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Haha, I figured I'd show back up after about 3 months of relative inactivity.

The topic says "Three-way Manny deal?" Let's keep it to that.

You really think so? Or is Gagne more likely? Or both? I haven't even noticed any Foulke talk. Edit: Arbitration, right.

Lugo - 9M Crisp - 3.5M Ortiz - 12.5M Manny - 18M Drew - 14M Youkilis Lowell - 9M Varitek - 10M Pedroia Schilling - 13M Matsuzaka Beckett - 6M Papelbon Wakefield - 4M Hinske - 2.8M Cora - 2M Pena Tavarez - 3.1M Timlin - 2.8M Okajima - 1.25M Clement - 9.5M Delcarmen Hansen Lester That is 120.45 million guaranteed, not including the 25th roster spot or Matsuzaka, in addition to the younger guys on the team, or the amount we're still paying other teams for taking various players off our hands. This payroll could be damn near 140 million dollars, not including the 51.1 million dollar bid for Dice-K. This is a frightening payroll for a team, that for yet another year, has a whole group of "ifs". How do you all feel about it? Assuming they don't trade Manny or Crisp, that top 5 is a great looking offensive machine. With Dice-K, the rotation could be the most formidable in the east, maybe the whole american league. The bullpen and bench...well, let's move on. Thoughts? Corrections or additional expenses I'm forgetting?

Oops, I didn't realize we'd only have him for one year. Sign him to an extension as well...god I hope this happens.

I would say just getting Jones in return is the best value we're going to get. 35+ HR, 100+ RBI, .850+ OPS, and he's only 29. To get a cheaper, younger superstar in return for Manny would be amazing, and anything in addition would just be a bonus. Do this trade in a heartbeat.

I hope the Sox bring him back to throw out an opening pitch this season. imagine the reception he'll get. What a great guy, and I'm sad to see him stop playing, and he'll always be appreciated by millions of fans.

Just got my t shirt today. It kicks unbelievable ass.

Please, please, please, let this be true. Carlos Lee is a good ballplayer, but oh my goodness I hope the Yanks just traded their pride and joy and part of a thin pitching staff for this.

All of them have said rouge so far, but I really like this idea, and I'd definitely be down for one.

Haha, that's sort of an important difference.

Pardon me while I swallow my tongue. VTek single, Gonzo HR. That's precious. Oh, and Clement has a 1-2-3 inning, which I believe is one more 1-2-3 inning than he had in his last 332 starts.

7. Jt Snow 1B 8. Alex Gonzalez SS 9. Alex Cora 2B Lowell and Loretta get the day off...it's a little worrisome. At least we have Clement on the mound, right? Right?

It's a shutout mid 7th. Pedro: 7 IP, 5 H, 6 K Webb: 6 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 5 K. What a duel.

I like him, his pitches are moving like crazy.

Wow, 3 DPs. That's good news for us, and quite lucky. If he gives up 3-4 runs in 5 IP, I'd be happy.

This thread reigns supreme! I turned on the game with it an 0-2 count to Pudge. That ball was nowhere near the strike zone, and he somehow got a bat on it.

I'll answer your petty questions. 1. M/18/Newton. U? LOL. 2. I was last year, but it sucked...so not anymore. 3. See above. 4. Way too much...but including MLB.tv, tickets, food, souveniers, I'd go with about 400. 5. I'm my own nation, and the money wasn't worth it, especially with MLB.tv already in my possession. The radio is just overkill. 6. Um...no. And the tickets suck anyway. I'd be better off on eBay. 7. Sure do. But I'm currently in a club with the rest of the people in said Nation. And I don't have to pay. 8. Chances to meet players and personnel. 9. I mean, why not? That's kind of a silly question. Say hi to John Henry for me.

GODDAMNIT STUPID f***ING METS. Sorry, what a great game for 8 innings.

That's quacktastic!!!

Ok, Lenny. You got that out of your system....no more walks starting next innning. Good deal.

4 wins 25 runs Thanks a lot!

Foulke. Goddamn you.

Without certificates of authenticity, they aren't worth anything. However, in sentimental value, I'd call them priceless. When I went to Spring Training 2 years ago, Luis Tiant signed 5 balls and threw them into a crowd of about 200. I got one of them, I'd say it's priceless.

This one....he's a good guy this one. Whattup yano?