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  • greenhippo
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    • 02-15-12
    • 9091

    #71
    Hard to believe only 2 months away from the season starting, looking forward to some weekday afternoon games at a 90% empty stadium
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    • Grits n' Gravy
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      • 06-10-10
      • 13024

      #72
      Originally posted by greenhippo
      Hard to believe only 2 months away from the season starting, looking forward to some weekday afternoon games at a 90% empty stadium

      95% in Miami
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      • Chi_archie
        SBR Aristocracy
        • 07-22-08
        • 63167

        #73
        Jason Hammell signed by cubs
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        • MexicanStallion
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          • 09-08-08
          • 20429

          #74
          The Bronson Arroyo search continues

          Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Dodgers are "very interested" in Bronson Arroyo but don't want to give him a third year.



          Arroyo has been looking for a three-year deal or, at the very least, a vesting option for a third season. It's a reasonable request given his elite durability, but it's also likely what has kept him from catching on with someone to this point. If Arroyo would be willing to drop his demands to two years, he'd surely sign on quickly. The Diamondbacks, Angels, Orioles and Twins are also known to be interested in the veteran right-hander.
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          • Shortstop
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            • 01-02-09
            • 27281

            #75
            Originally posted by Chi_archie
            I could see J-Mac putting it together again for Chicago
            Yeah, he'll probably make the All-Star squad this year.

            Players that leave Pittsburgh often have a way of resurrecting their careers...
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            • Chi_archie
              SBR Aristocracy
              • 07-22-08
              • 63167

              #76
              If cubs could get one really good free agent pitcher signing, they might actually be somewhat competitive this year if all goes well.
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              • MoneyzForSportz
                SBR Rookie
                • 12-12-13
                • 20

                #77
                It would take a whole lot more than one really good pitcher and it depends on what you mean by "competitive".
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                • Grits n' Gravy
                  Restricted User
                  • 06-10-10
                  • 13024

                  #78
                  Originally posted by Shortstop
                  Yeah, he'll probably make the All-Star squad this year.



                  Players that leave Pittsburgh often have a way of resurrecting their careers...

                  except when when they end up with cubs
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                  • Shortstop
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                    • 01-02-09
                    • 27281

                    #79
                    Originally posted by Grits n' Gravy
                    except when when they end up with cubs
                    Yeah, you probably have a good point here!
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                    • koz-man
                      SBR Hall of Famer
                      • 11-21-08
                      • 7102

                      #80
                      Originally posted by MexicanStallion
                      The Bronson Arroyo search continues

                      Arroyo has been looking for a three-year deal or, at the very least, a vesting option for a third season. It's a reasonable request given his elite durability, but it's also likely what has kept him from catching on with someone to this point. If Arroyo would be willing to drop his demands to two years, he'd surely sign on quickly. The Diamondbacks, Angels, Orioles and Twins are also known to be interested in the veteran right-hander.
                      That explains it. I did not realize he wanted a 3 year deal.

                      He'll be 37 on Feb 24 and I can see teams taking a step back because of his age.
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                      • MexicanStallion
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 09-08-08
                        • 20429

                        #81
                        I have been posting about Bronson not finding work. What about Nelson Cruz or Stephen Drew? Those two guys haven't really had much news of interested teams. Just one pops up every once in a while.
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                        • Grits n' Gravy
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                          • 06-10-10
                          • 13024

                          #82
                          Drew is likely overestimating his value. May as well wait and see who gets injured early before signing with any team.
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                          • Chi_archie
                            SBR Aristocracy
                            • 07-22-08
                            • 63167

                            #83
                            Originally posted by Shortstop
                            Yeah, he'll probably make the All-Star squad this year.

                            Players that leave Pittsburgh often have a way of resurrecting their careers...
                            in the last 10 years I can't think of too many players that resurrected their careers after leaving Pittsburgh


                            Bautista after 3-4 stops and Moss, am I missing any?

                            In the 90's it seemed alot of pitchers found success elsewhere. later there was Jason Schmidt and Aram but those are well over 10 years ago

                            if anything I'd say Pittsburgh "stars" in the last decade have gone on to suck when they leave

                            Bay, Nady, Mclouth, Kendall, Sanchez, Capps, Hanrahan, Mike Gonzalez, Oliver Perez, Duke, Ian Snell, Grabow, ect ect
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                            • Shortstop
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                              • 01-02-09
                              • 27281

                              #84
                              Top 10 Lineups heading into 2014 according to an article on MLB.com

                              10. Rays
                              9. Nationals
                              8. Blue Jays
                              7. Indians
                              6. Cardinals
                              5. Tigers
                              4. Angels
                              3. Athletics
                              2. Red Sox
                              1. Rangers
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                              • koz-man
                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                • 11-21-08
                                • 7102

                                #85
                                Originally posted by MexicanStallion
                                I have been posting about Bronson not finding work. What about Nelson Cruz or Stephen Drew? Those two guys haven't really had much news of interested teams. Just one pops up every once in a while.
                                Seattle is trying to get him (Cruz) with a 2 year deal.
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                                • ttwarrior1
                                  BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                  • 06-23-09
                                  • 28456

                                  #86
                                  In my roto leagues. Im going sp heavy early. Maybe even back to back. Not a fan of each year needing to drop and add sp or end up with a screwed up whip and era
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                                  • Andy117
                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                    • 02-07-10
                                    • 9511

                                    #87
                                    Originally posted by Grits n' Gravy
                                    Drew is likely overestimating his value. May as well wait and see who gets injured early before signing with any team.
                                    There really aren't many teams that even looking for a SS. He doesn't have a market right now.
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                                    • MexicanStallion
                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                      • 09-08-08
                                      • 20429

