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I don't thinkt there is one NL team that could be moved right now without hurting the franchise.

 

[eznark]

Well presumably, the Brewers would be moved to the AL central and Kansas City would be moved to the AL west. But I do agree that the Astros to the AL West is the best move.

Any move that keep the Astros in the NL Central is logistically moronic. Regardless of what happens with Milwaukee.

 

[Windu]

i made a post awhile back about how the divisions and leagues could be arranged if you went by time zone. Basically if you wanted to keep at least two divisions per league you could have one league with two eastern divisions, (Eastern Time Zone Teams) (14 teams total) and another League with a Central Division (Central Time Zone Teams, 8 teams) and a Western Division (Pacific and Mountain Time Zone Teams, 8 teams) (16 teams total).

I didn't know Houston was a western US city.

yeah they moved the city to California last week, fuckers left Texas a mess though.

 

[The Frankman]

I didn't know Houston was a western US city.

 

[eznark]

I didn't know Houston was a western US city.

Further west than Milwaukee or Kansas City, and since we are sorting things it's all relative.

 

[Windu]

Further west than Milwaukee or Kansas City, and since we are sorting things it's all relative.

still not west though.

 

[eznark]

Neither is Arlington.

 

[Windu]

Neither is Arlington.

well the rangers should have never been in the AL West in the first place.

 

[acheron_xl]

well the rangers should have never been in the AL West in the first place.

You can argue there shouldn't be two west divisions at all.

 

[Windu]

You can argue there shouldn't be two west divisions at all.

yeah there probably should be like 3 eastern divisions, two central and one west.

edit: err that would make only 5...hmm two central i guess. anyway, its a mess.

edit:2 /facepalm i need some sleep...

 

[eznark]

well the rangers should have never been in the AL West in the first place.

I'd personally like to see no divisions. NL v. AL, balanced schedule and they only ever play in the World Series. No playoffs. The whole season is the playoffs.

 

[Windu]

I'd personally like to see no divisions. NL v. AL, balanced schedule and they only ever play in the World Series. No playoffs. The whole season is the playoffs.

yeah that would be preferable, although i do like the playoffs.

 

[The Frankman]

Further west than Milwaukee or Kansas City, and since we are sorting things it's all relative.

Who's talking about Milwaukee being in the West? They should be in the AL Central too!.

 

[acheron_xl]

yeah there probably should be like 3 eastern divisions, two central and one west.

edit: err that would make only 5...hmm two central i guess. anyway, its a mess.

For geographic purposes, this more or less nails it, but it's just too much change for me to take.

 

[Windu]

here is that post:

Eastern League (NO DH Muhahahaaha): 14 teams

East 1

Braves
Reds
Pirates
Marlins
Nationals
Phillies
Mets

East 2

Tigers
Indians
Blue Jays
Rays
Orioles
Yankees
Red Sox

No Ratings League: 16 teams

Central

Astros
Cardinals
Brewers
Cubs
Twins
Royals
Rangers
White Sox

West

Giants
Dodgers
Padres
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Mariners
A's
Angels

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

For geographic purposes, this more or less nails it, but it's just too much change for me to take.

didn't know the Rangers played in Texarkana.

 

[Doytch]

NL Central: http://g.co/maps/q4wxd

AL West w/ Houston: http://g.co/maps/t2fuk

AL West w/ Milwaukee: http://g.co/maps/whmt9

One of those makes sense.

Just a bit better than when the Leafs were in the Western Conference.

 

[darkside31337]

Looks like there is no deal in place between the Phillies and Madson after all. Wonder if Amaro got cold feet? Rosenthal is reporting that the Nats are in talks with Madson now.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

The Marlins will land Cespedes they have to if their stadium is near Little Havana. What a story the geniuses on Baseball Tonight could spin.

 

[CygnusXS]

Looks like there is no deal in place between the Phillies and Madson after all. Wonder if Amaro got cold feet? Rosenthal is reporting that the Nats are in talks with Madson now.

Sounds like Amaro and Madson worked out the deal, then when Amaro brought it to ownership today they asked him if he was fucking crazy, and now everybody's backpeddling.

