Free Agent Frenzy Update

Submitted by Rob G. on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 2:17pm

Here's an update on the.

Current Standings

  1. Real Neal - 66
  2. CincyKid - 56
  3. Jackie T - 53
  4. Tito - 51
  5.  John Beasley - 49
  6. Andrew - 47
  7. Eric - 46
  8. JD- 44
  9. Dejon R. - 42
  10. Carlos  - 41
  11. RW - 41
  12. Rob G. - 39
  13. Tom R. - 35
  14. Ruz - 32
  15. Big Lowitzki - 31
  16. jacos - 31
  17. allinginge - 30
  18. twcoffee - 29
  19. Brian H. - 8

Unfortunately reader "Charlie" had to be disqualified as he doubled up on some confidence levels. Neal with a commanding lead at the moment with 6 correct picks.

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Submitted by John Beasley  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 2:36pm  
Barrett signs with BlueJays. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3...

Submitted by Rob G.  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:37pm  

didn't realize it was a minor-league deal, would have been a nice backup to Soto. :)

Submitted by Seamhead  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 3:26pm  
Rich Hill should love Toronto. Or Toledo.

Submitted by The Real Neal  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 3:39pm  
Luck is better than skill, as they say. If the current rumors hold true, I am not going to get any more points, though.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 3:56pm  
if Manny goes back to the Dodgers, it gets very interesting...

Submitted by crunch  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:00pm  
if he doesn't retire. ... ... bwhahahahahha. yeah.

Submitted by John Beasley  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:04pm  
Speaking of Dodger outfielders, they're apparently trying to move Andruw Jones to the Mets. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3... I'd love it if Manny gets to be Manny for something like $5 million next year.

Submitted by crunch  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:12pm  
the last true "i will have MY way" ballplayer i can remember ...mr. big pants, mr. big mouth, mr. operation shutdown...and currently mr. broke and in/out of jail crackhead...mr. derek bell.

Submitted by Dr. aaron b  on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 1:12pm  
Too bad he isnt left handed. Lou would never go for Manny's right handedness in our outfield.

Submitted by The Real Neal  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:30pm  
I still don't get the Angels, I figured my logic on that one was pretty infallible. Teixiera was going to the East Coast Rodriguez was going to the Mets Anderson was going out to pasture So they should have the money. Manny wants to play on the Leftist coast and it's a big 'nah nah' to the Dodgers, and it gives them the big bat to protect Vlad. Instead they re-sign their 5th outfielder and call it an off-season. Maybe it is that Manny has really killed his value with the pouting in Boston. Coming off that second half, you would think that some team would think, "well, we will just keep him happy". Best player to never win an MVP?

Submitted by Rob G.  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:36pm  

Angels are pretty big on the team concept, they simply just don't like his attitude.

Although Scioscia said he's okay with it, their GM flat out said he'll never be an Angel.

anything beyond a 1-yr deal for him is too risky, he's just as likely to pull the same shit again. 

but yeah, probably is the best player to never win an MVP....can't think of anyone else.

Submitted by WISCGRAD  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 7:56pm  
Mel Ott I would say would be better right now and never won one. Maybe Al Simmons, guys like Eddie Mathews, Billy Williams, and Al Kaline never won one either. Buy yeah, Manny is right up there, and easily the best current player (over guys like Sheffield and Thome who have high count stats).

Submitted by crunch  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:40pm  
they still got a solid 120m team, imo...and their league is pretty weak. no one from the AL West has stepped up this offseason so far. they could use a 1st baseman...maybe another reliever. they got enough power to not add a top notch 1st, but it'd be the easiest point of upgrade. dunno what their $$ situation is, but they lose a LOT of important parts after next year they're gonna have to spend $$ on to replace. they got a good amount of cheap contracts...and that matthews jr. dog of a contract.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:47pm  

Angels are fine, actually need a 3b upgrade more than 1b imo. I think Morales can handle it...offensively at least. Figgins though at 3b is sketchy...should just give the job to Brandon Wood.

Unless Adam Dunn is dead-set on not being a DH, there's they guy they need to bring in. I don't see Boston complaining that Ortiz doesn't play the field much.

Submitted by crunch  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 4:53pm  
it probably would be woods' if he wasn't stuck in the "AAAA zone." he's still young enough that being in that zone is no biggie, but while he looks like he belongs on the field with his glove it seems he swings a bat like jason dubois. he's still got a lot of time, though. dunno what his swing hole(s) is/are...he just has steady lopsided minor/major K/bb totals. even if he "only" gets his game in that 150-180K area (which would be pretty bad) he'd still be valuable with his glove/arm at SS/3rd if he can hit 25+ homers.

Submitted by The Joe  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 5:50pm  
Babe Ruth was better.

Submitted by Seamhead  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 5:24pm  
If Andruw Jones goes to the Mets, he'll play RF. Which would make Ryan Church, a left-handed hitter Hendry has sought before, available. Hmmmm....

Submitted by 10man  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 11:21pm  
If I were the Mets, I would rather have Ryan Church. He is a better bet to produce right now than Andruw.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 5:50pm  
starts January 1st... anyone know the DirecTV Channel? http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2008/12/ml...

Submitted by navigator  on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 8:10pm  
Channel 213

Submitted by Charlie  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 6:41pm  
"Unfortunately reader "Charlie" had to be disqualified as he doubled up on some confidence levels." Someday I will actually read directions. Or only get involved in games I understand.

Submitted by carlosrubi  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 7:08pm  
Oh, to be above Rob G.

Submitted by Newport  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 9:17pm  
Johan's mom?

Submitted by Mister Whipple  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 10:03pm  
Rob, do you have a relative who's an acupuncturist in Chicago?

Submitted by 10man  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 11:23pm  
Rob G, any relation to Ali G?

Submitted by Rob G.  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 11:38pm  
no

Submitted by Rob G.  on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 11:37pm  
no, although I do have plenty of relatives in Chicago, but it's a very common Polish last name

Submitted by The Real Neal  on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 8:52am  
G?

Submitted by jacos  on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 9:28am  
Gski

Submitted by Dr. aaron b  on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 1:18pm  
Rob, Any relation to Kenny G ?

Submitted by Rob G.  on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 4:12pm  

no, Warren

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