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Rose won't be protected, I wonder if he'd look good on da Bobcats? E-Rob won't be back as well.

I really hope da Twinkies sweep that series, cos I really want to see that Yankee team get blown up by Steinberner. I'd just think it'd be so funny to watch, lol.

I'm all for the hockey ptc idea. Could also hav who would score the game winning goal, and how many saves will TBO make?

Yeah I doubt cheap ass Wirtz would buy out his contract somehow. Oh please will Roman Abramovich buy this team!!!!!!

I can so see Georgey boy blowing that team up if they lose to da Twinkies. Torre will be canned, Bernie Williams mite be gone (couldn't throw out Guzman on the sac fly) and half da pitching staff won't be back. Also, I could not believe Steinberner complaining that the Yanks weren't on in prime time during the night gettin da national fox sports coverage. I mean come on, Cubs and Braves 2 of the most heavily supported teams in da countries and the Cubbies haven't been in da playoffs since how long? Torre mite be out of our price range though, wouldn't mind him here though.

Could da Braves choke in da playoffs again? If they do, u can look back on Fick's miss as the defining moment. Ship him back to Detroit.

Yeah props to Mr. Showtime on the great graphics job there.

Hmm this is an interesting article from the Seattle Times bout possible scenarios with quite a few teams, Lineup's look unsettled until dominoes fall By Bob Finnigan Among the complexities facing Seattle this winter in rebuilding the team are prioritizing needs, and timing the ways to fill them. In the infield, for instance, with Mark McLemore and Rey Sanchez likely going, Carlos Guillen's situation may have to wait for resolution on Kazuo "Little" Matsui, a star Japanese shortstop who is a free agent and as much an enigma as Pat Gillick, the Mariners' will-he-stay or will-he-go general manager. If Matsui, voted the best shortstop of all time by fans in Japan, is not available, does Seattle go for a coup in pursuing Miguel Tejada? Oakland's free-agent shortstop would bring life the Mariners often lacked and a sometimes-lead glove. Or does the club put Guillen back at short, where he prefers to play, and look into Joe Randa, Kansas City's free-agent third baseman? Those questions have to wait until early November, because Matsui is expected to play at that time for Japan in the Asian Area qualifying tournament for the 2004 Olympics. At various times this year, Matsui was said to be coming to the United States, with the requirement of playing shortstop. Then, he was said to limit his interest to the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Mariners. And with the presence of shortstops Derek Jeter (Yankees) and Nomar Garciaparra (Sox), that would seem to favor Seattle. But nothing is known for certain, because the Seibu star has stuck to his vow to say nothing. Thus, the earliest reports may bear the most credibility, that Matsui is a family man, who is not challenged to play here like Ichiro and Hideki "Big" Matsui of the Yankees. Last word, from Japan about a month ago, was that Matsui was leaving the decision up to his wife. If Matsui comes — and costs $6 million? $8 million? — is there financial room for Guillen? Or is Willie Bloomquist the third baseman? Given Matsui's seeming ambivalence about coming over, he might wind up with Yomiuri, where the Tokyo conglomerate/team would pay him what he might expect to get here, a reported $8 million a year for three or four years. Overall, given Safeco Field's spacious and atmospheric advantage to pitchers, are free-agent hitters willing to sign with Seattle, or must the Mariners wind up overpaying as Texas and Colorado do for pitchers? If one cannot sign hitters, one must trade for them. Right-hander Freddy Garcia looms as lead trade bait, but if Garcia is offered either salary arbitration or a multiyear deal, will Seattle move another starting pitcher to acquire an outfielder and/or a third baseman? Also, if one is after hitters from low-budget teams, Garcia is not a factor, since he will make as much as the entire pitching staffs in both Tampa Bay and San Diego, probably between $8 million and $9 million next season. Houston and the Chicago White Sox, clubs who could be broken up, present potential. Astros outfielder Richard Hidalgo, under contract for $12 million next season, might be traded. The White Sox might choose not to offer a contract to outfielder Carlos Lee, who really is no fit for Seattle if Randy Winn stays in left field and designated hitter Edgar Martinez returns. Also, Hidalgo and Lee are right-handed hitters. The Mariners would prefer to add left-handers to the lineup. The idea of acquiring an outfielder will take on more urgency after the World Series when Mike Cameron will be among the first to file for free agency, with the high probability he will not return to Safeco Field, where his production showed he never felt at home. Winn had a superb year on offense and in left field. He has played center, but showed this year he's far better in left — not that anyone would look good filling in for Cameron, a master of center. Unless someone like the San Francisco Giants' Jose Cruz Jr., a potential free agent, is brought back to play in the middle, it would be far better to have Ichiro move over. "I would be willing to play center field if they asked me," Ichiro said this week. "Randy Winn has played there, but I've played there in Japan, and I can do it." Seattle is likely to include Raul Ibanez, left-handed hitting Kansas City outfielder and former Mariner, among its primary free-agent goals, which are likely to be led with Vladimir Guerrero, the Montreal outfielder. If Gillick does not return as GM, and Seattle goes outside for a replacement, Jim Beattie's Montreal background with Guerrero could be a factor. While a worthy target, the Mariners will be competing with the luxury-tax-level teams for Guerrero. Alex Rodriguez-like numbers have been bandied about, except that Guerrero's bad back, which prevented Seattle fans from getting a preview of him in Montreal's June visit, could be factored in. Of course, Guerrero hit .350 with 17 home runs in 217 at-bats after he got back in the lineup, so the back might not be much of a factor. But the competition for his services will be fierce and expensive. The Mariners could solve their need for a left-handed bat and a center fielder — and rid themselves of the $15 million due third baseman Jeff Cirillo — by trading him for a familiar face: Ken Griffey Jr. Coming tomorrow: A trade for Ken Griffey Jr. — if he's healthy, happy and willing to return to Seattle — could help the Mariners on and off the field. But there are budget issues for the Mariners, who already have half their projected 2004 payroll tied up in seven players, including Cirillo and Kazu Sasaki. Also heard that da Reds mite go after Gillick? (ex Seattle GM) for their GM spot.

