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[Malo]

International Spending By Team

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/international-affairs/2012/2613090.html

1. Rangers   $12.83 million
2. Blue Jays $7.57 million
3. Royals    $6.80 million
4. Mariners  $6.67 million
5. Cubs      $4.54 million

Yankees would be in the top ten if, Depuala could ever get a visa.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

ANDY????

 

[The Frankman]

So Andy Pettite blew all his cash already huh? Because I don't see why he's coming back.

 

[captmcblack]

Andy is paid pretty much eternally. He was well-paid over a number of Yankee contracts and won 5 rings. I doubt he's coming back for any reason aside from "I got the bug to try and come back for one more run with Mo and Derek, and they're giving me $2.5 million just to try and get out of the minors to do it".

 

[jman2050]

Damnit Bobby you're on the Red Sox, stop making me like you so much!

Bobby V on Pettitte'a return: "Is he coming back as a starter or just to pick people off?"" #RedSoxTalk

 

[acheron_xl]

Could've been worse. Pettite could've come back to play for the Marlins or Angels.

 

[The Frankman]

I wonder if Pettite got Kobe's number. Probably had like 2-3 HGH procedures while he retired.

Am I the only fan who realizes the Yankees are once again getting aging pitchers instead to developing the young pitchers they have? Just gonna fuck over Hughes now?

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Phil Hughes to the bullpen then?

 

[Windu]

Tommy Hanson's delivery doesn't look that much different. Just smoother i guess, no more hitch.

edit: and he still allows SBs, so same old tommy.

 

[CygnusXS]

Tommy Hanson's delivery doesn't look that much different. Just smoother i guess, no more hitch.

edit: and he still allows SBs, so same old tommy.

The more things change...

 

[The Frankman]

The numbers weren’t pretty for Santana today, primarily because of a couple of problems. First off, he threw his change-up too hard, consistently between 80-82 mph. He also struggled with the command of that change-up as well, consistently leaving it up in the zone with no movement. Still, his fastball velocity was the best it’s been so far this Spring, consistently around 90-91 mph and touching 92 mph once, according to the radar gun during the broadcast. It looks like the biggest challenge facing him is building stamina at game speed. It could be a lot worse…

Encouraging sign for Johan today. 65 pitches, 40 strikes.

 

[Enron]

Encouraging sign for Johan today. 65 pitches, 40 strikes.

and still in one piece!

 

[CygnusXS]

Encouraging sign for Johan today. 65 pitches, 40 strikes.

I would actually like to see him recover without any setbacks. Schadenfreud is only tenable for so long, and the Mets have long since passed that stage.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Encouraging sign for Johan today. 65 pitches, 40 strikes.

Watch the game. His control was off but velocity was good. Damn Prince Fielder earned a nice walk against Johan, which took him out of the game. Great eye. Also remember Keith asking how much Prince gets paid per pound? lol

 

[Malo]

Phil Hughes to the bullpen then?

He'll be in the rotation until Andy comes back which should be May or June. After that it's certainly a possibility that Hughes could be in the bullpen or even traded.

 

[CygnusXS]

If Hughes is healthy and producing, you would trade him or send him to the bullpen to make room for 75-year-old Andy Pettitte?

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

He'll be in the rotation until Andy comes back which should be May or June. After that it's certainly a possibility that Hughes could be in the bullpen or even traded.

a very stupid thing to do. what are they hiding?

 

[Para bailar La Bomba]

I would actually like to see him recover without any setbacks. Schadenfreud is only tenable for so long, and the Mets have long since passed that stage.

Jeffy already has the calculator out to see how much the Mets will be off the hook if he's traded before the ASG.

 

[BigJonsson]

lol Yankees, bringing back ancient pitchers while the Jays have won 11 in a row #preseasonchamps2012

 

[Red Scarlet]

Let's go Red Sox.

 

[BigJonsson]

I want the season to start now, I'm getting impatient!

 

[The Frankman]

Let's go Red Sox.

HOLY CRAP

Welcome back!

 

[clemenx]

Let's go Red Sox.

:O

 

[Windu]

Chipper Loves YOTU. Called Strikes in 0-1, 0-2, 1-1, 1-2, 2-2 Counts:

Anyway, great article over at CAC about how what Chipper swings at in different counts. His plate discipline never ceases to amaze me.

http://capitolavenueclub.com/?p=5605

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Let's go Red Sox.

