Major League Baseball 2003 - Page 2

KSig RC · #16 04-16-2003, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by mu_agd

I have a big feeling you are right about this.... and I'm not too happy about it...

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Originally posted by KEPike
The Red Sox however (second favorite AL team) will have to trade Hillenbrand although they need him if they are to have any sort of playoff run.

Honestly, I like Hillenbrand - he's a good dude, plays hard, and really likes playing for the Sox . . . but he's replaceable.

First off, Billy Mueller is a good defensive player, and the Sox are just killing the ball as a team; over a full season, the drop in productivity would be minimal.

Second, the Sox have a guy named Kevin Youkilis in AAA that looks like he's ready to go - he's one of the top 5 prospects for the Sox, and he'll be ready by later this season to come to the Bigs.

If it comes down to it, the Sox may be better off w/ trading Shea - he's 28, so he's not exactly young, he doesn't walk, and his numbers have fading dramatically each season in the second half. Lots of teams are looking for cheap infielders, and if the sox can flip Shea for a good arm, maybe Juan Cruz from the Cubs plus a prospect, it might end up being a great deal.

For now though, he's killing the ball.

PS - I just got back from Fenway, sox came back in the 8th to win, so i'm all fired up - great game

mu_agd · #17 04-16-2003, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by KSig RC

PS - I just got back from Fenway, sox came back in the 8th to win, so i'm all fired up - great game [/B]

I was there too and was very excited about that come back!

AGDLynn · #18 04-17-2003, 09:33 PM

I think it is soo totally cool that the Braves finally played in San Juan. Javy Lopez is from SJ and hit 2 homeruns tonight. The 2nd was a grand slam in the top of the 10th.

For decades, players have had to leave the islands to come to "the mainland" to play. Who knows, the Expos might become the San Juan Expos!

KSig RC · #19 04-18-2003, 01:22 AM

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I think it is soo totally cool that the Braves finally played in San Juan. Javy Lopez is from SJ and hit 2 homeruns tonight. The 2nd was a grand slam in the top of the 10th.

For decades, players have had to leave the islands to come to "the mainland" to play. Who knows, the Expos might become the San Juan Expos!

absolutely no shot - the stadium's small (barely 20k), and the tax/legal ramifications are nuts.

However, it's a pretty cool experiment, and they're absolutely killing the attendance figures from Montreal.

AlphaSigOU · #20 04-18-2003, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by KSig RC
absolutely no shot - the stadium's small (barely 20k), and the tax/legal ramifications are nuts.

However, it's a pretty cool experiment, and they're absolutely killing the attendance figures from Montreal.

Don't count 'em out though... if they get some wealthy Puerto Rican to foot the bill for the team and convince the PR government to help foot the bill for a larger stadium, it might have a fighting chance.

SSS1365 · #21 04-18-2003, 08:18 AM

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Originally posted by AGDLynn

Who knows, the Expos might become the San Juan Expos!

NOOOO!!! We need them here in the DC area!

polarpi · #22 05-30-2003, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by GiantsChic
All I have to say is Yay for all the true Giants fans here! lol, yay for those of us who support our team (whichever team you do support) during the good and the bad (and now is definitely the good for our Giants )

Definitely yay for those who support their team in good and bad times....I have always been and always will be a Padres fan...even if we are in the cellar, they're still my boys. Having family who grew up in the Chicago area and then transplanted here to SD, I've also grown up rooting for the Cubbies, too. Gotta keep rooting for them, too!

KSigkid · #23 05-30-2003, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by KSig RC

Honestly, I like Hillenbrand - he's a good dude, plays hard, and really likes playing for the Sox . . . but he's replaceable.

First off, Billy Mueller is a good defensive player, and the Sox are just killing the ball as a team; over a full season, the drop in productivity would be minimal.

Second, the Sox have a guy named Kevin Youkilis in AAA that looks like he's ready to go - he's one of the top 5 prospects for the Sox, and he'll be ready by later this season to come to the Bigs.

If it comes down to it, the Sox may be better off w/ trading Shea - he's 28, so he's not exactly young, he doesn't walk, and his numbers have fading dramatically each season in the second half. Lots of teams are looking for cheap infielders, and if the sox can flip Shea for a good arm, maybe Juan Cruz from the Cubs plus a prospect, it might end up being a great deal.

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Well, the trade was made - a damn good trade if I say so myself, Sox got a hell of a good pitcher in Kim.

Now they can also see if Freddy Sanchez is the real deal.

KSig RC · #24 05-31-2003, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by KSigkid
Well, the trade was made - a damn good trade if I say so myself, Sox got a hell of a good pitcher in Kim.

Now they can also see if Freddy Sanchez is the real deal.

WORD - Hillenbrand for freaking BK Kim? Who the hell is running the show for the D-backs? This is the reverse of the "Bagwell for Larry Anderson" trade . . . ok not really, but it's pretty lopsided.

Jesus - the other offers they had were for guys like Scott Williamson and Juan Cruz. Getting Kim instead is a coup.

PS - Freddy Sanchez is the real deal, but maybe not at 3rd - he'll be better next year at 2nd, replacing walker. He was raking at AAA, around a .323 BA, and his translated stats look good. Youkilis is still the guy at third, even though he's not really playing up to par, or they can move Kelly Shoppach from behind the plate.

PPS - call me you asshole, peace

tinydancer · #25 05-31-2003, 04:57 PM

Wonder if anyone could ever explain why I just hate the Dodgers! Don't know why I do , but I just do.

Poor ole Rangers - I wish we could do better. I'll stick with them, though (I am SUCH a homer)

Always root for the Phillies, though. My grandmother's cousin played for the Phillies back in the 20s or 30s.

steelepike · #26 05-31-2003, 08:34 PM

So how bout the Braves. They should be playing in October.

docetboy · #27 05-31-2003, 08:37 PM

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So how bout the Braves. They should be playing in October.

lets go braves!

Tried and True Braves Fan, good times and bad!

bethany1982 · #28 05-31-2003, 11:13 PM

My Giants are still on top of the NL West!

docetboy · #29 05-31-2003, 11:30 PM

And the Braves are 4 games ahead on top of the NL EAST
while the yankees are NOT IN THE LEAD OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE!!

How can it get any better than this?

bethany1982 · #30 05-31-2003, 11:42 PM

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And the Braves are 4 games ahead on top of the NL EAST
while the yankees are NOT IN THE LEAD OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE!!

How can it get any better than this?

I didn't want to mention the woes of that team from NY.