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BLydic Wed Nov 14, 2007 04:05pm

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Originally Posted by M&M Guy
Well, half-standing. (Or is that half-baked? ;))

If it is that good of an idea, why isn't it used in both leagues?

Granted, I'm an old fuddy-duddy. I would rather see the decision making process still involved about rather to leave the pitcher in because they're still pitching well, or take them out for a pinch-hitter because the team is behind. What about the double-switch to put that left-handed bat in for later in the game? Or, should the pitcher stay in and sacrafice the runners along? There are so many additional sub-plots involved; I guess I prefer those instead of the simplicity of offense/defense.

If it's that bad of an idea, why has it been around so long?

I understand being a traditionalist and can appreciate your preference. My preference is just different. So, to each his own.

BTW, you still hitting a wood driver off the tee? :)

M&M Guy Wed Nov 14, 2007 05:26pm

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Originally Posted by BLydic
BTW, you still hitting a wood driver off the tee? :)

Nope.

And I'm not using a different person to hit my drives for me; I have to drive and putt all by myself. :)

BLydic Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:13pm

:D <i></i>

Adam Thu Nov 15, 2007 08:55am

Looks like A-Rod has his tail between his legs.

Are there odds yet on wheter Boras gets fired?

mick Thu Nov 15, 2007 09:09am

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Looks like A-Rod has his tail between his legs.

Are there odds yet on wheter Boras gets fired?

Boras gets a lot of money for his players.
He's shopping around for mo money for Kenney Rogers [43, P, DET].

Adam Thu Nov 15, 2007 09:12am

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Originally Posted by mick
Boras gets a lot of money for his players.
He's shopping around for mo money for Kenney Rogers [43, P, DET].

Except for ARod. My guess is his stunts will have cost ARod money in the end. Apparently, he's only serving in an advisory capacity on this one.

Jurassic Referee Thu Nov 15, 2007 09:24am

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Except for ARod. My guess is his stunts will have cost ARod money in the end. Apparently, he's only serving in an advisory capacity on this one.

What else do agents do but act in an advisory capacity?:confused:

He coulda went to LA for all I care. Great stats but he gags when push comes to shove. I'd rather have Lowell.

Speaking of Mike Lowell......the rumor in the NY papers today is that the Yankees will sign A-Wad and still go after Lowell. The idea is to sign him even if they have to overpay him and then put him at first base. Sounds like a plan.

Adam Thu Nov 15, 2007 09:27am

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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
What else do agents do but act in an advisory capacity?:confused:

As opposed to doing the actual negotiating.

tjones1 Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:49pm

Heard Andruw Jones might be headed to Baseball Heaven...

M&M Guy Thu Nov 15, 2007 01:02pm

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Originally Posted by tjones1
Heard Andruw Jones might be headed to <font color = red>Baseball Heaven</font color>...

Wrigley Field?

Adam Thu Nov 15, 2007 01:45pm

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Originally Posted by M&M Guy
Wrigley Field?

No, that's Baseball Haven. The retirement community for formerly great players.

Dan_ref Thu Nov 15, 2007 01:51pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
No, that's Baseball Haven. The retirement community for formerly great players.

Geeze, that's gonna leave a mark...

M&M Guy Thu Nov 15, 2007 02:46pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
No, that's Baseball Haven. The retirement community for formerly great players.

You mean like Lou Brock?

(Ouch! Hey, that one left a mark too...)

Mark Padgett Thu Nov 15, 2007 05:29pm

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Originally Posted by M&M Guy
You mean like Lou Brock?

(Ouch! Hey, that one left a mark too...)

No - Brock was not emblematic of the Cubs getting players past their prime, but getting rid of them before their prime.

M&M Guy Thu Nov 15, 2007 05:36pm

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Originally Posted by Mark Padgett
No - Brock was not emblematic of the Cubs getting players past their prime, but getting rid of them before their prime.

<font size = "1">Psst...Mark, that's what I meant.</font size>


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