tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post7637574350578107514..comments2024-03-28T07:19:18.670-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: One Billion Dollars In 13 Monthsallanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-91182910358315549612008-12-27T08:02:00.000-08:002008-12-27T08:02:00.000-08:00I knew it was Tim the whole time.Heh, am I really ...<I>I knew it was Tim the whole time.</I><BR/><BR/>Heh, am I really that noticeable?timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041184236514293677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-71969815872157297732008-12-26T12:44:00.000-08:002008-12-26T12:44:00.000-08:00Wait... This isn't talk radio?Maybe it is. What st...<I>Wait... This isn't talk radio?</I><BR/><BR/>Maybe it is. What station is it on? <BR/><BR/><I>So this is the point where I learn something interesting about MLB that I never knew before... You can only sign 3 Type A free-agents in an off-season? Or is there more to it than that? Or is there sarcasm?</I><BR/><BR/>There's way more to it, and there might be sarcasm, but don't ask me about that! <BR/><BR/>I read about it today at various threads. It depends how many Type A FAs are available during any given season, and a whole bunch of other vague and confusing shit. <BR/><BR/>Now I return to ignoring the whole thing. Except when rude people with no profiles appear to pronounce other people wrong.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-50747650435921677892008-12-26T12:18:00.000-08:002008-12-26T12:18:00.000-08:00So this is the point where I learn something inter...So this is the point where I learn something interesting about MLB that I never knew before... You can only sign 3 Type A free-agents in an off-season? Or is there more to it than that? Or is there sarcasm?<BR/><BR/>(I asked where Manny would go and Phil talked about the maximum allotment of Type A FA's, for the record. In case anyone was curious.)Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-49433705640731898322008-12-26T12:10:00.000-08:002008-12-26T12:10:00.000-08:00By the way, you're part of the Blogosphere again!By the way, you're <A HREF="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/12/baseball-blog-3.html" REL="nofollow">part</A> of the Blogosphere again!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-5147325618511091222008-12-26T12:08:00.000-08:002008-12-26T12:08:00.000-08:00Wait... This isn't talk radio?Wait... This isn't talk radio?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-704108065641632172008-12-26T05:20:00.000-08:002008-12-26T05:20:00.000-08:00People come around here acting like it's talk radi...<I>People come around here acting like it's talk radio. Geez.<BR/></I><BR/>Now THAT'S a great line :)<BR/><BR/>So the Yankees spent a ton of money - ho hum.<BR/>I still say they'll be tough for a couple of years, but won't necessarily get what they want/need - the big prize.<BR/>And after that it will be just plain fun listening as they try to justify the salaries they are paying for sheer unadulterated mediocrity.<BR/>Oh , and thanks for the warm fuzzies Timephanie. :)SoSockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982944966573089279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-17775961205470444982008-12-26T05:01:00.000-08:002008-12-26T05:01:00.000-08:00Check your facts. They cannot sign both Manny and ...<I>Check your facts. They cannot sign both Manny and Pettite. </I><BR/><BR/>I've been checking the facts, and although the rules are vague and confusing, it appears that Allan is right. <BR/><BR/>At the very least, one can "check your facts" and come up with different answers. <BR/><BR/>People come around here acting like it's talk radio. Geez.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-40287958865627159542008-12-26T04:53:00.000-08:002008-12-26T04:53:00.000-08:00It also took me longer to put together a toy kitch...<I>It also took me longer to put together a toy kitchen, then to cook a Prime Rib and eat it...</I><BR/><BR/>:>)<BR/><BR/>You know me, I just hope your little boy plays with the toy kitchen and your little girl plays with the matchbox car. Or maybe drives the matchbox car through the toy kitchen. :)laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-69114744240581142782008-12-26T04:51:00.000-08:002008-12-26T04:51:00.000-08:00Anybody who doesn't think the Yankees are going to...<I>Anybody who doesn't think the Yankees are going to be a much better team in 09 is in denial.</I><BR/><BR/>But no one here said that.