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What the heck is the point of a car that big?

Congrats Steelers.

More Jimmy from ESPN! Woo!

Perverts who think monster on robot love is hot? =P~

We have a new ball game folks

that hummer ad was creepy

You know, I've decided to root for Seattle, screw Pittsburgh and their fans.

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When I think firesale, I think of teams dumping salaries to save money. Pittsburgh sent some cash along in that deal, so I don't think it's fair to say that Hendry took advantage of a firesale in that instance. The trade was a pure salary dump. The cash going the Cubs way was a small amount (<< $1M). The Pirates didn't have to pay the remainder of the 3M due Ramirez that year or the 6M for the next season. Lofton at 1M (up to 1.5M in incentives) was also a sizable amount. Considering that the cash going the cubs way was way less than 1M, let's not go praising Hendry for getting some cash and thereby making a fleecing out of a salary dump. The cash sent the cubs way was about the same amount as the difference in Lofton's and Hernandez's salaries. The Cubs were not the only team to make lopsided deals with the Pirates that season. Scott Sauerbeck and Mike Williams were dealt for used jockstraps. That is what makes what the Pirates did a firesale. Hendry does deserve all the credit in the world for putting together the package to get Ramirez/Lofton, rather than letting them slip by. Great job, Jim. I'm just saying that the ARam/Lofton deal wasn't the fleecing everyone thinks it is only b/c it is was a firesale. In the Hawkins deal I thought Hendry was dealing from the position of least advantage and pulled off a lopsided deal in our favor. I expected a used jockstrap for Hawkins after the way he pitched. I agree, with all your points. The Williams/Aardsma for Hawkins trade was amazing. On the other hand the Ramirez/Lofton trade was a salary dump at a time when very few teams could add payroll.

Alright everyone bold prediction time... Pittsburgh - 24 Seattle - 20

I personally don't see a match with the Cubs and Boston. Boston isn't going to pay Manny to play elsewhere. The Cubs could likely expand the budget to absorb his contract, but if we did, I wouldn't offer as much in terms of players. If I'm taking on Manny's contract, then I'm not offering as much in the way of players. I might offer Murton and Williams or something comparable to that, but not much more. As far as Abreu, the contract isn't as ornerous and Abreu is a better defender, but not as potent with the bat. I'd offer a package of Williams, Pie, and Wellemeyer for Abreu. I'd substitute Welly for another minor leaguer if they desired. If they prefered Murton to Pie, I'd do that. If they prefered Hill to Williams, I could make that switch, but those are the deals I'd consider. I doubt the Sox or Pilly would be willing to do those deals. BTW, love the new avatar!

haha same here, that post was awesome!

I like leagues with short benches, it creates an environment where there's more trading and wavier wire work.

I'd really like to see what Dusty could do with a veteran like Simontacchi. :lol:

Funny, however just make sure children aren't around for that one :wink:

Hardy har har har

Welcome to the dark side Derwood!

It'd be a good deal for the Sox however the Phillies would gain payroll flexibility for 07.

Thanks for the posts guys. Next question, do young players like Pie ever become "patient" hitters or is Guerrero\Soriano the ceiling? edit - Guerrero is awesome but is pretty unique and probably was very hard to project

Not a troll post, I'm just new to evaluating prospects... I guess I don't really understand why Pie is rated so highly. I know he's young with great tools however he strikes out a ton and he hardly ever takes a walk. Do players like him ever develop a lot of patience? Are there any comparable major league stud players who had similar numbers in the minors at his age? Hasn't he only had one really good season?

Two problems with Reyes: 1) Lacks a really flithy out pitch 2) Durability concerns Considering Sickels is SABER minded I'm a little surpised Pie got a B+.

This statement drew a shake of the head from me... as if to say why on earth is a statement like this even thinkable. ](*,) Neifi got more years. :wink:

I don't think getting Thomas for 500k was much of an option. They only had until the arby deadline to sign him(since offering arbitration would be suicide), right? I don't think there's any way Thomas would've signed that early for that little. Maybe, hard to say. That said the Sox gave up a lot for a guy who's going to be primarily a DH.

Question, what would you rather have? Thome for about 7.5m a year or Thomas for 500k, Rowand and 2 solid pitching prospects. Kenny messed up.

Lee's Career Al's Career' I love Derrek Lee as a player. That being said, your post is that of a crack head. Let's not be so hasty when Lee has had one great year. As a crackhead this post offends me. Crack isn't nearly powerful enough drug to fool me in to thinking Lee is a better overall player. You sir owe an apology to me and crackheads everywhere.