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I was over on Maximonline, reading the articles :), and saw that they had a Baseball's worst managers list and guess who was number 1.

http://www.maximonline.com/sports/7th_inning/comments.aspx?id=4566

Somehow has been able to convince two venerable franchises to buy into his big-papa-bear act and gasp with awe as he steers 94-win talent to 86 victories…Won’t play anyone under the age of 26…Consistently leaves his starters in the game 20 pitches too long…Apparently believes OBP stands for “organized batting practice”…

Aurilia batting 4th? Huh?

 

Yeah I noticed that, where does he normally bat?

I think he batted 4th against the Cubs when Rusch pitched last time.

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Bah, nooby slow to the punch

I don't particularly like Mariotti. I'm assuming that Mariotti criticized baseball for not acting sooner about steroids. If this is the case the I have to agree with Mariotti on this issue. Steroids were banned in the United States as well as in the other professional sports well before they were banned in baseball. I understand that Selig was trying to get fans interested in the game again and he let the steroids go because of it. But Selig has to take accountability for not stopping the problem sooner. Selig always let Donald Fehr run the CBA discussions and usually ended up losing because of it. I'm not saying that, had I been commishioner, I would have institued a steroid program earlier. All I'm saying is that Selig needs to say "yes I ignored the problem for the good of the game" because I think that's why he did it. And I think that is Mariotti's point. As for the MacPhail and Reinsdorf, they shouldn't be saying anything because they sure as hell didn't say anything about instituting steroid testing because they were too busy raking in the money from all of the home runs. So they have no right to criticize Mariotti when they were part of the problem also.

I have to ask if you read the link provided in the first post? If what is said in the link it true it sounds like Selig try to get steriod testing back in 1994 and couldn't because of the MLBPA. It dosen't sound like he ignored the problem for the "good of the game" but had to strong of opposition from the MLBPA to get any thing done.

How can you not like a president that loves baseball this much?

I guess you can say the same thing about Fidel Castro?

how can you even evaluate him yet? he hasn't been in the position for more than a few months. saying something as drastic as that is a little premature, don't you think?

 

Considering his reported demands for Lugo and Huff (which weren't much different from LaMar's), I really don't think it was premature.

 

The Tampa Tribune reports that the Devil Rays may try to trade for Aaron Heilman, likely offering the Mets Julio Lugo in return.

 

Source: http://www.sptimes.com/2006/03/30/Rays/Maddon_won_t_fret_ove.shtml

 

Still think that claim wasn't premature?

I read the link and all it said about Lugo and Heilman was

They could also get quickly involved in a bigger deal with the Mets if they were to consider trading Aaron Heilman, who is unhappy about being bumped to the bullpen. The Mets have had interest in Julio Lugo and still have a need for an established second baseman.

Not saying that it will not happen, I just think that if that was Rotoworlds only source they are reading a little to much into the statement. It just mentions that the 2 players could be involved in a trade but I saw nothing suggesting that it would have to be straight up. As far as we know, the Rays might was a few prospecs from the Mets as well.

but the standard number is 773-404-cubs

I'll write down the number and keep it for next year. If you don't want to mess with mailing them I can call and have them sent. Thanks agian

I still like 'Washington Generals.'

 

I like that too, the AA Round Rock Express of the Astros used to be the Jackson Generals. So the "Generals" I guess is open now.

 

I'm guessing the Washington Generals was a joke since it was the name of the team the Globetrotters always played and only won 1 game in 40 years. I couldn't tell if you knew this from your post and I'm sorry if I missed something.

 

No joke.

I guess with some of the moves that the Nationals have made, it makes since to take the name of the team that holds the record for the most consecutive losses :)

I still like 'Washington Generals.'

 

I like that too, the AA Round Rock Express of the Astros used to be the Jackson Generals. So the "Generals" I guess is open now.

I'm guessing the Washington Generals was a joke since it was the name of the team the Globetrotters always played and only won 1 game in 40 years. I couldn't tell if you knew this from your post and I'm sorry if I missed something.

I found this answer from the chat interesting and thought I would pass it on.

Who plays shortstop for the Cubs if they don't sign Furcal? Neifi Perez? Nomar?

JERRY CRASNICK

I think they'll go with the kid, Ronny Cedeno at short, and play Todd Walker at second next year. That way Neifi can be their super utility guy. If they pick up a shortstop, Cedeno will go to second and they'll trade Walker to an AL team.

This is the first time I think I really heard some say they thought Walker could stay with the Cubs. Getting Furcal would be nice, but if this is right (I'm not saying it is), at least we might not looking at Neifi starting if they don't.

I believe The Penguin has Bruce suspended over a vat of boiling oil.

 

Or is it The Riddler?

It must be the Riddler because I wouldn't think that Ron Cey would have anything against Bruce.