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QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Nov 7, 2007 -> 09:39 PM) What is Bruce throwing out there now? He was just on WMVP and said it would take Danks, Gio, Broadway and Fields to land Cabrera.
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Bruce Levine was just on AM 1000. Did I just hear him correctly? He said it would take Danks, Gio, Broadway AND Fields to land Cabrera. That seems a bit steep.
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As we sink further towards the bottom of the overall standings, we better start brushing up on some of these names for the future. Two California preps at top '08 draft class By Keith Law Scouts Inc. It's never too early to look ahead to the next First-Year Player Draft; USA Baseball's national team, comprising college players, starts its schedule the week of June 18, the same week that the junior national team holds its Tournament of Stars for high school players in North Carolina. Here's a quick look at 20 players who, right now, have a good chance to go in the first round next year. For college players, I've included their information from the 2005 First-Year Player Draft, including the drafting team and the round. Class of 2008: Top 20 prospects NO. NAME POS. SCHOOL '05 DRAFT POS. 1. Isaac Galloway OF Los Osos HS, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Ineligible 2. Aaron Hicks OF Wilson HS, Long Beach, Calif. Ineligible 3. Justin Smoak 1B University of South Carolina Oakland, 16th 4. Brian Matusz LHP University of San Diego Anaheim, 4th 5. Pedro Alvarez 3B Vanderbilt Boston, 11th 6. Brett Wallace 1B Arizona State Undrafted 7. Eric Hosmer 1B American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla. Ineligible 8. Lance Lynn RHP University of Mississippi Seattle, 6th 9. Daniel Webb RHP Heath HS, W. Paducah, Ky. Ineligible 10. Yonder Alonso 1B University of Miami (Fla.) Minnesota, 15th 11. Brett DeVall LHP Rutherford HS, Panama City, Fla. Ineligible 12. Cody Satterwhite RHP University of Mississippi Cleveland, 37th 13. Brandon Crawford SS UCLA Undrafted 14. Ethan Martin 3B Stephens County HS, Toccoa, Ga. Ineligible 15. James Darnell RF/3B University of South Carolina Undrafted 16. Jemile Weeks 2B University of Miami (Fla.) Milwaukee, 8th 17. Harold Martinez SS/3B Braddock HS, Miami, Fla. Ineligible 18. Tyson Ross RHP University of California Undrafted 19. Jacob Thompson RHP University of Virginia Undrafted 20. Jordan Danks OF University of Texas White Sox, 19th
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Cardinals Interested in Buehrle?
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QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 09:24 AM) Early? A lot of other teams have apparently had it for a while. "Early" as in rather than wait for free agency in the off-season...when they assume he will crawl home to Mizzou. -
...rather than waiting for off-season free agency. http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/co...E3?OpenDocument It's time for the Cardinals to go courting with Buehrle By Bryan Burwell ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 06/26/2007 Sports Columnist Bryan Burwell [More columns] As most normal, healthy adult males can certainly attest, there's a definite trick to distinguishing the difference between a maddening tease and a delightful flirtation. We tend to misread and overreact. It's important to remind you of these typical male traits now, as we begin to observe more carefully the behavior patterns of your St. Louis Cardinals management team as baseball's trading season is about to heat up. The Cardinals' management team is about to decide how it should proceed in the suddenly open courtship of Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, and I can't wait to see if they pick up the right vibes or completely misread every hint of interest Buehrle has been sending their way. The St. Charles native has been put on the trading block by Sox manager Ken Williams, and the suitors have been lining up like giddy school boys, and why wouldn't they? Even though he's a free-agent-to-be who could end up costing $70 million to $80 million in the open market next winter, Buehrle is a big, strong, healthy 28-year-old lefthanded starter with a 59-percent winning percentage in eight major-league seasons (101-70). The Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Yankees — all notorious big spenders — are eager to court him, and it only mildly concerns them that he might be just a three-month summer rental based on the conditions the Chicago general manager has set up. Williams has said he won't allow any side negotiations for a contract extension with Buehrle as part of the trade agreement, which raises the risk on the deal for