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Is the Marlins' thought process now, hang on and see what happens before making a move? Gammons: If a team could offer a package of a pitcher who's 75-80% of AJ, a reliever, and someone who could help them in the future, they would probably make the deal. But barring that, they are still in the race. They are not in f******e mode. -Bad blood between the ownership of the Marlins and Red Sox hindering talks on any Burnett deal there. -White Sox still in the conversation, but it's unknown if they'd be willing to give up a package of Marte, McCarthy, Anderson when AJ probably would still go to free agency. 875075[/snapback] Then why cant the Marlins trade with the Orioles. Julio is the reliever, Penn helps in the future and Ponson is about 300% of Burnett. 875141[/snapback] Ponson is 300% of the size, headache and horrible pitcher compared to AJ Is the Marlins' thought process now, hang on and see what happens before making a move? Gammons: If a team could offer a package of a pitcher who's 75-80% of AJ, a reliever, and someone who could help them in the future, they would probably make the deal. But barring that, they are still in the race. They are not in f******e mode. -Bad blood between the ownership of the Marlins and Red Sox hindering talks on any Burnett deal there. -White Sox still in the conversation, but it's unknown if they'd be willing to give up a package of Marte, McCarthy, Anderson when AJ probably would still go to free agency. 875075[/snapback] Then why cant the Marlins trade with the Orioles. Julio is the reliever, Penn helps in the future and Ponson is about 300% of Burnett. 875141[/snapback] i hope you mean that ponson is 300% of AJ in terms of girth and mass.... 875156[/snapback] Is the Marlins' thought process now, hang on and see what happens before making a move? Gammons: If a team could offer a package of a pitcher who's 75-80% of AJ, a reliever, and someone who could help them in the future, they would probably make the deal. But barring that, they are still in the race. They are not in f******e mode. -Bad blood between the ownership of the Marlins and Red Sox hindering talks on any Burnett deal there. -White Sox still in the conversation, but it's unknown if they'd be willing to give up a package of Marte, McCarthy, Anderson when AJ probably would still go to free agency. 875075[/snapback] Then why cant the Marlins trade with the Orioles. Julio is the reliever, Penn helps in the future and Ponson is about 300% of Burnett. 875141[/snapback] i hope this means he can eat 300% more hotdogs in a hotdog eating contest then AJ. 875185[/snapback]

As was previously reported a while back on that source: Smackdown! is moving its timeslot to Friday's at 8 p.m., which the WWE is very upset about...they are now looking for a new smackdown carrier but have not found one yet. UPN has one year left on its deal with the WWE As for CM Punk, he wrestled last night in a Heat/Dark match and has two more appearences with ROH on 8/12 and 8/13 before he can commit full-time to his developmental deal...and with his skills and personality he won't be is OVW for long. On Hassan, it sucks for him that he was just starting to get over and now he has no-where and I mean no-where to go...he will be sent back to OVW to be re-packaged but who knows what if anything WWE creative can come up with for him

he was told after todays great outing that his next start will be for Jamestown. Congrats Chris 872012[/snapback] Ive been checking the Jamestown Jammers site and there is no news on either the site or on the roster of Chris Volstad being promoted?? any news as to when he might throw in the NY/Penn League???

LETS GO MARLINS *CLAP, CLAP, CLAP* :happydance BEAT THE :pirate :hat :notworthy :thumbup

Wow just on the basis of what JP has done in teal since the 03 season means he gets the nod...CD has been incredible but only for this year thus far im sure if you ask this same question at the end of CD's contract the answer might be different

As much as I was a fan of "The Hawk" have to go with the original Mr. Marlin

Mikey no questions asked...HANDS DOWN!!

Right-hander Hideo Nomo was released Monday by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Nomo, who will turn 37 next month, has said he won't pitch in Japan if he isn't signed by another major league team. He went 5-8 with a 7.24 ERA in 19 starts. The first Japanese-born player to appear in the majors after playing at the top level in Japan, Nomo has a record of 123-109 in a career that began when he was the 1995 NL Rookie of the Year for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nomo had been designated for assignment July 16, one day after lasting just 2 2-3 innings in an 11-6 loss to Toronto. He allowed seven runs and nine hits with three walks in what turned out to be his final Tampa Bay appearance. ??We enjoyed having Hideo here,'' Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella said. ??He is really a true professional ... a good influence with his work ethic on the young pitchers that we have here. It got to the point really where the whole focus here has been young. We're trying to develop young pitchers.'' The Devil Rays also reinstated pitcher Doug Waechter from the 15-day disabled to start Monday night's game against Boston. He has been out with tendinitis in his right index finger. To make room for Waechter, infielder Fernando Cortez was optioned to Triple-A Durham. Source: AP

