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[Jurassic Referee]

This just in......

NY Times- November 26, 2006:
It was reported today that the Chicago Tribune, parent company and owners of the Chicago Cubs, have accepted an offer to sell the team- effective January 1, 2007. The new owners have been identified as the New York Yankees. A source within the Yankees who wished to remain anonymous stated that the Yankees intend to operate the Cubs as their top farm team, and also fully committed to upgrade the Cubs by sending some of their better minor leaguers to them for seasoning. Plans are also underway to enhance and modernize the Cub's present training methods. For instance, Jason Giambi will be holding seminars on the proper use of supplemental vitamins to grow strong, healthy bodies. The unidentified Yankees source also stated for the record that there was absolutely no truth to the rumor that they would move the Cubs to White Plains, NY and turn Wrigley Field into a flea market. Also today, Sammy Sosa was quoted in the Dominican Republic as saying "If a class team like the Yankees are involved, I would consider coming out of retirement to help the Cubs again".

If it's in the New York Times, it must be true.

Also, in other news today, the Boston Red Sox still suck.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

This just in......

NY Times- November 26, 2006:
It was reported today that the Chicago Tribune, parent company and owners of the Chicago Cubs, have accepted an offer to sell the team- effective January 1, 2007. The new owners have been identified as the New York Yankees. A source within the Yankees who wished to remain anonymous stated that the Yankees intend to operate the Cubs as their top farm team, and also fully committed to upgrade the Cubs by sending some of their better minor leaguers to them for seasoning. Plans are also underway to enhance and modernize the Cub's present training methods. For instance, Jason Giambi will be holding seminars on the proper use of supplemental vitamins to grow strong, healthy bodies. The unidentified Yankees source also stated for the record that there was absolutely no truth to the rumor that they would move the Cubs to White Plains, NY and turn Wrigley Field into a flea market. Also today, Sammy Sosa was quoted in the Dominican Republic as saying "If a class team like the Yankees are involved, I would consider coming out of retirement to help the Cubs again".

If it's in the New York Times, it must be true.

Also, in other news today, the Boston Red Sox still suck.

Happy Holidays everyone!!! What a way to start off the holiday season.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

This just in......

NY Times- November 26, 2006:
It was reported today that the Chicago Tribune, parent company and owners of the Chicago Cubs, have accepted an offer to sell the team- effective January 1, 2007. The new owners have been identified as the New York Yankees. A source within the Yankees who wished to remain anonymous stated that the Yankees intend to operate the Cubs as their top farm team, and also fully committed to upgrade the Cubs by sending some of their better minor leaguers to them for seasoning. Plans are also underway to enhance and modernize the Cub's present training methods. For instance, Jason Giambi will be holding seminars on the proper use of supplemental vitamins to grow strong, healthy bodies. The unidentified Yankees source also stated for the record that there was absolutely no truth to the rumor that they would move the Cubs to White Plains, NY and turn Wrigley Field into a flea market. Also today, Sammy Sosa was quoted in the Dominican Republic as saying "If a class team like the Yankees are involved, I would consider coming out of retirement to help the Cubs again".

If it's in the New York Times, it must be true.

Also, in other news today, the Boston Red Sox still suck.

Hey, that reminds me:

Shut up!

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

This just in......

NY Times- November 26, 2006:
It was reported today that the Chicago Tribune, parent company and owners of the Chicago Cubs, have accepted an offer to sell the team- effective January 1, 2007.

If it's in the New York Times, it must be true.

Also, in other news today, the Boston Red Sox still suck.

[Raymond]

Big Mac doesn't get in:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16541906/

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Big Mac doesn't get in:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16541906/

I didn't expect him to get in, to be honest, but I was suprised at how low the number was. About 23%, I think. How long does he have now, before he gets dropped from the ballot?

This doesn't bode well for all the other big stat guys from the mid-'90s to mid-'00s. If MacGuire can't get in with more than 500 HR (which is usually considered the magic number for a home run hitter), there will be a lot of other guys on the outside looking in.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Big Mac doesn't get in:

Big Mac could hit home runs. Period. He couldn't hit for average, run or play defense. If the Hawk, Andre Dawson, can't get elected, then McGwire should never get a sniff- steroids or not. Dawson was a ballplayer. McGwire could hit home runs- only. 'Nuff said.

[Nevadaref]

Looks like the Yankees unloaded the Big Unit and his Big Salary back on the Diamondbacks.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Looks like the Yankees unloaded the Big Unit and his Big Salary back on the Diamondbacks.

He never was comfortable in NY. At his age, you can't depend on him to be the ace of the staff either. Could be good for both parties.

I'm just hoping that they leave the Texas RoidBoy in Texas. Or maybe Bah-ston will sign him first instead- I hope.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Looks like the Yankees unloaded the Big Unit and his Big Salary back on the Diamondbacks.

Didn't see that story - the Yanks really aren't picking up a dime of that Big Salary? That would be a nifty deal for them... and not so smart for the DB's.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Didn't see that story - the Yanks really aren't picking up a dime of that Big Salary? That would be a nifty deal for them... and not so smart for the DB's.

The Yanks supposedly picked up 2 mil of the $16mil they owed him.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

If the Hawk, Andre Dawson, can't get elected, then McGwire should never get a sniff- steroids or not.

I agree that Dawson should be in, but you cannot leave McGwire out based on his numbers. 500 is the number. He made it. He gets in, unless you want to punish him for the steoid use. Everybody who gets to 500, regardless of whatever else they did or didn't accomplish in their careers, gets in. So you need a better reason to keep McGwire out than just that he was a one-trick pony. Based on his on-field performance, he's in.

I'm just hoping that they leave the Texas RoidBoy in Texas.

You're talking about Clemens? He's another one that you have to let in (300+ wins), unless you want to punish him for suspected steroid use. Based on his on-field performance, he's in.

[Dan_ref]

The guy's a walking drugstore...

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/sto...p-410640c.html

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

The guy's a walking drugstore...

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/sto...p-410640c.html

Greenies? Just a wild guess, but there were probably quite a few names on that list along with Mr. PotatoHead's. And probably a few very familiar ones too.

Never come between a ballplayer and his greenies!

Of course, I'll also bet that most of the players caught didn't blame it on a teammate, like Bonds did. Typical.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Greenies? Just a wild guess, but there were probably quite a few names on that list along with Mr. PotatoHead's. And probably a few very familiar ones too.

Never come between a ballplayer and his greenies!

yep

Of course, I'll also bet that most of the players caught didn't blame it on a teammate, like Bonds did. Typical.

Typical and sad.

Local talk radio show yesterday was discussing what the reaction to Bond's record breaking home run might look like: fans boo? turn their backs? walk out? Not to mention the banners. It's not even clear they'll have a ceremony for him.