Griffey traded to ChiSox-approved!!
by gg on Jul 31, 2008 8:19 AM EDT
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Per Rosenthal.
Ken Griffey Jr. has never played in a World Series. He might be on the verge of getting his chance.
The Reds have traded Griffey to the White Sox, pending his approval. Griffey will decide Thursday morning whether he will approve the deal, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. It is not known what the Reds would receive in return.
Griffey, as a player with 10 years of major-league service, five with the same club, has the right to block any deal. The White Sox attempted to acquire him from the Reds at the trade deadline in 2005, but the trade reportedly was nixed by Reds ownership for financial reasons.
The White Sox, leading the American League Central by a half-game, would use Griffey mostly in the outfield, the source said. However, they do not have an obvious spot for him unless they make another deal.
The Sox are set at the corners with Carlos Quentin in left and Jermaine Dye in right. They could play Nick Swisher at first to open center for Griffey, a move that would reduce the playing time of first baseman Paul Konerko. But Griffey has not played center regularly since 2006.
Griffey, 36, is batting .245 this season with a .355 on-base percentage, 15 home runs and 53 RBIs in 359 at-bats. Earlier this season, he hit his 600th home run.
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Jocketty!
Sweet Loretta Martin thought she was a woman.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 8:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So it's not a done deal then?
This seems strange to me that Walt didn’t get his approval first. It wouldn’t surprise me if he said no.
by Brian B on Jul 31, 2008 8:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me neither
But then things get leaked a lot of times before they are finalized, so this deal may not be as close as Rosenthal believes.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But a player like Griffey (Griffey's agent)...
..is gonna say we want final approval of this trade that we are approving right now.
He looks all-important in the media leaks.
Sweet Loretta Martin thought she was a woman.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe its their way of pressuring Griffey to say yes
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by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Griffey is not 36 like the article says.
by Brian B on Jul 31, 2008 8:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aw man, can't you just let him be 36 for one day???
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh... to be 36 again.
I’m bringing Sexyback.
Sweet Loretta Martin thought she was a woman.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's younger b/c he doesn't hustle
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by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 37 I'm not "old"!
We’ll I can’t very well call you “man”.
by Red Menace on Jul 31, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike and Mike just said this same thing, per Rosenthal's column
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 8:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is kind of a gut punch
i wasnt expecting this at all. ive been wanting to trade him for a few months now, but that it just might happen im actually really emotional. was that upper deck shot last night the last home run of Jr’s Reds career?
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 8:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and just one short of tying Sosa
looks like he might do it in Chicago.
by Brian B on Jul 31, 2008 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not going to that stage until it's official
But I’ll be a little bit sad if he’s dealt. Just a little bit, but if they get a decent return, it’s probably the right move.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto. hear hear
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I started feeling that way about Dunn last night
I was mentally prepared for it, but I realized I would feel sick the first time I saw him in another team’s uniform. I should write to Cosmo.
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you and Dunn have been courting for a long time
You have to allow yourself time to grieve when a relationship ends.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 behind Sosa
This is a really small detail but he’s going to pass Sosa at some point this season. It would be ironic if he did it in Sosa’s old city.
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by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 8:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know what kinda parts and pieces we might get in return?
I mean.. what second-tier prospects do the Sox have laying around?
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by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to say what Griffey's value is
but I have a feeling some GMs value him more than others. I have an inkling that Kenny Williams is one of those GMs.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox have been trying to decide how to get rid of josh fields.
Brian Anderson is another washed up prospect with good defense . . . Something that i can see jocketty overvaluing (see Taguchi, etc.). and there’s lance broadway, but not likely. I don’t trust Walt.
by Brian B on Jul 31, 2008 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking of Anderson.
Unfortunately.
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or . . . Wait for it . . .
RELIEF PITCHING!
by Brian B on Jul 31, 2008 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooooo.. inklings! I like inklings.
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ye gods...
With an outfielder leaving in a trade, that leaves fewer on the roster, and more PT for Dustyevsky’s favorite…
Not that it matters for this year, but still. Ack.
by ThePensive on Jul 31, 2008 8:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Free Dick
erson!
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my childhood all over again
The Dusty Path to the World Series!*
*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.
by justin007000 on Jul 31, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my source tells me Griffey was just a throw-in
the real deal was Corey Patterson for a half used can of snuff, Walt couldn’t get that deal done on its own though.
by jacob brumfield on Jul 31, 2008 9:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a great way for Griffey to go out (IF he accepts the trade)
In his last game as a Red, he hit an upper deck shot. That should be a good lasting image for us, and we should be happy that Griffey gets to play for a contender, and we get to move on!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By Steve Rosenbloom, Tribune blogger
Griffey? So where do you play him?
