Steve9347 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Let's end the Griffey talk... right now. This deal is not going to happen, and I'm beginning to think it never was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 19, 2005 -> 12:07 PM) Let's end the Griffey talk... right now. This deal is not going to happen, and I'm beginning to think it never was. *Drags in Dead Horse, hands bat to Steve9347* have at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Aug 19, 2005 -> 12:09 PM) *Drags in Dead Horse, hands bat to Steve9347* have at it Damn, I'll beat it for a bit, heh heh, but after that, I'm plum going to give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 anyone hear if burnett cleared waivers? (i keed, i keed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 QUOTE(thedoctor @ Aug 19, 2005 -> 02:29 PM) anyone hear if burnett cleared waivers? (i keed, i keed) Burnett? Im still thinking about getting Chavez.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 LOL. oh, the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Vinny Castilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 wheres Anthrax? Oh, he is checking to see if Orlando Cabrera cleared yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Aug 20, 2005 -> 06:25 AM) wheres Anthrax? Oh, he is checking to see if Orlando Cabrera cleared yet. Ahh yes, I'll bring forth the argument he'd say; "But he's hitting .272 in the 2nd half!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Chavez was available? Why didn't we get him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE(TheDybber @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 03:43 PM) Chavez was available? Why didn't we get him? because kw sucks. and reinsdorf won't spend the money. and he refused to be traded here. and fans never come to the games anyway... *wishes knew how to do green text* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE(thedoctor @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 09:56 AM) because kw sucks. and reinsdorf won't spend the money. and he refused to be traded here. and fans never come to the games anyway... *wishes knew how to do green text* Just highlight whatever you want to put in green. Then go to the color box and click green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 so.....are we getting griffey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Do you really have to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 04:32 PM) Just highlight whatever you want to put in green. Then go to the color box and click green. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 For once i am really liking what I am seeing on the sports illustrated homepage. John Donovan and Tom Verducci are pushing for the Reds to trade Griffey. It would be nice for the media to do something for the Sox besides pigeonholing all of their fans as meth-head field rushing idiots for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 01:26 PM) For once i am really liking what I am seeing on the sports illustrated homepage. John Donovan and Tom Verducci are pushing for the Reds to trade Griffey. It would be nice for the media to do something for the Sox besides pigeonholing all of their fans as meth-head field rushing idiots for once. yeah it would, I'd like to think the Griffey deal isn't dead, but I won't believe anything until I see him in a Sox uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 12:28 PM) yeah it would, I'd like to think the Griffey deal isn't dead, but I won't believe anything until I see him in a Sox uniform. Here is the worrysome quote. One other insider insisted Lindner's vetoing the supposed deal might have had as much to do with the Sox insisting the Reds pay 60 percent of the $40 million still owed Griffey and offering three players in return that did not include a No. 1-type pitcher. So we are still far apart in money owed. So dont blame KW, Thanks Reinsdorf. And we would have to give up a good pitching prospect. I think the money is probably a lot of it. Edited August 24, 2005 by southsideirish71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 01:28 PM) yeah it would, I'd like to think the Griffey deal isn't dead, but I won't believe anything until I see him in a Sox uniform. I really believe right now that Griffey is all for it. Hopefully there will be some sort of pressure on the Cincinatti organization to get the deal done. I can see it in my head, now I want to see it on my TV. I wonder if this hinges on KW giving up one of his prized pitching prospects? On that thought, I also wonder if KW is willing to part with those prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 01:33 PM) Here is the worrysome quote. So we are still far apart in money owed. So dont blame KW, Thanks Reinsdorf. And we would have to give up a good pitching prospect. I think the money is probably a lot of it. 60 percent is huge. I wouldnt expect them to pick that much up, but i would expect them to pick SOME of it up. Reinsdorf supposedly oked adding payroll, so we have to ask if: A) this is a smokescreen from Lindner because he wants to sell the team with Griffey part of the team, or B ) Is this Reinsdorf hedging about taking on more money than he wants, and trying to get the Reds to pay more of the contract. Given the current situation, Im more inclined to believe this is more Lindner than it is Reinsdorf. but who really knows? Probably only the Reds and White Sox front office. Edited August 24, 2005 by kyyle23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 01:33 PM) Here is the worrysome quote. So we are still far apart in money owed. So dont blame KW, Thanks Reinsdorf. And we would have to give up a good pitching prospect. I think the money is probably a lot of it. You think Reinsdorf would be willing to play a little more for Griffey especially since the Sox should make the playoffs (holding breath on that.) He'll get money back for that and it'll bring more fans to the ballpark to see Griffey play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Aug 24, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) You think Reinsdorf would be willing to play a little more for Griffey especially since the Sox should make the playoffs (holding breath on that.) He'll get money back for that and it'll bring more fans to the ballpark to see Griffey play. Well for years he has said that the payroll was down because people didnt come to the park. Well people are coming in droves, lets see if he ponies up some bucks to make a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I have heard the rest of the deal is worth either 42 million bucks or as high as 81 million bucks. So that would mean the Sox are asking the Reds to pick up 24.6 million or 48.6 million, both astronomical numbers considering what they would be getting back, and despite much of the money being deferred. If this is the case, i can understand the reds saying no. But I just dont want to believe that the Sox would ask them to pay that much, the highest figure i have seen in print is 15 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spataro51 Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 i don't car what happens we just better start playing better because i am officially worried that this team might blow it. Getting ken grif would be a nice spark for this team and that is what we need to have, i say the sox should just pick up the whole contract and make it happen. because i don't see this team having another shot to make it to the big show anytime soon its been long enough. just make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 ^^^^^^^^^ What do your sources tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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