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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Washington, DC
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Go Nats! :-P
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#1002 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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They... have a decent ballpark (in a kindof scary part of town) SI
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#1003 |
Banned
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Exton, PA
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Does anyone think baseball in Washington has a long term future?
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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I think they're handicapped by the agreement they had to sign with Angelos which allows him to grab a ton of the local money and leaves little for them. However, get a good management team in there and why not (tho I don't know much about the ownership situation)? The stadium is in a crap hole but they're basically demolishing blocks of the projects that they dropped it in the middle of to put upscale businesses there. We'll see how that works out. It's a huge metropolitan area with a lot of money around there and no real built in loyalties. It's not as if the Orioles claim all of the DC area for fans. Hell, it seems like there's more transplants than anything- you see a lot of Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers- national teams. But if you give a winning local team to the area, I bet they'll take off. Tho a local like ls would probably have a better idea SI
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Newburgh, NY
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Yes, but not in a Yankees or Red Sox manner. There are so many businesses in the area that will buy tickets/suites that they can be very successful under the right management. They'll never have the die hard fan base of some other teams, as the city's population is too transient overall, but the opportunity to have a big payroll is there. Of course, IMO, no team is going to do well in the NL East with Bowden at the helm.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Washington, DC
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I'll vaguely expand on the "crap hole" statement. It is in a decent part of town. If it were a little deeper into SE I might agree with you. The worst parts have already been torn down and there's a lot of development going on. Is it the nice part of town? No, absolutely not. But it has a lot of potential. Do I think it will reach the pipe dreams the city has for it in the near future? Unlikely. I'll just start with my background to give you an idea of the Nationals fanbase. I grew up in a suburb about 25 miles south of DC. I grew up with no local baseball team (Orioles? Give me a break). I grew up a Mattingly/Yankees fan. I moved into DC in 2004 and the Nationals started in 2005. I immediately became a 100% Nationals fan. I even had the excitement of going to two amazing victories over the Yankees (one 9th inning 9(?) run comeback, and a walk-off) in 2006. I became a season ticket holder when the new stadium was built (and still am, in the whopping second year of the stadium). The transient nature of the area is certainly a problem. However, I know a ton of people that have moved to baseball cities and become fans of the local teams (Chicago, New York, Boston, etc), so it is certainly possible. This city is capable of being fervently behind a team (see: Washington Redskins). However, that requires winning. Until this team gets into the playoffs a few times, and probably into the World Series, it won't be a huge local story. If you read the local papers, they barely mention the team. It's a side-story. The Redskins trump everything. The Wizards, Capitals, [PG] United and the Nationals are second-rate teams in this city. I would love for that to change, but winning is the only thing that can do it. This bring us back to the Angelos agreement. If you see the coverage the Nationals get on their regional network (MASN) compared to the Orioles, it is embarassing. Not only is the team handicapped by the fact that Angelos gets most of the profits from the media deal, but he also controls the network that covers the team. This means that the Nationals get second-rate coverage there as well. The games are aired, but that's about it. In the off-season it's all Orioles, on off-days it's all Orioles. It's really rather embarassing. The team was setup to fail, but hopefully it can overcome. In 2005 when the team was in first place at the all-star break people were very excited. I'm actually amazed at the Nats gear I see around town -- I'm surprised it has caught on as well as it has. There are small things, like the incredibly cheap seats that are available, that need to be advertised better. They need to find a way to connect with the average Joe that is not a huge baseball fan. I don't really know what that requires, probably starts with some quality youth programs. And, of course, yet again, winning. Quote:
Here's the problem -- which they made steps toward correcting this year. A large source of money is contractors entertaining government clients. The problem is the cap on spending ($25) for that sort of thing -- they need good seats below that priceline. They also priced the suites WAY TOO HIGH. If you watch a Nats game, the entire area behind homeplate is a wasteland. Bowden is clearly creating problems -- I am not a "baseball guy", though, and I can't tell you what he has or hasn't done right. He needs to sign Zimmerman, I know that. He needs to get us some pitchers, I know that. But I largely fell out of baseball fandom from around 1995-2004, and I wasn't that big into it as a kid. Only now am I beginning to really follow it. Having said that, Kasten has a winning pedigree and Bowden to a much lesser degree. Hopefully they can work it out, but more big signings are the way to go. If you want fans, this is a big name era and without those big names people don't care. We'll see how the future goes, but I sure hope that this incarnation of a Washington baseball franchise is here to stay. The stadium is amazing, the city was robbed of baseball for 30 years and then robbed again by Angelos, and it's a large market. I don't know how all of those factors will play out.
