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Johnny Dickshot Jun 07 2007 06:34 AM |
Today's Snooze:
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metirish Jun 07 2007 06:44 AM |
What's Heilman's excuse,his numbers this season are not good to say the least,I'd not be surprised if he's carrying an injury.
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Edgy DC Jun 07 2007 07:16 AM |
I think we have to add a player. Even one day with 3.5 outfielders, one of whom (Beltran) is gimpy, seems a like a bad day when we're confronting (1) our first three-game losing streak and (2) the verge of our first sweeping.
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Benjamin Grimm Jun 07 2007 07:24 AM |
Well, from within the organization, I guess Ricky Ledee is probably the first choice. But maybe they can consider Chip Ambres (at New Orleans) or Caleb Stewart (at Binghamton).
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Frayed Knot Jun 07 2007 07:38 AM |
The logical immediate move is to DL Endy and activate Valentin who was going to be activated today anyway.
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Johnny Dickshot Jun 07 2007 07:49 AM |
Valentin can play the OF in a pinch: He played CF in the World Baseball Classic.
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sharpie Jun 07 2007 07:54 AM |
Can't imagine the Mariners trading Ichiro unless they are told that there is no way they can re-sign him. If the Chisox hold a firesale then Jermaine Dye would be a good trade deadline candidate.
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Edgy DC Jun 07 2007 07:59 AM |
The problem with Alou isn't just the extended disability --- which was factored in as the Mets built their roster --- but that the backup plan has faltered with the injuries to Milledge and Chavez and the ineffectiveness of Johnson, not to mention the lousy luck of Green going down at the same time.
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Johnny Dickshot Jun 07 2007 08:00 AM |
Well, nobody wanted to admit it but Chavez was playing like shit in Alou's absence too.
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Edgy DC Jun 07 2007 08:07 AM |
Well, yeah, but a brother gets overexposed when you've got Milledge, Johnson, Alou, Green, and finally Beltran going down in succession, and finally Johnson and Gomez looking like minor leaguers when called up. Can't really pick a brother's spots in such a situation.
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DocTee Jun 07 2007 08:09 AM |
Oakland may have some bats available since they have a surplus of OF: Shannon Stewart? Mark Kotsay?
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Frayed Knot Jun 07 2007 08:10 AM |
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Or at least he could when he had two good legs. There's also the deal where we'll need to use a DH is 6 of the next 10 games. Exactly the kind of situation where you could use guys like Green or Alou so long as you've got a guy like Endy to cover for them. It's not the time to be shy on outfielders right now.
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Johnny Dickshot Jun 07 2007 08:11 AM |
They haven't given Brother Johnson much of a shot at all. I thought PHing Chavez for him the other night was crazy for a lot of reasons, not the least of which was how poorly Chavez had been hitting.
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Edgy DC Jun 07 2007 08:19 AM |
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I've been preparing for such a deal by filing photos of Oakland wives
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metirish Jun 07 2007 08:40 AM |
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Has the stock on Lastings fallen that much,Kotsay,Stewart? Caleb Stewart was mentioned as a possible call up,I'd do that gladly before dealing Milledge for those guys.
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DocTee Jun 07 2007 08:53 AM |
I can't believe how many typos were in my post-- teach me to contribute before caffeine.
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sharpie Jun 07 2007 09:11 AM |
Any word on how long til Milledge is expected back?
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TransMonk Jun 07 2007 10:23 AM |
As of May 30th Rotoworld said:
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Elster88 Jun 07 2007 10:30 AM |
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I did! I wanted to admit it! I did get some static for it, I'll admit.
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OlerudOwned Jun 07 2007 02:01 PM |
I hope they start training Gotay for some outfield work, it'd be a shame to see him get demoted while a guy like Ledee comes up.
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Gwreck Jun 07 2007 04:02 PM |
Suggested elsewhere in the CPF was getting LoDuca some time in LF. I don't see that hurting.
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Frayed Knot Jun 07 2007 04:59 PM |
Endy DL'd (to no one's surprise) 4 - 6 weeks is the estimate.
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HahnSolo Jun 08 2007 06:53 AM |
Can we make up an injury for Schoenweis?
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Frayed Knot Jun 08 2007 07:01 AM |
He apparently already has one, a torn tendon in his leg.
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HahnSolo Jun 08 2007 07:05 AM |
With a 1.92 WHIP, I reserve my right to dump on Schoenweis.
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sharpie Jun 08 2007 07:13 AM |
Heard on the radio last night that Lo Duca volunteered to play left but that Willie wanted to play Johnson.
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Johnny Dickshot Jun 08 2007 07:35 AM |
Valentin promises he cannot move like he used to and freely admits he needs surgery.
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Valadius Jun 08 2007 09:16 PM |
Totally loving the M*A*S*H reference.
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Edgy DC Jun 12 2007 07:46 AM |
No good news from Alou's checkup.
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metirish Jun 12 2007 08:10 AM |
Why not dip into the minors,Chip Ambres is worth a look.
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Johnny Dickshot Jun 12 2007 08:15 AM |
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Word is the Rangers will soon commence selling everything not nailed down. Brad Wilkerson might come cheap.
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TransMonk Jun 12 2007 08:21 AM |
I'm not expecting Alou back anytime soon, if at all. Certainly not before Chavez is ready. Can we rely on a Gomez/Ledee platoon until August?
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Edgy DC Jun 12 2007 08:31 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 12 2007 08:48 AM |
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Based on what I've seen, hell no. That said, if Beltran were hitting like the MVP candidate of last year, I wouln'td mind platooning Bobby and Cindy Brady out there. No one spot is the issue. Oh, and bat Captain Redass second please. I don't know that it'll help, but do it for me.
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metirish Jun 12 2007 08:39 AM |
Adam Dunn is apparently on the market,owed a boat load of money though,plus he'd not do a whole lot for the OF defense.
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Benjamin Grimm Jun 12 2007 08:48 AM |
Over to New Orleans for a moment, the Daily News reports today that Ambiorix Burgos has been shut down because of elbow pain.
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Edgy DC Jun 12 2007 08:50 AM |
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Centerfield Jun 12 2007 08:57 AM |
The Buck Showalter Principle says that the Rangers are supposed to win the World Series this year.
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seawolf17 Jun 12 2007 10:18 AM |
Wilkerson reminds me of Rich Becker. I didn't like Rich Becker.
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metirish Jun 12 2007 10:54 AM |
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Things not going according to plan in Texas http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/10221427
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