Trade Talk Part II
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 12:39 PM CDT
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sneaky sneaky
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
I think one of 2 things is going to happen
1. JD will stick to his guns and pull off something nobody thought he would.
or
2. Nothing happens and we make a trade in the winter. There shouldn’t be any real sense of urgency here…
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
I'd like us to trade a catcher
Doesn’t matter to me anymore which one, just so long as Salty isn’t on the bench for the rest of the season…
Say it a few more times
Maybe we’ll all catch on..
ha
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
but I haven’t copy and pasted the same sentence 20 times today…
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That sounds about right
Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!
by DerekSTheRed on Jul 31, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't want audio!!!
(I want a trade)
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
I think there is some urgency
it isn’t obvious you can get a starting pitcher for Laird in the offseason. And I don’t want to trade 2 catchers at the same time. I think it is better to trade Laird now, give Salty two months of playing time and hope he does better, at which point you either trade Salty or Teagarden in the offseason.
I don't think that it is obvious that you
can get a starting pitcher for Laird today?
I guess we will know in about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Jul 31, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
well
if you can’t get a starting pitcher, I don’t see any point in trading Laird at all. But if the argument is about “which” starting pitcher, then you have to go for it. mostly because 95% of the starting pitchers out there can be in our rotation…
what if
the only SP you can get is Bronson Arroyo or someone similar? Would you trade Laird for that?
Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.
No
Laird should have more value than that
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seems a bit obvious :)
""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
Is it?
Some people seem to think there is some urgent reason to make a deal…
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
your two options
pretty obvious. trade now or trade in the winter.
""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
Or next year....
I mean I know that’s not likely…but it’s still an option. Hell, Max is hurt and Tea is in the olympics. That depth we had is temporarily not there….
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, I said JD sticks to his guns and gets a better deal
Another option is he makes a trade just for the sake of making a trade…
So, yes, there are more than 2 options…I just said I thought one of those 2 would happen.
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
BP
Seems to be working a little better. Chat at 2!
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
Again, I wouldn't be offended if Texas stands pat.
The people who need a long-term solution at catcher will most likely still be there in the winter. If it doesn’t get done, it’s not the end of the world. In fact, it might even be for the best.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
In other news...
Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel tells me former Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter is going to get a tryout this afternoon with the Miami Dolphins.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
BP doing him a favor
""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
Please keep
the nfl shit outta this thread…please?
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
+1
Although it is pretty sad, when a trade deadline post has nothing new to report but NFL crap… this is turning out to be a stinker of a deadline…
why not
people seem to be in agreement about this.
""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
Look below...
lonerangers
hinduplaya
TheJman
It’s a slow deadline, it was dallas sports related and rather humorous imo…it isn’t like I wanted to have a discussion about the Cowboys chances this year or anything like that.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
YAY!!
More Brett Favre, please.
The Eagle has landed....
by Lonerangers on Jul 31, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
This isn't brett favre related
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
uhhhh
yeah, thanks.
The Eagle has landed....
by Lonerangers on Jul 31, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't think they would mind if you didn't post this stuff here
there are other places to post this. it just fills up the thread and people want to read about trade stuff.
and, some people don’t like football. two people asked somewhat nicely but i guess whatever you decide goes, right?
""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
I mean
I suppose you couldn’t stop me…so I guess it’s whatever I decide.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
its not like there is anything baseball related to talk about right now
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
my bad
just thought it was funny… i will stick to the rangers from now on..
"Water covers 2/3 of the world, T-New's got the rest"
Ignore them
it’s a free blog, we can talk about whatever we want.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Wish he still played in Dallas
maybe then they would WIN a play-off game.
The Eagle has landed....
by Lonerangers on Jul 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha he's gonna be stuck with Parcells all over again
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i was in nowhere Pennsylvania
two weeks ago and saw a guy riding a motorcycle with a Quincy Carter Cowboys jersey… thought it was funny… I have one as well, didnt know anyone else had one
"Water covers 2/3 of the world, T-New's got the rest"
It's not like the Rangers aren't willing.
But the price has got to be right, and I respect the hell out of JD for sticking to his guns.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Also...
