Washington Nationals: Bryce Harper, Draft Pick Signing Deadline Thread.
by Patrick Reddington on Aug 16, 2010 8:51 PM EDT
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Print"Baseball scouts can have the bowed perspective of an Escher print, but most insist they have seen no player this good this soon. As far as they are concerned, Harper is a tape-measure-testing, laser-throwing, eyeblack-oozing baseball cyborg." - New York Times: Alan Schwarz - "At 17, Baseball’s Next Sure Thing: Bryce Harper"
The Washington Nationals drafted 50 players on June 7, 2010, starting with the no.1 overall pick in the draft, College of Southern Nevada catcher/outfielder Bryce Harper, a 17-year-old wunderkind who was immediately introduced as an outfielder by the Nats, with DC GM Mike Rizzo explaining the decision in a post-selection press conference:
"I think we made the early decision that we're going to take the rigors and the pressure of learning the difficult position of catcher away from him and really let him concentrate on the offensive part of the game and let his athleticism take over as an outfielder."
Harper told a group of Nats beat writers, in an exclusive teleconference that took place at Nationals Park, that he had no problem with making the transition from behind the plate to the outfield:
"I'm pretty excited, you know. I've played right field a couple times with USA and with my College of Southern Nevada, and I'm pretty stoked about that, but wherever they need me I'll play, I don't really care..."
All that was left to do was for the Nationals and Harper's representatives to agree on a contract. Asked if he was interested in getting his professional career started right away, Harper told the reporters that he was leaving that up to his agent, "The business has to take its course with [Scott] Boras," Harper said, "...and all the negotiations and stuff with Boras and everything like that, so just trying to see what happens there and whatever happens happens."
Whatever happens happens tonight for Bryce Harper.
The Nationals quickly inked 22 of their 50 picks, "...including 15 of the top 25," within a week of the draft, as Washington Post writer Adam Kilgore reported in an article entitled, "Nationals sign 22 draft picks". In early July, at an event in Nats Park for season ticket holders, the Nats' GM was asked to comment on this year's Draft class, and whether or not its top picks would hold out til the last minute as it's gone in previous seasons. Mr. Rizzo responded (with noticeable pride):
Mike Rizzo: "I think the guys that we're talking about, our 1st Round pick is [Bryce] Harper, our 2nd Round pick is Sammy Solis, he's a college left-handed pitcher, our 3rd Round pick, a shortstop from Rice, [Rick] Hague, we just signed him, he's on his way to the minor leagues, he was in the ballpark I think yesterday or the day before, he's on his way, and our 4th Round pick is A.J. Cole, who's a high school kid out of Florida, everyone else is signed, which is remarkable, a remarkable job by [Scouting Director] Kris Kline and [Asst. GM] Roy Clark [APPLAUSE], the word is out, we think we had a terrific draft this year, an impact draft, from all the people from the outside that have looked at it, if we get everybody signed that we want to sign, we will be voted the best draft in baseball..."
The next pick on the Nats' list, Robbie Ray, an 18-year-old, 6'2'' left-hander out of Tennessee agreed on a $799,000 bonus earlier today. Sammy Solis' $1M dollar deal was announced within the last few minutes, and A.J. Cole reportedly agreed to a deal already with the announcement possibly delayed because of how far over the MLB-recommended price tag for a 4th Round pick the Nats went to get Cole signed when he'd already committed to the University of Miami. Now it's all about Bryce Harper. The conversation this year is focused on just how much the 17-year-old power bat will command. Last year there was some question whether or not the Scott Boras' client would sign, and the Nats handed out the largest contract ever given to a draft pick. Harper's not expected to get more than Strasburg's 4-year/$15.1M dollar major league deal, but he's likely going to get the biggest deal ever given to a position player...If you're taking for granted he signs...How much is Bryce Harper going to get?
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@RoscoeNats: $11.55M at 11:49 p.m.
@federalbaseball: $10M at 11:59:03
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 Aug 16, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
$11 Milb at 11:58:44
Just so he can one up Strasburg by being a second later!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 16, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
What?
Are you…… chicken?
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm Scott Boras...
…and I approve of this message.
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I'm Allen and I approve this approval.
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We are Stan Kasten, Bud Selig, and Ted Lerner
…we have formed a barbershop quartet to sing The Hallelujah Chorus for this message.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Rizzo would definitely point to his head if this were true.
And Boras would probably point something else to his head…
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Still highest bonus for a HSer ever.
Teixeira, Prior, and and Strasburg were all college.
I might be wrong though
Needs moar dingerz.
Apples to oranges in my opinion.
We’ve never had a legit high school prospect like A-Rod/Griffey in the recent draft era, so bonuses aren’t comparable. I will be very surprised if he doesn’t get more than Tex-money.
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Mauer?
The Twins were confident enough in him to take him over Prior, which was a huge risk at the time.
Needs moar dingerz.
Aah good call
But I don’t recall his hype being that huge, nothing like A-Rod, etc.
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I don't recall either
but then, i didn’t really actively follow then.
But then, he had the supposed leverage of being picked over a guy with ridiculous, ridiculous hype surrounding his aura.
Needs moar dingerz.
Haha surely
Prior’s now playing Indy ball— so sad.
