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Reds sign Dioner Navarro to minor league contract for $800K

Navarro, an All Star in 2008 with the Rays, has not been able to best a .276 OBP in each of his last 3 seasons. Mark Sheldon guesses it's a depth signing, but the above-minimum investment and recent spring training decisions involving surprise veterans breaking camp make this not entirely certain.

Navarro joins Corky Miller, Tucker Banhart and Brian Esposito as non-roster catcher invites to Goodyear.

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another minor league catcher?

I know depth is important and all, but it’s getting ridiculous. Does this mean the Reds don’t have a lot of faith in Mesoraco? There’s no way they break camp with anyone but Mez and Hanny at catcher, right? And no way they carry three catchers?

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by BubbaFan on Jan 16, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

looks like he's at least a Johnny Bench-level badass who catches with his bare hand.

Unfortunately, the pitcher seems to be really wild.

"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."

by Cy Schourek on Jan 16, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

we need more of that

perfect battery mate for Badroyo

The ends justify the means

by Highlifeman21 on Jan 16, 2012 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh wow

And yet somehow, I’ve seen it twice.

by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:15 PM EST up reply actions  

this is funny,

because I was going to make a joke in a previous thread on how we don’t agree on anything. Looks like we agree on one thing!

"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."

by Cy Schourek on Jan 17, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

You have been on a roll lately

expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat

by kcgard2 on Jan 17, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

How about HULK

By far the worst marvel movie

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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 18, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

No way: Daredevil

Not even a contest.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 18, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Or, hell, it could be Elektra. Fuck, never saw that one.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 18, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, good call. Haven't seen the old Luundgren one or the newest one. Just the

Travolta one and that was dog-shit bad. Still not as bad as Daredevil, though.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 19, 2012 11:22 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm with Dave on this one, the first Hulk movie was fucking AWFUL

I haven’t seen Daredevil but I can’t see it being worse. It has Jennifer Garner in leather.

"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow

by jch24 on Jan 19, 2012 8:15 AM EST up reply actions  

I think I may be the only person that liked the first Hulk. I thought what Ang Lee was attemptin

to do by swinging in and out of comic panels was clever. The Ed Norton Hulk was meh. As for Daredevil, Affleck and Gardner couldn’t act their way out of a wet box. Thor2 is probably going to suck a shit ton of balls, too.

So is the New Spider-Man. It’s in the Ultimate Universe. Fuck the Ultimate Universe.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 19, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions  

No need to make a movie from there. None.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 19, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Um

Aren’t all the current Avengers-style movies from the Ultimate Universe?

by Brendanukkah on Jan 19, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions  

No, they're technically their own universe. The only thing that's Ultimate about them

Is SAJ as Nick Fury.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe

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by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 19, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

From the other thread

There’s been interest in Hanigan this offseason, Tampa Bay among other places. I think BK’s point about Hanigan possibly being on the block is worth considering.

No rational person would look at the depth chart and not conclude it’s Snacks and Hanigan. But Navarro is getting $800K plus incentives and there are plenty of scenarios, including a bad/injured spring from Mesoraco, that have him getting starts with the big league club.

Mgr., Red Reporter

"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 16, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

ack

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

I think there’s a very good chance that Hanigan will be the better catcher this year. By far. Mez may eventually have a better career, but if the point is to win now, we need Hanny.

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by BubbaFan on Jan 16, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

I mostly agree

I like Hanigan a lot and think he’s a pretty important structural element of the team. So I’m not really advocating a move.

I just think it depends on how much faith the Reds have in Mesoraco and how badly they want to upgrade LF. They may not have enough money for Ross and miss out on Fukudome. Beyond those two, is there anyone who improves the situation in LF that isn’t already under contract?

Mgr., Red Reporter

"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 16, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Hanigan could held obtain a significant upgrade in LF though

The LFers on the market the market will not.

I’d trade Hanigan and Frazier for Upton. There are quite a few Hanigan + guys I would trade for Upton.

Upton, Stubbs, and Bruce would be a fucking ridiculous OF

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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 16, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, but then the Reds pin all their hopes on

the rookie Mez and Dioner f*^$ing Navarro

"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto

by Grahamophone on Jan 16, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

young switch hitter

polished college player from The U

Grandal > Mesoraco

The ends justify the means

by Highlifeman21 on Jan 16, 2012 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

He's had one season of pro ball

And a good chunk of it was in league equivalent of Coors Field. That’s to say nothing of the questions of whether he’ll be able to stay at C, and that he’s only 5 months younger than Devin.

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by DerekH91 on Jan 16, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I do not have a problem with this at all.

Hanigan is at the highest water mark of his career, and BJ Upton is a badass likely one of the most underrated guys in the league.

It would likely take more pieces, but Hanigan’s contract makes him a valuable trade asset.

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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 16, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Of course

If Mesoraco hits well out of the gate, the depth behind Hanigan could make it possible for the Reds to trade Hanigan mid season for a part they need in left field, the rotation, or to sure up a position if an injury happens.

"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks

by Yossarian22 on Jan 16, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Prices for a LF will go up if we wait until June or July though, right?