 

[Windu]

I was starting to wonder if there was a sane person left in the phillies front office. Sad to hear there still is.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Yeah, Phillies ownership crapped all over the Madson deal and told Amaro to fuck off. Looks like they're going to have to rework it, but the Nats are jumping on Madson now as well as Oswalt. Phillies could end up with Papelbon if they lose Madson.

 

[yankeehater]

Yeah, Phillies ownership crapped all over the Madson deal and told Amaro to fuck off. Looks like they're going to have to rework it, but the Nats are jumping on Madson now as well as Oswalt. Phillies could end up with Papelbon if they lose Madson.

I would be happy with Papelbon if he is cheaper.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

ESPN posted a thing where they polled executives on seven questions. Maybe BaseballGAF could discuss it too.

1. Which free agent first baseman will provide better value over the course of his next contract: Albert Pujols (age 31) or Prince Fielder (age 27)?

2. Which free agent closer has the best chance of regaining his former glory: Francisco Rodriguez or Joe Nathan?

3. Which disappointing 2011 free agent signing has the best chance of rebounding in 2012: Adam Dunn, Jayson Werth, or Carl Crawford?

4. Which vacant managerial job poses the toughest challenge: Red Sox, Cardinals, or Cubs?

5. Which free agent left-handed starting pitcher will provide better value over the course of his next contract: C.J. Wilson (age 31) or Mark Buehrle (age 32)?

6. Which team that historically collapsed in September has a better chance of making the playoffs in 2012: Red Sox or Braves?

7. Which young pitching phenom would you rather have on your team: Stephen Strasburg, Matt Moore, or Yu Darvish?

 

[Sanjuro]

1. Depends on the contract, but Pujols

2. Nathan

3. Crawford (please god)

4. Cubs

5. Value has been re-defined with Wilson, but still will be Wilson.

6. Red Sox

7. Darvish

 

[yankeehater]

1. Prince Fielder

2. Joe Nathan

3. Carl Crawford

4. Cubs

5. Mark Buehrle

6. Red Sox

7. Stephen Strasburg

 

[clemenx]

When did K-Rod lose his glory? He was overpaid by Minaya and is a douche but he has never stopped being a good pitcher...

 

[Doytch]

1. Prince, easily.
2. KRod, easily.
3. Rebounding to previous established career norms? Crawford or Werth. Rebounding to the level people seem to expect? Dunn.
4. Dunno, and I don't think any fan knows.
5. Buehrle. CJ gonna get the GREEN.
6. Sox. Only reason they didn't get in this year was because of injuries.
7. Strasburg. TJ is out of the way and he looked dominant. I've seen Moore in person though...and....wow.

Sanjuro why you saying Nathan? He'll be 37, and K-Rod is 29. Plus, K-Rod was actually good this year.

 

[Sanjuro]

When did K-Rod lose his glory? He was overpaid by Minaya and is a douche but he has never stopped being a good pitcher...

I don't think he has at all. Nathan is just a far better pitcher if he is healthy.

 

[JABEE]

ESPN posted a thing where they polled executives on seven questions. Maybe BaseballGAF could discuss it too.

1. Which free agent first baseman will provide better value over the course of his next contract: Albert Pujols (age 31) or Prince Fielder (age 27)?

2. Which free agent closer has the best chance of regaining his former glory: Francisco Rodriguez or Joe Nathan?

3. Which disappointing 2011 free agent signing has the best chance of rebounding in 2012: Adam Dunn, Jayson Werth, or Carl Crawford?

4. Which vacant managerial job poses the toughest challenge: Red Sox, Cardinals, or Cubs?

5. Which free agent left-handed starting pitcher will provide better value over the course of his next contract: C.J. Wilson (age 31) or Mark Buehrle (age 32)?

6. Which team that historically collapsed in September has a better chance of making the playoffs in 2012: Red Sox or Braves?