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$10.5MM, major league contract, 11:58:15
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 16, 2010 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Am I cheating if I just say it gets done before 11:59:59.99?
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"We may be able to bring you live Bryce Harper coverage as this game heads toward 12:00"
[Chiefs radio broadcast]
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Nats just made Cole official....
@NatsTownNews: #Nationals agree to terms with RHP A.J. Cole, Washington’s 4th-round selection in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft.
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
More:
@NatsTownNews: Cole, 18, was rated by Baseball America as the No. 16 overall player, the 8th-best pitcher, among 2010 Draft-eligible prospects.
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait a minute
How’d he fall to us outside of the first round?
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Aug 16, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
4th Round!! Was committed to University of Miami, not though to be signable...
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 16, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Solid.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Aug 16, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian O'Connor's Kool Aid is very happy tonight.
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What!
To overcome such snags! Such brilliance! Such negotiating! Such commitment!
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupid MLB snags....
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!
ESPINOSA GOES YARD AGAIN!!!!!
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“He is another Scott Boras client part of maybe soon the Nationals clubhouse”
We should just put Scott Boras’ head on our hats instead of the curly W.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I apologize. Please give mevans12 credit for his scoop.
I’m listening to the broadcast, though. Basically my general rule of thumb is that Espy/Ramos major events are gamethread major thread worthy at this time. I try to use discretion elsewhere. I’m always happy to rap minors, I’m just not sure it’s always cool to divert other cool discussions.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Callis' $2M dollar figure was core-ect...
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
keep an eye on him as we get closer to midnight
something tells me he’ll break the Harper news first
Taillon, take 2nd overall just announced at $5M+...
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Harper get all the money in the world....
Well at least a big chunk of Uncle Teddy’s money oh heck I heard his given him the Tyson’s corner mall deed…
Join the parade!
Mlbtraderumors must acknowledge the growing 7 Nation Army!
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Watch me pull a contract outta my hat!
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And now for something completely different....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 16, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
"Allow me to introduce myself"
“gentlemen I’m Clarence Dallenov attorney at law”
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Cole just a great get
hard to believe still and we’ve known aboot it for days.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 16, 2010 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
I just remember being shocked Mr. Oliver announced a 4th Round name I knew on Draft Day...
That they actually signed him will have Rizzo pointing to his head for months…
#[rizzopointstohead]
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 16, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
+pointtorizzoshead
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1 hr, 24 minutes...
Taking one last break before stretch…
Don’t Be A Crow, Harp!!
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Reading a bunch on Taillon
wouldn’t have been pissed if we had gotten him…but Harper just fills such a big need for our organization and I can’t wait to see him start hitting some bombs.
I’ll be rooting for Taillon though, the Pirates deserve a bright spot.
Followed Taillon, Ranaudo, Deck McGuire and Harper closely....
Definitely be following them through careers…
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 16, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm eh on McGuire. Didn't do well against Danny Hultzen here
He’s great with good stuff, but nothing excites me about his ceiling.
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Yeah, Bowden just randomly through his name out at some point leading up to Draft...
So I just started following for the fun of it, forgot aboot Pomeranz too, who still hasn’t signed with Indians…
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Pomeranz can be something good.
Either Solis is a Pomeranz-lite or it’s the other way around.
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through = threw...that's ugly...too much typing tonight...
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The Brewers first round pick has turned down their offer
he won’t sign…proof that not every team will be happy tonight.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/08/firstrounder-rejects-brewers-offer.html
Going to USD though, I'm happy. Coach Hill will take care of him
And isn’t there some issue with his health?
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According to comments on the linked article...
he has Type 1 diabetes. He could still play but maybe if the diagnosis is a recent development, maybe he wants to take some time to make the lifestyle adjustments necessary to living with it.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Haha I didn't read the link, but good for him.
And I actually happen to invest a lot of time with a large Type 1 diabetes charity, so it hits close home to me definitely.
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Type 1 diabetes is different to Type 2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus_type_1
I think D.Young had Type 2 from memory and hence the weight issues.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Type 1 can be discovered/noticed late though
Think Jay Cutler
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Ron Santo is a Type 1...
diagnosed as a teen, just before he started his baseball career. Played before they had the glucose meters, etc.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Definitely a sensitive topic for me.
I wish anyone with Type 1 well, it’s devastating yet very positive working with parents of recently diagnosed kids.
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7.4 million dollars at 11: 56 pm...
just pulling numbers out of the air. Frankly, I’m still trying to find out if his brother Bryan has signed yet with the Cubs.
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Patrick.....
all I ask of you is to try and find out where we’re sending him once he signs. Do whatever it takes my man!
Posted this earlier in case you didn't see...Rizzo's original plan:
Mike Rizzo: “I think he would probably start off in our lowest level, in the Gulf Coast League. I think that’s a prudent way to get his feet on the ground in professional baseball, because as I’ve said many, many times, the rigors of the professional game, the everyday-ness of professional baseball is really the first thing that a professional player has to overcome.”
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Granted that was right after draft, plans may have changed...
But I assume the Nats knew it would take this long.
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
ABP baby!
Chop beats Brooklyn’s lost children 4-3.
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R-I-Z-Z-O! RIZZO! RIZZO! RIZZO!
