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something is holding this up but who or what????
QUOTE(Pozos Stick @ Dec 16 2003, 08:18 PM)
QUOTE(Caspir @ Dec 16 2003, 08:14 PM)
QUOTE(Redsox01545 @ Dec 16 2003, 08:11 PM)
isnt there somthing between Jeter and A-rod?
From what I've heard (can't recall from where) they don't like eachother at all which is a reason the Yanks backed off any pursuit of him. Don't wanna make the pretty boy Master Card spokesman mad now do they. But I've heard they dislike eachother to some extent. Could be because A Rod dwarfs Jeter in every part of the game.
We went from one superior SS to another. IIRC, sometime around the time ARod signed his big deal with the Rangers, he gave an interview (GQ I believe) in which ARod said that despite the World Series rings, Jeter isn't as good as ARod is (paraphrasing big time). Ever since the relationship has been exceptionally cool.
the the MFY's boy is Jelouse? I LOVE IT! its gotta suck to not be the best... or not even close .... poor jeter ... maybe he should go spend another nite on the town
QUOTE(CTSoxGrl @ Dec 16 2003, 08:16 PM)
Personally I think it should be "Jeter overrated". That would really drive him nuts.
That works for me. He is very overrated expecially by people like Gasbag, and McCarver.
It's amazing when you think that we are going to be able to watch ARod every day.
Red Sox meet with A-Rod, MLB officials in New York
By Gordon Edes, Globe Staff, 12/16/2003
Texas Ranger shortstop Alex Rodriguez and Boston general manager Theo Epstein met throughout the day today in New York with officials from Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association as talks continued about the possible restructuring of Rodriguez's record $252 million contract that could help clear the way for a trade of the superstar to Boston.
Gene Orza, the associate general counsel of the players association, said he met with Rodriguez, his wife Cynthia, Epstein and Robert Manfred, the executive vice president of labor relations and human resources of MLB.
The Red Sox and Rangers have been discussing a trade of Rodriguez to Boston for Manny Ramirez and other considerations. One of the sticking points in the trade is Rodriguez's contract. The Red Sox are hopeful that Rodriguez will be willing to rework some parts of the contract, which was signed in 2000 for 10 years and is the biggest in baseball history.
If Texas and Boston work out a deal for Rodriguez, the American League's Most Valuable player last year, the Red Sox would then look to trade their All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, who with his agent have been engaged in sometimes contentious talks with the Sox about a contract extension.
Epstein and Rodriguez first met on Monday night in New York and all parties got together first thing Tuesday and met until early evening.
By Gordon Edes, Globe Staff, 12/16/2003
Texas Ranger shortstop Alex Rodriguez and Boston general manager Theo Epstein met throughout the day today in New York with officials from Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association as talks continued about the possible restructuring of Rodriguez's record $252 million contract that could help clear the way for a trade of the superstar to Boston.
Gene Orza, the associate general counsel of the players association, said he met with Rodriguez, his wife Cynthia, Epstein and Robert Manfred, the executive vice president of labor relations and human resources of MLB.
The Red Sox and Rangers have been discussing a trade of Rodriguez to Boston for Manny Ramirez and other considerations. One of the sticking points in the trade is Rodriguez's contract. The Red Sox are hopeful that Rodriguez will be willing to rework some parts of the contract, which was signed in 2000 for 10 years and is the biggest in baseball history.
If Texas and Boston work out a deal for Rodriguez, the American League's Most Valuable player last year, the Red Sox would then look to trade their All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, who with his agent have been engaged in sometimes contentious talks with the Sox about a contract extension.
Epstein and Rodriguez first met on Monday night in New York and all parties got together first thing Tuesday and met until early evening.
QUOTE(crazy carls agent @ Dec 16 2003, 08:23 PM)
QUOTE(CTSoxGrl @ Dec 16 2003, 08:16 PM)
Personally I think it should be "Jeter overrated". That would really drive him nuts.
That works for me. He is very overrated expecially by people like Gasbag, and McCarver.
It's amazing when you think that we are going to be able to watch ARod every day.
And since they are going to have to see each other 19 times a year including playoffs (if they actually make them this year
) I going to be real interested in seeing what Jeter's expression is going to be.
QUOTE(Theo-logist78 @ Dec 16 2003, 07:20 PM)
QUOTE(Pozos Stick @ Dec 16 2003, 03:46 AM)
QUOTE(Ltrain3000 @ Dec 16 2003, 03:42 AM)
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Will any of the newbies here ever gain membership to SoSH?
