Wicked Nomah

Hopefully Boras plays the Flubs like a fiddle. :fthecubs

Interesting trade. I myself would move Nomar to LA and pillage them for Edwin Jackson, O. Perez and G. Mota...and make them throw in Loney or Guitierez to boot!!

...every other rumor! A stark contrast from a few weeks ago. A-Rod trade not dead; it's just resting WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Alex Rodriguez Rangers Red Sox Dec. 19 - Despite the insistence out of Boston that the trade sending A-Rod to the Red Sox is dead, it apparently isn't. The bottom line is that everyone involved wants it to happen, but the Red Sox and Yankees are playing an expensive game of chicken. Neither wants to compromise on how much of Manny Ramirez's salary the Red Sox will pick up, and Boston officials are threatening to call the deal off if the Rangers don't blink. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Nomar Garciaparra Red Sox White Sox Dodgers Angels? Tigers? Mariners? Dec. 19 - The Boston Globe reports the Red Sox asked the Tigers if they would have interest in acquiring Nomar, bringing to four (at least) the number of teams said to be in the hunt. Of course, if the A-Rod deal collapses, Boston will have to decide whether to go ahead and deal its star shortstop or try to patch things up. Among the possibilities are a trade sending Nomar to Chicago for Magglio Ordoñez. But White Sox GM Kenny Williams won't acquire Nomar unless he has a deal lined up to move either shortstop Jose Valentin or to spin Nomar himself on to another team. The Dodgers want Nomar but are unwilling to part with any of their prized young arms -- Guillermo Mota, Edwin Jackson or Greg Miller. The Angels apparently are another possibility, with the Arlington Heights Daily Herald suggesting Chicago could spin Garciaparra to Anaheim for left-hander Jarrod Washburn and closer Troy Percival, or other relief pitchers. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Ivan Rodriguez Marlins Orioles Dodgers A's Tigers Dec. 19 - Rodriguez reportedly told a Miami television station he was close to agreeing to a four-year, guaranteed contract with the Orioles, but reports out of Baltimore still indicate the team's best offer to date has been for three years and $24 million. It's no secret Pudge and his agent, Scott Boras, want the fourth year (and possibly an option for a fifth), but both the Orioles and Dodgers have indicated they're reluctant to extend the deal that far. The Orioles also have an offer out to Javy Lopez, and the Sun indicates the team will sign whichever catcher agrees first. If the Dodgers were to get Rodriguez, they could either deal Paul LoDuca (Oakland has expressed interest, and Baltimore could be if it loses out on both Pudge and Javy) or move him to first base. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Freddy Garcia Mariners White Sox Orioles Cardinals? Padres? Tigers? Dec. 19 - According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Mariners had a tentative deal in place to send Garcia to Chicago for shortstop Jose Valentin, but that fell through (or was put on hold, depending on your point of view) when the A-Rod deal got hung up. Chicago was due to get Nomar Garciaparra after the Red Sox got A-Rod, freeing Sox GM Kenny Williams to ship Valentin to Seattle. Unless something changes, it's looking more and more likely the Mariners will be unable to trade Garcia and will non-tender him Saturday, making the big right-hander a free agent. The White Sox lilkely will have interest, and the Orioles also could make a run at him. San Diego, St. Louis and Detroit also are possibilities. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Scott Williamson Red Sox White Sox Marlins Mets Dec. 19 - The Mets are among the teams waiting to see what the Red Sox do with Williamson this weekend -- either trade him as part of a Nomar Garciaparra deal or non-tender him at Saturday's deadline. Boston reportedly has agreed to trade Williamson to the White Sox with Nomar, if the A-Rod deal goes through. The Marlins also are standing by in hopes of making a run at the closer if that deal falls through. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Rich Aurilia Giants Rangers Dodgers Blue Jays Dec. 19 - The Dodgers reportedly are showing more interest in Aurilia now that Texas' attempt to trade Alex Rodriguez has stalled. The Rangers were thought to be eyeing Aurilia as a replacement for A-Rod. The Blue Jays also were thought to have Aurilia high on their list, but reports have suggested he prefers to play on natural grass, not the artificial surface at SkyDome. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Greg Maddux Braves Padres Cardinals Giants Dodgers Dec. 19 - The Padres still hope Maddux will agree to join them. GM Kevin Towers told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "We're only going to sign one more pitcher. We'll wait until we get an answer from Maddux." The team has met with Cory Lidle but obviously would prefer Maddux. Earlier this week, Cardinals' GM Walt Jocketty acknowledged the team likey can't afford Maddux, especially if his asking price is anything close to the $11 million per year that has been reported. Maddux reportedly likes the Cardinals, but the team's payroll already is nudging its $80 million limit. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Cory Lidle Blue Jays Padres Dec. 19 - Lidle met with the Padres on Thursday, but San Diego plans to wait on a decision from Greg Maddux before moving forward on negotiations with Lidle, who earned $5.35 million last season with the Blue Jays. The 31-year-old right-hander was 12-15 with a 5.75 ERA in 31 starts with Toronto. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Kevin Millwood Phillies Phillies Mets? Braves? Dec. 19 - The Philadelphia Daily News indicates Millwood has received little interest on the free-agent market and is expected to accept the Phillies' offer of arbitration. He reportedly has been seeking a multi-year deal for around $13 million per. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Pokey Reese Pirates Red Sox Rockies Dec. 19 - Boston reportedly is close to a deal to bring Reese in as a replacement for Todd Walker at second base. "We're close," Reese's agent, Michael Nicotera, told the Boston Herald. "There's nothing to announce. We might have something some time next week." The Rockies also have been in discussions with Reese about becoming their shortstop. Reese was limited to 107 at-bats last season because of a thumb injury, and he became a free agent when the Pirates declined his $5.1 million option for 2004. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Michael Barrett Cubs Cubs Expos Dec. 19 - The Cubs are trying to get Barrett signed by Saturday's non-tender deadline, but if he doesn't agree to a significant pay cut -- say, half of the $2.6 million he made last season -- they will let him go. If that happens, he told the Chicago Tribune, he could wind up back in Montreal, which traded him to Oakland earlier this week. Oakland subsequently shipped him to Chicago. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Raul Mondesi Diamondbacks Royals Rockies Dec. 19 - The Royals still are interested in Mondesi, but GM Allard Baird told the Kansas City Star he plans to be patient in his efforts to secure another corner outfielder. The team has budgeted $3.5 million for the spot, and if that's not enough for Mondesi, Baird told the paper he's willing to give the job to rookie David DeJesus. Previously, the Rockies were considering Mondesi as a back-up in case they can't retain Jay Payton. Mondesi hit .272 with 24 homers and 71 RBI last season, split between the Yankees and Diamondbacks. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Juan Gonzalez Rangers White Sox Royals Dodgers Dec. 19 - The Kansas City Star indicates Gonzalez is still under consideration by the Royals, who also are waiting on Raul Mondesi. The paper also suggests the Dodgers could be interested in Gonzalez, but the outfielder would prefer to stay in the American League. If Chicago trades Magglio Ordoñez, reports are that GM Kenny Williams will explore a deal to bring Juan Gone to the White Sox as a replacement. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Roger Cedeño Mets Mariners White Sox Padres Dec. 19 - Indians GM Mark Shapiro dismissed speculation he was set to trade Matt Lawton to the Mets for Cedeño, telling the Cleveland Plain-Dealer he wouldn't make that deal. That leaves the Mariners (for third baseman Jeff Cirillo), the White Sox (for closer Billy Koch) or the Padres (for Terence Long and pitcher Kevin Jarvis) as possible destinations for Cedeño, who is due to make $10 million over the next two seasons. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Shane Reynolds Braves Diamondbacks Giants Dec. 19 - The D-Backs are moving forward in their efforts to sign Reynolds. "Arizona has made him a priority," agent Tommy Tanzer told the Arizona Republic, adding the team organized a concerted recruiting effort to convince Reynolds to sign on. The Giants also are talking with Reynolds, who went 11-9 for the Braves last season. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Arthur Rhodes Mariners A's Braves White Sox Dec. 19 - GM Billy Beane told the San Francisco Chronicle the team is closer to officially signing Rhodes, echoing the Thursday comments of the reliever's agent, Dan Horwits. The paper puts the deal at three years and $9.5 million, with an additional $1 million available in incentives. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Mark Redman A's A's Dec. 19 - Oakland still is trying to sign Redman, acquired Tuesday from the Marlins, before Saturday's deadline for tendering contracts. If they can't sign him, they likely will non-tender him, making him a free agent. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Richard Hidalgo Astros Dodgers Dec. 19 - The L.A. Daily News reports the Dodgers are evaluating an offer to acquire Hidalgo from the Astros, who have made it clear they would like to unload his $12 million salary for 2004. Hidalgo hit .309 with 28 homers and 88 RBI last season. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY David Eckstein Angels ? Dec. 19 - Eckstein's name was tossed around in trade rumors early in the offseason, and it could wind up back in the rumor mill if the Angels wind up in the mix for Nomar Garciaparra. But for now, Eckstein is an Angel. GM Bill Stoneman told the L.A. Daily News, "David Eckstein is our shortstop right now, and I'm planning that Eckstein or (Alfredo) Amezaga is going to be at short, because those are the guys we have there right now." WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Magglio Ordoñez White Sox Red Sox Dodgers Orioles Dec. 18 - The White Sox haven't been actively shopping Ordoñez, but they are willing to deal the outfielder before he enters the last year of his contract at $14 million. The word Wednesday was that the Red Sox and White Sox had agreed to a deal sending Ordoñez to Boston for Nomar Garciaparra, but Thursday's Chicago Tribune called that deal unlikely. The Dodgers have been seeking Ordoñez, but they are unwilling to part with the pitching prospects the White Sox want in return. Previous speculation had the Dodgers and Mariners discussing a Paul LoDuca-for-Freddy Garcia trade, with Garcia then being spun to the White Sox in a package for Ordoñez. The Baltimore Sun has indicated the Orioles could pursue Ordoñez if they can't sign Vladimir Guerrero. WHO INTERESTED THE SKINNY Sidney Ponson Giants Rangers Orioles Cardinals White Sox Dec. 18 - If the A-Rod deal goes through, the Rangers are expected to make a strong push to sign Ponson with the cash they are expected to free up, according to the Fort Worth Star Telegram. The Orioles, meanwhile, are considering the possibility of bringing Ponson back to Baltimore. The Baltimore Sun indicates the Orioles are likely to non-tender pitchers Jason Johnson and Damian Moss on Saturday, making them free agents, and indicates they could re-sign Ponson to help round out its starting rotation. Ponson rejected a three-year, $21 million extension offer last summer and subsequently was traded to the Giants (for Moss and Kurt Ainsworth). Ponson has indicated he'd like to return to Baltimore, and O's owner Peter Angelos is said to favor bringing him back. The White Sox and Cardinals also have been mentioned as possible suitors. -END