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Don't sign Harper
Make him play for free.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
BOO THIS MAN!!!!
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See whatcha do is click on that little actions button and then click rec.
I’m souldrummer and I’d appreciate your rec.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're expecting him to go all Mendoza on us
Yikes, I think he’d be more Ruth
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Pay him by the hit...
…gotta get your incentives right. Maybe pay him by the base.
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Anyone watching Yankees vs Detroit?
Bottom of the 9th – 3 on with 1 out – valverde is struggling – a good diversion for a while
From MASNBen:
@bkerr32 talked to a source who said a deal between Bryce Harper and the #Nationals “will get done” by midnight: http://bit.ly/c21mVt
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT!! Deadline at 11:59!!
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 Aug 16, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
SHOCKING NEWS: RIZZO SAYS NO EYEBLACK!
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
POTOMAC MILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFERS TO DONATE 2M TO CAUSE!
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
It’d be nice if Potomac Mills would spend 2 million towards not being a terrible mall.
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by Whiter Mage on Aug 16, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
HAGERSTOWN RAISES ITS OFFER
THEY ARE NOW OFFERING 2.5M TO THE CAUSE!
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell, if we could guarantee that if Harper doesn’t sign he would go play for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, I’d plunk down for season tickets!
WALDORF OFFERS 4M AND BLUE CRABS OWNERSHIP STAKE
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
i saw it on espn ist it really we could use every second
hehe...no way...you'vegot about 50 minutes before you hear anything.
and about 15 minutes before Rizzo starts swearing at Boras.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Crow was nervewracking...
…Strasburg was nervewracking.
This one is just amusing.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Bruce Harbor, I dare you not to sign you punk kid!
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
posturing through facebook again punk?
I figure someone will photoshop him into a Nats jersey tonight
I just saw that
WOOHOO!!
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That is both hilarious and annoying
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Mexed missages...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hard to say
it looks like it…he’s even friends with Manny Machado and tagged his brother as his sibling (so it seems real)..either way, I’ll wait for an announcement
July 27 FB status
Bryce Harper Wish I was playing USA more than anything!!! Summer has been crazy, and thinking about returning to CSN for another year!!! Very possible!
I almost never use facebook. Damn you baseball media.
Needs moar dingerz.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=536998548&v=wall#!/profile.php?id=536998548&v=info
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Apparently he likes God
So that is good to know.
by The Herndon Kid on Aug 16, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
latest status
Back from the beach with the fam!!! :) It was knarley as always!!! Time for some decisions to be made, but everybody already seems to know what I’m doin besides me!! Its great! :) My coaches,friends,and just everybody!!! I dont even know!! Thats the funny thing!!hahah :P But sitten down monday with the fam and advisors… and we will see what happens!!! :) As long as I’m playin college or pro I cant go wrong!!! :)
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Uh, yes you can...but that's just my opin!!
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Are we sure he passed his GED?
I hate to be that guy (you know, the internet spelling jerk), but… less emoticons, maybe?
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My scouting eye questions
Um… Umm…
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Gnarly....
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually like Bryce's spelling better....
I think I’ll grow to accept our new power bat….if they sign…
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, if he rakes he can spell however he wants.
But I’m gonna be merciless on the usage during any and all slumps.
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Don't make me come over there!
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I just like to tell myself that his facebook is fake.
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
His siblings and everything.
That would be epic epic
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It would probably be someone he knew doing it
just to be funny.
Or hell, maybe its Scott Boras.
Needs moar dingerz.
Just google that....
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Be prepared for "Knarliness" and a crap load of emoticons
My scouting eye questions his um…
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If it really is his FB page, wonder if Nats PR make him take it down after he signs...
Make that, “hope” they make him take it down…
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They'll make him hide it with privacy settings
Folks like Zim still have their pages but they are completely hidden unless you are friends
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Who leaves high school at 17 to play pro baseball ASAP then doesn't sign?
Like, if he ends up not signing, i’m glad we don’t have because it would show he’s STOOPID
There's no doubt in my mind...
Or anyone that I know of…would be a huge letdown….
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't be a letdown.
Last year this team, we’d be the national joke if we lost Strasburg. We had lost Crow the year before, we were in the midst of our second one hundred loss seasons and we appeared to be a sinking ship that had made zero progress since being awarded the wreckage of the ‘Spos. This time around we’ve got a killer 3-4-5, a stud no. 1 prospect, a serious investment in the farm system and agenda. If you want to sacrifice 7M bucks for the privilege of either playing for the Orioles or falling down in the draft, jokes on you, son.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It would definitely be a letdown.
Just maybe not as big a letdown as Strasburg would have been last year. I viewed him as a sure thing last year…and while Harper certainly isn’t, a lot of scouts whose stuff I read and respect are saying he’s the surest power bat to come out of the draft in a long time. I would be letdown if we don’t sign this guy
They aren't talking about the deadline at all
on MLB Network. Strange.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Pfft. Them unproven talentz.
They ain’t done diddly-squat in the big leagues.
- Steve Phillips
Needs moar dingerz.
I think they will soon, they did earlier
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They were cutting into highlight show with updates earlier, but oddly all highlights now...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
They mentioned in the crawl
that the Nats have until midnight to sign whathisname. Nobody else mentioned.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
There are other teams and other drafted players?!
