Official 2010 MLB Thread

donny · 12-14-2009, 03:32 PM

Well, the 2010 season is in full swing as some big moves are close to happening.

John Lackey is going to Boston it is reported, for 5 yrs, 85 million.

Quote:

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb...ory?id=4741437

But even bigger news is that appears Doc Halladay is finally traded. However, it's for Cliff Lee...

Quote:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4742072

Interesting move. Doc is great, but I thought the Phillies goal, if they tried to get him, was have him AND Cliff. And after the way Cliff pitched, I'm not sure this was their best move.

It's a good move seeing as he is a right hander, and they needed that, but this is also assuming Cole Hamels bounces back, which I'm not so sure he will. Time will tell.

**JBond** · 12-14-2009, 04:37 PM

Wow, two interesting deals.

Funny that the last time the Red Sox and Angels were playing was when the Angels eliminated them from the playoffs. This might help them out next time around.

In Brewer news:

- We got Randy Wolf from the Dodgers for three years, that's probably a good thing.

- Counsell's coming back, that's awesome. Corey Hart is surprisingly coming back. As is Villanueva, Stetter, Gerut and some other people. Unfortunatly, we got rid of some good people like Seth McClung who I always enjoyed watching and also Mark DeFelice, which is insane.

- Oh yeah, and Kendalls gone to the Royals and we got the Rays' back-up catcher Greg Zaun. I guess Kendall was too expensive, but he was our captain and if he trade him, a .220 hitter, for a .260 hitter who hits a few more home runs, I'm not sure it's worth it.

FranklinTard · 12-14-2009, 06:40 PM

lackey is pretty awesome, dumb move for the phils though.

docstop · 12-14-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donny

Well, the 2010 season is in full swing as some big moves are close to happening.

John Lackey is going to Boston it is reported, for 5 yrs, 85 million.

But even bigger news is that appears Doc Halladay is finally traded. However, it's for Cliff Lee...

Interesting move. Doc is great, but I thought the Phillies goal, if they tried to get him, was have him AND Cliff. And after the way Cliff pitched, I'm not sure this was their best move.

It's a good move seeing as he is a right hander, and they needed that, but this is also assuming Cole Hamels bounces back, which I'm not so sure he will. Time will tell.

Doc Halliday is a great pitcher. Seen him here in Toronto having to suffer with a poor Bluejay team year after year. Glad to see he'll probably get a shot at a title.

**JBond** · 12-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Yeah, gotta love the farm teams. Somebody's got make sure the Yankees, Phillies, Dodgers, etc. make it to the playoffs every year...

docstop · 12-14-2009, 09:16 PM

That's a low blow!

**JBond** · 12-14-2009, 10:12 PM

Well, I was being sarcastic/cynical/realistic.

Ramplate · 12-15-2009, 09:56 AM

Boston:

Bay is looking at better offers

Mike Lowell was reportedly on the cusp of being traded to the Texas Rangers for C Max Ramirez - his medical condition is being examined by the Rangers at the moment

Shortstop Marco Scutaro was signed to a two-year contract with an option for a third season

The Sox signed RHP Tim Wakefield to an incentive-laden two-year deal, and C Jason Varitek opted to pick up his $3 million option for the 2010 season

Arrivals: RHP Boof Bonser (trade with Twins), INF Marco Scutaro (free agent from Blue Jays), OF Jeremy Hermida (trade with Marlins), INF Tug Hulett (trade with Royals).

Departures: LHP Hunter Jones (traded to Marlins), C George Kottaras (claimed off waivers by Brewers), SS Alex Gonzalez (free agent, signed with Blue Jays), LHP Billy Wagner (free agent, signed with Braves), RHP Takashi Saito (free agent, signed with Braves).

Free Agents: OF Jason Bay, OF Rocco Baldelli, RHP Paul Byrd, SS Nick Green, OF Brian Anderson.

Arbitration-eligible: RHP Manny Delcarmen, OF Jeremy Hermida, 1B Casey Kotchman, LHP Hideki Okajima, RHP Jonathan Papelbon, RHP Ramon Ramirez.

Papelbon could net anywhere from $8 million to $10 million this winter. Sox might let him go for big-time bat or a young, top-of-the-line starting pitcher in return.

Medical Watch:

RHP Tim Wakefield (back surgery in October 2009) expects to be ready for the start of spring training.

