Does Pudge Rodriguez Know His Role With The Washington Nationals?
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 1:37 PM EST
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PrintIn explaining to Washington Post writer Chico Harlan what it was the Washington Nationals were looking for in a free agent catcher this winter, DC GM Mike Rizzo told Mr. Harlan, in a Nationals Journal post entitled, "Nats sign free agent Ivan Rodriguez", that though the team expects Jesus Flores to be, "...ready to go in the Spring," they'd learned their lesson last season and wanted to have a legitimate backup, "...that could fill in as an everyday guy in the short-term but that could morph into a mentor/teacher for Flores."
At 2-years/$6 million dollars, that's one expensive backup catcher/mentor/teacher the Nationals signed in "Pudge" Rodriguez...(cont. after the JUMP)...
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At 2-years/$6 million dollars, that's one expensive backup catcher/mentor/teacher the Nationals signed in Rodriguez, especially as Mr. Harlan's colleague at the Washington Post, Dave Sheinin notes, in another Nationals Journal post entitled, "Why Pudge? Why Two Years", that Rodriguez had to wait until late in Spring Training last March to find a home (and a one-year deal at half what Washington's giving him), and in 121 games with the Astros and Rangers, the then-37-year-old catcher produced, "...the worst offensive season of his Hall-of-Fame career (with) (career-lows in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging)."
But a bigger problem than his decline in production and defensive skills, is the fact that his agent, Scott Boras, is talking like he has no intention of being relegated to the bench, as he's quoted on XM's MLB Homeplate Update explaining:
"Certainly in Washington, Pudge has an opportunity, particularly this year to play at a number that's well above that of a backup catcher, so he's going to be a significant contributor..."
and:
"He's won a World Championship in his career, and he took on a situation like this in Detroit, a few years ago when a club was building and it worked out rather well for him..."
Of course, that's his agent speaking for him, but at least through Mr. Boras, it doesn't sound like Rodriguez will be content with a backup role...So what if Flores is healthy? Is Washington ready for the second coming of Paul Lo Duca?
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I've yet to hear one good thing about it...
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washtimesbb: Continuing to hear more along the Pudge-is-not-a-mentor track. Haven’t talked to anybody who wasn’t puzzled by the move.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 2:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe Rizzo is....
signing Pudge just in case Flores isn’t back to his old self in ST. Then maybe somebody will be desperate enough to trade us for him once we determine Flo is healthy.
I know…I doubt that too.
Especially not at $3 million per...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 3:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
"Following in the footsteps of Paul LoDuca and Dmitri Young, another bad [signing] by the Nationals," baseball expert Jim Bowden said,
“Six million dollars, Steve!” Bowden exclaimed………
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
Still has his sense of humour........
“….as the world’s irony scale exploded. “This time by a new GM, at least,” he said, as Davis laughed.
“At least a different GM is making this decision along with Stan Kasten and the organization,” Bowden continued."
Jimbo was given parameters to work under….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
The word from Shenin is that they overpaid to get Pudge to the Nats
I guess we might have to accept large Kearnsian contracts to get some decent guys here… I still agree with the sentiment that if it comes to Pudge playing 300ABs – than its probably better he does it than what else was on offer.
Fingers crossed for Flores!
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Unkie Stan says don't care about the money........
If $6mil keeps him from crying about playing time, then that is also an advantage over the others……..
But, please be healed, Jesus!!!
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Statswise – Pudge pretty much bats the same as Flores these days… he stays healthy and consistent it wont be a disaster. Although the 2nd year on the deal hurts.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Staying healthy is good.........
See, this puts us in the running for which slug catchers perform in 2010. The suspense of the season long drama will sustain us….
Bengie, Yorvit, Pudge, Barajas………You don’t have to outrun the bear, just outrun your friend….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone think that this really helps out our pitching staff, who wouldn’t want pudge calling games for you?
