Now that Soriano has a home, who is the next to sign Lee, Zito, Schmidt? Only time will tell.

Heard a lot of people are upset with the AL MVP.

Well considering he wasn't even the MVP on his team, I don't think he deserved it. I mean Maur over him...

I just found that Juan Pierre signed with the Dodgers.

Wow, just another play who didn't produce. I think he also had his worst year stealing bases.

Mauer had the batting average yes, but if you look at the stats or hell, even watch a Twins game you'd know Morneau is definately worthy of the MVP. So clutch.

Also:

Just because he has a better BA doesn't mean he's better.

http://chicagocubsonline.com/archives/2006..._4.php#comments

If the Cubs could pick up Schmidt, that would take a lot of pressure off Z and also the prospect of counting on Prior.

I don't think anyone is kidding themselves into thinking they can count on Prior, only the most deluded fan would do so. Schmidt would be a lousy pick up for the team, he has a history of injuries and the last thing the Cubs want is another injury prone pitcher to end up sitting on his ass next to Wade Miller, Kerry Wood, and Mark Prior a week into the season.

Astros signed Carlos Lee to a six-year, $100 million deal.

They needed that bat and Clemens and Pettite will probably come back for next year because of that acquisition.

They also picked up Woody Williams, I can't remember if he's still any good though.

He's like Jeff Suppan, good enough to keep his team in the game.

I think the Astros and Cubs are grabbing them up while they can because if the Cardinals can win their division with freaking 83 wins they sure as hell can. The Soriano and Lee deals are ridiculous though and really making the market over inflated.

The Cubs look good on paper, but they'll still find a way to suck it up.

seems about right

No, they still sounds pretty terrible on paper. That starting rotation could all die in the first month. The innings Zambrano has been pitching could catch up with him at any time.

Probably, wouldn't be surprised if he took the route of Wood and Prior.

• Harold Baines (1)
• Albert Belle (2)
• Dante Bichette (1)
• Bert Blyleven (10)
• Bobby Bonilla (1)
• Scott Brosius (1)
• Jay Buhner (1)
• Ken Caminiti (1)
• Jose Canseco (1)
• Dave Concepcion (14)
• Eric Davis (1)
• Andre Dawson (6)
• Tony Fernandez (1)
• Steve Garvey (15)
• Rich Gossage (8)
• Tony Gwynn (1)
• Orel Hershiser (2)
• Tommy John (13)
• Wally Joyner (1)
• Don Mattingly (7)
• Mark McGwire (1)
• Jack Morris (8)
• Dale Murphy (9)
• Paul O'Neill (1)
• Dave Parker (11)
• Jim Rice (13)
• Cal Ripken (1)
• Bret Saberhagen (1)
• Lee Smith (5)
• Alan Trammell (6)
• Devon White (1)
• Bobby Witt (1)

Who's getting in?

Don't know a lot of those names but Gwynn, Mattingly, Morris, Ripken, and Rice will probably get in.

Apparently another japanese pitcher (Kei Igawa) was posted on the market and the top bid was 25 million to negotiate with, and he is supposedly only good enough to be a 3rd or 4th starter. This offseason is ridiculous.

If you think Mattingly is magically getting in now then you're wicked retarded. Morris too. Both of them need another 200 votes.

Alright.

So Schmidt 3 years 44 million to the Cubs

He's gonna break both his legs. Believe.

Sweet. Another injury prone pitcher. Do we have five now? Can we make a full rotation out of them?

E: Oh, and...




Ripken and Gwynn. That's it, in my opinion.

Jay Buhner first ballot. BELIEVE

Trust me, I got someone on the inside.

who

ultimate warrior (aka Warrior, Warrior)

TRUST HIM

Greg Maddux-Padre. It doesn't feel right.

The Padres are going to regret that immediately.

No, he will be better than last year. Petco will protect him.

Jason Schmidt signed with the Dodgers

the Red Sox gave a ridiculous contract to Nancy Drew

Boston will be third in the division, book it.

He might give up less runs but I wouldn't be surprised if he gets hit all over the park.

Yeah, I can't wait until he has an 'injury' mid season.

Lugo sucks too, at least he's better than Agon.

Well looks like the Matsuzaka bid was to cock block rather then actually sign.

Probably, actually spending 50 million just to negotiate with the guy is such a colossal waste of money in the first place. This will expose how broke the whole posting system is if it falls through.

So the White Sox traded Freddy Garcia to the Phillies for Gavin Floyd (?) and Gio Gonzalez (!), and the Cubs sign Ted Lilly for $40 million for 4 years.

Gil Meche to the Royals for 45 million. WHY?

Nah, the Sox are trying to show Boras they mean business and they're not taking any of his bullshit.

We'll see and the Drew deal tells all those Red Sox fans that Johnny Damon isn't a sell out, the Red Sox just fucked him over probably during the negotiations.

The Yankees sign Pettitte for $16 million for one year (horrible deal)

Giants sign Barroid Bonds for $16 million/on year too (even fucking worse)

worst

offseason

EVER

Or like the best for Tampa Bay. They can't lose next season!

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From The Boston Herald:


Negotiations between the Red Sox [team stats] and Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka have essentially broken down, a source familiar with the talks said late last night, adding that unless there is an abrupt change of course, Matsuzaka will not be signing with the Red Sox before Thursday’s midnight deadline.
Attempts to reach Matsuzaka’s agent, Scott Boras, were unsuccessful last night. However, the well-placed source blamed Boras for stubbornly being unable to get over the flaws in the Japanese posting system, saying that he has been unwilling to negotiate and that he has acted disinterested in even making a deal.
With five days left to negotiate, this high-stakes process still has plenty of time to take any number of twists and turns and it should be noted that the source conceded there is still time for things to change. Still, the mood is dire enough that the Red Sox want to temper fans’ expectations over their ability to land the lavishly praised 26-year-old right-hander.




This is obviously a very discouraging report, but I'm not going to get too worked up over this just yet as it could just be Boras trying to gain posture over the Sox and get them to loosen the purse strings. Basically what this boils down to is Bora$ being Bora$.

"Agents are the ONLY people in baseball that take from the game, and give nothing back." - Curt Schilling

So bitterly true, and perhaps never more evident than it is right now.

More in the Morning,
- Jimmy Burns

Good

What the hell is this buttfuckery up in Boston. I hope they all die.

Lofton to the Rangers. Seems like he's older than Julio Franco.

Matsuzaka - 6 years 52 Million, not bad, Igawa is going to get like 4 million now..

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