The White Sox have struck a deal to acquire Ken Griffey Jr. from the Reds, pending Griffey’s approval, according to FOXSsports.com. No word on who’s going to Cincinnati. This is a good deal—if this was 2003. But now, Griffey is 38 and he’s not a center fielder anymore, the position where the Sox have big questions.If this is meant to be an upgrade over Paul Konerko, well, anybody would be an upgrade. But this is not like adding Babe Ruth to Murderers Row. Griffey’s numbers: .245, 15 homers, 53 RBIs. Konerko’s numbers: .214, 9, 35. You thought the difference would be greater, didn’t you? Me, too.
If the plan is to give Konerko a mental break for the rest of his career and play Nick Swisher fulltime at first base, then Griffey will have to play center and/or platoon with Brian Anderson. The Sox defense has been getting worse this season, and I don’t see how Griffey helps the problem. Griffey has played right field the last couple years after a career of being the poster child for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and last I looked, the Sox have an MVP candidate in right.
If this deal is meant to give the Sox a big left-handed bat at designated hitter, well, there’s a problem: His numbers are worse than Jim Thome’s - .256, 19, 59 - and Thome has a better on-base percentage. I don’t know what the Sox had to give up, maybe nothing.
Maybe Griffey won’t approve the deal, but I’m hoping this is just a temporary stop for Griffey as general manager Kenny Williams has another deal in place to swap Junior for pitching.
by jacob brumfield on Jul 31, 2008 9:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
I’m assuming that if Jr. accepts the trade to Chitown, then he loses 10-5 rights and they could in turn trade him to wherever. I doubt it happens, but that could be a tricky way for Walt to get him to go somewhere undesirable in order for a better return.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jocketty!
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here, here for Walt
getting ANYTHING for Griffey at this point is an accomplishment. If nothing else, the Reds save the $4M buyout, which they can use to eat the final year of Freel’s contract. (Sigh)
by bengalred on Jul 31, 2008 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his only no trade protection is 10-5 rights?
you mean he didn’t have it written into his original deal?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has that ever happened before?
Like, has a GM ever done that to get around 10-5 rights? Seems ultra-shady to me. (And if Walt pulls that off, he’s the best Reds GM since Howsam.)
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
piazza comes to mind
he was a marlin, member?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wasn't a 10-5 guy though.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh really?
i assumed he was with the dodgers for 10 years
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by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6.5
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats all?
wow. he seemed like a veteran all-star at the time
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he was an all star from the get go there
and almost seven years can seem like an eternity.
I barely even remember Griffey playing for the Mariners at this point
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't think of such a case
but it was weird to me that the article ended with “I’m hoping this is just a temporary stop for Griffey as general manager Kenny Williams has another deal in place to swap Junior for pitching.” I don’t think Juniors value is high enough to turn around and swap him for a better return. The reason the thought came to my mind was that maybe a 3-way deal is set up, but there is no way that Griffey would accept the trade to the third team. Sure would be a dick move to a future HOFer.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's gonna play first
makes some sense
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for the White Sox
If this trade happens Griffey might have to play CF there either that or go to RF and take ABs away from Swisher and Konerko because they will be switching off at 1B.
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by Zach K on Jul 31, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike and Mike were talking with Buster Olney and saying the same thing
Center is probably the only place he can play without creating havoc at other positions. Doesn’t seem like much of an upgrade for the Sox, which makes it even more interesting to see what the Reds get in return.
by bengalred on Jul 31, 2008 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter
it is still a bad trade for the White Sox no matter who the Reds get.
Griffey playing CF will be a disaster. He is no longer the great offensive force he used to be and he is taking away ABs from better offensive players…
This trade may not help the Reds but it sure does hurt the White Sox…and doesn’t make any sense for them
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by Zach K on Jul 31, 2008 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
'sup zach!
i’ve missed you!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why thank you
how have you been?
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by Zach K on Jul 31, 2008 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty good
hope you’re sticking around for a while!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
I’m getting sick of the “ESPN Conversation” and this Reds season has been very depressing to me. If Dunn gets traded to Tampa today I will be even more depressed.
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by Zach K on Jul 31, 2008 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IF that happened
maybe he could help the Rays beat the Yanks and the Sawx.
that would be cool
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
but it won’t help our favorite team the Reds…
I’m glad Bowden isn’t our GM still…a Dunn for Rocco Balldeli trade would be a realistic nightmare.
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by Zach K on Jul 31, 2008 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
Rocco Baldelli is lazier than Adam Dunn.
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could make sense if it's not the last step.
But of course Griffey should never start in center anywhere. But maybe they’re trading one of Dye/Quentin/Konerko/Thome.
The only one of those four having a worse year than Griffey is Thome.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Thome was slightly better and Konkerko was worse?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Erm...
yeah. What you said. I’m not sure why I said Thome.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Quentin!
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Phillips is hoping that the Reds get Quentin to validate his trade scenarios offered up earlier this year
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just quentin for griffey?
he would’ve traded patterson and gotten Quentin!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted Steve-O's comments sometime earlier
He proposed Griffey for Quentin straight up. In some semblance of defense of Phillips, he did say it in like the second month of the season.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
that was one of the most ridiculous things i’ve ever read
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"the reds could be in this thing"
“All they have to do is trade Griffey for Manny Ramirez and Jeff Keppinger for Zambrano and Dempster. That would really make them a competitive team”
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but then who would play SS?