How the ###### do I get membership into that thing anyway?
You have to be recommended by a "respected" member of SoSH.
Respected on that board translates a little different here. I'd rather laugh at ESPN.com trolls than spend time at SOSH.
Agreed, Theo-logist. SoSH has many fine posters but is operated by semi-elitist snobs who think their Sox-dom trumps that of all others.
With all this traveling for Theo, I wonder how many frequent flier miles he is getting?????
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It's amazing when you think that we are going to be able to watch ARod every day.
Its amazing to think im gonna be walking around town in an arod jersey
QUOTE(Fenway @ Dec 16 2003, 08:23 PM)
something is holding this up but who or what????
The players association is all that stands between ARod and a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Dotting the i's and crossing the t's.
QUOTE(crazy carls agent @ Dec 16 2003, 08:28 PM)
QUOTE(Fenway @ Dec 16 2003, 08:23 PM)
something is holding this up but who or what????
The players association is all that stands between ARod and a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Dotting the i's and crossing the t's.
Quick everyone start e-mailing the Players' Association ASAP. Let's help them move this deal along
QUOTE(CTSoxGrl @ Dec 16 2003, 08:25 PM)
QUOTE(crazy carls agent @ Dec 16 2003, 08:23 PM)
QUOTE(CTSoxGrl @ Dec 16 2003, 08:16 PM)
Personally I think it should be "Jeter overrated". That would really drive him nuts.
That works for me. He is very overrated expecially by people like Gasbag, and McCarver.
It's amazing when you think that we are going to be able to watch ARod every day.
And since they are going to have to see each other 19 times a year including playoffs (if they actually make them this year
) I going to be real interested in seeing what Jeter's expression is going to be. well hopefully the whitesox catcher will pop out his shoulder running to 3rd base in the 1st game of the season... then we wont have to even worry about making him mad
In defense of those that run SoSH, you have to look at it from the other side of the fence.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
QUOTE(Leephus Pitch @ Dec 16 2003, 08:26 PM)
QUOTE(Theo-logist78 @ Dec 16 2003, 07:20 PM)
QUOTE(Pozos Stick @ Dec 16 2003, 03:46 AM)
QUOTE(Ltrain3000 @ Dec 16 2003, 03:42 AM)
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Will any of the newbies here ever gain membership to SoSH?
How the ###### do I get membership into that thing anyway?
You have to be recommended by a "respected" member of SoSH.
Respected on that board translates a little different here. I'd rather laugh at ESPN.com trolls than spend time at SOSH.
Agreed, Theo-logist. SoSH has many fine posters but is operated by semi-elitist snobs who think their Sox-dom trumps that of all others.
Seems that way to me. There was some very poor usage of statisitics over there with regard to the A-Rod/Manny/Nomar thread that I was going to correct (stats are part of my line of work) but since I'm not a member couldn't do it.
Oh well their loss.
Anyway just remember putting together a baseball, team budget and all, must be looked at as a whole not analyzed in parts. Analyzing the parts without consideration of the whole will result in false conclusions that are meaningless in the end. In other words anyone saying that trading Nomar and Manny gets us just A-Rod (simplest terms) is missing the big picture. The actions of the entire off-season must be taken together including Schilling, Foulke and anything else.
Alan
Cheering for the Sox since'67
ESPN.com posts an article similar to Edes'.
QUOTE(PSF @ Dec 16 2003, 08:31 PM)
In defense of those that run SoSH, you have to look at it from the other side of the fence.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
I can respect moderating, and sure it can be a tall task at times. But the most of the guys at SOSH border on pretentious.
That being said, I enjoy the banter of most of the members here.
... ESPN News just said that the only way that the Yankees would be able to counter the A-Rod deal would be to purchase Babe Ruth all over again!!! Well they do already have the plaque, it's time to still rubbing it harder.
QUOTE(PSF @ Dec 16 2003, 08:31 PM)
In defense of those that run SoSH, you have to look at it from the other side of the fence.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
Thank you
QUOTE(Theo-logist78 @ Dec 16 2003, 08:50 PM)
QUOTE(PSF @ Dec 16 2003, 08:31 PM)
In defense of those that run SoSH, you have to look at it from the other side of the fence.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
My little site is easy to moderate, as there aren't THAT many visitors...but even still, I"ve had problems with trolls in chat.