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#1007 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Newburgh, NY
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Given the number of years he's been a GM, I'm not sure anyone has a worse record of developing pitching than Bowden. The Reds went his entire tenure without developing one good starting pitcher.
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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I've only been to Navy Yard once at the end of last year, but my wife and I will definitely be going back this season. I'll be easy to find- the only person wearing the black Royals jersey (either, Sweeney or DeJesus) in the stadium ![]() When we went, we somewhat overestimated how much time it took to get there as we hadn't been around DC so it was our first time with the Metro. I wanted to get there about 2 hours early, walk around the stadium, see what's there since all the new downtown stadiums have built up areas, catch some bp, the whole nine yards. In short, we got there about 4 hours early. The path between the Metro and Navy Yard are ok. The area they're building up should be ok. But that's about it. Across the street from the stadium and that whole area around there- not a huge fan. My wife and I wandered a few blocks up that street, past the liquor store, the run down 7-11 that doesn't even have a bathroom, and, iirc, seedy hotel to the McDonalds with the locks on the bathroom doors. We grabbed some food and headed back quickly to park. Again, if you're just going Metro to stadium and back- it's fine, perfectly safe. But if you venture outside that area, particularly at night, I'd be a bit worried. SI
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Washington, DC
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No offense, but based on that you would probably think areas near my house are seedy, and it's a nice part of town. ![]() I walk two or three blocks from the home plate gates and wait for a bus after games (~11pm) and I can see someone not comfortable with the city feeling nervous, but it's perfectly safe. I would definitely be up for an FOFC trip to a Nats game.
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#1010 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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I know, it's not "safe to not be outside bad". But it's "keep your eyes and ears open" bad.
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#1011 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA
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Then again, where isn't? I really can't think of anyplace I go or have been in the past 20 years or so, regardless of size or geography, where I don't think that's reasonable at worst.
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#1012 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA
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The Braves continue to turn into a comedy act, now apparently failing to sign even Junior. A dodged bullet AFAIC but still, it's getting pretty comical to watch at this point.
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Seattle
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I'd actually have preferred that Griffey had signed with Atlanta, as that might've prompted the M's to pursue a trade for Nick Swisher or Nick Johnson. Also, I'm afraid of the backlash from the casual fanbase here if he turns out to be just a shell of what he was when he left (which is rather likely). At least the story has finally ended and our beat writers can move on to other topics... |
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Coordinator
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Puyallup, WA
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The Nationals are now SHOCKED!!! to find out they were duped.
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#1015 |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Cary, NC
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They signed a shortstop named Lugo? No wonder they're upset!
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#1016 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Puyallup, WA
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I finally got my copy of Baseball Prospectus 09 today so as far as I'm concerned its baseball season now.
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College Prospect
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Boston, MA
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#1018 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Oct 2000
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Twins sign Joe Crede, Bill Smith still loves 3B that are subpar offensively. Though he didn't give away the teams best player for nearly nothing this year, so he's doing better.
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College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
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If Crede can stay healthy (big if) a right handed bat with power and a good glove at third can only help, especially for a good price. Crede is much better than Buscher or Harris at least. Sounds like the Twins are making a run at Juan Cruz too, that would be pretty huge if they can get him to be their setup man.
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Coordinator
Join Date: Oct 2000
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There is the issue of whether or not he can stay healthy, but even when he's been healthy he hasn't been that good. His career OPS+ is 93, and 2006 at 107 is the only full season he's had over 100. He's below average on offense, it's hard to see this as much more than another Mike Lamb, Rondell White, Jeff Cirillo, or Livan Hernandez type addition. He may be better than the crappy options they have at 3B, but not by too much. |
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#1021 |
Pro Starter
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Burke, VA
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The Department of Homeland Security announced that they are moving their HQ to Anacostia, so that means in the vicinity of Nationals Park they are going to raze umpteen city blocks to make way for a giant building. Along with that will be the requisite shops, restaurants, etc. so change is coming to the neighborhood, albeit slowly.
That being said, the Nationals are in the exact same boat as the rest of Major League Baseball: When you have a stupid owner and a moron GM, your team is going to suck. Get some intelligent ownership and a guy or girl running the team that knows baseball, and you've got a shot at a competitive team regardless of finances. |
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College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: san jose CA
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From the Chronicle:
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: San Jose, CA
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Oh my god....I am so there....5-10 minutes from my house. That collection of players is just awesome.