7. Which young pitching phenom would you rather have on your team: Stephen Strasburg, Matt Moore, or Yu Darvish?

1. Which free agent first baseman will provide better value over the course of his next contract: Albert Pujols (age 31) or Prince Fielder (age 27)? Prince Fielder

2. Which free agent closer has the best chance of regaining his former glory: Francisco Rodriguez or Joe Nathan? Joe Nathan

3. Which disappointing 2011 free agent signing has the best chance of rebounding in 2012: Adam Dunn, Jayson Werth, or Carl Crawford? Carl Crawford

4. Which vacant managerial job poses the toughest challenge: Red Sox, Cardinals, or Cubs? Cubs

5. Which free agent left-handed starting pitcher will provide better value over the course of his next contract: C.J. Wilson (age 31) or Mark Buehrle (age 32)? CJ Wilson

6. Which team that historically collapsed in September has a better chance of making the playoffs in 2012: Red Sox or Braves? Braves

7. Which young pitching phenom would you rather have on your team: Stephen Strasburg, Matt Moore, or Yu Darvish? Matt Moore

 

[Doytch]

I don't think he has at all. Nathan is just a far better pitcher if he is healthy.

Patrice Bergeron is also pretty good.

 

[clemenx]

I don't think he has at all. Nathan is just a far better pitcher if he is healthy.

Agreed. But including K-Rod in that question in comparison to Nathan seems pretty stupid to me.

It's almost as if pitching in the 9th is something magical.

 

[Sanjuro]

Patrice Bergeron is also pretty good.

He has been playing well lately. I still wish Savy was able to come back though, he would have solved many of the problems during our slump.

 

[Sanjuro]

Agreed. But including K-Rod in that question in comparison to Nathan seems pretty stupid to me.

It's almost as if pitching in the 9th is something magical.

We as the fans make it magical.

 

[Malo]

1. Prince

2. Krod

3. Crawford

4. Cubs

5. CJ Wilson

6. Red Sox

7. Strasburg

 

[darkside31337]

ESPN posted a thing where they polled executives on seven questions. Maybe BaseballGAF could discuss it too.

1. Pujols
2. K-Rod easily (but I would rather have Nathan based on likely contracts)
3. Werth
4. Cubs
5. Buerhle. Wilson the better SP but Buerhle is going to be much, much more likely to surpass his contract value.
6. Braves
7. Matt Moore

Those are some really nice questions.

 

[darkside31337]

Adrian Gonzalez is on the cover of The Show next year.

They really seem to go out of their way to pick kind of obscure superstars who aren't exactly all that marketable.

Vita version is confirmed along the PS3. Game launches March 6 2012.

 

[Sanjuro]

Adrian Gonzalez is on the cover of The Show next year.

 

[darkside31337]

In all seriousness, I do hope that's the reversible cover for the game. That's pretty nice.

 

[clemenx]

Wilson Ramos has reportedly been kidnapped here in Venezuela... Fuck this fucking country.

No link yet, but reported on TV and every major sports journalist on twitter. Fuckign shit.

Hoping this is just some serious misinformation... But the fact that it's believable/expected says it all about this shithole.

 

[Fenix]

Wilson Ramos has reportedly been kidnapped here in Venezuela... Fuck this fucking country.

No link yet, but reported on TV and every major sports journalist on twitter. Fuckign shit.

Holy shit.

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

Is beurhle done in Chicago? Reading that the yanks and bosox are both interested in addition to the marlins.

 

[Sanjuro]

Wilson Ramos has reportedly been kidnapped here in Venezuela... Fuck this fucking country.

No link yet, but reported on TV and every major sports journalist on twitter. Fuckign shit.

The hell...

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Wilson Ramos has reportedly been kidnapped here in Venezuela... Fuck this fucking country.

No link yet, but reported on TV and every major sports journalist on twitter. Fuckign shit.

Hoping this is just some serious misinformation... But the fact that it's believable/expected says it all about this shithole.

Uh oh.

 

[The Frankman]

I think Lambtron is trying the right the Matt Capps trade singlehandedly.

 

[Sanjuro]

Are there any updates? Is Ugeth Urbina involved somehow?

 

[clemenx]

Are there any updates? Is Ugeth Urbina involved somehow?

Lol, I don't think so.

The only update is that it was confirmed by the police It happened an hour ago and he was taken from his home.

 

[Sanjuro]

Jorge Posada

"There is no chance I will return to the team next season"

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Are there any updates? Is Ugeth Urbina involved somehow?

Urbina in jail lol. The man basically runs the jail with satellite tv, laptop, and owns a team in the jail basketball league.

 

[sazabirules]

I hope Ramos is okay.