I love the Baseball Encyclopedia sitting behind Peter Gammons. Psshhh, Peter Gammons is a baseball encylopedia.
weird non story
Milton Bradley Trade Unlikely
By Tim Dierkes [July 31 at 12:55pm CST]Word on Chicago radio is that the Cubs have the Rangers’ Milton Bradley on the radar. However, it does not appear that the Rangers are motivated to trade him.
""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
Thank you, Tim "Captain Obvious" Dierkes.
In other news, the sky is blue.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
if it even got that far?
“we want Milton Bradley…will you just sell him to use?”
I bet they just put together a couple of prospects below AA
""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
Well Sean Gallagher
would have interested me.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Here's the Salty trade post from 367 days ago
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/30/112032/722
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
Where
is that Jenna Jameson biopic?
The Eagle has landed....
Funnier thread would be the Gagne trade
I remember many of us were screaming at JD for what we got, it’s amazing how wrong we were.
It was posted in trade thread 1
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
TR sez JD's talking to Reds and Fish about Laird
and conjectures that Reds might want to discuss 4A.
cruz?
whatever to get homer here. either going to lose cruz now or this offseason anyway
""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
yes, cruz.
if that could push them into giving up bailey, sure.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
****New Blockbuster Mets Trade****
“The Red Sox’s have traded Bartolo Colon to the Mets for Jose Reyes, David Wright, Billy Wanger and Johan Santana. Omar Minaya has said”I loved when we(The expos) got Colon before and we saw the Red Sox didn’t want him so we jump on the opportunity”. The Mets will make Joe Smith there closer, and put Cancel at short, the new Cf will be Ryan Church and Willie Randolph will come back and play 3rd for the Mets.
And you people prefer this over Quincy Carter talk?
ridiculous.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
I didn't really say that
I don’t understand why it is so damn impossible for adults to talk about trades in a trade deadline thread? People don’t have attention spans anymore? Also, people don’t have to continuously talk
""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
What else can be sad that hasn't already been said?
Until we get new developments what else should we discuss?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
all the hot babes..
MILES is boinking at Ohio University.
There is no status, except for me. Because I am who I am.
MILES
windows mojave rules
http://www.mojaveexperiment.com/
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
I've always been a PC guy
but Vista sucks (if I’m going to have to use a new OS I might as well try Macs’ OS, right?) and Macs generally don’t get viruses and never suffer from the BSOD…as more of my friends get Macs I’m starting to be convinced that my next computer will be a Mac.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
I'm a Mac user, and I like it.
But I’m not one of those “OMG Macz are so awesomers!!” people. Macs are nice, and PCs aren’t bad. Macs are better for some things, PCs are better for some things.
Also, I’m slowly becoming anti-iPod.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Please discuss more
as I’m contemplating get a Mac. What do you not like about the mac compared to the pc?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Keyboard shortcuts
If you’re like me and use them all the time. Other than that, get a Mac , you won’t regret it
I'm not going to say anything earth-shattering.
There are some programs that don’t work on a Mac, but those tend to be older programs. Basically, everything nowadays can run on a Mac or PC.
Everything is a little more expensive…mouses, webcams, accessories, etc. But just a little more expensive.
And like Taylor said, the keyboard shortcuts are different, and it takes a while to get used to only having one mouse button.
But they don’t get viruses, which is huge for me. And it is very user friendly.
I dunno. I prefer Macs, but I’m not a diehard defender of the brand.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Crossover might run those programs
and I forgot to mention that with Boot Camp you can run both Windows and Mac…still doesn’t resolve the keyboard shortcut issue.
PC
Is what I’ve always had. Windows XP. My roomate has a windows vista though – that operating system is a peice of crap.
exactly
I’m on XP. and so if my next comp has to be a new OS anyways I might as well try a mac
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
I will
but eventually I’ll have to make a switch.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Forgive me, buy why/when?
I’m not much of a computer guy. Ar they planning on doing something that will make XP outdated and unusable?
eventually technology
will improve where the new OS will be much more dependable.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
well
I’m getting my wisdom teeth taken out tomorrow. Any advice?
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
Eat everything you want today, as much as possible
You need to build up enough storage for the hibernation that follows
Yeah make sure they put you under...