Since being asked to help out here at RR, I can see the point of LJ and others as to why they have restricted membership once it got to a certian level. Moderating boards such as these is a thankless endeavor where no matter what you do, somebody is going to be pissed off.
I can respect moderating, and sure it can be a tall task at times. But the most of the guys at SOSH border on pretentious.
That being said, I enjoy the banter of most of the members here.
After honestly fallowing the sosh website for a quite long time .. it didnt take me a long time to switch to this board... i like the people better here and the appreance of t his board is alot better.. keep up the gooad work I sure did wish JWh gave a post here
"Henry hasn't responded to e-mails or calls from The Associated Press. But following a series of skeptical postings about the trade on a Red Sox fan Web site, a participant identified as ``JohnWHenry'' said, ``Come on now. Don't start to waver on us. It's the holidays. Be of good cheer! It's going to be just a great, exciting season. Hang in there.''
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
I couldn't have said it any better myself Since67
This isn't just A-Rod & prospects for Manny & Nomar. It's a grander scheme involving replenishing (So I'm lead to believe) some of the beleaguered upper minors while strengthening the team to perform at a top level during the regular season, at and an even higher level during the post season
This isn't just A-Rod & prospects for Manny & Nomar. It's a grander scheme involving replenishing (So I'm lead to believe) some of the beleaguered upper minors while strengthening the team to perform at a top level during the regular season, at and an even higher level during the post season
QUOTE(thanman2 @ Dec 16 2003, 08:21 PM)
QUOTE(Caspir @ Dec 16 2003, 05:02 PM)
If you read the whole post I said I was only playing devil's advocate and believe the deal is dont so basicly you didn't read the whole post or half assedly (not a word) quoted me.
I was merely amused by the juxtaposition of your first few sentences that were frought with needless worry and your subsequent celebration of the deal's apparent consummation. And of course, you now say that you're not that excited by the deal.
It's natural to have conflicting emotions about something of this magnitude, but I am an optimist (a cynical optimist, no less) so I am nothing but happy right now.
Your correct in my mood swings from ecstatic to scared shit ... But a massive change such as this to a team I (and we) all follow with all our hearts brings about so many mixed feelings. Love A Rod miss Manny, A Rod's great, damn I liked Nomar, LF is vacant, trust Theo, 2b 2b 2b, We'll figure it out. It's like a roller coaster. But I am excited about the potential this team has even before LF and 2b are resolved.
QUOTE(ThePlayer @ Dec 16 2003, 08:56 PM)
"Henry hasn't responded to e-mails or calls from The Associated Press. But following a series of skeptical postings about the trade on a Red Sox fan Web site, a participant identified as ``JohnWHenry'' said, ``Come on now. Don't start to waver on us. It's the holidays. Be of good cheer! It's going to be just a great, exciting season. Hang in there.''
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
yah so better reason for him to switch over 2 this board... we will keep his thoughts private
QUOTE(Jonnyboy @ Dec 16 2003, 08:59 PM)
QUOTE(ThePlayer @ Dec 16 2003, 08:56 PM)
"Henry hasn't responded to e-mails or calls from The Associated Press. But following a series of skeptical postings about the trade on a Red Sox fan Web site, a participant identified as ``JohnWHenry'' said, ``Come on now. Don't start to waver on us. It's the holidays. Be of good cheer! It's going to be just a great, exciting season. Hang in there.''
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
yah so better reason for him to switch over 2 this board... we will keep his thoughts private
You and I might Johnnyboy, but I'm sure there are a few lurkers out there who.
Perhaps maybe even some "mainstream" media types.
Does anybody else think that this whole ARod/Manny/Nomar set of scenarios would never happen but for the Schilling and Foulke deals?
I know this isn't, as I have posted before...Arod < Nomar + Manny, but i think with the probable drop off in numbers from the LF spot, and the somewhat realistic potential of career years by some of the guys being just that, that improving the rotation and the pen makes the team far stronger , regardless of who plays shortstop (Nomar or ARod) and leftfield (Manny or ???)
It just further convinces me that there is a PLAN!!
I know this isn't, as I have posted before...Arod < Nomar + Manny, but i think with the probable drop off in numbers from the LF spot, and the somewhat realistic potential of career years by some of the guys being just that, that improving the rotation and the pen makes the team far stronger , regardless of who plays shortstop (Nomar or ARod) and leftfield (Manny or ???)
