Some OMFT love

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 8, 2008 2:16 PM CST Comment 90 comments

Jayson Stark says, in a blog entry, that the Cubs are looking for a lefty-hitting COF. One wonders whether the Rangers, who have been interested in some young Cubs pitching over the past year, might not contemplate offering David Murphy in a deal with them, or if the Marlon Byrd talks might not start up (if the Cubs decide they can live with a righty)...

And then there's this:

Why did the Tigers deal for Gerald Laird as opposed to signing Jason Varitek? It wasn't just about dollars. Tigers sources said they went into the winter with a list of available catchers -- and actually had Laird ranked higher on that list than Varitek.

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sean marshall

i’d still like to see that guy in a Rangers uniform.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 2:18 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

are we still holding on to byrd

because he’s a team leader?

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 8, 2008 2:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No because hes good

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Dec 8, 2008 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

not what i meant

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 8, 2008 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What did you mean then?

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Dec 8, 2008 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012

by Longhorn on Dec 8, 2008 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

he is a right handed bat

who has the ability to play CF, which means a lot to this team. the only reason i am on board with trading him is because he is only under control for one more season, and I think Cruz’s RH bat is for real.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Byrd

If a team wants him, you take take it because Murphy can replace Byrd’s defense and most of the offense.

The only issue is whether the offer’s desirable enough to suffer a little dip in 4th OF production.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Dec 8, 2008 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

youve got enough prospects to fill that void

by rangerfannumerouno on Dec 8, 2008 2:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

None would put up close to what Byrd did last year (and provide the leadership)

Just saying you better get something back substantial

by BuckyB on Dec 8, 2008 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Because Washington has a man crush on him

Probably stands with the fans when Byrd goes to bat and flaps his wings for him as well

In Smoak We Trust

by Smoak Some on Dec 8, 2008 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

LOL

"The Gerald Laird trade is a GREAT SUCCESS! Who'd we get for him again?"

Tom Hicks

by LAMuscleFag on Dec 8, 2008 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and REC

"The Gerald Laird trade is a GREAT SUCCESS! Who'd we get for him again?"

Tom Hicks

by LAMuscleFag on Dec 8, 2008 3:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

samarzidja?

would love to see that guy in a ranger uniform.

by rangerfannumerouno on Dec 8, 2008 2:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I know its wrong

But my Notre Dame hate is strong to want him here

by BEW on Dec 8, 2008 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i'd rather see him in a cowboys uniform

In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home

by hinduplaya on Dec 8, 2008 5:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

with the conversations that have already occured

between the Reds and the Rangers, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Reds emerge as a serious Byrd contender. The Yankees are another team to watch. Byrd’s OBP and ability to play CF are enough to make him a commodity, and I am hoping the Rangers cash out rather than letting him walk. This team still needs help in the bullpen, and it didn’t come in the Laird trade.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 2:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

so all of this Moscoso talk

being a bullpen guy as early as 2009 is hogwash? is he a rotation guy instead?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 8, 2008 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes

by Goyogringo on Dec 8, 2008 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

Until the club comes out and says what his role will be, it’s all speculation. His injury history favors the bullpen while his stuff favors starting. Take your pick.

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by Andy Seiler on Dec 8, 2008 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the only reason

he is not a lock as a starter is his injury history (perhaps his middling secondary stuff, but to a lesser extent). i think the Rangers will give him a serious chance to remain a starter this next season.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this is from JD, via the DMN:

According to a Tigers official, Moscoso throws in the low to mid 90s with a good changeup. Dave Dombroski said he thought Moscoso was a long shot to make their bullpen, but the Rangers want to see if Moscoso can start. He has started before, so that’s not a stretch (and he wants to start, according to Daniels).

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

good.

exactly what I wanted to believe. I mean I’d love to have the guy in our ‘pen next year, if we have a shot at competing, then try to push him towards starting…that way we could limit innings and yet give him quality exposure to major league hitting. however, my gut tells me we won’t be too competitive next year without Bradley and without a significant upgrade in our starting 5…so I’d rather he work in AA/AAA as a starter

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 8, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

let him walk?

Hes under team control this year so unless we trade him he’ll be with us this year. If you mean as a FA after this year well if he puts up another good year its a good chance hes a type A FA. Im all for trading Byrd if the right deal presents itself but, unlike Laird, I don’t think we have to trade him this winter.