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
They're just not talking draft at all, just tonight's highlights...
It’s tense league-wide…except in Pittsburgh where they signed everyone….
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys the bright side of things
I think if Harper doesn’t sign, Washington will be more inclined to extend Dunn because the team will already have two first round picks in the 2011 draft.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
Andrew just wants Bryce to be le fail
I’ll take Rendon though please if worst comes worst.
But Harper will sign, Facebook says so!
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I’m not hoping Harper fails, I just want him to be humble. Going to the Baltimore Orioles would be very humbling.
The kid isn’t even a pitcher, so I can’t excuse his arrogance.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I defer any judgement on humble or not.
We don’t see how hard he works on the diamond and in BP. The other media stuff doesn’t matter to me.
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That’s a great point, but I remain stubborn in my view on Harper. I don’t care how hard he works, I prefer players that go out, work hard and produce. Not the ones that go out, work hard, produce and talk talk talk.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean how much is his ambition and how much is it us?
Did he approach SI, or did SI approach him and create the LeBryce image? I mean I just think it’s fair to look at it from that perspective too.
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not until he hits 40 50 bombs in a Nats uniform.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's important to allow teams to have a big tent.
One of the tests of whether you have a good team or not is whether you can bring a lot of personalities under one roof and get them to work together under one roof. If this were the bozo the clown clubhouse with some of the knuckleheads we’ve had in the past, I would be more concerned. But this is a professional clubhouse. If he doesn’t learn how to be a professional hanging around guys like Stras, Zim, and Dunn, I don’t see how he can fully succeed anywhere. This is a good clubhouse with a good organization and I believe that he will become tolerable even with some shenanigans. At some point, we need a very talented player with some flair who will take some of the media spotlight away from our current kinda media shy core.
He can really make this thing work for him if he wants to.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
BOTH!! They have to extend Dunn as soon as they know Harp's good before anyone...
….figures out how much money Rizzo’s spent so far….
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Would Dunn ever play with Harper?
Most likely (maybe best) case harper is in the majors in 4 years, that would be at the end of Dunn’s deal. Why didn’t we trade him for decent prospects who could make us a better team when a key player could finally be on the team?
Hard to believe...if he gets 3-4 years maybe...
Kasten guesstimated 2yrs development for Harper…
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
If Dunn signs for 3-4 years that is....
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
We could see Harper in 2013.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
June 2012.
Think big.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
That’s what I expect from Harper. If he’s not in the bigs by June 2012, I’ll be let down. Phenoms don’t need a tremendous amount of time, see: Griffey Jr, Ken.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
It's apples and oranges.
Good teams just stockpile talent and realize that there’s more risk in baseball players. Tampa has Carl Crawford. Philly has Jason Werth. But knowing that Tampa has Desmond Jennings to fill in strengthens their negotiating position with Crawford and they can allow him to walk. Having Domonic Brown strengthens Phillies hand so they can allow Werth to walk. We’re going to pay Dunn because we don’t see another way to get comparable production at 1B for a comparable price.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
Unwise move to call my mother back an hour and a half before the deadline. Finally had to tell here I had to go. Love her and all, but sheesh.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 16, 2010 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
33 minutes, Mom!! Sorry...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Strikezone-expanding chemicals...
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
That's where I'm at.
Joe West and his boys say “I’ll show you!” bigger strike zone to speed up the games.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, expanded strike zones
more ridiculous umpiring, also a general undervaluation of all-bat-zero-glove types over the last two years, even in the AL.
Needs moar dingerz.
i don't want the A's to get no-hit
and they got near-no-hit yesterday.
And Anderson’s already given up his first two dingers on the season.
:-(
Needs moar dingerz.
Kilgore says...
Still drama with an hour left for Nationals, Bryce Harper
The Nationals and first overall pick Bryce Harper have one hour to strike a deal. General Manager Mike Rizzo and Team President Stan Kasten were both feeling confident earlier today, but at the moment, according to one team source, the Nationals aren’t positive they will come to agreement.
“No idea,” the source said in a message.
Given the stakes for both sides, it still seems likely the Nationals and Harper will find lucrative common ground. When we get word, we’ll pass it on.
The Nationals have allocated $3,799,000 — still more than $11 million less than what Stephen Strasburg received last year in his signing bonus and major league contract.
"The Nationals have allocated $3,799,000 — still more than $11 million less than what Stephen Strasburg received last year in his signing bonus and major league contract."
Love it, spend, spend, spend…+Maya, +Wilson Ramos, the Nats have had a good few weeks.
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
THIS ISN'T GOOD.
JimBo the Clown Twitter:
Legit source: “Bryce Harper negotiations going smoothly at the final turn..at the final give and take..this is getting done by the deadline”
Needs moar dingerz.
swear to goodness, if they let Bowden break this...
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 16, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Bowden's got sources, Dave!!!
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
His things outside of his radio show are pretty solid
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Yeah, but isn't unsourced reporting WRONG and unethical journalistically and all?
Boras hates you.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
if you read what Bowden wrote this morning
Boras actually doesnt hate him. Hard to tell who’s telling the truth
Can't believe Boswell would make that up...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hard to believe Bowden would fake a letter from Boras
certainly Boras would have denied that already if it werent true
Can't believe Bowden would be transparently self-serving.