It just further convinces me that there is a PLAN!!
QUOTE(Theo-logist78 @ Dec 16 2003, 09:02 PM)
QUOTE(Jonnyboy @ Dec 16 2003, 08:59 PM)
QUOTE(ThePlayer @ Dec 16 2003, 08:56 PM)
"Henry hasn't responded to e-mails or calls from The Associated Press. But following a series of skeptical postings about the trade on a Red Sox fan Web site, a participant identified as ``JohnWHenry'' said, ``Come on now. Don't start to waver on us. It's the holidays. Be of good cheer! It's going to be just a great, exciting season. Hang in there.''
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
John Henry on SOSH...press knows he's posting there now
"The postings came at 4:26 a.m. Henry has confirmed that he uses that screen name for the ``Sons of Sam Horn'' bulletin board"
yah so better reason for him to switch over 2 this board... we will keep his thoughts private
You and I might Johnnyboy, but I'm sure there are a few lurkers out there who.
Perhaps maybe even some "mainstream" media types.
hate when that happens ! o well... let it be know to big ortiz or k millar and they wont care about media ... ! id love to have a nice talk with the big tiz
Pudge's middle digit takes a backseat to my new avatar.
Bring it home #3 !!!
Bring it home #3 !!!
HAHAHAH i love the jersey staz
Wow, that jersey is the best thing I've seen on here!
I can't tell you how much I love Kevin Millar.
Does anybody else get that queer music everytime they go to Dirt Dogs?
- Staz
(Thank you, thank you.... 15 years of Photoshop experience put to good use!)
Does anybody else get that queer music everytime they go to Dirt Dogs?
- Staz
(Thank you, thank you.... 15 years of Photoshop experience put to good use!)
Heres a thought. The MFYs are announcing Sheffield tomorrow at a press conference at Yankee Stadium. Wouldnt that be hilarious if the Sox scheduled a press conference for about 10 minutes after that ended and TOTALLY stole their thunder? God, that would just bring this whole thing full circle and make it absolutely PERFECT. just a thought.
QUOTE(staz @ Dec 16 2003, 09:17 PM)
Does anybody else get that queer music everytime they go to Dirt Dogs?
What music?
QUOTE(JohntheBaptist @ Dec 16 2003, 09:18 PM)
Heres a thought. The MFYs are announcing Sheffield tomorrow at a press conference at Yankee Stadium. Wouldnt that be hilarious if the Sox scheduled a press conference for about 10 minutes after that ended and TOTALLY stole their thunder? God, that would just bring this whole thing full circle and make it absolutely PERFECT. just a thought.
how bout 10 mins b4!? lets steal there thunder outright!
QUOTE(BoSoxGirl75 @ Dec 16 2003, 09:11 PM)
Wow, dirtdog is fast! Bet they don't have it posted on SoSH yet ...
QUOTE(JohntheBaptist @ Dec 16 2003, 09:18 PM)
Heres a thought. The MFYs are announcing Sheffield tomorrow at a press conference at Yankee Stadium. Wouldnt that be hilarious if the Sox scheduled a press conference for about 10 minutes after that ended and TOTALLY stole their thunder? God, that would just bring this whole thing full circle and make it absolutely PERFECT. just a thought.
I think your on to something. If Larry Luchino had his way, he would love to steal the spotlight from the Evil Empire.
QUOTE(Jonnyboy @ Dec 16 2003, 09:20 PM)
QUOTE(JohntheBaptist @ Dec 16 2003, 09:18 PM)
Heres a thought. The MFYs are announcing Sheffield tomorrow at a press conference at Yankee Stadium. Wouldnt that be hilarious if the Sox scheduled a press conference for about 10 minutes after that ended and TOTALLY stole their thunder? God, that would just bring this whole thing full circle and make it absolutely PERFECT. just a thought.
how bout 10 mins b4!? lets steal there thunder outright!
How about they schedule the announcement at the same time? That would be even better
It's just a sponsor thing staz. A way to pay the bills for his traffic. He gets dumped on all of the time, but works hard for leads and usually isn't too far off. That's more than you can say for several New England Journalists.
Is there really that much thunder to steal from that signing? I kinda think of Sheff as Mondesi Sr myself. A fine hitter, but certainly no Tino Martinez or Paul O'Neil. A great thought though Johnthebaptist, Theo & Co have done a great job of stealing most of the sports world's thunder in the Northeast all winter long.
