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[Corran Horn]

rip nba gaf who might be perma'ed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9IXAJg4Vm0



Buster posey so good he got Pablo to lose the weight
http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/challenged-posey-and-others-sandoval-grew

 

[Syrinx]

RIP Frank

 

[cashman]

frank is probably a perm too. RIP frank.

 

[CygnusXS]

Never thought I'd say this, but Frankman would actually be a pretty big loss. Dude is the heart and soul of Mets-GAF.

 

[Malo]

Whoa wtf happened? I come back wasted to see a great purge?

Looks I'll be on IRC more. GAF isn't the same anymore, everyone's dropping like flies.

 

[Kingbrave]

@mlbbowman: It looks like the Braves are going to avoid an arb hearing with Kimbrel. An extension could be announced soon.

 

[Kingbrave]

Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin 32s

#Braves have agreed to a four year deal with Craig Kimbrel, avoiding arbitration. Deal includes an option for a fifth year.

 

[Enron]

Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin 32s

#Braves have agreed to a four year deal with Craig Kimbrel, avoiding arbitration. Deal includes an option for a fifth year.

what.

 

[Kingbrave]

what.

It's all over twitter. Bowman and Buster have said it too.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

It's all over twitter. Bowman and Buster have said it too.

Press release on MLBTradeRumors.



What the hell happened?

 

[RBH]

Frankman is banned too now.

This shit sucks.

Zep and Frankman gone just like that.

 

[Kingbrave]

So Kimbrel between 4/42 and 5/58.

 

[Oxx]

Everything was going so well for the Braves.

 

[RBH]

Kimbrel's deal is guaranteed to be for four years and $42 million. Potential Max value is five years and $58 million.

https://twitter.com/mlbbowman/status/435065259632889857



How does this compare to other closers' contracts around the league?

 

[Enron]

Don't like this deal. I don't care if its Craig Kimbrel. Never pay closers.

Although if you ARE going to pay one, this is the one you should pay I guess.

At least its not 13 mil a year lol phillies

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Well, let's see how long it takes before what I've said goes to the top. I need to know who can step up as the new leader of Mets-GAF if I suddenly get future endeavored.

Group effort bro, we'll miss you!

 

[yankeehater]

Phillies-GAF is Jon, YankeeHater, and I at this point.

So its just me and you then.

 

[Talon]

What the fuck was Frank banned for? Did Dom or Cloudy snitch?

 

[Branduil]

What the fuck was Frank banned for? Did Dom or Cloudy snitch?

Account suicide.

 

[JCizzle]

Dempster is leaving the last year of his deal on the table and stepping away from the game. Frees up a very nice chunk of change ($13M) for the Sox. Can now comfortably afford to keep Peavy and maybe add an expensive salary dump rental at the trade deadline if needed.

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/435074894259187714

 

[captmcblack]

RIP Frank, and everyone else that went down. A known troll poster runs free and and has his behavior essentially rewarded/justified, and the community is frozen during their all-star event. Numerous quality/long-time posters who have actually contributed greatly to GAF in general (hosting IRC, making OTs, producing media, etc) are lost...but hey, at least it's cool to troll if you time it right. Sucks.

 

[jbug617]

Dempster is leaving the last year of his deal on the table and stepping away from the game. Frees up a very nice chunk of change ($13M) for the Sox. Can now comfortably afford to keep Peavy and maybe add an expensive salary dump rental at the trade deadline if needed.

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/435074894259187714

or Drew

 

[Windu]

Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin 32s

#Braves have agreed to a four year deal with Craig Kimbrel, avoiding arbitration. Deal includes an option for a fifth year.

RIP Heyward and Justin

 

[Malo]

Wait... Frank got perm'd?

I finally read up on the nba thread and Gucci is bitchmade for snitching.

 

[JCizzle]

or Drew

True, not sure how I feel about him really. I'd like him back as insurance against any struggles that Xander has by being a super utility guy, but not as the starting SS. That's never going to happen though.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

NBA GAF be cray cray but a lot of good dudes went down for this shit. Perma shouldn't be an option.

 

[jbug617]

True, not sure how I feel about him really. I'd like him back as insurance against any struggles that Xander has by being a super utility guy, but not as the starting SS. That's never going to happen though.

Seems like the team likes him. I rather have Xander and Middlebrooks start the season.

 

[CygnusXS]

Kimbrel why

no

no

 

[DoktorEvil]

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/02/1...-can-still-provide-a-lift.html?_r=0&referrer=

40 years old and he's still pitching? He's no Jaime Moyer.

Mets-GAF, why does management insist on pissing off the fanbase?

