MLB '09 - Page 25

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.

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.

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.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-16-2009, 07:08 AM

What, you don't have your tickets purchased to watch the Nats' race to 100?

Alex · 09-16-2009, 07:31 AM

My baseball season didn't survive April.

Moonliner · 09-23-2009, 04:21 AM

Dodgers!!!

I'm going to see the Dodgers tonight. I expect it to be a historic game!

The Nats are sitting at 99 and could easily make the mythic 100 mark this evening!

On the dark side, the Department of Homeland Defense issued an alert for any entertainment venue where people gather. So there's that to worry about.

Oh, wait, this is a Nationals game. Never mind.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-23-2009, 07:22 AM

The Nats have removed the standings from the home page of their website.

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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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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	What, you don't have your tickets purchased to watch the Nats' race to 100? __________________ '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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09-16-2009, 07:31 AM	#248
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	My baseball season didn't survive April.
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09-23-2009, 04:21 AM	#249
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Dodgers!!! I'm going to see the Dodgers tonight. I expect it to be a historic game! The Nats are sitting at 99 and could easily make the mythic 100 mark this evening! On the dark side, the Department of Homeland Defense issued an alert for any entertainment venue where people gather. So there's that to worry about. Oh, wait, this is a Nationals game. Never mind. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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09-23-2009, 07:22 AM	#250
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The Nats have removed the standings from the home page of their website. __________________ '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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