CoolHandLuke

Thank god for the sacrifice.

Zambrano is still under team control for at least a year meaning the early part of the contract only has to buy out his arbitration year(s). I guess what I'm trying to say is that the overall value will probably be in the oswalt ballpark, but the first year at least (is '07 Z's last year of arbitration?) could very possibly be in the 8-12 range.

I would Sign Loretta to play second. Sign Barry Zito. Sign Craig Wilson to be the number 1 bat off the bench and to be a very capable backup for my next move. Trade for JD. Drew. Not sure what it would take, but I have a feeling Coletti would love to rid himself of the Depodesta signing who only hits 20 homers for his 11 million dollars. Trade for Carl Crawford to play CF. Again not sure what it would take and also not sure if he could play center, but he is fast so I can't see him not being able to handle it. He only costs 4 million next year but with all the young talent the drays have I have heard some rumblings that he could be available. Theriot would back up Izturis and Loretta. Soto would backup Barrett. I guess the bench would be made up of Theriot, Wilson, Soto, maybe Scott Moore and maybe a speedy cf backup like Lofton or Roberts. The rotation would depend on the cost of Crawford because it might take Hill or Prior (If Zambrano is what they wanted I would most likely look in another direction) I guess it would be something like: 1)Zambrano 2)Zito (or schmidt, if we cant sign either of them, then I guess we are screwed) 3)Hill or Prior -or If we can get Crawford with a package of a few of the Marshall/Guzmans then they would both slot in the rotation. 4)a journeymanish guy like Meche, Padilla, or like someone previously said Wolf 5)Guzman/Marshall/Mateo etc given a chance to win the job in ST(anyone else who maybe be ready to win a job?) The bullpen would be Howry, Eyre, Wuertz, Woody (low base with incentives), Dempster (unless I can trade him for some decent prospects, if not I will pitch him carefully in nice spots to build his value up and try to trade him before the deadline) and then a guy like Aardsma would have a shot to be the 6th man (any other young guys ready to fight for a spot?) Nobody would be designated as Closer (not at first at least) the best pitcher for the situation at hand would be used (closer by committee?! it would work if implemented correctly with quality arms) I did the rough salaries earlier with giving Aramis a new contract similar to Lees and Zambrano an escelating contract with a similar overall value to Oswalts. I don't think either Loretta or Wilson would take too much. Zito i estimated at about 12 which is probably low especially if he pitches well this post season. It came out to a bit over 100, we'll call it 105. That is what I would try to do. Lineup: Crawford Drew Lee Ramirez Barrett Murton Loretta Izturis bench: Theriot Wilson Soto speedy cheap CF backup (or pagan possibly) Moore or cheap veteran infielder Rotation: Zambrano Zito Hill Meche Prior (I want to assume that I can get Crawford with a package centering on Guzman and Marshall :lol: ) Bullpen: Howry Eyre Wood Dempster Wuertz Aardsma I guess that leaves me one short so I would probably have another middle infielder (Neifi! anyone?) just kidding. This plan heavily depends on Crawford actually being availalbe and not just available but available for something we have besides Zambrano. Jacque I guess got dealt, maybe in the Drew deal. Cedeno starts at short in Iowa.

Garrett Wolfe number 1! :D

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Did Karros just say that Marco Scutaro is the A's MVP?

I want Razor Shines for his name alone.

I don't think a sad depressing song is very appropriate. That would imply sadness that Dusty is leaving. My vote goes to the Hallelujah chorus.

With 1250 strikeouts by the pitching staff this year, the Cubs have lead all mlb every single season since 2001! Wooohooo

She did. I was just going to write that... I meant, he looked like a guy who was forced to do a press conference where he'd be asked about prospective dates just after his wife left him. He didn't seem the least bit interested in who would next manage the Cubs. Maybe he'll go back on the field. That would be fine by me as long as he gave up his GM duties and had nothing to do with personnel decisions.

good call, Nostradamus

He supposedly will be available this offseason. Are the Dodgers hoping he opts out of his remaining 3 years and $33M to save money, or do they want him to opt in, so that they can trade him for some value? I seem to recall that he already has stated that he will not opt out. I would definately like to see Jones traded, followed by the aquisition of Drew. After his somewhat down year I would think that it wouldn't take much to get him (unless of course he is on fire in the playoffs). What would the dodgers ask in return do you think?

Did he say something along the lines of: Maybe if I did a better job then things would have turned out better?

Wow, they just showed when Hendry first introduced Baker to the media and his appearance has gone way down the crapper since then.

BYE DUSTY :D

I suddenly feel pretty bad for him.

I don't care about the gosh darn 85 bears!

Where can I watch/listen to the press conference?

Callis said that Ed Campusano was in the group that just missed the cut.

Wow, this guy is obviously very much tools over performance. He later states that he thinks Colvin has a chance to crack the top 100.

Lets hope the free agent rating system remains as screwy as in the past and they keep supplemental picks around for another year. We could end up with the sox first round pick!

BA named Colvin the top prospect in the NWL! Pawalek #9 http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262517.html

Where do you think he will be on the top 20, if at all? I am excited to see the list tomorrow.