anyone bidding on him. Yet this is a bit more of an intriguing situation for the defending World Series champion Cardinals, and here's why. Buehrle has been giving come-hither looks to his hometown team for some time now, whether it's with his constant public pronouncements that he'd love to play in St. Louis, or that rather noticeable fashion statement he made while attending a playoff game at Busch last fall sporting a red Cardinals cap. So you just have to ask: What does it all mean? Has Buehrle been teasing the Cardinals, or is there genuine interest? I know much of Cardinal Nation is hot and bothered by the prospects of Buehrle's availability. This is a guy who averaged 16 victories a season from 2001 and 2005. He's thrown a no-hitter. He gives you innings. He has a low ERA (3.39), and he's better than any current starter in the Cardinals' rotation. If you put him onto a suddenly reviving pitching staff that just added Mike Maroth as a starter, Troy Percival in the bullpen and expects to have a healthy former Cy Young winner Chris Carpenter back next month, there's every reason to envision a July or August charge up the standings. So what will the notorious tightwad Cardinals do with their restrictive salary cap but favorable history of good in-season trades? I want them to make this deal a reality because the Cardinals' postseason chances will swing wildly upwards if general manager Walt Jocketty is given the go-ahead to exhaust his resources. The Cardinals have enough bats to win the NL Central, but they need more healthy arms. In the span of about one week, Jocketty has incrementally improved his rotation. Buehrle turns that incremental improvement into a radical leap. It will take some talent to get him away from Chicago, where general manager Williams told reporters over the weekend that he is only interested in major-league-ready players. "I want to get better today,'' Williams said. The Cardinals ought to be thinking that way too, which is why this deal makes so much sense to me. The chatter around the league is that the Cards have offered Anthony Reyes and John Rodriguez, plus an unnamed minor-league prospect. I say you make that deal because Buehrle is worth it, even if it means parting with a prime talent such as 21-year-old AA catcher Bryan Anderson. Cardinal Nation, that formerly mellow tribe of baseball devotees, has gotten an attitude adjustment. Cardinals fans are a bit less patient now, and their World Series memories from 2006 have been swapped for grumbling dissatisfaction. So now it's time to find out just what all those winks and smiles from Mark Buehrle really mean. Right now, from where I'm looking, it sure seems like he's ready for a long-term commitment. oops...internet froze and inadvertently posted this twice. Mods delete one please. tx.
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Good Buehrle thread on Red Sox board...
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QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 11:08 AM) Not sure what the good news is other than the Red Sawk fans don't want to give up s*** for Buehrle. Oh well, don't think I could stomach Buehrle in a Sawks uniform anyway. Yah, not "good news" so much as an interesting thread. Some want to give us coco and a bag of balls and some say offer Ellsbury and Bowden. Extracting maximum value will be a tough task for Kenny...but I'm confident he will get it done. -
Son of Sam board... http://sonsofsamhorn.net/index.php?showtopic=20073
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Sure, heading into '07 Sabathia is better than Buehrle...until C.C. hits the K.F.C. and goes on the DL with a bum hammy or pulled muscle.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/hunting...?page=h_ath_dye Safe bet Dye won't trade hunting passion He took up the sport late, but has become very good, very quickly By Brett Pauly ESPN Outdoors senior editor Jermaine Dye was dealt from K.C. to Oakland this season, but you can bet he won't be trading in his love of hunting.If you asked Jermaine Dye a decade ago if he would eventually become a hunter, he would have told you not in a million years. But things change, as the longtime Kansas City Royal right fielder found out this season when he was traded to the Oakland A's. One thing is certain: Dye, who grew up in California fishing around the San Francisco Bay Area with his father, will continue to hunt, having picked up the sport late. And the deer in the Sierra best beware: Once Dye began getting animals in his sights, he became very good — or very lucky. He dropped a nine-point whitetail with his first in-field shot from a rifle and took down an eight-pointer on his third shot from a bow. Oh, and one more thing: Dye and the A's are in the playoffs, while the Royals had to settle