MLB 2013-2014 off-season moves

[raoul5788]

Former managers Bobby Cox, Joe Torre, and Tony La Russa elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans committee.

As Keith Olbermann mentioned last night, LaRussa shouldn't be going in. He was the manager of Canseco and McGuire when they were practically shooting up steroids in front of him in the clubhouse. He backed both of them, claiming that they didn't use. He then hired McGuire to rehabilitate his image, presumably to give him a better chance to get into the hall. If he didn't have those two, he may not have won nearly as many games and wouldn't be considered HOF worthy.

 

[Kraven]

Its all politics... How in the heck is Jack Morris NOT in the hall?

 

[Ramy]

Its all politics... How in the heck is Jack Morris NOT in the hall?

And Dave Concepcion?

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Rajai Davis has agreed to a two-year deal with Tigers.

 

[Jimbo]

I was joking. See the ?

Ahhh,
You do know he got his start in Chicago, right..... as a 3rd base coach ...

 

[Ramy]

Ahhh,
You do know he got his start in Chicago, right..... as a 3rd base coach ...

Yes I know. Then he was the manager before getting fired.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

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[cosmo_kramer]

Jerry Hairston is retiring to accept a position with the Dodgers' broadcast team.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Mariners sign Corey Hart, so are now unlikely to still be interested in Choo...

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Can anyone identify the MLB player in the photo below?? Not sure if he won the ugly Christmas sweater contest, or not....

 

[DodgerKing]

Jerry Hairston is retiring to accept a position with the Dodgers' broadcast team.

He will make an excellent broadcaster. Even as a player he went around and did his on "TV Show" interview with other players.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

MLB has eliminated home plate collisions and will require players to slide into the plate. Must be approved by MLBPA.

 

[DodgerKing]

MLB has eliminated home plate collisions and will require players to slide into the plate. Must be approved by MLBPA.

So now the catcher can stand over the plate, block the whole thing, and prevent the runner from access.

I think this is a stupid idea.

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[cosmo_kramer]

Mets agree to a 2-year deal with Bartolo Colon. 2Y/$20M, pending physical....

 

[Jimbo]

Mets agree to a 2-year deal with Bartolo Colon. 2Y/$20M, pending physical....

Physical and Bartolo Colon cannot be used in the same sentence.

 

[DodgerKing]

So now the catcher can stand over the plate, block the whole thing, and prevent the runner from access.

I think this is a stupid idea.

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Here is what is being proposed.

Under the rules changes being discussed, sources told Olney:
• Catchers will not be allowed to block home plate.

• Runners will not be permitted to target the catchers.

• The question of whether or not the plate was blocked or the runner targeted the catcher will be reviewable, with an immediate remedy available to the umpires.
• Catchers or runners who violate the new rules will be subject to disciplinary action.

 

[Jimbo]

Here is what is being proposed.

Under the rules changes being discussed, sources told Olney:
• Catchers will not be allowed to block home plate.

• Runners will not be permitted to target the catchers.

• The question of whether or not the plate was blocked or the runner targeted the catcher will be reviewable, with an immediate remedy available to the umpires.
• Catchers or runners who violate the new rules will be subject to disciplinary action.

Boy THIS is opening up a whole nother box of questions.

This is a VERY BAD idea.

Catcher can't block the plate ... so if the runner gets past 3rd before the ball is thrown towards the catcher he's Out ?

 

[salsadancer7]

Douche bag Loria strikes again! Trades popular Logan Morrison for some supposed hot shot pitcher.

GOD help me from swearing...

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/mariners-acquire-logan-morrison.html

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[cosmo_kramer]

Boy THIS is opening up a whole nother box of questions.

This is a VERY BAD idea.

Catcher can't block the plate ... so if the runner gets past 3rd before the ball is thrown towards the catcher he's Out ?

It becomes a tag play like 2nd or 3rd base...

 

[DodgerKing]

Giants sign Mike Morse for $5 million and a lot of incentives.

This is a typical SF move. They sign a has been, a could be, or a washed-up for little, and then they somehow have the best year of their career. I would not be surprised if Morse makes a run for MVP.