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Dec 8, 2008 5:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, I meant next year

i just feel like he could be valuable to a team like the Yankees, who are already known to be interested in Cameron and who have an impressive surplus of relievers. but you are right, we definitely should not trade him simply for the sake of trading him.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that said

look at the collection of FA CFs this year, according to MLBTR:

Center fielders
Rocco Baldelli (27)
Willie Bloomquist (31)
Jim Edmonds (39)
Jerry Hairston Jr. (33)
Gabe Kapler (33)
Mark Kotsay (33)
Corey Patterson (29)
Scott Podsednik (33)
So Taguchi (39)

Yikes.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is there any doubt

that Gerry is better than Tek right now? I would imagine that anyone who watches baseball consistently would rather have Gerry, Tek was an abyss on offense last year and hasn’t thrown out a baserunner since ‘05. He may be able to ’handle’ a pitching staff, but how hard can it be to handle Beckett, Lester, and Dice-K… it’s a hell of a lot easier than Milly, Padilla, and Blah.

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 8, 2008 2:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

agreed

i wasn’t shocked by that comment. of course, just like on draft day in the NFL, a team always likes the player they actually acquired best of all.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

give me Laird and just about any other catcher in the majors right now over Varitek. I suspect he’s going to regret not accepting arbitration from Boston.

by JBImaknee on Dec 8, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

with the money cleared

by trading guys like Laird, Byrd, and/or Blalock, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Boras seek out the Rangers on a one year deal for Crede to help him reestablish some value so he can try his luck again next year in FA. Crede to the Rangers makes a ton of sense, given his defensive abilities.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 2:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to see Crede here on a 1 year deal

If he stays healthy, which he probably won’t since back problems are chronic, it would be interesting to see what kind of impact a defensive asset would have on the left side of our infield

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 8, 2008 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i could easily see him

as next year’s (lesser) version of Bradley. We should take advantage of our supposedly friendly hitting confines and the best hitting coach in baseball and start recruiting position players like this, similar to how San Diego and LA are able to get pitchers to come in on one year deals to reestablish their value.

As a FA player at a career crossroads, how can you not take notice to the career altering shifts in performance we have seen in GMJ, DeRo, Byrd, Vazquez, Bradley, etc.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Our ballpark isn't that great for righties. And you could just as easily counter with a list of dudes who've stunk it up here at similar career points. Shelton, Broussard, Hidalgo, Kata, etc.

But I like the idea of Crede if you could get a one year deal.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 3:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you can do the same thing

with pitchers for SD and LA, but the reputation remains, and they still exploit it, and so should we.

and byrd is a prime example of a RH who had a rebirth here.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fair point.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by BuckyB on Dec 8, 2008 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not surprised

Trade for a guy who’s signed till 2010 and is still a decent catcher who can hit a bit (probably not call as strong as a game) than sign a guy that has Boras, the evil one, as an agent who would want a multi-year deal for a lot of money and can’t hit for average anymore but still can call a good game…

In Smoak We Trust

by Smoak Some on Dec 8, 2008 2:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Cubs want a power hitter

Pinellia says they clutched in the playoffs because they didn’t have a left-handed hitter who could bat fourth or fifth. Which wouldn’t be Murphy or Byrd.

Where is Mick Kelleher when we need him?

by 3744nsheffield on Dec 8, 2008 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Meh. If they're truly stuck on getting a lefty bat then we're likely not a match.

I still think Byrd would be a great fit for them, but if they don’t want him cause of what side of the batters box he stand in, that’s fine by me. We’ll keep him. He’s good.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

clutched?

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Dec 8, 2008 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

choked

i’m sure

I guess you heard Fat Joe left Atlantic.

by Haeger Champ on Dec 8, 2008 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe double clutched

does that make slightly more sense?

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Dec 8, 2008 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yah, as to seize... So, yah. Makes sense to me, but I'm way smarter and more handsome than you and have way more friends, so it tracks.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

not saying he'd do it again

but if nothing else, while healthy, Murphy proved he could provide very adequate offense at the 5 spot. would it work as a clean up guy? definitely not…but a productive lefty is what they’re asking for, and that’s what he has been so far…

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 8, 2008 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Murphy...

I’m not a huge fan of Murphy’s, especially going forward, but if he can hit 5th in the Rangers lineup, couldn’t he hit 5th for the Cubs?

by Topgun22 on Dec 8, 2008 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OT: Tigers

2008 C and SS: Pudge and Carlos Guillen
2009 C and SS: Laird and Adam Everett

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Dec 8, 2008 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

they are in the worst possible position

an overpaid, aged team with limited resources and no farm futilely trying to patch holes so they can “compete” next year. The Cabrera trade will be their Galloway trade.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Reminds me of

the Astros?

