This Day in LSB History, Part Deux

by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2012 3:01 PM CST

One year ago today, the Rangers traded for Mike Napoli.

And there was much rejoicing, and over 1300 comments on the original trade post.

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I don't remember rejoicing so much.

That was because I was so ignorant to how awesome Naps truly was and is.

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by jam0152 on Jan 25, 2012 3:04 PM CST reply actions

We were all similarly ignorant

except for his mother.

by Pryor D on Jan 25, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

It's hilarious how happy we all were

and how much we were all underestimating his would-be 2011

by Jobu. on Jan 25, 2012 4:44 PM CST up reply actions

Naps wants all the cheddar.

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by Snark on Jan 25, 2012 3:04 PM CST reply actions

The nappy bear abides

by capps1 on Jan 25, 2012 3:08 PM CST reply actions

What a difference a year makes.

I no longer hate Napoli. In fact, I have such a man crush on him at this point that the ramifications of the man crush truly scare me at times.

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Mine is today when he sold the team." - t ball

by Athos on Jan 25, 2012 3:22 PM CST reply actions

birth of a new sig..

nice thread

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jan 25, 2012 3:33 PM CST reply actions

I fall more and more in love with him everyday

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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 25, 2012 3:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I was super happy about this

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by DFWTrojanTuba on Jan 25, 2012 3:51 PM CST reply actions

MLB officially declares Cespedes a FA.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2012/01/mlb-declares-yoenis-cespedes-a-free-agent/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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by Aqua on Jan 25, 2012 3:52 PM CST reply actions

From Knobler

First, the where: Cespedes himself told reporters in the Dominican that the Cubs have shown the most interest in him, with the Marlins, Tigers, White Sox and Orioles also involved. The Nationals have also shown interest in Cespedes, and the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies scouted him, although it’s believed that none of the three will be among the top bidders.

http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/34571721

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.

by Aqua on Jan 25, 2012 3:54 PM CST up reply actions

Just remembered Mason Tobin...

Where is he nowadays?

by assmaster on Jan 25, 2012 3:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I knew Napoli was awesome all along...

"If he ain't struck you out, then you ain't nobody." - Ricky Henderson after Nolan Ryan's 5,000 strike out game

by safeman on Jan 25, 2012 3:52 PM CST reply actions

I still miss Frankie...

But, man, what a trade!

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by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 25, 2012 3:58 PM CST reply actions

We got a power hitter who we had been trying to get for years

for a setup man who just ACCEPTED arbitration, which means he didn’t think he’d get a better deal in free agency. I was elated.

If you want to feel true joy, think back to Game 5 of the World Series, then hope everything after that turns black, just game 5…

by Rossome on Jan 25, 2012 4:42 PM CST reply actions

His whole October is legendary...

It’s a shame the Rangers didn’t win it all simply because Mike Napoli deserves to be remembered instead of the Cardinals.

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by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 25, 2012 5:01 PM CST up reply actions

He was going to be the WSMVP, right?

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by philkid3 on Jan 25, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions

Without a doubt...

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by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 25, 2012 6:06 PM CST up reply actions

He was a man among children

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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 25, 2012 7:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Really liked my thoughts that day

I bet he catches around 75-80
His competition is Yorvit and Treanor… even if Napoli is as bad as the Angels think he is at defense I’d take that over Yorvit.

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by TRanger on Jan 25, 2012 4:42 PM CST reply actions