January 20, 20251 yr Author 5 minutes ago, Balta1701 said: There always seems to be something different, something far less honorable about buying a team than developing a team. See 1997 vs. 2003 Marlins. This Sasaki thing was close to The Decision II. Edited January 20, 20251 yr by caulfield12
January 20, 20251 yr 6 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: See 1997 vs. 2003 Marlins. This Sasaki thing was close to The Decision II. Your references feel weirdly accurate here.
January 20, 20251 yr Author https://www.mlb.com/news/2024-2025-mlb-free-agents-best-fits-for-top-unsigned-players Two (ex SD) players predicted to the NL West, one back to the Padres...will the Dodgers sign them, too? Bregman to Tigers or Jays? Carlos Estevez to Cubs? Edited January 20, 20251 yr by caulfield12
January 20, 20251 yr Author 1. Los Angeles Dodgers (215.1° With their 2024 World Series win, the Dodgers regain their status as baseball's hottest franchise https://global.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/43225363/mlb-offseason-2024-2025-ranking-starting-pitching-rotations-right-now
January 20, 20251 yr Author Also, Passan came down VERY hard on the Mariners, Blue Jays, Orioles and Braves… https://global.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/43261112/teams-winning-mlb-offseason-need-move-dodgers-yankees-mets-braves
January 20, 20251 yr 7 hours ago, caulfield12 said: Also, Passan came down VERY hard on the Mariners, Blue Jays, Orioles and Braves… https://global.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/43261112/teams-winning-mlb-offseason-need-move-dodgers-yankees-mets-braves STOP POSTING ENTIRE STORIES. THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING
January 20, 20251 yr Author 34 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: STOP POSTING ENTIRE STORIES. THIS IS YOUR LAST WARNING How is that close to an entire story when it's 2/30ths of a story that was originally on ESPN Insider and then was dropped to free after a time embargo expired?
January 20, 20251 yr 10 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: How is that close to an entire story when it's 2/30ths of a story that was originally on ESPN Insider and then was dropped to free after a time embargo expired? I'm not a mod, but a short blurb of a sentence or two is allowable under fair use. When you post multiple paragraphs from a copyrighted story, you're putting this site in legal liability. It's really no joke. That, and it makes the string really hard to follow. Also, dropping the paywall doesn't matter. It's ESPN's property. Even free, they still want the clicks. Edited January 20, 20251 yr by WestEddy
January 20, 20251 yr Author 5 minutes ago, WestEddy said: I'm not a mod, but a short blurb of a sentence or two is allowable under fair use. When you post multiple paragraphs from a copyrighted story, you're putting this site in legal liability. It's really no joke. That, and it makes the string really hard to follow. Also, dropping the paywall doesn't matter. It's ESPN's property. Even free, they still want the clicks. https://www.foundersspace.com/legal-ip/can-i-post-aricles-i-find-on-the-web-on-my-website-without-breaking-copyright-laws/ But isn't mlbtraderumors technically always in violation of that same concept by definition...they're not using a short blurb, they're actually showing full paragraphs of a story? Or do they actually have legal permission obtained?
January 20, 20251 yr 9 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: https://www.foundersspace.com/legal-ip/can-i-post-aricles-i-find-on-the-web-on-my-website-without-breaking-copyright-laws/ But isn't mlbtraderumors technically always in violation of that same concept by definition...they're not using a short blurb, they're actually showing full paragraphs of a story? Or do they actually have legal permission obtained? I am not hear to argue every possible legal rabbit holes. Stop posting long excerpts from stories. Period.
January 20, 20251 yr 5 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: https://www.foundersspace.com/legal-ip/can-i-post-aricles-i-find-on-the-web-on-my-website-without-breaking-copyright-laws/ But isn't mlbtraderumors technically always in violation of that same concept by definition...they're not using a short blurb, they're actually showing full paragraphs of a story? Or do they actually have legal permission obtained? MLBTR probably has a lawyer on retainer who gives them regular advice on what they can and can't post. The article link you posted explains what you can and can't do. But you're opening SoxTalk up to legal trouble if they don't take your stuff down. The point is to stay under the radar, not push the boundaries. Disney don't play.
January 20, 20251 yr Author https://www.truebluela.com/2025/1/20/24347575/dodgers-tanner-scott-signing-reactions Cubs lose out to Dodgers by $6 million on Tanner Scott...were willing to bet $66 million.
