*2010 MLB Thread* - Page 15

VirtualSmitty · 03-17-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine. I didn't know they tested anyone other than players.
Looks like he's retiring.

Looks like he isn't. Which is surprising given that the manager is the face of the franchise.

03-17-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Looks like he isn't. Which is surprising given that the manager is the face of the franchise.

He should step down.

VirtualSmitty · 03-17-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

He should step down.

Well, going by the article on MLB.com, he offered to last year but Nolan refused it

Starscream · 03-17-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Well, going by the article on MLB.com, he offered to last year but Nolan refused it

I didn't read the whole article. Now I see it. At least he did offer to resign.

MedicCook · 03-17-2010, 08:55 PM

He offered to resign, Nolan Ryan did not accept the resignation. Washington has gone through the MLB drug program and has passed the drug test's. He has also requested to continue the three times a week drug testing. He has had issues with drugs over the years so this is nothing new for him.

VirtualSmitty · 03-20-2010, 01:15 PM

Bad sign for Mariners fans, Milton Bradley got ejected from his second straight spring training game.

The Poet · 03-20-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Bad sign for Mariners fans, Milton Bradley got ejected from his second straight spring training game.

Wow, what a shock. He's always been such a good citizen.

VirtualSmitty · 03-20-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Wow, what a shock. He's always been such a good citizen.

I don't know what Seattle was thinking when they thought picking him up would be a good idea. They should have just kept Branyan

MedicCook · 03-22-2010, 12:35 AM

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All-Star catcher Joe Mauer and Minnesota completed an eight-year, $184 million deal.

Even though I would love to have seen him as a Yankee, it is best for baseball as a whole that he stayed with the Twins instead of going to the Yankees or Red Sox.

Now for the bad news Twins fans.

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Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan will miss the 2010 season because of a right elbow injury that will require surgery.

Starscream · 03-22-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Even though I would love to have seen him as a Yankee, it is best for baseball as a whole that he stayed with the Twins instead of going to the Yankees or Red Sox.

Now for the bad news Twins fans.

I wish more teams would sign deals like this. I like lifetime players with one team. Free Agency sucks.

MedicCook · 03-22-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

I wish more teams would sign deals like this. I like lifetime players with one team. Free Agency sucks.

Free agency does not suck for the players though. Free agency is definately needed, the problem is the players union has gotten too powerful. Hopefully more players will follow Joe's lead and take less money to allow a team to build around him.

Starscream · 03-22-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Free agency does not suck for the players though. Free agency is definately needed, the problem is the players union has gotten too powerful. Hopefully more players will follow Joe's lead and take less money to allow a team to build around him.

23 mil a year is less money? I guess compared to the Yankees payroll it is...

MedicCook · 03-22-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

23 mil a year is less money? I guess compared to the Yankees payroll it is...

With what he would have made on the open market it is.

kelmac07 · 03-22-2010, 07:59 PM

+1 for the Twins on locking up Mauer.

MedicCook · 03-22-2010, 11:09 PM

Other recent news: Eric Gagne was given his release from the Dodgers after not making the roster.

kelmac07 · 03-22-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Other recent news: Eric Gagne was given his release from the Dodgers after not making the roster.

Total shock there...

MedicCook · 03-22-2010, 11:13 PM

He accepted the demotion to AAA then asked to be released. He has never been the same since he stopped taking roids.

VirtualSmitty · 03-23-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

With what he would have made on the open market it is.

He still got the fourth highest contract ever. It's great for the Twins now, but I wonder how it will effect their budget go forward. They have a lot of money tied up in Mauer and Morneau.

Starscream · 03-23-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

He still got the fourth highest contract ever. It's great for the Twins now, but I wonder how it will effect their budget go forward. They have a lot of money tied up in Mauer and Morneau.

Either of the two get plagued w/ injuries and the team is fugged.

Blueface · 03-31-2010, 01:55 PM

OMG!!!

What realistic like nightmare last night.

Dreamed two games left in the season and the Yankees had to win both to make the playoffs.
They lost due to an error in the 9th.
Man I was pissed.

Then, to make things worse, the Red Sox made the playoffs.

I woke up with heart palpatations.

03-17-2010, 08:55 PM	#285
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread He offered to resign, Nolan Ryan did not accept the resignation. Washington has gone through the MLB drug program and has passed the drug test's. He has also requested to continue the three times a week drug testing. He has had issues with drugs over the years so this is nothing new for him. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

03-20-2010, 01:15 PM	#286
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Bad sign for Mariners fans, Milton Bradley got ejected from his second straight spring training game. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

03-22-2010, 07:59 PM	#294
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread +1 for the Twins on locking up Mauer. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-22-2010, 11:09 PM	#295
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Other recent news: Eric Gagne was given his release from the Dodgers after not making the roster. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

03-22-2010, 11:13 PM	#297
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread He accepted the demotion to AAA then asked to be released. He has never been the same since he stopped taking roids. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

03-31-2010, 01:55 PM	#300
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread OMG!!! What realistic like nightmare last night. Dreamed two games left in the season and the Yankees had to win both to make the playoffs. They lost due to an error in the 9th. Man I was pissed. Then, to make things worse, the Red Sox made the playoffs. I woke up with heart palpatations. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian