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Ramon Hernandez is re-signed by the Reds.  Will he be the everyday catcher?

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Ramon Hernandez is re-signed by the Reds. Will he be the everyday catcher?


According to Ken Rosenthal, the Reds have re-signed catcher Ramon Hernandez to a one year deal.  Rosenthal says the deal has a vesting option for 2011 if Hernandez plays 120 games in 2010.  He played in 81 games last season and has played in 120 or more games just twice in the last 6 seasons.  No other details have been released on the terms yet.

The Reds traded Ryan Freel and prospects Justin Turner and Brandon Waring to the Orioles last season for Hernandez.  He came to the Reds and batted .258/.336/.362 in 331 plate appearances last season, which is very similar to the .258/.319/.395 he posted in the previous two seasons combined with the Orioles.  It shouldn't be a surprise then that his projections fall in a similar category.  CHONE has Hernandez at .253/.322/.387 and ZiPS has him posting a .255/.324/.385 line. Neither line is all that impressive.

I'm optimistic that given the budget concerns, the Reds haven't overpaid on this deal.  However, given the $8.5 million option that the Reds had to decline prior to signing Hernandez, I wouldn't be surprised if the dollar amount is more than any of us would have given to him.

The real key though is that Hernandez's playing time needs to be balanced with Ryan Hanigan.  Neither probably deserves the title of everyday catcher, but I think together they could make a decent platoon.  They're not going to hit a ton, but defensively they are solid and I think the Reds could do much worse at the catcher position.

UPDATE: Mark Sheldon has the details on Twitter:

Terms on R. Hernandez signing: $3M for 2010 and $3.250M for vesting option in 2011 that kicks in with 120 games played.

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I can't say I hate it, although it better be for less than 3 million

I’d prefer more like 2 mil per.

I also don’t really like the 2011 option. Just the fact that it can vest if he plays in 120 games tells me that they see him as the starting catcher.

At least it means no Tatum or Corky.

If I hear the word 'perky' again, I'll puke

by nycredsfan on Nov 16, 2009 11:22 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Also, this is an interesting tidbit from a Blue Jays writer

He thinks they’d go after Brandon Phillips to play 3B.

That makes no sense. His offense definitely doesn’t play there, and most of his defensive value comes from his range, which doesn’t matter nearly as much at third.

Also ironic if it happened that we trade them EdE last year and then they’d turn around and get BP to play the same position. Maybe we could ask for Zach Stewart back?

If I hear the word 'perky' again, I'll puke

by nycredsfan on Nov 16, 2009 11:25 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

BP for Z-Stew=Rollen for EdE and BP and Roenickie

thank about that

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by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Seeing how he already has gotten 1 million for this year in the buyout

I hope this is 2 million this year. I think the Reds will be best served making the position almost split on playing time. Both Hanigan and Hernandez showed they wear down easy (as many catchers do) catching 5 or 6 games a week.

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by MixFMKyle on Nov 16, 2009 11:25 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good Move if it's for the right price.

I like the move to bring him back. I just hope we didn’t spend to much to do it.

by KYBengalsFan on Nov 16, 2009 11:28 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I can't be too excited or disappointed either way

He’s solid when healthy, and with both him and Hanigan on the team, our catching situation wasn’t a concern. It keeps us from putting Corky Miller and Craig Tatum on the major league roster, which I think is a sentiment we can all get behind.

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by BK on Nov 16, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

i'd rather have tatum at league minimum

than this old man for $3M.

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No.

Then you’re one tweaked knee away from starting catcher Craig Tatum. No thanks.

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by BK on Nov 16, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i disagree

Hernandez struggles to stay healthy. I would have paid him $1M plus his buyout, no more. I would have then let him wait for the offers to come pouring in from other teams. I’m guessing if the Reds waited, let Hernandez see there isn’t a lot of interest, they could have saved some money.

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Projections for Hanigan

CHONE: .264/.346/.372
ZiPS: .267/.347/.357

Based on that, the Reds can expect around .260/.335/.375 from their catchers next year. The NL average for catchers in 2009 was .255/.325/.385, so the Reds will be just around average on offense at catcher. Another case of that would be fine if there weren’t so many other holes on the field.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 11:49 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

The Reds resigned Hernandez and so am I

 RayMoan is a 33 year old catcher with bad knees, a weak arm and absolutely no upside offensively. I would surmise that the Reds now think that they’ve solved the catcher’s position for next year, plus have a back up at 1st. base as well. My guess (I am sabremetrically challenged) is that Hernandez will get up to 75% of the catching starts with Hanigan as the back up.

