MLB 2009 Season

[HD MM]

Going back to the Strasburg signing....I am in awe of the kinda money #1 picks in baseball get these days. Especially for a guy that will more than likely not make a Major League roster for more than likely 3 years....maybe even more.

The only league that get's it right when it comes to signing rookies is the NBA. In the NBA, there's a set entry scale for rookies. Prove that your worth it and you can sign for a higher contract. Makes perfect sense. The MLB and Football have a jacked up system. No where else on earth will you find less proven and less deserving employees earn more money than highly proven employees. (ex. Tom Brady earns less than Matthew Stafford).

 

[salsadancer7]

The only league that get's it right when it comes to signing rookies is the NBA. In the NBA, there's a set entry scale for rookies. Prove that your worth it and you can sign for a higher contract. Makes perfect sense. The MLB and Football have a jacked up system. No where else on earth will you find less proven and less deserving employees earn more money than highly proven employees. (ex. Tom Brady earns less than Matthew Stafford).

But ONLY in MLB and the NHL do yo have a chance TO PROVE that you CAN PLAY in the BIG SHOW through a minor league system. THAT is the advantage those tow leagues have as sets itself apart as to how much skill is needed and how tough it is to make those leagues.

 

[HD MM]

But ONLY in MLB and the NHL do yo have a chance TO PROVE that you CAN PLAY in the BIG SHOW through a minor league system. THAT is the advantage those tow leagues have as sets itself apart as to how much skill is needed and how tough it is to make those leagues.

Which begs the question: Why do they earn the big bucks BEFORE proving themselves in the minors?

 

[HD MM]

Indians Ink Alex White for $2.5 Million

The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has signed RHP Alex White, the 15th overall pick of the Cleveland Indians in the first round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.

Indians Ink Alex White for $2.5 Million | WaitingForNextYear

 

[salsadancer7]

Which begs the question: Why do they earn the big bucks BEFORE proving themselves in the minors?

A question that might never be answered. This is one of the main reasons why I never side with owners. One minute they cry poverty, next minute they are dishing out money to a guy that has never pitched against "A" ball quality talent.

...go figure...

 

[salsadancer7]

Indians Ink Alex White for $2.5 Million | WaitingForNextYear

look at the difference..... $2.5 Million to $15 million....is the talent THAT WIDE a difference...?! I highly doubt that.

 

[HD MM]

look at the difference..... $2.5 Million to $15 million....is the talent THAT WIDE a difference...?! I highly doubt that.

Probably not, but there is one difference I found........... Scott Boras.

 

[salsadancer7]

Probably not, but there is one difference I found........... Scott Boras.

Yep...HE IS satin!

 

[HD MM]

Yep...HE IS satin!

I disagree. It's not Boras, but the system. Boras is playing by the rules. It's his job to get as much money for his clients as possible. How's the old saying go: "Hate the game, not the playa".

 

[david1314]

When the current CBA expires at the conclusion of the 2011 season all this stuff will be addressed.

All talent procurement will be through a World Wide Draft.

Completely slotted, no more gigantic signing bonsuses, no more posting fees for Japanese talent, no more bidding wars for a supposed 16 yr can't miss prospect from Latin America or anywhere else in the world. Boras can concentrate his efforts in the market for actual MLB players.

Long overdue IMO.

 

[salsadancer7]

When the current CBA expires at the conclusion of the 2011 season all this stuff will be addressed.

All talent procurement will be through a World Wide Draft.

Completely slotted, no more gigantic signing bonsuses, no more posting fees for Japanese talent, no more bidding wars for a supposed 16 yr can't miss prospect from Latin America or anywhere else in the world. Boras can concentrate his efforts in the market for actual MLB players.

Long overdue IMO.

I agree.

 

[SabresRule]

Smoltz agrees to deal with Cardinals - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

Smart decision?

 

[salsadancer7]

Smoltz agrees to deal with Cardinals - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

Smart decision?

Cardinals are in a win-win situatuon on this. The Red Sox have to foot the bill for most of the contract....only $100,000 for the rest of the season for the Cards...and you have a veteran than can either gobble up innings as a starter or spot you some decent relief. The Cards came out like a bandit!