for going home early this year. Unfortunately for Dye, he won't be contributing anything in the outfield or at the plate; he broke his left leg on Sunday when he fouled a ball just below the knee. ESPN Outdoors recently interviewed Dye for an "Athletes in the Outdoors" profile: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESPN Outdoors: "It sounds like you are a great example of somebody who came into the sport of hunting much later than most?" Jermaine Dye: "Exactly. When you find spare time in the offseason, as you play sports, you meet more people. They put you on to it to come try it. And if you like it, you like it." EO: "Ten years ago, did you ever imagine yourself being a guy who would hunt deer?" JD: "Not at all, never. Coming from California (Dye, 27, was born in Vacaville), I would never envision myself doing this. If I had probably been playing for another team in another city that wasn't really known for populations of deer and ducks, I probably wouldn't be doing it. But, you try something and you like it, you never know." EO: "You know Shane Halter (shortstop with the Detroit Tigers), and you guys have a hunting relationship, is that right?" “ I like a challenge, and it's more of a sport getting up there in a tree stand and bowhunting. ” — Jermaine Dye JD: "Yeah. In the offseason I kind of got hooked up with him when he used to play for the Royals. He introduced me to a couple of his hunting friends and they got me hooked. He lives here in Kansas City in the offseason, and we go just about five times a week once the season ends." EO: "Was Shane responsible for turning you on to the bowhunting side of things?" JD: "I like a challenge, and I view bowhunting as harder than (hunting with a rifle). (Halter) kind of got me hooked on it. One day we were shooting his bow and arrow, and I kind of liked it. I went out (two years ago) and bought one and went out and started hunting." EO: "Where do you hunt?" JD: "We hunt on (New York Mets pitcher) Kevin Appier's land; he still lives here in Kansas City." Dye dropped a nine-point whitetail with his first shot from a rifle and took down an eight-pointer on his third shot from a bow.EO: "What do you find rewarding about hunting?" JD: "I think it helps to get away from the sport of baseball and gives you a little quiet time and relax time and just lets you think about being outdoors enjoying the moment. It gets your adrenaline going when you see that deer, from about 100 yards, walking your way." EO: "When was it that you took your first whitetail?" JD: "When I first got my bow and arrow, I went out a couple of times and I got my first shot and shot an eight-point whitetail. So I've got one with my bow and arrow and one (nine-pointer last offseason) with my rifle." EO: "Have you been a rifle hunter for some time?" JD: "Never did it. It's kind of funny because the guys I go with have been hunting for so long and have maybe killed one deer. Every time I've gone, I've seen a deer and let some go or shot one. The first time I shot with my rifle, I took a nine-pointer after 10 minutes in my stand. The guys get on me because they think that it is not fair for me to just start and have two trophy bucks." EO: "So, the nine-pointer was the first shot ever at a deer?" JD: "With my rifle, yes, and I was in my stand for no more than 10 minutes. Shane was actually walking down to his stand and couldn't believe it." EO: "What was that experience like? Some people would say that is amazing; you may never get to put a scope on a bigger buck." JD: "Exactly. I think just from me being able to shoot a shotgun and go duck hunting and stuff, I anticipated what it was going to feel like. But you still have that feeling of, 'What is going to really be like? Am I going to be able to keep the rifle steady when I pull the trigger?' But it came out all right." “ I think I'm described as hard-working person that goes out there and plays hard everyday and has fun doing it. And I think I'm the same way outdoors, I just go out and have fun. ” — Jermaine Dye EO: "Had you been a shooter before?" JD: "Yeah, I've shot handguns at target ranges. But, I never felt the power of a rifle from your shoulder." EO: "Are you a big fan of deer meat?" JD: "I like summer sausage and deer jerky, but the steaks and the hamburgers I don't really like." EO: "Do you give it away?" JD: "If nobody wants the meat, whether it is deer or duck or geese, we send it down to the mission and donate it." EO: "What would you say your most memorable day in the field has been and why?" JD: "I think my first shot with my bow and arrow. It was getting dark and here is this buck trotting over the hill a little bit. It was probably my only chance to get a shot off with it getting dark; where he was, everything played out right, the wind was