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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 12:16:33 GMT -5
Sounds like Griffey to Atlanta might really happen, per the Braves main beat writer. Says Atlanta's his first choice, wants to be close to his Orlando home and play for Bobby Cox. Predicts something could get done early next week. I don't get that. While he was in Seattle, he lived in Orlando, but wanted to be traded to Cincy so he could be closer to his family. So, where does his family live? His dad was a Red in the 1970s, so Junior signed with them to continue the tradition, not because the Reds were really a threat.
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Post by The Line on Feb 16, 2009 13:27:38 GMT -5
Naw, I understand that his dad was a Red and everything, but he used to live in Orlando, and he was neighbors with Golfer Payne Stewart, and when he died, Griff wanted to move closer to his family, so thats when he wanted to play for Cincy. Now, he wants to get closer to his home again, by moving where he used to live? And why doesn't he just try and play for TB or Florida/Miami? You think if he really wanted to be truely close to home, he would do that. I mean, that's what Lou did.
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Post by ani on Feb 16, 2009 16:29:58 GMT -5
Free agent Ivan Rodriguez said he is looking at the Marlins, Astros and Mets as possibilities. No thanks. As shitty as Schnieder is, at least he isn't a aging Mitchell Reporter.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Feb 16, 2009 16:33:55 GMT -5
There was a thing on the ESPN news ticker saying that Travis Hafner did an interview in which he said he never took steroids. Hafner came up with the Rangers in 2002, when guys like Canseco, Palmeiro, Caminiti, and Rodriguez were there.
He said something along the lines of "It's good to know that I've never done it and will never do it."
Which, unfortunately, usually means that he did it.
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Post by ani on Feb 16, 2009 16:41:19 GMT -5
There was a thing on the ESPN news ticker saying that Travis Hafner did an interview in which he said he never took steroids. Hafner came up with the Rangers in 2002, when guys like Canseco, Palmeiro, Caminiti, and Rodriguez were there. He said something along the lines of "It's good to know that I've never done it and will never do it." Which, unfortunately, usually means that he did it. He wasn't even asked about his opinion. Guilty as hell ;D
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Feb 16, 2009 17:17:58 GMT -5
Or he was just lucky enough to have not been picked for random testing. He's a big, strong injury prone slugger. That smells like steroids to me.
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Post by ani on Feb 16, 2009 17:36:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2009 19:24:37 GMT -5
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Feb 16, 2009 19:36:02 GMT -5
Until anyone can prove he is/has taken steroids, it wont do a thing to him
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Post by S-Chrome on Feb 16, 2009 19:40:18 GMT -5
It won't. You'll pry those 103 other players out of the Union's cold, dead hands.
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Post by Insomniac on Feb 16, 2009 19:40:09 GMT -5
Until anyone can prove he is/has taken steroids, it wont do a thing to him I don't think he'd come out and say something like that if he felt threatened by the possibility of getting caught having used steroids. At least I hope that's the case. I like the general idea of what he's saying, though: He's all for harsh bans, but the idea of bringing everyone to court that's tested positive and threatening jail time is a bit absurd.
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Post by BRV on Feb 16, 2009 19:47:29 GMT -5
Until anyone can prove he is/has taken steroids, it wont do a thing to him I don't think he'd come out and say something like that if he felt threatened by the possibility of getting caught having used steroids. At least I hope that's the case. I like the general idea of what he's saying, though: He's all for harsh bans, but the idea of bringing everyone to court that's tested positive and threatening jail time is a bit absurd. You also have to wonder if Ortiz is saying this just to give off the vibe of "I have NEVER taken steroids. This is how serious I am about steroids..." It could be his honest opinion, or it could be like Raffy Palmeiro at the 2005 Congressional Hearings, waving his finger and adamantly denying any steroid use. Now that that's out of the way, it's time for the annual rite of spring... www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/02/16/back_is_front_and_center/JD Drew is injured.
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Post by Insomniac on Feb 16, 2009 19:53:53 GMT -5
Well he says he can play with it if necessary, but it's not encouraging. I know the guy is injured a lot, and it's to be expected from him, but he had an entire offseason to get this taken care of. Three months off, and it didn't help a bit. It's times like these you're glad that they now have a legit 4th OF that can hit. Just gotta hope Rocco can stay healthy.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Feb 16, 2009 20:07:00 GMT -5
I don't think he'd come out and say something like that if he felt threatened by the possibility of getting caught having used steroids. At least I hope that's the case. I like the general idea of what he's saying, though: He's all for harsh bans, but the idea of bringing everyone to court that's tested positive and threatening jail time is a bit absurd. You also have to wonder if Ortiz is saying this just to give off the vibe of "I have NEVER taken steroids. This is how serious I am about steroids..." It could be his honest opinion, or it could be like Raffy Palmeiro at the 2005 Congressional Hearings, waving his finger and adamantly denying any steroid use. Another great "gift" or the steroid era: everyone is guilty until proven innocent
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Feb 16, 2009 20:24:29 GMT -5
Not in my eyes. There are some I think are guilty without a doubt, some I'm on the fence, and some I'm pretty sure are clean. Not to say I'm right on ANY of them, but I'll always think I am until proven otherwise.
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Feb 16, 2009 20:35:28 GMT -5
Not in my eyes. There are some I think are guilty without a doubt, some I'm on the fence, and some I'm pretty sure are clean. Not to say I'm right on ANY of them, but I'll always think I am until proven otherwise. Well, even Wally Joyner was linked to the Mitchell Report, and who really thought ol' Wally was a juicer?
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Feb 16, 2009 20:38:28 GMT -5
Not in my eyes. There are some I think are guilty without a doubt, some I'm on the fence, and some I'm pretty sure are clean. Not to say I'm right on ANY of them, but I'll always think I am until proven otherwise. Well, even Wally Joyner was linked to the Mitchell Report, and who really thought ol' Wally was a juicer? I said what I said. Are you telling me this trying to change my mind? I'm not trying to be a jerk when I say this, I just don't see what the point of telling me that when all I did was state how I feel, not what the facts are. This is like Deja Vu all over again!
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Feb 16, 2009 23:15:34 GMT -5
Well, even Wally Joyner was linked to the Mitchell Report, and who really thought ol' Wally was a juicer? I said what I said. Are you telling me this trying to change my mind? I'm not trying to be a jerk when I say this, I just don't see what the point of telling me that when all I did was state how I feel, not what the facts are. This is like Deja Vu all over again! Geez, I was just saying, I didn't think Wally Joyner would be someone linked to it and he was. I wasn't trying to say you're wrong or something. I'll make sure I avoid responding to anything you post from now on if that'll make ya happy.
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Post by Chilly McFreeze on Feb 16, 2009 23:34:03 GMT -5
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Feb 16, 2009 23:38:47 GMT -5
Wow.... Pudge is thinking either Houston, Florida or Mets.
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