August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 01:50 PM) The White Sox aren't even in the discussion? huh? Their chances are about the size of a bread basket. Edited August 12, 201312 yr by bucket-of-suck
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:15 PM) Their chances are about the size of a bread basket. Well done.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:15 PM) Their chances are about the size of a bread basket.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:15 PM) Their chances are about the size of a bread basket. Awesome
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:12 PM) Well he's 26 and has played there for awhile so I am assuming that those are his current grades. Either that or his current vs future is minimally different.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) (can someone explain the breadbasket joke/sorry) Bowden tweeted this as the Rios saga was unfolding... JIM BOWDEN @JimBowdenESPNxm 9 Aug Chance that the #White Sox trade Alex Rios to the #Rangers today "smaller than a bread basket" according to a source involved in trade talks 8:45 am and don't ask me what size a bread basket is because I have no idea 8:46 am Bread Basket must have been large as Alex Rios is dealt to the Rangers 10:58 am
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 01:49 PM) Bowden has an ESPN Inside article on him. Among the highlights: And he calls the Marlins the favorites to sign him based on people he has talked to. In order: Marlins, Red Sox, Rangers, Mariners, A's, Nationals and Rockies. Take it for what it's worth. Like has been mentioned with Cespedes, Athletics came out of nowhere to sign him. Oh horses***! He's just pulling speculation out of his ass. Boston because of deep pockets I take it...didn't realize Massachusetts was such a desirable landing spot for Cubans!?!? And of course people will throw Miami out here due to it's proximity to Cuba...other than that...why?
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 03:42 PM) Bowden tweeted this as the Rios saga was unfolding... JIM BOWDEN @JimBowdenESPNxm 9 Aug Chance that the #White Sox trade Alex Rios to the #Rangers today "smaller than a bread basket" according to a source involved in trade talks 8:45 am and don't ask me what size a bread basket is because I have no idea 8:46 am Bread Basket must have been large as Alex Rios is dealt to the Rangers 10:58 am TY.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 08:42 PM) Bowden tweeted this as the Rios saga was unfolding... JIM BOWDEN @JimBowdenESPNxm 9 Aug Chance that the #White Sox trade Alex Rios to the #Rangers today "smaller than a bread basket" according to a source involved in trade talks 8:45 am and don't ask me what size a bread basket is because I have no idea 8:46 am Bread Basket must have been large as Alex Rios is dealt to the Rangers 10:58 am Thanks, and now that I know the joke, quality joke up there, poster!
August 12, 201312 yr After reading the reports on Abreu I'm definitely all in on going after him. He's hitting his prime years. Power hitter that walks and gets on base I'm sold. The only negative I see on him is his body. Hopefully he doesn't go to crazy on the Fast Food in America. He definitely needs to get in better shape.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:53 PM) Thanks, and now that I know the joke, quality joke up there, poster! This, I hadn't seen that Bowden stuff either.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (Wanne @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:52 PM) speaking of the Rangers....anybody just see AJ get tossed? lol... Following the game on gameday, what happened?
August 12, 201312 yr Any speculation when a signing would go down? Is this a 6 month thread in the making?
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 04:18 PM) Any speculation when a signing would go down? Is this a 6 month thread in the making? Yes. From this link on the first page: Abreu will have to establish residency in another country, have Major League Baseball declare him a free agent and the U.S. government’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) clear him to sign, but interest in Abreu should be fierce and should have a major impact on this offseason’s free agent market.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 03:18 PM) Any speculation when a signing would go down? Is this a 6 month thread in the making? possibly longer even.
August 12, 201312 yr Highly doubt the A's are in on him. You'll have to take my word for it, but Billy Beane has a daughter who lives in Chicago and dates a friend. Billy isn't very fond of Cespedes, so I can't imagine another high-priced, free swinging, Cuban is on his way to Oakland. Take it for what it's worth, but I am not so sure the A's will be rushing to the front of the line to pay big bucks for this guy.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 03:16 PM) Following the game on gameday, what happened? Darvish was throwing a perfect game when he walked somebody. AJ was pissed about the 2-2 called and turned around squawking after the walk. "He must of used a certain word that quite frankly is a no-no......."
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (HeGone7 @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 10:09 PM) Highly doubt the A's are in on him. You'll have to take my word for it, but Billy Beane has a daughter who lives in Chicago and dates a friend. Billy isn't very fond of Cespedes, so I can't imagine another high-priced, free swinging, Cuban is on his way to Oakland. Take it for what it's worth, but I am not so sure the A's will be rushing to the front of the line to pay big bucks for this guy. Does she play guitar and sing your friend sweetly pop songs?
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 04:14 PM) Does she play guitar and sing your friend sweetly pop songs? Couldn't answer you that question. Never met her. It was told to me following some conversations and a fantasy baseball draft.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 04:14 PM) Does she play guitar and sing your friend sweetly pop songs? I hope not, anyways HeGone7's friend is going to have a low self-esteem being called a loser by her, haha.
August 12, 201312 yr QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 06:13 PM) A date that's been going around for when he would be available is November Might be a little fast given governments and visa issues, but not unreasonably so. If he gets the process started rapidly he could definitely be out there in the free agent period this year, if everything goes well.
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