in my face. I probably wouldn't have taken the shot if it was earlier, because it was a little farther than I wanted. But I got him." EO: "Yeah, but this was the first animal you had taken with a bow. What was going through your head?" Dye: "I'm described as a hard-working person who goes out there and plays hard every day and has fun."JD: "Adrenaline was pumping, heart was pumping. I just tried to be as calm as I could be, and try to pick a spot where I thought he was going to cross over, hit the release and calm my nerves. I couldn't really tell if I had hit him at first, he jumped over this barbed-wire fence and ran into some brush. I called up Kevin and Shane and we went looking for him, and found him." EO: "I think some athletes, I don't know if this is true of everybody, compare the adrenaline rush of reeling in a big fish or taking down a whitetail to getting a big hit or making a big play." JD: "I think so. Anytime you have that adrenaline flowing in hunting and fishing. It's like the other day in Boston; we were down by one run in the ninth inning, and their closer comes in and I hit a home run to put us in extra innings. You get a great feeling from that, giving your team a chance to win, and we went on to win that game in the 11th inning with another home run." EO: "In the offseason, you aren't playing baseball. You're a competitor, though, looking for a thrill. Does hunting fill that gap to some extent?" JD: "I think so. I can't sit around the house (with wife, Tricia, and son, Jalen) doing nothing. I've always got to be doing something, and the hunting and the fishing takes your mind away from things and puts the competition in your mind. You aren't stepping in the batter's box; you're competing with your buddy to catch fish." EO: "That's funny you should mention that. Is there friendly competition when you get athletes together in the offseason, even if it is fishing?" JD: "Definitely. I have a boat, and Shane has a boat. We pack two or three people in there, and whoever catches the most fish gets his meal paid for." EO: "What do you fish for?" JD: "Largemouth bass." EO: "What's your favorite lure or bait?" JD: "I like plastic worms and lizards and deep divers." EO: "So how are you described as a baseball player and does that carry over to hunting or fishing at all?" JD: "I think I'm described as a hard-working person who goes out there and plays hard every day and has fun doing it. And I think I'm the same way outdoors, I just go out and have fun. I don't have to kill anything that day, just the joy of being out there and enjoying the atmosphere and being in the wildlife — that's fun for me."
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Another, newer story from yesterday's DFW Star-Telegram. http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/16312626.htm Posted on Sun, Dec. 24, 2006 email thisprint this Top prospect says trade is ‘bittersweet’ By KAT O’BRIEN Star-Telegram Staff Writer No matter what becomes of Brandon McCarthy in the Rangers’ starting rotation, the loss of John Danks will sting for many fans. Danks, a left-hander who doesn’t turn 22 until April, was rated the No. 1 prospect in the Rangers’ organization last month, according to Baseball America. That followed three consecutive years as the organization’s No. 2 prospect. Danks, for some, was the homegrown pitcher the Rangers had been trying for years to develop, one that was about to pan out. He was the Rangers’ first-round draft pick out of Round Rock High School in 2003, and went a combined 9-9 with a 4.24 ERA in 2006 at Double A Frisco and Triple A Oklahoma. “It’s very bittersweet,” Danks said of the trade Saturday afternoon. “Obviously, I’d rather stay [with the Rangers]. I have friends here. I’m very comfortable here. That being said, the White Sox seem very optimistic. They think I can possibly pitch in the big leagues right out of spring training. It’s just part of the game now. I’ve just got to roll with the punches.” Danks said he had just talked to White Sox GM Kenny Williams, and that he likely will compete with former top Phillies prospect Gavin Floyd and knuckleballer Charlie Haeger for the last rotation spot. A year ago, Danks was almost traded to the Florida Marlins along with third baseman Hank Blalock for right-hander Josh Beckett and third baseman Mike Lowell. That trade fell through, and the Rangers turned down numerous overtures for Danks in the past year. “This is an old-fashioned baseball trade where both teams took risks and gave up a lot of baseball talent,” Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. “We love John Danks and we love Nick Masset. Both guys are on the cusp, and we think both guys will have success at the big league level.” The difference between Danks and McCarthy is that McCarthy already has made the transition to the major league level. McCarthy has pitched 151 2/3 innings over two major league seasons. While the Rangers are optimistic that Danks is capable of that transition, there are no guarantees. Right-hander Edinson Volquez was their top-ranked prospect a year ago, but his star fell somewhat when he had a 7.29 ERA in eight major league starts this year. Danks said of the Rangers’ decision: “[Daniels’] job is for the team to win this year. Obviously, McCarthy is probably going to be a bigger part of that than I would.” There was some disappointment on Danks’ part, as he was on the verge of playing for the big league team only three hours from his home. “Obviously, I would have loved to play there,” Danks said. “I loved playing for them. They were the ones that gave me the opportunity to play pro ball.” Ironically, Danks’ younger brother, Jordan, was drafted by the White Sox in the 19th round in 2005. He did not sign, and is an outfielder at the University of Texas. Masset was drafted in the eighth round in 2000 and signed in 2001. He made his major league debut in 2006, allowing four earned runs in 8 2/3 innings. At the minor league level, he was 6-7 with a 3.67 ERA in 32 games, including 15 starts. He had a 2.61 ERA and 15 saves in 20 relief appearances for Mazatlan in the Mexican Winter League. “My reaction was surprised and shocked,” Masset said. “After I have gone over it a little bit, it sounds like the White Sox will be a pretty good fit. Being with the Rangers — it was a great organization. They’ve helped me out a ton.” Kat O’Brien, 817-390-7760 kobrien@star-telegram.com
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http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/new...b&fext=.jsp 08/15/2006 2:30 PM ET Faces on the Field: John Danks Pitching prospect relishes trips through home By Dan Pieringer / MLB.com There's no place like home, and Oklahoma RedHawks pitcher John Danks knows that as well as anyone. Danks, who was born and raised in Round Rock, Texas, is 2-0 with a 2.63 ERA in his two starts against the Round Rock Express. Danks earned his first Triple-A win with an 8-2 victory over Round Rock when the Express visited Oklahoma in June. He pitched seven innings, allowing two earned runs on only three hits in the outing. On Saturday, the 21-year-old lefthander led the RedHawks to a 7-2 win over the Express, allowing two earned runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings. It was the Oklahoma's first win in six tries at the Dell Diamond this year. More important, it was Danks' first time pitching in Round Rock since the Texas Rangers made him a first-round draft pick out of Round Rock High School in 2003. "It was my first time to pitch professionally in front of my friends and family, and it was a lot of fun," said Danks, who grew up rooting for both the Rangers and the Astros. "It was everything I anticipated. I had so many people here supporting me. To get a quality start like that against the best team in the league ... that doesn't hurt my cause at all." Being able to stay with his family at home made the win that much sweeter for Danks. He got to spend some time with his younger brother, Jordan, who plays outfield for the University of Texas in Austin, about 20 miles south of Round Rock. (Jordan Danks hit .319 in 37 games as a freshman for the Longhorns.) John also got to take advantage of the typical perks of a young man coming back home. "It's awesome," he said. "You don't have to stay in the hotel, you get to stay at home. I've got the dog in bed with me every night. Home cooking ... I get a hot breakfast in the morning, and a good meal at night. It doesn't get much better than this." Danks might be right, it doesn't get much better than that. But at his age, he has a long future ahead of him in baseball, and the sky's the limit for what he might accomplish. Since being drafted in 2003, he has blown through the Rangers' system, playing for seven different teams so far. Just three years after his first professional game, he's already halfway through his first Triple-A season. "I think being young is always an advantage," he said. His quick progression through the Minors is directly linked to his addition of a change-up. Coming out of Round Rock High School, where he went 10-3 with a 1.36 ERA as a senior, Danks had a nasty curveball, but he had never thrown a change. The Rangers organization emphasized the development of Danks' change-up, and it has become his most reliable pitch. It's also helped him be a more versatile pitcher. "It's coming great. I think it's ahead of the curve right now," Danks said. "I didn't ever throw one in high school, so I just learned when I signed in '03. And I think the Rangers' player development helped me with that. They made me use