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For what it's worth.... the Score just mentioned that the Sox might be pursuing Matsui, and that would Quentin to move over to RF...

SCOTT PODSEDNIK.... COME ONNNNN DOWN... That's so sad... I kinda hope that the Royals do swoop in and scoop him up. Maybe then Kenny would be forced to do something drastic. But then who would we get? My head hurts...

Who else is out there though?

If Jones starts, then who bats leadoff?? I think it's going to be Pods and Thome again, boys and girls. Then we'll be good for about 88 wins...

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Dec 4, 2009 -> 02:14 PM) and that cheap DH is Carlos Delgado....dont hate Who are we kidding? That cheap DH is going to end up being Thome... Ho hum...

The Braves are on FIRE!! Braves Interested In Marlon Byrd By Tim Dierkes [December 4 at 2:09pm CST] The Braves have "strong interest" in free agent outfielder Marlon Byrd, in the words of his agent Seth Levinson (MLB.com's Mark Bowman reporting). Bowman, however, believes Byrd is "just one of many candidates that the Braves are evaluating." A Mark DeRosa reunion is possible, with DeRosa apparently willing to take a hometown discount. Back on November 23rd, Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Josh Willingham, Mike Cameron, Jermaine Dye, and perhaps Xavier Nady as other right-handed hitters on the Braves' radar.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 3, 2009 -> 05:03 PM) He's a poor defender, a fluctuation in UZR isn't going to convince me otherwise all you have to do is watch him, he's just not comfortable in the field. You can acquire him for his bat but that glove is still coming right along with him and it will be costing you runs especially in the double plays he fails to turn. Remember that all star game a few years back where he made 2 or 3 errors in a row? No thanks.

Does anybody know anything about Pagan's defense? How is his glove?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 3, 2009 -> 03:55 PM) He's a backup. He wouldn't have played nearly as much as he did how Beltran not gotten hurt. Yeah but he's a backup to a 100 million dollar ball player, right? I've looked at his numbers... he didn't do that bad as a back up. Maybe he just needs a starting job to prove how good he can be. He could have a break out season on the southside.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Dec 1, 2009 -> 02:51 PM) I think we're going to like Teahen. He's (from all i hear) a really down to earth guy, very charitable, who likes to set up roots in the community. He's kind of a non-spazzy Nick Swisher. I really don't give a rats a** how good he is in the community. I want him to be good on the baseball field. WINNING ANOTHER WORLD SERIES would be excellent for the community! As long as he isn't like curt schilling or david wells - a jagbag of epic proportions - I don't care.

Okay I'm game. So what would it take to get him?

QUOTE (hogan873 @ Dec 2, 2009 -> 12:16 PM) One has to wonder what will happen if Jones returns to form (or even close to what he used to be). I doubt they are counting on it, but if another OFer isn't signed or acquired, and we go into spring training with Rios, Quentin, and a AAA guy (Danks), that leaves quite the door open for Jones. Regardless, having that type of player available off the bench will make a good team better. Good point, but then who bats leadoff? Beckham? I'd rather not put that much pressure on the kid just yet. Go Steelmen...

If we trade Thornton to the Rays then Carl Crawford better be playing full time on the southside next year

The waiting is killing me - just like last year and the year before and the year before etc..... I hate winter and I'm sick of hearing about the Bears. I really hope that KW makes a splash, but I don't think he will. Well if he does, at least I'll be suprised. I'm thinking that the most we get is a Marlon Byrd type player...

Wow... I just read somewhere that Roy Halladay is pretty much on his way to the either the yanks or the red sawks. They'll sign him to a 5 year 100 and something million dollar deal like it's nothing - and we're struggling over paying Dotel SIX million. I can't even imagine what it's like to be a Pirates fan. Is it time for a salary cap in baseball? What do you guys think? Sorry to hijack the thread... this probably should have been posted somewhere else...

This is fine... but can he rake? Will he mash??

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 29, 2009 -> 06:36 PM) No. 78 departed. With Jones, Vizquel and Teahan 17 are coming back. Teahen better freakin rake, or I'm going to be pissed. Getz was a base stealing machine...

No thanks, I have a better idea for a DH... Make the cubs pick up most of his salary and we can have a cheap Milton Bradley FTW!!!

His timing - which I believe is even more important than strength - is probably completely gone. And he's 45? I didn't realize he was that old. And what's up with his court case? Is he facing possible jail time?

They're talking about it right now... Supposedly for 500K

Would anyone be interested in Gary Mathews Jr? I know he has a bad contract, but can he help us?

No thanks. I hope the tigers aren't able to unload him. That way they'll be stuck with that contract and it'll hamper their ability to field a good team.

Illegitimate?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 25, 2009 -> 07:19 AM) Looks like the Red Sox are making a big push for Halladay. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...l#ixzz0XsPkv1O9 If Boston is willing to part with Buchholz and Kelly, it's a wrap. I can't see the Yankees topping that unless they're willing to part with 3 of Joba, Hughes, Jackson and Montero. I can't wait until the 7th. I hope that the Blue Jays don't deal Halliday to the red sawks or the yanks. That just wouldn't be right. Trade him to an NL team!

I can't believe that Andre Dawson isn't in yet. That is just wrong.