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QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:46 PM) Like somebody said before, he has to do better than A-Rod, or something along those lines. Jeter's ego is too large not to be fed with a long and expensive contract. Good, let his ego think about that when he finishes his career in Baltimore.

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QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:38 PM) You mean create a bigger govt to further control the supply of labor? That is fine if you are into big govt and expanding the govt's role in US economic policy. But thats not libertarian. If you are a libertarian you want the least possible govt interference in business. It just goes to the heart of this thread, to be a real libertarian you have to believe in the principles, not just say "Down with big govt", you actually have to take steps to reduce the govt interference in business. That would mean taking out artificial restrictions on labor. I never said I was libertarian either.

Indiana is a great gun state.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:25 PM) Oh come on Mike, you know full well that the rest of us can play the same game. "You want to keep spending tens of billions of dollars a year on enforcement while still keeping tens of millions of people locked in a cycle where they're not recognized by the law, and you don't think that the total debt will change"? Reality is..."whether it costs you $2 trillion or you gain $1 trillion depends a lot on how you structure your legalization setup." I have made my position crystal clear. Take away the incentives to come here. That is how you fix the problem for the most part.

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:24 PM) Jeter Talks Turn Ugly Keeps getting better. there aren't enough "ha's" in the world for those situation.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:26 PM) What act? The only place I read about that is here and it's from the same "sources" every time. I don't buy it. AJ shows up and plays baseball. The only thing I care about is putting down the fingers, blocking balls in the dirt, and hitting a little bit. AJ does all three, but I think because he does it with fire and a little bit of flair people ride him harder. It's unfair IMO. Well you not buying it sure explains you wanting him back.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:21 PM) I dont believe that I am here defending my thesis, if you want to make an argument why debt service would matter in this case, Ill gladly read it, but on a free message Im not doing the research for another person's argument. I dont see why the debt service should change. You want to add millions of people to the roles, most of whom won't contribute anything of merit to the system, and don't think total debt will change? I don't blame you for not wanting to defend that thesis.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:20 PM) This "no one wanted him" crap is simply you making stuff up. You have no proof he was unwanted and you have no idea what Kenny was asking in return. $1-2M is practically nothing especially when it makes our bajillion dollar starting rotation better. The Sox needs this offseason are pitching, defense, LH bat. AJ helps that pitching and therefore the defense by giving the vets someone they can feel comfortable throwing to. IMO it is disrespectful to the game of baseball itself to suggest that what AJ brings to the teams he plays for goes no further than OPS and VORP and all that garbage. If that were true the Miguel Olivos of the world - the next best thing on the market BTW - wouldn't have to play organizational musical chairs every single year. If that were true Tyler Flowers would already have the job because apparently it's so easy for him to replace AJ's production. For once I will back fathom up here... Everything that was said behind the scenes was that no one wanted to take on AJ and his contract, let alone give up a player for him.

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QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:09 PM) You ever think maybe AJP has worn out his welcome here? The Sox were definitely looking to trade him last season, but no one wanted him. Luckily for AJP, he hit well the last few months or else he'd be looking at a much smaller deal. And I'm sorry, but 1-2 million dollars is a lot of money for the Sox in situations like this. It wouldn't surprise me at all to see another catcher here next year, and the act of AJ is the primary reason why.

Even when it is cold outside?

Colds are not caused by cold. Discuss.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 04:01 PM) Well weve already had a 16 page debate on it (depending on how many posts you view). Im not going to rehash the same things, but here is the nuts and bolts math: http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...8952&st=200 /end Scene Great, now tell me what the debt service is now, and how much would be added by adding everyone in the country illegally.

Again?

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 03:17 PM) Please point to any concrete evidence where changing the 14th amendment would solve our undocumented immigration issues. Anchor babies are a huge part of the strategy in this. The whole "we can't break up families" tactic has been a cornerstone of legalization.

Sounds about right to me. I want no part of AJ at around $7 million. I would be interested at around half of that.

Yeah, I was wondering how you would handle that. I have to give you an F.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 02:59 PM) I was hoping he'd become a regular part of the gang. Sadly, he's the Blitz again, so he'll miss everything. Awww man...

Well, take your best shot.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Nov 23, 2010 -> 02:51 PM) Expound? Sorry MD, I thought most knew about this already... http://network.nationalpost.com/NP/blogs/p...-blue-jays.aspx

Unlikely

It is being reported today that the Nationals are offering Dunn arbitration.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-boras-loans

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