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/02/1...-can-still-provide-a-lift.html?_r=0&referrer=

40 years old and he's still pitching? He's no Jaime Moyer.

Mets-GAF, why does management insist on pissing off the fanbase?

Designated runner needs to come back. Running the bases will be tough. Pulled hamstring while walking up to back.

 

[Kingbrave]

RIP Heyward and Justin

It's what I was thinking. I'd love for Justin to get extended.

 

[Jubs]

With all that money Kimbrel is making, Fredi will have to pitch him in the 8th inning now.

 

[rando14]

nearly 11 a year for a closer? sheeeeeeit

Although Kimbrel is the only closer in the league who would be worth that so...

 

[sf2fanatic]

So the Sox surprised/relieved by Dempster not gonna pitch this year? That's if I read the bottomline correctly?

 

[jbug617]

So the Sox dodge a bullet by Dempster not gonna pitch this year? That's if I read the bottomline correctly?

yep.

 

[CygnusXS]

nearly 11 a year for a closer? sheeeeeeit

Although Kimbrel is the only closer in the league who would be worth that so...

Well that's probably a discount to what he would have cost without an extension. My issue is with the guaranteed years. But he's only 26, so it's probably a pretty good deal.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Kimbrel breakdown:

-- $1 million signing bonus

2014 (age 26): $7 million
2015 (age 27): $9 million
2016 (age 28): $11 million
2017 (age 29): $13 million
2018 (age 30): $13 million club option/$1 million buyout

Kimbrel can earn an additional $3 million in incentives via a point system. The system is as follows:

-- Cy Young award winner: 10 points
-- MVP award winner: 10 points
-- All-Star selection: 5 points
-- Finishing 2nd or 3rd in Cy Young voting: 5 points
-- Top Cy Young vote-getter among pitchers with less than 5 starts: 5 points
-- Finishing 2nd or 3rd in MVP voting: 5 points
-- Finishing 4th or 5th in Cy Young voting: 3 points
-- Finishing 4th or 5th in MVP voting: 3 points
-- Each season with at least 57 games finished: 3 points

Kimbrel will earn an additional $1 million if he hits 20 points. He will earn an additional $0.5 million with every 5 points he hits after up to 45.

There is no no-trade clause because the Braves don't do no-trade clauses.

 

[CygnusXS]

Video of a simple BJ here.

 

[TheSadRanger]

Matt Harrison looking pretty slim to start out spring training.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPYfJf6P2Ww#t=15

 

[3N16MA]

Wait... Frank got perm'd?

I finally read up on the nba thread and Gucci is bitchmade for snitching.

Damn, looks like several long time posters are gone for good.

I'm not sure why anyone takes anything said in these threads to heart. Step back and realize it's words on a screen.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Can someone summarize what exactly happened in the NBA thread?

 

[The Artful Dodger]

Yo guys, I'd be a bit careful what you say. A Couple of guys got banned on NFL for saying stuff about the happenings of NBA Thread. No mod was in the thread or anyhing....Shit's getting weird.

 

[Macattk15]

Can someone summarize what exactly happened in the NBA thread?

Just go read like the last 3-4 pages of the thread (100 posts per page). You'll get the gist of it.

 

[Jubs]

Damn, looks like several long time posters are gone for good.

I'm not sure why anyone takes anything said in these threads to heart. Step back and realize it's words on a screen.

Text on the Internet is serious business.

 

[Malo]

Damn, looks like several long time posters are gone for good.

I'm not sure why anyone takes anything said in these threads to heart. Step back and realize it's words on a screen.

The internet is serious business.

Yo guys, I'd be a bit careful what you say. A Couple of guys got banned on NFL for saying stuff about the happenings of NBA Thread. No mod was in the thread or anyhing....Shit's getting weird.

Who's snitching? Gucci lurking and snitching or is it someone else?

They got sleeper cells in community. Shit ain't safe bros.

 

[El_Chino]

Yankees are to intensify their pursuit of Ervin Santana in the coming weeks. Why? Lol

 

[3N16MA]

Yankees are to intensify their pursuit of Ervin Santana in the coming weeks. Why? Lol

Why the fuck would they do that? Dude will be Hughes 2.0 in YS and get pounded in the AL East. I rather they take a chance on Ubaldo if they really want another starter.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Big brother is watching!

 

[El_Chino]

Why the fuck would they do that? Dude will be Hughes 2.0 in YS and get pounded in the AL East. I rather they take a chance on Ubaldo if they really want another starter.

Exactly my thought! But who I REALLY wanted was Garza in Pinstripes.

 

[Dominican Power]

Exactly my thought! But who I REALLY wanted was Garza in Pinstripes.

Why? He's ass.