MLB News & Notes (other than Cubs or Sox)

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=8688:date=Jan 4 2009, 01:12 PM:name=Coldneck)-->QUOTE (Coldneck @ Jan 4 2009, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=8680:date=Jan 4 2009, 03:34 PM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Jan 4 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=8657:date=Jan 4 2009, 11:53 AM:name=Clapp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clapp @ Jan 4 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Saw on MLB Trade Rumors that LaRussa is thinking of putting Chris Carpenter in the closer's role.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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The managerial genius at work again.
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I don't think its a bad idea at all. StL's bullpen sucks. If they don't think Carp can stay healthy as a starter it makes pretty good sense to put him at the back of the bullpen. Ya know the Cubs tried this with some success as well.
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That's true, but at some point Tony's well of luck with pitchers is going to dry up. He's always trying something out to be trendy, or set a trend. Unless he signs Lowe or Sheets, this move, whether it works or not, won't do much.

[HTC]

$14 million closer in 09.

[Ace]

<!--quoteo(post=8694:date=Jan 4 2009, 04:43 PM:name=HTC)-->QUOTE (HTC @ Jan 4 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->$14 million closer in 09.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's better than a $14 million bath tub occupant.

[HTC]

<!--quoteo(post=8703:date=Jan 4 2009, 03:58 PM:name=Ace)-->QUOTE (Ace @ Jan 4 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=8694:date=Jan 4 2009, 04:43 PM:name=HTC)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (HTC @ Jan 4 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->$14 million closer in 09.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's better than a $14 million bath tub occupant.
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For sure but I wouldn't doubt that's where he ends up regardless of his role.

[Ace]

<!--quoteo(post=8705:date=Jan 4 2009, 05:00 PM:name=HTC)-->QUOTE (HTC @ Jan 4 2009, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=8703:date=Jan 4 2009, 03:58 PM:name=Ace)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ace @ Jan 4 2009, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=8694:date=Jan 4 2009, 04:43 PM:name=HTC)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (HTC @ Jan 4 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->$14 million closer in 09.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's better than a $14 million bath tub occupant.
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For sure but I wouldn't doubt that's where he ends up regardless of his role.
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Or he becomes a dominant closer like Kerry...

[Andy]

The Cards easily lead the league in blown saves last season. So any change is an improvement for them.

[Destined]

ESPNNEWS:
Pat Burrell agrees to 2-year/$16M deal with Rays.

[ColoradoCub]

<!--quoteo(post=9038:date=Jan 5 2009, 12:54 PM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Jan 5 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->ESPNNEWS:
Pat Burrell agrees to 2-year/$16M deal with Rays.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

And there goes one of our competitors for Bradley

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=9039:date=Jan 5 2009, 11:55 AM:name=ColoradoCub)-->QUOTE (ColoradoCub @ Jan 5 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=9038:date=Jan 5 2009, 12:54 PM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Jan 5 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->ESPNNEWS:
Pat Burrell agrees to 2-year/$16M deal with Rays.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

And there goes one of our competitors for Bradley
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Yes, and it sets up a price to work off of. Burrell will be a good fit in Tampa.

[Destined]

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Pat Burrell agrees to 2-year/$16M deal with Rays.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

And there goes one of our competitors for Bradley
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Yes, and it sets up a price to work off of. Burrell will be a good fit in Tampa.
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I might take that back.
.199 lifetime AVG vs. AL pitching in 492 ABs, but a high OPS of .711. Weird.

[rok]

So, it's down to the Nats and us. I can't imagine being outbid by those fools.

[Fella]

FWIW A Tampa paper reported the Rays had moved on to Burrell because Bradley's agent told them he was off the market and was signing with the Cubs this week.

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=9062:date=Jan 5 2009, 12:15 PM:name=Fella)-->QUOTE (Fella @ Jan 5 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->FWIW A Tampa paper reported the Rays had moved on to Burrell because Bradley's agent told them he was off the market and was signing with the Cubs this week.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's the delay, hurry up and sign Milt.

[rok]

<!--quoteo(post=9065:date=Jan 5 2009, 02:17 PM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Jan 5 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=9062:date=Jan 5 2009, 12:15 PM:name=Fella)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Fella @ Jan 5 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->FWIW A Tampa paper reported the Rays had moved on to Burrell because Bradley's agent told them he was off the market and was signing with the Cubs this week.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's the delay, hurry up and sign Milt.
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The Marquis trade needs to be finalized first.

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=9067:date=Jan 5 2009, 12:18 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 5 2009, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=9065:date=Jan 5 2009, 02:17 PM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Jan 5 2009, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=9062:date=Jan 5 2009, 12:15 PM:name=Fella)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Fella @ Jan 5 2009, 12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->FWIW A Tampa paper reported the Rays had moved on to Burrell because Bradley's agent told them he was off the market and was signing with the Cubs this week.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's the delay, hurry up and sign Milt.
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The Marquis trade needs to be finalized first.
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What's the hitch in that then?