..............oh I see you made parole.

 

[PantherLotus]

Wow, welcome back RS.

 

[jman2050]

Let's go Red Sox.

What?

What?

 

[Alex Anderson]

Oh, wow. A RS sighting.

Go Yanks, thanks

 

[bjb]

Pettite's HGH supply most have been low last season.

Surely he has had plenty of time to stock up now.

 

[bluemax]

I was so excited when Detroit traded for him and Miguel. It was my senior year of high school and I'll never forget that phone call from my buddy. We talked about the possibilities in Detroit for an hour and even went to his home opener against the White Sox. I've never been so disappointed by a player for any team in my life.

You cut me deep Dontrelle, real deep

I remember laughing at the Tigers for wanting Dontrelle in that trade.

 

[Enron]

Pettite's HGH supply most have been low last season.

Surely he has had plenty of time to stock up now.

Or maybe he was running low and needed to stock up again!

 

[Red Scarlet]

..............oh I see you made parole.

I was never sent to jail, I left on my own accord.

 

[Para bailar La Bomba]

Damnit Bobby you're on the Red Sox, stop making me like you so much!

The Genius is the King of Kings when it comes to trolling. Suddenly he's become far more likable compared to when he has managing my team.

 

[The Frankman]

The Genius is the King of Kings when it comes to trolling. Suddenly he's become far more likable compared to when he has managing my team.

Hey I loved when Bobby was managing the Mets! The faces he would make!

 

[Red Scarlet]

Looking forward to Valentine leading the Sox, although I had no problem with Francona.

 

[Para bailar La Bomba]

Hey I loved when Bobby was managing the Mets! The faces he would make!

I hated the Genius with a passion. Here's why:

- Being the main source of negative stories about the Mets in the media. (Confirmed by Marty Noble)
- Creating a clubhouse environment where Senator Al and Congressman Franco could prosper.
- Inviting the aforementioned to the Wilpon's house just so he could make Stevie upset.
- Discouraging notable Free Agents from joining the Mets
- Ostracizing a future Hall of Famer.
- Outing the sexuality of his own player (who everybody assumed was Piazza but in reality was probably Alomar).
- Fisticuffs with Bobby Bo in the dugout.
-"I'm just happy to make it to the World Series"
- Whartongate
- Serving horrible burgers at his grill.

I'm sure I'm forgetting some stuff.

 

[Corran Horn]

Let's go Red Sox.

Red sox? God damn east coast gaf!

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Red Scarlet

OH MY GOD WELCOME BA--

Let's go Red Sox.

 

[eznark]

And Panther Lotus

Truly a page for the ages

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

proving once again, without doubt, that MLB-age is the best age.

 

[Malo]

Bring Pollo back.

 

[Alrix]

Looking forward to Valentine leading the Sox, although I had no problem with Francona.

Bobby V is from my town which is a majority Yankee town. I hate going to his restaurant now all the waitresses wear red sox tee shirts now. is lame.

 

[Alrix]

Let's rock.

I know I'm still a baby jr., but I think you're my favorite poster on neogaf. first knicks/d'antoni reaction pics and now this?

so happy dandy andy is back. i saw him clinch ALCS game 6, best game i've been to.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

I know I'm still a baby jr., but I think you're my favorite poster on neogaf. first knicks/d'antoni reaction pics and now this?

so happy dandy andy is back. i saw him clinch ALCS game 6, best game i've been to.

oh I'm sorry are you trying to apply for the council?

 

[Alrix]

Hey I loved when Bobby was managing the Mets! The faces he would make!

Fake mustache was so classic.

 

[Para bailar La Bomba]

Fake mustache was so classic.

One year for Halloween party I went dressed as Bobby Valentine in his fake clubhouse attendant attire, with moustache made from eye-black stickers, dark sunglasses and black cap. I looked the shit, if i don't say so myself.

The story goes that it was Robin Ventura's idea.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

What in the name of Sidney Ponson?

 

[rekameohs]

Hey, Red Scarlet. Saying hi from m2k2.

 

[Red Scarlet]

Bobby V is from my town which is a majority Yankee town. I hate going to his restaurant now all the waitresses wear red sox tee shirts now. is lame.

Why? I love the Red Sox! I wear my Red Sox hat every now and then. Red Soxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

? dunno you rek.

 

[Enron]

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