Hmm yet another player giving Wally Backman some luv, could this be a sign of sumthin maybe? Shows u how important Colon is to this team though when KW's gotta wait for him to make his decision bf goin to plan b, c, d etc.

I heard he might be goin back to play with da Calgary Flames after his suspension and since the Blackhawks won't want this head case. Apparently the fans ova in Calgary want him back or sumthin.

U'd be lucky to get more than 2 words out of my English teacher. He's about as charismatic as ..... well u get da point.

ALDS: Twins 3, Yankees 1 A's 3, Red Sox 2 NLDS: San Fran. 3, Florida 0 Atlanta 3, Cubs 1 ALCS: Twins 4, A's 2 San Fran. 4, Atlanta 1 World Series: San Fran. 4, Twins 2

Hawkins would be a great pickup, solidfying our Bullpen and taking away an asset from our main division rivals. Flash won't be back, he'll be closing prob for Philly. Sully should be brought back, he's an innings eater as shown from his days with da Reds.

Hmm since I've got no idea about the history of baseball, and that I've only been following it for bout the last 5-10 years, here's my best team of the last decadish (1990 - 2003) Catcher - Ivan Rodriguez 1B - Edgar Martinez 2B - Roberto Alomar 3B - Cal Ripken Jr. (I think he played 3rd, lol) SS - Barry Larkin or Alex Rodriguez LF - Barry Bonds CF - Ken Griffey Jr. (bf the injuries) RF - Sammy Sosa SP - Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux, Curt Schilling, Tom Glavine, Roger Clemens RP - Trevor Hoffman, Jeff Nelson, Arthur Rhodes

I'd rather be a team with good pitching than a team that's gonna try and slug their way to the playoffs. Pitching wins ballgames, just look at Oakland.

Just look at how much Ron Gardenhire means to the Twins. Without him, they're an average team, a good manager can be the difference b/w making da playoffs and missing out. Let's just hope we get a good 1.

Cabrera could be the Rookie of the Year, but I think Berroa from KC will beat him.

Hope he gets back to playin Basketball and makes a full recovery from that Motorcycle Accident of his. Just so long as he doesn't hit the winning 3 pointer to knock out my Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals, lol.

Hmmm, I'll take back that statement about wanting Heatley. Heatley, Snyder in traffic accident Dany Heatley and Dan Snyder were were involved in a serious traffic accident Monday night in Atlanta. Heatley, who according to TV stations in Atlanta was driving his black Ferrari in the Buckhead section of Atlanta at the time of the crash, was sent to Grady Memorial Hospital. The 22-year old reportedly suffered a broken jaw but was conscious and talking. Snyder, 25 was thrown from the vehicle, and suffered a fractured skull. His condition was critical and doctors were forced to perform surgery. The car was reportedly traveling at speeds upwards of 80mph, when it struck a pillar around 11 pm. Snyder was ejected from the car and the vehicle was cut in half. Thrashers President Stan Kasten held a press conference around 3am and said that the team is still planning to practice on Tuesday morning. Snyder was placed on the injured list following ankle surgery three weeks ago. Heatley was named the NHL Rookie of the Year in 2002.

Does every1 really want Robbie Alomar back next year? I mean I thought it was quite interesting he only hit bout .235 in August and only .211 in September. Doubt we'd get Castillo though, I think he'll go to da Padres with em spending money bf opening their new ball park. We need guys who can get on base and then can use their speed.

If Colon walks, and we don't resign Alomar or Jurassic Carl, then I think he'll start walkin. Deserves to finish his career here though.

I think Jerry Manuel is booked in for surgery on Thursday to get his brain fixed, and then he's got a job interview at Philly on Friday.

Hey I think I'm the only person on this board from Australia, although I liv down to the south in Melbourne and Darwin's up to the north. Shows u how f***ed up our education system and da teachers r down here though, lol. But yeah lots of ppl at my primary school and now at high school wit me smoke, take drugs but nothin to the extremes of a 5 year old making bombs.

That's the way it's always been. They just want to put a "competitive" team on the field, not a championship caliber team. Yeah I think all JR cares about is making a profit rather than breaking even with a Championship Caliber team out there.