MLB off-season News & Notes thread (Phils sign Kingery to 6 year deal)

[Blackhawkswincup]

I wonder if Loaiza ever got US Citizenship

If not he will face not only prison but possible deportation and ban from US

Still remember that 2003 campaign from him as great and such an unexpected run. Started of 2004 strong making Allstar team again but was fading badly heading into game. Kenny Williams smartly saw it was time to move on and brought in the much maligned Contreras from NY (Yankee fans celebrated when we acquired him)

Contreras was our ace in 2005 run and a horse in playoffs

One of the great trades in White Sox history even if Contreras age/injuries curtailed his effectiveness after 2005

 

[Terry Yake]

esteban loaiza-drug kingpin

who would've known

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

Cardinals signed Bud Norris. I like this if for nothing other than he's a Cardinal killer and now we don't have to face him.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Cardinals signed Bud Norris. I like this if for nothing other than he's a Cardinal killer and now we don't have to face him.

I'm intrigued. He was great to begin the year, and then he had an injury and got lit up when he returned.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

That's a lot of drugs.

 

[GordonGecko]

Can't even call this **** a war. Wars end.

dude this isn't the place for politics, if you want to go there I will tell you that everyone who is advocating to stop prosecuting drug crimes is the definition of naive. Drug "War" is just a stupid catch phrase used by law enforcement but the act of tracking down drug suppliers and dealers is very much necessary

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

dude this isn't the place for politics, if you want to go there I will tell you that everyone who is advocating to stop prosecuting drug crimes is the definition of naive. Drug "War" is just a stupid catch phrase used by law enforcement but the act of tracking down drug suppliers and dealers is very much necessary

Well that's just like, your opinion, man.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

This Loaiza stuff is pretty nuts. I'll definitely watch the movie though.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Uhhhh... Not sure where to put this but... Yeah... Sammy Sosa... I don't have the words here

Twitter Goes Absolutely Nuts Over Sammy Sosa’s Cowboy Photo: ‘Is That…Sammy Sosa?’ | Mediaite

What the ****?

I like Tucker probably a touch more than Robles. Tucker has middle of the order type of bat upside, a guy that will hit for both power and average. Bat speed and plate discipline. Robles has a great hit tool but lacks in power department compared to Tucker. Robles has the speed and athleticism to wreck havoc on the basepaths and play GG type defense. Robles deserves higher ranking as he's basically ML ready. I could see Tucker making the team out of ST but wouldn't be surprised if he spends half a season in AA/AAA.

Not a knock on Robles. I love both guys but taking Tucker is just a personal preference. Both great prospects.

I like Robles a little more just because he's closer to the majors, and he also will play a premium position. Tucker is no slouch, though.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Jays to retire Halladay's No. 32, wear patch

It's too bad that Roy won't be there to see it.

 

[hockeykicker]

Pitchers and Catchers report today for some teams. Pretty much everyone else tomorrow

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Pitchers and Catchers report today for some teams.

Which teams? A quick search gave me zero info on which.

 

[hockeykicker]

Which teams? A quick search gave me zero info on which.

Pirates also was today

 

[darko]

Was just about to post this. Some crazy sheet.



Guess he wanted to make a lucrative investment or he ran thru all his money.

Probably safe to say he blew all his money.

 

[Voight]

Jays to retire Halladay's No. 32, wear patch

It's too bad that Roy won't be there to see it.

It was going to happen the year he would have been inducted into Cooperstown but his death pushed it ahead.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Probably safe to say he blew all his money.

Some people just like the power and the rush. And who knows, maybe he owed a cartel money and had to do mule work. He'll likely never say why he did it (if he's smart).

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Which teams? A quick search gave me zero info on which.

Braves as well.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

dude this isn't the place for politics, if you want to go there I will tell you that everyone who is advocating to stop prosecuting drug crimes is the definition of naive. Drug "War" is just a stupid catch phrase used by law enforcement but the act of tracking down drug suppliers and dealers is very much necessary

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

Cubs sign Shae Simmons.

Another pick up that could be great if hes over the injury bug.

Big if.

 

[Voight]

esteban loaiza-drug kingpin

who would've known

Sounds like the making of a Netflix series.

 

[tony d]

Great to see pitchers and catchers returning. Hoping soon we see more free agents signing.

 

[darko]

Cubs sign Shae Simmons.

Another pick up that could be great if hes over the injury bug.

Big if.

Well his ERA can't go anywhere but down.

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

ok so by your logic if some politician came up with the moniker "War On Pedophiles" you'd turn around and say hey a war has to end so let's stop prosecuting. Makes a whole lot of sense to me!

Dude. He was f***ing quoting The Wire. How much more obvious can I make it...?

[MOD]

And for the baseball content, Kemp for Braun. Do it.

 

[NJDevs26]

So apparently Arizona's going the way of Colorado and installing a humidor. Take note if you're in Fantasy drafts, Chase Field might not be the bandbox it's been.

 

[Voight]

Donaldson tables contract talks with Blue Jays

Shatkins is once again, awful.