Clem Fandango

Mentioned it in the fantasy thread but thought it might deserve its own separate thread. Also didn't know if it should go in minor league discussions or general baseball. Either way... http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/schmuck/2009/05/wieters_arrives_friday.html

Just found this... http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/schmuck/2009/05/wieters_arrives_friday.html Guess that answers that

precisely

Raul Ibanez at 6th place in the OF voting is a travesty

when has hendry severely overpaid in a trade? i've got one in like 6 years of him being a GM, juan pierre. in trades for good major league players, hendry has actually not paid all that much (nomar, lee, ramirez, harden). I wonder if Hoff is going to be part of this along with all the usual suspects. Oh, Hendry also overpaid for Kevin "[expletive]" Gregg. I don't see why the Padres would need someone like Hoffpauir. Gonzalez has him blocked (and they got Blanks in the minors), they probably won't move Giles for reasons similar to the Cubs not moving Lee. He could take time away from Chase Headley, that's about it. But Headley has been a casualty of home/road splits. He's not too bad when hitting away from Petco, so who's to say Hoffpauir will be as good as Headley is in Petco? Now that I think about it, it'd be nice if they swing a deal for Peavy & Headley, since Headley is primarily a 3B, but that won't happen When all this is over, I just really hope Vitters is still on the team one way or the other. I'm not gonna hold my breath on that though if a deal actually goes through

I propose that the phrase "I'm just Joshing you" be changed to "I'm just Milesing you" because Aaron Miles is an effing joke

I've given it a lot of thought, and I've decided to stop being so selfish. I've decided to play third base for the Cubs. I figure the only requirements they're looking for is 1) Does a baseball mitt fit on your hand? 2) Can you swing a 32oz bat? 3) Do you have two legs? I fit the description perfectly. Don't worry, I'm on my way to save the team from certain peril

Man, it's not even close. At least I'm in 2nd with a long way to go still. Iannetta going on the DL isn't going to help my cause either

Jake Fox

Another reason the White Sox suck

Blaming the umps will only make the situation worse if it already exists. I half believe him. He has to know that talking about it publically could worsen it, why would he take that risk if it weren't actually happening? I don't doubt they're stretching his strike zone on occasion, but he still isn't hitting the ball well and needs to turn it around soon before the fans start giving him something new to be vocal about

Carmona got worked today in Cleveland. Tampa scored 5 runs on him in the 2nd. Carmona's final line 1.1IP 5ER 5BB 3K's. His ERA jumped from 5.74 to 6.43. Oh yeah, and David Price is pitching and struck out 3 batters in the first inning.

Awesome, thanks Southpaw for all the work you do with this. :clapping:

I would assume it's gonna happen sooner rather than later. They can't be too happy with Zaun and Moeller's combined production at this point. They're both pathetic. A combined .209/.277/.344 with 2HR and 4RBI in 171 plate appearances. Gross

I'm anxious to see the updated results, had some big weeks out of some of my guys

that's a good looking team. if you need to drop Parra for either of them I'd get Ortiz. Obviously pitching is the strong suit in that league, but you've already got a nice staff. Having Ortiz on the bench can't hurt as much, plus in the chance he turns it around he'd make for good trade bait. I don't know, your pitching staff already looks stacked. I'd say go for Ortiz. Can't hurt any

It's nearing that time when he can be called up, right? Is Baltimore planning on calling up, I haven't seen any news on it. The recent call up of David Price makes me think he'll be next and soon. He hasn't really been tearing the cover off the ball in the minors this year. Is it possible Baltimore will keep him in the minors a bit longer? My offense is struggling bad right now, but he's on my bench and I could use that extra boost if he's as good as everyone says he'll be

Would you need to drop someone for Ortiz? I honestly don't think he'll turn it around to where he's cranking out 40 HR seasons again. Maybe 20-25 tops, but if you're replacing someone you're not playing with him there can't be much harm in it. If it's Parra for Lohse, I don't know. Both are kind of a mixed bag who can give you a great start or a terrible start. Lohse has better numbers right now, but he's more like a lesser of two evils.

He's 24th

THAT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH WE'RE D00MED!!!!11!

Cliff Lee being on there is a joke too. Did they ignore the rest of his career when taking him into consideration? But yeah, Aram, Adrian Gonzales, Markakis. Holliday being there is a joke, his splits are ludicrous. Oh Jesus, I just noticed Josh Beckett at #16. Josh effing Beckett? Really? He of the career 3.86 ERA and only two seasons of an ERA+ higher than 118 with a current ERA+ of 85? Pfft. Becket is an overrated pitcher. They're obviously basing a lot of these on current performnance and lot on past performance, but Beckett has had one good full season and it was the year the Red Sox won the championship, and that makes him #16 on the list of the best players in the game today. B.S.

Apparently Miguel Cabrera isn't better than Dustin Pedroia

If you know, you want to laugh... or get pissed at the ignorance of hall of fame baseball players. Some of them are right, most are wrong in terms of placement. A lot should be higher, a lot should be lower, some shouldn't be on there at all. 1. Albert Pujols 1B, Cardinals 2. Alex Rodriguez 3B, Yankees 3. Johan Santana SP, Mets 4. Manny Ramirez LF, Dodgers 5. Hanley Ramirez SS, Marlins 6. Chase Utley 2B, Phillies 7. Roy Halladay SP, Blue Jays 8. Derek Jeter SS, Yankees 9. Mariano Rivera RP, Yankees 10. Chipper Jones 3B, Braves 11. Ryan Howard 1B, Phillies 12. Grady Sizemore CF, Indians 13. David Wright 3B, Mets 14. Justin Morneau 1B, Twins 15. Jimmy Rollins SS, Phillies 16. Josh Beckett SP, Red Sox 17. Mark Teixeira 1B, Yankees 18. Dustin Pedroia 2B, Red Sox 19. Tim Lincecum SP, Giants 20. Evan Longoria 3B, Rays 21. Lance Berkman 1B, Astros 22. Jose Reyes SS, Mets 23. Carlos Beltran CF, Mets 24. Ian Kinsler 2B, Rangers 25. Zack Greinke SP, Royals 26. Josh Hamilton CF, Rangers 27. Alfonso Soriano LF, Cubs 28. Miguel Cabrera 1B, Tigers 29. CC Sabathia SP, Yankees 30. Ichiro Suzuki RF, Mariners 31. Brandon Webb SP, Diamondbacks 32. Ryan Braun LF, Brewers 33. Dan Haren SP, Diamondbacks 34. Francisco Rodriguez RP, Mets 35. Matt Holliday LF, A's 36. Kevin Youkilis 1B, Red Sox 37. Vladimir Guerrero RF, Angels 38. Jake Peavy SP, Padres 39. Joe Mauer C, Twins 40. Carlos Quentin LF, White Sox 41. Jason Bay LF, Red Sox 42. Chad Billingsley SP, Dodgers 43. Cliff Lee SP, Indians 44. Torii Hunter CF, Angels 45. Victor Martinez C/1B, Indians 46. Roy Oswalt SP, Astros 47. Carlos Delgado 1B, Mets 48. Carlos Zambrano SP, Cubs 49. Cole Hamels SP, Phillies 50. Brian McCann C, Braves http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=550872

i don't think he's bitter. The cubs were a very bad organization during that time. However, his story sounds similar to a lot of guys I've been around who spent a lot of time in the minor and we're fringey. Imagine the stories a guy like Murton or C-pat will have Murton definitely. Corey Patterson though is responsible for his own terrible downfall. He had plenty of opportunity to right the ship and he failed miserably. If I ever see an interview with him where he talks about not getting a fair shake, I'm gonna laugh.