If the TEX/BOS deal gets done, Barry Rozner of the Herald mentioned KW possibly working on a Nomar for Washburn AND Percival deal. I'm so confused I don't know who I want anymore!!!!

I believe the feud began with the Osuna deal when we thought we got some throw in named Barry and Evans pulled a switcharoo with a guy named Bery...or something like that. Anyonelse feel free to jump in and throw me a rope!

...and screw Orza too! :fyou This will get done in the next week or so. To much leg work for it not to get done, IMO...and too many bridges burned to turn back. A-Rod and Bucky hate each other and Nomar is wicked fumin'. Bud better give Gene a reach-around and get this damn thing done or some deranged BoSox fan might get medievel on the both of 'em! ESPN insider actually has a new take IF the A-Rod/Manny deal ever gets done: New destination reported for Garciaparra Dec. 18 - One day after reports had Nomar all but delivered to Chicago in exchange for Magglio Ordoñez, pending the completion of the A-Rod deal, the Chicago Tribune cites sources who say there are huge obstacles to that deal, with one source even calling the Nomar-for-Ordoñez deal dead. According to the Tribune, White Sox GM Kenny Williams won't pull the trigger on acquiring Nomar unless he has an additional deal lined up to move either shortstop Jose Valentin or to spin Nomar himself on to another team. The Dodgers were thought to be the obvious destination for Nomar, but the Tribune suggests Williams still wants one of L.A.'s prized young arms -- Guillermo Mota, Edwin Jackson or Greg Miller -- and the Dodgers don't want to trade them. Even more interesting, Barry Rozner of the Arlington Heights Daily Herald suggests Williams' personal feud with Dodgers GM Dan Evans is fueling some of machinations between the clubs this offseason. Rozner also reports Williams might be working on a deal to spin Garciaparra to the Angels for left-hander Jarrod Washburn and closer Troy Percival, or other relief pitchers. Such a deal would give Williams the pitching he desires will tweaking the Dodgers in the process.

Cub fans will conjur up the most wackiest one-sided, total BS deals on the planet. This guy posting on ESPN may have a bigger addiction then Cub Koolaid...possibly Cubbie Smack...based on the idiot-o-meter. :fthecubs

Just read on BoSox ESPN board that Selig has already scheduled an 8:00 AM arbitrator meeting tomorrow, FWIW. Then again, those BoSox fans are workin' on fumes over there after the last 48 wicked hours.

http://boards.go.com/cgi/mlb/request.dll?M..._bos&id=1901929 And from a supposed Mets fan to boot! lol. Arod on Cubs Radar....thats right... Hendry is trying to work a behind the scenes 3 way with his close personal friend...Mr. Stienbrenner and Texas Rangers to aquire Alex Rodrieuz and Alfons Soriano For Angel Guzman, Farnsworth and Juan cruz. Then they might turn around and sign Javy Lopez. O heard this on WFAN in New York. Where all news gets reported first.... :fthecubs