I remember when I went in, the lady put in the IV and said “I’ll be right back” then a second later it was over I don’t remember it at all. You’re going to b e in some pain the next few days after…make sure to take your pain meds and drink Wendy’s frosties and soup.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
4
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
ouch...
i had 2… on the same side… that didn’t even have roots… they were floaters that just had to be popped out. I think i went to the movies that night. I’m a freak of nature, but that’s one experience i’m glad i missed out on.
I had three pulled
and drove home afterward. Never had any pain either … I found the whole experience a bit overrated.
4 impacted removed
at once. It sucked!
Never mix vicadin and booze…but I did sleep well that night :)
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
Just be prepared to go through 2-3 days of not doing anything.
It sucks, but you’ll get through it.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
ideal world...
we deal Laird + either Cat or Byrd for a young starting pitcher and a useable reliever… depending on the quality maybe add a prospect
well laird +cruz for homer bailey + seems like it might get done
""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
huh?
link or speculation on your part?
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
TR sullivan says they are asking about cruz and laird
thats all.
just hoping they would part with bailey to do it.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
From Wilson:
A text message from Rangers general manager Jon Danniels at 11:33 a.m. read, “Got nothing.” Then again, the Mark Teixeira trade was announced more than two hours after the deadline last year. Gerald Laird to the Marlins is the hottest Rangers-related rumor going.But consider this about Laird, who is a super guy, great teammate, great base runner and above-average catcher.
He is making $1.6 million after avoiding arbitration during the off-season. That came on the heels of a 2007 campaign in which he hit .224. Laird is hitting .320 right now and is arbitration-eligible again after the season. What kind of salary will he command should his numbers and defensive reputation hold steady? Maybe $5 million? (His agent is Scott Boras, after all.)
Should the Rangers pay him, or would they rather have Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Taylor Teagarden or Max Ramirez be their catcher for, oh, around $400,000?
Those who believe Laird should be paid must also believe the Rangers have no other pressing needs in 2009, like starting pitching, relief pitching or help at third base.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
Who is Wilson?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Some spare
wide-out…
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
it was widely known a day or two before.
but not finalized until the deadline.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
yeah
and some names came later…still weren’t sure whether we were getting harrison and i believe beau jones came out of nowhere
""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
Reds interested in Cruz is the new headline
Why can’t we just do Laird and Cruz for Bailey!!!!! Or another catcher involved for him.
The link says the Reds want Laird to
“If the Reds trade Ken Griffey Jr. to the White Sox then they could go after Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, who is tearing up Triple A Oklahoma but is blocked at the big league level. The Rangers could also try to move outfielder Marlon Byrd and make room for Cruz. The Rangers are still talking to the Marlins about catcher Gerald Laird. The Reds are also interested.”
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
I'm sure they'd love that haha
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
I'm not much for Baily
I’d rather get one or more kids from the Marlins, but using the Reds to pry open the Marlins pitching plethora is nice. Something’s got to happen right? With this much smoke there must be fire. Come on JD! Screw somebody for Laird.
If we do that
I will be stoked.
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
there was an intersting proposal at the end of the last trade thread
grienke and mahay for salty, mayberry, cj wilson, and joaquin arias.
I think that makes sense although I also think we would be coming out ahead on that one. The royals get a lot of useful pieces, but it does lack star power. We are selling fairly low on wilson and have no solid replacement in line. If we do this deal, we can still trade laird, although most likely in the offseason, go hard after cc and/or sheets and a closer, as krod, kerry wood, and fuentes will all be free agents at the end of the year. That should help close the gap between us and the angels without selling the farm.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
I don't think it's enough
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
agreed
but it is an interesting idea. they get a top of the line young catcher with great hitting potential, jmj who has reemerged as a prospect and has serious pr potential due to his father, arias who can maybe be penciled in as their ss next year (they are starting tony pena jr. so if you think that comment was funny you will be on the floor when you look at his numbers) and the key to the deal, cj wilson.
They can move cj to the rotation for the young ml pitcher they wanted or as the guy who posted this in the last thread mentioned, they have talked about moving soria to the rotation and then cj could assume the closing duties. This trade has serious value for the royals, plus you get mahay back which would not only allow you to trade guardado to recoup a prospect, but you also have mahay for next year along with grienke and you could either flip ron next year or hold onto him and get draft picks as he will be no worse than a type B and probably type A.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
But
By the time they improved the lineup enough to be in contention. Ceej will be gone, Salty, Mayberry, & Arias arb eligible with the potential to only be average anyways.
