MLB '09 - Page 24

Ghoulish Delight · 08-18-2009, 08:51 AM

That almost makes sense. But the Nats aren't quite that consequential.

Alex · 08-19-2009, 11:49 AM

Just a note of team pride.

Just a couple weeks ago the Athletics had the fourth worst record in the league. Now, they have the eighth worst record. LET'S GO OAKLAND!

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-31-2009, 09:51 PM

Dodgers acquire Jim Thome and Arizona pitcher, John Garland for a player to be named later.

Where the hell do you put Thome?

I'm not sure I'm liking this, even with the prospect of a lineup that includes Ramirez, Ethier, Kemp and Thome.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-01-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Dodgers acquire Jim Thome and Arizona pitcher, John Garland for a player to be named later.

Where the hell do you put Thome?

I'm not sure I'm liking this, even with the prospect of a lineup that includes Ramirez, Ethier, Kemp and Thome.

1st base. I'm a big fan of Loney, and Thome's a defensive downgrade, but something's not working right for Loney this season at the plate. If Thome can make up for Loney's lack of production and get them through the postseason, Loney's got all off season to get back to form, with Thome being a free agent.

Kevy Baby · 08-31-2009, 10:53 PM

But can they use any of these acquisitions during the post season?

Andrew · 08-31-2009, 10:59 PM

As long as the contracts were signed today, August 31. Rosters expand to 40 and post-season eligibility is denied for anyone joining the team starting tomorrow, September 1.

The Giants signed Brad Penney for the pro-rated major-league minimum, around $75K, today as their fifth starter and he will be eligible for post-season play.

Motorboat Cruiser · 09-01-2009, 07:28 AM

From what I read though, Thome told Colletti right off the bat (pardon the pun) he couldn't play first.

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He said Thome called him before the trade was complete and said he'd be happy to help the Dodgers in their title drive, but physically was not able to play first base. He will be used exclusively as a left-handed power bat off the bench. With the White Sox, he had done nothing other than be a designated hitter the past two seasons.

Still, I suppose he's a heck of a guy to have pinch hit, with considerably more power than anyone else on the bench.

It does appear, however, that they will only be giving up Tony Abreu and a minor league infielder, so I'm not feeling quite as bad about the whole thing. Probably a smart move, even if we now have six (or more) starters.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-01-2009, 07:29 AM

Yeah, just saw that. Hell of a pinch hitter indeed.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-15-2009, 11:39 PM

Andre Ethier 4 MVP!

Moonliner · 09-16-2009, 04:25 AM

Why are we still talking "MLB '09"? The season ended weeks ago. Perhaps we should start an MLB '10 Thread.

08-18-2009, 08:51 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	That almost makes sense. But the Nats aren't quite that consequential. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-19-2009, 11:49 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Just a note of team pride. Just a couple weeks ago the Athletics had the fourth worst record in the league. Now, they have the eighth worst record. LET'S GO OAKLAND!
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Dodgers acquire Jim Thome and Arizona pitcher, John Garland for a player to be named later. Where the hell do you put Thome? I'm not sure I'm liking this, even with the prospect of a lineup that includes Ramirez, Ethier, Kemp and Thome.
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Andrew Making Good Girls Go Bad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 734	As long as the contracts were signed today, August 31. Rosters expand to 40 and post-season eligibility is denied for anyone joining the team starting tomorrow, September 1. The Giants signed Brad Penney for the pro-rated major-league minimum, around $75K, today as their fifth starter and he will be eligible for post-season play. __________________ -- Andrew Just Andrew. Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.) -- Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Yeah, just saw that. Hell of a pinch hitter indeed. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Andre Ethier 4 MVP! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Why are we still talking "MLB '09"? The season ended weeks ago. Perhaps we should start an MLB '10 Thread. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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