 

[HD MM]

What did the Red Sox have against Smoltzy?

 

[salsadancer7]

What did the Red Sox have against Smoltzy?

How about going 2-5 with an ERA of 8.32? LOL! Not to mention their usual 'looking for someone/something to blame because we might not go to the World Series' campaign.

 

[HD MM]

How about going 2-5 with an ERA of 8.32? LOL! Not to mention their usual 'looking for someone/something to blame because we might not go to the World Series' campaign.

LOL. Gotcha.

 

[HD MM]

Cliff Lee Owns the NL

Any Phillies fans that were disappointed in the Cliff Lee acquisition (we wanted Roy Halladay, waaaaaahhh!!) can quietly sit down now.

Sit down like nearly every member of the Arizona Diamondbacks did last night thanks to Cliff tossing his second complete game since heading to Philadelphia.

Lee took a no-hitter in to the sixth inning. He finished the game in about two and a half hours. Lee fanned 11, a career best. Of his 106 pitches, only 25 were balls. Needless to say, he walked nary a D-Back. And he did this all in front of the largest crowd of the season at more than 45,000 Phillie fans.

Since the trade that sent Lee out of Cleveland, he has mustered an ERA of 0.82 with his 4-0 record. In his four starts, he has struck out 34 batters.

To say Cliffy is taking a liking to the City of Brotherly Love is an understatement.....

 

[Skyhi]

Any Phillies fans that were disappointed in the Cliff Lee acquisition (we wanted Roy Halladay, waaaaaahhh!!) can quietly sit down now.

Sit down like nearly every member of the Arizona Diamondbacks did last night thanks to Cliff tossing his second complete game since heading to Philadelphia.

Lee took a no-hitter in to the sixth inning. He finished the game in about two and a half hours. Lee fanned 11, a career best. Of his 106 pitches, only 25 were balls. Needless to say, he walked nary a D-Back. And he did this all in front of the largest crowd of the season at more than 45,000 Phillie fans.

Since the trade that sent Lee out of Cleveland, he has mustered an ERA of 0.82 with his 4-0 record. In his four starts, he has struck out 34 batters.

To say Cliffy is taking a liking to the City of Brotherly Love is an understatement.....

Salt in wound......

 

[salsadancer7]

Any Phillies fans that were disappointed in the Cliff Lee acquisition (we wanted Roy Halladay, waaaaaahhh!!) can quietly sit down now.

Sit down like nearly every member of the Arizona Diamondbacks did last night thanks to Cliff tossing his second complete game since heading to Philadelphia.

Lee took a no-hitter in to the sixth inning. He finished the game in about two and a half hours. Lee fanned 11, a career best. Of his 106 pitches, only 25 were balls. Needless to say, he walked nary a D-Back. And he did this all in front of the largest crowd of the season at more than 45,000 Phillie fans.

Since the trade that sent Lee out of Cleveland, he has mustered an ERA of 0.82 with his 4-0 record. In his four starts, he has struck out 34 batters.

To say Cliffy is taking a liking to the City of Brotherly Love is an understatement.....

You also have to say that 90% of the National League has also never seen him. Same thing was said about CC when he went to Milwaukee. Now mind you, CC Sabathia is pitched pretty good for then Yankees since coming back to the AL...but he is NOT the same guy that dominated the NL when he pitched with Milwaukee. There is NO DOUBT LEE WILL get BOTH MVP and CY YOUNG consideration if he keeps this pace going.

 

[Ramy]

You also have to say that 90% of the National League has also never seen him. Same thing was said about CC when he went to Milwaukee. Now mind you, CC Sabathia is pitched pretty good for then Yankees since coming back to the AL...but he is NOT the same guy that dominated the NL when he pitched with Milwaukee. There is NO DOUBT LEE WILL get BOTH MVP and CY YOUNG consideration if he keeps this pace going.

No way he gets MVP consideration. He played less than half the season in the NL and the way Albert is playing, he is the runaway winner as of now.