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
maybe, maybe not
either way, kc supposedly wants ml ready players. There is a significant gap in player development there, moore has done a good job, but all their prospects area a ways off so they have very little on the horizon and this is one of those deals that helps restock the major league team.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
So....
......... do you think it even effects Boras clients that they are getting traded every deadline. People dont want to keep his clients around ie: Tex, Laird, Blalock. I just hope that he doesnt screw up our chances of keeping Crush Davis here for the long haul!
Joe Camel?
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jul 31, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Or KC announcers saying
Ramon Vaskwez
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 31, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Lots of people say that
I was at the game last night and I heard a gaggle of douches say it repeatedly.
Just an ignorance of the language.
by brettgardner on Jul 31, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for that
I never knew that the collective for “douches” is “gaggle”
The More You Know….
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
WKRP's Les Nessmen
Chy Chy Rodragweez
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 31, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
That's not how you pronounce it?
backslash sarcasm.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
It's pronouced like "mate"
Both “S”s are silent
would you do....
Laird, Cruz, and Jose Vallejo
for
Homer Bailey and Bronson Arryo (we have to pick up his entire contract)
Here's his contract
Arroyo will get salaries of $9.5 million in 2009 and $11 million in 2010. There is a club option at $11 million for 2011 with a $2 million buyout. The option can escalate to $13 million, based on innings.
Form espn news story when he signed the extension
But if he sucks
Will you bail on him like you have with Salty?
by brettgardner on Jul 31, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I've never bailed on Salty
I’ve just admitted that he’s had a bad year. I still think he’s our catcher of the future.
isn't your main man crush Davis now?
so you’re either two-timing or you bailed on Salty :)
There is no status, except for me. Because I am who I am.
MILES
I'm guessing that they would....
make us throw in a pitcher like Kiker instead of Vallejo
I think I would still be willing to do it.
good thought...
certaintly something that id consider doing and makes some sense for the reds, but like it was said, may need to throw in a pitching prospect instead of Vallejo
WTF?
DMN blog decides to take the day off?
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
I'm sure they'll
blame it on their blog software
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Yeah, last post @ 10:46 am
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
Wow
Nick Cafardo doesn’t buy the “dead” talk. However, the Pirates may have turned away from the Boston-Florida scenario for Bay. The Rays are still a possibility for him.
Would the Sox consider trading Manny to the Rays??? That is hard to believe.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
I think that means bay to the rays
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
good point...
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
the longer the manny talks drag on
the less likely laird is dealt to the fish.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Wow, hope that happens!
For two reasons, one it improves the Rays and two…the obvious kick to the Red Sox’s nads this move would do.
did ya'll
see the Rangers website headline? Is RA Dickey really THAT bad?
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
I saw that earlier
and went, “buh?” before deciding they must mean the year-long series? anyone know if that’s true?
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
ESPN NEWS (TV) reporting that
White Sox may be close to a deal to get John Lannan. Are you kidding me?
If Lanna is available, the Rangers damn well better be offering a package starting with Saltalamacchia and others. Lannan is an extreme groundball-inducing lefty with a 3.33 ERA in 114 innings who is 23 and under control through 2013. If I am the Rangers, I would do my very best to beat any offer made by the Sox.
Bowden is crazy
Trade them 10 maple and 10 ash. That’s more than the White Sox can offer.
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
depends what they are giving up
if they are trading a top prospect like fields or poreda, then pass. His strikeout rate is bad and we might have the same thing already in harrison. nice guy to have, but I dont think I would trade a top prospect for him.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
I would think long and hard about Lannan
He has a 2.57 ERA on the road, a 2.13 GB/FB ratio, a 3.33 ERA overall, and a DERA of 3.19. He also has an ERA+ of 129 and a WHIP of 1.29.
Admittedly he only strikes out 5 per 9 innings, but even so, those other numbers are ace-level. He would fit well in our ballpark based upon the fact that he induced a ridiculous amount of ground balls and is left-handed. Also, considering he is a left-handed, sinker ball pitcher, he actually does better against righties than lefties (slightly).
