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Popete: Oct 6, 2009; This will make sure you don't suggest to the KDz
That he should grow greens instead of crushing on MCs; Grimey Drawer

FlamingLiberal posted:

Marlins finally make their big move, sign Edwin Jackson to a major league deal

Kill me already

# ? Jan 4, 2016 21:59

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# ? Apr 27, 2024 04:10

tadashi: Feb 20, 2006

For a team needing a middle relief guy, that would seem like a good deal. Marlins going to Marlin, though. He'll be in the rotation before you know it.

# ? Jan 4, 2016 22:09

Kevlar v2.0: Dec 25, 2003; =^•⩊•^=

It's not like there's much risk involved with EJax, since they can sign him for the league minimum and the Cubs are still stuck paying him $13 million in 2016.

# ? Jan 4, 2016 22:21

New Concept Hole: Oct 10, 2012; 東方動的

Barry can fix Edwin

# ? Jan 4, 2016 22:24

FlamingLiberal: Jan 18, 2009; Would you like to play a game?

I'm pretty sure they are going to try and use him as a starter. The team has Jose Fernandez and then a bunch of 4th/5th starters behind him.

I know they are also interested in Doug Fister and Cliff Lee on 1 year deals.

# ? Jan 4, 2016 22:54

Spoeank: Jul 16, 2003; That's a nice set of 11 dynasty points there, it would be a shame if 3 rings were to happen with it

"MARTY NOBLE, national reporter
Griffey, Kent

No need to explain a vote for Griffey. He could be the first unanimous inductee, but he won't be, which means we can look forward to someone's outside-the-box -- outside-the-universe -- reasoning for omitting Junior.

I'd like to have a loop video of his swing -- it was perfect.

Kent is the Babe Ruth of second basemen. His run production dwarfs that of others at his position. If Kent was defensively deficient, his offense compensated. He loved the game, though his affection for it wasn't as evident as Junior's. But that affection does factor into Kent's candidacy, as does his unyielding style of play. He made himself an acceptable defender and a formidable force in the batter's box.

I almost cast votes for McGriff, Mussina and Wagner. More research and analysis, though, are necessary. And I can't fathom voting for 10 candidates. The Hall is for the elite, not the exceptional. "

I don't know why some of these guys have votes

# ? Jan 4, 2016 23:04

Intruder: Mar 5, 2003

A Griffey/Kent ballot is so hilarious that I'm not even mad

# ? Jan 4, 2016 23:17

Dutchy: Jul 8, 2010

WienerDog posted:

Good reads.

dan haren�‏@ithrow88

I had to take Imodium most days I pitched to plug myself up. 💩

dan haren�‏@ithrow88

My only superstition was to make sure I had 2 glasses of wine the night before I pitched. This ties in with the Imodium,

dan haren�‏@ithrow88

I gave up so many homers cause I didn't wanna walk people. That and cause I threw 85 mph meatballs sometimes.

dan haren�‏@ithrow88

My threat to retire didn't quite work last offseason

Lol. I love haren, he was my favorite A when he was here.

# ? Jan 4, 2016 23:21

bawfuls: Oct 28, 2009

More research and analysis, though, are necessary. Maybe I'll get around to it next year, 'tevs.

# ? Jan 4, 2016 23:34

Gonz: Dec 22, 2009; "Jesus, did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me?"

D'Backs are apparently in preliminary talks with Howie Kendrick.

# ? Jan 5, 2016 00:14

bawfuls: Oct 28, 2009

Gonz posted:

D'Backs are apparently in preliminary talks with Howie Kendrick.

Watch them give him something ludicrous like $80M/5 years

# ? Jan 5, 2016 00:20

Brodeurs Nanny: Nov 2, 2006

Listen guys, Jeff Kent just loved to play baseball

# ? Jan 5, 2016 00:26

Roasted Donut: Aug 24, 2007; NWA WHITE POWERRR!!!!

Everblight posted:

Good Ol' JR wants to call Pirates games.

I've only got 1 year left on my fan contract to cheer for the Pirates, but I'd sign an extension to post forever.

gently caress everything else about this lovely off season, if this happens I don't even care. It'd be the god drat best thing ever

# ? Jan 5, 2016 00:34

Gonz: Dec 22, 2009; "Jesus, did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me?"

Roasted Donut posted:

gently caress everything else about this lovely off season, if this happens I don't even care. It'd be the god drat best thing ever

This. If only for the occasional "GOOD GAWD ALMIGHTY! GOOD GAWD ALMIGHTY!" walk-off HR calls. Also, "He's broken in half!" and/or possibly "AW SON OF A BITCH!".

# ? Jan 5, 2016 00:38

FlamingLiberal: Jan 18, 2009; Would you like to play a game?

I found another super confusing ballot:

CARRIE MUSKAT, Cubs beat reporter (MLB.com)
Bonds, Clemens, Griffey, Raines, Trammell

Did she just forget to vote Piazza?

# ? Jan 5, 2016 00:55

Ready! Set! Blow!: Jun 17, 2005; Red alert.

So apparently the "Babe Ruth of second basemen" wasn't good enough to get a vote from Noble in 2014 or 2015. :iiam:

# ? Jan 5, 2016 01:01

Shrecknet: Jan 2, 2005

Vlad Antlerkov posted:

So apparently the "Babe Ruth of second basemen" wasn't good enough to get a vote from Noble in 2014 or 2015.

