kairparavel Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7222317/wilson-ramos-washington-nationals-found-alive-well-kidnapping Good newshttp://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7220927/jonathan-papelbon-philadelphia-phillies-agree-4-year-50-million-deal-source-says Not so good news.Bah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocre cheese Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 No way is papelbon worth that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 No way is papelbon worth that kind of money. Agreed. The Phillies are the new Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Agreed. The Phillies are the new Yankees.and i hope they spend and fail all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Change the name to "Miami Marlins"...is it because alliteration is easier on Ozzie...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord O' Bones Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Mike Matheny? Good Giant. Better Cardinal. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naz Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I hope this Papelbon signing backfires on the Phillies. Madson was doing great this year; really stepped up when he was needed. And since Madson had the gall to ask for just a bit less than Papelbon did, it means Madson effectively got screwed by the Phillies and used as leverage. They truly have become the new Yankees, all the worse for Mets fans, since one Yankees-like team in the area is enough to contend with.But who knows, maybe we'll steal Madson away. Not for Papelbon money though, which would probably kill it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I don't understand spending that kind of years on a closer, let alone money. They don't have another reliever they can have close games for them, and spend less money on another bullpen guy?Also, I thought the Phillies didn't have a lot of money to spend this year. I guess they have a secret money tree somewhere. I'm jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naz Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 It's weird because Madson was asking for the same thing, only $1.5M less a year. And they're saying that Nathan and Lidge are also in the running to get somewheres around $8-9M a year. Definitely, for those two guys, I would never sign them for 4 yrs, even if it was for that kind of money. Each are in their late 30s and coming off injuries.Papelbon and Madson are 30 and 31 and I guess that makes it ok to go 4 years with either of them? I dunno.Heck... until Cliff Lee, Philly wasn't even willing to go more than 3 yrs on a starter, let alone a closer. That they would do so now is just that much closer to Yankees-type spending which will ultimately backfire on them, as it has the Yankees. Well, one can hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Change the name to "Miami Marlins"...is it because alliteration is easier on Ozzie...?but, look at these fucking uniforms! http://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-marlins/2011/11/11/2554718/miami-marlins-new-uniforms-leaked-images wow. that logo is awful. it is almost like the art department was like 'arizona, you think your logo and uniforms look ridiculous? not a chance! wait until you see what we have!'pujols will not wear that.their new stadium looks amazing though. yet in the end miami will still not likely give a half a shit about baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 dodgers sign kemp to 8 year $160 million dollar dealhttp://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2011/11/matt-kemp-contract-extension-dodgers/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf2375 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I don't understand spending that kind of years on a closer, let alone money. They don't have another reliever they can have close games for them, and spend less money on another bullpen guy?Also, I thought the Phillies didn't have a lot of money to spend this year. I guess they have a secret money tree somewhere. I'm jealous.they are banking on him being the next Rivera and closing 40ish games a year for the next decade. I think it is mildly insane, but hey....not my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 but, look at these fucking uniforms! http://tampabay.sbna...s-leaked-images wow. that logo is awful. it is almost like the art department was like 'arizona, you think your logo and uniforms look ridiculous? not a chance! wait until you see what we have!'Oh I don't know. The home whites aren't THAT bad...however, those alternate Orange ones seem like they'd be more at home on a college campus...Syracuse might get jealous.And you're right, Pujols won't want to wear that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 dodgers sign kemp to 8 year $160 million dollar dealhttp://content.usato...nsion-dodgers/1Finally some good news. And under $200 million. I didn't have high hopes for this deal since Dave Stewart is still super mad about the '88 WS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Finally some good news. And under $200 million. I didn't have high hopes for this deal since Dave Stewart is still super mad about the '88 WS.you really think he is still ticked off over 1988? yeah. cause i am still living it like it was yesterday. i get a rush of endorphins every single time i see gibby take it over the wall and hear vin calling it. it is just one of those things that brings true happiness to my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teng Ai Hui Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 As a Cards fan, I'm glad they choose someone "in house." Giving an interview to Sandberg is sacrilegious. I still say if it weren't for him, Tommy Herr would be in the Hall of Fame. Also, it grinds my gears that the only Cardinal game ever shown on ESPN Classic is when Willie McGee hit for the cycle only be upstaged by Sandberg's HRs in the 9th and 10th innings off Bruce Sutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wedge Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 As a Cards fan, I'm glad they choose someone "in house." As a Cards fan, I like the Matheny hiring. If it works out and they contend for / make the playoffs, it's a great move. If it doesn't work out, then he's a transitional manager until a better hire can be found.Giving an interview to Sandberg is sacrilegious. I still say if it weren't for him, Tommy Herr would be in the Hall of Fame. Let's not get silly here. I was a huge fan of Herr's growing up, but he's no Sandburg, just like Ken Oberkfell and Terry Pendleton put together are no Mike Schmidt.Also, it grinds my gears that the only Cardinal game ever shown on ESPN Classic is when Willie McGee hit for the cycle only be upstaged by Sandberg's HRs in the 9th and 10th innings off Bruce Sutter.Hey, I've seen them show Game 6 of the 1985 World Series on ESPN Classic, too. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 verlander is a our al cy young winner. not really a surprise.now let's hand the nl award to kershaw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf2375 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 And Maddon & Gibson are the Mgrs of the Year.Looks like Sveum will be a Cubbie by the end of the week as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Not unanimous? Bullshit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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