I haven’t read too many scouting reports on him, but given how successful he has been this year in well over 100 IP and how young he is (23), I would be probably be willing to offer Saltalamacchia and two other prospects for him.
How about Salty, Beau Jones and a lower level prospect?
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Also this:
WSCR Radio in Chicago reports that the White Sox are interested in 23 year-old Nationals lefty John Lannan. Jon Heyman has heard the same. He has a fine 3.33 ERA in 119 innings this year. Not much of a strikeout rate though.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
Manny rumors are getting ridiculous
Seems like it would be really difficult for anything aside from the three-way or a straight Boston-to-Florida deals to get done at this late juncture.
Rumors are now flying that the Dodgers are in the mix.
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 31, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions
Not that it matters
But I just started up a live blog as I try, like everybody else, to keep up with the proceedings.
Speculation is fun!
Wow
Isn’t this like walking into Walmart and telling people that Target has a 50% off sale on everything?
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 31, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
well
on the internet you can be in target and walmart at the same time
""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 Jul 31, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dunn
was about to post this earlier, and now reminded of it with phillips talking about wanting to see him work with rudy (I know he is out, but apparently phillips doesnt, surprise, surprise).
It sounds like the reds are desperate to unload him and with milton banged up, he would be a beast here. And yes people (ricciardi) have questioned his work ethic, but a change of scenery and a return home to texas might do it. If you can get him cheaply, worst case scenario you get two high draft picks and another boost to an already stout lineup.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Question:
If you could sign Milton or Dunn for the same price, who would you pick?
Well
That would likely mean Dunn would be very cheap, and that Milton would be very expensive… so Dunn.
tough one
it all depends. one costs you a draft pick, but you get one if milton leaves. I would lean towards milton because of the versatility he provides as a plus outfielder when healthy and hits for a high average with a little less power but similar ops.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Thing is...
You will have to give them what they feel those 2 draft picks are worth.
It seems like they must be asking a for a good amount, otherwise Bos, NYY, or LA would have already traded for him
obviously
but you never know. Sometimes gms would rather have someone who is closer to the majors and therefore actually contributing. draft picks are nice and all, but when you have a rotation like they do, it might be more prudent to acquire guys who will be able to help while they are all still with the team.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
5 team deal in the works according to will carrol
yankees get: matt holliday, johan santana, mark teixiera, and jesus, andre ethier
dodgers get: belly full of guts veterans, bernie williams
mets get: tacos
angels get: a tutor for santana
rockies get: a new stadium at sea level
Breaking news
Gerald Laird is a samurai!
Can Gerald Laird, a nationally recognized master of tai chi, help you run a 100-yard dash, have lots of energy, increase your intelligence and make you a better lover?
I don’t really want to know how Laird can make me a better lover.
For overall grossness?
Gagree!
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
ANY TRADES YET???
tick tick tick tick …come on Jonny Boy!!
There is no status, except for me. Because I am who I am.
MILES
Missed you, LA
We’re missing a number of all-star posters from this thread. Good to have one of them back.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
well thank you Mr. Greg...
awfully kind of you :)
There is no status, except for me. Because I am who I am.
MILES
HOW DO YOU KNOW MY NAME?!?!?!
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
I have "secret sources" like Miles.. :)
There is no status, except for me. Because I am who I am.
MILES
That officially scares the crap out of me.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Hey! You stole your blog
pic from my blog!
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
Hehe
It’s wiki commons…free to all. It is kinda funny, though.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
More on Manny:
1:31pm: Heyman says the Dodgers are back in the mix for Manny but the Marlins aren’t out of it.1:17pm: Nick Cafardo doesn’t buy the “dead” talk. However, the Pirates may have turned away from the Boston-Florida scenario for Bay. The Rays are still a possibility for him.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
I really want manny..
to stay in Boston. It should be a good sideshow for awhile.