Is there really that much thunder to steal from that signing? I kinda think of Sheff as Mondesi Sr myself. A fine hitter, but certainly no Tino Martinez or Paul O'Neil. A great thought though Johnthebaptist, Theo & Co have done a great job of stealing most of the sports world's thunder in the Northeast all winter long.
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Is there really that much thunder to steal from that signing? I kinda think of Sheff as Mondesi Sr myself. A fine hitter, but certainly no Tino Martinez or Paul O'Neil. A great thought though Johnthebaptist, Theo & Co have done a great job of stealing most of the sports world's thunder in the Northeast all winter long.
theo, i would simply disagree that sheffield is a GREAT hitter- gets on base, hits for crazy power, appears to be getting better with age- the only knock on him is his defense, and his character, but as for the latter, well, looking around the MFY clubhouse, maybe he'll fit in acting like an @sshole. Anyway, ya, as for doing it at the same time- thats GOLD. I mean, it might piss off MLB, and make them look nasty, whereas if they did it ten minutes later, itd look like good old fashioned one-upsmanship (i dont know, im trying to think along with a mediot looking to spin this against the sox) either way, Im starting to wonder if this might happen tomorrow after all. Ive still got my spot of tomorrow, 4PM
QUOTE(JohntheBaptist @ Dec 16 2003, 09:28 PM)
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Is there really that much thunder to steal from that signing? I kinda think of Sheff as Mondesi Sr myself. A fine hitter, but certainly no Tino Martinez or Paul O'Neil. A great thought though Johnthebaptist, Theo & Co have done a great job of stealing most of the sports world's thunder in the Northeast all winter long.
theo, i would simply disagree that sheffield is a GREAT hitter- gets on base, hits for crazy power, appears to be getting better with age- the only knock on him is his defense, and his character, but as for the latter, well, looking around the MFY clubhouse, maybe he'll fit in acting like an @sshole. Anyway, ya, as for doing it at the same time- thats GOLD. I mean, it might piss off MLB, and make them look nasty, whereas if they did it ten minutes later, itd look like good old fashioned one-upsmanship (i dont know, im trying to think along with a mediot looking to spin this against the sox) either way, Im starting to wonder if this might happen tomorrow after all. Ive still got my spot of tomorrow, 4PM
gary is deff a very good player giving the yankees an excellent 2-3-4 in their lineup ... hopefully injuries will bog them down.. if not our pitching staff should handle that
DD...any information on the press conference tomorrow or Thursday?
I love asking this question. This is the biggest trade in the history of baseball and the Red Sox are involved...you gotta love it!
Here is the headlines for 2004-"Good-Bye Curse-AROD has arrived! Who is Babe Ruth anyway?
I love asking this question. This is the biggest trade in the history of baseball and the Red Sox are involved...you gotta love it!
Here is the headlines for 2004-"Good-Bye Curse-AROD has arrived! Who is Babe Ruth anyway?
Sheffy is an A-hole! I can't believe that MFY are going to sign him when Vlad is still out there. I guess Uncle Doc's got Georgie's ear.
Is anybody surprised that Youkilis' name hasn't been mentioned as part of any deal for a front-line OF?
Is anybody surprised that Youkilis' name hasn't been mentioned as part of any deal for a front-line OF?
I can see how Sheff might be a good hitter and so, but I can't see him not arguing with Torre or George. I give him 1 month before he starts mouthing off.
QUOTE(Trot's NoArms @ Dec 16 2003, 09:32 PM)
Sheffy is an A-hole! I can't believe that MFY are going to sign him when Vlad is still out there. I guess Uncle Doc's got Georgie's ear.
Is anybody surprised that Youkilis' name hasn't been mentioned as part of any deal for a front-line OF?
Is anybody surprised that Youkilis' name hasn't been mentioned as part of any deal for a front-line OF?
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Is anybody surprised that Youkilis' name hasn't been mentioned as part of any deal for a front-line OF?
THey would never give him up ! thats their pride and joy... like a son they have been raising for years
QUOTE(Trot's NoArms @ Dec 16 2003, 09:32 PM)
Is anybody surprised that Youkilis' name hasn't been mentioned as part of any deal for a front-line OF?
I don't think that the Sox would part with him anyway. They see him as a really high prospect and since they are still rebuilding they might not be willing to part with all their high prospects at this point.