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#1024 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA
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Braves reportedly have signed Garrett Anderson, 1 yr/$2.5m.
Of course this means that Anderson will shortly be announced as the newest member of another team.
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Coordinator
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Puyallup, WA
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Won't put as many fans in the seats as what could be Griffey's last season would, but he's a better fit in the NL at this point in his career. At least he still plays serviceable defense. |
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Where Hip Hop lives
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An underrated signing, and one the Braves won't regret. His veteran presence in the clubhouse alone, regardless of what he does on the field, will be invaluable. Just don't judge him on his first two months, or on how he "appears" to be playing. He is actually a very quiet, but intense player who is very much a student of the game, and a professional hitter.
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#1027 |
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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I'm laughing at the PG United reference.
Now that's a way to bolster the fan base of the first dynasty in the league...change the team's name. Morons. Anyway...I had a baseball point to make, but baseball distracted me. Probably a shake fist at the direction of Toronto. Gonna be another long year.
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Where Hip Hop lives
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Well...duh. Of course Abreu would have been better. He is a better player, at this stage in their respective careers in particular. Manny's better, too. There were better players to get, both in the past, and now. But for that price with that production? That's a good pickup at that price. He may not be your type of player, but GA has proven to be as solid and dependable a player for what he does at this stage of his career as anyone. I wouldn't take him over Abreu. I would take him over Ibanez (or at least it would be a coin flip). I nearly freaked out when there were rumors the Angels were going to go after Ibanez. Fortunately, the Phillies saved us from that grim fate, and removed him from the league, too (so he can't do what he does best, kill us head to head).
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High School Varsity
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Houston, TX
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You had me until Ibanez. I hope you are factoring salary into your opinion because Ibanez is a much better hitter than Anderson. Over the past 4 seasons, Anderson's OPS+ is 100, while Ibanez is sitting at 121. That's a pretty significant difference.
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#1031 |
College Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: The Dirty
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Just to correct the bad stats here, in 2006 Matt Diaz hit .295 vs LHP and .358 vs. RHP. In 2007, he hit .356 and .318 vs. LHP and RHP respectively. In 2008, he struggled mightily against RHP (hitting under .200) but only had 150 AB total during the season (compared to 300+ in prior seasons). My point isn't really that he's good...or that he can hit righties with ease. It's that given that last season may have been an anomaly, or that he truly does suck, Garrett Anderson in no way going to help this team win more games. He's a slightly above average hitter who hasn't played a full season with an 800+ OPS since 2003.
Granted he's only 2.5M, but it's like putting a band-aid on a stab wound. He'll provide no real protection for Chipper and the Braves will be struggling to score again.
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#1032 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Newburgh, NY
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All of that is invalidated because Anderson hustles and plays the game the right way.
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High School Varsity
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Houston, TX
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I agree with your greater premise on Anderson, but would side with Crapshoot on Diaz's production vs. righties. While it is true that he has hit over .300 against RHP the past 3 years, it is an extremely empty batting average, with an OBP of .343 and a paltry SLG of .396. I would consider a .739 OPS for a corner outfielder mediocre.
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College Prospect
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Boston, MA
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#1035 |
Head Coach
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hometown of Canada
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Just sign Otis Nixon to hit in front of Jones, and Julio Franco to his after. I'm sure they'd take "hometown discounts."
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#1036 |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Where Hip Hop lives
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Heh...FTR, on straight play, at this point in their careers, yes, Ibanez is a better player, almost entirely because of what he does at the plate. But, yes, I was factoring in salary. Ibanez is ridiculously overpaid.
And as for OPS+, really, anyone throwing that out at me obviously doesn't pay attention to what I post in threads, because I am one of the people that actually acknowledges that baseball players are human beings, not math problems, and what goes on in the field and in the dugout is a lot more than what is simply quanitified. No, Anderson isn't likely to produce more wins for the Braves, but he won't lose them games either. There were few players left available who could have done that for them (produced more wins). Nor is he going to protect Chipper, anymore than he was really able to protect Vlad. It's a shame the GA that played from 1998-2002 never really got to play with Vlad, because that would have been one terrific middle of the lineup.
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Decatur, GA
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bahston Mass
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Anderson does have a top ten grit+ and his Clutch Factor has not regressed as he's aged.