Oh yeah, then we’d have to flip David Weathers for A-Rod and Phil Hughes…
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but a-rod plays third now
so we’d have to move edwin for hanley ramirez
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah...
what was i thinking?
but we do have the makings of a pretty good team. and of course the red sox and yankees will pick up the remainder of manny’s and a-rod’s contract
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but who would bunt?
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by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's easy
EVERYBODY!!!!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I get ya
Thome has a slightly higher OBP and SLG then Griffey but would the White Sox Bench him for Griffey?
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by Zach K on Jul 31, 2008 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Griffey: .245/.355/.432
Dye: .311/.366/.572
Konerko: .214/.312/.349
Quentin: .279/.379/.554
Swisher: .230/.348/.404
Thome: .256/.385/.500
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where the hell have you been, mister?
Oh, and I agree. But being in Cincinnati, I’m happy to see us get anything in return for him, save the money, and give Jr. the chance to win a ring.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how Griffey can play center anymore
He’s bad enough in right. I will abstain from passing judgement on this deal until we know who we got back. If it’s anyone halfway decent, sweet, if not, I’d liked to have seen him here the rest of the year.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he declines the trade...
.... then the bad feelings that have been growing lately between Griffey and the Reds are just gonna’ get worse. Even though I’m a huge Griffey fan, I really hope he accepts this trade for everyone’s sake. Or else, we just might have a new form of cancer in the clubhouse.
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by TheC on Jul 31, 2008 9:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who'd Chad Tracy?
Is he any good?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
um, why?
(Don’t you dare bring Adam Dunn’s name into this)
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw the rumor on MLBTRADERUMORS.
i didn’t know if he’d be someone we’d want
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot like EdE
Had three decent seasons 04-06.
20-25 HR, 70-80 RBI and about 25 errors at 3B.
So, no. or at least not any better than the half-dozen average hitting, poor fielding guys already on the roster.
by bengalred on Jul 31, 2008 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he's be taking ABs away from EdE.
NOT COOL.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd guess that one of them gets moved to LF.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're going to have a team of 12 Left Fielders
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats better than
12 second basemen. Of course most of those left fielders would not have any time there, currently playing either first or third.
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by snohio on Jul 31, 2008 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So nobody knows what we're getting back?
I really hope it’s not one million pennies.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Contreras
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm reserving judgement
Until I hear what we’re getting back. I hope it’s not a bag of sand or a Jeff Stevens to be named later.
Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser? BOOSE BONZER?
by Lakeman on Jul 31, 2008 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya know how a woman's breast feels like a bag of sand?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which?
There are many varieties.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of women?
Or sand?
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares.
At this point the draft picks were type B and he was hitting third with horrible defense. I’ll take a bag of sand.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
South Side Sox has a few guys it might be
The only think I know about these guys is that Broadway’s a ground ball pitcher, and Haeger’s a knuckleballer. I’m not blown away.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they dont think we can get quentin, huh?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Phillips would.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, did you know you hit in the bereavement pool?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who died
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
estelle getty
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by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was weeks ago!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but i hadnt talked to 3 fast
just mind your own business
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by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh i'm sorry, i didn't mean to stumble into this private conversation
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerk.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, anyway, as i was saying
youre now in 6th place. nice job.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry dudez
i’m just jealous i didn’t get in on this thing…
but i wouldn’t have had the heart to pick Sofia, so i’d have probably sucked at it
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
congrats!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahem.
Estelle passed no more than nine days ago.
Show some respect.
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is "that was weeks ago" too old to still be a pop culture reference?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, finally on the scoreboard.
I can’t believe I’m the only one that had her
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah,
He’s more plastic than wood.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they Sox take his salary for the remainder of this year
and the $4 million buyout, then the $8 million saved is fairly significant – assuming the Reds use it to sign a power hitting outfielder.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like say...Adam Dunn?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a coincidence and irrelevant!
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
From what I’ve heard on the score 670 in chicago, Griff will play CF and Swisher will play 1B. Konerko will sit.
Do they have any idea how bad Griffey’s fielding has gotten?
by jacob brumfield on Jul 31, 2008 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait until those clowns, Mac, Jurko and Harry get a hold of this.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Griffey in CenterField?
Expect many expletive rich tirades
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Kenny Williams has watched a Reds game in 3 years.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How could Griffey possibly be better in center than Swisher?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it were 1990?
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incidentally
Fay has this quote from Dunn, who hit .310/.381/.762 in July after a .161/.342/.425 June:
“(Hitting coach Brook Jacoby) and I did a few tweaks - I hate that word tweak - at the end of June,” Dunn said. “I’m swinging at pitches I was taking. May [sic] it’s the ash bats.”
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 9:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OPS-wise, it would be the best month of his career
Second place is May of this season.
