Dick Allen

New GMs like to make big splashes relatively soon after taking over. Schueler traded for Tim Raines, KW went after David Wells. I suspect Hahn would like to make a blockbuster this winter.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 03:12 PM) There's still been no truth to him asking for coke...just read an article on ESPN that said he's still being drug tested 3 times a week. Yes it CAN happen if he continues drinking heavily, so no he's not out of the woods, but the fact remains it hasn't in 6 or 7 years. If he never walked into that specific tattoo parlor and made friends with those drug addicts there is no guarantee what so ever that "He would have been a drug addict no matter what". Once again, his book is not blaming these guys, his book is telling the series of events that lead to it. I'm the one saying if he never walked into that tattoo parlor we wouldnt be having this conversation. On his wiki page they mention him looking for blow. Last year he just got blown in the bathroom of the bar supposedly. The guy will always be a huge risk.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 02:24 PM) I think if it were to happen it would have already...its been 6 or 7 years since he failed a drug test. The guy was only 20 years old experiencing extended time away from his family for the first time. Go check out the photos from his 2009 escapade and then read the accounts of what happened when he had what he said was 4 cocktails last year. He's far from out of the woods.

QUOTE (champs2005 @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 10:55 AM) Of course traffic was a top issue in the survey. My point is that in Chicago traffic is a factor for al major sports, big events, etc. Traffic is a given. It doesnt seem to be affecting the attendance at all the other places. And you cant really DO anything about traffic as an owner. It is a cheap excuse. I hate Jerry. I would venture to guess if the Bulls or Hawks had to draw 30,000 to 35,000 a night for attendance to be considered sufficient, you would hear the same reasons when they most likely, except when MJordan was around, would fail. The excuse is legit. Especially for baseball when, if you have season tickets, its every day for spurts. The Cubs are different. They have Wrigleyville.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 10:05 AM) Good point, I didn't look at the grand scheme of things. I guess I just don't see all the people who complained about prices, running out to go to way more Sox games in 2013. Unless the team is spectacular, there won't be a huge jump next year IMO, but it should stop the trend of declining attendance.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 09:02 AM) From the Sox facebook page: This is great. I don't have any little ones but for those who do, you get a lot of bang for your buck.

QUOTE (MnSoxFan @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 09:14 AM) Google is quite simple http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/p...id=doyle-005joh Only 12 IP. I read some article that said he had been dealing.

How did he do in Japan? I know he was doing well for a while.

QUOTE (SoxnGiants @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 10:17 PM) The link seems to show him in 6th place - behind Rodney. Someone (from Texas) actually gave Rodney a 1st place vote... Rodney had one of the most, if not the most, dominant seasons a closer has ever had. I think 1 first place vote is justified.

Sometimes these types turn into gold for a season.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 01:50 PM) I agree with this. It's probably not the right way to do it but it worked. They got the 2nd, 5th, and 7th ranked prospect from the best farm system in the league(2 top 100 prospects). All for guys who won't be around the next time that team is successful. Thats a pretty good start to developing a good farm system. The funny thing is, these prospects won't be around the next time the team is successful if they are any good.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 09:03 AM) the marlins were not making a lot of money in Joe Robbe Stadium. The bulk of the Marlins game revenue went towards the Dolphins. They made almost nothing in the 03 WS run. Going to the new stadium, they keep virtually all revenues from parking, concessions, and suites. So even though they have a s*** lineup, they are making a ton of profit NOW. Wrong. With revenue sharing, they were one of the most profitable teams in baseball. I read one article that said they would have made $20 million if they locked their gates and didn't let anyone in.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 12:42 PM) I don't know what this means, he spent a boatload last year...they didn't work out and Lorias obviously impatient. Im not saying that they WILL but I dont see why not. No one will want to play there. If they won't give a no trade, if you make any money and they don't win, you will go. If somehow you do get a no trade, they will strip the rest of the team if they are not winning, and making a big profit.

I really think someone has to be naive if they think winning is anywhere close to turning a huge profit as far as importance with Loria.

I was told you can't get an .800 OPS for less than $15 million a year . Hunter has an .800 OPS. $13 million a year is a steal.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 12:16 PM) Whats to say Miami doesn't plan on spending more massive amounts of money this offseason?? I'd hate for Hamilton to go there but whats to say he doesn't? I could see ARod going home and playing there too. You're a FA and you can go there and get dealt in a year. No big name will want to go there, and ARod isn't going to want to go there to lose. The waved the white flag because their profits will be reduced. That team is a joke.

The Cubs trade guys they aren't going to re-sign and are at the end of their contracts. There is nothing like Jose Reyes on their roster. It was obvious this was a one and done thing from the get go. They paid Reyes and Buerhle $16 million combined and then dumped them. The problem is not necessarily a rebuild, its the promise, you build us a stadium, we won't have to rip the team down to nothing again. It was all a lie. They will have a hard time attracting free agents in the future even if they are the highest bidder. MLB should advise Loria to sell.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 09:55 PM) Maybe it's the other way around. The management was probably thinking "we got a new stadium, a new manager and spend alot of money on a team and no one showed up, so screw all of them" I don't think the management believes anyone will ever show up. Play poorly, draw even fewer fans and move in a few years. They drew over 2 million for a last place team, and Loria, who was making money hand over fist before taxpayers bought him a new stadium, made even more. Now I would guess, they will be lucky to draw half of that, and I really doubt they can move for a very long time. They have to have a long term lease. He is probably going to sell which is better for everyone. He only paid Buehrle $6 million, Reyes $10 million. This was probably the thought all along.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 07:22 PM) This trade is an embarassement for baseball. I agree.

Every team in baseball will want Stanton and the Marlins, when they trade him,probably next year when he can get arb money, will want prospects. Hope for some big years from the higher thought of,minor leaguers next season,

QUOTE (Elgin Slim @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 06:22 PM) Selig should veto this trade. You can't allow this all of the time. I have a feeling that the Red Sox-Dodgers trade is going to set a new, bad precedent. I totally agree.

I don't know how the fanbase can ever trust the ownership in Miami ever again.

Apparently the problem in Miami previously wasn't the stadium.

QUOTE (kevo880 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 05:17 PM) Not really Sox news, but Mark Buehrle related. Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal Buerhle headed to #BlueJays along with Josh Johnson, sources tell me and @jonmorosi What a crappy organization some more rumors Reyes is going to Toronto too. Making Ozzie stay would have been a bigger f*** you to him.

QUOTE (Special K @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 12:39 PM) There are no other realistic options at 3b besides resigning Youkilis who is expensive. Viciedo is extremely young and can learn the position of which he already has some experience. I'd rather see him move to 3rd and find a left fielder. OFs are much easier to find. I don't want to march some mediocre to most likely below mediocre bat with an average glove out there so everyone you can be comfortable in saying that we have a "true" 3rd baseman. The Sox moved him off 3rd for a reason. Moving him back reeks of desperation. Usually moves of desperation fail. I hope this is not really being considered.