One would hope. Either way I hope it's done today so that the interesting signings can happen. Seems like everyone is waiting on Pujols so that the Marlins other plans can play out.
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MLB Off-Season 2011: Only a few more weeks until the radio talks about baseball again
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One would hope. Either way I hope it's done today so that the interesting signings can happen. Seems like everyone is waiting on Pujols so that the Marlins other plans can play out.
acheron_xl
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Cardinals have reportedly offered Pujols something around 10 and 220. I suspect they're starting to panic a little.
Like Pujols has anything to do with any of this.
darkside31337
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Shit hits the fan 7 years from now you deal with it then.
Shit hits the fan a lot earlier when Albert Pujols is leading the Miami Marlins to multiple WS victory while you finish in 3rd place year after year.
Not saying its the right mindset but obviously losing a legend, a guy who is one of the most iconic players not only in your franchise's history but in baseball history, to the biggest fair weather city of all in Miami is really embarrassing. And it only gets worse if he actually manages to turn it around in Miami while you're wallowing in mediocrity.
Shit hits the fan a lot earlier when Albert Pujols is leading the Miami Marlins to multiple WS victory while you finish in 3rd place year after year.
Not saying its the right mindset but obviously losing a legend, a guy who is one of the most iconic players not only in your franchise's history but in baseball history, to the biggest fair weather city of all in Miami is really embarrassing. And it only gets worse if he actually manages to turn it around in Miami while you're wallowing in mediocrity.
If I am the Marlins, I give Pujols absolutely anything I can to get him to Miami. He becomes transcendental. A Latino icon in a Latino city who is dedicated to charitable contributions and has a spotless personal life (he totally rapes kids, but he seems to hide it well) can seriously turn the Marlins into the darlings of South Florida. Instead of the petulant shit heads they've been known for, they could have a beloved baseball statesman. It won't matter a shit if he has a down few years if he can transform the teams image.
I look at it as a Reggie White moment for Miami. One signing could quite literally propel the Marlins to decades of relevance long after Pujols is gone.
Or it could just be another bad signing. Either way, get the fuck out of the Central!
acheron_xl
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I'll take the under.
He can play til 50, easy. So 4 sounds about right.
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Rafa=FedKilla
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Might as well, basically everyone on the A's is available since the territorial rights/park issue seems to be in limbo.
RumblingRosco
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I'd love Pujols to sign with that "mystery team" and that team to be some random shit like Baltimore. I'd never, ever stop laughing.
And I'd never, ever stop grinning.
We have Mark Reynolds/Chris Davis combo at 1st/3rd though now, so we don't need that Pujols fella.
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The Frankman
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If you wanna whine all day I feel bad for you son,
I GOT 99 PROBLEMS BUT SHITTY POSTS AIN'T ONE!
Well yeah, your shitty posts pace should go down given the lack of "skittles oh mah gawd" opportunities.
News: McClouth a Pirate, Street a Padre.
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The Frankman
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Oh no, I hear Torres is real gritty and tough. I predict an increase in "gritty. Gritty. GRITTY! bah gawd grits!" posts with a possible Quaker Grits photoshop. JUST FOR YOU.
What do you think, GAF? Quaker Instant Grits or Old-Fashioned?
Rafa=FedKilla
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Padres acquired Houston Street
I think I am surprised you can afford crack and internet access
darkside31337
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Marlins holding a press conference in 45 minutes.
Pujols in meeting room with Cardinals right now.
What does it all mean?!?!
Pujols in meeting room with Cardinals right now.
What does it all mean?!?!
Yeah, he should be.
Pujols to the O's for $36 million over 12 years.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Rich Harden is getting more looks than Burnett at this point.
The Cards shouldn't have bid against themselves for Matt Holliday. Then it wouldn't be such an issue. They got Boras'd.
I'd like the Twins to take a flyer on Harden or Bedard or both, honestly. I'd much prefer that to signing an aging, mediocre innings eater which is what they will do.
darkside31337
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Marlins press conference at 12:15 is the Reyes introduction after all. That's boring. Unless Hanley crashes the party and tries to assault Reyes for stealing his position.
The Frankman
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I'm surprised Buckethead got banned and not you. Life is a mystery...
I heard Ozzie was willing to give Hanley his position back in a private meeting but Hanley loafed over there and missed it by an hour.
Madonna now? Man frank, really scraping the bottom of the barrel.
Marlins signed Prince while Pujols stays with Cards.
Pretty good deal for all involved except the Brewers.
The Frankman
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... what?
Damn, I'm coming up with them by accident now. Hell, if that was the case I should've went 1970s.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Prince doesn't have Latino heritage so he is out of the question.
I'll be happy as long as the Brewers don't sign either one at the current contract's being bandied about.
I assume they would have to get another starter before trying to move him and they would have to eat at least $20 million of his contract to make a trade work.
Derek Jeter will be the Latino star they need.
Jeter for Hanley.
Dmncnby2k9
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Yankees won the bid on Hiroyuki Nakajima
... Why
... Why
I believe it was Jon Harper and I don't agree with him. While Gio does have great stuff, he's always had issues with walking people as seen by his career BB/9 over four. I'd give up Betances and Romine for him, but that most likely won't get it done.
Jeter to retire!
Rafa=FedKilla
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They need Japanese advertisement dollars like the M's.
I assume this was all an elaborate ruse starting last year. Nick Swisher intentionally broke Tsuyoshi Nishioka's leg in April, ensuring he was terrible if he played at all in 2011. This made everyone even more skeptical of Japanese infielders, depressing the market so they could get a good player on the cheap.
Probably because no one else bid much on him. Yankess probably put in a token bid and are now like "fuck...oh well, guess we can check the couch cushions for that pittance." It's not as if they need to sign him.
darkside31337
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