Lazo

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Posted Friday August 22, 2008, About: Ex-players still mad at Upshaw
It is more than just the retirement that these guys are talking about. Some of you folks are ignorant of the facts.

Guys like Terry Bradshaw were getting like $100k/year from the NFLPA for video game proceeds or whatever, while guys like Sam Huff (also a HOF, by the way) and Herb Adderley (another HOF), got little to nothing. The NFLPA is reaping in MILLIONS of dollars using these guys likeness, but they are not seeing squat when compared to some other players. There are some retired players, who are not complaining, getting a lot of money from the NFLPA while there are others getting nothing. Couple that with what other sports do for their older, retired players and you'll see why many are bitter.

These guys aren't just bringing it up because Upshaw passed. The articles of the law suits have been everywhere for a long time, and the NFLPA still has done nothing in an era where they are bringing in more and more money. Guys are making millions EACH YEAR personally, and the NFLPA is making MILLIONS EACH YEAR too. Help the guys that helped make the league what it is today.
Posted Saturday July 26, 2008, About: Mets eye Blake, Ibanez, Bay
I'd trade Bay to the Mets...for the Martinez kid they have in AA.

If he's untouchable, then send Bay to someone else. But the Pirates, after trading Nady, should be much more stingy with Bay.

You want him? Pay the piper.
Posted Saturday July 26, 2008, About: Brushback stokes Joba-Youkilis feud
I am glad Joba will work inside and brush batters off the plate. But if he is intentionally throwing at someone's HEAD, that is an issue.

The game has evolved, through the help of the umpires, into one where batters can crowd the plate and if a pitcher hits them both benches clear! The inside of the plate is still a strike. When batters know it won't be called a strike...they begin diving into pitches because they don't have to worry about the inside. By establishing that you'll go inside (i.e. Pedro in his prime), you anger the batters!

As I stated, I love the fact Joba is coming in on these guys. I don't love that he is going at their heads (if it was an accident UP, okay...but if the head was the target he should be fined and/or suspended). Problem is no one knows what he is thinking...and that is bad for batters too :)
Posted Friday July 18, 2008, About: Pirates seek fair market value
First off, with respect to Aramis Ramirez: it is my understanding that some "phantom" tax was being talked about by owners, and that ownership basically told the GM "move him or you're fired". Hence they gave him away...guess that never made the news?

As I've posted on previous boards, Marte brings up an interesting situation. You can say he isn't worth much, but in reality he is worth 2 possible 1st round picks! If the Pirates decline his option, he becomes a free agent. If he is signed (which he will be), the Pirates will get AT LEAST a sandwich pick. And depending on how high he is rated, he could be worth the other team's 1st AND a sandwich pick.

The fact that Bay and Nady don't NEED to be traded also raises their value. In previous years, the Pirates let themselves get to the point where they WON'T (not to be confused with can't - again we need to talk to ownership) resign them and their hand is forced. Huntington is doing his job - looking to obtain proper value for his players in the CURRENT market.
Posted Monday July 14, 2008, About: Yankees, Red Sox chasing Pirate
I'd say trade Bay, Nady, but maybe not Marte.

Bay is finally healthy. As stated above, he had a bad knee last season and played through it. He wasn't great, but was far better than anyone else the Pirates could have run out there.

Nady is actually healthy right now too! His value is as high as it has ever been, and as such parlay him into a prospect or two to build the farm system.

Marte - before you clowns blow up on me, hear this one out. If we do not trade him, we can either pick-up or opt-out of his final year. That would make him a free agent. He is a premier LH reliever. If we lose him in free agency, we get a sandwich pick (either end of the 1st, or end of the 3rd round). Now, that fact coupled with the fact his option is not very expensive for another year makes him quite the bit more valuable on the market. If you can't get a great trade for him, just keep him and pull in a draft pick!
Posted Sunday July 06, 2008, About: Tampa Bay wants Rockies closer
I'd have to agree with Jake51. Pay a little more and pry Marte from the Pirates if you're looking for a LHP.
Posted Monday June 30, 2008, About: What started U.S. Cellular Field fight?
So Coco Crisp was wearing a White Sox or Cubs jersey...?
Posted Saturday June 28, 2008, About: Rays upset by Crisp reduction
Listen...the tea leaves told MLB to reduce Crisp's. Not yours!

MLB needs to 1.) supply reasons for all suspensions, with their reasoning documented. 2.) Disclose all fines to players and managers 3.) Disclose all reasons for reducing suspensions or fines.

I don't think it is right that they can do whatever they want without having to justify their actions. Baseball just hides behind a veil of secrecy. Owners don't have to disclose their profits, etc. We need the Freedom of Information Act to apply to baseball :D
Posted Sunday June 22, 2008, About: Pirates take Marte off trade block
While I love the sarcasm, I'm happy to see the Pirates may be actually doing something that could potentially reward them with draft picks! I'm tired of seeing the Mets have 3 picks in the first 40 (2 supplementals), while the Pirates get one first round draft pick.
Posted Monday June 16, 2008, About: Pirates may start dealing soon
ovc30: great to compare Hill to Ramirez!

