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SI_JonHeyman hearing #royals wouldnt trade greinke within division in "a perfect world.'' sounds like a bit of softening in that stance. SI_JonHeyman pujols' people met with top #cardinals officials (via @dgoold). hes thought to be seeking a-rod money.

Hell hath no fury like a lake effect snow storm

Boozer was nice, but the game ball belonged to Deng last night. He had a stellar defensive night on Durant. He did such an incredible job of off-ball defending Durant. Lu made sure to stay in his jersey all game long, and just denied him the ball. It is so simple conceptually, but teams don't do it enough in practice. Don't.Let.Scorers.Have.The.Ball. You aren't going to stop a guy like Kevin Durant when he has the basketball. Not in the NBA. Deny him the ball, deny him his points.

Hope it is a great one!

QUOTE (lostfan @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 08:26 PM) Surprised nobody has pointed it out, but Trent Dilfer really is a tool. Not that I am one who cares about "respect" from the national media or anything, but they've lately been warming up to the Bears and letting up on the over-the-top criticism of Cutler, but Dilfer never gives the Bears, and specifically Cutler, credit for anything, ever. His latest statement was to laugh when asked whether the Bears were a legit team and he said the defense is good, but they can't win with Cutler at quarterback. Ummm... first of all did Dilfer forget who he is? Secondly, when Cutler is playing like he is now (which has been often his career, contrary to popular belief, it's not a fluke) Cutler is 10x the QB Dilfer ever was. Keyshawn Johnson actually put him back in his place though, he reminded him that he played on a lot of teams with great defenses. Dilfer said a QB has to make critical 3rd down throws and Johnson said "I think Cutler can make those throws." BTW Dilfer obviously hasn't been paying attention to the Bears offense since the bye because they've been $$ on 3rd down. FWIW, Cutler hasn't had a winning team as a starter, before this year, since high school.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 07:19 PM) Ken_Rosenthal Putz breakdown with #Diamondbacks: 2 yrs, 10M. 4M in 11, 4.5M in 12, 6.5M club option or 1.5M buyout. Max 15M over 3 yrs. #MLB 10 minutes ago Putz chose the money over a chance to be on a competing team let's hope PK doesn't follow suit. Konerkos money situation is nothing like JJs, and neither is his injury history, nor his age. Konerko doesn't have to follow the money unless it is a huge difference.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 07:15 PM) I beat Cowley to the punch. I know D Lee is on deck and if he's healthy, that may just be the best thing for the team. -Better D/Comparable hitters/Better athlete/Frees up $$$ Dlee has been an obvious idea, with the connections going all of the way back to the Marlins days. I'd be surprised if there is any reality to it if Cowley is talking about it. He's got about as many hits as Alexei in April so far this winter.

The plan for Dayan? I am guessing a quiet evening of ravaging the Old Country Buffet.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 06:07 PM) Rizzo is MLB's version of Josh McDaniel right now. Well, to be fair, at least Rizzo has a job...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 05:27 PM) That could be insurable though. insurance costs money too, and it is based on risk.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 05:03 PM) Was it people figuring him out, or him getting a bit overworked through his first major league season. You cant teach stuff, and he has top notch major league stuff. I am not really that worried at all. This is a guy who has never pitched. We talk about building innings up for a guy like Sale, but remember Santos is literally starting from scratch as of spring 2009. He will be fine.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 05:21 PM) I'm guessing he's getting 3yrs with incentives that can take him into that 18-21 million dollar range. For that price, they can have him. Odds are you are going to lose at least one years worth of time to injury, and he isn't a $10 million a year pitcher.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 04:48 PM) Putz is type B, so we'd only get 1 sandwich pick. Not great, but it replaces our first round pick down the ways a bit.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 11:26 AM) What about the cable you're using to connect? I'll have to check that out. The problem is I have nothing else that uses that hook up. Maybe I'll buy one at WMT and return it if that isn't the problem.

That and what draft pick do we get? Their second rounder?

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 02:59 AM) Well, Boras did recently say he has talked to Crede na Joe is ready to go in 2011 and wants to play. He is suppose to be healthy too. With that said we already have a Joe Crede on the team and his name is Brent Morel, just whole lotta younger! Crede says the exact same thing every year.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 04:38 PM) Makes me think JJ is not particularly confident in his ability to stay healthy right now... He shouldn't be...

QUOTE (Pale Sox @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 04:34 PM) mlbtr That makes sense. The price the Brewers were doing to get was pathetic.

QUOTE (chunk23 @ Dec 5, 2010 -> 10:17 PM) Read this on another forum One of my best friends and co-workers was Casey Kelly's high school tutor and when I told her about him being the centerpiece in a trade for a really good player, she said, "Well he still reads at a fourth-grade reading level so he better hope this baseball thing works." Well that if that doesn't work out, he can always manage the Sox...

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 03:10 PM) Lot of money to match for someone with some health issues the last few years. I think we can be creative and find someone on par with Putz for cheaper. How much money are we talking about?

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 04:21 PM) You guys are pretty crazy to think that Jenks is going to come crawling back to take little money. Somebody is going to give him some cash. Depends on what you mean by "some cash". If Jenks really had a big value, the Sox wouldn't have non-tendered him, because they could have traded him. The fact that the Sox let him walk away pretty much tells you he wasn't worth a decent amount of money to the marketplace.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 04:22 PM) per ESPN: The Los Angeles Dodgers are actively involved in discussions on a possible three-player deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that would bring slugging first baseman Prince Fielder to Los Angeles in exchange for Dodgers first baseman James Loney and embattled closer Jonathan Broxton, according to multiple sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Interesting. The pen has been a diaster for Milwaukee, but with them already trading Lawrie, I can't believe they are still thinking about trading Fielder, especially without getting a big time starting pitching prospect in return.

If JJ is getting multiple years without an option being involved, I don't mind the Sox being out.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 02:11 PM) For those who said they would welcome Bobby Jenks back on a lot smaller deal, would you be confident with him closing? Ozzie has said if Bobby were to come back he would NOT be guaranteed the closer's job. EDIT: fixed As long as it isn't for more than say $3 million, I am fine with it. The arm is still there.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Dec 6, 2010 -> 01:31 PM) Braunecker says they have visited with "significantly more clubs" than just the Yankees and Rangers, tweets MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Braunecker is in the process of setting up meetings. Would love to see KW go all in with PK and CLee and then trade Floyd or another sp for young prospects. Sign putz and Balfour or gurrier for the bp and be a star on the offseason. Pipe dream I know while I'm dreaming go get ichrio for right while trading CQ. Lol that's all KW Is that Cliff Lee's agent I take it?