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[Dmncnby2k9]

Most evidence now points to the book Cobb was based on was nothing more than lies peddled by a con man to make a name for himself.



Fucking retarded.

Something about wanting to speed up the game. Bet we're gonna see a whole lot of balks this season if its changed.

 

[Sanjuro]

Most evidence now points to the book Cobb was based on was nothing more than lies peddled by a con man to make a name for himself.

I think that is the only bit that makes the movie enjoyable.

 

[Fenix]

Add Arencibia to the USA WBC roster.

I think that's 5, maybe 6 Jays now.

 

[Windu]

the us is going to suck again. I think they have dickey and medlen for starters, but i havent seen any other good ones named to the roster. (strasburg, kershaw, grienke etc..)

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

the us is going to suck again. I think they have dickey and medlen for starters, but i havent seen any other good ones named to the roster. (strasburg, kershaw, grienke etc..)

Other two starters are Pettitte and Vogelsong.

 

[Fenix]

Soraino to the Nats. 2/28 with vesting option.

 

[Windu]

The nationals are going to be hard to beat.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Most evidence now points to the book Cobb was based on was nothing more than lies peddled by a con man to make a name for himself.



Fucking retarded.

How is that retarded? The whole point of that move is to deceive the runner on first, which is the exact definition of a balk.

 

[Carlbeego]

Soriano isn't that good. Boras is the man.

Yankees get a draft pick right? Thanks Nats.

 

[BigJonsson]

If any of these Jays get injured in the WBC I'm going to be pissed..........and its too bad there isn't a WBC pool in Toronto this time, it was fun going to a game last time

 

[eznark]

How is that retarded? The whole point of that move is to deceive the runner on first, which is the exact definition of a balk.

Every pickoff attempt that starts with the pitcher on the rubber is an attempt to deceive the runner.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Soriano isn't that good. Boras is the man.

Yankees get a draft pick right? Thanks Nats.

He's better than Storen or Clippard.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

3rd year vets if Soriano finishes 120 games between the first two years.

 

[McNei1y]

Soriano isn't that good. Boras is the man.

Yankees get a draft pick right? Thanks Nats.

He's better than a lot of relievers out there. This just makes our bullpen even better. Great signing!

He's better than Storen or Clippard.

And they're better than more than half of the relievers out there!

 

[Windu]

He's better than Storen or Clippard.

The nationals can probably flip Morse, storen/clippard and a prospect for a much bigger piece now.

 

[Sanjuro]

Soriano isn't that good. Boras is the man.

Yankees get a draft pick right? Thanks Nats.

:jnc

You better hope old man is 120%

 

[Carlbeego]

:jnc

You better hope old man is 120%

Name a better closer in the AL East. Torn ACL or not.

 

[Sanjuro]

Name a better closer in the AL East. Torn ACL or not.

Brilliant counter-point.

 

[Windu]

David Robertson

 

[Mr. Enigma]

So, when do the Mariners announce their 8-year, $150 million deal with Bourn?

 

[Windu]

So, when do the Mariners announce their 8-year, $150 million deal with Bourn?

Friday

 

[Sanjuro]

David Robertson

I still think Soriano can work a better 9th at the moment. I'd rather have the three of them going into the season than not.

 

[CygnusXS]

Graham, who is underrated. Campos has higher ceiling but is hurt. @UK1916: better prospect. JR Graham or Jose Campos? #Braves #Yankees

https://twitter.com/jimcallisBA/status/291190241681883137

Weird question, interesting answer.

 

[Dominican Power]

Watch Soriano choke next year.

 

[CygnusXS]

#Braves CEO Terry McGuirk said team hopes to get to $98M payroll this season; I currently have them at about $82M inc. projected arb raises

https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/291255603182059521

Hello there

 

[Mr. Enigma]

#Braves CEO Terry McGuirk said team hopes to get to $98M payroll this season; I currently have them at about $82M inc. projected arb raises

https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/291255603182059521

Hello there

Getting ready for Chipper to un-retire.

 

[Enron]

Jesus Christ, 14 mil a year for Soriano? hahahahhahahahaha.

 

[Windu]

#Braves CEO Terry McGuirk said team hopes to get to $98M payroll this season; I currently have them at about $82M inc. projected arb raises

https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/291255603182059521

Hello there

yeah I estimate something similar. Some of that money will be saved for the trade deadline though.

 

[CygnusXS]

Jesus Christ, 14 mil a year for Soriano? hahahahhahahahaha.

They give up their first round pick too. Yankees now have 3 first round picks to boot.

 

[Malo]

I'll take the draft pick for Soriano, thanks nats!

 

[rando14]

So, when do the Mariners announce their 8-year, $150 million deal with Bourn?

I dont feel so good

 

[Meier]

Soriano is getting $14m a year? I honestly had no clue that any relievers other than perhaps Mo were on anywhere near that kind of salary. Crazy.

 

[Friggz]

They give up their first round pick too. Yankees now have 3 first round picks to boot.

its too bad this draft isnt projected to be that deep. It would however be nice if the yankees were able to make a solid draft pick in the first round and skip over the cito culver's and Dante Bichettes of the world.


14 million is too much for soriano especially when its multiple years.