Get your popcorn ready
well....
we’re closing in on one hour to go..get going JD
"Well, the Dallas Mavericks got beat by the New Orleans Hornets last night ending their season. Word is that someone on the team is dating Jessica Simpson." - Jay Leno
LSB facebook group ---->>> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33345329288
Brewers
i still think we do a deal with them
by sanangelofan on Jul 31, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
DMN update:
Hey, they’re still alive over there ;)
It’s quiet so far…
1:40 PM Thu, Jul 31, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Richard Durrett E-mail News tipsBut if a deal were to be made, you can bet this is the time that GM Jon Daniels, assistant GM Thad Levine, senior advisor John Hart (who has been in Arlington this week), Jay Robertson, A.J. Preller and the rest of the Rangers management crew (it could take a page to list them all) will be working the phones.
Daniels is fond of saying that in his experience, deals usually come together late. Very late. Like last minute. So we’ll see.
Just walked by the clubhouse and didn’t see anyone packing things up. But it’s still early.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
Send him out
to play on I-30…that fuckstick!!!
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
I didn't know there was a golf course on I-30
There is no status, except for me. Because I am who I am.
MILES
Waterchase
great course
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh god
John Hart is still there…Knowing him, there goes Feliz, Andrus, and whoever else we may have
"Well, the Dallas Mavericks got beat by the New Orleans Hornets last night ending their season. Word is that someone on the team is dating Jessica Simpson." - Jay Leno
LSB facebook group ---->>> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33345329288
Everybody realizes that John Hart
wanted to trade Ian Kinsler for a broken-down Larry Walker back in 2004, don’t you and now he’s an advisor of some sort?.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
Hicks is an idiot
how the hell can he even keep him around as an advisor
"Well, the Dallas Mavericks got beat by the New Orleans Hornets last night ending their season. Word is that someone on the team is dating Jessica Simpson." - Jay Leno
LSB facebook group ---->>> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33345329288
I believe Hart is
extended to 2012-2013 or somesuch.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
too many cooks spoil the stew
i have this image of the tickets fake dave campo trying to decide a 4th down play with his oc on the headset and jones beeping in.
by sanangelofan on Jul 31, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Re: his oc on the headset
Yo, I’m Gonna Buttah Yo Bread!!!
That one?
;)
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
didn't say nolan...
""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
in the meeting room....
Hart: We can get Manny….lets give them Felix
JD: Are you on crack?
Hart: yeah your right JD…..we would probably have to throw in Chris davis as well.
True that.
Everett for Frank X & Rupe was a good.
Ditto AGonzales & spares for Machete Man.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
It's enough
With the fake conversations.
by brettgardner on Jul 31, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
only be the most literal of definitions
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Gammons says: hop up and down one one leg!
And tinkle in your pants…I like it!
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
Guess: RED SOX
Are exhibiting high moral integrity peerless in the game today by trying to trade a player who won’t play his heart out [regardless that what he brings to the table is damn near the best they’ve got]. It is an example of the sterling reputation they and their city bear, and the true reason I uninhibitedly love them so.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
a mere 57 minutes to go
at least i will be done wasting time thinking about it.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
If it's the Reds
we’re talkin about trading with, what would our end of that package consist of if we were to bring back both Bailey AND Dunn? Wasn’t Dunn going to be moved to 1st base in 2006? I wonder if we could put him at first with Davis at 3rd.
hmm..
i never considered dunn 1b davis 3b.
if his value is that low i guess it wouldnt hurt to explore it.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
what, i didnt press enter ><
was gong to add I dont think theres any real chance of that even though its mildly interesting .
at this point im under 50% that even laird gets traded.
i still think cat or cruz will go.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
I'm just sayin
I think if Rudy could get a hold of Dunn, he might learn some plate discipline and become even more protection for Hamilton.
3. Hamilton
4. Dunn
5. Bradley
6. Davis
learn some plate discipline?
plate discipline is the guys calling card.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Learn some plate discipline?
He takes an insane amount of walks. The problem is as such; when you’re that choosy you’re going to take a lot of strikes.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
No No No
You guys got it all wrong.
He needs to learn plate discipline, meaning he needs to swing at more pitches and quit clogging up the bases with walks.
Stupids!!
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 31, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
my bad
i knew he had a high strike out total. i didn’t know about the walks. i just figured he was up there takin hacks
well
the guy on ESPN seems to think so
by meatbonelefty on Jul 31, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
ugh
this is so boring. someone make a trade.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
what did you expect?
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
apparently the Angels are the only team in the AL West.
