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Maybe the Diamondbacks will get really stupid and offer Brandon Webb to the Yankees. that'll never happen. hopefully. I'd like to see randy out of the pinstripes, he doesn't look like a yankee..he's too big. Yeah Randy Johnson is too big and he's washed up.

Maybe the Diamondbacks will get really stupid and offer Brandon Webb to the Yankees.

I watched most of that game yesterday and it was truly one of the most pathetic displays I've ever seen in the NFL. For such a disciplinarian, Coughlin seems to have very poor control over his players. I don't know how many stupid personal fouls there were, and the defense was trying to pick a fight after every play. Coughlin deserves to get fired and Eli Manning is not the answer at quarterback. To think that the Giants could of had Phillip Rivers, just makes me sick.

Great win for the Heat. It was great to see Wade put on a performance like that in front of the entire country and show that Kobe Bryant is garbage. It is nice to see the Heat finally beat a team with a winning record. Let's keep it going.

That would be tremendous for the Yankees....then they could go get Zito. Knowing the Yankees, they would probably just insert Carl Pavano into the rotation.

After seeing the way the Giants played yesterday, it is apparent to me that Eli Manning is not the answer at quarterback. He either needs more time to prepare as a backup or he cannot handle playing in New York. There is no reason the Giants should have a 7-8 record with all the talent that they have on offense. The defense is even worse. To give up almost 250 yards on the ground is just comical. It is time to clean house and fire Tom Coughlin. If the Giants somehow make the playoffs, they should just forfeit the game. Thank God for the Miami Heat. Any Giants fans out there feel my pain?

The following is from ESPN.com: In the past week the Arizona Diamondbacks have offered a package of players to the New York Yankees in exchange for Randy Johnson, a baseball official said. In need of starting pitching -- and a marquee name that will draw more fans -- the Diamondbacks have offered a package of at least three players, including a major-leaguer. They would also want a 72-hour window to negotiate an extension with Johnson, who is owed $16 million in the final year of his contract. The Yankees, according to the official, don't want to pick up any of Johnson's salary. Johnson, 43, spent six seasons with Arizona and won four Cy Young Awards before being traded to New York in January 2005. At the time, Arizona was looking to shed payroll and bring in more youth. Johnson had a full no-trade clause back then, as he does now. And it's believed that if the Yankees were to move him, Johnson would prefer to be closer to his Arizona home. According to Johnson's agent, Alan Nero, the left-hander has not requested a trade. "Randy would listen if the Yankees brought something to him," Nero said. "But that has not happened. I don't know what they're doing. It's still speculation as far as we're concerned." The official said the San Diego Padres are also involved in trade discussions. It's believed that right-handed reliever Scott Linebrink could be the centerpiece of a deal. If he returns to Arizona, Johnson, with 280 career wins, could get No. 300 as a Diamondback. If he goes to San Diego, he'd join 333-game winner Greg Maddox in the rotation. That is, if he stays healthy. Johnson had back surgery this offseason and it's unknown whether he'll be ready for Opening Day. I don't know about other Yankees fans but I would be so happy if the Yankees traded Randy Johnson. It's about time our rotation gets younger. Maybe the Yankees will get Linebrink. He will be a big help to our bullpen.

Let's give Dontrelle some slack. I'm sure he is ashamed of himself and will learn from his mistake. If the Marlins don't want him anymore because of this incident, the Yankees will gladly take him.

The reason the Nuggets kept all their starters in was because George Karl is friends with Admin Brown and he wanted to embarrass Isiah Thomas and the Knicks for firing Admin Brown. The Knicks are a bunch of thugs. A couple of days ago they were seen laughing it up on the court and bench after a blowout win over the Hawks and last night the shoe is on the other foot and they start a brawl. Nate Robinson is the biggest phony in the NBA. The Knicks deserve everything they get. Damn I hate the Knicks! Let's Go Heat!

Let's say the Yankees offered the Marlins, Melky Cabera, who would the Marlins offer in return?

I don't think the Yankees would want Mike Jacobs. Who else do the Marlins have to offer us? Hey TSwift, love the Daily News covers!

The following article was in today's New York Newsday: In an effort to upgrade their bullpen, the Yankees have discussed a three-way trade with Pittsburgh and Atlanta, the basics of which would send Melky Cabrera to the Braves, bring Pirates closer Mike Gonzalez to the Bronx and give Atlanta first baseman Adam LaRoche to the Pirates. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the talks. However, Pirates general manager Dave Littlefield is in a position of strength; he doesn't have to trade the lefthanded Gonzalez, who converted 24 of 24 save opportunities in 2006. Gonzalez, 28, is eligible for arbitration, but the Pirates can afford to keep him. A slew of other clubs, including the Red Sox, have interest in Gonzalez; Boston probably would deploy him as a closer. But Pittsburgh wants a power hitter and likes LaRoche, who hit 32 homers last season. Atlanta would likely want more than just Cabrera for LaRoche. As much as the Yankees enjoyed and appreciated Cabrera's development in 2006, they don't view him as untouchable because they have three All-Star-caliber starting outfielders in Bobby Abreu, Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui. If they could get Gonzalez as the primary setup man for Mariano Rivera, the Yankees could shop Kyle Farnsworth, who experienced an uneven first season in pinstripes and has two years remaining on his contract. The departure of Cabrera, meanwhile, would create a possible opening for Bernie Williams as the team's fourth outfielder. Williams wants to return to the Yankees for a 17th season, but the Yankees have been anything but optimistic about a Williams return. Asked Friday if he had spoken lately with Williams' agent, Scott Boras, about the ultra-popular veteran, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman responded, "There's nothing to report." The Yankees continue to work toward solving their situation at first base, with free agent Doug Mientkiewicz a good possibility to sign and platoon with either Josh Phelps or Andy Phillips. I would hate to see Melky get traded. He was a spark plug for the Yankees last season.

