MacPhail: Deal is dead (p. 297), stop posting, go outside

[SweetZombieJesus]

While I still cringe when Roberts is referred to as a marginal upgrade over DeRosa (maybe if DeRosa plays at the best we can expect while Roberts plays at about his average it's a wash), I doubt Pie will be part of the deal.

 

I agree however, I'm not going to give up two major league ready or near ready players for Brian Roberts. I'd do Gallagher/Pie and young guy with potential.

[RammyFanny]

I doubt Callis has a great source knowing who we're talking about trading and decides to break his info in his chat. I bet (and hope) he's just referring to the Rosenthal stuff.

 

But Bruce, if you're lurking, we need you more than ever :wink:

[RammyFanny]

And if we deal Pie we better not be dealing Gallagher with him.

[Pushfrog98]

I've just had my dinner and i feel physically sick about Pie/Gallagher and more for Roberts. Whats the point why? why? why? i don't get it? i know i'm a stupid english guy but why the hell would we pay that price for a marginal upgrade? this will make me really angry.....like that crazy german kid smashing his computer on youtube.

That's what you get for eating dinner at 3:30pm!

 

 

[Soul]

Happy 150 everyone!

[WrigleyinEngland]

While I still cringe when Roberts is referred to as a marginal upgrade over DeRosa (maybe if DeRosa plays at the best we can expect while Roberts plays at about his average it's a wash), I doubt Pie will be part of the deal.

 

I've not read all the reasoning on why/why not roberts is a marginal upgrade but here is my 2 cents.........For me to give up the best position prospect we have had in a while as well as a potential #3/4 starter who i contorl for a number of years i better be getting more than a guy who is only under control for 2 years and wheather marginal or not wont push us over the top. That is what it comes down to, do you give up your best position prospect and one of your best SP options for a guy who doesnt drastically improve your chances of winning in the playoffs.

[Guest]

I'm not sure Callis is the one to go to in regards to trade rumors but that is disconcerting.

[Post Count Padder]

I don't know what's more amazing, that this trade hasn't happened yet, or that this thread has reached 150 pages.

[C.C.]

We made it to 150! We should all be proud.

[erik316wttn]

The only way I part with Pie and Gallagher is if we get both Roberts and Bedard.

[Mephistopheles]

WHAT ABOUT PIE AND GALLAGHER FOR GREENE!

[Burtonbell]

WHAT ABOUT PIE AND GALLAGHER FOR GREENE!

 

 

Nah, no GRIT. Theriot is fine anyway. He makes solid contact, and he hustles.

[Mephistopheles]

white shortstops automatically have grit.

[Outshined_One]

white shortstops automatically have grit.

 

Flowing blonde locks do not lend themselves to grit.

 

In fact, they make old, balding, overweight sportswriters jealous and vindictive.

[rawaction]

white shortstops automatically have grit.

 

Flowing blonde locks do not lend themselves to grit.

 

In fact, they make old, balding, overweight sportswriters jealous and vindictive.

 

No. White SS do automatically have grit. Along with white point guards (Jason Williams being the exception), white runningbacks and wide receivers.

[Balsa]

I've just had my dinner and i feel physically sick about Pie/Gallagher and more for Roberts. Whats the point why? why? why? i don't get it? i know i'm a stupid english guy but why the hell would we pay that price for a marginal upgrade? this will make me really angry.....like that crazy german kid smashing his computer on youtube.

I just really hope it doesn't happen.

[inari]

It's alright. Markakis is going to be coming our way as well.

[brinoch]

white shortstops automatically have grit.

 

Flowing blonde locks do not lend themselves to grit.

 

In fact, they make old, balding, overweight sportswriters jealous and vindictive.

 

No. White SS do automatically have grit. Along with white point guards (Jason Williams being the exception), white runningbacks and wide receivers.

 

Exactly. And black players are always "blessed with tremendous athletic gifts." I love blatant racial stereotypes which are constantly repeated by virtually every commentator. Seriously, if every "analyst" who spouted this stuff was fired, would this mean I could watch a game without annoying (and offensive) inanities? That would be great.

[inari]

Quit acting like a fiery Latino. That's Z's job.

[SouthSideRyan]

Khalil probably doesn't apply because most sportswriters think he's black.

[OleMissCub]

white runningbacks

 

What the heck is that? Never heard of it.

[b_wiggy_66]

wow....150

[BRASKYS SCOTCH]

wow....150

 

It's the oil spill of threads ... with a bevy of drunken captains.

[17 Seconds]

I think the Pie stuff is all a bunch of garbage. Rosenthal mentioned it and then all of a sudden everyone else started copying him. I don't know what's more ridiculous, the prospect of trading Pie and Gallagher for Brian Roberts, or the fact that a lot of people on orioleshangout.com wouldn't like thar return. Hilarious.

[RedFlash]

I think the Pie stuff is all a bunch of garbage. Rosenthal mentioned it and then all of a sudden everyone else started copying him. I don't know what's more ridiculous, the prospect of trading Pie and Gallagher for Brian Roberts, or the fact that a lot of people on orioleshangout.com wouldn't like thar return. Hilarious.

 

ONLY way I would do Pie/Gallagher for Roberts, is if Adam Loewen is coming back with Brian Roberts, otherwise, I doubt that rumor has any merit.