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Seeing as how we have a couple "done deals" this afternoon - just hours after the Yanks won it all - it's time for this thread to run alongside the Hot Stove thread.
In addition to the two deals mentioned in the HS thread, count JJ Putz, Daniel Cabrera, and Chad Tracy among the 2010 class of free agents. per Kissyface.
- Kyle... CrossRoads ChurchKF also has Bobby Abreu resigning with the Angels for a 2 year deal with a vesting option for a 3rd. No cash announced.
update: Heyman has it.
SI_JonHeyman abreu deal guarantees 19 mil over 2 with #angels, could be worth 27 mil for 3.
Mike Scioscia's tragic illness - the blog! For Dodger analysis, reviews, and hilarity.jeremy hermida to the red sox?
didn't see that one coming. at least Hermida being the first marlin to go
brewers and twins swap carlos gomez and j.j. hardy
Damn, the Phillies exercised their option on Cliff Lee.
"I know, everybody funny, now you funny too."Babe Herman:Damn, the Phillies exercised their option on Cliff Lee.
Well, DUH.
BlueMamma:Well, DUH.
We need a tongue in cheek smiley.
"I know, everybody funny, now you funny too."D'Backs picked up Webb's option for 2010.
Twins acquire JJ Hardy from the Brewers for Carlos Gomez.
If you'll recall, he was the main piece when the Mets traded for Johan Santana.
JamesMiranda:Twins acquire JJ Hardy from the Brewers for Carlos Gomez.
If you'll recall, he was the main piece when the Mets traded for Johan Santana.
Gomez has crazy raw skills and zero plate discpline. Very frustrating to watch.
"Good is not good when better is expected." Vin Scullyminndodger:Gomez has crazy raw skills and zero plate discpline. Very frustrating to watch.
Was that what it was? Do you think the Twins got the better end of this deal?
Brett Myers was told by the Phillies that they won't give him another contract according to Kissyface.
He was banged up all year, but does anyone think he could make a middle-of-the-rotation starter?
JamesMiranda:Brett Myers was told by the Phillies that they won't give him another contract according to Kissyface.
He was banged up all year, but does anyone think he could make a middle-of-the-rotation starter?
Y'all want somebody who pitches inside, sign him up.
JamesMiranda:Brett Myers was told by the Phillies that they won't give him another contract according to Kissyface.
He was banged up all year, but does anyone think he could make a middle-of-the-rotation starter?
Another case of a multi-million dollar arm and a 10ยข head. Plus, he smacked his wife around a couple of years ago. I'd avoid Unibrow like the plague. Great stuff, but now he's damaged goods.
The Easternmost in Quality...the Westernmost in Flavor!!Former Dodger pitcher, Tim Belcher has been named the pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians.
BLUEFAN:Former Dodger pitcher, Tim Belcher has been named the pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians.
Always like Belch, wonder what type of coach he'll be?
Now that Manny is finally signed, lets get Pierre off the teamAccording to Dylan Hernandez, all of the Dodger coaches have been resigned to one year deals. One more year of Honeycutt ('nuf said), one more year of Bowa trying to break Bison's ankles and one more year of wondering when Joe will hang it up.
I'll play the radio on Southern stations because Southern Belles are Hell at night...Name a better coaching staff.
grabarkewitz:According to Dylan Hernandez, all of the Dodger coaches have been resigned to one year deals. One more year of Honeycutt ('nuf said), one more year of Bowa trying to break Bison's ankles and one more year of wondering when Joe will hang it up.
I was just at DT and Jay was calling you out (tho not by name) about Honeygoltz ...god just freaking call the wahhambulence Jay!
Here's the quote:
The story ends with me putting him in the wall!Thank you again Mr. Weisman for being the voice of reason here. I have actually seen other sites that have stated "Rick Honeycutt has RUINED Chad Billingsley." And this was from someone claiming to be a Dodger fan. It blows me away how the first time a young player struggles a little bit, fans want to discard that player (see Loney, James; Martin, Russell; Broxton, Jonathan). Those same fans will have a fit if those players turn things around, and then don't show loyalty to the organization.
I don't mean to sound as if I'm belitting Dodger fans, because every sports team in every sport has these sort of fans. Dodger fans are no worse or better, but to think that Chad Billingsley should be shipped proves that you are either a BoSPiNite (someone who watches too much of the network commonly called ESPN) or you really don't understand the sport very well.
The King of Hyperbole doesn't have much room to talk.
"I know, everybody funny, now you funny too."Babe Herman:The King of Hyperbole doesn't have much room to talk.
I wonder how long it takes for Jay to wear out his welcome at DT? The Ancient Ursine has been pretty scarce, over there, since he got into it with the regulars at DT.
I'll play the radio on Southern stations because Southern Belles are Hell at night...grabarkewitz:I wonder how long it takes for Jay to wear out his welcome at DT? The Ancient Ursine has been pretty scarce, over there, since he got into it with the regulars at DT.
Good gracious. When he fell off the truck, it must've been near a very high cliff. I can't believe that's our same old Jay.
"It is called being a professional. If you take the money, give the effort. If you are a pro in any sport, you are always supposed to give your best effort." ~Joe Morgan.The Cubs resigned John Grabow for two years, $7.5 million. Any question why the Cubs have won nothing since 1908? Who in the Blue Hell pays a LOOGY over $3 million per year? Then again, what can you say about a team who gave Soriano $130+ million for his poor OPS and defensive skills or Gameboy over $10 million per with his health (mental and physical) history. It is little wonder the Cubs are the laughing stock of the game.
I'll play the radio on Southern stations because Southern Belles are Hell at night...grabarkewitz:The Cubs resigned John Grabow for two years, $7.5 million. Any question why the Cubs have won nothing since 1908? Who in the Blue Hell pays a LOOGY over $3 million per year? Then again, what can you say about a team who gave Soriano $130+ million for his poor OPS and defensive skills or Gameboy over $10 million per with his health (mental and physical) history. It is little wonder the Cubs are the laughing stock of the game.
Wait, I thought we were the laughingstock of the game?
Mike Scioscia's tragic illness - the blog! For Dodger analysis, reviews, and hilarity.Mike Scioscias tragic illness:Wait, I thought we were the laughingstock of the game?
We're not the laughingstock of the game. We're gone far beyond that. Even people that don't follow sports are laughing at us.
"I know, everybody funny, now you funny too."Aaron Heilman to the DBacks for 2 minor leaguers.
Mike Scioscia's tragic illness - the blog! For Dodger analysis, reviews, and hilarity.Mike Scioscias tragic illness:Aaron Heilman to the DBacks for 2 minor leaguers.
Heilman still has pretty nasty stuff. He has been erratic lately, but I'm not happy to see him in our division.
Mike Scioscias tragic illness:Wait, I thought we were the laughingstock of the game?
We are more like a car crash on the Springer show. I think we could title the show - "My skank of a wife has taken up with the help!" I suspect we could get some nice fistfights out of that episode.
I'll play the radio on Southern stations because Southern Belles are Hell at night...grabarkewitz:We are more like a car crash on the Springer show. I think we could title the show - "My skank of a wife has taken up with the help!" I suspect we could get some nice fistfights out of that episode.
Jay Leno is taking potshots at the McCourts. He said they had a lunch meeting with their agents, and Jamie got through the whole meal without making out with anyone.
SamAdams:Jay Leno is taking potshots at the McCourts. He said they had a lunch meeting with their agents, and Jamie got through the whole meal without making out with anyone.
Ugh, the only person I despise more than Jamie McCourt... Jay Leno.
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