More research and analysis, though, were necessary.

# ? Jan 5, 2016 01:04

DLC Inc: Jun 1, 2011

FlamingLiberal posted:

I found another super confusing ballot:

CARRIE MUSKAT, Cubs beat reporter (MLB.com)
Bonds, Clemens, Griffey, Raines, Trammell

Did she just forget to vote Piazza?

just 10 players in MLB history have hit at least 400 HRs with a .300 career avg while never striking out more than 100 times in a season. that group includes loving Williams, Ruth, Aaron, Vlad Guerrero, and Piazza. You'd think that'd be worth something but I GUESS NOT. gently caress the BBWAA

Vlad Antlerkov posted:

So apparently the "Babe Ruth of second basemen" wasn't good enough to get a vote from Noble in 2014 or 2015.

As a Mets fan I can't even begin to tell you how loving dumb this man is, he's been a Mets beat reporter for years and yet never ever mentions Piazza as a vote. MORE RESEARCH NECESSARY

DLC Inc fucked around with this message at 01:30 on Jan 5, 2016

# ? Jan 5, 2016 01:28

Kevlar v2.0: Dec 25, 2003; =^•⩊•^=

The best thing Jeff Kent ever did was go on Survivor and then blame Obama when he got voted out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIQGWY0woy0

# ? Jan 5, 2016 03:35

Spoeank: Jul 16, 2003; That's a nice set of 11 dynasty points there, it would be a shame if 3 rings were to happen with it

Thanks for reminding me about 2002, Kent :argh:

Also the best thing he did was """fall washing his truck"""

# ? Jan 5, 2016 03:36

achillesforever6: Apr 23, 2012; psst you wanna do a communism?

Everblight posted:

Good Ol' JR wants to call Pirates games.

I've only got 1 year left on my fan contract to cheer for the Pirates, but I'd sign an extension to post forever.

I forgot he was a Pittsburgh sports fan, I think his wife is a Steelers fan is the reason he gives iirc

# ? Jan 5, 2016 06:43

Capt. Sticl: Jul 24, 2002; In Zion I was meant to be
'Doze the homes
Block the sea
With this great ship at my command
I'll plunder all the Promised Land!

Gonz posted:

D'Backs are apparently in preliminary talks with Howie Kendrick.

Seems already dead; Dave Stewart said today he won't part with another draft pick after spending one to sign grienke. Dbacks gonna Dback.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/01/stewart-dbacks-wont-sacrifice-another-draft-pick-for-free-agent-signing.html

# ? Jan 5, 2016 06:59

Gonz: Dec 22, 2009; "Jesus, did I say that? Or just think it? Was I talking? Did they hear me?"

Capt. Sticl posted:

Seems already dead; Dave Stewart said today he won't part with another draft pick after spending one to sign grienke. Dbacks gonna Dback.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/01/stewart-dbacks-wont-sacrifice-another-draft-pick-for-free-agent-signing.html

WeTried_IndoorPool.exe

# ? Jan 5, 2016 07:07

Spoeank: Jul 16, 2003; That's a nice set of 11 dynasty points there, it would be a shame if 3 rings were to happen with it

N: Dexter Fowler was courtside at the Warriors game tonight

V: Sabes/Evans plz

# ? Jan 5, 2016 07:43

Rand alPaul: Feb 3, 2010; by Nyc_Tattoo

Kevlar v2.0 posted:

The best thing Jeff Kent ever did was go on Survivor and then blame Obama when he got voted out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIQGWY0woy0

I only get $600,000 for free god drat you Obama :argh:

# ? Jan 5, 2016 08:03

Grozz Nuy: Feb 21, 2008; Welcome to Moonside.

Wecomel to Soonmide.

Moonwel ot cosidme.

Spoeank posted:

N: Dexter Fowler was courtside at the Warriors game tonight

V: Sabes/Evans plz

It probably wasn't coincidental. He certainly fits the profile of what they need, but I would be fairly surprised if they made three big-money acquisitions in a single offseason.

# ? Jan 5, 2016 08:04

Vernacular: Nov 29, 2004

Kevlar v2.0 posted:

The best thing Jeff Kent ever did was go on Survivor and then blame Obama when he got voted out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIQGWY0woy0

Haha I was just thinking about that moment. Golden.

# ? Jan 5, 2016 08:59

UZR IS BULLSHIT: Jan 25, 2004

http://youtu.be/pM0BsQLtnm0

# ? Jan 5, 2016 09:08

Intruder: Mar 5, 2003

I would like to mention that if OP can make me playing catch with Bagwell happen I would really appreciate it

# ? Jan 5, 2016 09:11

Rand alPaul: Feb 3, 2010; by Nyc_Tattoo

UZR IS BULLSHIT posted:

http://youtu.be/pM0BsQLtnm0

He better put some egg and scallions in that poo poo.

# ? Jan 5, 2016 09:20

IcePhoenix: Sep 18, 2005; Take me to your Shida

Capt. Sticl posted:

Seems already dead; Dave Stewart said today he won't part with another draft pick after spending one to sign grienke. Dbacks gonna Dback.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/01/stewart-dbacks-wont-sacrifice-another-draft-pick-for-free-agent-signing.html

Wait, Howie Kendrick was offered a QO and turned it down? lmao

# ? Jan 5, 2016 16:33