well according to the article he could be either 23 or 25. That is a good age for a ball player.

The following is from Yankees.com: NEW YORK -- Cuban prospect Juan Miranda said that he has agreed to terms with the Yankees on a four-year contract, but the Yankees aren't saying much when it comes to the first baseman. Miranda told ESPNdeportes.com that he inked a $2 million deal, which includes a signing bonus of $500,000. The deal reportedly is a Major League contract, which would require the Yankees to place him on their 40-man roster. "We have nothing to announce," said general manager Brian Cashman. Miranda is listed as being 23 years old, though there is some speculation that he may actually be 25. "In Cuba I grew up dreaming of playing in the big leagues," Miranda told ESPNdeportes.com. "But I never thought it would be possible, much less with the Yankees." Has anyone heard of this guy? The Yankees do need a good defensive first baseman and no matter how old he is 23 or 25, he will give the Yankees some youth.

ST. PETERSBURG -- Reaching across the Pacific Ocean for help, the Devil Rays signed infielder Akinori Iwamura on Friday to a three-year contract worth $7.7 million, with a club option for a fourth year at $4.25 million. "I am really excited and humbled by this opportunity," said Iwamura. "I look forward to being part of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and wearing the uniform." In November, the Rays won the negotiating rights to Iwamura through the posting system that enables Japanese players to play in the United States with a high bid of $4.5 million. That bid, which is paid to the Yakult Swallows, topped both the Indians and Padres. The Rays had until Friday to sign Iwamura. If they were unable to hammer out a contract, Iwamura would have returned to Japan and the club wouldn't have paid the posting fee. "We are very pleased to add a player of Akinori's ability to our organization," said Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. "Akinori is a complete player who will make a significant impact on our club. This acquisition is one more step in our efforts to expand our footprint in player procurement in the international market." Iwamura will make $1.8 million in 2007, $2.4 million in 2008 and $3.25 million in 2009. The club has a $4.25 million option for the 2010 season or a $250,000 buyout. The contract also has escalating bonuses in the first three years that could increase the option amounts. The Rays' guaranteed money in the deal -- including the posting fee -- amounts to $12.25 million. "I think that from what I gathered, he really wants to play here," said Rays manager Joe Maddon at the Winter Meetings. "He's very self confident. I think he will be successful here." A five-time All-Star and a six-time Gold Glove winner, Iwamura, 27, is a career .300 hitter in eight seasons. In 2006, he hit .311 with 32 homers and 77 RBIs for the Swallows. Iwamura hit .389 for Japan in the World Baseball Classic last spring and played superb defense. The Rays observed Iwamura for the first time at the Classic and his performance prompted their bid for his services. Third base is Iwamura's best position, and he is known to have a slick glove and a strong arm. The left-handed-hitting Iwamura gives the Rays flexibility, because he can also play first base, second base and the outfield. Given B.J. Upton's erratic play, Iwamura likely will play third for the Rays. Iwamura is the second player the Rays' new ownership has procured after going through the Japanese posting system to win negotiating rights. Reliever Shinji Mori was signed prior to the 2006 season before he suffered a torn labrum during Spring Training to end his season. How about that! The Devil Rays are opening up their checkbook.

Yeah that's gonna win the Red Sux a World Series. NOT!!

I defintely hope VKM and DX get it on in the ring. VKM needs to invade Raw. The best time to do it would be this monday on the 3 hour Raw.

Are there any WWE fans on this message board? If so I would love get anyone's thoughts on TNA trying to pick a fight with WWE. I don't think Billy Gunn or Road Dogg (they will always be known by those names and not their TNA names) would stand a chance against HBK and Triple H but it would sure make great television.

Is there actually a Knicks fan on this message board? Eddy Curry is garbage just like the rest of the Knicks. The Knicks have the highest payroll in the league and they still are garbage. Curry is just a Shaquille O'Neal wannabe. He'll never make the all-star team.

I think Iverson with Heat could work nicely. He knows playing with the Heat would give him the best opportunity to win an NBA championship. I would trade Walker, Jason Williams and Doleac for AI. I would say Gary Payton instead of Williams but I think the 76ers want younger talent in return.

The Yankees are going to have any awesome rotation in 2007. Wang, Pettitte, Mussina, Johnson and Igawa. All the Yankees need to do is score some runs in the postseason and they will be all right. Let's Go Yankees!!