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By max value, I don't mean as compared to other players. Not all of his players can be the highest paid. He knows that each player has a certain range of value. He'll max out that value for each player by taking into account lenght of contract, sign on bonuses, interest rate on deferrals. He'll look to get as much up front as possible in a signing bonus regardless of the length of the contract. He will max out the present value of the deal for Matsuzaka regardless of the length of the contract. He'll let the Red Sox have him for 7 years if it yields the highest present value. He's not going to waste his time worrying about his value in 4 years.

I read that twice and than three times, because I was so confused about it. I was hoping that there is another Richard Hidalgo that was a hot prospect that I didn't know. I am baffled if that report is true. The guy sucks, and he has a bad attitude.

I disagree. The biggest need was starting pitching. They were rolling real crap out to the mound 3 of every 5 days from the end of July to the end of the year. We saw the likes of Jason "the Ultimate Loser" Johnson, Kyle "KC Reject" Snyderand a host of others. None of these bums could go 5 innings, which put tremendous pressure on the bullpen and made it look even worse than it was. If we had a strong pen, that starting rotation would have killed the pen. Good starting pitching sets the tone. They did the right thing making a play to shore up the starting pitching first. Relievers are less expensive whether through free agency or trade.

Theo needs to build a good bullpen, and there will be no excuse if he doesn't. Bullpen pitchers don't cost $130 million, and even if there aren't enough on the FA market, he needs to get creative to get some quality arms, not Seanez and Tavarez. He also needs a #5 hitter, and there is no excuse if he can't pull off a deal for one. He also needs a quality SS. He let Gonzo walk for comparative pennies. If he let Gonzo walk because he had his sights on Lugo, he'd better get him. Otherwise, he has blundered.

If the Sox are thinking of moving Manny, I think they should have looked at Soriano as a replacement.

His job is on the line this year. Another third place finish after investing a fortune in Matsuzaka will cost him his job.

...and the chances of B are zero. THe Japanese league would not allow this unless they were forced by a court. They are not going to voluntarily violate their own system.

Cordero is an AllStar.

Chad Cordero is only 24. I throw Hansen under the bus if we can get Cordero.

"Curse of the Bambino" Shaughnessy has joined the legion of press trying to run Manny out of town.

I think it would be a mistake to give him the job on the first day of spring training.

.284 is not a slight upgrade over .191.

Week Twelve NFL Football Spread - NFL Game Dates 11/23 - 11/27, 2006 Spread Category : Date & Time Favorite................. Spread ..............Underdog 11/23 12:30 ET Miami..................... -2.5....................... At Detroit 11/23 4:15 ET At Dallas................... -11...................... Tampa Bay 11/23 8:00 ET Denver....................... -1.................. At Kansas City 11/26 1:00 ET Jacksonville............... -3.5....................... At Buffalo 11/26 1:00 ET At NY Jets................. -5.5.......................... Houston 11/26 1:00 ET At Baltimore............... -3......................... Pittsburgh 11/26 1:00 ET Cincinnati................... -3..................... At Cleveland 11/26 1:00 ET At Minnesota............. -6.5.......................... Arizona 11/26 1:00 ET At St. Louis................. -6.................. San Francisco 11/26 1:00 ET At Atlanta................... -3.................... New Orleans 11/26 1:00 ET Carolina.................... -4.5................ At Washington 11/26 1:00 ET At New England........... -3........................... Chicago 11/26 8:15 ET At Indianapolis............. -9..................... Philadelphia 11/26 1:00 ET NY Giants................... -3.5................. At Tennessee 11/26 4:05 ET At San Diego.............. -13.......................... Oakland Monday Night Football Point Spread 11/27 8:30 ET At Seattle................... -10....................... Green Bay Straight Category : Date & Time Favorite.......................................Underdog 11/23 12:30 ET Miami............................................. At Detroit 11/23 4:15 ET At Dallas......................................... Tampa Bay 11/23 8:00 ET Denver....................................... At Kansas City 11/26 1:00 ET Jacksonville....................................... At Buffalo 11/26 1:00 ET At NY Jets............................................ Houston 11/26 1:00 ET At Baltimore...................................... Pittsburgh 11/26 1:00 ET Cincinnati...................................... At Cleveland 11/26 1:00 ET At Minnesota........................................ Arizona 11/26 1:00 ET At St. Louis................................. San Francisco 11/26 1:00 ET At Atlanta..................................... New Orleans 11/26 1:00 ET Carolina..................................... At Washington 11/26 1:00 ET At New England.................................... Chicago 11/26 8:15 ET At Indianapolis................................ Philadelphia 11/26 1:00 ET NY Giants..................................... At Tennessee 11/26 4:05 ET At San Diego........................................ Oakland Monday Night Football 11/27 8:30 ET At Seattle.......................................... Green Bay Monday Night Football Total Points Scored............___38_____