Who would you rather see come to town and at what price? Barajas has been offered arb, BMolina is Type A, Torrealba wants to start, and everyone else is just as old as Pudge but can’t play a similar level.
Pudge is better than the other options...
But I’ve been reading all day about how there are questions about his game calling and deteriorating offense and defense…of the available options I can see why he was the choice…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 3:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think Rizzo decided Pudge is better than the other available catchers.
We know Pretty Boy Wil calls a terrible game and lures pitchers into throwing those darn sliders that go zinging off into the ethers. And his bat is pretty much non-existent…so he’s a sporadic backup, at best.
Bard called a much better game and had an ok bat upon occasion. That groin injury was a killer though. I would have kept Bard over Nieves if Bard’s injury was healed.
And Boras is just blowing smoke, as usual. No way Pudge is an everyday catcher.
unless Flores is still more hurt than they have been leading on...
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Dec 8, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Even if healed, it might take a period of time for Jesus to be back to his previous playing level.
Kinda like a hamate bone that takes a year to feel right again……..The Nats have a backup catcher now, and don’t have to go searching for another one next year.
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
not. good.
the more i hear and read, the less i like. and i didn’t like from the start.
fyi, doing the internet radio show thing this evening at 6 pm. FJB will be a call-in guest.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Dec 8, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions
I'm with you, Berndaddy.
Until Rizzo gives me a reason to not trust him, I do. He knows a lot more about baseball than I do.
At the end of the day we needed a catcher
We got one…they were all grumpy old men… we just have to live with it and hope Flores gets back to 100%.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
by Mezza on Dec 8, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
+1........
and if it drives Gloomy Dave crazy………………+2…
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
+3 on Gloomy Dave
Something funny about seeing someone go nuts on every decision this team makes.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
I appreciate his perspective........keeps me from being the doom and gloom guy....
“$SIX FREAKIN’ MILLION, STEVE”, said sports celebrity Jim Bowden….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
ha!
i LOVED the Adam Dunn signing! i’m only good for one piece of good news a decade.
seriously though, Pudge OBP’d .280 last season. what’s to get excited about? and the rumors that with Houston everytime a runner got on first he’d put down fastball to get an edge trying to throw him out? even if it’s not accurate, the perception is there.
i AM the voice of Doom and Gloom!
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Dec 9, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
PR ploy to interest other FAs, like pitchers? That name recognition is worth something...
Besides, Pudge is a crafty veteran……..He’s also a wily veteran…. and has post-season experience. He’s probably also clutch, and pitchers will worry, seeing him in the on deck circle and throw hittable pitches to the guy ahead of him….He also has a great nickname and a great fellow in the dugout, as he watches the game when he’s not playing…..He’s probably also peppery, like Licey.com like to describe their best players……..
Intangibles!!!!……..It’s what’s important to the new braintrust….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe he convinces fellow countryman Javy V. to join the Nats....
…I’m just grasping at any straw…
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
let's measure the "tangibles" first!
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Dec 9, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Jim Bowden Says:
JimBowdenIV: Nats in on Garland, Pineiro, Padilla,Smoltz but not Lackey. Yanks on Gozalez to replace Coke.
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 6:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Since when did Bowden become 'baseball insider"!!
He of the Estrada, LoDuca, Handrahan, all things Reds is now tweeting….Well, at least he is not in our front office……….
He also openly questioned the Pudge deal...
Of all people, Mr. DY, Guzman and Kearns…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 7:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The world's irony meter explodes!
“Smithers! I want this man killed”
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Wait, all is well!!!........Nationals Sign Jerry Owens.....
“The Nationals signed Jerry Owens to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s Bill Ladson. The 28-year-old outfielder has a .625 OPS in parts of four MLB seasons. Owens, who stole 32 bases for the White Sox two seasons ago, will compete for a roster spot in Spring Training.”
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
Go Cardinals!!!!
Ken_Rosenthal: Smoltz still possibility in STL. J. Garcia might not be ready to be No. 5. Smoltz could start and/or relieve. Nats are Smoltz’s last resort.