SS Nick Green (back surgery in November 2009) should be ready by spring training.

OF J.D. Drew (minor left shoulder surgery in November 2009) is expected to be healthy enough to play the outfield in spring training.

Ramplate · 12-15-2009, 09:57 AM

Yankees

EDIT - Hideki Matsui and the Los Angeles Angels have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract worth about $6.5 million

Damon is getting offered a lesser deal than he had last season. Something like a third less money and two years instead of three

**JBond** · 12-15-2009, 02:48 PM

It looks like the Red Sox are also geting our center fielder Mike Cameron, who's a bit too expensive for us.

Ramplate · 12-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBond

It looks like the Red Sox are also geting our center fielder Mike Cameron, who's a bit too expensive for us.

a $15.5 million, two-year contract. He gets a $1 million signing bonus and annual salaries of $7.25 million.

Francona had some contact with coaching him in the minors.

BTW, for those interested, I will be probably holding a Fantasy Draft @ 2 Sundays before Opening Day. That way some of the dust will be settled and we shall be able to better see who may be on the field. That thread will be started as we come nearer to that date.

docstop · 12-16-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBond

Well, I was being sarcastic/cynical/realistic.

That's the problem... The Bluejays are really nothing more than a farm team. I can't handle the reality of it anymore!

donny · 12-22-2009, 11:02 AM

Great, the Braves trade there best pitcher for Melky Cabrera. Fantastic.

FranklinTard · 12-22-2009, 12:17 PM

why would they ever do that deal?

i could see the pirates doing something like that.

donny · 12-22-2009, 12:23 PM

I don't know. It's really stupid.

Ramplate · 01-08-2010, 02:39 PM

Lots of wild stuff in that one

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

**JBond** · 01-08-2010, 06:14 PM

Oh my God, Bill Hall is a Red Sox now...along with Mike Cameron. Very weird.

Ramplate · 01-11-2010, 11:34 AM

Adrian Beltre (3b) is a Red Sox

**JBond** · 01-11-2010, 06:13 PM

Mark McGuire is a loser.

donny · 01-11-2010, 06:32 PM

Yep.

FranklinTard · 01-11-2010, 07:48 PM

i'd put him in the hall.

bbf2 · 01-12-2010, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranklinTard

i'd put him in the hall.

of shame?

Ramplate · 01-12-2010, 11:38 AM

Pete Rose should be in - but McGuire deserves an * next to his records

Josh82 · 01-16-2010, 06:38 AM

Mark McGuire really screwed himself up here. I believe he had a chance not to long ago to maybe be with the Cards this year as a hitting coach. He can kiss that good bye.

http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/new...=.jsp&c_id=stl

Ramplate · 01-16-2010, 08:35 AM

Yeah not only is he a cheater - he's now a liar

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12-14-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Wow, two interesting deals. Funny that the last time the Red Sox and Angels were playing was when the Angels eliminated them from the playoffs. This might help them out next time around. In Brewer news: - We got Randy Wolf from the Dodgers for three years, that's probably a good thing. - Counsell's coming back, that's awesome. Corey Hart is surprisingly coming back. As is Villanueva, Stetter, Gerut and some other people. Unfortunatly, we got rid of some good people like Seth McClung who I always enjoyed watching and also Mark DeFelice, which is insane. - Oh yeah, and Kendalls gone to the Royals and we got the Rays' back-up catcher Greg Zaun. I guess Kendall was too expensive, but he was our captain and if he trade him, a .220 hitter, for a .260 hitter who hits a few more home runs, I'm not sure it's worth it. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

12-14-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
FranklinTard Damn,ThatsAColdAssHonkey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,734	lackey is pretty awesome, dumb move for the phils though. __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)

12-14-2009, 08:58 PM	#5
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Yeah, gotta love the farm teams. Somebody's got make sure the Yankees, Phillies, Dodgers, etc. make it to the playoffs every year... __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

12-14-2009, 09:16 PM	#6
docstop Hockey Legend Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,499	That's a low blow! __________________ Never deprive anyone of hope... it may be all they have.