Interestingly, his BABIP this month is just .255. That’s what he gets for hitting so many home runs.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"would be" = "is"
I forgot that they don’t play tonight.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh theyre playing...
... the trading game!
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting note from CTR
Rosenthal also has an interesting stat on Dunn—according to STATS LLC, he’s one of only 10 hitters since 1947 with a career OBP above .380 and slugging percentage above .520 through his age 28 season.The others? Albert Pujols, Vladimir Guerrero, Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Frank Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Eddie Mathews, Willie Mays and Duke Snider. Not bad company.
Hey, the Reds got rid of Frank Robinson, so why not Dunn? Maybe Milt Pappas is available.
Yeah, why would you want a guy with more home runs and walks than anyone else in the last five years?
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but does Albert Pujols ever strike out?
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he's been doing this through his age 35 season
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I’m shocked by this. I was certain that there was nobody that would take Griffey, so I had begun to set myself up for a nice coast to the end of this season. We’re pretty well out of it, so it’s not like Junior alone is keeping us down. He could hit a few more home runs (and perhaps some memorable ones like last night) and pass Sosa to be 5th all time on the home run leader list. The Reds could use this final part of the season to prepare a nice sendoff for one of the few surefire Hall-of-Famers to play for them this decade.
This is the right move, but I’m a little stunned that we don’t get to say good-bye.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chances Griffey goes into the Hall as a Red?
Over/Under 1.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no way .... seattle. besides, how many hof'ers does seattle have?
doesn’t the hall kind of urge players to wear hats that aren’t that well represented?
by joshuar9476 on Jul 31, 2008 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago radio stations saying it's Broadway and another minor leaguer
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what do we think of him?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In AAA...
He has a WHIP of 1.46 and ERA of 4.68 with 89 strikeouts in 132.2 IP, 21 starts.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you too!
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On SouthSideSox
They’re saying he’s a groundball pitcher, which sounds good. Where’s Turtle when you need him?
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They say his neon lights are bright.
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Susceptible to smothering by lambs.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it's enough to make a crooked man go straight
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broadway, from Sickels prospect book
Broadway’s Triple-A campaign in ‘07 wasn’t as impressive as his Double-A performance in ‘06. The main difference was walks: his walk rate nearly doubled. There was no significant change in his K/IP or H/IP, but the increase in walks and home runs was enough to raise his ERA almost two full runs. On the other hand, he was impressive in a trial with the White Sox, and he’ll probably get a full shot in the majors sometime in ‘08. Broadway has an average 88-92 MPH fastball. He relies on his breaking pitches, changeup and command to succeed since he doesn’t overpower people. If he can return his control to 2006 standards, he can be a solid inning-eater, but I don’t think he has ace potential. Grade C+.
FWIW, his walk rate is down this year, though not quite as low as 2006. His K-rate is similar, but his HR rate is way up. Sounds like he is sort of in the same class as Maloney, but with less success.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you!
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the Josh Fogg to the Rockies deal finally going to happen?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 9:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they just traded us tulowitzki for fogg and affeldt
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What were they thinking?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are empowering the downtrodden
look good Christian soldiers should.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are handsome.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Gawd Squad!
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
look = like
Time for me to retake the typing classes.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has your mom stopped teaching you?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She doesn't have time
I’m up over 500 lbs now, so she’s pretty much just constantly cooking for me. Except when she’s at the pharmacy picking up my acne medication.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, at least I made my first post on the new board count
(and who is this guy again?)
by gg on Jul 31, 2008 10:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he started with the mariners
had a couple all-star seasons, then we acquired him back in 2000. I think his dad played for us, too.
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, your posts to relevance and importance ratio
or P/RI%, is pretty high right now. Also, high value over replacement poster, with a small sample size
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap
People are keeping those stats? There goes my multiyear deal…..
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your a veteran, you'll do fine through arbitration
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course that should be you're
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was never a multi-year deal in the works
We were always going to let you go at the end of the season for draft pics
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i pick the one on the right
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's the Cherry Hudson of our site
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with maloney and dt on the injury list .. a couple of AAA pitchers makes sense
by joshuar9476 on Jul 31, 2008 10:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, let's trade major leaguers to fill our holes in AAA.
by Geki on Jul 31, 2008 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we need to keep our Korean farm team healthy
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by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm okay with it.
Broadway’s the Sox second or third best prospect behind Aaron Poreda and Josh Fields if he’s still eligible (I don’t think he is, but I’m not sure). Mind you, the White Sox have an absolutely terrible farm system, but a deal involving Broadway and them taking Junior’s contract is the best we could’ve hoped for.
Now don’t trade Dunn.
by Geki on Jul 31, 2008 10:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Perhaps Jocko’s stockpiling AAA players to turn around to Texas for a catcher?