Of course Dusty sees Ramon as an RBI man (and veteran catcher who can call a good game). This means that he will bat R-HNDZ 7th in the order after Bruce.

Me thinks that this definitely means Gomes will not be a member of the 2010 roster,

Dusty’s got his RBI bats at C,1B and 3B. What this signing says to me is that the Red’s management is still droning along in la la land and believes that people will actually come to GABP to see:

Stubbs /Wily CF (Don’t be surprised to see Wily back in the equation..Ramon is)
Dickerson LF
 Votto 1B
Phillips 2B
Rolen 3B
Bruce LF
Hernandez C
Jannish SS

Walt is either cagey beyond cagey or asleep at the wheel. This kind of line up won’t produce enough offense to win even 78 games. Frazier, Hi-Z and El Nino D. will at worst be stuck on the MLB bench or at best be getting PT at AAA.
With the budget restraints Bob and Walt don’t appear to really be interested in anything but the status quo…

 I am developing some new interests in life: Squash, Cricket, Field Hockey, Hai Lai, Domino’s and Gala Busting – all of which appear to have more offensive excitement than RayMoan, Dickerson, Jannish, and Wily combined.

 Love that Dusty. Go Reds.

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by Madville on Nov 16, 2009 12:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What is Hai Lai?

Do you mean Jai Alai? If so, I’m pretty sure it’s going to kill you.

If I hear the word 'perky' again, I'll puke

by nycredsfan on Nov 16, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Uh my head is on the block...

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by Madville on Nov 16, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

And I think Pete Campbell muttered something about it in the season finale.

by ken on Nov 16, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There he is

whoever was looking for him…

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The price of Hernadez may include Jonny Gomes

Due to his defense and platoon splits, Gomes is less valuable than he’s made out to be, but he’s just the kind of signing the Reds should be making – power-hitter available for less than market value and not yet in his decline years vs. the elder Hernadez, whose power and durability are in decline and whose likely backup has a better arm and on-base skills.

The jury is still out on the financials and the transactions, but I think the signing is a success if:

- It’s for $3MM or less
- Doesn’t preclude the signing of Gomes or some series of moves that adds to depth at SS or LF

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 16, 2009 1:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure if we can call him a slugger anymore

his slugging percentage over the last 3 seasons is .387.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Who's calling him a slugger?

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 16, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

sorry, I misread your post

that’s what I get for quick skimming.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

for some reason I read Gomes as Hernandez in the first sentence

I’m not very smart.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Here's a chance..

to define the difference between a “power hitter” and “a slugger.”

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by Fat Vegas Alan on Nov 16, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

power hitter: a baseball player who can hit lots of doubles and home runs

slugger: what your creepy neighbor calls your kids when he’s trying to get them to “help him move some furniture.”

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You have a new nickname at burger outings, Slugger.

You know, if you ever show up to another one.

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by jch24 on Nov 16, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the diet makes it hard to do those things

and the last time I went, you weren’t there.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of which

If burger outings go to schedule, we’re due next week. Who has the best turkey burger in Cincinnati?

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by jch24 on Nov 16, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Prolly The Dock.

Turkey burgers are for sissies.

Wear something sexy to my funeral.

by Pops Daniels on Nov 16, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I lock the dock!

Well I did, until someone spiked my drink there.

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by jch24 on Nov 16, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

this is like asking who gives the best handjobs in CIncinnati

People, please. We're all frightened and horny, but we can't let some killer dolphins keep us from living and scoring

by Man Mountain on Nov 16, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oh-em-gee

Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...

by boobs on Nov 16, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

we've all been there

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Prince Fielder celebrates the Brewers wild card berth in '08

with a bottle of champaigne.

…and a bull whip, a heart-shaped bed, a car battery, and a big black guy named Samoa.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Nov 17, 2009 8:25 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

You forgot the 9 iron

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by jch24 on Nov 17, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Turkey burgers are way too healthful

Men get laid, but women get screwed.
Quentin Crisp

by Madville on Nov 16, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

someone was telling me recently

that the turkey burgers at mid-price chains such as Ruby Tuesday and Applebees have more calories than some of the cheeseburgers.

