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QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 05:18 PM) Who cares? Is there a prize at the end of the season for having a good SS that I'm not aware of? Last time I checked it's all about having the best overall team and the W column. And Alexei isn't Jeter, not even close. The prize for having a good SS, is way bigger than having prospects.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 03:32 PM) Speaking of stretching out stories, I’m hearing talk of making Stephen King’s The Stand into 4 movies. I know the book is 1000+ pages but that seems like it’s at least one movie too many. I am down.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 04:43 PM) Is Quigley management there! Awkward. Yes. He already knew and had been told not to say anything.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 04:36 PM) if it means just losing the Intl Amateur dollars alone? Then a 19 year old Moncada is a better gamble than a handful of 16 year olds at high 6 or low 7 figures, IMO. Going beyond that? Some is OK. Blowing all the money for filling major league holes for 2015? Then maybe not so much. This.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 03:42 PM) deadspin has the studio video of Finfer and Quigley finding out they lost their jobs. Hard to believe that WGN f***ed that up as badly as they did I watched that today. The best part is the other guy just sitting in uncomfortable silence, along with a few attempts at redirecting the conversation.

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 03:53 PM) Sooo what's the alternative? You let him play out his contract and watch him decline like all SS's do in their 30's and watch him walk? Honest question....is it a sentimental thing with Alexei? He's been here for a while so people don't want to see him go? Or is it that people think we are gong to compete next year? Go back and look at that list of MLB SS's who started for teams during the time Jeter was the starting SS for NYY. That is why people are afraid to let Alexei walk.

The players I can live with or without. My big thing is this means we blow our entire spending budget this winter on a 19 year old who probably won't help us this year. Is that worth it?

Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst 2m2 minutes ago My look at #Braves rebuilding plan - including unique way they tried to find teams to deal for BJ Upton http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=119...LGPAOv1DR%22%7D …

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 1m1 minute ago Free agent Andrew Miller already has multiple offers of at least 3 years, source says; increasingly likely he will sign a 4-year deal.

NBC Chicago 10 mins · Looks like Jose Canseco pranked everyone with this finger hoax ---> http://nbcchi.com/FejXICr

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 2m2 minutes ago Sources: #Rays have made Matt Joyce available on trade market and have had some talks with other clubs. He is comparable to Jay Bruce.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) If you are a hiring manager, how do you notify interviewees that they didn't get the job: A. Call from yourself to inform them B. Email from yourself to inform them C. Call/email from HR person to inform them D. No contact at all Now, I'm not talking about the larger pool of people who applied, just the smaller pool of people who actually made it to an interview with the hiring manager. As a hiring manager, I always do (A), but as an interviewee, I can't remember the last time I received anything other than © or (D), with (D) being far more frequent. I am not a hiring manager, but D is by far the most typical. Honestly, as a part of any interview I ask what the next steps are, and how long they anticipate them taking. I usually wait until a little bit after the time frame, and then email whoever my contact person is. Most times, they don't even bother answering.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 12:27 PM) Trying to be a sports radio host has to suck unless you luck into the right job. There are so few jobs out there, the chances of you being able to stay in the city of your choice are slim. Radio is incredibly difficult to get into. You are 100% correct. I had a chance to start that route, and turned it down out of college.

Scott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 2m2 minutes ago Ranking the top 25 prospects from the Arizona Fall League: Anderson at No. 14: http://atmlb.com/1F5MUmr via @mlb

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Nov 20, 2014 -> 08:21 PM) Early. Revisiting talks. Might take Q + By the way, I have to say Kudo's. Way to get this out there before anyone was talking about Jay Bruce. There might be some trying to grab you by the ankles and pull you down, but don't let them bother you. We appreciate the news.

More on Bruce http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/jay-bruce-bottoms-out/

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sik60b

MLB ‏@MLB 31m31 minutes ago The Yasmany Tomas sweepstakes heats up. @Braves, @Padres lead pursuit: http://atmlb.com/1ujGSbG #HotStove

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 19m19 minutes ago Braves Shopping Justin Upton; Asking Price Higher Than Heyward http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=43930

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 30m30 minutes ago #Reds are reportedly listening on Jay Bruce, with the #Padres interested: http://sbnation.com/e/7023430

Jay Zawaski ‏@JayZawaski670 4m4 minutes ago Hawks have recalled Philip Danault and have placed Patrick Sharp on LTIR. Another kid getting a shot.

Joel Perralta traded from TB to LAD http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2014/11/21/725...-deal-with-rays

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 08:34 AM) On the free agent market right now Quintana would get a similar contract to where Lester is looking at, in the 7/$150 range or more. Your numbers are about 1/2 of what it would actually cost to replace him. The only reason Q would get as few as 7 years, is if he wanted another shot at FA. He could possibly push 10 if he was on the open market with as young as he is.

^ That is awesome.

QUOTE (TheTruth05 @ Nov 21, 2014 -> 09:21 AM) Kaner's GW was a beauty He is such an amazing talent.