EvilJester99

Let's Go Hawks!!!!!

Heatly about to sign with Ottawa... too bad would have loved to see him in a Hawks uni...was never going to happen but it was a nice thought. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=219761&hubname=

Well Boras can ask for what ever he wants... doesn't mean he will get it. Then again with some of these owners one never knows. Boras is also saying A Rod will get $30 plus a year...good luck to whoever signs him to that deal. I would love to have him on the Sox but not for that money.

End of an era: Braves cut ties with center fielder Andruw Jones By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer October 2, 2007 AP - Oct 2, 6:32 pm EDT The Atlanta Braves are cutting ties with Andruw Jones, saying they can't afford to keep the perennial Gold Glove center fielder who's spent his entire career with the organization. General manager John Schuerholz announced the decision Tuesday, shortly after breaking the news to Jones during a one-on-one meeting at Turner Field. While hoping to stay in Atlanta, Jones wasn't caught off-guard by the team's stance. He made $13.5 million this season and was looking for a hefty raise despite slumping badly. "I'm fine with it," Jones told The Associated Press when reached on his cell phone. "I'm appreciative of the chance they gave me to play for Atlanta all these years. I understand the decision they have to make. That's just the way it is. It's a business." Indeed, the move was not unexpected as the 30-year-old Jones batted only .222 in the final season of his $75 million contract. He's eligible to file for free agency after the World Series. "It just doesn't work for us," Schuerholz said. "It doesn't demean or diminish everything he's done, and I thank him for all his contributions. We all will have fond memories of him." The Braves plan to use the money they'll save on Jones to bolster their starting rotation -- a glaring weakness beyond John Smoltz and Tim Hudson -- and to sign first baseman Mark Teixeira, who made $9 million this year and is eligible for arbitration. Still, it was the end of an era in Atlanta. Jones first joined the Braves as a 19-year-old, hitting two homers in his first World Series game at Yankee Stadium in 1996. He has been one of the game's greatest defensive outfielders, winning nine straight Gold Gloves with his diving catches and over-the-wall grabs in center. Jones would have preferred to stay with the Braves, but the team had no serious talks with his agent, Scott Boras. "I thought there would be some negotiation or something," Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur told the AP. "I guess that's what's so weird, that it happened so quick. It's obviously sad when you lose a teammate and good friend. Jones was one of the game's top sluggers in 2005-06, combining for 92 homers and 257 RBIs, but his production tailed off dramatically this season. He fell to his worst average since becoming a full-time starter in 1997, with 26 homers and 94 RBIs. Schuerholz said the team got an offer from Boras last December but quickly realized it was far more than anything they would consider. Boras withdrew the offer, believed to be in the $20-million-a-year range, over the summer when the Braves never responded, Schuerholz said. "What that did was to signal what we could fully expect," the GM said. Asked how much Boras was asking for, Schuerholz held his right hand over his head. "I can't reach that high," he quipped. "It was so far removed from what we could even consider doing," Schuerholz added. Jones is only the latest longtime Braves player to cut ties with Atlanta, following Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Javy Lopez. Once one of baseball's highest-spending teams under Ted Turner, the Braves cut their budget in recent years and went through a change in corporate owners. "We have to use our assets in the most effective way to put the best 25 people on the field," Schuerholz said. Jones spent much of the year preparing to play elsewhere in 2008 "I've been telling people this for a long time," he said. "It's a business. You can't take it to heart. I just have to move on and start with a new team." When it comes to contract matters, Schuerholz normally deals only with a player's agent. But he decided to call in Jones for a face-to-face meeting. "It was appropriate for Andruw," Schuerholz said. "He deserved that." Associated Press freelance writer Amy Jinkner-Lloyd contributed to this report.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Oct 2, 2007 -> 11:44 AM) Pilar back to ATL. Good

The last #5 for the Hawks, I can remember that was worth a damn was Steve Smith.

Thankfully this is over...this has been a tough season to watch...now go Hawks!!

I agree there is no way that Pilar should make this team....Johansson is certainly the bubble boy. I like the way that D looks right there as you have it. According to the interview with Dale Talon he was calling him Pilash as well....

I was wondering how he got Pilash out of Pilar...unless he is french or something. Pilar looks god awful...slow as can be like you said skating in sand.

I like the deal for Sopel... I like it even more that they swiped him away from Detoilet

There was a rumor going around at one point that Reinsdorf was interested in buying the Hawks...don't know how true it is but that would be interesting. Either way it will be interesting to see what direction they go in now... I think its safe to say also the protection Pulford had enjoyed all these years is gone now.

My condolences to his family but he was one of the worst overall owners in sports today. His thinking was so antiquated it wasn't even logical. I hope this brings new found life for this long starved organ I zation.

Congrats Big Jim!!!

By the sounds of that article they would be happy to have Uribe back.....

White Sox Targeting Eckstein According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, shortstop David Eckstein is the #1 target of the White Sox this offseason. An Eckstein signing would then result in the team paying $300K to buy out Juan Uribe's $5MM option for '08. Eckstein signed a three-year, $10.25MM deal with the Cardinals after being non-tendered by the Angels in December of 2004. He'll be 33 heading into the '08 season, and injuries have been increasing over the years. Another three-year pact for $15-18MM would be fairly risky for the White Sox. Especially for a player whose value is tied so closely to his batting average. A coworker of mine, Mike, mentioned that the Sox might be trying to assemble an all-grinder type team. They could conceivably have Eckstein, Darin Erstad, Jerry Owens, and Aaron Rowand in the lineup next year. However, they won't be signing Rowand if, as Cowley claims, he demands a contract similar to Torii Hunter's. Ken Rosenthal recently talked to an exec who set the floor for Hunter at 5/75, with 6/102 certainly within reach. I imagine the White Sox will top out with an offer around 3/33, a little more than Eric Byrnes received. I could be wrong though.

I saw SuperBad the other day and thought it to be very funny.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Aug 26, 2007 -> 08:14 AM) Anyone want to bet that if the Sox do go after Hunter he will eventually sign elsewhere and the Sox will say they were right there with the money it just came down to a no trade clause? That is pretty much what I expect to see happen as well...

Thanks for the input from all. I already have the 360 and was checking out some of the upcoming games for PS3 and figure I now have to buy one of those as well. Esp. FF13 and I also seen Golden Axe as well its coming for 360 too. Metal Gear is also weighing in on the decision....so I figure I will fork out the cash and get one.

I am looking at buying the PS3...do you think its worth the $$$??

RIP!!

I would probably feel a little better about trading Garland if Floyd or one the other prospects would step up and show they can actually pitch up here.

I'd be shocked if the Sox pony up the cash to pay Hunter... I would love to see him on the Sox though.

Maybe this means KW found someone to take Count....or maybe its just wishful thinking.

So much for any chance of dumping Contreras...

Only bad thing about these bullpen guys pitching so well is that the pressure is off now. I am just hoping KW doesn't get fooled by this recent surge by the pen.