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Mr. Know-It-All
Footballguy
I would like that trade a lot, but how is Clement doing after surgery?Youkilis' OBP would be very beneficial in that small ball park.
Nice turnaround.This time last year, Bartolo Colon was about to be filed under the "Darren Dreifort" folder for "overpaid crappy starting pitchers who were in demand for a moment in time."
If he had done steroids, he might have been the AL Comeback Player of the Year, too. But alas, we love our druggies, right Mr Giambi?
I kind of said it in my post, but I'll explain.Manny and Damon want to leave, Schilling is on the downfall of his career, they let Epstein go because they barely wanted to pay him utility infielder wages, and now they could be stuck with one of the worst GM's in the history of baseball: Jim Bowden.
Now, keep in mind, a "rough few years" in Boston = mediocrity everywhere else. And since Boston has some real whackos for fans, we won't hear the end of it.
bialczabub
Lord of the Flies
If Manny and Damon leave, and they don't do something to address starting pitching, the possibility of a 3rd place AL East finish isn't remote.
Mr. Know-It-All
Footballguy
Cox is definitely deserving, but I really thought LaRussa had a shot at it this year. Losing Sanders and Rolen and making due with guys such as Taguchi, Mabry, Nunez, Luna, etc. was very impressive. 100 win year yet again and only one dominant pitcher (Carpenter).Admittedly, Cox did a great job in Atlanata as well with his young team. Did LaRussa at least get some love in the voting?
I won't make a case for that happening in 2006, but I'll explain why they'll have a shot in 2007:1. New ownership. Seems like Steinberg actually gives a crap about the team.
2. New GM. His last name isn't LaMar. End of story.
3. Young talent. By 2007, Crawford, Baldelli, Gomes, Kazmir, and Cantu will starting their young prime years. Delwyn Young will be manning the OF with Crawford and Baldelli (I hear he had is contract extended today) by then and BJ Upton will have finally arrived for good, replacing Lugo probably.
This is gonna be a solid team in 2007. 2006.....not so much.
harrycarey
Footballguy
Delwyn Young is a second baseman in the Dodger's system.. Delmon Young is who you are thinking of.
according to Newsday Mets will basically be the top bidder for Wagner. If he chooses to go else where (and maybe even if he doesn't) the Mets according to NY Daily News have been in contact with TB. Mets would trade young arms for Baez and Huff. Not big on that myself. Mets also might look to trade Trachsel and/or Benson and go with Burnett, Loiaza, Millwood or Washburn.ALso the NY Post says the Mets have interest in first baseman Eduardo Perez and reliever Octavio Dotel, both free agents. They are not aggressively pursuing Paul Konerko as of now. But Wagner is the #1 priority.
RedRaiders
Mr. +EV
BOOM! Tough actin' tinactin
11/14 RUMORS:
- NYY and OF Hideki Matsui are rumored to be close to agreeing to terms on a 4 Year/$50 million contract. Matsui becomes a free agent 11/15 if the two sides do not agree to a deal.
- CHC and FLA are reportedly in talks on a deal that would send FLA OF Juan Pierre to CHC in exchange for OF Corey Patterson and a package of minor leaguers. Other reports say a third team may be involved in the deal.
- LAD owner Frank McCourt has reportedly offered former BOS General Manager Theo Epstein a minority ownership stake in the team should he agree to accept the GM post.
- ATL Assitant General Manager Dayton Moore is rumored to be the current front-runner to replace Theo Epstein as GM of the Boston Red Sox.
EDIT: Clarity.
- NYY and OF Hideki Matsui are rumored to be close to agreeing to terms on a 4 Year/$50 million contract. Matsui becomes a free agent 11/15 if the two sides do not agree to a deal.
- CHC and FLA are reportedly in talks on a deal that would send FLA OF Juan Pierre to CHC in exchange for OF Corey Patterson and a package of minor leaguers. Other reports say a third team may be involved in the deal.
- LAD owner Frank McCourt has reportedly offered former BOS General Manager Theo Epstein a minority ownership stake in the team should he agree to accept the GM post.
- ATL Assitant General Manager Dayton Moore is rumored to be the current front-runner to replace Theo Epstein as GM of the Boston Red Sox.
EDIT: Clarity.
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acefootball
Footballguy
About damn time !I have this transcript from the interview. Here's the play-by-play.====================================================
John Henry- "Hello, Mr Epstein!"
Dayton Moore- "I'm sorry?"
Henry- "Mr. Moore, excuse me I'm going through Theo withdraw here. Please disregard it."
Moore (puzzled)- "Ok, so let's get this meeting started."
Henry- "Have a seat."
*Henry and Moore have a seat*
Henry- "So, can you provide the same job functions as Theo Epstein once did?"
Moore- "Aw screw this."
*Dayton Moore storms out the room*
Secretary- "Goodbye, Mr Epstein!"
Moore- "IT'S DAYTON MOORE, WENCH!!!!"
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