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
We're everyone's last resort...
Smoltz is ok if they land Garland/Padilla. Without one of those guys…it could get messy
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Just in time for the holidays...Garland.
Just sign Padilla for one year and trade him at the deadline.
I'm going to miss these good old days if we ever start winning....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Former Expo
And one of Bowden’s first trades (for the famed Alex Escobar)…maybe Rizzo did it to annoy Bowden.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
I totally missed that he was a former Expo, although the name was vaguely familiar...
“How you like this one, Jimbo!!!”, volleys Rizzo………….. (snicker…)
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Cant say I remembered him
But it was on Ladson’s article…
Nice to have them back in the family.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Mey
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 9, 2009 9:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Memory jogger going up around 12:30....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 9, 2009 9:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not a-ringin a bell.....
Is he related to Buck Owens from Hee-Haw?…However, it is good to see an ex-Expo back in the fold! Take that “baseball insider extraordinaire” Jimbo Bowdeen……
"...selected by the Montreal Expos in the 2nd Round (57th overall) of the 2003 amateur draft.
…when the Montreal Expos became the Washington Nationals, Owens was traded for Alex Escobar."
Syracuse needs players, too….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Someone to root for to do good!!!!
Does have a strange batting stance, though……..
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Im no Rick Eckstien...
but for me… I like my guys to be IN the batter’s box when they bat.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
I kinda want them holding the skinny end of the bat..........
What’s he doing?………..Protecting wickets?
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Thats a bad stance for cricket
Need the legs closer together to help block leg stump. :)
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Block leg stump? Are we talking wackbat?
What no one went to see the Fantastic Mr. Fox?
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 9, 2009 9:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's actually against rule 6.02 d (1)
d) The following rule shall be in effect for all National Association Leagues:
(1) The batter shall keep at least one foot in the batter’s box throughout the batter’s time at bat, unless one of the following exceptions applies, in which case the batter may leave the batter’s box but not the dirt area surrounding home plate:
(i) The batter swings at a pitch;
(ii) The batter is forced out of the batter’s box by a pitch;
(iii) A member of either team requests and is granted "Time";
(iv) A defensive player attempts a play on a runner at any base;
(v) The batter feints a bunt;
(vi) A wild pitch or passed ball occurs;
(vii) The pitcher leaves the dirt area of the pitching mound after receiving the ball; or
(viii) The catcher leaves the catcher’s box to give defensive signals.
Notwithstanding Rule 6.02©, if the batter intentionally leaves the batter’s box and delays play, and none of the exceptions listed in Rule 6.02(d)(1)(i) through (viii) applies, the umpire shall award a strike without the pitcher having to deliver the pitch. The ball is dead, and no runners may advance. The umpire shall award additional strikes, without the pitcher having to deliver the pitch, if the batter remains outside the batter’s box and further delays play.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
SANTO DOMINGO (Licey.com) ’Erick Aybar, Ervin Santana, Eryc Byrnes and Ubaldo Jimenez are the next players to join Licey in the coming days to the capital club.
Also reported that Elijah Dukes, Nationals outfielder from Washington, finally re-join the club this coming Tuesday.
“Dukes had to settle some personal matters in the United States and therefore could not come Sunday,” he said.
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
Dukes' father passed away...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
The story didn't get a lot of press, and I decided to leave it alone...nothing good there...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 9, 2009 3:51 AM EST up reply actions
Pudge might not be everyone's first choice, but he's not the worst choice out there...
Now Henry Blanco would have been a great choice, too bad the Mets already snapped him up. He calls a good game and is great at mentoring. Chances are he’s going to become a coach or even manager after he stops playing.
Of course, now that the Nats have their back-up catcher signed, that means they won’t be signing Paul Bako at the last minute .
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
I would not have minded Blanco......I was dismayed the Nats didn't seem to make a play for him...
