EPTjeremy jeffress is just a bullpen arm.
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monty
United States38 Posts
jeremy jeffress is just a bullpen arm. | ||
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
AL Silver Sluggers: Prince Fielder Robinson Canó Miguel Cabrera Derek Jeter Josh Hamilton Mike Trout Josh Willingham A.J. Pierzynski Billy Butler NL Silver Sluggers: Adam LaRoche Aaron Hill Chase Headley Ian Desmond Andrew McCutchen Jay Bruce Ryan Braun Buster Posey Stephen Strasburg Also, congrats to Barry Zito for winning the Hutch Award. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/11/08/4971983/san-francisco-giants-pitcher-barry.html As many Giants fans booed and hissed at Zito over the years, I was always a Zito fan and supported his efforts. It always bothered me that people would give him so much crap, but when you saw his run support over his tenure with the Giants he was almost always one of the most shafted players in all of baseball. It is good to see him get some recognition for his efforts. He kept trying when he could have just taken the money and gone away into that cold night. =) | ||
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Phelix
1931 Posts
I remember those years where Zito would get low to no run support, as well as Matt Cain over those years where the Giants offense was non-existent. Plus, his singing is hilarious, especially his rendition of A Man's Gotta Do What A Man's Gotta Do. | ||
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
On November 10 2012 08:19 Phelix wrote: Good to see Tino Martinez back into baseball as he becomes the hitting coach of the Florida Marlins. Eduardo Perez, the previous hitting coach, goes to the Houston Astros as the bench coach. I remember those years where Zito would get low to no run support, as well as Matt Cain over those years where the Giants offense was non-existent. Plus, his singing is hilarious, especially his rendition of A Man's Gotta Do What A Man's Gotta Do. Tino is a good baseball man. Too bad he is on the Marlins...let's see how long it takes for them to fire or trade him. In other news from the day though, David Ross signs 2-year deal with Red Sox. | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16711 Posts
Jeffress has a really nice arm and good stuff... he has a tonne of potential. the problem is he has been caught for drugs in the minors on 2 occasions and has a rumoured reputation for being a "problem child"... AA believes the Blue Jays alleged superior club- house//organization karma/vibe/feel can turn around a "problem child". Jeffress is a good "shot in the dark" type of pick up... he cost nothing and will probably end up being nothing... but it can't hurt to try. its interesting to see what happens when u pick up a collection of "problem children" such as Jeffress, Escobar, and Rasmus and put them in the same dugout. izturis is a solid utility guy who can back up any where on the infield freeing up Alex Antho to "wheel and deal" with infielders. should the music stop while 1 of hte chairs is not filled the Manager can plug Izturis into this place. Izturis is more valuable to Toronto than your garden variety utility guy because he is NOT AMERICAN. Americans are loathe to go through customs and dislike the "cultural change" between Canada and the USA. NonAmericans are always adjusting to this and going through customs so its easier for the Jays to hold onto a non-American. Jays still need more than 1 starting pitcher. As constructed this roster is a 65 win team. | ||
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Ferrose
United States11378 Posts
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zer0das
United States8519 Posts
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8629079/jose-reyes-josh-johnson-verge-being-traded-miami-marlins-toronto-blue-jays Jose Reyes, Josh Johsnon, Mark Buehrle, John Buck, and Emilio Bonifacio... if the trade goes through. :> They're sending Yunel Escobar, Jake Marisnick and Adeiny Hechavarria and possibly more. | ||
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GARO
United States2255 Posts
Miami gave them a new stadium just to see one year of 'superstar' spending. | ||
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BloodNinja
United States2791 Posts
A lot of people seemed to think Showalter was going to get the award over Melvin. | ||
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zer0das
United States8519 Posts
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
On November 14 2012 11:36 GARO wrote: r o f l Miami gave them a new stadium just to see one year of 'superstar' spending. Yeah, I posted a great article in the 2012 thread about how the Marlins owners were basically con-men that stole a bunch of money from Miami on a sack of lies about their team, and half-way through last season they were already proving themselves to be those con-men. Not to mention that park looks stupid as hell. | ||
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
On November 14 2012 12:01 BloodNinja wrote: Davey Johnson and Bob Melvin won the 2012 manager of the year awards. A lot of people seemed to think Showalter was going to get the award over Melvin. I think either Showalter or Melvin is fine, but still dislike the complete lack of love that they give Bochy in the NL. | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16711 Posts
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slyboogie
United States3423 Posts
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
On November 14 2012 13:04 JimmyJRaynor wrote: The Marlins owner, Jeffrey Loria, has been a scumbag since day 1 with the Expos back in 1999. Pure scum. Yeah, agreed. Here is that article that I spoke of before: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/marlins-jeffrey-loria-david-samson-fire-sale-trade-hanley-ramirez-new-stadium-.html I thought it was good to see someone calling them out other than just the fans...then again it is not like Florida fans seem to give 2 shits about any of their teams half the time anyway (except the Heat that is.) | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16711 Posts
It does not make them a certainty to make the playoffs, but it improves their chances in 2013. Johnson is on the last year of his contract though. Keep in mind that the new Marlins manager was the High-A ball manager in the Jays system and knows a lot about the minor leaguers headed to Miami. Hechavarria will never be a very good hitter. Right now there MIGHT BE 3 shortstops in the majors that are better fielders than Hechavarria.. The question with Hechavarria is can he hit .250 and get a few walks so that he is not a liability in the batting order. Unless Hechavarria goes on a Lenny Dykstra style steroid binge he'll never be a power hitter. Reyes will greatly improve his offensive statistics in the Rogers Centre. Henderson Alverez is going to be a very very good pitcher... like 150+ career wins. The Blue Jays gave up a shit-tonne of talent to contend for 1 year... if they do not re-sign Johnson. I link up the live interview of Alan Ashby and Greg Zaun when it becomes available. | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
On November 15 2012 01:21 JimmyJRaynor wrote: Henderson Alverez is going to be a very very good pitcher... like 150+ career wins. sorry ... in what way do you think alverez is a good pitcher? | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
On November 15 2012 00:04 TheAmazombie wrote: Yeah, agreed. Here is that article that I spoke of before: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/marlins-jeffrey-loria-david-samson-fire-sale-trade-hanley-ramirez-new-stadium-.html I thought it was good to see someone calling them out other than just the fans...then again it is not like Florida fans seem to give 2 shits about any of their teams half the time anyway (except the Heat that is.) and an extension to the article, written this week http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/marlins-trade-a-baseball-tragedy-bud-selig-deserves-blame.html | ||
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Ferrose
United States11378 Posts
My God the Tigers payroll in 2013 is gonna be ridiculous. | ||
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
On November 15 2012 02:44 Ferrose wrote: Well the Tigers signed Torii Hunter. Guess Hunter/Jackson/Dirks is the new outfield and Delmon Young is gone. My God the Tigers payroll in 2013 is gonna be ridiculous. Damn. I was hoping that Torii would come to the NL. Oh well, don't worry Tiger's fan, your salary is still not going to come near Yanks or Dodgers.  | ||
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