Angels (MLB) looks good this year

[CocoGdog]

Re-signed Nomar Garciaparra, 1b, to an $18.5 million, two-year contract; signed Juan Pierre, of, Chicago Cubs, to a $44 million, five-year contract; signed Randy Wolf, lhp, Philadelphia, to an $8 million, one-year contract; signed Mike Lieberthal, c, Philadelphia, to a $1.25 million, one-year contract; signed Jason Schmidt, rhp, San Francisco, to a $47 million, three-year contract; signed Luis gonzalez, of, Arizona, to a $7.35 million, one-year contract.

 

[KLin]

Go Athletics!!

 

[czech09]

Indeed...Hopefully the Braves get their stuff together next season.

 

[maddogchen]

Angels??

 

[maddogchen]

let me say again.... ANGELS???

when did dodger fans call their team Angels?

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: maddogchen
let me say again.... ANGELS???

when did dodger fans call their team Angels?

Yeah. I don't get the joke.

 

[CocoGdog]

Originally posted by: maddogchen
let me say again.... ANGELS???

when did dodger fans call their team Angels?

Many years of disappointing moves and seasons. The last time they won the pennant was in 1989 when Kirk Gibson hit the homer on a bad leg. I can't remember anything after that.

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: maddogchen
let me say again.... ANGELS???

when did dodger fans call their team Angels?

:roll:

 

[manly]

Which L.A. deal is more absurd, Juan Pierre's or Gary Matthews Jr's?

 

[cubby1223]

This thread is going places...

And if you're talking about the Dodgers, are you kidding? The team is filled with ex-Cubs, and players who the Cubs were trying hard to sign. Do the math - following the Cubs' lead is not the way to the World Series.

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: manly
Which L.A. deal is more absurd, Juan Pierre's or Gary Matthews Jr's?

Definitely, Pierre. He only had 3 RBIs through the first two months.

 

[CocoGdog]

I absolutely liked Juan Pierre when he was with the Marlins. His had pure speed.

 

[chuckywang]

Resigned?

 

[chuckywang]

Originally posted by: CocoGdog
I absolutely liked Juan Pierre when he was with the Marlins. His had pure speed.

And when he was with the Cubs? Sure, he led the league in hits, but his OBP is putrid.

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: chuckywang

Originally posted by: CocoGdog
I absolutely liked Juan Pierre when he was with the Marlins. His had pure speed.

And when he was with the Cubs? Sure, he led the league in hits, but his OBP is putrid.

And Patterson had a good year for the O's. How about Sosa coming back! Slammin' Sammy, baby!

 

[cubby1223]

Originally posted by: dbk

Originally posted by: manly
Which L.A. deal is more absurd, Juan Pierre's or Gary Matthews Jr's?

Definitely, Pierre. He only had 3 RBIs through the first two months.

And what's more absurd is how Juan Pierre is considered the greatest player in the game. Well, he doesn't get *that* much praise, but there is enough to make me scream at the tv until my throat is sore.

What good is his speed when the rules prohibit any player from stealing first?

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: cubby1223

Originally posted by: dbk

Originally posted by: manly
Which L.A. deal is more absurd, Juan Pierre's or Gary Matthews Jr's?

Definitely, Pierre. He only had 3 RBIs through the first two months.

And what's more absurd is how Juan Pierre is considered the greatest player in the game. Well, he doesn't get *that* much praise, but there is enough to make me scream at the tv until my throat is sore.

What good is his speed when the rules prohibit any player from stealing first?

I don't want to say this but I think the Cubs are definitely cursed-- by the curse of Sosa. The media made such a huge deal about him leaving early. I cried the day he left.

 

[atybimf]

I just wish the Cards would spend some money! We have a brand new stadium and we're the World Series Champs but Walt Jockety won't spend big bucks to address our needs (a starting pitcher and a bat).

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: atybimf
I just wish the Cards would spend some money! We have a brand new stadium and we're the World Series Champs but Walt Jockety won't spend big bucks to address our needs (a starting pitcher and a bat).

Well I'm sure the Cards would be in the playoff hunt, at least--so, they could pick up a SP before the playoff starts. As for another bat, I'm expecting Ryan Howard-like performance from Duncan next year. The man is a giant.

 

[cliftonite]

juan pierre is horrible

 

[mwtgg]

Wolf wasn't too bad in Philly, but enjoy Lieberthal.