No, wait, I think I can believe that.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Shouldn't let him know you "knew" me...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
BOWDEN!!
I’m not crazy about him, either.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Hate's too strong, I'm proud of you.
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibs and Boras banned me....
That makes sense to me though.
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you serious?
Did he actually ban you on twitter?
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly I am...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
BORAS banned you, too?
You are a twitter renegade.
"And everybody lived happily ever after. Except the Phillies and the Mets. The End." --Sasskuash
Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
it was Dibs wasnt it?
Is Boras on twitter? he must be more hated than Heyman.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
I'm sorry, I've written Boras too much today...
Dibs and Bowden banned me. I start write Bo and Boras comes out right now…
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
BOWDEN!!
He is a jackwagon.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
"Jackwagon"
Better than “groin”
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
i've been doubled up too.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 16, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibs and Bowden, that is.
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 16, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang thats crazy
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Hey, why not!
Boras’ way of showing him how much he loves Bowden: I won’t let you manage my players, but I’ll let you talk about them.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I dont know how I feel about this
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Got to pity the Cubs fans
One of these decades they’ll win one….
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Nobody tied them to a tree and made them sign Soriano to that godawful contract.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
That was Jim Hendry bidding against himself...
Not one of his better moves as GM.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
No, no it was not.
The Cubs have some medicine to pay. I feel sad that the Cubs Wood/Prior tandem didn’t come of age. That makes me sad. Their futile attempts to buy a championship over the last couple of years, that does not make me so sad. It’s that kind of stuff that made it mighty easy for me to jump off the Mets. They were lovable losers. Then miracle winners. Then cheapskates. Then thrillride coke junkies, and then they were just rich,pathetic, JV Yankees.
That’s not the Cubs. I just hope that they can sign Ryno to manage and commit to a healthy rebuild.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
21 minutes...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
Sooooooooooo disappointed
MLB Network and Baseball Tonight were both doing specials last year. Neither has anything on this year.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 16, 2010 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
MLB Net Radio was replaying today's broadcast too...weird...
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe they'll show the Yankees highlights two or three more times
“Yankees news, on the 10’s, 24/7”
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
As nice as it was to see them blow the win
I wanted them to beat the tigers to make it easier for the twins.
They got Matt Capps!
They don’t need no stinkin’ help from the Yanks!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright
Who’s getting nervous?
Not this guy!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 16, 2010 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
It's amazing how somebody could actually pitch a no-hitter.
I am feverish with anticipation for this extremely rare event.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Marcum is bomb diggity
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damn, I should go ahead and put that waiver claim in on him.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Game On !
Just finished reading the history of ballparks in NY to stay awake and I am ready to go……
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 16, 2010 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Well..
I re-watched the “Babe” tongiht to stay pump-ed about the Harper business …. so I was jazzed
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 16, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
207 career OPS+
Unbelievable.
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
Rizzo points to head
Two months ago
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He was the biggest doubt imo...
[Rizzo points to head] [Roy Clark humbly sits 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 Aug 16, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hee, hee--new fave hash tag.
#[royclarkhumblysitsthere]
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This all makes me wonder if the'd even bother to mention it if they announce a deal...
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
First they: MLB network; Second they: Nats.
Try to be more specific, Rob
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
How many Toronto no-hitters have their been this year?
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Now if he completes this no-hitter in the next 13 minutes...
…consider me impressed.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Well whatever the percentage is for the game state in the 8.2
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Yeah, but five 5-inning no-hitters
is just like 2-and-two thirds 9-inning no-hitters, right?
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
I don't think they do, they may have an idea, but all Boras' other clients are waiting too....
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's hope they synchronized watches...
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
+1000
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by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 16, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Also Scott van Pelt won't jinx it tonight
because he called him Shane Marcum on ESPN. God, the guy is pitching a no-hitter and you can’t even get his name right?
Goodness MLB Network!
Come on!
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Per Kilgore:
“Not saying it’ll matter in the end, but it can’t be GOOD that Boras still has 2 clients other than Harper unsigned. Sheer logistics, right?”
They are working on their prearranged coordinated signature routine.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOO!
Stop harshing my buzz, man!
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Friend of Dukes and Desmond #3
linky
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/mlb/08/16/heyman.draft.sign/index.html
Ian Desmond is my hero!
HEYMAN
bryce harper said getting "close’’ to a deal with #nats. believed worth close to $10 million in total. story soon on si.com.
This is totally NUTS....grown men (and women) pinning their hopes on a
knuckle-headed 17-year old…and greedy, power-crazed agent!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
10 minutes!
Hey, MissB!
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Ugh am I the only one that doesn't hate Boras?
And Marcum no no done
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i’m sure Boras doesn’t hate himself.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
But his mother can't stand him.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Not only is he all Greedy McMoneybags...
…he doesn’t pick up his dirty socks!
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Thanks a lot for ruining baseball, jackwagon.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Miss B
I am diggin your illustrations tonight…..first Riggles as Popeye and now this !
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 16, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
This ain't Boras fault.