12-14-2009, 10:12 PM	#7
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Well, I was being sarcastic/cynical/realistic. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

12-15-2009, 09:56 AM	#8
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,670	Boston: Bay is looking at better offers Mike Lowell was reportedly on the cusp of being traded to the Texas Rangers for C Max Ramirez - his medical condition is being examined by the Rangers at the moment Shortstop Marco Scutaro was signed to a two-year contract with an option for a third season The Sox signed RHP Tim Wakefield to an incentive-laden two-year deal, and C Jason Varitek opted to pick up his $3 million option for the 2010 season Arrivals: RHP Boof Bonser (trade with Twins), INF Marco Scutaro (free agent from Blue Jays), OF Jeremy Hermida (trade with Marlins), INF Tug Hulett (trade with Royals). Departures: LHP Hunter Jones (traded to Marlins), C George Kottaras (claimed off waivers by Brewers), SS Alex Gonzalez (free agent, signed with Blue Jays), LHP Billy Wagner (free agent, signed with Braves), RHP Takashi Saito (free agent, signed with Braves). Free Agents: OF Jason Bay, OF Rocco Baldelli, RHP Paul Byrd, SS Nick Green, OF Brian Anderson. Arbitration-eligible: RHP Manny Delcarmen, OF Jeremy Hermida, 1B Casey Kotchman, LHP Hideki Okajima, RHP Jonathan Papelbon, RHP Ramon Ramirez. Papelbon could net anywhere from $8 million to $10 million this winter. Sox might let him go for big-time bat or a young, top-of-the-line starting pitcher in return. Medical Watch: RHP Tim Wakefield (back surgery in October 2009) expects to be ready for the start of spring training. SS Nick Green (back surgery in November 2009) should be ready by spring training. OF J.D. Drew (minor left shoulder surgery in November 2009) is expected to be healthy enough to play the outfield in spring training. __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

12-15-2009, 09:57 AM	#9
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,670	Yankees EDIT - Hideki Matsui and the Los Angeles Angels have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract worth about $6.5 million Damon is getting offered a lesser deal than he had last season. Something like a third less money and two years instead of three __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?" Last edited by Ramplate; 12-15-2009 at 12:39 PM.

12-15-2009, 02:48 PM	#10
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	It looks like the Red Sox are also geting our center fielder Mike Cameron, who's a bit too expensive for us. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

12-22-2009, 11:02 AM	#13
donny Over The Line Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,111	Great, the Braves trade there best pitcher for Melky Cabrera. Fantastic. __________________ The Auteur Tournament The T.V. Seasons Tournament

12-22-2009, 12:17 PM	#14
FranklinTard Damn,ThatsAColdAssHonkey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,734	why would they ever do that deal? i could see the pirates doing something like that. __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)

12-22-2009, 12:23 PM	#15
donny Over The Line Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,111	I don't know. It's really stupid. __________________ The Auteur Tournament The T.V. Seasons Tournament

01-08-2010, 02:39 PM	#16
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,670	Lots of wild stuff in that one http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

01-08-2010, 06:14 PM	#17
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Oh my God, Bill Hall is a Red Sox now...along with Mike Cameron. Very weird. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-11-2010, 11:34 AM	#18
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,670	Adrian Beltre (3b) is a Red Sox __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

01-11-2010, 06:13 PM	#19
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,516	Mark McGuire is a loser. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

01-11-2010, 06:32 PM	#20
donny Over The Line Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,111	Yep. __________________ The Auteur Tournament The T.V. Seasons Tournament

01-11-2010, 07:48 PM	#21
FranklinTard Damn,ThatsAColdAssHonkey Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15,734	i'd put him in the hall. __________________ Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed. -Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)

01-12-2010, 11:38 AM	#23
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,670	Pete Rose should be in - but McGuire deserves an * next to his records __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"

01-16-2010, 06:38 AM	#24
Josh82 Grip Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 16	Mark McGuire really screwed himself up here. I believe he had a chance not to long ago to maybe be with the Cards this year as a hitting coach. He can kiss that good bye. http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/new...=.jsp&c_id=stl Last edited by Josh82; 01-16-2010 at 06:48 AM.

01-16-2010, 08:35 AM	#25
Ramplate Muwahahaha!...Hamster. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 25,670	Yeah not only is he a cheater - he's now a liar __________________ "When I said 'nuke the Chinese' I meant put the take out in the microwave!" "We're not spies, mate. I don't even speak Russian." "What?" "I don't...Am I speaking Russian? How come I'm speaking Russian?"