Wishful thinking.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then he sure is cutting it close
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walter works best under pressure.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this sounds crazy
but im starting to think we need to cool it on catchers. If we get rid of the ones we have, we can move hanigan up and in turn give promotions to mesoraco and kyle day. it might be way too early to move devin up, but he really seems to have adjusted well to the midwest league, especially for a young 20-year-old
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he 20 yet?
i thought he was 19. and i dont think he should move up until next spring. he should get a full season of pro ball in before he sees A+.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
turned 20 on June 19th
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I agree on not moving him up
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i admit, its an aggressive and probably not plausible plan
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but im tired of waiting for talent
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a coincidence and irrelevant.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wedding anniversary - ah lets get him
You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle. I feel very much like a father sometimes but sometimes I feel like a teammate.
Dusty Baker
by Madville on Aug 4, 2008 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was 19 when we drafted him
hence a young 20. my plan is to challenge him and hope he excels well in higher levels and is ready for us sooner than expected
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think anybody would be interested in trading for
The Greatest Pinch-Hitter in the Game™?
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's a realistic timetable for Yonder?
Seeing as his development would affect whether or not we move people around and such.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
August 15th?
They have to sign him before we can start talking timetable, methinks.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll wait till the deadline, but i think he'll sign
and i think 2010 is an agressive and realistic timetable for him
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he will wait until the deadline
because he will be signing for more than slot money. So wait untill the deadline so as not to piss off MLB that much.
by jacob brumfield on Jul 31, 2008 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just meant in general
If he’s close to being ML-ready like so many say he is, is there any possibility he comes up next September? Or are we looking at 2010 or later?
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2010 or later
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo, then
Of course I don’t want to see him get a good mindfucking a la Wagner/Coffey.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's odd
now that you mention it, I never really worry about that kind of thing with position players.
It might not work out, but the Reds did select a player who’s point in his favor was that he was one of the three most MLB ready hitters in the draft.
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whose
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sending Edwin down to AAA last year prompted a monster season upon his return
Of course, that could just be coincidence and irrelevant.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hitters are less prone I'm sure
But rushing a hitter can mess them up too, BJ Upton comes to mind.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
upton was a high schooler
not a candidate for D-1 NCAA awards.
All I’m saying is that there is a good chance the Reds can afford/should/might want to be aggressive with Alonso.
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I want him here ASAFP. The caution is just the scared little girl in me.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better than the scared little girl in your trunk
It’s time to take a step back and so some serious self-evaluating, Jeremy.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that sucked
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man Mountain...
On the way to work today, I was listening to Howard Stern. Hulk Hogan was his guest, and they had The Iron Sheik on the phone. The Sheik and Hogan were yelling back and forth at each other, and it was hilarious!
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hogan
can there be any doubt now that Piper was the one who deserved our admiration?
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ric Flair always got mine
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think there is certainly a chance
that Yonder is up next Sept. even for a college player he seems pretty well advanced. but with this layoff this year it might spoil all that.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay. Okay.
When is his time horizon?
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think it matters unless he hurries up and signs...
this is supposedly already a lost year
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh
i assumed that since he was a high schooler he was only 18 when we drafted him. he must have flunked 4th grade or something.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he does sort of remind me of Ralph Wiggum
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree to that, and I think he's got a nickname!
It tastes like burning!
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wookie?
As in he bent his?
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once he's on the team
Finishing last in the division will be unpossible.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:-)
I can’t wait til he gets to the majors. Even if the reds suck, the Ralph quotes will make the game threads entertaining!
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the baby looked at me!
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hanigan is a sub-.700 OPS guy in the Majors
I think it would be less than ideal if he is the starting catcher next year, though I’d be fine with him as the backup.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we have to have at least three catchers, right?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just meant for the rest of this year
he’s not any worse than the guys we have
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fer sher
im down with that.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUT
if there is an opportunity to acquire a catcher for next season, shouldn’t they do it?
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess
my whole premise was this new fast plan im instituting. acquiring a catcher certainly slows the plan down, doesnt it?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a plan?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Griffey is soo drama.
I know he is going to let this linger all day before signing off on it.
by jacob brumfield on Jul 31, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does he have to, does he have to let it linger?
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're such a little fool for him
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey are you guys talking about zombies?
...oh. sorry. my bad.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's your name?
Who’s your daddy? Is he rich, rich like me?
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no,nononono, no, no no
no, no, no, no, no, nononono, no
(don’t hurt me now…)
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about making an upcoming GameThread into a Dolores O'Riordan tribute
a la the Karen Allen one I did earlier in the year. She’s one of the unheralded babes of the ‘90’s.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there were heralds
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So this was announced a few hours ago.
How do we not know the prospects we’re getting back yet?
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i assume nobody's talking until griffey gives the ok
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Griffey's not hustling to do it.
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there a time limit?
Do they have to get his approval before 4:00? Is there something in the CBA about how long the player has to approve it? Can I ask one more question?
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by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade deadline is 4pm
so I would guess 4pm is his deadline.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
EDT?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the 4 oclock somewhere rule is in effect
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it was "announced"
I think it was leaked.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has there ever been a non game thread that needed a page two?
by joshuar9476 on Jul 31, 2008 10:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there have been several that needed them
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like the meet the recent meet the red reporters thread
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and.....
