MLB: Hot Stove 2008

soxmuscle · 12-15-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Just saying, CC and AJ are doing pretty good now, just as good as some CEO's.

True.

I do think that sports and entertainment will be the first to begin declining if our economy stays in the toilet for several years.

Who can afford to spend hundreds of dollars on tickets, food, and parking anymore?

soxmuscle · 12-15-2008, 12:51 PM

Death to Johnny Damon

"According to the New York Daily News, Johnny Damon and Alex Rodriguez placed multiple phone calls to A.J. Burnett, recruiting him to join the Yankees. "Johnny was calling him regularly, and he and Alex talked on numerous occasions," an anonymous baseball official told the Daily News. "Johnny talked to A.J. about New York, the differences between New York and Boston, how he views it. Johnny couldn't be happier here (in New York) and he communicated those thoughts to A.J.""

min0 lee · 12-15-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

True.

I do think that sports and entertainment will be the first to begin declining if our economy stays in the toilet for several years.

Who can afford to spend hundreds of dollars on tickets, food, and parking anymore?

I still don't know how they fill up these seats.

min0 lee · 12-15-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Death to Johnny Damon

"According to the New York Daily News, Johnny Damon and Alex Rodriguez placed multiple phone calls to A.J. Burnett, recruiting him to join the Yankees. "Johnny was calling him regularly, and he and Alex talked on numerous occasions," an anonymous baseball official told the Daily News. "Johnny talked to A.J. about New York, the differences between New York and Boston, how he views it. Johnny couldn't be happier here (in New York) and he communicated those thoughts to A.J.""

Well at least he finally did something, even if it was off the field.

soxmuscle · 12-16-2008, 11:25 AM

So Teixeira is going to sign today apparently?

min0 lee · 12-16-2008, 11:29 AM

With who?

**I Are Baboon** · 12-16-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

So Teixeira is going to sign today apparently?

where did you hear that?

Boston.com reports the Sox made him the largest contract offer yet under this ownership group.

soxmuscle · 12-16-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

where did you hear that?

Boston.com reports the Sox made him the largest contract offer yet under this ownership group.

From the WEEI Flash moments ago:

Mark Teixeira tells ESPN that he is close to signing with a team, and that he expects his annual salary to be between $22 and 28 million per year.

^ this was taken from another board.

Doesn't mean he's going to sign today, but he made comments at the Winter Meetings that he wanted his contract situation to be settled before Christmas and with this speculation today, I'd almost guarantee it happens before the weekend.

$22 and $28 million is a pretty big difference. Perhaps Teixeira is considering a shorter deal so that he can be made available one more time in his prime maximizing his profits.

Who truly knows at this point though.. Scott Boras is a scam artist in every sense of the term. It wouldn't shock me if Boras was the one creating this "news."

**I Are Baboon** · 12-16-2008, 11:50 AM

I just went to check at ESPN.com and I see they have that stupid Kenny Mayne shit as the top story. I guess I won't be checking ESPN.com again today....

soxmuscle · 12-16-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I just went to check at ESPN.com and I see they have that stupid Kenny Mayne shit as the top story. I guess I won't be checking ESPN.com again today....

I no longer check ESPN.com ever.

Fuck ESPN.

shiznit2169 · 12-16-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I no longer check ESPN.com ever.

Fuck ESPN.

What's your beef with them?

soxmuscle · 12-16-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

What's your beef with them?

It's essentially Cosmo for sports.

min0 lee · 12-25-2008, 06:46 PM

Yankees no longer hot for Pettitte

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For the past few weeks, I've been wondering what Andy Pettitte is waiting on in not accepting the Yankees' one-year, $10 million contract offer. The chances are good now that he has waited too long. As of midday no final decision had been made. But the source I talked to said the Yankees are "pretty happy with our team as is," and that the offer to Pettitte may no longer be available.

They practically begged him to come back with a sweet offer but he claims other teams offered him more.

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with the Teixeira signing, Pettitte can pretty much forget about coming back to the Yankees now after failing to respond to Cashman's in-person urgings two weeks ago that he accept their one-year, $10 million offer. It's fairly evident no other club will offer him that much, and now neither will the Yankees.