I got no hate for Boras whatsoever. Crow’s agents? Those dudes are fools? Selig with all of this smoke and mirrors delay the signings stuff? He’s a fool. But Boras? Don’t hate the playa hate the game! And if Harper wants to be a knucklehead, we’ll still find a way.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks souldrummer
Boras is a nice guy, at least when I met him
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I ain't going that far.
He’s not going to win The Souldrummer Award for Labor Peace. He is what he is. He’s neutral. It’s sad that guys like him who are focused more on the game than the business have such a large role. But I can’t hate him for finding an owner in Texas stupid enough to A-Rod himself toward bankruptcy.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
Hicks is a joke, here and in England
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What I dislike most about Boras is that his intent is to break the system.
Fine …he’ll break it so that in future drafts, the numbers for draftees will be lots lower.
Plus Boras always makes it more about Boras than about his clients.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Which helps his clients because owners fear him.
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by souldrummer on Aug 16, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure fear is the correct word.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
If Harper signs, Nats have 25 of top 26 picks from this draft signed....
What is Timothy Smalling’s problem?
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
He probably wants to finish his career at Tech
Plus not much incentive to sign
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Jon Heyman
bryce harper said getting "close’’ to a deal with #nats. believed worth close to $10 million in total. story soon on si.com.
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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 16, 2010 11:51 PM EDT reply actions
Jerk...
It’ takes 10 seconds to copy/paste!!!
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Right. None of us could have predicted this two months ago.
Other than all of us, that is.
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I'm going to ban you....
ROSCOE broke it last year…
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
My celebratory beer is getting warm ...... !!!!! Come on !!!!!
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 16, 2010 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
Five minutes!
Does Mezza get it?
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MASNBen:
@MasnBen: Source tells @bkerr32 Harper will get “about $10 million” from the #Nationals. That number was agreed upon this afternoon, source said.
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
Kabuki dancin'
Selig sez: hold the over-slot signings until 11:59…
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drama
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Heyman again
“i was hearing harper’s bonus might be around $7 mil earlier, so maybe there are extras that bring it close to $10 mil. we’ll see.”
Go Manny!!!
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I might come out 5 minutes after so hold breath if there's doubt in your mind....
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 Aug 16, 2010 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
No to Harper
Clap Clap Clap-Clap Clap!
No to Harper.
Clap Clap Clap-Clap Clap!
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
Le sigh
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At least you’re bracing yourself for the worst possible outcome
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you know it, I’ll 180 when if he signs.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 17, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, dude's entitled to his opinion.
There is a minority that sees A-rodish tendencies in his negotiating style and similar unawareness to the existence of other humans on the planet.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Thats fine with me as long as he doesn't
stick a needle in his ass and lie about it
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Now under the two minute mark
We won’t hear until 12:05 or so, though
by bluelineswinger on Aug 16, 2010 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
MOAR SIGNING!
I got to get to bed, people. Get this thing done!
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MLB Network still hasn't talked about it
by bluelineswinger on Aug 16, 2010 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Is there a baseball thing going on tonight?
Why would they have anything about it?
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Miles, says stay cool, folks, stay cool.
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BOWDEN!!
He is a jackwagon.
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Yep...time to take another whack...
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That would be MissB
Though I understand she doesn’t actually use Photoshop
Rob
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[Jab] [jab] [right cross] [upper cut]
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
HAPPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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"All signs pointing to something being worked out..." - Jonathan Mayo on MLB Network....
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
It's midnight
MLB Network will have in a moment
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Dang, the Aussie beer is good stuff, huh?
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I bet you are a pumpkin filled with candy corn goodness....
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Mrs D loves candy corn!
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For all her innate sweetness...right?
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Heh, which is currently elbowing me in the ribs and demanding I turn off the light.
“Happy Harperween,” she mutters.
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BOWDEN!
JimBowdenXMFOX
Nationals and Bryce Harper have agreed to terms…waiting on final numbers and details
As much as I root for him to fail, this is one time I hope he’s right.
Needs moar dingerz.
BOWDEN!!!!
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
this i can't believe though
JimBowdenXMFOX
Bryce Harper deal is for approximatley 6.5m….not 10m…waiting on confirmation from both sides
Needs moar dingerz.
Could be $6.5M bonus and the rest in the contract or something...
…a bunch of Stras’ $15M was deferred, wasn’t it.
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That sounds right
6.5 with deferred and incentivized 10.5-11M
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If it's 6.5 flat, it's got to be an MLB deal, right?
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
probably
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Bowden reporting $6.25 million
Did Boras forget to carry a one somewhere? If that’s true, well… I’ll still hate Jim Bowden, but it makes me want to personally drive to Washington DC right now so I can kiss Mike Rizzo’s bald head!
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
MLB contract, that's probably why
And there’s more money deferred probably
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We are really all in in a lot of ways.
It’s like they threw a bunch of money at this draft feeling that there will be a cap upcoming. At the same time, the MLB deal probably defers some of the cash coming Mr. Harper’s way until he actually makes the roster. But I imagine that’s coming from the young man himself. He probably wants to say “Give me the MLB contract. I’m confident I can play, and I’ll sacrifice some money and some negotiating stress on your end if you give me that.”
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Deadline's here
We’ll hear in the next few. @#$ Bowden if he was the one who broke it :(
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
Source, or no one sleeps...
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
We are up if your up !