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College Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: The Dirty
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I agree, which is why calling Anderson an upgrade is silly considering he's likely to put up that very OPS. With all the players that were available on the market this entire offseason, it's laughable that the Braves only pickup was Anderson when they had such huge holes in the lineup. Not that their other targets were formidable...like Furcal. From the Peavey business to the Smoltz business, to the Furcal business, this has been a disaster offseason for the Braves. But hey, they picked up Vazquez...yay!
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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I realize this has nothing to do with Manny, but the Royals signed Juan Cruz to a 2 year deal with an option for a 3rd. They lose their 2nd round pick but a really solid pickup for a reasonable price. He immediately steps into the 8th inning role of getting the ball to Soria. Very much solidifies the bullpen as it moves Farnsworth and Mahay, if not injured, to 6th/7th inning along with Tejada
(Makes the Farnsworth signing even more indefensible) SI
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Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2005
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I saw Manny rejected a 2-year/$41.5 million deal, but said he would sign the 2-year/$45 million deal.
Just to make sure I'm correct, but did LA pull that 2-year/$45 million deal off the table (he rejected it, correct?). Then they decided to make him the $41.5 million offer? |
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bahston Mass
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I think the 41.5 deal you speak of is the 45 deal they offered, although much of the money is deferred. Boras said he'll accept with no deferred money.
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Head Coach
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: NYC
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I have a bad feeling about this supposed minor shoulder issue Santana is having.
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General Manager
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
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I'm not sure that people are even going to recognize Kauffman Stadium this year. $250M evidently makes for a lot of improvements. I'm especially happy with the return of General Admission seats (only available on day of game) and the walkway that allow people to walk around the outfield fence. There's a video link on the article webpage if you want to see some of the changes.......
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Back in Houston!
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#1046 |
General Manager
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
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If you check out the PastaPadre screenshots in The Show thread, one of the pictures shows the new GA seats in the game. They're right in front of the fountains in left field and are literally right at the fence. Those are some nice seats for $7. I'm sure they'll be very popular. |
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#1047 |
College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: san jose CA
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Headline: Dodgers prospect DeJesus suffers broken leg.
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#1048 |
Coordinator
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The Great Northwest
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This is as good a thread as any. So today is the deadline for Keepers in my long term fantasy league. 12 Teams, Both Leagues. 17 Keepers, 27 man roster. Prospects are extremely coveted. As you can see my team isn't that good, I joined back into this league last year and had to take over a team that was hideous, but it's slowly becoming a better team. I'm really good at locating pitching talent through the year to help my team be in the top 4 of pitching, but my hitting was atrocious! Still my hitting is actually a lot better then what I started with. Here is what I have, and who I'm keeping so far. If anyone would like to provide some feedback my ears are open and I'd appreciate some third party suggestions. (My picks so far for Keepers in Bold -13 out of 17)
Adrian Gonzalez SD 1B Victor Martinez Cle C,1B Orlando Cabrera CWS SS Jeff Francoeur Atl OF Dustin Pedroia Bos 2B Ryan Zimmerman Was 3B Brad Hawpe Col OF Mike Jacobs KC 1B Andre Ethier LAD OF Adam Jones Bal OF Shin-Soo Choo Cle OF Marco Scutaro Tor 2B,3B,SS,OF Aaron Cunningham Oak OF Chase Headley SD 3B,OF Matt Joyce Det OF Brandon Webb Ari SP Brad Lidge Phi RP B.J. Ryan Tor RP Adam Wainwright StL SP Derek Lowe LAD SP Armando Galarraga Det SP Scott Lewis Cle SP Kyle Lohse StL SP Jorge Campillo Atl SP,RP Zach Miner Det SP,RP Dallas Braden Oak SP,RP Glen Perkins Min SP,RP Here are my thoughts, I have the first pick of the draft so I could very well get Matt Wieters who is the best available prospect and then either ride him out till he dominates or trade him away for a pretty penny. I'm on the fence with Martinez since he was a bust last season, and Francoeur even though he's still so young I traded for him last year (huge trade that involved David Wright) and that hurt. Matt Joyce was a big pick up for me late in the season but now I'm hearing he's go tendinitis in his leg... As for pitching, I'm pretty set with the 5, but I could end up keeping some more of the "talent" I have, but nothing really stands out. |
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#1049 |
Favored Bitch #1
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: homeless in NJ
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I think you have to protect MArtinez. Still young and the upsode is huge with him
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The Great Northwest
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31 is young for a catcher? ![]() My issue with him, is that I haven't really gotten many updates on how he's doing during the spring yet. |
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