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QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 11:22 PM) I hear that Brian Anderson prefers scrambled eggs. Does he like Bacon with his eggs? If so, Gordon Beckham will not be getting much sleep tonight.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 11:17 PM) I disagree. what tools? 1. Running Speed: Advantage Pie 2. Arm strength: Advantage BA 3. Hitting for Average: Advantage Pie 4. Hitting for Power: Advantage BA 5. Fielding: Advantage BA. Actually, now that I’ve broken it down I think you’re right. Well played, my friend.

QUOTE (almagest @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 11:18 PM) Allen fills a big hole for them, meaning we're probably seeing the max return for Allen at this point in his career. I don't have a problem with that. You’ve explained to me why the D-Backs would want Brandon Allen. Now, please, explain to me how Tony Pena is a max return.

Tim Lincecum is the best pitcher in baseball. I see strong indicators that he could continue to do this for years to come. Hypothetically, they want Beckham, we give them Beckham.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 10:28 PM) puh-lease? I'm suppossed to feel sorry for the guy because he made a lot of money and didn't have a real childhood? I'm sorry, but a lot of people go through s***ty or basically no childhood at all. It ain't nobody's fault but his that he wasn't able to deal with it/get help. Oh yeah, I'm sure Michael Jackson didn't kill those people either. I can't wait until Miley Cyrus starts inviting some young girls over to her place.

PAULIE, PAULIE, PAULIE!!!!

That would be a slider. Nasty.

Nix is really fun to watch.

Must we b**** about Poreda not having the stuff to succeed at the big league level, when he's clearly succeeding at the big league level?

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 10:45 PM) When one Brian Anderson just isn't enough. Pie is a bit more toolsy then BA, but yeah, your point is sound.

AJ and AP Have Issues.

That tailing inside fastball is nice

QUOTE (Mr. Showtime @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 10:37 PM) Not exactly the best source there clearly, what the hell do we need Pie for? Sounds like a bunch of BS. No worries. If Pie means no Wise, but yeah, MLBTRADERUMORS does tend to suck when it comes to things like this.

I hope Poreda still knows how to get to the mound.

I like Felix Pie. I don't like this trade.

Nix is sick in the field

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 10:34 PM) i just simply do not understand it. He needs to be in AAA, if he's not a starter or a long-RP. One inning a week is detrimental to his future success.

Please god let Aaron Poreda do something, Ozzie! He can pitch two innings, he's a starter!

I think Lambo wins this, but Gartrell puts on a show.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 10:27 PM) I miss seeing Kaz Tadano pitch for the Indians for all the gay puns. Is he still with the A's or has he gone to pursue other.... exploits?

Irony!!!!! Hell of a day for this after the trivia question

HAVE A f***ING DAY PAULIE!!!!!!

TCM!

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Jul 7, 2009 -> 10:06 PM) To those of you who claim that Michael Jackson molested all these children & was a child predator, when was he convicted & when was it even proven that he did all of these things? Oh, wait... Yeah, he shouldn't of had sleepovers with children. But have your childhood basically taken away from you & let's see how you'll turn out. I like to think that I could think of better things to do then sleep with children in my bed, in order to rid myself of my childhood demons. You know, like therapy.

If we move Dotel for some prospects, this deal makes sense. On it own, I find it highly questionable.