Keep up the good work !!!
by NewJerseyAveSE on Aug 17, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
This man lurked the whole thread to drop this...
…I call FRAUD!
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m a lurker, what can I say. Youll see
by baseballsgk on Aug 17, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
source
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I'm just funnin'
I found it amusing.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Hope you're right, I'd be close with $10!!
Lurking is fine!!
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Deal is close - Ladson on Twitter...
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
Bowden again:
“latest source: Bryce Harper signing bonus is 6.25m…waiting for verification and more details will tweet as they come…but deal is done”
Bryce Harper deal is very close to the orginal 10m based on the other side…luv how this side of the business works..bottom line..done deal
I'm sure he got all of the facts before everyone else....
….because Boras loves him so much. Whoops!
[Boswell grins]
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!
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Since no one believes Bowden:
@NatsTownNews: #Nationals agree to terms on a major league contract with OF Bryce Harper, 1st overall selection in 2010 First-Year Player Draft.
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:06 AM EDT reply actions
Zuckerman says BH signed, doesn't have the amount
Nats have signed 25 of their top 26 picks, including Solis, Cole and Ray. I’m a happy Nats fan tonight. The Lerners ante’d up
Now that is a coup
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They're the Sox.
They always get their guy. CHOWDAH POWAH
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Ew
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I am doing the John Wall dance right now
Very happy
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I ain't that happy yet.
This is fun, but it will be interesting to see the terms and the analysis on those terms over the next 24 hours.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
If Rizzo or someone gives a press conference
will it be televised? Will he give one?
Rob
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Per Goessling:
“#Nationals have confirmed a deal is done with Bryce Harper.”
Just to put to rest the doubters
I'll probably doubt until the Nats themselves announce it
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
It's a Major League deal
NatsTownNews
#Nationals agree to terms on a major league contract with OF Bryce Harper, 1st overall selection in 2010 First-Year Player Draft.
Needs moar dingerz.
IN RIZZO WE TRUST!!!!
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:08 AM EDT reply actions
Good night, all. I raise my Diet Coke in a salute to the future!
Harper is just part of what Rizzo’s building at Natstown
Woo-hoo!
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Now Bowden:
“Bryce Harper deal is very close to the orginal 10m based on the other side…luv how this side of the business works..bottom line..done deal”
Bowden Tweets
JimBowdenXMFOX Bryce Harper deal is very close to the orginal 10m based on the other side…luv how this side of the business works..bottom line..done deal
$6.5, $10, whatever, just numbers...
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
2M for Guzman 8M for Guzman
Doesn’t matter. You’ve got to get your Guzman! Gotta to have your Comeback Player of the Year too. They’re just numbers. These guys are your CORE!
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
At Nationals.com, they're saying $10 million. What a surprise, Bowden is full of stuff
I wonder if Boras gave him the wrong figure as a testament to their friendship? ;-)
It's so PERFECT....Bowden is such a jerk.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
Gotta write up "Harper Signed"....
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:11 AM EDT reply actions
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rizzo Rocks! The Lerners aren’t cheap! (today)
Now that that’s done…
SIGN DUNN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whatever the final $$$$turn out to be, I hope thses draft signings will lay to rest...
the-Lerners-are-cheap talk.
They’ve definitely ante’d up real money in this draft.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
+1
The $2 million for a 4th rounder tells me all I need to know about the Lerners. That’s like getting a bonus 1st round pick.
MOAR TALENT!
I will be very pleased
When we sign Cliff Lee to top it off, oh man….
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Cole was the one for me too.
If you pay for a first round talent in the fourth round, everything else is gravy. That lets everybody else in the pool know that we’re not cutting corners with you. We propose a fair offer and it’s your choice about where to go with it.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
agreed.
Hard for anyone to say they don’t have a good feeling about this franchise now. We’ve totally re-stocked a farm system that Bowden seemed to be out to ruin and we’ve got lots of young big league talent as well.
An owner willing to spend, a GM who knows how to get deals done, and lots of young pitching.
Man am I excited.
Lots to be positive about
The big league team is getting better and young guys will be looking to make their chances.
Ian Desmond is my hero!
+1
I think Cole can be special, give him 4-5 seasons. Solis could be up before hand, lots of similarities to Matusz
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Yep....Rizzo rocks for getting them ALL on board....
with the Lerners’ money, of course.
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. Oscar Wilde
they spent even more on Strasburg alone last year
they’re not cheap…forgive them if they don’t start wasting their money when there’s no reason to. Now that we are going in the right direction, they’re showing us what we need to see. Can’t wait until the winter to see how aggressive they let Rizzo be.
Yep.
They’ve got a lot more rope to deal with now from me.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I think that next season Rizzo will unleash the free agent fox
And fill the missing peices…
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Ah, Hot Stove...
it’s just around the corner. Always a fun time.
"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain
Lerner are knot teh cheep?
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Outdated broadcast technology....
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Heh...love you TV!!!