People, please. We're all frightened and horny, but we can't let some killer dolphins keep us from living and scoring

by Man Mountain on Nov 16, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

someone

the best source ever

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Man Mountain needs no secondary source...

I believe him.I always have – always will.

Men get laid, but women get screwed.
Quentin Crisp

by Madville on Nov 16, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

you know in one of my papers as a foot note i should just write:

1. Someone et al, 25, 47, 52-56.

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 17, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the one at Ruby Tuesday

doesnt have as many calories, but it’s only 200 fewer. that’s still pretty gross.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Nov 16, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Quite alright

Gomes is indeed a slugger. For Ramon I would be content to use “slugger” as a term of endearment whilst punching him affectionately in the arm. I don’t know how valid WAR is for catchers, but if he can produce like he did in ‘08 – close to 2 WAR, it’s a fine signing.

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 16, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Condition 1 is fulfilled

I think this puts the Reds at about $63MM. After tendering Joey, Bailey, Bruce et al. and arb raises to Masset, Bray and Burton, the Reds are at least $71-$72MM – then another $3MM or more for Gomes. Fay makes a good point that trading away Arroyo and Phillips, at least in the offseason, good do immediate harm to revenues. But I don’t see the team signing Gomes if they want to get to $70MM or less – and they’ll likely have to shave off additional payroll.

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 16, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Bray won't see a raise

he will either see the same that he made last year, or perhaps less. They can reduce salary’s to a point, i know there is a limit but know clue how much.

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good point

According to Fay, they’ve committed $64.55MM to their big veteran contracts. I think it’s going to take $8-$9MM to fill out the roster, give or take what happens in arbitration with Bray, Masset and Burton. So let’s say $72.5MM. A $1MM reduction in payroll. There’s been some backpedaling by Jocketty about whether payroll is actually being reduced, but I can’t tell if it’s just PR. Signing Ramon says things might not be as bleak as expected – but that might also be all they do on the free agent market.

$72-$73MM already sounds optimistic, but if they have enough money to pay Gomes, I wonder if they money wouldn’t be better spent elsewhere.

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 16, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sheldon via Tweeter says

3 Million in 2010, Vesting option based on 120 Games Played is 3.25 Million for 2011

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by MixFMKyle on Nov 16, 2009 1:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That’s basically right on the edge of being considered ‘over-paying’, especially if you factor in the 1-mil buyout already spent on Hernandez. I dunno, perhaps this will work out and Ramon will have a resurgance this season. However, I hope to hell that Ramon doesn’t quite make the 120 games, thereby giving the Reds an option to re-sign or let-go Hernandez.

If Hernandez appears in 120+ games, then it will mean one of a few negative things have happened: 1) Hanigan was relegated to the back-up for the season, 2) Votto misses significant amount of time at first, or 3) something even more disasterous, like both.

by wanderinredsfan on Nov 16, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree completely

This is right on the edge, and I’m worried that he’ll get the 120 games he needs to vest the option, since Dusty will play him til he drops.

On the other hand, figure that Ramon was worth at least 1.5 WAR the six years prior to 2009, and this signing has a good chance of being decent. He was only worth .5 WAR last year but a big part of that was his play at 1B brought his value down a lot.

To be worth 3 million he only needs to be worth .6-.7 WAR. That seems very possible as long as he stays at catcher.

If I hear the word 'perky' again, I'll puke

by nycredsfan on Nov 16, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

well, the 1-millinon buyout was paid either way

don’t we get up-in-arms over sunk costs here?

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by Cy Schourek on Nov 16, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that's not bad at all

i think it’s a decent move and am relieved it’s not more than $3 mil. now if that cf salary would just be unloaded…

by Daedalus on Nov 16, 2009 1:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Damn you for nringing that up

I can’t believe we’re paying that bastard $3 million to do his best Hoover impersonation.

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by jch24 on Nov 16, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

would you believe $4 million?

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

damnit

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by jch24 on Nov 16, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I considered posting

THIS ONE.

It’s like a RR portrait when Taveras was signed.

