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OT: MLB Thread

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worm said:
You are right. DH is not a weak spot.
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Edwin is likely to play 1B next year from all indications by AA.

DH is the spot they need to upgrade, as I think everyone knows that Lind isn't good enough.
 
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BKerr said:
Edwin is likely to play 1B next year from all indications by AA.

DH is the spot they need to upgrade, as I think everyone knows that Lind isn't good enough.
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Point being...you knew exactly what I meant.

Need to upgrade on DH/1B...aka Lind.

Not sure there is money left for such an upgrade but I like the platoon idea.

The good news is the Jays wont be counting on Lind for a rebound.

Lind did have decent numbers last year (after he was in the minors...hehe) but him batting 8th wouldn't be the worst thing...might even be able to upgrade at the deadline.
 
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If there was one guy I'd sign on a one year deal, it would be lance berkman.

You need a LH bat (Berkman is a switch hitter) to hit between Bautista and EE
 
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BKerr said:
If there was one guy I'd sign on a one year deal, it would be lance berkman.

You need a LH bat (Berkman is a switch hitter) to hit between Bautista and EE
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would be nice....just cant see it happening

im guessing a revolving door at DH/1B with internal people
 
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BKerr said:
If there was one guy I'd sign on a one year deal, it would be lance berkman.

You need a LH bat (Berkman is a switch hitter) to hit between Bautista and EE
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If they got Berkman they'd be up to like 4 switch hitters in the lineup. He'd be a great fit for the lineup, but I doubt they invest in him unless if someone can take Lind off their hands.
 
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hairnova said:
The Jays have hired John Gibbons as their new (old) manager.

lol.
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That's a real head scratcher for sure. Seemed like there were no shortage of candidates (Riggleman, Hargrove, Acta). Not sure what he's been doing since he was last canned. He will keep the guys in line.
 
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Dr.Phibes said:
That's a real head scratcher for sure. Seemed like there were no shortage of candidates (Riggleman, Hargrove, Acta). Not sure what he's been doing since he was last canned. He will keep the guys in line.
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Was a bench coach with the Royals, then went back home to San Antonio Texas to manage the AA team there.
 
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I was not sold on any of the names circulated around.

I say trade for Ted Lilly
 
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Dr.Phibes said:
And bring Shea Hillenbrand out of retirement!
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Funny, Hillenbrand was interviewed yesterday about the Gibbons hiring. He had nothing but good things to say about him, said Gibbons handled the situation well and he was in the wrong.
 
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wiseguy1 said:
Funny, Hillenbrand was interviewed yesterday about the Gibbons hiring. He had nothing but good things to say about him, said Gibbons handled the situation well and he was in the wrong.
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Gibbons strikes me as a straight shooter. I really hope he does well.
 
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didnt realize hillenbrand lasted only 1 more year after the jays got rid of him


he is only 33 years old and have been out of the game for awhile now
 
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Holy Steroids Batman :eek6:

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=410456

In a monthlong election sure to become a referendum on the Steroids Era, the Hall ballot was released Wednesday, and Bonds, Clemens and Sosa are on it for the first time.
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I don't think any of them get in on the first ballot even though Bonds deserves to be there even if you discount his phony home run numbers.
 
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I see Marvin Miller has passed away at the age of 95. Some comments have stated that he had the most influence on baseball in the last 50 years. Players salaries improved by 500% under his tenure. Also had a trickle down effect on football, basketball, and hockey.
 
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Dr.Phibes said:
I see Marvin Miller has passed away at the age of 95. Some comments have stated that he had the most influence on baseball in the last 50 years. Players salaries improved by 500% under his tenure. Also had a trickle down effect on football, basketball, and hockey.
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With Upton getting 75 million for 5 years , I would say so. But things have gotten too far. I can't see baseball coming back to Montreal if salaries remain this crazy.
 
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wiseguy1 said:
With Upton getting 75 million for 5 years , I would say so. But things have gotten too far. I can't see baseball coming back to Montreal if salaries remain this crazy.
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It's not about salaries. We just don't have the type of owners who are willing to play with the big boys. If money is an object, then you can't play in the big leagues.

Plus, the Limp Act has taken over Montreal summers. The Expos will never come back.
 
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XPOFAN said:
Holy Steroids Batman :eek6:

http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=410456



I don't think any of them get in on the first ballot even though Bonds deserves to be there even if you discount his phony home run numbers.
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Bonds and Clemens should be no brainers but the nerds who vote (who buried their heads when guys like Aaron and others were on speed and other type drugs) will try to teach them a lesson by not electing them.
 
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TheCountofMonteCristo said:
Bonds and Clemens should be no brainers but the nerds who vote (who buried their heads when guys like Aaron and others were on speed and other type drugs) will try to teach them a lesson by not electing them.
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Not right away. I'm sure they will get in though.
 
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