Author Topic: MLB 2004 (Read 117768 times)

JediMAC · « **Reply #570 on:** November 11, 2004, 03:07 PM »

Uh... Yeah. Ok. I guess I'll give it to your boy then...

But consider the Rocket did that stuff at the age of 42. That's way more impressive. You'd expect a young whipper snapper like Johan to pitch like that.

But I'll concede that one.

Holographic Elvis · « **Reply #571 on:** November 11, 2004, 03:08 PM »

Actually that whole Little League game thing never happened.

Jeff · « **Reply #572 on:** November 15, 2004, 03:43 PM »

BALCO!

I'm not really a fan, but I guess I have to respect his talent.

7 MVP titles? That's pretty good no matter what... unless of course those last 4 turn out to be roid tainted.

Eh, but since nothing's been proven, and you're innocent until proven guilty, well then... congrats to Barry!

One wonders what public opinion of him would be like if he'd actually talk to fans/media... too bad about his bad rep.

Jeff

Scott · « **Reply #573 on:** November 15, 2004, 03:47 PM »

Balco!

Holographic Elvis · « **Reply #574 on:** November 15, 2004, 06:12 PM »

Barry's winning these on pure name recognition now, and that's just wrong. You can't say his stats weren't impressive, but let's face it, the player in the NL that was the most valuable to his team (hands down) was Adrian Beltre. The Giants didn't make the playoffs, and the Dodgers did. Without Bonds, the Giants still don't make the playoffs. Without Beltre, the Dodgers don't make the playoffs. I'm no Dodger fan, but Beltre was robbed.

Just saw the Angels picked up Bengie Molina's option and declined Ramon Ortiz's option.

Any of you guys seeing/hearing any good rumors in your area? So far here in So Cal it's been:

Dodgers
Green for Piazza - Dodgers apparently aren't convinced that Piazza can catch 130+ games for them
Green for Sosa - looking less and less likely
Dodgers are interested in Brad Radke

Angels
They've been talking to Florida about a deal for Jose Guillen. Marlins rejected a Guillen for Juan Pierre swap. This has now grown into a trade of Guillen to Florida, Randy Johnson to the Angels and prospects to Arizona. Still just talk right now. Angels also extremely interested in Beltran.

Dressel Rebel · « **Reply #575 on:** November 15, 2004, 08:34 PM »

Quote from: Scott on November 15, 2004, 03:47 PM

Balco!

Jedi Idej · « **Reply #576 on:** November 16, 2004, 12:58 AM »

Quote from: Holographic Elvis on November 15, 2004, 06:12 PM

Barry's winning these on pure name recognition now, and that's just wrong.

Mid-August I had Beltre, Pujols, Bonds 1-2-3 if the season ended then. But it didin't. Beltre cooled off a little, Bonds went on a mini-tear, and the Giants got back and stayed in contention until the last few days of the season.

Oh, here's a rumor: The Giants are going to overpay old man Vizquel $12.5 million over 3 years. Crazy, ain't it?

$:-\$

Holographic Elvis · « **Reply #577 on:** November 16, 2004, 02:25 PM »

Vlad wins MVP!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1924078

Mikey D · « **Reply #578 on:** November 16, 2004, 02:41 PM »

Quote from: Holographic Elvis on November 16, 2004, 02:25 PM

Vlad wins MVP!

As he should have. His performance in the final week of the season to get the Halos in the playoffs sealed it. Congrats to Vlad, well deserved.

Scott · « **Reply #579 on:** November 16, 2004, 02:45 PM »

No doubt, he was a stud all year but his last few weeks were beyond studly. Were it not for the SP/RP loophole, he would have led me to the fantasy baseball promised land

Holographic Elvis · « **Reply #580 on:** November 16, 2004, 06:23 PM »

ESPN's Bottom Line just reported the new Washington franchise has signed it's 1st free agents:

SS Christian Guzman
3B Vinny Castilla

Dressel Rebel · « **Reply #581 on:** November 16, 2004, 09:26 PM »

Steinbrenner met with Pedro Martinez today.

As a Yankee fan, I don't want him. I'll take Pavano as a free agent and trade for a Ben Sheets type.

Holographic Elvis · « **Reply #582 on:** November 17, 2004, 03:48 PM »

Why would you sign Pavano and then trade him? That makes no sense.

ESPN.com is reporting the Tigers have signed Troy Percival to a 2-year, $12 million deal. Interesting since the Tigers exercised their option on Urbina earlier this month.

Mikey D · « **Reply #583 on:** November 17, 2004, 04:39 PM »

I think he meant two deals - sign Pavano (deal 1) and trade for Sheets (deal 2), not sign Pavano and then use him for trade bait.

Jeff · « **Reply #584 on:** November 22, 2004, 04:13 PM »

The Washington Nationals?

Sticking with the old Senators caps though I see...

Jeff