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Baseball Thread 5 - #5 George Brett Has a Story to Tell

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Jun 24, 2009.

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  1. steveu

    steveu Well-Known Member

    Bill Hohn tends to be trigger happy with his ejection thumb.
     
    steveu, Jul 8, 2009
    #685
  2. I Should Coco

    I Should Coco Well-Known Member

    You and me both, J&E!

    That said, click on the link ... it's a very strong interview and a good read.
     
    I Should Coco, Jul 8, 2009
    #686
  3. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

    Service time is calculated by how many days you spend in the majors. Halladay didn't have full ML seasons in 2000 or 2001, either, and he entered 2009 with just over nine years' service.
     
    cranberry, Jul 8, 2009
    #687
  4. Rumpleforeskin

    Rumpleforeskin Active Member

    I don't think the Phillies have enough prospects to get that done. If they land Halladay, it will milk their system, but if they package Wells too, yikes.
     
    Rumpleforeskin, Jul 8, 2009
    #688
  5. doubledown68

    doubledown68 Active Member

    Damn me and my misplaced decimal points. Hell hath no fury like a decimal point scorned
     
    doubledown68, Jul 8, 2009
    #689
  6. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Wells would make no sense for the Phillies. They have nowhere to play another outfielder once Ibanez returns.
     
    outofplace, Jul 8, 2009
    #690
  7. Rumpleforeskin

    Rumpleforeskin Active Member

    They could flip Wells once they get him, but you're right, it makes no sense.


    Edit: The Phillies could run a four-man OF and sacrifice Pedro Feliz at 3B. It would be nearly impossible for Rollins to patrol the entire side of the infield by himself, but not many balls would get through the outfield. Plus, it would be a very potent lineup. [/if there was a 1/4-blue font, then I would be using it]
     
    Rumpleforeskin, Jul 8, 2009
    #691
  8. Guy_Incognito

    Guy_Incognito Well-Known Member

    Would you insist on it if you were Riccardi? That's the question.
     
    Guy_Incognito, Jul 8, 2009
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  9. Elliotte Friedman

    Elliotte Friedman Moderator Staff Member

    Guy,

    The early word is that the Jays will not do it. They know that if they do trade Halladay, the return must be huge. If they make Wells a condition of it, they don't get as high a return and they know it.

    Of course, that could change, but it appears unlikely.
     
    Elliotte Friedman, Jul 8, 2009
    #693
  10. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    So what'll be higher by the end of the season...Greinke's ERA or Pena's batting average?
     
    Batman, Jul 8, 2009
    #694
  11. JakeandElwood

    JakeandElwood Well-Known Member

    Greinke ERA.
     
    JakeandElwood, Jul 8, 2009
    #695
  12. Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)

    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L) Active Member

    Austin Kearns - heh heh

    http://www.sportsrubbish.com/2009/07/08/baseball/mlb/austin-kearns-slides-into-imaginary-15th-base-video/
     
    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Jul 8, 2009
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