2008-09 MLB Hot Stove

[HD MM]

She is attractive, I will give her that...I do not accept sloppy 400ths!

Oh pulease! You'd honestly turn this down?

 

[Skyhi]

WOW! I havn't seen her in a VERY long time. She has grown up quite nicely!

 

[salsadancer7]

Oh pulease! You'd honestly turn this down?

Dude...she has more miles than a 1987 Datson b-210!! And GOD only knows WHO she has "been around the block" with....

...Like I said, she is attractive....it's like a beautiful looking cherry pie that you have not cut yet....but filled with maggots....

 

[cosmo_kramer]

OK, back on topic:

Baldelli close to signing with Red Sox; Smoltz not far behind - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

 

[salsadancer7]

OK, back on topic:

Baldelli close to signing with Red Sox; Smoltz not far behind - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

The Smoltz signing would be a GREAT pick-up....regardless of his age.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

The Smoltz signing would be a GREAT pick-up....regardless of his age.

Baldelli would be too, if they have made headway on his medical condition...

 

[salsadancer7]

Baldelli would be too, if they have made headway on his medical condition...

Yeah.....I like Rico Baldelli. I didn't mention it because I don't think or heard that they have been able to help his condition. Too bad really, I thought he was/is a very good ballplayer.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Yeah.....I like Rico Baldelli. I didn't mention it because I don't think or heard that they have been able to help his condition. Too bad really, I thought he was/is a very good ballplayer.

This sounds encouraging:

Boston has done extensive background work on Baldelli's health, including a mitochondrial disorder that has been rediagnosed as the less severe channelopathy this winter.

There's hope Baldelli, through diet and medication, can play more than previously anticipated and not suffer the same muscle fatigue to his legs that nearly ended his career a year ago.

 

[CeltsHD]

I like both pickups A LOT!! :up

NOW the Sox better get serious about finding a catcher.

 

[SabresRule]

Salsa, what's with your attitude towards Alyssa?

Did she snub your autograph request?

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Maybe a dance request.

 

[salsadancer7]

Salsa, what's with your attitude towards Alyssa?

Did she snub your autograph request?

No attitude. I met her through Carl Pavano and she seems very nice and alot of pics don't do her any justice....that one in particular, I can assure you it is touched up. I still use my old Chicago sports contacts for special events and on a few occassions, I can pull out press credentials to get into some private events. And I met her and she is very attractive and very nice, but I have seen the skanky circles she was in and let's just say they were none too pleasing.

Don't get me wrong, I am a latin man and love women as much if not more than the next guy....but there is old saying back in Puerto Rico...."show me who you hang with....and it will tell me who you are....."

 

[SabresRule]

I have seen the skanky circles she was in and let's just say they were none too pleasing.

Define "skanky circles."

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Looks like it's official:

Shortly after the Red Sox formally announced they had agreed to terms with former Tampa Bay outfielder and Woonsocket, R.I. native Rocco Baldelli on a one-year contract, the Associated Press reported that former Cy Young Award winner John Smoltz has reached a preliminary agreement to join the Red Sox, ending his lengthy and remarkably successful association with the Atlanta Braves.

Smoltz, 41, will sign a $5 million guaranteed deal with Boston that includes the possibility of earning another $5 million in bonuses. The Smoltz deal was expected to be finalized later today according to a source familiar with the negotiations, the AP reported.

The Red Sox did not announce terms of Baldelli's contract, but a baseball source told the Globe that he will receive $500,000 guaranteed, and can earn another $1.75 million in bonuses solely for remaining on the active roster -- in other words, his salary would be $2.25 million if he remains on the active roster all season.

Sox agree to terms with Baldelli, Smoltz - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

 

[salsadancer7]

Looks like it's official:



Sox agree to terms with Baldelli, Smoltz - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

OK....I now like the Red Sox again....those guys are class acts!

 

[CeltsHD]

Looks like it's official:



Sox agree to terms with Baldelli, Smoltz - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

AWESOME news! Thanks for the info. :up

 

[CeltsHD]

It looks like the Red Sox roster (other than catcher) is taking shape:

Starters:

Beckett
Lester
Dice-K
Smoltz
Wakefield

Bullpen:

Papelbon
Okajima
Delcarmen
Masterson
Lopez
Ramirez
Aardsma or Buchholz????


Catchers:

Bard
Varitek????????????????

Infielders/DH:

Ortiz
Youkilis
Pedroia
Lowell (hopefully that hip won't be too much of a hinderence)
Lowrie
Lugo
Chris Carter (can play OF also)

Outfield:

Bay
Ellsbury
Drew
Baldelli

 

[salsadancer7]

It looks like the Red Sox roster (other than catcher) is taking shape:

Starters:

Beckett
Lester
Dice-K
Smoltz
Wakefield

Bullpen:

Papelbon
Okajima
Delcarmen
Masterson
Lopez
Ramirez
Aardsma or Buchholz????


Catchers:

Bard
Varitek????????????????

Infielders/DH:

Ortiz
Youkilis
Pedroia
Lowell (hopefully that hip won't be too much of a hinderence)
Lowrie
Lugo
Chris Carter (can play OF also)

Outfield:

Bay
Ellsbury
Drew
Baldelli

Do NOT be surprised if they use Ellsbury as trade bait for an established shortshop.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Supposedly Smoltz won't be available to pitch until late May, early June...

 

[SabresRule]

Do NOT be surprised if they use Ellsbury as trade bait for an established shortshop.

That would be a bad idea.

Don't trade a legit star in the making for a washed-up name player.