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Shea continues to show me that he's an inmbosile. (I probably botched that spelling). I should of just said moron. But he went right back to stupid play calls. No three step drops, no slants, didn't use Gage, and refused to give the Train much time.

I'd just go up to her and chat around. Depending on when you usually go in, if its during lunch, ask her if she'd want to grab some lunch during her lunch break. Lunch is an easy way to kind of get to know her and set up more of a real date. See that Alex...not one sarcastic remark

Don't look past Seattle, they weren't near as bad of a team as their record would indicate, imo. Plus they'll likely pick up two pretty good players this offseason.

As long as they somehow don't change their name to Los Angeles Angels.

Willie Harris (whom so many hate hear) is a better pickup then Perez. Harris is a good OBP guy, especially if he can build his average up and is an above average defensive second baseman with TONS of speed. Willie will prove himself if Ozzie gives him the op. I also think Willie will have to work his ass off because it sounds like he thinks he's the greatest player in the world (boy would that attitude be the exact opposite of how Hawk and DJ describe him; considering they say he's always so down on himself).

Well Angels too cause Beane is ripping apart the big three. Although Hudson is going to be a stud too.

Just to put it another way. What would you guys do if KW traded Buehrle (albeit he's under contract, but he's not as good of a pitcher either) for Jackson and Perez. I know I'd write a letter to JR with a pinkslip in it for KW, lol. I can't believe this trade. I'm sure Rotoworld will talk about what a great move it is for the A's too.

Lets Hope

I find it hillarious that Beane is essentially over the long term picking Jason Kendall over Tim Hudson.

Choi is gone. He did lousy with the Dodgers. He would be a very good guy for the Sox to target if they move Konerko and they could get him relatively cheaply, maybe even Adkins, Diaz or Munoz and a midlevel prospect.

I told you. Houston cut him immediately after reports of him beating his wife broke out. They didn't want to keep him on the team due to that.

I think Beane rates Jackson above Bmac. Remember, Bmac is very well known by us but maybe not as much by other organizations. At the same time I'm also assuming Beane wanted him out of the AL. He's going to be outstanding in LA. Beane is a flipping moron. I know people will disagree with me, but he's made quite a few questionable moves as of late and his fascination with breaking up the big three is foolish. Just tell me when he finally gets the A's to a World Series...oh wait....its never going to happen Angels just became bigger favorites

If the Sox gave up the right guys I could see the Drays very interested. They probably will lose Huff so if they could get some good value for him they could have reason to do so. Although I highly doubt Huff is moved.

This is just the start of Beane's decline into mediocreness. Absolutely AWFUL move by the A's. And an absolutely fantastic move by Paul DePodesta. I guarantee you the Dodgers lock him up pretty quickly too. Him, Penny and Weaver gives the Dodgers a very good 1-3. I'm now thinking they may let Ishii go for pretty much nothing. But they still have to shore up one more rotation spot. DePodesta is doing a nice job. Hell, even the Kent signing is starting to fit in cause he's going to play first.

But look at some of those periphs. You don't give up fewer hits then innings pitched in Colorado without having some damn good stuff. He's got some things to work on, but get him out of Coors and you will see him take off.

Renteria is nowhere near worth 10 million and it seems like thats what it would take to get him. I'd be pretty upset if he got that. He's a solid ballplayer, but your giving him near Tejada money and he's not that good.

I wouldn't make that deal.

Who wouldn't, just look at his numbers. One of those really good players that not many people know about. Stick him in left and watch him hit .300 with 35 HR's and 100 plus RBI's. SPeaking of Hall. He'll hit .260 or so but he throws out about 38% of would be base stealers. Plus he's only 27 years old and rarely strikes out. (41 times in 404 AB's this past season).

I think so, that or his wife dropped the charges. Forget what exactly what it was, but it was him beating his wife or something along those lines (allegedly). Supposedly he's really cleaned up his act since.

Why not offer Contreras and cash for Burnett

Why not. If you know his price is about 12 mill a year and if KW gets the approval to make such and offer I see no reason why not. Hudson is an absolute ace. I love BMac and would absolutely hate dealing him, but I am confident the Sox could reup with Hudson (JR would have to approve giving big money to him prior to making the deal). Hudson also gives the Sox an absolutely KILLER rotation. All I know is the Sox can do better then Jackson/Perez. Thats an awful trade from the A's perspective, I don't care what anyone tells me. A pitcher of Hudson's ability is not a guy you give up for one upper echelon pitching prospect.

The Astros got rid of him due to run ins with the law. He was always a guy who had a lot of potential and he's realizing it down in Tampa. But the Drays are happy with their potential middle infield and would like to get rid of him. Lugo would be a fantastic pickup, although I'd probably shift him to 2nd base.

That would be a fantastic acquisition. I'd deal Lee and a very good prospect in a package for those two. I Huff is a stud and would be the answer to the left handed bat and while Hall hasn't been that great I think he could really put things together. I'm a Hall fan.

Chacon would be a nice pickup. He's got good upside and getting him away from Coors will be a big help. Versatile pitcher who I'd like to have a part of this staff. Notice the Sox would pick him up potentially if he's non tendered so they wouldn't be trading for him. And your right, it is interesting that he was on Arizona's list.

Bangup Job Ian