Jordan4life_2007

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 04:12 PM) I think Hudson has established himself in the untouchable category for now. Not saying I disagree with you. But there's no such thing as untouchable with KW the GM. If there was something out there that he thought made the Sox better and Hudson had to go, HE GAWN!

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 04:12 PM) I know, I know. I'm sorry. Forgive me for eying the stats like a hawk after such a big trade. I originally made a post regarding his W/L, but I deleted it after I realized what you are saying. I was more directing that towards the guy I quoted. Overall, his stats seem pretty solid. Either way, I'm very exited over this trade. J4L forgives you.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 04:08 PM) Injury or not, this is amazingness. Peavy, Buehrle, Danks, Floyd. Wow, f***in nasty, I'm f***in thrilled. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY. SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY. Righty/lefty/righty/lefty. Perfect balance. I didn't like the idea of an all LH rotation (outside of Floyd).

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 04:07 PM) I can see where you are coming from. His W-L ration is less than impressive, but his career ERA made me nod in approval. We'll see how he fares in the AL. Totally worth the trade as it is right now, IMO. His W/L ratio? Dude, it's 2009. 10-year-olds know that judging pitchers by wins and losses is officially for those that ride the shortbus.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:57 PM) This deal isn't for this year, just remember that. When the Sox want to start making the transition, having this big four to build around is going to make things a hell of alot easier. This is true. But a move like this can single-handedly, I don't know, re-energize (not sure what word I'm looking for) a team.

It's about 32705462340243703441 times easier to build/maintain a consistent winner when you have your rotation in order (see the 90's Braves). I feel so damn good right now.

I still don't believe this s***. This ain't quite the Bears getting Cutler, but close. f*** it! Lebron to the Bulls when he becomes a FA!

QUOTE (jenks45monster @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:49 PM) What happened to all the posters ripping Peavy calling him a "b***h" and "p***y" for not wanting to come to the AL earlier in the season? Change of thought because he approved this one? Right here. J4L hides from nobody. I'm glad that I was wrong.

QUOTE (chunk23 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:45 PM) This is an overpay simply because it appears this package is better for the Pads than the original package. The first one was Richard, Poreda and Broadway. Carter and Russell easily have more value than Broadway. Peavy is out for at least 5 weeks. KW overpaid. The only way this would be an overpay is if it were a rental. He's signed through 2012 (2013 option).

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:40 PM) For prospect guru's....did Kenny overpay or is it a steal? Would've loved to have kept Carter (maybe this is why they kept him in low A even though he had no business there). Besides that, absolutely a steal for us. This is really unbelievable. This came from nowhere. Our rotation is set mid 90's Atlanta Braves style for quite some time.

Um, nevermind.

Unbelievable. Kenny haters need to retire 4 life. This changes the entire complexion of the division.

August fools?

Twitter is getting on my f***ing nerves. I'm just going to sit back and wait for official press releases.

Y'all need to check out Redszone.com. They're goin' nuts over there. I can't blame them. What an awful, awful, awful trade.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:11 PM) Rotoworld saying Alonso AND Encarnacion for Rolen. Ouch. You've got to be kidding me.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:08 PM) Do teams have to agree on deals by 3:00 PM or something? Or do they have to report it to the league office by then? I believe they have to be submitted, even if they're not completed, to the league office by then.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:06 PM) I know, but depending on who the minor leaguer was, we could have matched that deal. K. Just making sure. I thought you were crazy there for a second.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:03 PM) If they want a failed 3B prospect, they could have had Fields. Man, would our lineup look a whole lot better with Rolen at 3B and Beckham at 2B. Encarnacion >> Fields Not even close.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 02:58 PM) Reds Acquire Scott Rolen For Edwin Encarnacion By Tim Dierkes [July 31 at 2:56pm CST] 2:56pm: FOX Sports says the Blue Jays will get Edwin Encarnacion and a minor leaguer. Rolen is expected to approve the deal. Now that makes sense.

QUOTE (Pumpkin Escobar @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 02:26 PM) Man Cleveland has netted some nice things the last couple years...Santana and LaPorta+ last year, Carrasco, Knapp, Masterson + everyone else this year...Theyre getting together some real nice pieces. And they still have the perenial MVP pick by Peter Gammons in Sizemore...Such a beast is Sizemore. God I hate Peter. Don't forget Chris Perez. Needs some tweaking. But his talent/stuff is electric. If you're gonna rebuild, this is how you do it.

QUOTE (League @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 01:53 PM) Eh. Beckett has been mediocre in 2/4 of his years there, and Hanley could possibly be the best player in baseball. Imagine an infield of Youk-Pedroia-Hanley-Lowell. Sick. But one of those years he was a 20 win ace for a WS champion. That tips the scales just a tad.

QUOTE (League @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 01:50 PM) I wouldn't call it rape, but the Marlins definitely won with Hanley Ramirez. The BoSox are still hunting for a SS. That one is pretty even, IMO.

QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 01:44 PM) The Indians got 2 good pitching prospects for what is basically a designated hitter. I will admit Martinez is a VERY GOOD hitter, but he doesn't bring anything else to the table. I think the Indians maybe could have done better, but I don't think they got taken that bad either...Masterson is pretty close to being ready. Not sure about the other kid, but he's a very nice prospect. You got a point. Thing with the Red Sox is that they've been so good in regards to drafting/developing the last 5 years that it seems like they can trade anybody and not be hurt in the least. I want somebody to rape the Red Sox for once.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 01:43 PM) Nick Hagadone as well. I know. I meant both. And it looks like Laroche is going to the Mets?