WHY IS CINCINNSTI SO RACIST ?
?
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Non game threads
Tend to be less imagey (new word time!), so load times aren’t quite as bad.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cardinals looking to trade loshe? does the guy ever get any sleep come july 31st?
by joshuar9476 on Jul 31, 2008 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on piles of cash
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by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should
Sooner or later he’s gonna look in a mirror, realize he’s Kyle Lohse, and jump on the train back to Suckville.
How can such a good looking man be so bad at getting to first base?
by jch24 on Jul 31, 2008 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sell high.
Is he on a one-year deal?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he signed for 1 year, 4 mil
so its a steal for the Cards. and yeah, they need to dump him to a real contender real quick. damn i hate the Cards.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all terrible pitchers are good in st. louis
as soon as he’s traded, he will suck again
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by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they should give him some HGH and move him to the outfield.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say "Oh snap"
But the White Sox might see that in a Griffey thread and get cold feet.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grif and Ozzie
If Griffey doesn’t like getting crap from the announcers, what is the going to do when the manager is yelling at him? I really don’t see him agreeing to a trade when he would have to go work for Ozzie.
If you're not having fun, stop participating.
by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, this is totally off topic...
but FTH?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Canada's no joke. Youtube "Canadian PSAs" if you haven't seen those things.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"When we saw the head, we knew he was dead."
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Socialized education works
Can’t say the same for national healthcare, I’m afraid. My HMO offers me severed head coverage.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Chad at RLN
“Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune just said on the radio that Nick Swisher might be headed to the Reds. “
I’d take Swisher, but it seems like that would pretty much seal Dunn’s fate. Unless they plan on playing Bruce in CF for the foreseeable future, though Swisher hasn’t been terrible in CF this year. Just seems like they both project to be corner OF.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just going to post this
holy shit, right?
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
Losing Griffey and Dunn in one day? That’s gonna be tough.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not, if we get something good back from the Rays.
And not Chad Tracy, please.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think it necessarily means
Dunn is gone. Bruce is alright in CF i think. and i think Swisher is an upgrade over Jr, hands down. he’s having a down year, but getting someone like him for Jr is a steal in my book.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is why there's no way we can pull that off.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK Fuck this
Why in the hell would the Reds trade Griff + someone else I assume, for Nick Swisher? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how have the various metrics rated Bruce in CF?
I know he hasn’t been there much, but has he been horrible when in CF?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i remember correctly
he rates at just a shade below average. but then he made that catch last night and Tom Tango got a boner. so i dont know.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justin's numbers have him at 0.9 RAR above average defensively in CF
Swisher, in more playing time, is 2.4 RAR in CF.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is positive above average, or above replacement level?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on defense, average and replacement level are the same thing.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, okay.
What about Patterson and Hairston?
I guess I could just ask you for the link to the numbers.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I read the wrong row
Bruce is 1.8 RAR
Patterson is 1.2 RAR
Hudson is -3.4 RAR
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a good thing we start Patterson and Hudson over him in CF.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
Bruce also rates at -2.1 RAR in RF, which is to say that sample size plays a big part in this data. I would guess that over a larger sample, Patterson would likely top Bruce in CF defensively.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But not by much.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely not enough to make up for the offensive difference
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'm thinking he projects to an average CF
if we actually start him there…and yet Dusty thinks he could never hack it there.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cherry's really that bad of a defender?
Huh.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont think this is right
my sources have swisher going back to the A’s for huston street
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE HELP ME:
I have been maxing and relaxing watching ESPN First Take, reading the paps’, eatin some Golden Grahams…
So who are we getting if Griffey approves the trade to the White Sox?
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nobody.
just some bats.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who though, has to be somebody
Names, prospects, veterans?
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're a gynecologist? I thought you were a rapper.
"I got a list of demands written on the palm of my hands. I ball my fist and you're gonna know where I stand. We're living hand to mouth! Hand to mouth!"
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Jul 31, 2008 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im also a Street Baller
Not AND1 though, Spalding…. my alias is “Wine Cooler”
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're really sweet.
But ultimately you suck?
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
don't smear his good name
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One million pennies
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard it was just 200,000 nickels
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far as relievers go...
According to ESPN’s Peter Gammons, the Marlins have acquired lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes for 22 year-old righty Gaby Hernandez.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard a good joke today, and thought I'd pass it along to you guys. It is a little old though
Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband’s lap.
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to MANDR.com:
Brent Beck has acquired a mint condition 1992 Tiger Electronics robot, 2-XL from his next door neighbors kid.
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for prospects...
mainly bats.. and a veteran 1978 2-XL un-robot
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plans:
Brent Beck plans to platoon his updated mint condition 2-XL robot in his educational personal enlightenment quest he is currently achieving.
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
brent beck is going to take over the all time post count lead sometime tomorrow
if he keeps this up
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The funny thing is, he's not talking to anyone in particular
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a coincidence and irrelevant!
