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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 17, 2009 2:10:07 GMT -5
Wow.... Pudge is thinking either Houston, Florida or Mets. To be fair, the man has a World Series ring with the Marlins and should have never been forced out of there.
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Feb 17, 2009 2:43:37 GMT -5
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. Naw. It's cool. I just took what you were saying for trying to convince me I was wrong for thinking. Sorry bro.
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Post by BK From WV on Feb 17, 2009 2:46:08 GMT -5
Wow.... Pudge is thinking either Houston, Florida or Mets. To be fair, the man has a World Series ring with the Marlins and should have never been forced out of there. He gave the Tigers some great years and helped get them to a World Series so I'll always like Pudge. It was hard when he went to the Yankees but I liked Cecil Fielder when he went there so I stuck with Pudge as well. Hopefully,he can go somewhere and finish his career a winner.
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Feb 17, 2009 2:56:25 GMT -5
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. Naw. It's cool. I just took what you were saying for trying to convince me I was wrong for thinking. Sorry bro. No problem, that was just one of those names that struck me as being pretty out there when I first saw it. I didn't think skinny, little Wally Joyner would ever be linked to the roids. Though, he did dodge a knife attack from the crowd with his lightning(juiced up) reflexes! ;D
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Post by Chilly McFreeze on Feb 17, 2009 12:33:48 GMT -5
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Post by andrew8798 on Feb 17, 2009 13:01:52 GMT -5
A high-ranking team source told the New York Post that the Mets have had zero discussions about signing Ivan Rodriguez.
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Post by B.A. on Feb 17, 2009 14:04:03 GMT -5
anyone watching the arod conference...someone asked him if what he did was cheating, and he totally said it wasnt for him to decide.
yea, this guy sounds like he's full of it
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Post by S-Chrome on Feb 17, 2009 14:29:28 GMT -5
Meh, can't quite buy what Alex is selling. Comes off kind of weak.
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Feb 17, 2009 15:45:36 GMT -5
I agree with Jamie Moyer, everything A-Rod's ever done is tainted now. And anything he does from this point on won't mean anything. And I support being there for your teammates and everything, but in something like this, I surely wouldnt be there "showing support" for Rodriguez like it was something that happend to him and not something he chose to do.
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Post by Tim on Feb 17, 2009 16:47:30 GMT -5
Wow.... Pudge is thinking either Houston, Florida or Mets. I wish it would be Detroit *grumbles*... Can any Rangers or Marlins fans tell me anything about Gerald Laird or Matt Treanor? Because they are the Tigers' new catchers.
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Post by mysterydriver on Feb 17, 2009 16:50:29 GMT -5
Most people won't care, but:
Not bad for someone who got $425,000 last year. I was certain that the Pirates would let him slip through their fingers. I've got big hopes for the guy (who led the team in just about everything last year). Although, the chances of them being willing to spend over $10 million for him in 2012 is unlikely...
Can you feel it?
This is the year.
The year we break .500!
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 17, 2009 17:19:39 GMT -5
I have to say this on records, when we start going to taint things....the whole hall of fame would be screwed up. Almost every record in baseball history could have an asterisk on it.
And just like they did with Roger Marris, eventually the asterisk will be taken away. Seriously, we as fans should stop talking about asterisks and accept what happened because in the future, they are going to accept what happened and everything we have done to try and legitimize those asterisks will be done in vain. Asterisks dont work in history. They never have and they never will.
So for the whole steroid era......LET IT GO!!!! It is hypocritical for those who have said other people were stupid for putting an asterisk on certain things and then put an asterisk on something.
All we can do now is build towards the future so let's do that and not try to rewrite history.
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Feb 17, 2009 18:07:51 GMT -5
Wow.... Pudge is thinking either Houston, Florida or Mets. I wish it would be Detroit *grumbles*... Can any Rangers or Marlins fans tell me anything about Gerald Laird or Matt Treanor? Because they are the Tigers' new catchers. I hope you boys have a stud in Triple A or Double A who'll be ready soon. I'd be scared going into a season with EITHER of those two as my starting catcher. Good luck!
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Post by Tim on Feb 17, 2009 18:31:45 GMT -5
I hope you boys have a stud in Triple A or Double A who'll be ready soon. I'd be scared going into a season with EITHER of those two as my starting catcher. Good luck! We did have Mike Rabelo, who was decent, but we traded him in the Cabrera deal. Apparently we do have one named Dusty Ryan, but...he's batting .163 in the Winter League. I'm terrified.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Feb 17, 2009 18:33:48 GMT -5
I hope you boys have a stud in Triple A or Double A who'll be ready soon. I'd be scared going into a season with EITHER of those two as my starting catcher. Good luck! We did have Mike Rabelo, who was decent, but we traded him in the Cabrera deal. Apparently we do have one named Dusty Ryan, but...he's batting .163 in the Winter League. I'm terrified. Yeah, you're fudged.