Double D · 12-26-2008, 08:41 AM

I will tell you this Mino, even if they have to jack up ticket prices, atleast they try to put their money into their team. My cards havent shown they want to win in the free agency in forever! And their ticket prices are still some of the highest in the MLB!

min0 lee · 12-26-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Malley

I will tell you this Mino, even if they have to jack up ticket prices, atleast they try to put their money into their team. My cards havent shown they want to win in the free agency in forever! And their ticket prices are still some of the highest in the MLB!

I didn't know that about St. Louis, they must be doing something right if they can still fill up those seats.

min0 lee · 12-29-2008, 10:23 AM

Red Sox strike deals with Brad Penny, Jason Bard
Moving to improve their depth on the mound and behind the plate, the Red Sox [team stats] have agreements in place with right-hander Brad Penny and catcher Josh Bard, according to an industry source.

Penny’s deal, which will be finalized tomorrow pending a physical exam and completion of contractual language, will pay the 30-year-old a base salary of $5 million.

The deal has the potential to pay Penny $3 million more in bonuses, beginning with a 160-innings-pitched threshold and escalating from there.
More........

min0 lee · 12-29-2008, 10:31 AM

Taveras signs deal with Reds

min0 lee · 12-29-2008, 11:45 AM

45-yr-old Johnson signs with Giants

soxmuscle · 12-29-2008, 02:57 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/sp...2&pagewanted=1

cool

min0 lee · 12-29-2008, 03:00 PM

Never heard of him.

soxmuscle · 12-29-2008, 03:08 PM

I haven't either, but it's a pretty interesting outlook on what some of these guys go through at that level.

min0 lee · 12-29-2008, 09:20 PM

Mets discussing trade for Dodgers' Andruw Jones
Andruw Jones could reportedly be on the move after a terrible first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

ESPN.com is reporting that the Mets and Dodgers are discussing a trade that would send the former All-Star center fielder to New York. The report says the Dodgers would be willing to eat most of the two-year, $36.2 million contract the 31-year-old Jones signed before the 2008 season.

Jones hit .158 last season with 76 strikeouts in 209 at-bats and was reportedly unhappy in Los Angeles. If he were shipped to the Mets, the 13-year veteran would likely move to right field with Carlos Beltran staying as New York's everyday center fielder.

Double D · 12-29-2008, 09:51 PM

WHy would someone want Jones? He seems washed up to me!

BTW-Cards fans are the best fans in baseball. Hell even ESPN will admit that and they totally stroke the Yanks and Bo-Sox.

min0 lee · 12-30-2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Malley

WHy would someone want Jones? He seems washed up to me!

BTW-Cards fans are the best fans in baseball. Hell even ESPN will admit that and they totally stroke the Yanks and Bo-Sox.

Beats the hell out of me, to me he always looked lazy. I always hated that stupid grin on his face.

lnvanry · 12-30-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Malley

WHy would someone want Jones? He seems washed up to me!

BTW-Cards fans are the best fans in baseball. Hell even ESPN will admit that and they totally stroke the Yanks and Bo-Sox.

card fans have always been pretty polite and loyal from my experience...but I still hate you guys

go cubs

soxmuscle · 12-30-2008, 10:23 AM

It's another contract year for Andruw Jones, and any time a Scott Boras client has free agency as motivation, they usually have some solid seasons.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jones came back and had a pretty productive year and if you're able to get him for nothing but a little cash, you'd have to consider it.

soxmuscle · 12-30-2008, 10:28 AM

Red Sox made play to Marlins for SS Ramirez - MLB - SI.com

Oh, Hanley. I love you.

min0 lee · 12-30-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Red Sox made play to Marlins for SS Ramirez - MLB - SI.com

Oh, Hanley. I love you.

Are the Marlins having another fire sale?

soxmuscle · 12-30-2008, 10:59 AM

Not a firesale; that's just Theo doing his job.