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
brent beck requests that you refer to him as brent beck
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I too am quite enamored with Mr. Beck’s discovery of the third person
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Gray.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chandrathan finds it humorous
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
COMMON! Don't stoop to that level
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've made a huge mistake
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or brent jonathan beck.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to call him by his rap name
Ghostface Chinchilla
Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
Details at Sinful Savage Tigers on MySpace.
by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know him as mc howley
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I so had one of those growing up.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Teddy Ruxpin
would soooo kick that robot’s ass. Especially with a “Fat Boys’ tape playing along.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It says that Griffey will decide "Thursday morning" whether to accept or not
You have 55 minutes, Mr. Griffey. Unless you are still in Houston. Damn Central Time Zone.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets beat his ass!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Predictions! What is he going to do.
I’m voting he says no.
If you're not having fun, stop participating.
by redandblue on Jul 31, 2008 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll say yes
he won’t get many more chances for a pennant race.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll say yes
unless he’s being traded for phil nevin
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
He’s both spiteful and stubborn. I hope I’m wrong.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll say yes
and make a throat slashing gesture
Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser? BOOSE BONZER?
by Lakeman on Jul 31, 2008 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on now
We all hate Brantley
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah it figures they'd trade griffey just has we were starting to see eye to eye
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAN VOTE:
Who would win in a ROBOT fight?
A. Johnny 5
B. WALL-E
C. R2D2
D. T-800
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we hold off on the random shit in this thread until after the deal is finalized?
This is just clutter right now, man.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theres really nothing to talk of though
uhhhh…. were just sitting here saying oh man is he gonna do it, is he, but wait, is he? So lets just vote on robot fights and settle down… I asked who were getting I got back, bats….. thats when I said, its robot time!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broadway's name has been tossed around
And apparently Nick Swisher.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but that shit slows the thread down seriously
and I really couldn’t care less about it right now.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well now that Beck is here
we won’t have that luxury of a quick moving thread
I got 99 problems but a job ain't one.
by chesirecat on Jul 31, 2008 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just heard that Griffey is supposed to make his decision around noon.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to sportsline.com:
The White Sox will send second baseman Danny Richar and reliever Nick Masset to the Reds.
Sorry no link. I actually got this from a poster on BBTF.
by Red Menace on Jul 31, 2008 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
finally some "REAL INFO"
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this comment
belongs here.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahaha
touche my man, “TOUCHE”
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have players coming back
Via CBS Sportsline, of all places.
RHP Nick Masset
Playing in Chicago, age 26, 1-0, 4.63 ERA, 1.7 WHIP, 32/21 K/BB, 4 HR
2B Danny Richar
Playing at AAA Charlotte, age 26, .262/.321/.421, 9 HR, 39 RBI, 11 SB
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All of this, of course, pending Griffey's approval.
Color me unimpressed.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why do we need a second baseman?
Let alone an injured one? We have plenty of 3B/2B/1B types floating around.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well Jesus
if thats it, then i hope Jr nixes the deal.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danny Richar:
Danny Adam Richar (born June 9, 1983 in La Romana, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball second baseman who plays for the Chicago White Sox.
Richar originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 9, 2001. He played for the Single-A Lancaster JetHawks from 2003 (first professional season) to 2005 including 26 games for the Double-A El Paso Diablos in 2004. He had his most home runs as a minor leaguer with 20 in 2005.
On June 16, 2007, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox for outfield prospect Aaron Cunningham. He hit .346 with 5 home runs in 32 games for the White Sox Triple-A team, the Charlotte Knights before being recalled by the big league club on July 28, 2007 after second baseman Tadahito Iguchi was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Richar is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a stress fracture in his rib cage.
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chicago White Sox — No. 1
Second baseman
Born: June 9, 1983 (1983-06-09) (age 25)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
July 28, 2007 for the Chicago White Sox
Selected MLB statistics
(through 2007)
Batting average .230
Home runs 6
Runs batted in 15
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Masset:
Nicholas Allen “Nick” Masset (born May 17, 1982 in St. Petersburg, Florida) is a right-handed pitcher for Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox. He was selected in the eighth round of the 2000 entry draft by the Texas Rangers. Masset attended St. Petersburg Junior College prior to entering the Rangers farm system in 2004.
Masset had minor league stints with the Single-A Stockton Ports, Double-A Frisco RoughRiders and Triple-A Oklahoma RedHawks prior to his first call-up in June 2006.
Masset was traded to the White Sox on December 23, 2006, along with John Danks and Jacob Rasner for Brandon McCarthy and David Paisano.
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chicago White Sox — No. 46
Pitcher
Born: May 17, 1982 (1982-05-17) (age 26)
St. Petersburg, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
June 27, 2006 for the Texas Rangers
Selected MLB statistics
(through July 30, 2008)
Win-Loss 3-3
Earned run average 5.63
Strikeouts 57
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh boy
the reds better not be paying any of griffey’s salary
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
according to that sportsline link...