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Post by Tyfo on Feb 17, 2009 18:38:51 GMT -5
Wow.... Pudge is thinking either Houston, Florida or Mets. I wish it would be Detroit *grumbles*... Can any Rangers or Marlins fans tell me anything about Gerald Laird or Matt Treanor? Because they are the Tigers' new catchers. I'm a Rangers fan and here's what I can tell you about Gerald Laird. I rejoiced the day he was out of here! He's not a bad player, but he's frustrating as hell to watch. He will come up with a huge hit in an important part of a game, and then disappear for a few weeks. The most annoying part of him for me was his "speed". Our announcers non-stop talked up his "speed". Yeah for a catcher he is decently fast, but you don't have to harp on it every time he's at bat! He likes to bunt, but he doesn't surprise anyone with that anymore, so it's not effective, but that damn sure won't stop him from trying. He will try to steal bases, it will make you cringe. Power wise, he's decent. He will give you 15-25 HR's probably, depending on playing time. Average wise, he could be anywhere from a .300 hitter to struggling at the plate. You just never really know with him. Defensively he's good, not great. He won't make to many mistakes on defense, his arm is alright, but he also won't throw out many base stealer's because he doesn't have the throwing speed, but he's accurate and shouldn't throw to many away. All in all he's pretty average. Just get ready to be annoyed by his feats of speed and just hope your coaching staff straps the reigns on him quick. Ours sure didn't feel a need to.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Feb 17, 2009 18:40:18 GMT -5
I wish it would be Detroit *grumbles*... Can any Rangers or Marlins fans tell me anything about Gerald Laird or Matt Treanor? Because they are the Tigers' new catchers. I'm a Rangers fan and here's what I can tell you about Gerald Laird. I rejoiced the day he was out of here! He's not a bad player, but he's frustrating as hell to watch. He will come up with a huge hit in an important part of a game, and then disappear for a few weeks. The most annoying part of him for me was his "speed". Our announcers non-stop talked up his "speed". Yeah for a catcher he is decently fast, but you don't have to harp on it every time he's at bat! He likes to bunt, but he doesn't surprise anyone with that anymore, so it's not effective, but that damn sure won't stop him from trying. He will try to steal bases, it will make you cringe. Power wise, he's decent. He will give you 15-25 HR's probably, depending on playing time. Average wise, he could be anywhere from a .300 hitter to struggling at the plate. You just never really know with him. Defensively he's good, not great. He won't make to many mistakes on defense, his arm is alright, but he also won't throw out many base stealer's because he doesn't have the throwing speed, but he's accurate and shouldn't throw to many away. All in all he's pretty average. Just get ready to be annoyed by his feats of speed and just hope your coaching staff straps the reigns on him quick. Ours sure didn't feel a need to. You forgot that he kind of looks like Vickie Guerrero.
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Post by Tyfo on Feb 17, 2009 18:47:36 GMT -5
I'm a Rangers fan and here's what I can tell you about Gerald Laird. I rejoiced the day he was out of here! He's not a bad player, but he's frustrating as hell to watch. He will come up with a huge hit in an important part of a game, and then disappear for a few weeks. The most annoying part of him for me was his "speed". Our announcers non-stop talked up his "speed". Yeah for a catcher he is decently fast, but you don't have to harp on it every time he's at bat! He likes to bunt, but he doesn't surprise anyone with that anymore, so it's not effective, but that damn sure won't stop him from trying. He will try to steal bases, it will make you cringe. Power wise, he's decent. He will give you 15-25 HR's probably, depending on playing time. Average wise, he could be anywhere from a .300 hitter to struggling at the plate. You just never really know with him. Defensively he's good, not great. He won't make to many mistakes on defense, his arm is alright, but he also won't throw out many base stealer's because he doesn't have the throwing speed, but he's accurate and shouldn't throw to many away. All in all he's pretty average. Just get ready to be annoyed by his feats of speed and just hope your coaching staff straps the reigns on him quick. Ours sure didn't feel a need to. You forgot that he kind of looks like Vickie Guerrero. It was fun with him and our Teddy Long looking manager out there together.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Feb 17, 2009 18:49:20 GMT -5
You forgot that he kind of looks like Vickie Guerrero. It was fun with him and our Teddy Long looking manager out there together. Okay, now that made me laugh.
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Feb 17, 2009 18:51:33 GMT -5
You forgot that he kind of looks like Vickie Guerrero. It was fun with him and our Teddy Long looking manager out there together. EXCUSE ME!
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