What’s done is done and Pudge is “One of Us!!!”….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
It also rules out picking up Michael Barrett, now playing for the Gigantes del Cibao.....
…and I assume is available.
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Michael Barrett is playing winter ball?!
I didn’t know that. I knew he was in the Blue Jays system this past season, and I believe I had read he’s currently unsigned.
I liked him when he was a Cub. I think he wasn’t treated fairly in the matter between him and Zambrano, which I think puts me in the minority among Cub fans.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
I always liked Barrett, maybe undeservedly, but he has gone through a lot.....
He’s not batting particularly well, and that doesn’t bode well for his prospects…..and no, he wasn’t treated well concerning Zambrano.
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
In answer to proprietor Chigliak's question.........Chico Harlan provides insight....
“The Nats believe Pudge is best-suited to play between 70 and 80 games in 2010. Certainly 121 games (his total from 2009) is too many.
Even if Jesus Flores is healthy, Pudge won’t be too far in the background. He’ll start two or three games every week.
Rodriguez was asked about his preferred role before signing, and seemed satisfied with what the Nats were offering.
Other clubs were offering Rodriguez single-year deals worth MORE than $3 million. But no other club was offering a two-year deal.
In the ideal world… By 2011, Rodriguez will further cede ground to Flores, taking a firmer role as a back-up. And sometime toward the end of 2011, perhaps by 2012, catching prospect Derek Norris will be ready for a spot in the big leagues.
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
Flores and Norris 2012!!!!
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
2012!!
I am getting out early and predicting a better year in 2010 than it was in 2009. You heard it here FIRST! Nats will be a 500 team in 2010….
(first of a range of grandiose predictions from yours truely)
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Hey, one more win could be considered "better"...
.500 team? I’d be pleasantly surprised…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
Albert Markovski: "Yes. No. Uh, time, not space... No, I don't know what you're talking about."
by Patrick Reddington on Dec 8, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
the Nats got lucky in 2005.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Dec 9, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
I predicted 78 wins for 2009.........
So, if we are improved in 2010, I should predict more than that, right?….. Right?
.500+ it is!!
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
You better!
waves fist!
Without the Expo curse, this team should be ready to take off.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
No more Bowden/Acta excuses.........Riggles will have them ready to play...what could go wrong?!?
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Believe in Jesus!
Jesus Flores, that is. He better be healthy by March/April. I guess Pudge was better than the alternatives but he’s no longer a great player. I hope the Nats aren’t forced to start him for most of the season.
Maybe this was really about Scott Boras. Could the Nats have talked Boras down on the Strasburg deal and offered a “contract to be named later” and this was that contract? Or did I watch too many episodes of “The X-Files” a decade ago and there’s not really a conspiracy here? Or… I think I’ll stop now.
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The Washington Nationals, the team of the 2010s!
We'll talk ourselves into loving Pudge, just like we did with Big Donkey.....
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Pudge hits 38HRs
and Ill be his biggest fan. But realistically, if we get a 250/15HR season with good defense behind the plate – ill be happy.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Throw out 35% of base stealers, and block the ball, and I'll be happy.......
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
which is about 10% more than Bard did...
Yes im still hoping Pudge has the ‘cannon’.
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
Just don't throw down to first to pick off the runner straying too far off the bag..........
Just don’t try it, Ivan….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
if he goes .250/10 i'll eat Ed's hat (the old one)
here’s a link to his month-by-month batting last year. caution, it’s hide your eyes ugly.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Dec 9, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Did u see this deal?
Some serious talent got moved…
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/08/AR2009120803900.html
"I love, love, love John Lackey." -- Graysnail.
The reaction is the D-Backs got stiffed with Edwin Jackson.......
Glad the Nats didn’t get that guy….
Mezza: ''Are we there yet?'' ...Roscoe: "In baseball hell? Yes we are."
— without making a deal," Rizzo said."
by cat daddy3000 on Dec 8, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
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