"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto

by Grahamophone on Jan 16, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

a thought...

the reds have been loading up in the catching department…but given the fairly recent speculation about possibly moving hanigan for that elusive outfielder everyone, including jocketty, is looking for, this might have some more concrete repercussions…and given navarro’s experience and so on, it could be that he might move on in some deal as well…

by alcory11 on Jan 16, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow. There's No Such Thing as a Catching Prospect.

I remember back when he was all-everything. Now he’s Corky’s caddy in AAA?

"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."

by Cy Schourek on Jan 16, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

he got a pretty good deal

Corky might be his caddy.

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by BubbaFan on Jan 16, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I like this deal.

Nothing to dislike, in my opinion. If need be (Meso sucks or there’s an injury to him or the Hanny Man) Navarro will be there to step in and hopefully provide at least less-than-awful production. If all goes well with Hanny and Meso and Navarro never sees the big leagues, big deal, the Reds blew $800K.

Also, if Navarro absolutely mashes in AAA and a contending team is desperate for a Catcher around the deadline, the Reds could always shop him.

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by sexsalad on Jan 16, 2012 4:45 PM EST reply actions  

Getting Ellsbury would help the Reds continue on their quest

to get a dude with excess "y"s in their name each year.

"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."

by Cy Schourek on Jan 16, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

An outfield of Ellsbury, Stubbs, and Bruce?

/faints

The secret, is to hit the computer with a hammer

by DerekH91 on Jan 16, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Catch ALL OF the fly balls!

"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."

by Cy Schourek on Jan 16, 2012 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

he must really love the game

He can surely afford to retire if wants to. If I were 48 and needed TJ, I’d take it as a sign it was time to hang ‘em up. He’s willing to sign a minor league deal!

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by BubbaFan on Jan 16, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Fun facts abound with Moyer
15 of the players on Colorado’s 40-man roster were born after Moyer made his major league debut on June 16, 1986

- against Steve Carlton.

- Moyer is also the career leader in HRs allowed.

- The Rockies would be his 8th team and this would be his 25th season in the majors.

Mgr., Red Reporter

"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."

by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 16, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Moyer's been pitching since before there were Simpsons.

How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Saw this at the Rockie's SBN site

Craig Bagio’s 20 year career happened between Moyer’s two sac flies.

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by Yossarian22 on Jan 16, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions  

You mean Roberto Baggio?

"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto

by Grahamophone on Jan 16, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

This is how I'll always remember Baggio

Link-y Pop-y

Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."

by ChiDa on Jan 16, 2012 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I came thiiiiiiis close to posting this same thing here

/gooooooooallll

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by BK on Jan 16, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Petey was more in love with him than I was

I just wanted to get him for the circus freak show of a 49 year old player.

"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks

by Yossarian22 on Jan 16, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I told Petey I was concerned he had reached a point he threw to slow

Dude throws softer than DRH and doesn’t throw a knuckle ball.

Maybe he learned to throw a knuckle ball while rehabbing.

If he figured out how to throw a knuckle ball he could pitch until he is 60!

"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks

by Yossarian22 on Jan 16, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Seems kind of odd

not a bad move necessarily, but Dondo was useful but hardly spectacular last year, so I don’t know why they want to extend him for two years.

I guess it gives Dondo two years of guaranteed money, and the Reds feel that they can get him at a discount now that may not exist in a year.

"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks

by Yossarian22 on Jan 16, 2012 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

they might think he really does have closer potential

This could be their pre-emptive attempt at locking him up in hopes he has a stud season, and they can use him at closer after Madson walks.

Tequila and pancakes, anyone?

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

It's probably the same reason why the offered Volquez an extension after Tommy John surgery.

Arredondo didn’t seem to lose much velocity once he came back and this is a good buy-low, buy cheap move. Especially since Arredondo doesn’t seem to have EV’s idiot disease.

by FordhamRam on Jan 16, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Big words, alliteration, the correct usage of the word "thus..."

Damn, ’mache, I was certain this was a Yossi comment ’till I saw your name!

Tequila and pancakes, anyone?

by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 16, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

common

The big words are spelled correctly!

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by BubbaFan on Jan 16, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

re: "offseason anti-establishment angst"

Oh, that.

Why don’t you just join the Huntsman campaign and leave Walt and us real Reds fans alone!

How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

"I'll get the dick!"

“No, I’ll get the dick.”

“Dick. Got it.”

“Dick! Dickdickdickdickdickdickdickdick.”

“Move over. Let me at tha..mwrmwmr.”

“…Ah, fuck it. I’ll get the face.”

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by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

What kind of trade would it take to get BJ Upton?

i wonder if they’d want like LeCure or Ondrusik or something.

Nevermind it looks like we’re signing Ludwick. Walt’s busy today.

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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 16, 2012 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

He must not observe MLK day

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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 16, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess this is why

teh Fay gave Walt only a B.

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by BubbaFan on Jan 16, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugh

Trying to pull off "having no money and talking to no one" as well as the Reds have.

by badenjr on Jan 16, 2012 10:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

It's not like the other options were really that great.