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 31, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
what about the mariners, athletics, and
the billy beane’s
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
steve phillpis said he wouldnt have done the tex trade
lols.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
LOL...from Will Carroll
I actually JUST got a text saying that the Astros just made an inquiry on Dunn. I wish I were joking.
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
Goshdarnit
I’m losing patience here. I may need another excuse to stay in front of the computer.
I’m in the 8th season of my Cowboys franchise. The only real players left are Ware and Spencer.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
from mlbtr
MLB.com’s Bill Chastain with the scoop – the Rays have acquired Jason Bay for Reid Brignac and Jeff Niemann. The Rays haven’t confirmed it yet though.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
2 overrated prospects for Bay?
Not bad.
TB’s system is extremely overrated, depth wise.
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
Agree.
They’ve got some good pieces at the top, but it’s kind of thin throughout the system.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
solid deal for both teams
brignac wasnt going anywhere cause they love bartletts defense and beckham is the ss of the future and bay is signed for another year and is a great fit for them.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Brignac and Niemann
I’d have been disappointed with that return on Milton.
Never saw any other outgoing names in Tampa rumors. It’s like those two guys were the “budget.”
So be it.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
b/c he never has much anything of substance
He’s basically Boston’s pawn…
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
This trade market is a buyers market today
this sucks
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Jul 31, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Every year GM say that they are not going to just give away prospects
for that missing piece, and every year someone gets giddy and does it.
This year has been different so far, maybe they actually mean it.
or collusion.
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Jul 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
perfect for them, im rooting for ther rays to do well
im really sick of teams winning just because they have money.
THE MLB NEEDS A SALARY CAP
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
From the BP roundtable:
Christina Kahrl (12:15:06 PM PT): Mike W (Chicago): Why isn’t Texas doing anything about it’s C logjam?
Because they don’t have to, not until somebody comes crawling. And they will.
I don’t know about that. The offseason renders needs far less pressing.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
not necessarily
more teams can get involved, plus guys who are already on major league rosters are more likely to come into play, especially for contenders who cannot afford to deal them right now.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
I agree with Kahrl.
They don’t have to do anything. Someone IS going to “come crawling” and offer a lot for Laird or Salty. Just might not be right now.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
every season
pitchers > catchers
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Today
prospects,relievers,OF>catchers
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Jul 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Where is he at now
I have not even heard that name since he left DP show
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Jul 31, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
How Rob Dibble has a job
like this and is hosting a show as the point man on one of the most important days of the year is astonishing.
Rob Dibble might be the dumbest person to ever have a baseball show.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
steve phillips is such a good analyst
he says that the red sox lead the league in homeruns when they are 10th, then he goes on to say the marlins lead the league in homeruns.
he thinks it is francona’s fault that manny isnt trying
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
Heh
Yeah, I’m about ready to fire up MLB 06 the Show myself – this has been a complete waste of time so far.
On that note
has anyone played MLB 2K8? I’m considering getting it for the 360.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
yep
I have it. Fun as hell…unfortunately I got pissed and kicked the table that my 360 was sitting on and it caused the game to pop out of place and it got scratched like crazy.
I regret that kick every single day.
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
It was terrible
I was really disappointed…
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
breaking
Cruz and Laird for Masset and Bailey
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
and annoying lies at that.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
really?
nothing better to do with your time?
by thesplendidsplinter on Jul 31, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
get to explaining
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
NOT REALLY!!!
LOL
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
i vote for Ban
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
by Longhorn on Jul 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
+ infinity
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
he should have been banned 3 years ago
""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
seriously, its not funny.
come on.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
If I could e-impale you
right now I would.
I am still searching for the button on my kb.
Replace Jim Knox
link or stfu
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Jul 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop taunting me, bastard
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
settle down guys
I just did what JD would do. Waited for those who were in desperate need of a trade(catchers) to come crawling, like 30 minutes before the deadline.
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
What pages do you guys have open?
I have:
1) LSB
2) ESPN
3) MLBTradeRumors
4) BTIA
Anything else I should have open?
Replace Jim Knox
i have TR sullivan's page up and the DMN blog
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
espn news about to update on if the pirates might possibly be trading bay
im sitting on the edge of my seat
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/rt/rt.php?rtId=9&nocache=1217532610#new
BP roundtable.