Hanley is going to be an expensive commodity come a couple of years from now. If that new stadium deal isn't reached, they might find it difficult to pay a guy like Hanley Ramirez $15 million per year.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-30-2008, 11:26 AM

I don't think Ellsbury and Buchholz would be enough to get Hanley.

12-15-2008, 12:51 PM	#62
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	Death to Johnny Damon "According to the New York Daily News, Johnny Damon and Alex Rodriguez placed multiple phone calls to A.J. Burnett, recruiting him to join the Yankees. "Johnny was calling him regularly, and he and Alex talked on numerous occasions," an anonymous baseball official told the Daily News. "Johnny talked to A.J. about New York, the differences between New York and Boston, how he views it. Johnny couldn't be happier here (in New York) and he communicated those thoughts to A.J."" Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-16-2008, 11:25 AM	#65
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	So Teixeira is going to sign today apparently? Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-16-2008, 11:29 AM	#66
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12-29-2008, 10:23 AM	#76
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Red Sox strike deals with Brad Penny, Jason Bard Moving to improve their depth on the mound and behind the plate, the Red Sox [team stats] have agreements in place with right-hander Brad Penny and catcher Josh Bard, according to an industry source. Penny’s deal, which will be finalized tomorrow pending a physical exam and completion of contractual language, will pay the 30-year-old a base salary of $5 million. The deal has the potential to pay Penny $3 million more in bonuses, beginning with a 160-innings-pitched threshold and escalating from there. More........ How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

12-29-2008, 10:31 AM	#77
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12-16-2008, 11:50 AM	#69
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	I just went to check at ESPN.com and I see they have that stupid Kenny Mayne shit as the top story. I guess I won't be checking ESPN.com again today....

12-26-2008, 08:41 AM	#74
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,460 Photos: 1	I will tell you this Mino, even if they have to jack up ticket prices, atleast they try to put their money into their team. My cards havent shown they want to win in the free agency in forever! And their ticket prices are still some of the highest in the MLB!

12-29-2008, 11:45 AM	#78
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12-29-2008, 02:57 PM	#79
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/sp...2&pagewanted=1 cool Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-29-2008, 03:00 PM	#80
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Never heard of him. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

12-29-2008, 03:08 PM	#81
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	I haven't either, but it's a pretty interesting outlook on what some of these guys go through at that level. Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-29-2008, 09:20 PM	#82
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	Mets discussing trade for Dodgers' Andruw Jones Andruw Jones could reportedly be on the move after a terrible first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN.com is reporting that the Mets and Dodgers are discussing a trade that would send the former All-Star center fielder to New York. The report says the Dodgers would be willing to eat most of the two-year, $36.2 million contract the 31-year-old Jones signed before the 2008 season. Jones hit .158 last season with 76 strikeouts in 209 at-bats and was reportedly unhappy in Los Angeles. If he were shipped to the Mets, the 13-year veteran would likely move to right field with Carlos Beltran staying as New York's everyday center fielder. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

12-29-2008, 09:51 PM	#83
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,460 Photos: 1	WHy would someone want Jones? He seems washed up to me! BTW-Cards fans are the best fans in baseball. Hell even ESPN will admit that and they totally stroke the Yanks and Bo-Sox.

12-30-2008, 10:23 AM	#86
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	It's another contract year for Andruw Jones, and any time a Scott Boras client has free agency as motivation, they usually have some solid seasons. I wouldn't be surprised if Jones came back and had a pretty productive year and if you're able to get him for nothing but a little cash, you'd have to consider it. Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-30-2008, 10:28 AM	#87
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	Red Sox made play to Marlins for SS Ramirez - MLB - SI.com Oh, Hanley. I love you. Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-30-2008, 10:59 AM	#89
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 10,045 Photos: 10	Not a firesale; that's just Theo doing his job. Hanley is going to be an expensive commodity come a couple of years from now. If that new stadium deal isn't reached, they might find it difficult to pay a guy like Hanley Ramirez $15 million per year. Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

12-30-2008, 11:26 AM	#90
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	I don't think Ellsbury and Buchholz would be enough to get Hanley.

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