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Post by bigpupp on Jul 11, 2013 14:03:20 GMT -5
Next year's draft is supposed to be loaded so they could have 2 high 1st round picks. I don't think I feel good about them not signing Bickford. I hear ya but they have a history of not signing picks (Beede and at least one other I do believe) so they may not cash in like you might think. They have to be somewhat conservative with that pick next year because its not protected. I'm pretty sure that picks are now protected for 2 years. So teams don't have to be quite as conservative as they once had to be. Here is a link that talks about it.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 11, 2013 16:27:34 GMT -5
Next year's draft is supposed to be loaded so they could have 2 high 1st round picks. I don't think I feel good about them not signing Bickford. I hear ya but they have a history of not signing picks (Beede and at least one other I do believe) so they may not cash in like you might think. They have to be somewhat conservative with that pick next year because its not protected. Also, I wouldn't be so sure they'll have two "high picks". There are 12 teams with worse records than them, and they could move up as many as six spots from there with a hot week.
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Post by Jim Crowell on Jul 11, 2013 16:32:29 GMT -5
Also the pick for next year will be #11, which is not protected if they sign a Qualified Free Agent. So it really limits what they can do in free agency.
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Post by bluechip on Jul 11, 2013 18:39:35 GMT -5
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 11, 2013 23:52:22 GMT -5
Also the pick for next year will be #11, which is not protected if they sign a Qualified Free Agent. So it really limits what they can do in free agency. They'd lose their real pick, not the one from this year though.
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Post by threeifbaerga on Jul 12, 2013 13:22:52 GMT -5
Anyone know anything about Kyle Weiland? He supposedly had an infection in his pitching shoulder following surgery in 2012, but there has been zero news about him since. He hasn't pitched since April of 2012 and Baseball-Reference is listing his "Final Game" as being that April 24th, 2012.
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Post by amfox1 on Jul 12, 2013 18:05:12 GMT -5
Ciriaco DFA'd by SD. Won't surprise me if the Hanks pick him up.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 13, 2013 16:36:13 GMT -5
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Post by Oregon Norm on Jul 13, 2013 22:14:47 GMT -5
Fantastic read. He frames Manny's time in Taiwan perfectly, with lots of insight into the league and its troubles, about as good an argument as you could have for a player's union. Lots to reflect on, what with the Taiwanese underworld's involvement, and their ties to the politicians. And of course there is that stinky tofu which stays with you long after you leave the island. If you ever cheered for Manny, you need to read this. Thanks Chris.
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Post by grandsalami on Jul 13, 2013 23:39:06 GMT -5
According to the sources, a 150-game suspension might be the best that could be expected for Rodriguez, who is rehabbing from hip surgery with high Single-A Tampa and was chastised by the Yankees Saturday for failing to report to the team’s complex for Friday night’s game following a four-and-a-half hour meeting with MLB officials who outlined their case against him. Read more: www.nydailynews.com/sports/i-team/sources-mlb-cut-deal-rodriguez-article-1.1398168#ixzz2YzUbncEWLIFETIME BAN?
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Post by ray88h66 on Jul 14, 2013 6:50:47 GMT -5
Tim Lincecum pitched a no hitter last night. 148 pitches. What do you think of the manager letting him throw that many pitches?
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Post by bluechip on Jul 14, 2013 9:47:37 GMT -5
Tim Lincecum pitched a no hitter last night. 148 pitches. What do you think of the manager letting him throw that many pitches? I am not sure i want my guy throwing that many pitches. I just cannot see a manager pulling a starter from a no hitter. The Santana no hitter was less pitches, but Santana was probably was in a riskier situation.
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Jul 14, 2013 10:01:10 GMT -5
Do we even still care about no-hitters?
Also, 148 pitches isn't ideal, but if they give him a few extra days before his next start (should be easy with the break coming up), it's probably not a big deal.
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Post by sammo420 on Jul 14, 2013 10:03:53 GMT -5
Tim Lincecum pitched a no hitter last night. 148 pitches. What do you think of the manager letting him throw that many pitches? Working that hard for one game is one thing. I wouldn't want it done on a regular basis for the purposes of a no hitter I'm fine with it.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 14, 2013 10:20:16 GMT -5
Lincecum had thrown only 102 pitches in each of the prior two games, and has only topped 110 twice this year, with a prior season-high of 114. As long as they keep a short leash on him his next couple of starts, I have no problem with it.
Brings to mind Buchholz's no-hitter, when his workload was being closely monitored and the front office guys admitted to being terrified of having to decide whether to pull him if his pitch count got much higher.