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-58654342490499063992008-12-25T22:09:00.000-08:002008-12-25T22:09:00.000-08:00"The Yankees CANNOT sign Manny. They have signed 3..."The Yankees CANNOT sign Manny. They have signed 3 Type A free agents this winter -- that is the limit -- they CANNOT sign any more. Manny is a Type A FA. Therefore, Manny CANNOT sign a contract to play for the Yankees."<BR/><BR/>Yes they can. Check your facts. They cannot sign both Manny and Pettite. <BR/><BR/>Anybody who doesn't think the Yankees are going to be a much better team in 09 is in denial. That doesn't mean they'll win it all... but they have as good a shot as anyone else.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923212914740936291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-40802030407623786232008-12-25T19:29:00.000-08:002008-12-25T19:29:00.000-08:00Feels like in that I don't see them losing now. Ev...Feels like in that I don't see them losing now. Everytime you pick up all the top players you cannot win or lose.andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080026360873456937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-85786532487621209332008-12-25T19:06:00.000-08:002008-12-25T19:06:00.000-08:00redsock said... The Yankees CANNOT sign Manny. The...redsock said... <BR/><BR/><BR/>The Yankees CANNOT sign Manny. They have signed 3 Type A free agents this winter -- that is the limit -- <BR/><BR/><BR/>Some writer made a good point about Tex,how he got MVP money and never finished higher than 7th in the voting..And AJ Burnett maybe a type B, until this year he was a 500 pitcher, and he still had a 4 era..9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-25245273726684617952008-12-25T19:01:00.000-08:002008-12-25T19:01:00.000-08:00L-girl said... Happy Holidays to all, I need to ta...L-girl said... <BR/>Happy Holidays to all, I need to talk to somebody about how they package toys for kids....<BR/><BR/>Talk to us! Like there's a state secret inside? You need CIA clearance to open them?<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>L, they screw down and tie down every little part of a simple toy, it is aenough to drive ya friggin mad.....L, I am a patient man ,but when your 3 year old looks at you like you are an idiot ,because it takes you 30 minutes to free a matchbox from a carton. oy vay....<BR/><BR/>It also took me longer to put together a toy kitchen, then to cook a Prime Rib and eat it...9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-3109309941272934372008-12-25T18:55:00.000-08:002008-12-25T18:55:00.000-08:00How about early 90s Yankees? ... Anyway, A-Rod is ...How about early 90s Yankees? ... Anyway, A-Rod is no Brosius, that's for damn sure! That dude was a <I>player</I>!<BR/><BR/>And this has been mentioned before (by ish, I think):<BR/><BR/>The Yankees CANNOT sign Manny. They have signed 3 Type A free agents this winter -- that is the limit -- they CANNOT sign any more. Manny is a Type A FA. Therefore, Manny CANNOT sign a contract to play for the Yankees.<BR/><BR/>I knew it was Tim the whole time.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-6566501906248652332008-12-25T18:46:00.000-08:002008-12-25T18:46:00.000-08:00Happy Holidays to all, I need to talk to somebody ...<I>Happy Holidays to all, I need to talk to somebody about how they package toys for kids....</I><BR/><BR/>Talk to us! Like there's a state secret inside? You need CIA clearance to open them?<BR/><BR/><I>About this feels like more like the '90s yankees , I don't see it that way, the '90's yankees , beat you with Bernis, O'neil, Martinez and Brosius, alot of role players who just did their jobs,</I><BR/><BR/>I didn't get that either. The 90s Yankees were actually a team, not a collection of expensive parts.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-70446431283020608592008-12-25T17:24:00.000-08:002008-12-25T17:24:00.000-08:00andy said... This feels more like 90's yankees. H...andy said... <BR/> This feels more like 90's yankees. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Happy Holidays to all, I need to talk to somebody about how they package toys for kids....<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>About this feels like more like the '90s yankees , I don't see it that way, the '90's yankees , beat you with Bernis, O'neil, Martinez and Brosius, alot of role players who just did their jobs, when you stack the deck, somewhat like the tigers did last offseason, sometime it just doen't work..<BR/><BR/>If they sign Manny and they play him in left with Johnny in CF and Matsui in right they could possiblly have the worst fielding outfield in history, slow and gettin old......no one knows if the catcher will be able to throw. The one thing i think that will truly help them this year is Wang, if he is healthy...But CC and AJ they don't scare me....9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-40412105188195354712008-12-25T14:03:00.000-08:002008-12-25T14:03:00.000-08:00I was wondering who Stephanie was! I should know b...I was wondering who Stephanie was! I should know by now.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Tim. All the best to you and Steph too. :)laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-58005407422743349682008-12-25T13:39:00.000-08:002008-12-25T13:39:00.000-08:00Dammit. That comment above was from me.Dammit. That comment above was from me.timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041184236514293677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-31527116988017832172008-12-25T11:42:00.000-08:002008-12-25T11:42:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays / New Year to y...Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays / New Year to you Allan and Laura, as well as the rest of the JoS crew!<BR/><BR/>Here's to a good 2009 full of wins, pennants and champions!<BR/><BR/>Also best wishes to SoSock and SoSockette and best of luck in 2009! Hope everything works out great!Stephanie Frisinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04143978552118280505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-50234747481166340782008-12-25T04:47:00.000-08:002008-12-25T04:47:00.000-08:00December seems like a good time to start panicking...December seems like a good time to start panicking.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-82735441083496337132008-12-24T21:48:00.000-08:002008-12-24T21:48:00.000-08:00So make no moves in the off season and call that g...So make no moves in the off season and call that good team management?<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile in other parts of the East a team is stacking their deck. I'm sorry I just cannot think this new yankees crop will be a disaster like the last generation. This feels more like 90's yankees. <BR/><BR/>A team did this last year though and we did not panic. Detroit. That was a failure. However the Marlins bought a team once and that worked out well.andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080026360873456937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-18837740749124107932008-12-24T17:21:00.000-08:002008-12-24T17:21:00.000-08:00The MFY have plugged some huge holes that opened b...The MFY have plugged some huge holes that opened by the end of the season. So far, the Sox haven't plugged theirs. I hope we have by the end of February.Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421785398444449007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-38115725552554674762008-12-24T12:14:00.001-08:002008-12-24T12:14:00.001-08:00So can all the idiots who've been referring to the...<I>So can all the idiots who've been referring to the Red Sox as "the new Yankees" stfu? </I><BR/><BR/>That too.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-71107087722173123922008-12-24T12:14:00.000-08:002008-12-24T12:14:00.000-08:00Thanks s1c! To you and BH, B'fly (and all) too.Whi...Thanks s1c! To you and BH, B'fly (and all) too.<BR/><BR/><I>While I think Teixera would have added a lot to the Sox, I still think the Sox have a good team and will also be in the mix for the post season. Would it surprise anybody if the Sox and the MFY's met in the ALCS? It would not surprise me and I will take Francona over Girardi any day of the week.</I><BR/><BR/>That says it for me. <BR/><BR/>I don't do the off-season prediction thing, it all seems incredibly silly to me. The Yankees have improved their team, that's clear, and will probably be more competitive, but how much more, and what our team will look like, and what injuries all the teams will deal with, and if Girardi will get fired, and all everything else, no one knows. <BR/><BR/>Most people talk like they actually know what's going to happen. If only someone kept track and called them on it. (Allan, please don't take that as a hint.)<BR/><BR/>I was sorry to not get Teixera, but some Sox fans seem really over the top about it.<BR/><BR/>No surprise there, I guess.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-36283752234794896762008-12-24T12:06:00.000-08:002008-12-24T12:06:00.000-08:00Well said, my friend. Merry Christmas to you and y...Well said, my friend. Merry Christmas to you and yours.BklynSoxFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512844600688808055noreply@blogger.com