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by jch24 on Nov 16, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This is good

Now the Reds should sign Omar Vizquel since he is the most affordable SS on the market for the defensive and offensive production. Please see my posts in “Reds are Cutting Payroll” fanpost for my reasons why.

by fifawcs on Nov 16, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm almost glad the Reds don't have the money to make a move like that

If it wasn’t Omar Vizquel, it’d be someone else

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 16, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, I'm kind of glad they have no money,

Since it means no chance of another Mike Stanton, Willy T, etc.

If I hear the word 'perky' again, I'll puke

by nycredsfan on Nov 16, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

or Omar Vizquel

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Omar Vizquel is going to be 43 years old in April and the last time he played in more than 145 games..

..IT TOOK HIM TWO SEASONS TO DO IT!

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by Fat Vegas Alan on Nov 16, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know Omar would be awesome

in 2000.

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Andrew Bailey and Chris Coghlan win the Rookie of Year awards in their respective leagues

My pick was Andrew McCutchen. He finished 4th in the NL and was only named on 7 ballots (2 first place and 5 second place votes).

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 2:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

sucks to play for the Pirates

If I hear the word 'perky' again, I'll puke

by nycredsfan on Nov 16, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Coghlan's law

Never bet on the Pirates.

by ken on Nov 16, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nyce

Alway the optimist...I like your think kid...

by boobs on Nov 16, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

comeon somebody green this bad boy up.

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

done.

"If it wasn't this, it'd be something else."

by ZJiff30 on Nov 16, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

make me an ittalian sandwhich

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

I could go for a green beer right about now. How long until St. Paddy’s Day?

by Brian B on Nov 16, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i have a case of Killians in the fridge

if you wanna come over i’ll split it with you.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Nov 16, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No deal, McCutchen!

That moon money (and NL Rookie of the Year Award) is mine!

by Brendanukkah on Nov 16, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Waste of money

             Whatever happened to the “cutting payroll” shtick? Ramon isn’t worth anything close to $3.25 million a year to the Reds and now they have a better catcher who will rot on the bench. $3.25 million could have gotten us a decent power hitting backup catcher instead of a player in decline who played in exactly 3 games over the last two months of 2009.

              I hate Jocketty.

by no1marauder on Nov 16, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

apparently cutting payroll may not be real

According to Jocketty:

“All of that stuff was speculation by a number of different writers,” Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. “They see that our attendance is down and so that must mean our payroll will go down. We were grouped in with clubs that are reducing payroll but we’re not in that position and hopefully won’t be.”

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I fucking wish

i miss old sweaterpants.

"There is no harder thing than to have Glenn Beck outlive your child."-The Onion

by justin007000 on Nov 16, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Though tey're going to have to raise payroll from last year to accomodate Gomes

I think they’re essentially picking Hernandez over him, which is not terrible, but not good.

When you throw out Hernandez’s health issues and play at first base last year, Gomes and Hernandez are about on par for replaceability. Between Wlad, C-Dick, Heisey, Juan Francisco, Dorn and Frazier, there’s left field platoon out there that can fill the void. What tips the scales for Gomes is his relative youth, health, power and the fact that the Reds do not have a proven alternative (ie Hanigan) for the position. Maybe they’ll find the money to pay Gomes. If not, I’m hoping they give Heisey a chance to compete for the job – or at least part of it.

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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Nov 16, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Figures

Fucking Fay. The guy must have spent 10 years getting coffee for people who actually worked for a living, and he just slides in after the others left. He used to be just the game recap-guy, now he’s throwing in “analysis.” Garbage.

by Brian B on Nov 16, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Completely agree

If he’s indicative of the quality of print media analysis, they have nobody to blame but themselves for their decline.

by ken on Nov 17, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I sincerely hope

             they trade or DFA Hanigan; the guy deserves a shot to be a starting catcher somewhere rather than sitting on a bench behind an inferior player.

by no1marauder on Nov 16, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hey, what ever happened to the Red Reporter call-in show?

I feel like we really need to hash out this catching platoon.

"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Nov 16, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

we'll have one when I'm done working

maybe after Redsfest and the Winter Meetings.

Definitely a good argument.

by Slyde on Nov 16, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Cool.

Hot stove and holiday tidings! Coming soon!

"If you have a spaceship and are looking for a hilarious astronaut with an irregular heartbeat and thirty million dollars, I am prepared to leave as soon as tomorrow."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Nov 16, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Can I do it in your stead?

I feel great things might happen.

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by jch24 on Nov 17, 2009 1:27 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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