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Dec 8, 2008 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes, very similar

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like what they're doing, actually.

They’ve made some dumb decisions with their pitching staff, overpaying mediocre/bad starters like Robertson and Willis, but overall their offensive talent level is still pretty solid (Granderson, Polanco, Guillen, Cabrera, Ordonez, Gary Sheffiled’s Corpse, etc.) and they’re trying to fill in the holes around those offensive beasts with cheap plus defender-types. Seems like a smart strategy to me.

If Verlander comes back (and the numbers say he’s a good candidate to do just that) and one or two guys step up behind him they could be a real darkhorse in the Central this year.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

but Everett

seemed to finally show some age last year. his defense was not as exceptional as it has been in the past, which has always made up for his deficiencies at the plate, which were even greater last year.

and Laird is Laird. he is a solid defensive player but he isn’t a difference maker. they are really just collecting mediocrity, and in everett’s case, even that term may be too kind.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

When you are close

You have to take every chance you can to win the WS. Getting Cabrera was part of that.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Dec 8, 2008 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

2008 SS = Renteria

by Randy Richardson on Dec 8, 2008 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Tiger’s SS in 2008 was Edgar Renteria, but your point still stands.

"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.

by OCD SS on Dec 9, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Blake is apparently

close to signing a three year deal with the Dodgers. That would place Crede at the top of the FA 3B list, so we’ll see how aggressive the Twins and Indians get.

If I were a FA hitter, and it was between the Twins and Rangers on a one year deal, that is an easy call to make.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Easy call?

How is that an easy call? You can put up numbers in Texas, but the Twins consistently compete. That’s a tough call to me.

Mike Grouse Interview - Rangers' Midwest Cross Checker

by Andy Seiler on Dec 8, 2008 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

actually

i forgot they were getting the new stadium, and much of my argument had to do with the Metrodome.

Still, if we wants a big payday at the end of a one year deal, the Rangers seem like the smarter option.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Stadium

Their new stadium isn’t scheduled to open until 2010.

Mike Grouse Interview - Rangers' Midwest Cross Checker

by Andy Seiler on Dec 8, 2008 3:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oh

well then why would you rather play here when you could sign with the Rangers, play in a better hitter’s environment, and work with the best hitting coach in baseball? It isn’t like Crede has played for the Pirates his whole career, so he isn’t winning “starved” so to speak. And the Rangers are a team generally perceived to be on the rise.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that Metrodome turf

couldn’t be good for Crede’s back.

If I was him, avoiding astroturf would probably be my #1 priority on a 1 year deal.

Don't believe the hype about sloppy seconds. They ain't bad.

by tricer on Dec 8, 2008 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes,

i thought i had mentioned that but i guess i hadn’t. that was a big part of my initial comment as well.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Playing baseball doesn't seem to be good for Crede's back.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i chuckled

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 8, 2008 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

1 Year

It depends on your goal with a one year deal. If you want to use it as a platform just to get money, you sign with the Rangers. However, we don’t seem to keep people healthy lately, so you never know if that is a factor. On the other hand, if you want to win and rebuild value that way, then you sign with the Twins or some other competing team.

Mike Grouse Interview - Rangers' Midwest Cross Checker

by Andy Seiler on Dec 8, 2008 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ok guys, you got to go vote....

The A’s have jumped past Texas after we had a 100 vote lead in the A’s vs. Ranger’s Top minor league vote…

Get over there and rock the vote…

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/12/8/684912/a-s-ranger-s-ba-top-10

by laxtonto on Dec 8, 2008 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

who cares

the comments all favor the Rangers. BA will favor the Rangers. Any unbiased, knowledgable fan will favor the Rangers. That is all I care about.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Meh.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OK, crazy thought here...

If the Dodgers are sick of Ramirez, how about we jump in…

We offer Josh Hamilton, Hank Blalock, Padilla and Hurley for Kershaw and Kemp.
Then we flip Kemp to the Giants for Sanchez.

Just popped in my head. Forgive me it is late in the day.

Go Cubbies and Go Rangers!

by pbpsean on Dec 8, 2008 4:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Free Agent

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Dec 8, 2008 4:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He's saying

To fill the offensive hole once Manny leaves via FA because the Dodgers don’t want to re-sign him (because they’re sick of him).

