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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 9, 2009 -> 09:42 AM) Yes. I think when the waiver is awarded, you can see who it was that was awarded the claim, but for instance you can't go in the system and see the Tigers claimed him, so you can put in a claim. Teams block others because they hear the rumors and talk to GMs so they pretty much know who is looking for what. Its an educated guess when trying to block waiver claims. Claims are filed into the offices of MLB. They accumulate the lists of who is making claims and make the call on who "wins" the claim. The team being awarded the claim, and the team making the waiver are informed of their respective statuses and who their potential partner is exactly. That opens their window for negotiations and decisions and go from there.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Aug 9, 2009 -> 08:50 AM) If this is true, between Rios, Peavy and the Coyotes, JR is really spending like the proverbial drunken sailor of late. Ben Gordon must really feel dissed. The Coyotes have nothing to do with the White Sox or Bulls spending. It doesn't work that way. As for the Sox specifically. You have to hand it to JR and the Sox management. By making their cuts early in anticipation of what was going to happen, they set themselves up to take advantage of the other teams in baseball's problems. They already took one of the best pitchers in baseball, and now they are closing in potentially on their CF for the forseeable future.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 9, 2009 -> 08:51 AM) The SEIU at its finest... http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/08/...t-democrat.html http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSF...ouis_scuffl.asp

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 08:02 PM) A variety of similar messages have been posted on people's twitter feeds over the last couple days. A Democrat in (IIRC) Virginia canceled his town hall after receiving death threats. The SEIU at its finest... http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/08/...t-democrat.html

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 9, 2009 -> 08:13 AM) 4-0? They didn't even score a run? How does that happen in softball? We played great defense, and the wind was blowing in.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 11:26 PM) Heard you played a basketball game instead. (5-on-5) lol Yeah, we had to get a little creative, but it worked.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 04:20 PM) So how'd it go? It went well. We won 4-0. And for all of you guys who didn't show up and didn't say anything... YOU SUCK!!! We had a great time as usual, and for the first time, the weather really cooperated. Thanks again to everyone who showed up, and to WSI.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 09:42 AM) The other thing to consider is Rios has a full NTC this year and next. He can block a waiver claim. I don't think you can block a straight waiver claim, can you?

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 09:08 AM) Over the past week we've seen videos of townhall meetings. And we've seen some loud opposition to the Dems plan currently put forth. But, I do not recall any violence occurring at ANY of those meetings UNTIL the GOONS fron the SEIU were summoned by the Dems. The first altercation occurred in Florida, and the second one occurred in St. Louis. Both involved SEIU. In the St. Louis meeting, Carnahan actually said the plan would result in a 6 billion dollar surplus for the gov't. Its the same thing they do on the picket lines to discourage companies from hiring non-union labor.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 8, 2009 -> 09:05 AM) The teams cannot confirm it. So any concrete evidence would have to be leaked, and therefore, probably still characterized as "likely." The only other group that even could confirm it would be MLB, and they aren't going to say anything anyway.

QUOTE (VAfan @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 11:48 PM) We need "quality" starts from Mark every time out -- at least 6 innings and no more than 3 runs. With the Sox offense lately going for 5 or more per game, that should return Mark to a winning streak. Otherwise, the only guy in the rotation we can count on is Gavin Floyd, and that won't be enough to catch the Tigers. Ideally we need 3 guys to be "automatic" for a while, and Mark has to be one of them. The defense has just murdered Mark in the last week.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 07:30 PM) Only question I have here is... if Rios has a NT could he still nix a trade? It could, but he couldnt block a waiver claim if TOR just let him go.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 07:14 PM) It’s not a myth. Nix is absolutely a great defender, something must be going on with him. 5 errors in a week is a little more than something going on. You should get better with playing time, not worse.

Can we please end the Nix=good defense myth. He has been HORRIBLE the week he has been starting. What is that 5 errors now?

QUOTE (nowhereman @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 06:52 PM) blah, blah, blah Did someone post something?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 04:22 PM) From direct word of the White Sox brass...Viciedo is not a FA after 4 years. His contract runs for 4 years, but he will still be under the White Sox's control until he has accumulated enough time in the big leagues to qualify as a FA, or runs out of minor league options and is released. We get him the full 6ish years after his MLB debut. Straight from Rick Hahn even. Same with Ramirez.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 06:22 PM) You must be a bad argument machine. There really isn't a need for that...

QUOTE (spiderman @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 06:41 PM) Actually, just read a report that said the Blue Jays would have until Tuesday to work out a trade, let him go or take off the waiver wire. Assuming he was claimed, why wouldn't the Blue Jays talk to the White Sox (or whatever team it is) about giving up a prospect, and, if talks are stalled, just let him go at that point. Toronto still wins from their perspective, getting out from under than big contract. Interesting. It must be business days then. So that means we get two extra days to speculate and agonize about it

QUOTE (CryptviLL @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 06:41 PM) Some people think we are putting a block in so detroit doesnt claim him I can't see the Tigers having the money to claim him.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 06:33 PM) I thought I read the term "2 business days." So maybe not until next Tuesday afternoon? It could be. I really am not sure of the exact details. I just always remember two days, so it could very well be two business days.

QUOTE (spiderman @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 06:30 PM) When will this mystery be resolved? 48 hours from the point that Rios was placed on waivers. I don't the exact procedure, but I am sure it is at a standardized time each day (maybe 3 pm CST, because that is the deadline for trades?).

QUOTE (OldSmoky2 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 06:24 PM) There was a report a few days ago from AP with the Jays owner saying the team needed to cut costs. "We think that we can bring costs reasonably under control and more in line with revenues," Blue Jays CEO Nadir Mohamed said. So it's possible they decide to just let Rios go right now. I would say probable, not possible. This is the break they have been hoping for so that they can keep Halladay.

Even if it rains in the morning, plan on showing up! We WILL play. We did it last year.