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Oh I know I know, I'm not gonna get all superstitious over it. But I'm serious, Watson can take the rule and shove it somewhere in New York.

Who's better to give up for Santana? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3138088 EDIT: Wrong thread, but it's still part of the off-season I suppose.

Should this be true, I bite my thumb at Theo.

I think they're going for a humiliation factor here. When a player sees his name he'll feel like s*** and be embarassed. That and depending whos' names surface COULD determine their careers.

I'm still pulling for the Sox to sign this guy. [youtube=Pizza Prospect]pJpZ9TFmRS0

That and over 200Ks for the past 4 years, I don't see anything to hint arm issues. Besides, 30 really isn't THAT old. It's not young, it's not prime, but it doesn't mean he's gonna wear and tear. Now I'm sure 5-6 years down the line he'll show signs of distress, but by then I'm quite sure Buchholz (if not traded) would be a well established pitcher, along with other new guys in the rotation.

If Theo wants to save money, he'll hash out Ellsbury. But if he wants better defensive, and sound offensive numbers during the season, he'll part ways with Coco. I'm hoping for the latter.

No deal, Howie.

That's $25 Mil a year. Almost as much as A-Rod. No thanks Santana.

Upcoming probe of US doping will name names: report http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071129/ts_alt_afp/baseballusadopingangels Watch the only names to come out be those of who we already know, Glaus, Matthews Jr, Byrd, Gibbons, and Ankiel.

Henderson is a lock for the Hall. I'd love to see Mo in, but I think the Veteran's Committee and BBWAA would say otherwise. Then again, compared to the others on that list, Henderson, maybe Cone, and Vaugh seem to be top 3 selections.

My mistake, was typing too fast, meant to say 9 time All-Star. I'll edit it.

Okay, with TheKilo's recent topic of the 2008 Hall of Fame Ballot list, I got an idea for a good discussion/game sorta deal. If you had the power to remove three players from the Hall of Fame that you feel really shouldn't be there, and put three players in their place that have since retired and have lost a chance at the Hall of Fame. With no questions asked, all scandals aside, who would the 6 players be and why? Just thought it would be a good spark for discussion about who should be in the Hall and what not. For me, here's the three I'd remove: 1. Gary Carter Okay, aside from 11 time All-Star his numbers are exceptional, but there's been other players with that, if not better that haven't been inducted. Say what you will, but I just don't think he belongs. And he's got a career .262 average to boot. 2. Joe McGinnity He was an exceptional pitcher, don't get me wrong. Be he lasted but 9 years in the show and has barely over 1,000Ks, now that's a feat in it's own, but not Hall of Fame material. But the Veteran's Committee of '46 thought otherwise. 3. Gabby Hartnett Okay so he has the record for most consecutive games without an error (452). While that's impressive, I don't see where his other stats are. .297 BA is respectable, but he had just under 2,000 hits and other average stats. That's not saying catchers are suppose to be offensively strong, they're not, they're there for the defense. And while Hartnett is superior in the #2 spot, I just don't believe a single record should determine Hall of Fame. Okay now that you've s*** a brick about those choices, here's who I'd like to see in. 1. Pete Rose 4,256 hits plus a .303 average. Enough said. 2. Fredd Lynn If we're inducting people for records, then why NOT Lynn? Hit the first ever grand-slam in an All-Star game, 9 time All-Star, All-Star MVP, Batting Crown, ALCS MVP, Regular Season MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season, and 4 Gold Gloves, Lynn was an all around hitter/player. I know I said to those I took out that it shouldn't be based on just awards, but when you have a lot, and a respectable set of stats, it's good enough for the Hall. I had the privilege of speaking to a realtive of Lynn's and we discussed how he should be in the Hall of Fame. I really think he belongs. And honestly I cannot think of a third for now. Anyway, s*** a brick, have a heart attack, eat a bag of muddy dicks and attack me for my opinion. Then when you're ready, post your changes.

• Don Mattingly • Tim Raines • Jim Rice • Lee Smith Think Big Mac still has a shot even after all the steroid issues?

31-6 Saints. Holy s*** the pulled out a win.

Arkansas* Ha I knew LSU would f*** up. Same with the Goddamn Saints.

I'm just waiting to LSU to f*** up so I can laugh.

Must you always advertise your blog in this way?

I don't care what team he's on or who it is. 28 is too f***ing young to die. RIP Kennedy.

3 year, $37.5 million for Lowell. That money would have only gotten us A-Rod for a single season roughly. Better to have Mike Lowell, glad to have him back. He's got the chemistry to play with the team. Just hope he can produce like he did this season.

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