Nothing pithy here. Please move long.

by WyoRanger on Dec 8, 2008 5:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Forgive Old Man Thomas.

He no read good.

No watch movie good, either.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 6:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

beware the pops that sound like ideas

by Goyogringo on Dec 8, 2008 4:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No thanks

The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ

by NYTXFAN on Dec 8, 2008 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Sanchez but...

Kemp>>>>Sanchez

by groundingout on Dec 8, 2008 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa

1) I don’t get what them being sick of Manny has to do with this
2) I think they say no to that deal
3) Don’t trade Kemp for Sanchez

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 8, 2008 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This idea reminds of a deep thought, by Jack Handey:

I hope some animal never bores a hole in my head and lays its eggs in my brain, because later you might think you’re having a good idea, but it’s just eggs hatching.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 8, 2008 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Eggs on the brain

that would explain a lot of his posts.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Dec 8, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

did you see this

from Rosenthal’s blog?

4:38 p.m. — Rangers set for more moves?
The Rangers are still open to trading one of their young catchers after sending Gerald Laird to the Tigers, but only if they land a young starting pitcher in return.

The way the Rangers are currently set up, they can platoon Jarrod Saltalamacchia, a switch-hitter, with Taylor Teagarden, a right-handed hitter.

Their third catcher, Max Ramirez, can start the season at Class AAA or fill a role as a right-handed DH/catcher/first baseman if the Rangers succeed in trading Hank Blalock.

I wonder if he is hearing anything.

by clark on Dec 8, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I wonder

if he’s just reading LSB.

Nothing pithy here. Please move long.

by WyoRanger on Dec 8, 2008 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel another trade or two coming

why would he trade Laird the night before the Winter Meetings? Maybe because he needs to focus on other things…

Bobby Jindal '12

by dstar442005 on Dec 8, 2008 4:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Or

There was a deadline set by the Tigers.

Mike Grouse Interview - Rangers' Midwest Cross Checker

by Andy Seiler on Dec 8, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hah

Tigers are not setting a deadline for freaking Gerald Laird. Especially, when they initiated the talks…

Dave Dombrowski on acquiring Gerald Laird: “He’s a proven big league catcher who was on the top of our list to acquire this winter, a good all-around player who fits one of our biggest needs.”

Dombrowki said the Rangers and Tigers focused on Laird rather than Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Taylor Teagarden: “We like those guys but in our conversations with Jon (Daniels), it was his preference to keep the young guys. They like Teagarden and Saltalamacchia. We focused on Laird. We thought where we are, we needed to have a guy who could handle a pitching staff and had some Major League experience. That was our preference.”

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012

by Longhorn on Dec 8, 2008 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Multiple Factors

You can’t say that the Tigers didn’t. Especially considering they’ve turned around and signed a free agent today. There’s a lot of soft deadlines in baseball dealings before and during the winter meetings. The Tigers could have set a deadline for Laird, because they would turn and target a better shortstop in trades during the meetings and signed a free agent catcher like Gregg Zaun. That scenario is a real possibility, and you can’t say it didn’t happen unless you know all the information.

Mike Grouse Interview - Rangers' Midwest Cross Checker

by Andy Seiler on Dec 8, 2008 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He knows

He’s longhorn … noob.

by robert_d_wilfong on Dec 8, 2008 6:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A noob or n00b is someone that lacks intellegance or common sense, most people think that noob is a word used only in the online gaming world, but in reality it is becoming an ever popular word with teenage society.

a noob could be simply a level 100 running round shouting ‘’WTF DO I GO!?’’ or someone calling someone else a noob and then getting hit with a brick, anyone can call anyone a noob, but normally they are noobs themselves

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012

by Longhorn on Dec 8, 2008 6:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

More likely scenario

Texas traded Laird as soon as he had two teams ready to make a deal (Cincy and Detroit). Up until now there’s been no indication that he’s had even one team ready to make a deal…

by cstorm15 on Dec 8, 2008 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling you're going to be disappointed.

I think this will be the high water mark of the meetings.

Of course, I could still be letting my depression over what Romo did to the Cowboys get the better of me, but I’ll bet this is going to be a boring winter meetings, for us anyway.

by Athos on Dec 8, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

from John Perrotto

–Now that the Rangers have traded catcher Gerald Laird, the greatly hyped Jarrod Saltalamacchia will get his chance to be the everyday guy behind the plate next season.

does that mean we’re keeping him?

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012

by Longhorn on Dec 8, 2008 5:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs