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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: jace]
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06/13/13 12:32 PM
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Occasionally the idea of allowing baseball teams to trade draft picks gets floated around. I'd like to see it done. Anyone here know why baseball does not allow it? Baseball had claimed that forbidding the trade of draft picks protects the smaller markets from the larger. Baseball was once also concerned about the possible effect of a franchise trading its picks into the future. Neverthelss the baseball draft for decades has favored larger markets. For years teams like the Pirates, Expos, A's would pick early, but would have to pass on the best talent in the draft because they had no chance of signing them. By extending their rights over draft picks to 1 year helped a little, but still the best talent would inevitably slide down to the bigger money teams. Allowing the early pickers to trade the draft pick wouldn't have helped much as they certainly wouldn't have received much value for the number 1 pick as they were bargaining from a weakened position. Another thing that helps was the setting of a cap for spending on all of the draft picks. Without this the Astros likely would have passed on Mark Appel this year. Of the major sports the baseball draft is the biggest crap shoot out there. Typically fewer than half the first round picks have consequential major league careers. It's harder to predict how the talents of a high school or college player's skills translate in the majors. Apparently baseball draft overhaul is in the works. One thing that may be addressed is extending the draft beyond the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Presently players outside this territory are not eligible for the draft, but are free agents, who can be signed by anyone.
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: ronnierocketAGO]
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06/13/13 12:36 PM
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If you're drafted, then for a year that team owns your draft rights. If draft pick doesn't sign a contract, then he can go back into future drafts.
Two high school pitchers, whom my son faced this season, were drafted. The better pitcher, Seth Wagner, a 6'-7'' lefty, was picked later as it is quite certain that he's headed to Penn State. He throws in the low to mid 90s and my son broke up a no-hitter he had going against us. The Twins selected the other pitcher, who may actually sign with them and pass up a scholarship.
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: Mark]
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06/27/13 11:39 AM
06/27/13 11:39 AM
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A day after he announced to the world that he had been cleared to resume playing baseball again by his treting physician, Alex Rodriguez now made a 180 degree turn and stated that he can not play. Of course, this followed a profanity laced tirade by Yankee GM Cashman, in which he denied the medical finding and that A-Rod should shut the f*** up.
The Yankees are riled because if they could show that his injury endures through the balance of his contract, they can recoup 80% of the tens of millions they will have paid him. If he comes back and is suspended for PEDs for 100 games, which is likely, they can't recoup.
However, if a reimbursement claim is made on his injury, we may now expect the underwriters to deny the claim and perhaps accuse the yankees and A-Rod of collusion or fraud.
Meanwhile my Phillies are struggling below .500 but Yankee scouts have been in Philly with their eyes on Chase Utley, Carlos Ruiz and Michael Young for possible July trades. The Orioles and Blue Jays, which appear to have more to offer, have also looked at Utley and Young. And word is that Papelbon will go back to the Red Sox in a trede unless the Tigers come up with a bigger package.
And the biggest chip the Phillies have is Cliff Lee, who is having a terrific year. He might be headed to Baltimore or Boston with Papelbon.
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: klydon1]
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06/27/13 06:09 PM
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A day after he announced to the world that he had been cleared to resume playing baseball again by his treting physician, Alex Rodriguez now made a 180 degree turn and stated that he can not play. Of course, this followed a profanity laced tirade by Yankee GM Cashman, in which he denied the medical finding and that A-Rod should shut the f*** up.
The Yankees are riled because if they could show that his injury endures through the balance of his contract, they can recoup 80% of the tens of millions they will have paid him. If he comes back and is suspended for PEDs for 100 games, which is likely, they can't recoup.
However, if a reimbursement claim is made on his injury, we may now expect the underwriters to deny the claim and perhaps accuse the yankees and A-Rod of collusion or fraud.
Meanwhile my Phillies are struggling below .500 but Yankee scouts have been in Philly with their eyes on Chase Utley, Carlos Ruiz and Michael Young for possible July trades. The Orioles and Blue Jays, which appear to have more to offer, have also looked at Utley and Young. And word is that Papelbon will go back to the Red Sox in a trede unless the Tigers come up with a bigger package.
And the biggest chip the Phillies have is Cliff Lee, who is having a terrific year. He might be headed to Baltimore or Boston with Papelbon. As a Yankee fan, I'm sick and tired of all of this A-Rod drama. This guy's ALWAYS in the news and it's ALWAYS for the wrong reasons. His contract can't expire soon enough. As for Cliff Lee, I'd LOVE to see the Yankees get him but he's got a no trade clause to a number of teams. The Yankees, Red Sox and Rangers are just a few of them. Wouldn't it be funny if Papelbum got traded back to Boston after leaving there?
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: olivant]
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06/29/13 05:31 PM
06/29/13 05:31 PM
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Breaking News for oli:
The best record in major league baseball belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 27. Somebody wake me up. The Pirates are tied for the lead in the Central division? Sleeeeeeep, sleeeeeeep. It is always refreshing to see a team rise to the top. The Pirates have been suffering a loooooooooong time. Good for them, good for baseball...maybe. The media always likes those big market teams, but the Pirates have been around a long time. I'm sure the media will capitalize on the Mazerowski homer  but what the heck, baseball needs an infusion of some juice. Go Oli Go!
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: klydon1]
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07/05/13 02:26 PM
07/05/13 02:26 PM
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Battle of Pennsylvania - Phillies v. Pirates -- Kly v. Oli. 2 out of 3 for the Fightins, but the battle resumes this weekend in Philly. I have tickets for the Sunday game, but may have to give them up. The Pirates are being considerate: they are creating the illusion of competition.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: olivant]
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07/08/13 02:23 PM
07/08/13 02:23 PM
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Nothing matters except the AL East! The AL? Madonne! You mean the National League exists?
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: olivant]
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07/10/13 09:41 AM
07/10/13 09:41 AM
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Battle of Pennsylvania - Phillies v. Pirates -- Kly v. Oli. 2 out of 3 for the Fightins, but the battle resumes this weekend in Philly. I have tickets for the Sunday game, but may have to give them up. The Pirates are being considerate: they are creating the illusion of competition. And now they are creating the illusion of being in 2nd place. 
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: klydon1]
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07/10/13 09:43 AM
07/10/13 09:43 AM
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But he knows that Jeter didn't eat his food as he and A-Rod, he'd been told, do not partake in team meals, but have their own chefs on premises.
Come on Kly, you mean to tell me Jeter isn't eating at Sabbatini's? Cool for your daughter. One of the cousins went to a game, but I didn't get any feedback.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: MaryCas]
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07/10/13 05:25 PM
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But he knows that Jeter didn't eat his food as he and A-Rod, he'd been told, do not partake in team meals, but have their own chefs on premises.
Come on Kly, you mean to tell me Jeter isn't eating at Sabbatini's? Cool for your daughter. One of the cousins went to a game, but I didn't get any feedback. MaryCas, Jeter didn't go to Sabatini's, but dined at the Nook in Pittston, which is on Main Street. He also was very visible yesterday afternoon in Scranton as he didn't play in that game. My brother-in-law and son made and delivered the team meal today, which Jeter had. For their efforts they have several homeplate seats tonight. I'll try to post some pictures they take, but if he smiles again at my daughter, I'd might have to slug the sonofabitch. 
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Re: MLB 2013
[Re: Mark]
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07/18/13 05:05 PM
07/18/13 05:05 PM
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MaryCas
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Where was Jeter!?  SB, have we seen the end of a career? Some of those young guys are studs; Trout, Harper, Harvey.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
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