WHOEVER THOUGHT OF THAT IDEA OF SCHEDULING A PRESS CONFERENCE TEN MINUTES AFTER THE YANKEES ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF HEAD CASE SHEFFIELD WAS BRILLANT. PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN.
QUOTE(JohntheBaptist @ Dec 16 2003, 09:28 PM)
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Is there really that much thunder to steal from that signing? I kinda think of Sheff as Mondesi Sr myself. A fine hitter, but certainly no Tino Martinez or Paul O'Neil. A great thought though Johnthebaptist, Theo & Co have done a great job of stealing most of the sports world's thunder in the Northeast all winter long.
theo, i would simply disagree that sheffield is a GREAT hitter- gets on base, hits for crazy power, appears to be getting better with age- the only knock on him is his defense, and his character, but as for the latter, well, looking around the MFY clubhouse, maybe he'll fit in acting like an @sshole. Anyway, ya, as for doing it at the same time- thats GOLD. I mean, it might piss off MLB, and make them look nasty, whereas if they did it ten minutes later, itd look like good old fashioned one-upsmanship (i dont know, im trying to think along with a mediot looking to spin this against the sox) either way, Im starting to wonder if this might happen tomorrow after all. Ive still got my spot of tomorrow, 4PM
Perhaps I didn't express my thoughts fully on Sheff. He's better than a fine hitter, hell let's call him Barry Jr with the bat for all of the reasons you listed, since he's also Mondesi Sr with the 'tude!
Right now I want this deal in place to watch the other dominos fall. We have a general idea of the the Ramirez/Rodriguez deal will involve, but I want to see these other cards. These guys could fool anybody from the World Series of poker, it's amazing how tight lipped they are.
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WHOEVER THOUGHT OF THAT IDEA OF SCHEDULING A PRESS CONFERENCE TEN MINUTES AFTER THE YANKEES ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF HEAD CASE SHEFFIELD WAS BRILLANT. PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN
.hey now, come on, lets give credit where credit is due. it was me.
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Perhaps I didn't express my thoughts fully on Sheff. He's better than a fine hitter, hell let's call him Barry Jr with the bat for all of the reasons you listed, since he's also Mondesi Sr with the 'tude!
fair enough, fine sir. simply put, we should all guess when the first sheffield related blowup comes (although to be fair, he was never a problem in atlanta and had some of his finer seasons there.)
QUOTE(Theo-logist78 @ Dec 16 2003, 09:24 PM)
It's just a sponsor thing staz. A way to pay the bills for his traffic. He gets dumped on all of the time, but works hard for leads and usually isn't too far off. That's more than you can say for several New England Journalists.
I know... I was just kidding... but for some reason, I want to go out and buy a VW Beetle.
I spend a LOT of time on the net and designing for the web, and for breaking Sox news, you simply can do any better than The Dawg!
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Does anybody else get that queer music everytime they go to Dirt Dogs?
Yeah its the ad for Polyhphonic sSpree, just close the popup and youll be free of it.
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I don't think that the Sox would part with him anyway. They see him as a really high prospect and since they are still rebuilding they might not be willing to part with all their high prospects at this point.
The Greek God Of Walks is really hurting himself with recent performances against advanced compteition. I think the reason he hasnt been included in trade talks is that his AAA/Mexican league performances have really soured a lot of organizations on him. Check out the numbers:
AAA
ba: .165
obp: .295
slg: .248
bb: 18
rbi: 15
Mexican Pacific Winter League
BA.259
OBP.413
SLG.304 SLG
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Perhaps I didn't express my thoughts fully on Sheff. He's better than a fine hitter, hell let's call him Barry Jr with the bat for all of the reasons you listed, since he's also Mondesi Sr with the 'tude!
You can pretty much just call him Barry Jr., since even Mondesi or Sheffiled can match Barry's tude.
QUOTE(tkwilly @ Dec 16 2003, 09:34 PM)
WHOEVER THOUGHT OF THAT IDEA OF SCHEDULING A PRESS CONFERENCE TEN MINUTES AFTER THE YANKEES ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF HEAD CASE SHEFFIELD WAS BRILLANT. PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN.
Yes... that would be terrific.
"And here we have live broadcast of the Yankees oress conference of signing Gary Sheffield... Let's pick up Brian Cashman..."
"blah blah... helps the team..."
"and we interrupt this broadcast to go to the press conference of the biggest trade in sports history."
THAT would be sensational.
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