                                      #88
                                      Originally posted by ttwarrior1
                                      In my roto leagues. Im going sp heavy early. Maybe even back to back. Not a fan of each year needing to drop and add sp or end up with a screwed up whip and era
                                      I hate the constant add/drop pitcher style late in the year. I have a H2H and Roto and it happens with both leagues. Starts off normal, but final two months it's add/drop crazy.
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                                      • ProPicker713
                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                        • 12-15-10
                                        • 6788

                                        #89
                                        Originally posted by MexicanStallion
                                        I have been posting about Bronson not finding work. What about Nelson Cruz or Stephen Drew? Those two guys haven't really had much news of interested teams. Just one pops up every once in a while.
                                        Drew is heading to the mets last I heard.
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                                        • EmpireMaker
                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                          • 06-18-09
                                          • 15580

                                          #90
                                          Originally posted by Shortstop
                                          Top 10 Lineups heading into 2014 according to an article on MLB.com

                                          10. Rays
                                          9. Nationals
                                          8. Blue Jays
                                          7. Indians
                                          6. Cardinals
                                          5. Tigers
                                          4. Angels
                                          3. Athletics
                                          2. Red Sox
                                          1. Rangers
                                          The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????
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                                          • Chi_archie
                                            SBR Aristocracy
                                            • 07-22-08
                                            • 63167

                                            #91
                                            Dodger should be decent
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                                            • Shortstop
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                                              • 01-02-09
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                                              #92
                                              Originally posted by EmpireMaker
                                              The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????
                                              The Dodgers didn't even receive Honorable Mention.

                                              Those teams were:

                                              New York Yankees
                                              Orioles
                                              Braves
                                              Mariners
                                              Diamondbacks
                                              Rockies
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                                              • koz-man
                                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                                • 11-21-08
                                                • 7102

                                                #93
                                                Originally posted by MexicanStallion
                                                I hate the constant add/drop pitcher style late in the year. I have a H2H and Roto and it happens with both leagues. Starts off normal, but final two months it's add/drop crazy.
                                                I'll second that!!!

                                                It always seems I lose a above-good, very-good pitcher to injuries. Or a projected one has a bad year.
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                                                • Andy117
                                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                                  • 02-07-10
                                                  • 9511

                                                  #94
                                                  Originally posted by EmpireMaker
                                                  The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????
                                                  What's so good about the Rays lineup?
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                                                  • koz-man
                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                    • 11-21-08
                                                    • 7102

                                                    #95
                                                    Originally posted by Andy117
                                                    What's so good about the Rays lineup?
                                                    I think they meant the Reds. lol
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                                                    • koz-man
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 11-21-08
                                                      • 7102

                                                      #96
                                                      Braves Freeman gets paid.

                                                      Freddie signed an extension for 8 years at $135 million. Biggest contract in Braves history.

                                                      The Braves also resigned OF Jason Heyward to a $13.3 million, two-year contract.

                                                      Also the Braves announced they are building a new stadium in 2017 in suburban Cobb County

                                                      PS Note: I will never-ever draft Heyward on my fantasy team again.
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                                                      • Chi_archie
                                                        SBR Aristocracy
                                                        • 07-22-08
                                                        • 63167

                                                        #97
                                                        Braves are spending alot!

                                                        got both of those Upton boys with big contracts too
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                                                        • Wrigley
                                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                                          • 12-28-07
                                                          • 7268

                                                          #98
                                                          Originally posted by EmpireMaker
                                                          The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????
                                                          Id move the Dodgers in to the Indians place.
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                                                          • MexicanStallion
                                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                                            • 09-08-08
                                                            • 20429

                                                            #99
                                                            Originally posted by Chi_archie
                                                            Braves are spending alot!

                                                            got both of those Upton boys with big contracts too
                                                            I liked the Justin Upton move, but couldn't understand picking up BJ Upton. I just have never seen the potential with him. That was such an ugly season too.
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                                                            • BigSpoon
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 11-04-10
                                                              • 4113

                                                              #100
                                                              Originally posted by MexicanStallion
                                                              I liked the Justin Upton move, but couldn't understand picking up BJ Upton. I just have never seen the potential with him. That was such an ugly season too.
                                                              It will be tough for BJ to be any worse in 2014-15 on the bright side.
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                                                              • Shortstop
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                                                                • 01-02-09
                                                                • 27281

                                                                #101
                                                                Pitchers and catchers report a week from today!
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                                                                • Shortstop
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                                                                  • 01-02-09
                                                                  • 27281

                                                                  #102
                                                                  I can see the argument that the Dodgers may have a Top 10 batting order.

                                                                  I also believe that LA has the best starting rotation in baseball.

                                                                  That should make up for their "lack" of hitting!
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                                                                  • koz-man
                                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                    • 11-21-08
                                                                    • 7102

                                                                    #103
                                                                    BJ Upton was another player I wasted an early pick on in FB.
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                                                                    • Andy117
                                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                      • 02-07-10
                                                                      • 9511

                                                                      #104
                                                                      Originally posted by koz-man
                                                                      I think they meant the Reds. lol
                                                                      That makes more sense.
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                                                                      • MexicanStallion
                                                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                                                        • 09-08-08
                                                                        • 20429

                                                                        #105
                                                                        ESPN Finally Opened Up Fantasy Baseball on 2/6.

                                                                        Rodney finally signs 2 years/$14Mil with Seattle. Nobody closing in Baltimore?
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