it, when it would have been real easy to throw a curve. They really stayed on me about it, and I think it's helped me a lot." Oklahoma pitching coach Andy Hawkins agrees. Since Danks' promotion to Oklahoma from Double-A Frisco in June, Hawkins has worked with Danks on his delivery, while continuing to emphasize the change-up. The result has been a steady improvement by Danks in his two months with the RedHawks. "Yeah, I think the change-up is [more effective than his curveball] because he throws it for a lot more strikes," Hawkins said. "It's a very effective pitch for him in any count. His curveball's not like that. He can't use it as much when he's behind in the count. "John's really worked to solidify his delivery, and along with the added age is some more maturity," Hawkins continued. "His understanding of what he needs to do has improved every year. He's a young guy coming into his own." But, as with any young player coming into his own, Danks has had his struggles. He got into some trouble late in 2005 when the wear and tear of a full professional season began to show in July and August as he was pitching his way to a career-high 156 innings. Scouts suggested that some added strength could help him adjust to the longer professional seasons. "I'd say I was a little tired, but that's not an excuse, by any means," Danks said. "I think my preparation this offseason, getting some strength, definitely helps. And just going through that last year, I tried to learn everything I could from it. And I think I'm more prepared this year to deal with the longer season and face some more advanced hitters." So far this summer, it looks like Danks' extra strength training is paying off. While he had a few rough starts in July, he's regained his composure, lately. In his last three starts, he has thrown 17 2/3 innings, allowing six earned runs on 14 hits while striking out 21. His ERA in that span is 3.06. "I feel good about where I'm at," Danks said. "I've been beat up in levels after being called up before, but I think I'm holding my own a little better this year. And we've still got a month left, so I'm just going to keep working on it. I've made some mistakes, but when I'm on and pitching my best, I've been keeping the ball in the ballpark. I'm just trying to learn from everything and take the good from everything." He was certainly "on" in Round Rock on Saturday. In his homecoming, Danks heard the shouts of his family and friends all night long. His parents and his brother came to the game, as did his high school baseball coaches. "I don't have a clue [how many friends and family members were there]. I just know I heard guys yelling at me from the time I started warming up to [when I was] walking off the field. It was real special. And I was real pleased with how I threw." All that yelling just might be Danks' first taste of the buzz he'll someday experience at a Major League ballpark. He says it would be nice to pitch for the Rangers in Arlington, less than 200 miles north of Round Rock. He says that's a place he could call home. And when that day arrives, Danks will once again be reminded: there's no place like it. Dan Pieringer is an associtate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.
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According to Olney... "The word among rival executives is that now that the Blue Jays have locked up Vernon Wells, they are shopping Rios in their quest to land a No. 4 starter for their rotation. "He's a pretty good player to have out there right now," said an NL executive." A 4th starter? Hmmmm.
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Some interesting, older Floyd articles. This guy was annointed a savior when he was dafted. http://phillies.scout.com/2/535765.html http://phillies.scout.com/2/315671.html http://phillies.scout.com/2/236586.html http://phillies.scout.com/2/342166.ht One interesting quote:
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From ESPN Texas-sized bargaining chip Jul 18 - The Rangers are looking to move outfielder Kevin Mench, according to a report in the New York Daily News. Mench, who is making $2.8 million this year and will be a free agent at the end of the season, could be a fit for the Yankees as they look to fill a void in right field. Shawn Chacon, who has compiled a 6.71 ERA in 13 appearances for the Yankees this season and has been dropped from their rotation, could be used as potential trade bait.
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I know he's been mentioned in some trade rumors with the Mets. I hadn't seen him until the last 3 outs of the Cubs rout tonight on ESPN. Did anyone catch his performance? He struck out the side in the 9th with some sick stuff. Granted it was the Flubs...but he still looked great. Hmmm....