Interesting discussion… plus, Carrol has some sources.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
that was supposed to be a reply to benjihana
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
so without ibanez
thats going to be quite a lineup for the m’s tonight
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
well the BP chat above said it was close on ibanez to toronto
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
hes not exactly scary anyway
its just the m’s lineup is so bad that taking away ibanez makes things a bit comical
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Yeah, and I'll be there to watch.
Hopefully the Harrison train will roll right through ‘em. And also, I would like to see Gerald Laird gone as he packs his crap for Florida or Cincy. GET SOMETHING DONE!
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahahaha.
DESTROYED.
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Do we really need
people to keep posting how much time is left? I think we’re all pretty clear that it’s getting down to the wire.
by Anonymous New Guy on Jul 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
19.5
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I knew someone was going to that as soon as I hit ‘Post’
by Anonymous New Guy on Jul 31, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
...its not like there is a constant stream of time posts
there are a handful. big deal. your post is going to end up with more space taken up than all those.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
How
does my 1 post take up more space than several posts? I’m just saying, we all have a clock on our computer, and we all know that the deadline is up at 3:00. I just don’t see the need to post how much time is left.
Oh, 16 more minutes!
by Anonymous New Guy on Jul 31, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
sox interested in nats closer joel hanrahan
not john laanan. So there goes that earlier rumor, apparently he is not available.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
Really OT
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Manitoba — A man aboard a Greyhound bus repeatedly stabbed and then decapitated a fellow passenger, witnesses said Thursday.The man was arrested for the killing, which occurred Wednesday night aboard a bus traveling from Edmonton, Alberta, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement.
Authorities declined to name the attacker and victim, and provided no other details about the attack.
But passenger Garnet Caton said the victim was stabbed dozens of times by the man sitting next to him. The passenger then severed the man’s head with a large knife.
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
Holy shit.
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
someone is decapitating someone with a giant knife
and you are going to rush him?
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Well, I don't know
You’d think there would have been something you could have done before the guy lopped his head off…
Its Canada
people don’t normally carry weapons that can stop guys like this. Only the guys with giant knives have weapons…
Yes!
I would like to think that I would have done something before he was able to 12 stabs in. I mean if you were to rush him the chances are he would not see you coming. It sounds like he was very focused on what he was doing. I would be worried about what he was going to do when he was done with his bus buddy. I doubt he is going to finish, nod to the person sprayed with blood mist, “Oh, soarry ahboot that,” and then sit back down and read a book. Would I be next? Would the white haired lady sitting behind me be the next victim? Is he hijacking the bus? It seems that while the guy is carving up his first victim would be an opportune time to stop him. I would assume more would follow me to help. I thought Canadians were suppose to be super polite. It hardly seems polite to just sit and watch someone get decapitated.
Ephesians 1:3-10
Holy shit.
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Think there was some kind
of awkward silence on the bus after that happened?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
What are you talking about?
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
espn news go to commercial videos had teagarden
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
ESPN News went to commercial
they were talking about winners and losers at the trade deadline….and they showed a replay of Tea’s homer against Minn.
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
ranger catcher footage
its not like they got a hint and threw it up there in 20 seconds
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
What are you talking about?
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
espn news still hasnt said anything about bay
they lose.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Deal not confirmed yet.
That’s why.
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Jul 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Hah the BP server got overwhelmed for a second.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
this is going really slow for me all the suden
moreso than gameday threads that go 600 comments
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Final thread
http://www.lonestarball.com/2008/7/31/583870/deadline-thread-the-third
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Unnecessary, dude.
There are 10 minutes to go…
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
3 people asked for it
and this thread is crawling for me. and people will of course wish to discuss how no deals were made
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
WUT
Rosenthal says:
Updated 3:49 p.m.: Manny trade talks back on?
The three-way Manny Ramirez blockbuster may be back on, with Pirates outfielder Jason Bay headed to the Red Sox, sources say.
The Rays were also in talks to acquire Bay in the minutes leading to Thursday’s 4 p.m. ET non-waiver deadline, but one source has said that the Tampa-Pittsburgh deal is off “unless a miracle happens.”
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
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