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  1. Bellhorn04
    Yes, the last deal with Jeter was a good example.
  2. Bellhorn04
    I think a big part of the reason they gave Ortiz the 2 years was that they really did want a much more harmonious clubhouse this year. They showed that in the 'character' signings as well. I'm not saying it's right or that it will work. But I think there was a reasoning behind it.
  3. Bellhorn04
    Christ, I knew we'd get somebody injured from this thing.
  4. Bellhorn04
    Ortiz does make some comments that make him come off as whiny. But he also says a lot of good stuff that doesn't get as much attention...wonder why.
  5. Bellhorn04
    My point is that many of these contracts are extremely risky. You can't avoid major risk if you're a team like the Sox or the Angels. If Ortiz can play by May and puts up a .900 OPS, the deal looks OK. If is the operative word. I don't think anyone is unaware of the worst case scenario here.
  6. Bellhorn04
    I agree it was a risky signing and I agree it was partially motivated by box office considerations. But that's what major league teams do. The Red Sox risked 26 million. The Angels risked 5 times that much on Josh Hamilton.
  7. Bellhorn04
    Ortiz is doing his utmost to get back on the field. It's one of those frustrating injuries that not even the best doctors in the world can predict the recovery time for.
  8. Bellhorn04
    There are a few possible explanations for that, none of which are pleasant. I'll just speak for myself. The offseasons get longer as I get older because my life, generally speaking, gets more boring, and my need for the narcotic of baseball gets stronger.
  9. Bellhorn04
    Ease up, seriously.
  10. Bellhorn04
    Yes.
  11. Bellhorn04
    If Mike stays healthy it's going to be fun to watch.
  12. Bellhorn04
    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Qy4iftwk5JM/THrib9Nj6XI/AAAAAAAAJLA/NfS0HocvpIE/s1600/mrmagoo-02.jpg
  13. Bellhorn04
    I think it's quite possible for there to be a few really good players on a really bad team.
  14. Bellhorn04
    Not to mention the uncertain health of Jeter and Rivera.
  15. Bellhorn04
    This would be just the right time to announce the suspension for Cano. Seriously, with the offseason losses and all these injuries, if the Yankees make the playoffs it will be one of the great achievements in team history.
  16. Bellhorn04
    Fire away, man. Good to have the perspective of someone who's there.
  17. Bellhorn04
    I care.
  18. Bellhorn04
    Doubront has only had one full season. There are a lot of things about Doubront that remind me of Lester in his early development. Lester was also a nibbler who racked up high pitch counts until he got it together. And look at his ERA his first two part seasons.
  19. Bellhorn04
    Well, Doubront got through 1.2 innings in his first outing today. Buchholz has survived his first outing. Overall the starting pitchers have been doing reasonably well so far.
  20. Bellhorn04
    Mistresses, going down buildings dressed as an elf, skydiving injuries...don't the Boston media wish that Cherington was half as nutty as Cashman.
  21. Bellhorn04
    I am ignoring the WBC as if it didn't exist. I mean, Japan won the first two of these farces and Dice-K is the two-time MVP.
  22. Bellhorn04
    I think you can definitely put that signing in the box office column.
  23. Bellhorn04
    Sounds like Ortiz will start the year on the DL. Maybe we should sign Jim Thome.
  24. Bellhorn04
    I guarantee the Rays are on strict pitch counts too. David Price reached 120 pitches twice in 2012. He reached 125 pitches zero times. About the only starter in the bigs that gets pushed beyond the normal limits anymore is Verlander.
  25. Bellhorn04
    I don't know about overrating but they're certainly placing their hopes in Lester, Buchholz, Lackey and Doubront. Which I don't think is an unreasonable strategy to start the season. All of these guys have shown the ability to pitch. If, or more likely when, guys get hurt or underperform, the opportunities for Webster and De La Rosa will arise.
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