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It seems like this is about the most so what offseason I can remember. No blockbusters, no real excitement. Is it me or are you in agreement?
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When you say offseason, were you referring both to FA singings and trades? Or just one or the other?
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Busy in Boston
Damon to the Yanks, little prodigal son Theo returns home, Manny being even Mannier. Not exactly ho-hum in beantown. The World Champion Chicago White Sox had some big news, most of it lousy. Big Frank turned out like a red-headed stepchild; Rowand the sparkplug traded for a likable stiff, and Konerko kept in the fold with a hefty contract.
Some of the more interesting things haven't yet happened: Sosa is still teamless, as is Rafael "Life is a snitch, and then you die!" Palmeiro, and Washington still doesn't have a concrete deal for a stadium or owner.
March will bring the WBC, something new for a change, and I'm more than a little interested, primarily to see how the Cuban National Team stacks up against their MLB laden opponents.
Not exactly the most exciting off-season, but certainly not as bad as say,'94?Last edited by trosmok; 02-06-2006, 12:14 PM.Baseball is a ballet without music. Drama without words ~Ernie HarwellComment
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I completely disagree, I feel the exact oppositeOriginally posted by LindseynelsonComment
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It seemed to me like an offseason rife with tension, anger, dread, anguish, betrayal, and other staple emotions of the long-running soap opera "As the Red Sox Turn Over The Roster".
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It can never be 'hohum' when you have Baseball Fever to keep you informed, entertained and generally part of the game!!"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz." ~Humphrey Bogart
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I guess Damon to the Yanks being the big news is my point, he isn't exactly a Jr Griffey level player moving.His coming to NY reminds me of Steve Kemps arrival, although I hope for Yankee fans he works out better. I think the biggest , most decisive and impacting move is the Orioles getting a pretty fair pitching coach and the Braves on their own for the first time in their long run .Comment
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The only reason it is big news is the fact that Damon went from the Red sox to the Evil Empire.Originally posted by LindseynelsonComment
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I think free agency was relatively quiet this offseason, as the free agent class was not all that impressive. However, I think there was a lot of movement by teams doing it the old-fashioned way - through trades.Comment
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Venezuela on the verge
I always follow the Caribbean Winter League, particularly with the WBC fast approaching, and Venezuela can clinch today, or if they lose to the Dominican Republic, it will force a one game playoff between those same two clubs.
The Blue Jays are stoking up more than any team in recent memory; adding Bengie Molina, Troy Glaus, Lyle Overbay, A.J. Burnett, and B.J. Ryan. Lots of promise, let's see if they can really challenge for a post-season berth in the AL in '06.
My Cubs have revamped their outfield, adding what sounds like a Quebec trio: Juan Pierre, Marquis Grissom, and Jacque Jones.
Also coming to spring training for the lovable losers are two wonderful baseball names: Angel Pagan 
, and Will Ohman (man oh man!), plus Wade Miller. Finally, a big bye-bye to Corey Patterson, perhaps the change of scenery will finally get you over that Mendoza line threshold.
Last edited by trosmok; 02-08-2006, 06:36 AM.Baseball is a ballet without music. Drama without words ~Ernie HarwellComment
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HA HA! I like that!Originally posted by trosmokMy Cubs have revamped their outfield, adding what sounds like a Quebec trio: Juan Pierre, Marquis Grissom, and Jacque Jones. 
I think it was a pretty good offseason fo the Mariners, with our new catcher, our new pitcher, (we sooo much need pitching) and a few other acquisitons. I myself was very surprised that the Marlins had a fire sale, after their great season last year. Maybe everyone else saw that coming, but I didn't. I'm glad Pierre went to the Cubs though.....that'll give Derrek Lee something to bat in."He can get 10 hits in five at-bats." -Joe Torre, exasperated after seeing Ichiro hit a routine ground ball to shortstop and cross first with an infield single.sigpicComment
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Our Tiger's offseason was pretty boring.
Todd Jones? I guess it's good to have you back.
Kenny Rogers? Pretty good, as long as his bones don't turn to dust on us.
The Verlander/Zumaya/Colon battle for spring training though has been fun to think about.
The whole offseason could have been more exciting, I agree.I like cranberry sauce.
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Jays have been most proactive and I think it is going to pay offComment
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I think the A.L. East winner may have the lowest win total for a division winner, with it's only rival being the N.L. West. I predict 90 wins gets the division with the line-ups the way they are now.Originally posted by LindseynelsonJohnson and now Goligoski gone.
I hope that's all.Comment
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Looked at the schedules and the Yankees and Jays close out the season. Orioles will play a role at the end too with series against BosoxComment
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