Even better: let's ask management why the basically threatened the GM's job if he didn't move Ramirez (due to some tax that may have been put into place...that never was!). That just doesn't make it to the headlines!

I hope the Buccos move players BEFORE they are up against a deadline...and can get something for them!
Posted Sunday June 15, 2008, About: Is 2005 draft NFL's worst?
Pittsburgh: Heath Miller

Definately a good pick from the 2005 draft for the Steelers! Now they just need to use him more!
Posted Sunday June 15, 2008, About: Jays fudging Halladay's ERA?
While this is definately a good example of cooking stats, one has to think it should even itself out over the course of a season (with all the road starts as well).
Posted Saturday June 14, 2008, About: Expert: Clemens could be indicted
I think they need to hold out on the indictment until like....January of next year! That way GW Bush can't pardon him and let him off the hook! (Mark my words...a Texas boy taking care of a Texas boy :P)
Posted Sunday June 08, 2008, About: Will Bonds DH for Boston?
Listen: A "racist city" will turn into "The Place I Hope to Retire", as long as they can supply you with a paycheck. I don't think the government's unemployment system covers the likes of Barry Bonds.
Posted Thursday June 05, 2008, About: Source: Pirates to draft Vandy star
Forking out the money doesn't bother me as much as these major league contracts do. This kid, a couple of years away, takes a 40-man spot from someone thus exposing the organization to losing a player that they should be protecting. Then there is the fact that they can be a major league free agent when the initial contract expires. This practice should be banned by the MLB. The kid is already getting millions of dollars, but in the process he is harming his new team.

I guess this shows how much more the players care about themselves than thier teams.

Wouldn't it be interesting if this kid didn't sign...and the Pirates pull not only the #1 pick next year but also the #2a pick. They could re-pick the kid and have him be a SR in college, thus limited in his clout. Then they could select another stud at 2a!

GET RID OF MLB CONTRACTS TO AMATEURS! AND PUT ALL INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS INTO ANOTHER DRAFT! Yeah baby, rock out!
Posted Sunday June 01, 2008, About: Vanderbilt star on Pirates' radar
With Neil Walker struggling a little bit in AAA, this becomes interesting. If Beckham goes at #1, that leaves Alvarez and Posey on the board. The Pirates really screwed up by taking Moskos last year. If they had taken Wieters, they would have sewn up their catcher position and could have taken Alvarez no-doubt. But they have Walker in the wings...I hear both Posey and Alvarez are studs, with Alvarez grading out better (but he has a hand injury...can that heal 100%?) I also think there are 2 stud pitchers...but the Pirates have worn our their welcome with first round pitchers. Posey or Alvarez...good problem to have! I just hope the Pirates take the BEST (regardless of Boras).
Posted Tuesday May 27, 2008, About: Laraque unhappy with scratch
As a Pens fan, I think Therrien may have to take into consideration scratching someone else and putting Mario Lemieux on the ice.

Great defense on the part of Detroit. If you had told me the Pens would have been shut out for the first 2 games of the finals...I would have not believed it. The young Pens appear to be outclassed on the ice right now. Unless they make some BIG adjustments on both ends of the ice they will be schooled for 2 more games.
Posted Tuesday May 27, 2008, About: Ortiz to Selig: Don't ruin the sport
There is more to blame for slow games than just the game itself.

I don't think you tell players that they cannot step out of the box more than once or that they cannot re-apply pine tar. Playing the game is what they do. What if a player stepped out once, looked for a sign and didn't get it, went to re-apply pine tar to ask the on-deck player or bench what he missed? It happens! What if you have the case with all those may flies or whatever...pitchers must work even faster? This game, unlike (apparently) Bud Selig's, requires concentration for periods of time. That is how they make their living.

All that will happen is the people that complain about ticket prices will complain even more ("I PAID THAT MUCH MONEY TO WATCH AN HOUR-AND-A-HALF GAME?!?!)
Posted Tuesday May 27, 2008, About: Soriano taking heat in Chicago
I personally feel that Soriano needs to learn to take some criticism. Also, I do not understand why they are going to eject fans for inappropriate comments. I guess MLB needs to step in in EVERY city and inform the fans that any inappropriate comments made to ANY players will result in an ejection. That is nonsense.

You play this game in front of millions of fans. If you stink, those fans will let you know. That is how it has been for years. Perhaps Soriano's ego is very fragile and the Cubs want to protect it. Whatever the case, he must reap what he sows.
Posted Thursday May 22, 2008, About: Umps blow another HR call
Bond: your post is a joke. I don't know if mommy didn't hug you enough, or if your wife just doesn't let you give opinions at the dinner table...take your "I hate the world" opinions elsewhere.

The umpires have made three mistakes this week on home run balls. Perhaps they're angling on needing another few umpires (i.e. playoff/world series staffing) at the games, but the truth is they're screwing up calls. Baseball games take long enough as it is...if they are going to implement replay, they had better find the most efficient way to do so. I believe MLB needs to step in and ask the Umpires Association to see what the heck is going on. With 4 at each game, "We just screwed up" isn't a good enough answer.
Posted Friday May 16, 2008, About: Wagner rips media-ducking Mets
P.S. I know he's not a rookie, but he sure opened his mouth up like one!
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