BASEBALL!

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Tommi

The Cardinals and Rangers brought back the excitement that a World Series is all about. The nailbiter's in the last innings. The surprises from those you hoped could do it. The hard work and organization of team spirit.

The roar of the crowd, coming together fans in Red and Blue to cheer on their champions. They Cards running out at the end to maul each other.. The fireworks, confettie~~Yeah, it was all good.

That Freeeseeese MVP Corvette was nice too. Hope Pujols stays right there too.

They sure did!!

[macele]

how about that, ... tony la russa retires.

i don't know. seems strange thinking about baseball without him.
there has to be alot of emotions going on for him.

when a player, always a player. and when a coach, always a coach.
a difficult transition.

i wish him well! more life to come.

[Starbuck]

Originally Posted by macele

how about that, ... tony la russa retires.

i don't know. seems strange thinking about baseball without him.
there has to be alot of emotions going on for him.

when a player, always a player. and when a coach, always a coach.
a difficult transition.

i wish him well! more life to come.

I wonder if he'll do what other retired managers and players do, and that's become a baseball consultant for ESPN....

[macele]

i bet he has had quite a few offers to do quite a few things.

we may be surprised at what la russa chooses to do. i know i was with him retiring.

[iamkeri1]

"like the power of a woman's voice when she whispers your name"

From "The Women are Singing Tonight" by Chris Williamson

Smooches,
Keri

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by macele

i wish him well! more life to come.

Seriously, can it get any better? I applaud him, while his family is still a little bit young. Enjoy them, and enjoy your your life. I thought Jim Leyland
would be the first one.

[Kobi]

Anyne watching the free agent declarations? There are some good position players out there and some decent bench players as well. Was surprised to see 12 catchers declare already. Most pitchers available seem pretty mediocre to me except for Oswalt.

Hoping the Red Sox start making some moves to sure up the roster. We have a few holes to fill.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Kobi

Anyne watching the free agent declarations? There are some good position players out there and some decent bench players as well. Was surprised to see 12 catchers declare already. Most pitchers available seem pretty mediocre to me except for Oswalt.

Hoping the Red Sox start making some moves to sure up the roster. We have a few holes to fill.

Yup, taking a look at the free agents. Should be interesting to see where thay all end up. Please, bring some bats to SF!!

[Kobi]

It's been a weird off season thus far. 3 teams looking for managers. No blockbuster deals yet. A handful of resignings. A bunch of team options declined.

The only free agent signing thus far that I can see is Jim Thome to the Phillies which surprised me. He is a DH not a position player.

Wonder if baseball management is taking a different, less costly approach this year. Seems there should be more rumors and rumblings by now.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Kobi

It's been a weird off season thus far. 3 teams looking for managers. No blockbuster deals yet. A handful of resignings. A bunch of team options declined.

The only free agent signing thus far that I can see is Jim Thome to the Phillies which surprised me. He is a DH not a position player.

Wonder if baseball management is taking a different, less costly approach this year. Seems there should be more rumors and rumblings by now.

I know, usually there is "talk" going on a lot more.

[Kobi]

Free agents are starting to make their way around the leagues.

Thome signed with the Phillies.

It was reported today that the Red Sox have lost Jonathan Papelbon to the Phillies as well. Cant say it was unexpected. He has been signing 1 year contracts with us for the past few years. Hope he does well switching leagues.

Pirates signed Rod Barajas. I am presuming he will back up their rookie. Think he will be a big help to them. Has some power and pop left in his bat.

Marlins are trying to lure everything i.e. Reyes, Pujols, Wilson etc. It is odd seeing they wont even spend the money to sign their own free agents. And they have Hanley Rameriz(?) so why go after another shortstop.

Yankees are being conspicuously quiet which is always worrisome.

Any other rumors floating around in your neck of the woods?

[Kobi]

Ok where are the baseball people hiding?

Pujols and CJ Wilson to the Angels? Really? The Angels?

Reyes and Buehrle to the Marlins? Then again the Marlins seemed to be hell bent on signing any major leaguer who strays too close to their stadium.

Ok where are these teams getting money from to pay these contracts? They both are known to dump players rather than fork over the big bucks....so who is funding them? And why?

Lots of signings and trading going on but the big spender teams are oddly silent. What gives?

[tazz]

Originally Posted by Kobi

Ok where are the baseball people hiding?

Pujols and CJ Wilson to the Angels? Really? The Angels?

Reyes and Buehrle to the Marlins? Then again the Marlins seemed to be hell bent on signing any major leaguer who strays too close to their stadium.

Ok where are these teams getting money from to pay these contracts? They both are known to dump players rather than fork over the big bucks....so who is funding them? And why?

Lots of signings and trading going on but the big spender teams are oddly silent. What gives?

***i'm right here!!! i miss my G-Men!! ok so both Bochy and Sabean contracts are extended to 2013.
while Ross, Crawford contracts are now in arbitration.

both Lincecum and Wilson got a nice raise...

what's next?

[Hack]

Originally Posted by Kobi

Ok where are the baseball people hiding?

Pujols and CJ Wilson to the Angels? Really? The Angels?

Reyes and Buehrle to the Marlins? Then again the Marlins seemed to be hell bent on signing any major leaguer who strays too close to their stadium.

Ok where are these teams getting money from to pay these contracts? They both are known to dump players rather than fork over the big bucks....so who is funding them? And why?

Lots of signings and trading going on but the big spender teams are oddly silent. What gives?

Had hoped my Tigers would go after Wilson. We desperately need a fifth starter. I hear we are after one of the Cardinal relievers. We also need an every day second baseman and reinforcement at third. Love Brandon Inge, but he only comes to life around the playoffs. The rest of the season he can't swing the bat.

Jake