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Post by ray88h66 on Jul 14, 2013 13:44:14 GMT -5
The Tigers might have the same situation today. Verlander has a no no thru 6, but has 97 pitches.
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Post by bjb406 on Jul 14, 2013 16:18:50 GMT -5
I don't understand why anyone would switch to Jay Z. Is it just because they think he's cool or something? He has no experience, and really doesn't know what he is doing. He's not an agent, he is a rapper, and not even a good one.
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Post by johnsilver52 on Jul 14, 2013 16:34:18 GMT -5
I don't understand why anyone would switch to Jay Z. Is it just because they think he's cool or something? He has no experience, and really doesn't know what he is doing. He's not an agent, he is a rapper, and not even a good one. Not wanting to sound like an old fogey or anything.. The way I see it, is wanting to be a part of some style of hip hop living that dude emanates is all I at least can see that would have players gamble everything with someone completely inexperienced and in control of their lives. They are becoming "groupies" with a band, like old rockers once had. The horror stories will have to follow when this would be agent bungles their livelihood and their excuses follow.
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Post by bluechip on Jul 14, 2013 17:00:10 GMT -5
I don't understand why anyone would switch to Jay Z. Is it just because they think he's cool or something? He has no experience, and really doesn't know what he is doing. He's not an agent, he is a rapper, and not even a good one. I believe is associated with a attorney/agent, but ya, I would rather stick with the established agents.
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Post by jmei on Jul 14, 2013 17:16:54 GMT -5
Jay-Z's main advantage over the established agents is in terms of endorsement opportunities, not his skill at negotiating with clubs for free agent dollars. Indeed, my understanding is that the actual negotiating of playing contracts will be done by underlings (presumably with extensive experience in the matter), but that Jay-Z's main role is going to be using his extensive web of contacts to help players in front of clothing companies, TV producers, etc. and help them transform from just sports stars to true celebrities.
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Post by wcsoxfan on Jul 14, 2013 17:24:18 GMT -5
Jay-Z's main advantage over the established agents is in terms of endorsement opportunities, not his skill at negotiating with clubs for free agent dollars. Indeed, my understanding is that the actual negotiating of playing contracts will be done by underlings (presumably with extensive experience in the matter), but that Jay-Z's main role is going to be using his extensive web of contacts to help players in front of clothing companies, TV producers, etc. and help them transform from just sports stars to true celebrities. Agree with above. Remember, Jay-Z may have no idea how to be an agent and may also be a crappy rapper - but he is a shrewd businessman with extensive contacts.
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Post by ray88h66 on Jul 14, 2013 17:27:28 GMT -5
Jay-Z's main advantage over the established agents is in terms of endorsement opportunities, not his skill at negotiating with clubs for free agent dollars. Indeed, my understanding is that the actual negotiating of playing contracts will be done by underlings (presumably with extensive experience in the matter), but that Jay-Z's main role is going to be using his extensive web of contacts to help players in front of clothing companies, TV producers, etc. and help them transform from just sports stars to true celebrities. [/b] I think that's right.
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Post by Oregon Norm on Jul 14, 2013 19:14:11 GMT -5
Jay-Z is the front man for the agency, nothing more and nothing less. He understands that role perfectly. If you read the story I linked to on the site a few months back, you know he's not going this alone. CAA - which counts Derek Jeter among its sports clients - is his partner. They will handle the detail work. Given his name and connections, his "brand" in modern PR speak, he will pull in clients. It's just a matter of how many and who.
... and I think underlings is the wrong word to use. CAA has their own heft. This is a partnership, one that will be mutually beneficial to both parties.
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Post by bluechip on Jul 14, 2013 19:33:48 GMT -5
Jay-Z is the front man for the agency, nothing more and nothing less. He understands that role perfectly. If you read the story I linked to on the site a few months back, you know he's not going this alone. CAA - which counts Derek Jeter among its sports clients - is his partner. They will handle the detail work. Given his name and connections, his "brand" in modern PR speak, he will pull in clients. It's just a matter of how many and who. ... and I think underlings is the wrong word to use. CAA has their own heft. This is a partnership, one that will be mutually beneficial to both parties. He is associated with CAA, but there are agents who work directly for Roc Nation Sports. Kim Maile, who is boston based attorney, is an NFL agent and works for Roc Nation, not CAA. She is Geno Smith's agent. Victor Cruz on the other hand is a client of Condon and CAA.
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Post by James Dunne on Jul 16, 2013 14:45:42 GMT -5
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