http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/7516573.htm White Sox may not get Nomar in A-Rod deal BY TEDDY GREENSTEIN Chicago Tribune CHICAGO - (KRT) - Chicago White Sox fans might want to hold off on erecting that statue of Nomar Garciaparra at 35th and Shields. Even if the proposed Alex Rodriguez-for-Manny Ramirez deal comes to fruition, baseball sources said Wednesday that major obstacles stand in the way of a trade that would send Garciaparra to the South Side for Magglio Ordonez. One source went so far as to call the deal "dead." Sox general manager Ken Williams, working from home while he battles the flu, declined to comment specifically on the Garciaparra rumors, citing tampering issues. "Everybody thinks they know (what will happen), but until something's announced, nothing is official," Williams said. What is known is that Williams won't trade Ordonez unless he is confident it will improve his club. Acquiring Garciaparra, a five-time All-Star, plus reliever Scott Williamson would help. But for the deal to make sense, Williams will need to complete at least one additional trade that will bring starting pitching and enough financial relief to sign another right fielder. In other words, Williams won't pull the trigger on Garciaparra unless he has a favorable deal lined up for fellow shortstop Jose Valentin. A potential trade with Seattle fell through Wednesday after the Mariners signed third baseman Scott Spiezio to a three-year deal. Carlos Guillen remains Seattle's shortstop after Omar Vizquel flunked a physical, nullifying a trade to the Mariners. But with Seattle committing $3 million per season to Spiezio, the Mariners are far less likely to trade for Valentin, who is due $5 million next season. Another problem: If the Sox trade Valentin, their lineup would be exclusively right-handed, with the exception of leadoff man Willie Harris. A potential deal with the Dodgers also doesn't appear likely, with a source saying Williams and Dodgers general manager Dan Evans haven't spoken since Saturday. Although Los Angeles is desperate for a big right-handed bat, Dodgers officials stubbornly have refused to offer ace reliever Guillermo Mota or top pitching prospects Edwin Jackson and Greg Miller. Williams' efforts to entice Evans in a deal for either Frank Thomas or Paul Konerko also have gone by the board. The Dodgers appear more likely to try to solve their hitting deficiencies by signing either Vladimir Guerrero or Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez. A Sox deal for Garciaparra would be a financial wash. Ordonez is due $14 million, about the same as the combined salaries of Garciaparra ($11.5 million including $1 million deferred) and Williamson ($3 million through arbitration). Williams would need to move at least one big-ticketed player to sign a replacement for Ordonez. Juan Gonzalez is believed to be Williams' first choice, but it could take well more than $5 million to sign him. The Sox have another concern about trading for Garciaparra. A source said the two-time batting champion has given mixed signals about whether he would welcome a deal to Chicago. Garciaparra's agent, Arn Tellem, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Tellem also represents Frank Thomas and is said to have a strong relationship with Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. Garciaparra, a native of Southern California, apparently has his heart set on playing in Los Angeles. That might make it impossible for the Sox to re-sign him before free agency calls after the 2004 season. Don't forget that a Garciaparra deal is contingent on the completion of the Rodriguez-Ramirez trade. And that prospect was dealt a serious blow Wednesday when the players' union rejected Boston's proposed restructuring of Rodriguez's $252 million deal because it did not add any monetary value, as union rules dictate. "We did suggest an offer the club could make to Alex that would not do that," union official Gene Orza told The Associated Press. "As was its right, the club chose not to make it." Neither Orza nor Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, would detail Boston's proposal. The last time the union became involved in such a negotiation, after the 2001 season, Mo Vaughn agreed to defer $8 million of a signing bonus and $13.75 million in salary after being traded from Anaheim to the Mets. As part of the agreement, the money was deferred at 5.436 percent interest from 2005 through 2011. Boras said he expects to meet with the union again Thursday. Texas owner Tom Hicks said there is a Thursday night deadline for an agreement. Ordonez and Valentin soon will learn their fates. At least until the next blockbuster deal comes along. __ © 2003, Chicago Tribune. Visit the Chicago Tribune on the Internet at http://www.chicago.tribune.com Distributed by Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services.

I won't ever be able to post on this wicked cool bawd again. Now THAT's retahded! Sully: NOMAR! NOMAR!! AH!! AHH!!!! Sully's Sister: What are you guys doing? Denise: Are you retahded? It's Nomar Garciaparra!!!! Sully: I CAN'T BREATHE!!! Denise: Sully, don't look directly at 'em! [addressing Nomar] He's got a heart murmur. Sully: Bernadette, for once, your slutty ways have brought honor to the Sullivan house. Denise: Oh my gawd, oh my gawd. Will you autograph my boob? Nomar: Yeah, sure. What's your name? Denise: Just make it out to Zazoo....Here's a Sharpie!!! Sully: I will never pour beer on that boob again! Denise: Oh my gawd. oh my gawd. AWESOME! Nomar: Calm down, Calm Down. Look guys, I'm not a superhero. I'm a person, just like you. And you two can be just as successful as I am, as long as you stay in school and follow your dreams. Sully & Denise: Seriously? Nomar: Yeah, now get out of here, so i can make out with your sister. Sully: Absolutely. It's an honor to have you anywhere near my gene pool. Sully's Sister: So, uh, you want a drink? A beer, peach schnopz, tequiza. Denise: Bernadette! Bernadette, you should totally try to get pregnant. You'll get a wicked cute baby, and a fat check every month. Sully's Sister: You should all be quiet. remove yourself. Sully: But Nomar! I'll have nothing to remember you by. Nomar: I'll give your sister a couple souvenier balls. Sully: Tommy, PLEASE tell me you got that on Tape!!!!