 

[sangreal]

Soraino to the Nats. 2/28 with vesting option.

lol, an executive worse than Randy Levine

 

[Blearth]

Big overpay, but god damn the Nats are fucking stacked this year.

 

[Sharp]

lol, an executive worse than Randy Levine

Usually, he isn't. This is a baffling move.

Edit: Hm, apparently Ted Lerner was "personally involved" with this one. I hope he didn't pull an Angelos.

 

[rekameohs]

Nats vs Jays WS for the battle of the countries

 

[RBH]

https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/291260982855077888




*cries*

 

[eznark]

Any of you guys SABR members? Do you know what the member price for the analytics conference in Phoenix in March.

 

[CygnusXS]

*cries*

Pretty sure we knew this already.

fuckingthingsucks.gif

 

[Mr. Enigma]

$14 million of Soriano's $28 milion is being deferred without interest. He will be on the Nationals' payroll from 2018-2025, making $1.75 million each season in deferred money. If his 2015 option vests, the $14 million will be paid in full that season and will not be deferred. He got no signing bonus and there is no buyout on the option.

BREAKDOWN

2013 (age 33): $7 million
2014 (age 34): $7 million
2015 (age 35): $14 million vesting option if Soriano finishes a total of 120 games in 2013-2014
2018 (age 38): $1.75 million
2019 (age 39): $1.75 million
2020 (age 40): $1.75 million
2021 (age 41): $1.75 million
2022 (age 42): $1.75 million
2023 (age 43): $1.75 million
2024 (age 44): $1.75 million
2025 (age 45): $1.75 million

 

[Blearth]

$14 million of Soriano's $28 milion is being deferred without interest. He will be on the Nationals' payroll from 2018-2025, making $1.75 million each season in deferred money. If his 2015 option vests, the $14 million will be paid in full that season and will not be deferred.

BREAKDOWN

2013 (age 33): $7 million
2014 (age 34): $7 million
2015 (age 35): $14 million vesting option if Soriano finishes a total of 120 games in 2013-2014
2018 (age 38): $1.75 million
2019 (age 39): $1.75 million
2020 (age 40): $1.75 million
2021 (age 41): $1.75 million
2022 (age 42): $1.75 million
2023 (age 43): $1.75 million
2024 (age 44): $1.75 million
2025 (age 45): $1.75 million

 

[Sharp]

$14 million of Soriano's $28 milion is being deferred without interest. He will be on the Nationals' payroll from 2018-2025, making $1.75 million each season in deferred money. If his 2015 option vests, the $14 million will be paid in full that season and will not be deferred. He got no signing bonus and there is no buyout on the option.

BREAKDOWN

2013 (age 33): $7 million
2014 (age 34): $7 million
2015 (age 35): $14 million vesting option if Soriano finishes a total of 120 games in 2013-2014
2018 (age 38): $1.75 million
2019 (age 39): $1.75 million
2020 (age 40): $1.75 million
2021 (age 41): $1.75 million
2022 (age 42): $1.75 million
2023 (age 43): $1.75 million
2024 (age 44): $1.75 million
2025 (age 45): $1.75 million

The odds of that option vesting are pretty slim, I'd say, considering he hasn't finished 120 games in any two consecutive years in his career. This is probably about as well as the contract could have been structured assuming you were going to pay him $28 million in the first place, which is the actual confusing part.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Heh.

So, which curse will win out? The curse of Heavy's predictions, or the SI cover curse?

The Demise of the Red Sox Empire by Terry Francona. He didn't do THAT much damage.

 

[Whiskeymatt]

So, when do the Mariners announce their 8-year, $150 million deal with Bourn?

Please no.

 

[rekameohs]

Most evidence now points to the book Cobb was based on was nothing more than lies peddled by a con man to make a name for himself.



Fucking retarded.

The third to first move is great. Everyone's hatred of it coupled with how stupid it looks is perfect. Plus, it leads to hilarious stuff like that Yankees loss a couple years back.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Any of you guys SABR members? Do you know what the member price for the analytics conference in Phoenix in March.

Got info from Mets email.


Register today! Conference registration is available now at the SABR Store. Click here to register. The conference is open to all baseball fans.

Early registration rates: — Adults: $450; includes one-year membership to SABR. — Students: $350; includes one-year membership to SABR. Must be a currently enrolled high school or college student. If you would like to register at the student rate, please contact Deb Jayne. — SABR members: $350. If you are not a SABR member, click here to join.

Please note the early registration rate will expire soon. The full registration rate is $595. Register today at the SABR Store!

Hotel: SABR has secured a special conference rate of $149/night (plus tax) at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 North 3rd Street in Phoenix, just blocks away from Chase Field. Click here to book your room online or call (602) 262-2500 and tell them you're registering for the SABR Analytics Conference. Please note: The group rate is only available on the nights of March 6 through March 10; the hotel is completely sold out prior to March 6. Our room block available until February 13, 2013, or until our room block runs out so book your reservation today! The hotel's website is www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com.

 

[RBH]

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Phillies sign Juan Cruz. Minor league deal/big league invite.

 

[The Frankman]

When you look at the issues Washington had in their pen, overpaying for Soriano is a good move. Their rotation is stacked, their lineup may get better with age and fixing the CP means you can now put other guys to setup.