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  1. cbbryan
    The greatest part of that article is Bonds saying "in 5 years when I retire..." WHAT! Can his knees hold together 5 more years? I thought maybe 2 more years playing as a DH, but no way does he play 5 more years?!?!
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    If you believe the rumor that the Yankees offered a 5 year 150 million dollar deal. He actually opted out of an 8/240 million dollar deal. IMHO, he's trying to do better then his original 10 year 252 million that he signed w/ Texas. I think there is some question as to if he'll receive that much.
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    http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/leo_gomez_autograph.jpg Leo Gomez! I remember him well!
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    I wish we had Theo Epstein.. Does he have an opt out like ARod? Maybe we can get both!
  5. cbbryan
    Boston Wins the WS!
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    Fair to note, though: Unless the rules have changed in the last few years, I don't believe teams directly receiving revenue from jerseys. I think it is shared equally among all teams. I believe you're right on US sales. I don't think it is shared for jerseys outside the US. There is obviously other revenue streams that ARod will help. I'm not an expert on what all is shared and what is not. He's worth every penny, IMO, though!
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    In baseball? Absolutely. Great is very rare. Pretty good (I know you said 'very', but grant me a little license) is abundant. With A-Rod at SS or 2B, you are giving ~10% of your team's plate appearances to one of the best hitters in the game, and you are doing it from a position that your competitors have to fill with slap hitters. You start your team with A-Rod at a middle infield position, and I start mine with Ryan Theriot, and that difference is almost insurmountable if you don't do anything stupid with your remaining 24 roster spots. I actually agree here. ARod is worth every penny. The Cubs would easy match the 50,000 jerseys in the first week that the Yankees did when ARod arrived in NY. The marketing side of ARod is limitless and he improves the product on the field. Just tell Hendry to backload the contract so the Trib. doesn't have to worry about paying the salary! :lol:
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    Let's not get ahead of ourselves. It only takes two teams to bid against each other and he may get $30/per. I've heard all kinds of teams are interested in talking to him. Cubs, Angels, Dodgers, Boston, Florida! And if the Yanks lose Posada, they may try to get back into the bidding. I'm just not convinced it's not about the money. His agent is Scott Boras, it's always about the money............... ask Kevin Millwood.
  9. cbbryan
    Apparently, Theo sees Lowell as a "core" player and intends to resign him to a 3-4 year deal. That's per FOX on the game tonight. Obviously, ARod being available may change their thought process, but that has been their stance on Lowell thus far.
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    Boston is a real likelihood, IMO. They'd be like a video game team. I don't think the BoSox will be players in the A-rod sweepstakes. They have Lowell who plays well in Fenway, performs well during the regular and postseason and complements the team well, and not to mention he is a much cheaper alternative than A-rod.Besides I wonder how Boston feels about A-rod making his big announcement on the day they're gonna clinch the WS :lol: I think Lowell will stay with Boston as well. I believe he's also a FA at the end of the year.
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    BTW, Boras can't score high marks with Selig with reporting this during the WS. I don't know that there's anything Selig can do about it though.
  12. cbbryan
    If A-Rod can't play SS anymore, I'd play him at 2B and keep ARam. Should ARod actually sign with the Cubs, they should ink Pie in CF and leave him there.
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    I believe it's an extention of his current deal. The Yankees want to keep Texas on the hook for remainder of his current deal with the money they (Texas) still has to pay. I've heard that Boras thinks ARod should be the first 40-45 Million/Year guy in MLB. I wonder how important that is to ARod.
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    That's because not many sub 90 win teams make the playoffs due to the fact there wasn't always an extended playoff format. It'll still be a rare occurrence but Going forward I expect it'll happen more often. probably true. I would like to believe there is some correlation between regular season wins and world series wins . . . maybe not though. I still think it has more to do w/ who happens to get hot in the playoffs. Like someone said earlier, the 2006 Cardinals were not the best team. Of course, had Detroit Tiger pitchers been able to go the series without an error they would probably be the 2006 Champs. Colorado is a perfect example this year. While they're talented I don't think I would have expected them to do so well in the playoffs. On the flip side, the Yankees where one of the best teams the second half and couldn't win a series!
  15. cbbryan

    Fontenot

    cbbryan replied to soapy's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    He has Augie Ojeda written all over him. Although he does have a better bat.
  16. cbbryan
    So, did I place 13th, or did I move up?
  17. cbbryan
    Just a note, but all of my closers are exempt!
  18. cbbryan
    I have an 2 extra closers and a bunch of good bats if someone has room under their cap. I'll also be willing to trade Harang, Penny, or Zambrano in the right deal. I'm willing to listen to any offers. Just PM, or IM on WindowsLive: CBryan@hobbyboxsports.com
  19. cbbryan
    This series was embarrassing!
  20. cbbryan
    What a GREAT GAME!!!!! I haven't been this excited about Illini football since Jeff George! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! They're a fun team to watch. I hope Zook hangs around for a long time!
  21. cbbryan
    Valverde is possibly the ugliest reliever ever! Guy looks "challenged."
  22. cbbryan
    Livan Hernandez and Micah Owings. We could tie this thing up. I am not giving up yet. This team is very tough at home. That is why last night was crucial. One win at home. Then big Z in Game 4. You'd take your chances in Game 5 right? I mean, the worm has to turn right? EVERY break has gone AZ way so far. Silly cardinal fan. we don't get breaks. 98 years and all. Don't give up. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? WAWAWAWAWHAT?
  23. cbbryan
    I'll give you that. I'm suprised it's not an aviator yet!
  24. cbbryan
    Livan Hernandez and Micah Owings. We could tie this thing up. I am not giving up yet. This team is very tough at home. That is why last night was crucial. One win at home. Then big Z in Game 4. You'd take your chances in Game 5 right? I mean, the worm has to turn right? EVERY break has gone AZ way so far. You would hope. They aren't technically eliminated if they lose, but they'll have to play alot better to have a chance to beat this team 3 in a row.
  25. cbbryan
    GREAT!
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