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
the twins
signed mauer instead of prior because they didn’t have the money to pay prior not because they were smarter. They got lucky because they had no fans because they were still “terrible” at the time.
by Daniel Patrick Slattery on Aug 17, 2010 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
I thought that the local hero thing played a part, too
Since he grew up in the Twin Cities.
by bluelineswinger on Aug 17, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup
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also...Joe Mauer was a pretty good player too
they were concerned about signability with Prior, so they took Mauer. It wasn’t like they just said “oh screw it, we can’t get Prior so let’s give up”. They took another player they thought was worth the pick and that they could sign. They still deserve lots of credit…the Pirates screwed up the number 1 pick in ’02…its far from an exact science.
Haha Bullington
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Hey, he did pitch a nice game against the Yanks yesterday…
The sky is the same color wherever you go.
by Steck It Out on Aug 17, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Five years too late
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For the sake of your handle sir/madam...
…I hope the Japers’ rumors are unfounded and that your namesake finds more ways to put the biscuit in the basket.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, me too. It’s time he stepped up his game, although I am a Boyd Gordon fan.
The sky is the same color wherever you go.
by Steck It Out on Aug 17, 2010 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Who knows?
Butterfly effect, you know? If a Prior goes to the Twins and gets potentially better player development and less “we’ve got to beat the billy goat!” who knows if he doesn’t better maximize his talent and avoid becoming a flameout. And if there’s no Bartman and Prior wins a World Series for the Cubs we’d be thinking him less as a flameout than as the martyr for the Cubs cause. You live in the now. It worked out for the Twins. I hope that back to back hundred loss seasons with Acta + Kearns + Bowden + subreplacement FAIL becomes two generational talents for us. But the guys could get hurt as well.
Results you can’t control. But process you can.
This is good process, to be determined results.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly, exactly
Although, now that were talking, ANY organization who hires Dusty Baker as manager has some HUGE problems with process.
Needs moar dingerz.
We can say that.
But Dusty’s Reds are in 1st right now methinks. I expect him to fail, and I hope it is after he sends the Redbirds packing.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
And they'll have the hardest throwing man on the planet coming out of their bullpen for the stretch run
Aim for the head baby Jesus
More power to them.
I am certainly rooting for them over the LaRussas.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry if printed already, but Bowden again:
@JimBowdenXMFOX: “Mike Rizzo has just confirmed with me the deal is slightly under 10m with a Major League contract.”
Vivian Jaffe: "Have you ever transcended space and time?"
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by Patrick Reddington on Aug 17, 2010 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
And I'm so happy
KARSTEN WHITSON DIDN’T SIGN FOR THE DUDRES. WOOHOO
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DUDRES HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
I am so happy right now, sucks for those clowns at GLB
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I'm confused.
You’ve turned your back on the Padres completely? I thought you were still a Padres fan?
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Grizz, your boy Martinez had a great game tonight.
Sadly, your boy Nyjer continues to be mystified by A-ball pitching.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah???
I didn’t know about that!
Nyjer is still getting the rust off… He will be alright.
Screech's Godson
UMD Class of 2014! GO TERPS!!!
2-4, R, 2RBI, BB. Vaulted himself above the Mendoza line.
I feel for him, though. They’re making him bite the bullet for having too many middle infielder with JMax up in DC by playing CF. Error in CF. Still, it was a blowout and his runs ocurred earlyier when the game was in doubt.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Just has to get Mr. Freeze off his twig...
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 Aug 17, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
It's easier for Mr. Freeze to jump off of those mountains in the Appalachians...
…and onto his bat.
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by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
It's complicated.
I love the Padres but I scorn their people
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11:16pm: The deal is for $9.9MM, according to Kendall Rogers of Yahoo Sports (on Twitter). Bowden agrees (Twitter link).
OH so close with my $10.5M pick!
Ian Desmond is my hero!
Can't tell if this has been posted:
Kilgore’s WaPo story on the deal.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Not that there's anything particularly new there.
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Rizzo isn't allowed to go to sleep tonight
He needs to get on the other line and work on re-signing Dunn. Tonight! LOL
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"Save it. I'm goin' for a smoothie."
The Washington Nationals, the team of the 2010s!
by Potomac Fan on Aug 17, 2010 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
So what are you voting on the confidence poll this week?
um, please visit my soccer (football) blog. it's interesting, I promise. por favor? (filbertway.com)
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
You should ask Doghouse
He’s never satisfied. :-)
Rob
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." -- Red Smith
Riggles and the recent form? 50.
The FO? Rizzo points to his head and that means its an 80+.
um, please visit my soccer (football) blog. it's interesting, I promise. por favor? (filbertway.com)
Sunshine will come to Nats Park, I promise. (visit por favor? my website)
Harper made the right choice.
Cheers, Nats Nation. We’ve got a great future ahead.
The sky is the same color wherever you go.
Zuckerman is tweeting that Rizzo got a shaving cream pie.
Ladson’s tweeting he got the Elvis wig. My kingdom for a picture of that.
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
pictures are coming soon.
it was an ungodly mess and Rizzo was p!ssed. happy, but p!ssed.
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 17, 2010 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Zuckerman gets the first scoopage on that one.
Not a high quality one but one nonetheless.
IRWT
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
POST FAIL!
On a desperate search for Sunshine at Nats Park. In Rizzo and Ramos we trust.
by souldrummer on Aug 17, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
that was by Nats PR staff
and they knew it was coming!
Your voice of doom and gloom. Read more at natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
by Dave at District Sports Page on Aug 17, 2010 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
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