And he’s certainly cheaper than someone like Ross. As long as they don’t overuse him, it doesn’t really bother me. He will be more successful in a smaller park. Plus the Latoses seem to love him so if it makes our new ace happy, that’s probably worth the money.

by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 16, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions  

2.5 mill?

Can we still throw money at Oswalt to make me forget this signing?

/stillaprettydamngoodoffseason’d

We're all mad. I'm mad. You're mad. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come here.

by chesirecat on Jan 16, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

...

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat

by -ManBearPig on Jan 16, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Carcetti wouldn't stand for this!

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 16, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Nothing, just popped in to see what folks thought of the Ludwick signing.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 16, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Mutual option for 2013.

It’s Walt’s thing now.

How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I think

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat

by -ManBearPig on Jan 16, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, Jay Sherman.

You never liked anything!

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
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by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 16, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Seeing this makes me want to watch an episode of this show

Just so I can have the same “I mean, that was kind of funny but not as funny as I remember it being” reaction I always have every time I watch it.

"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24

by BK on Jan 16, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

This, so very, very much.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 16, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I forget which show it was

But I recently saw Jack Skellington in some Hanukkah-Town, and thought, “Man, The Critic did this way back in 1998, or whenever.”

by Brendanukkah on Jan 16, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugh

Well, here’s to hoping he repeats his 2008 form, however slim that may be. He was a 2-win player in 2009 and 2010, and I’d be fine if that was what he gave us.

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by DerekH91 on Jan 16, 2012 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Where is the Ryan Ludwick post?

I came here for the discussion.

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by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 16, 2012 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

I'm guessing the headline for the today's post is something like "Walt has a dream"

I like the Ludwick move. Not making much more than Gomes, and will likely rebound.

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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 16, 2012 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

I hope you're right

Since it looks like he’s our new starting LFer.

But I think he’s more likely to keep on declining than rebound. This is his age 34 season. At his age, you kind of have to expect a drop off.

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by BubbaFan on Jan 16, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Just throwing this out there..

some awfully good career numbers at GABP.

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by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd have to think that moving from Petco to GABP is going to affect a fly ball hitter's numbers in a positive way

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by BK on Jan 16, 2012 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

FTFY

I’d have to think that moving from Petco to GABP anywhere is going to affect a fly ball hitter’s numbers in a positive way

Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
Crum-Bum Beat

by -ManBearPig on Jan 16, 2012 10:58 PM EST up reply actions  

That statement alone makes it worth a flier, for me

"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24

by BK on Jan 16, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Too bad

I don’t believe it’s true.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 17, 2012 7:55 AM EST up reply actions  

And he'll face fewer RHP as part of some sort of quasi-platoon with Heisey? This is the plan, yes?

The Padres and Pirates probably didn’t have that luxury with him last year, no?

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by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Correct

And I’d have to think he’d see quite a few good pitches batting in between Votto and Bruce (if that’s where Dusty decides to put him).

"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24

by BK on Jan 16, 2012 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Regardless of where he's put.....

He’s going to see better pitches than he did last year with the Padres and Pirates.

Also, Renteria + Gomes last year cost us ~4 million…which I couldn’t believe.

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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 16, 2012 11:06 PM EST up reply actions  

he's better against righties than lefties

over the last three years.

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by BubbaFan on Jan 17, 2012 6:10 AM EST up reply actions  

But in SSS

Ludwick’s numbers got worse after he was traded to Pittsburgh last year.

"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks

by Yossarian22 on Jan 17, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions  

The real question of the evening

Are we now the douchiest team in baseball?

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by chesirecat on Jan 16, 2012 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

Can't outdouche any team with A-Rod.

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by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 16, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Them, too.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans

by Farneyismycopilot on Jan 16, 2012 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

The FO, fans, and press:

“The Reds have no money the Reds have no money the Reds have no money the Reds have no money…oh, Dioner Navarro, here’s almost a million bucks.”

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Jan 16, 2012 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

Not if you're playing to...WIN NOW!

[Drink.]

How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, these signings don't really bother me.

As far as I am concerned, there has been a rash of protest after each acquisition this off-season (though less for Latos)…and that is a positive sign. It means that Jocketty is making critical decisions, and while no decision is perfect (short of trading Hanigan for Felix Hernandez), he is filling holes with available pieces. There’s not much left on the buffet at this point, and maybe you didn’t really think the egg rolls looked all that good after sitting out for six hours, but you take what you can get.

by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 16, 2012 10:59 PM EST up reply actions  

It's not that it bothers me.

But that’s a lot of money to throw at catching depth when you have three guys ahead of him, two of whom I’m not even sure make that kind of money.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Jan 16, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

BTW you always eat six hour old egg rolls.

I went to college once. I’m not proud.

Phone's ringing, Dude.

by rjdio on Jan 16, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

That is undeniably true. When they begin to bend, then they are ready.

But on your other point, there are probably only two guys ahead of him. We love Corky here, and he is a great dude, but Navarro is probably the first backup to the big club. And Hanigan and Mesoraco aren’t costing much, so there’s not much money in the catcher position.

by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 16, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, c'mon.

You expect me to get up and drag my apathy all the way over there?

How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 16, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions  

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