Javy Lopez returned from a two-month stay on the disabled list Monday, eager to provide additional punch to the Baltimore Orioles' struggling offense. Lopez broke his right hand on May 24 during a 3-2 victory over Seattle. The catcher went on the disabled list the following day, and Baltimore went 22-31 without him. The Orioles (50-47) entered Monday night's game against Texas mired in a five-game losing streak that included four games in which they scored just two runs. ??I'm just hoping that I can bring that missing piece to the team, and can motivate and help them defensively and offensively. That's my main goal here,'' Lopez said. ??Hopefully, I can bring a change.'' Sal Fasano, who's hitting .250 with nine homers, played well in place of Lopez. But the Orioles' lineup is more of a threat with Lopez, who was batting .278 with seven homers and 22 RBIs at the time of the injury. ??Fasano did a great job for us, but Javy will fit right into the middle of the lineup,'' outfielder Admin Bigbie said. Baltimore manager Lee Mazzilli said, ??Putting Javy in there kind of balanced out the lineup. It's been a while since I've had my regular guys.'' Lopez, who batted sixth Monday against the Rangers, hoped to have the same positive effect that Sammy Sosa did when he returned earlier this season from a 16-game stay on the disabled list. ??When Sosa went on the DL, the team kind of needed him. When he got back in the lineup, the team had a totally different spirit and totally different energy,'' he said. ??That's what I'm hoping to bring to the team from now on, so we can do a quick turnaround.'' To make room for Lopez on the 25-man roster, the Orioles optioned catcher Eli Whiteside to Triple-A Ottawa. Whiteside hit .375 over eight games during his first trip to the majors. ??It was a great experience, even though I didn't play much,'' he said, recalling his first trip to Yankee Stadium and initial big-league start, at home against Boston. ??Hopefully, it will be beneficial when I come back.'' Source: AP

If Alex isn't back next year, blame Jimmy Rollins. 873375[/snapback] I agree completely.....F--- ROLLINS AND THE PHILLIES!!!! but if he does go, i think there will be god shot he ends up in Chi-Town with Guillen!!

Marlins left fielder Miguel Cabrera and Cubs' third baseman Aramis Ramirez have shared the award for the past week Toronto's Frank Catalanotto wins the AL Award Congrats to Miggy on an absolutely fabulous week at the dish!!! KEEP IT UP!!! GO FISH!!! Actual Press Release Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez and Florida Marlins outfielder Miguel Cabrera have been named co-winners of Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week for the period of July 18-24, 2005. Bank of America, the official bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the National League and American League Player of the Week Awards, which reflect the bank?s long-standing tradition of promoting and recognizing higher standards of accomplishment. Ramirez led the league with six home runs, 11 RBI, 34 total bases and was tied for the league lead with 14 hits. Over seven games played he hit .467 (14-30) with nine runs scored and two doubles. The 2005 NL All-Star constructed a 1.133 slugging percentage and a .515 on base percentage. Ramirez collected at least one hit in all seven games and drove in a season-high five runs on July 19th at Cincinnati. Cabrera led the league with a .522 (12-23) batting average and a 1.261 slugging percentage. The right-handed slugger hit five home runs with nine RBI, nine runs scored and 29 total bases. In six games he hit two doubles and compiled a .577 on-base percentage to help lead the Marlins to a 4-2 record. Cabrera, also a 2005 NL All-Star, collected at least one hit in every game and scored at least one run in five of his six contests. Other nominees this past week included Atlanta?s Andruw Jones (.348, 5 HR, 9 RBI); Houston?s Lance Berkman (.438, 3 HR, 8 RBI) and Roy Oswalt (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 SO); Washington?s John Patterson (1-0, 0.56 ERA, 18 SO); Cincinnati?s Rich Aurilia (.400, 7 RBI), Adam Dunn (.333, 4 HR, 9 RBI) and Aaron Harang (1-0, 3.00 ERA, 1 CG); Jose Reyes (.444, 7 R, 7 SB) of the New York Mets; Arizona?s Royce Clayton (.481, 4 RBI) and Quentin McCracken (.500, 4 RBI); San Francisco?s Pedro Feliz (.375, 3 HR, 7 RBI); Milwaukee?s Lyle Overbay (.400, 3 HR, 8 RBI); Albert Pujols (.333, 3 HR, 7 RBI) of St. Louis; Pittsburgh?s Jason Bay (.379, 5 2B, 5 RBI); Odalis Perez (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 7 SO) of the Los Angeles Dodgers; Cabrera?s Florida teammates A.J. Burnett (2-0, 2.03 ERA, 10 SO), Juan Encarnacion (.375, 2 HR, 8 RBI) and Paul Lo Duca (.400, 6 R); and Ramirez?s Cubs teammate Derrek Lee (.333, 4 HR, 8 RBI). As part of the award, Bank of America will make a $1,000 donation to the Little League Urban Initiative on behalf of Aramis Ramirez and Miguel Cabrera. Tourneau, the world's largest watch store, is proud to award the Bank of America Presents the National League Players of the Week, Aramis Ramirez and Miguel Cabrera, with a Tourneau luxury Swiss timepiece.

