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Old Wed Nov 14, 2007, 04:05pm
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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?
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Old Wed Nov 14, 2007, 05:26pm
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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.
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Looks like A-Rod has his tail between his legs.

Are there odds yet on wheter Boras gets fired?
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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].
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Old Thu Nov 15, 2007, 09:12am
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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.
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Old Thu Nov 15, 2007, 09:24am
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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?

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.
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Old Thu Nov 15, 2007, 09:27am
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What else do agents do but act in an advisory capacity?
As opposed to doing the actual negotiating.
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Heard Andruw Jones might be headed to Baseball Heaven...
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Old Thu Nov 15, 2007, 01:02pm
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Heard Andruw Jones might be headed to Baseball Heaven...
Wrigley Field?
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Wrigley Field?
No, that's Baseball Haven. The retirement community for formerly great players.
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No, that's Baseball Haven. The retirement community for formerly great players.
Geeze, that's gonna leave a mark...
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Old Thu Nov 15, 2007, 02:46pm
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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...)
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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.
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Old Thu Nov 15, 2007, 05:36pm
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No - Brock was not emblematic of the Cubs getting players past their prime, but getting rid of them before their prime.
Psst...Mark, that's what I meant.
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