd be cheaper. Albert Pujols will be a free agent as well but most people believe the Cardinals will pay whatever it takes to keep him. I think a lot of teams would be concerned about Prince's weight and wouldn't sign him to a deal for longer than 5 years.

Haha, PF is about 3 inches taller and about 125 pounds heavier than I (nearly double my weight).

The ESPN.com article I was reading was minimizing the issue of his weight (comparing him to his also-large father and to Ryan Howard, both of whom the sportswriter believes "carry it well" and have "great feet").

Yeah I don't think I'd be willing at all to pay him $200m/8 years. I'm not sure he's consistent enough now, let alone down the road...

Wingman1977 · 07-20-2010, 05:23 PM

Scott Boras is baseball's version of David Falk. He's the agent MLB loves to hate and is part of the reason of what's wrong with baseball.

Navster · 07-20-2010, 06:12 PM

Lincecum vs Kershaw tonight... should be one hell of a pitched duel

fatediesel · 07-20-2010, 07:03 PM

Lou Piniella announced he will retire at the end of this season. It's not really like Piniella had a choice. His contract expires after the season and there was no way the Cubs were going to try to re-sign him considering the team's performance the last 2 years. I would expect him to do some sort of announcing work next year.

Batman1980 · 07-20-2010, 07:06 PM

Minnesota loses another game to the Indians in this series and I may start calling them the Stinkies.

fatediesel · 07-20-2010, 07:45 PM

Stephen Strasburg was named MLB's most marketable player under 25 in a survey among 50 sports business execs and media personalities. Evan Longoria of the Rays was 2nd, followed by the Braves Jason Heyward, the Rays David Price, and unsigned Nationals draft pick Bryce Harper was 5th. It's interesting that the Rays and Nationals each have 2 of the top 5 and should help them build a larger fan base.

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/140828

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07-19-2010, 04:31 PM	#6221
Glassroots Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:The Great White North Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:260 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:37	In regards to the Jays/Braves trade last week, seems the Jays are getting the better of the deal so far. Y.Escobar (Jays) is batting .462 with 1 HR, 3 Runs, and 5 RBI in only 3 games A.Gonzalez (Braves) is batting .231 with 0 HR, 2 Runs and 0 RBI in 4 games Not to mention Escobar hit his 1st homer since September. I think the Jays aggressive hitting philosophy has something to do with this. Heck Ichiro would probably hit 40 HR in a Jays uniform.

07-19-2010, 05:13 PM	#6222
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Boy, talk about the Muts getting a gift against the Giants yesterday. If they had lost yesterday (and they should have), it would be doom and gloom in Flushing right now.

07-19-2010, 07:33 PM	#6226
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Wow the Twins are 6-3 against the White Sox this year, that certainly is a nice change of pace from years past.

07-20-2010, 01:36 AM	#6228
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Young just singled but Kubel didn't advance to 3rd, guess that outfielder was on top of the situation.

07-20-2010, 03:17 AM	#6229
Navster Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Bay Area 510!!! Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:74	BEAT L.A. BEAT L.A. BEAT L.A

07-20-2010, 03:21 AM	#6230
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	We're losing 7-3 to the Indians, are you kidding me with this crap, Minnesota?

07-20-2010, 12:59 PM	#6231
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	ESPN.com article says Texas should make a big push to acquire Prince Fielder from the Brewers. I'd rather him not, though...

07-20-2010, 05:23 PM	#6236
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Scott Boras is baseball's version of David Falk. He's the agent MLB loves to hate and is part of the reason of what's wrong with baseball.

07-20-2010, 06:12 PM	#6237
Navster Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Bay Area 510!!! Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:74	Lincecum vs Kershaw tonight... should be one hell of a pitched duel

07-20-2010, 07:03 PM	#6238
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Lou Piniella announced he will retire at the end of this season. It's not really like Piniella had a choice. His contract expires after the season and there was no way the Cubs were going to try to re-sign him considering the team's performance the last 2 years. I would expect him to do some sort of announcing work next year.

07-20-2010, 07:06 PM	#6239
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Minnesota loses another game to the Indians in this series and I may start calling them the Stinkies.

07-20-2010, 07:45 PM	#6240
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Stephen Strasburg was named MLB's most marketable player under 25 in a survey among 50 sports business execs and media personalities. Evan Longoria of the Rays was 2nd, followed by the Braves Jason Heyward, the Rays David Price, and unsigned Nationals draft pick Bryce Harper was 5th. It's interesting that the Rays and Nationals each have 2 of the top 5 and should help them build a larger fan base. http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/140828

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