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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 23, 2012 17:22:33 GMT -6
What the hell, why not start now.
Ozzie kicked out of Miami after only one year and Ferrell moves from Toronto to Boston.
It will be interesting to see how well Ferrell fits in Boston. I know some Blue Jay fans who are in a "dont let the door hit you in the ass" mood. Given he was "traded" for a couple players, and Ozzie was traded for three players a year ago, I have to wonder if a new trend is developing where managerial skills are treated on a par with on the field skills... coaching draft next new thing in baseball.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Oct 23, 2012 18:15:24 GMT -6
I have been expecting this to come any day. He's an asshole!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Oct 23, 2012 18:31:46 GMT -6
Bobby V to Miami?
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 24, 2012 5:48:57 GMT -6
Ferrell, sooner or later, is going to be ripped to shreds in Boston. He's been making it known for the past year that he wanted to manage in Boston, and it sounds like the players are with him. That being the case, it might work. If it doesnt, 2013 in Boston could make 2012 look like a walk in the park.
Valentine in Miami? Not sure I would go there if I were him. 7 managers in 7 years and two of those went on to lead other teams into the playoffs? Not exactly a place to pad the resume, and after Boston, his career could be on the line. If he goes, he will need a bigger hand than the owner has given other recent managers... good luck there.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 25, 2012 10:38:13 GMT -6
BTW- Rumors circulating that Jim Leyland will be leaving Detroit after the series is over. His contract is up and hasnt been renewed. Earlier in the season speculation was that he would be let go because of the way Detroit had been underperforming, now the word is retirement.
GOD NO, NOT VALENTINE
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 30, 2012 9:56:19 GMT -6
Nope, Leyland will be back. Seems that getting swept in the WS means that its not time to retire...
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Oct 30, 2012 14:08:50 GMT -6
Valverde is gone... no loss there, he can practice his "entry onto the field of play" routine now without the hassle of having to workout his pitching arm.
Delmon Young is gone. Mediocre shortstop, but a bat that seemed to come alive in clutch situations. Hopefully, Martinez, who missed the entire season can come back and fill that role.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Nov 7, 2012 1:00:29 GMT -6
Haven't keep up with this post but as far as the Giants go they need to resign Scuturo and Pagan. They also may have a little contest for closer next year between Romo and Wilson. Oh yeah is Lincencum done?
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 7, 2012 7:57:19 GMT -6
Lincecum might look good in a Mets uniform. Scutaro & Pagan might look good in a Mets uniform *again*.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Nov 7, 2012 13:16:59 GMT -6
It is going to come down to who is willing to spend the dollars.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 7, 2012 13:21:03 GMT -6
Then forget it -- Bernie Madoff has all of the Mets $
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 7, 2012 15:59:02 GMT -6
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Post by Merlot Joe on Nov 7, 2012 19:23:33 GMT -6
The Mets just didn't work out for him. I still think he is a better player than the way he has performed.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 7, 2012 19:35:00 GMT -6
I think he's done -- he was never the same after his concussion.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Nov 8, 2012 0:47:28 GMT -6
Running into a pole at full speed has a habit of doing that to a person.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 8, 2012 9:03:35 GMT -6
Well, if anyone would know ...
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Nov 8, 2012 9:22:09 GMT -6
Running into a pole at full speed has a habit of doing that to a person. Thats why its called "Strippers Syndrome" |
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Post by Merlot Joe on Nov 13, 2012 23:54:31 GMT -6
That didn't last long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AP source: Marlins trade 3 stars to Blue Jays
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' spending spree a year ago didn't work, so now they're trying another payroll purge, shedding some of their biggest stars and their multimillion-dollar salaries in one blockbuster deal.
Rebranded in a new ballpark at the start of 2012, the Marlins were up to their old ways Tuesday, swapping high-priced talent for top prospects. Miami traded All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes, left-hander Mark Buehrle and ace right-hander Josh Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the agreement said.
The person confirmed the trade to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams weren't officially commenting. The person said the trade sent several of the Blue Jays' best young players to Miami.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Nov 14, 2012 6:12:43 GMT -6
The Marlins are like Stalin's Russia, every once in a while you kill off the entire leadership below the guy on top and start over.
Edited: I would have a very hard time being a Marlins fan. One of the things I value as a fan of any team in any sport is continuity from one season to the next and within a season. These dumping of players would drive me away from any team that would do it. I understand trading players for strategic reason, to get a certain player for a certain position, or filling a gap to improve a team. But these wholesale trades... I would lose interest in a team pretty quickly.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 14, 2012 8:55:09 GMT -6
I'm grateful for the Marlins' fire sales -- that's how the Mets got Piazza. Too bad Reyes isn't coming back to the Mets.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Nov 14, 2012 9:46:10 GMT -6
Oh, dont get me wrong, its a zero sum game for the most part and pretty much everybody else gains by it... I just couldnt be a Marlins fan.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Nov 14, 2012 12:43:01 GMT -6
I think the Marlin thought that in 2012 the would shoot to the top of the NL East and take control. New Stadium, Ozzie as manager. Jose Reyes deal and a few others. Things started to fall to shit so the dump Handley Ramirez and the the ship shank. It doesn't surprise me they are cleaning house and trying to start over.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 14, 2012 13:22:13 GMT -6
Now I bet they'll over-perform and win the division next year.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Nov 14, 2012 13:23:38 GMT -6
EXCELLENT- Tigers sign Torii Hunter... put him in the #2 spot with Fielder and Cabrera behind him, pitch around THAT
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 14, 2012 13:59:23 GMT -6
Could've used him against the Giants.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Nov 14, 2012 14:05:45 GMT -6
Next year
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Nov 14, 2012 14:17:07 GMT -6
Assuming everybody stays healthy and Cabrera doesn't hit .220 with 10HR's
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Nov 14, 2012 14:45:48 GMT -6
True, but we should have Victor Martinez back. It will be interesting to see how he is after a year off... he could be the DH if he cant play position
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Post by Merlot Joe on Nov 14, 2012 17:26:42 GMT -6
That's what they all say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Nov 15, 2012 7:04:30 GMT -6
Next Year... the beauty and the insanity of baseball until there isnt one... go Expos... or better yet... go Pilots
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