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Would love to drop lowell and AJ to them for Santana and a combination of relief help and perhaps someone like Morales (cuban defector), Brandon Wood (SS prospect with power) Something along those lines. 873876[/snapback] As much as Im against trading Mikey....if the angels would be stupid enough to put some package like that together i would jump at it...even though I don't think Morales, who they paid a bunch of money for, would be on the market

Ok Im in...thanks...team name is the Roman Empire

Vargas vs Duke would be more interesting.... Oh well. Keep the bats hot this series & we'll be fine. 873803[/snapback] So is Vargas officially in the bullpen i suppose with the move of Valdez back into the rotation and the demotion of Olsen back Carolina??? why would they waste this kid in the pen, unless they are going to send him down on Tuesday when they activate AA???

That is great news for the youngster..so far he has put up some impressive numbers and been worthy of that top draft pick ... keep up the great work Chris....

Mulder and Zito are both locked up through next season I thought. 870336[/snapback] Well alot of people are under the assumption that Zito is FA after this year...isnt that why Beane was rumored to be trying to dump him??? Oh well.... Wrong assumption

Kerry Wood will miss at least one start after getting a cortisone shot Thursday in his aching right shoulder, which has forced him onto the disabled list once already this season. Wood lasted only three innings in the Chicago Cubs' 9-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, giving up three solo homers. His shoulder was stiff and his fastball subpar. Wood was examined Thursday by Dr. Tim Kremchek, who consulted with a Cubs' doctor before giving the injection. Wood will rest the shoulder for a couple of days before seeing whether the cortisone gets rid of the inflammation and pain and allows him to keep pitching. ??It's frustrating, especially with the amount of time I've missed,'' said Wood, who was on the disabled list from May 3 to June 29 with a sore shoulder. ??So we got the shot, went with a little more aggressive treatment this time. We'll see if that will take care of it.'' Source: AP

Aren't we getting rid of the Mike Hampton & Pudge payrolls after this season? 868627[/snapback] Pudge will be owed 2 more mil next year but Hampton does come off the books this year....but then Delgado and LoDuca's contract balloon up next year also

If no trade goes down before Sunday...AJ would be the scheduled starter according to what McKeon said on yesterday's pregame show Rotation would be Friday: Willis Saturday: Beckett Sunday: Burnett

:bases_firstbase JP ON FIRST

WOOHOOO SUPER PUMPED NOW....NATS LOSE......NATS LOSE!!!!

COL 3, WASH 2...top of the 9th Stanton pitching for the Nationals Ok Stanton gets a DP after allowing a bunt single.... Bottom 9th Fuentes pitching....due up Schneider...PH..Bennett lines out to RF - 1 DOWN P-DAWG Wilson ... flies out to CF - 2 DOWN Church hits a 2B....2 down runner on 2nd Carlos Baerga up...F--- WILD PITCH...runner on 3RD...2-1 COUNT...HBP...runners on the corners 2 down Vinny Castilla pinch hitting for the pitcher LINE OUT TO THE SHORTSTOP...NATS LOSE 3-2

both, but FSN might black it out in So Fla 867244[/snapback] if anyone wants to join us in the chat tonight.....same name as last night "Whose Hurley" 867656[/snapback] where is that chat???

if he stays a marlin then we can still make a solid run. We still will need bullpen help though. 867418[/snapback] I don't think bullpen help is that much necessary with AA returning healthy and Valdez as either spot starter/long reliever....that is two arms that you didn't have for a long long time...