Cincinnati will also pay the remaining $4 million on Griffey’s contract.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope griffey says no
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this sucks
Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
Details at Sinful Savage Tigers on MySpace.
by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either we don't pay the salary
or we get somebody that’s not 26 and busted back. These are my terms.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
These cats will be easy to jettison without too much bad press. You know how rough Fay can be.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A reliever, and a second baseman.
WHY WALT
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude I am down with whatever Jockety does!
Just because you have Ryne Sandberg, doesnt mean Bill Mozeroski wouldn’t help your franchise out in the long run? You know what im saying… its just like when we took Yonder Alonso, “Ahhh why, we have Votto!”, why because amazing talent has value, helps you the long run, obviously he knows something we don’t about somebody
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need them.
Amazing talent has value, like Yonder. Yes. Not like these two scrubs, when we already have a franchise 2B in BP and lots of relievers in AAA who deserve to be up here.
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now those
draft picks are lookin’ pretty good.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were getting draft picks too?
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if we make the trade.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, the Reds would receive supplemental draft picks
if they kept Griffey and let him walk at the end of the season
Kentuck Arts Festival: October 18th.
Details at Sinful Savage Tigers on MySpace.
by Man Mountain on Jul 31, 2008 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They would have to offer him arbitration
and he would have to decline. Right? And that would have to happen after the Reds decline to pick up his option, which would still cost the team $4M to buy out.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So would the Sox
now inherit the $4 mil buyout?
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But people up there are saying that the Reds will pay it. Which is bullshit, I think, if we don’t receive any useful players back.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I think they are saying they'll pay the remainder of the 4 million he is owed this season
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
It’s kind of a wash, then. Craptastic return but cash wash.
82 wins is gonna change everything!
by Pops Daniels on Jul 31, 2008 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Griffey will make a nice 1st base upgrade for da SOX
A la boobs’ comment. How long does Jr. have until he says yea or nay?
I often think how different the world would be if Hitler had not been turned down when he applied for art school. - George Carlin
by Madville on Jul 31, 2008 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he'll make his decison by noon
or so we’ve heard.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anybody here ever had....
Frumunda Cheese…. im debating if itll be good on an omlet or not
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This deal smells
like frumunda cheese
Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser? BOOSE BONZER?
by Lakeman on Jul 31, 2008 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's irrelevant...
but not much of a coincidence.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chees FRUMUNDA my nuts..
its never irrelevant!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Rosenthal says griffey approved it
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You beat me to it.
I was hoping this trade would be a coincidence and irrelevant
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Urban Dictionary:
i’m just sayin’
A phrase that is used when someone is offended by something you said. This phrase then removes all the offensiveness of the previous statement, making it all good.
Ryan: That chick has nice tits!
Rob: Damn, that’s my sister!
Ryan: I’m just sayin’
Rob: Oh, okay, it’s cool.
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
The trade is now pending the approval of the commissioner, an indication that it involves a cash transaction of more than $1 million.
Yep, we’re paying for it.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Jocketty
Either make a salary dump, or build for the future. You can’t just get rid of the guy and get nothing back and still pay his salary.
Sucks.
by Brendanukkah on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i want krivsky back
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we get a new thread?
im at work and our connection sucks more than Walt.
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boobs is working on it
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a lot of work involved?
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
please dont shit on my dreams. i dont want shit on my dreams.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame the robots for making the thread slow
"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands
by BK on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I make my own post and just go ape shit on it?
And it wont be deleted ???
PLEEEEEAAASSSSSSE!!!!
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
go crazy…oh, sorry.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Cum'b.
Rec’d.
"Being a human cannonball is not just a job, Pee Wee. It's a career."
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jul 31, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Masset and Richar are nothing.
And we’re paying significant salary. New Reds, same as the old Reds.
by Geki on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
geki we are in agreement
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New thread
http://www.redreporter.com/2008/7/31/583632/griffey-accepts-the-trade
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will everyone please adhere to the under-50k photo rule?
What do you mean, "blank slate"?
by boobs on Jul 31, 2008 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was 60
That's a Coincidence and Irrelevant!
by chandrathan on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have the power.
Delete that shit.
I'm not having even a mediocre year.
by Gray on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN FIRST TAKE just said its OFFICIAL
Brent Jonathan Beck
by Brent Beck on Jul 31, 2008 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Deal
For people that does not think this is a good trade may I ask why? I know the Reds only got two propects for him but you have to look past that. Them and the White Sox agreed to pay half his buyout. So now the reds have a little bit more money for free agency. Also we don’t have to have some batting under 250 in the 3 hole. Griffey was one of the greatest of all time, he hit his 500 hr with the reds but he is past his prime, its time to move on.
by baseballfan62593 on Jul 31, 2008 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the problem is that they didn't get 2 prospects
they got two players. That and they are paying money to do it.
I don’t think there is outrage on this one like deals in the past. I think people are just disappointed because it sits squarely between a salary dump and a rebuilding move.
Bend over and drop your pants, Mr. Babar.
by Slyde on Jul 31, 2008 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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