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Texas & North Carolina will be playing in the new Texas Stadium in December. Looks like a good game to go to.

I think that is correct. So they would have the #1 and #2 pick in the draft leading up to next year. What would really prevent them from being able to negotiate with Strasburg up until the draft next year. I realize its not really within league rules, but in this case why not make an exception since teams can strike pre-draft deals. Strasburg would have to give the Nationals permission to draft him again. Is that new? Just thinking back to when we drafted Fuld again.

I think that is correct. So they would have the #1 and #2 pick in the draft leading up to next year. What would really prevent them from being able to negotiate with Strasburg up until the draft next year. I realize its not really within league rules, but in this case why not make an exception since teams can strike pre-draft deals.

So if the Nats don't sign Strasburg this year, do they get the 2nd pick in the draft as compensation for him as part of the new rule?

Yes. 12 Hits today, 8 walks, and 1 HBP =D>

Glad to see him signed on.

Gooch could potentially see some playing time tonight they are saying.

No package with Wells or Rios as earlier reported? There's got to be more to that deal, I can't believe the muts turned that down straight up. As much as people hate Hendry here, I am very glad we don't have Omar Minaya.

I'll be suprised if he actually gets fined. MLS doesn't have the balls.

I'm glad the Cards dumped him a couple of years ago.

Proof that douchebag is contagious being in the same clubhouse as Bruan.

I like how that article says JJ Hardy could be available in the right deal. Its like the Cubs saying Fontanot could be available if thats what it took to get Halladay.

Ok, why is this the biggest major? I'm speaking from shameless ignorance here. It seems to me like the "biggest major of the year" is always the one that finished most recently. The birth place of golf, links style golf, very old courses. Kind of like why Wimbledon is the biggest major in tennis. Just a since of history every year this time, kind of like going to Wrigley or Fenway.

Thank god I don't have to listen to Rob Dibble for 9 innings again today.

[expletive] them!

Kenny Cooper takes a Ralph Macchio to the gut for the penalty. I've never liked the long run on the penalties but it works for the 2-1 lead.

The officiating is pathetic as to be expected.

Trading a potential All-star center fielder that you have in your possession for the next 5 years, for a 32 year old starting pitcher who you only control for 1 year and 3 months, isn't a good way to build a team. I'd trade him for Wallace, Jones and anyone else they wanted in the minors, if it would be enough. Not sure it is. By time the deadline rolls around, the price tag of prospects may drop a little. Maybe. It could. I still think he's gonna be a Ranger. They have a ton of prospects they could give up for him. Hell a package of Smoak, Feliz, and a throw in should get it done and most teams can't match that. Rangers seem like an excellent fit, and they definitely have the prospects. I'm not sure how their money situation is, though. Does Halladay have a no trade clause? I wonder if he'd want to pitch in that home ball park? He's great enough that it shouldn't matter, but still. I think the Rangers are the perfect fit. They do have money if they choose to spend it. In all likelihood Blalock will be gone next year freeing up some more for them. For me the biggest question is do they want to give up the prospects its going to take to get him. They have done probably the best job in baseball the past 3 years in loading up their farm system. Giving up Feliz and/or Smoak for Halladay is a tough call for a young team that has a great future. To me the Rangers are built for next year and beyond not this season.

What I think is really going to help him is that he doesn't have to shoot real low to win it. If he can just keep pace, and continue to be mistake free he has a shot. Of course that's easier said than done.

How can you manage to make out the details through the standard def? I was watching it this morning and the picture looked fine, plus all your going to see in HD is the grey cloudy/rainy skies and the wind blowing things around.

if people stop eating gross arby's food, the cards might have to declare bankruptcy too. but curly fries are so tasty. I dig me some roast beef and cheddar with lots and lots of horsie sauce. Yes, but Arby's sauce instead.

Not bad going to the Championship League, at least its something for him. Dallas is going to really suck now.

I don't mind this. He needs to play somewhere. Looks like he has signed with DC.

What the hell is mun2? Is that right? I've heard of mun2 when I lived in South Texas, but thought it was more like the spanish version of public access.