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QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jul 2, 2006 -> 08:40 PM) meh, Keith Law is obviously just another idiot on ESPN's payroll Law was a Special Assistant to Gord Ash. He probably helped clear Sirotka.
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QUOTE(GoRowand33 @ Jul 2, 2006 -> 08:18 PM) what were his other snubs? probably shouldn't post the entire article, but can you atleast say who he though should be replaced ect.. thanks Brian Roberts OVER Jose Lopez Giambi or Hafner OVER Gary Matthews JR "any biped" OVER Mark Redman Michael Barret OVER Paul LoDuca John Smoltz OVER Brian Fuentes Nomar or Nick Johnson OVER Freddy Sanchez Roy Oswalt OVER Derrick Turnbow
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http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar06/i...eith&id=2507646 What a tool. Last I checked, winning the WS earned a coach to the right to select whoever the heck he wants...especially players who are justified in going. Eight logical All-Star substitutionsBy Keith Law Scouts Inc. Archive American League substitutions Francisco Liriano over Bobby Jenks How, exactly, does the major league ERA leader by more than half a run not make the All-Star team? While, in most cases, I support taking the player with the track record over a couple of seasons instead of the player having the good half-year, Liriano is the leading contender for Rookie of the Year and is starting to nudge his way into the Cy Young picture as well. Maybe he'll stumble over the course of the summer and won't end up the league's ERA champ, but he has the stuff and the minor league performances that say that the last three months are no fluke. And I'm not advocating taking Liriano instead of a proven All-Star. The guy who's sitting clearly in Liriano's spot is Jenks, the White Sox's closer, a hard-throwing and mediocre-performing pitcher in the minors who has thrown fewer innings (76 2/3) in his major league career than Liriano has this season -- and whose 2006 ERA is higher than Liriano's, despite the fact that Jenks is a full-time reliever. With Jenks and Mark Buehrle (now sporting a pedestrian 3.86 ERA) both on the roster due to questionable selections made by the manager, I'd accuse Ozzie Guillen of nepotism, but the last thing MLB needs now is for someone to provoke its resident jerk. I'm guessing this dude holds a grudge from the Gord Ash/Sirotka deal. Keith Law ESPN Columnist | Archive | Home Page | RSS Keith Law is the senior baseball analyst for Scouts Inc. Before joining ESPN, Law served as special assistant to the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and was a writer for Baseball Prospectus.
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contreras and dye for abreu and gavin floys?!?
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QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 30, 2006 -> 03:20 PM) Guys newsflash: EVERY fan of EVERY team thinks they can get a player for garbage prospects. Look at our trade wins forum. How many people thought that Baj and Borchard would net us a real player? Go back to the Chavez trade threads and see how many people though crede/gload would net us Chavez. We don't overestimate trade value at all. Heck, I'm still waiting for Philly to announce the Abreu for Gload trade.
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QUOTE(dmbjeff @ Jan 30, 2006 -> 02:42 PM) this is a great quote from the Mets message board about Contreras and the staff as a whole: "Considering that he is part of the 'amazing' White Sox rotation, I wonder how many would be in favour of this trade. I'd rather he was a mid season possibility, still not convinced that he like others in that rotation wasn't performing above his head." its so laughable, those new yorkers really hate the second city. Yup. This quote is priceless: Unreal. I know one season (or 1/2 for that matter) doesn't make a career but JC went 11-2 with a 2.96 ERA in the second half and then went 3-1 with a 3.09 ERA in post season run. For "spare parts/low level minor leaguers" ? ? ?
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http://www.nysportsday.com/themofo/showthread.php?t=26910 I'm not sure if this link was mentioned in the other Contreras threads here. If so, I guess a mod can delete it. Some interesting takes. Amazing how we aren't the only site with never-ending Contreras threads. LOL
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QUOTE(drowninginflame @ Dec 16, 2005 -> 10:39 AM) I got mine for 11.99 @ walgreens I also make a cameo in the first 10 minutes talking about the season $11.99 at Costco here.