RockRaines

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 05:27 PM) This is why when I was going to post this news, I decided against it and just put my thoughts in the NBA thread. He didn't necessarily stop this trade technically. He was telling people he wasn't going to be happy going to Sac, but he would still report. Sacramento then decided just not to do it afterwards. Want to know when this stops? When Artest gets traded to NY. Only way you don't hear from him. Artest to NY, making that team even more disfunctional.

nice title greasy.

Yeah change the title to, he WAS traded, and then got his period.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 05:22 PM) Man, Artest is the biggest dick in sports. The Pacers have stood beside him in absolutely every way. He's f***ed the franchise so badly in absolutely every way. Its a tough call between him and TO. But I would go with Artest.

Artest simply has a horrible chemical imbalance. That guy is retarded. He doesnt want to play in indiana, doesnt want to play anywhere else.

Thats so gay of him. For real. He said he wanted to go to the west coast.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 05:17 PM) They backed out because Artest said he doesn't want to play there. Where is that?

I dont see anything about them backing out. It all appears to confirm it.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 05:15 PM) Jim Grey reported the Kings have backed out.... 2 bad, Artest is a better player at this point, and Peja is leaving after this season.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 05:13 PM) Maybe he changes his mind again and the deal is back on or something...Artest has to be the biggest douche in sports... It was listed as breaking news on ESPN.com. Who knows. breaking news

Link INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade Ron Artest to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Peja Stojakovic, ESPN's Jim Gray has confirmed Tuesday. By late Tuesday afternoon, Stojakovic was awaiting confirmation of the deal. He told ESPN.com's Marc Stein, "I don't think it's official yet, but it will be." The deal closes a chapter in the Pacers' latest drama involving the volatile star forward. Kings owners Gavin and Joe Maloof on ESPNEWS would not comment directly on ESPN's report that the Kings, pending league approval, will trade Peja Stojakovic to the Pacers for Ron Artest. "We're awaiting final word," said David Bauman, Stojakovic's agent. Stojakovic was told to stay behind as the Kings were departing their team hotel for a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Artest was a key component to a team that was expected to challenge for the Eastern Conference crown. He led the league in steals and was the Pacers' second-leading scorer at 19.4 points a game before being deactivated after publicly requesting a trade in early December. In five years with the Pacers, Artest was an All-Star once and was the NBA's defensive player of the year in 2003-04. Pacers GM Larry Bird said the Pacers had been interested in Corey Maggette of the Los Angeles Clippers, but there was "no question" that Maggette's sprained left foot affected the process. Maggette averaged 21.7 points in 13 games before getting injured in early December. The Pacers have lost four of their last five games, including Monday to the Atlanta Hawks, who have the NBA's worst record.

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QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 02:14 PM) Plus if Lowell plays like he did two years ago, they don't have to worry about 3rd. I think people tend to forget how good Lowell has been. Sure he stunk it up last year, but I wouldn't be shocked to see him put things back together. I wouldnt be shocked if he didnt. Kind of curiously went downhill quickly......

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 01:19 PM) Michaels worth at least 2 more wins than Rhodes. That could be right, considering he would be playing full time and Rhodes will not.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 01:10 PM) Hafner = 30+ HR's Peralta, Blake, Sizemore, Martinez, Broussard/Perez = 20+ HR's each Belliard, Boone = 15+ HR's each I think the Indians can afford to lose some power for some OBP. And their bullpen is pretty damn good even without Rhodes... Fernando Cabrera Matt Miller Scott Sauerbeck Rafael Betancourt David Riske Bob Wickman Is that bullpen better than it was last year? No. I would say its weaker, as is their starting rotation as well. Adding Michaels just weakens the team more IMO. If I was them I would look to add bullpen arms, not subtract.

He also assaulted a cop outside of a nightclub.

Im not too impressed with this trade too tell you the truth. Their bullpen gets weaker, and they aquire a light hitting OF'er

QUOTE(The Critic @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 12:20 PM) Honestly, this Cub/Sox s*** is maybe the dumbest thing about this city. People take it way the f*** too seriously. I would put that second to the left hand side exits on 290.

DId it just say he will get a chance to play in CF? Did Sizemore suddenly become terrible?

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 11:52 AM) What part of its a deal did you not understand? I thought you brokered multi billion dollar deals in your sleep? Make the check out to Rockraines please. ^^^^^^^^

ill take the steelers

QUOTE(Steve Bartman's my idol @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 11:32 AM) I stand corrected. We should never try to improve the team IF it means going over the budget. Even if we could get A-Rod for Timo, we can't/shouldn't do it. You win...I've been schooled. What exactly is your stance here? The sox dont have a budget? They have more profit than we know? Our payroll should be higher? We should go into debt? We should improve the team no matter what? You have switched sides and opinions so often, your point isnt even clear anymore.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 11:18 AM) That remains to be seen. The Red Sox decided they need a CF more than they need a prospect. Who knows what the results of this trade will be? agreed. I just dont have much faith in a "cant miss" prospect that has been on 3 teams in one offseason.

QUOTE(Steve Bartman's my idol @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 11:28 AM) Do you want to bet or not? Nut-up or shut up. What part of its a deal did you not understand? I thought you brokered multi billion dollar deals in your sleep? Make the check out to Rockraines please.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 24, 2006 -> 11:03 AM) The Red Sox obviously decide the need for a quality ML proven outfielder that can play CF greatly outweighed the need for an unproven, but intiguing 3B prospect or a suspect, again unproven, CF like Jeremy Reed. So, the Red Sox got a proven ML cf'er for an unproven player who may not pan out. So it sounds like the Red Sox did not get jobbed according to you as well.