January 20, 20251 yr https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/batting-around-are-the-dodgers-after-another-huge-offseason-bad-for-baseball/
January 20, 20251 yr Author 1 hour ago, Lip Man 1 said: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/batting-around-are-the-dodgers-after-another-huge-offseason-bad-for-baseball/ Weird how the White Sox don't get blamed for not spending...it's just that they are basically incompetent lol. What are the Rays supposed to do differently? I can see the Reds Pirates A's Marking taking the hits here, but the Rays, especially that they're consigned to playing in a 12.500 seat minor league facility due to hurricane roof damage?
January 21, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, caulfield12 said: Weird how the White Sox don't get blamed for not spending...it's just that they are basically incompetent lol. What are the Rays supposed to do differently? I can see the Reds Pirates A's Marking taking the hits here, but the Rays, especially that they're consigned to playing in a 12.500 seat minor league facility due to hurricane roof damage? The 2022 White Sox had an opening day payroll of $193,370,219 (7th highest), and $181,158,666 (13th highest) in 2021, as per Cots. So, the weirdness is explained away by the fact that they do spend.
January 21, 20251 yr 28 minutes ago, WestEddy said: The 2022 White Sox had an opening day payroll of $193,370,219 (7th highest), and $181,158,666 (13th highest) in 2021, as per Cots. So, the weirdness is explained away by the fact that they do spend. Not enough to sign a star player unfortunately.
January 21, 20251 yr 15 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Not enough to sign a star player unfortunately. But more than enough to waste on retreads, stiffs, injury-prone guys and has been's. That's the White Sox way.
January 21, 20251 yr Author 4 hours ago, WestEddy said: The 2022 White Sox had an opening day payroll of $193,370,219 (7th highest), and $181,158,666 (13th highest) in 2021, as per Cots. So, the weirdness is explained away by the fact that they do spend. Grandal Keuchel Meat + Potatoes Abreu Hendriks Graveman Kelly...yes, we can do this same exercise for 2006-2008, but that has zero to do with today's new moribund/desultory reality. We were actually generating solid broadcasting rights revenues back then as well.
January 21, 20251 yr Author https://www.truebluela.com/2025/1/21/24348764/dodgers-kirby-yates-bullpen Meanwhile, Phil Gurnee completely dunked on the Mets and Padres in the comments section. "Since Ohtani signed with the Dodgers, they have signed Yamamoto, Teoscar, Sasaki, Kim, Scott, Yates, Treinen, Conforto, while trading for Glasnow, Edman, Flaherty, Hope, and Ferris" "Preller said when they lost Sasaki to the Dodgers even though they offered Sasaki more money " we only want players who want to play for us" (sounds like KW!) The Padres have signed zero free agents so maybe that says something about the two organizations?" https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/roki-sasaki-could-earn-dodgers-extra-mlb-draft-pick/ Edited January 21, 20251 yr by caulfield12
January 21, 20251 yr It’s happening.Caulfield will soon own a Chinese knockoff Dodgers hat. Can’t beat em, join em.
January 21, 20251 yr Author 8 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: It’s happening.Caulfield will soon own a Chinese knockoff Dodgers hat. Can’t beat em, join em. Well, I bought all that stuff at LAX in the fall of 2022 for my wife and son...but I ended up wearing ASG hat well before Ohtani. Cost around $50. Puig Memorial hat. Greg775 is soon to join the bandwagon. Maybe Ron too, if he can tear himself away from Fox News during inaugural week. https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-01-21/dodgers-kirby-yates-free-agent-bullpen-reinforcement Edited January 21, 20251 yr by caulfield12
January 21, 20251 yr 21 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: It’s happening.Caulfield will soon own a Chinese knockoff Dodgers hat. Can’t beat em, join em. Smart man.
January 22, 20251 yr Author 1 hour ago, WhiteSox2023 said: Smart man. I blame this whole phenomenon on Hideo Nomo and Chan-Ho Park signing with the Dodgers back in the day. The Red Sox and Yankees and even Cards had their moments with Asian players, but it's now a near monopoly on the very best players. Or just blame it on exhaustive scouting coverage/networks.
January 22, 20251 yr 40 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: I blame this whole phenomenon on Hideo Nomo and Chan-Ho Park signing with the Dodgers back in the day. The Red Sox and Yankees and even Cards had their moments with Asian players, but it's now a near monopoly on the very best players. Or just blame it on exhaustive scouting coverage/networks. I think it's more to do with flight times and the diaspora. A direct flight back to Tokyo from Seattle or LA is doable once a week in the offseason or so. It's a lot harder making connections and adding flight miles from anywhere else they play baseball in the US. Edited January 22, 20251 yr by chitownsportsfan
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