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That's true. I guess being here in StL where $1 mil or so can mean the difference of returning Eckstein at short or bringing in Izturis, or a few years ago with keeping Grudz or saving a few bucks with someone else at second. If I'm the GM of BOS I don't have those worries. I'm sure the Twins want to get as much as they can, as soon as they can. I just think if you wait a little bit, either the Yankees will overpay or their demands will drop a bit. To me, with the guys you already have, I think Haren would have been a better option. But down the road, your roster will change as contracts expir

If I were the GM of an interested team, I would take my chances and just wait until after the season. The price to acquire and then sign him is too high.

Oakland trades Danny Haren and a prospect to the D-Backs for 6 prospects. I'm not sure why the A's would make this trade given that Haren was under contract for 3 more seasons at a really fair price. They must be getting some of the D-Backs best prospects. Still, why not wait another year?

Astros pick up Tejada for 3-4 players. I wonder if they should've waited until Friday?

Thank you!!!

Good vibes to you Mende!!!

Starlight 85 is one of my favorite shows! I wish I had it on cd b/c my tape has been played several hundred times!!

That's a huge deal for y'all. Seriously, is there a better line up anywhere? How about defensively up the middle? I know you gave up a lot, but with DD and JL, you're sure to restock wisely. This deal did so much to put you right there! Would the Marlins had done better by making two separate deals? I don't know...but they're future looks good to me! They had a chance to build a winning franchise in the late 90's and again in '03...will they keep these players once they're eligible? I'm happy my Cardinals are in the NL Central!!!

Unbelievable!!!

I didn't know he was only 22...I guess I first heard about him when he was like 18 or something. If the guys they got aren't that good, why did the Mets not hold on to him for a potential bigger trade? Seems weird to me.

Whoa! I made it all the way through it but damn. I wonder if he inlisted Bob in this session b/c of his hit with Kurtis Blow...

I don't know the players the Nat's gave up but hasn't Lastings been a "top prospect" for several years now? Is it likely that he'll put up decent numbers for years to come?

Lou...well said, well done! My dad produced many reissues and wrote liner notes for the likes of Duke, Fats Waller, Henry "Red" Allen and others. One of my prized possessions is a signed cardboard concert poster of Louis from the early 60's that he left me. I should have taken notes as I was reading along...but I'll comment on a few things and maybe more later. I love A Love Supreme by Coltrane. My second favorite might be Kulu Se Mama, featuring Pharoah Sanders. I saw Pharoah this year at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival and he opened with a 23 minute My Favorite Things!

The Cardinals signed Izturis to replace Eckstein...great! Will Tony now bat the pitcher 7th ahead of Kennedy and Izturis?

Garland to the Angels for Cabrera...I was hoping the Cardinals could get Garland. Didn't the Sox just resign Uribe?

I think Big Mac's past was starting to haunt him by the end of his career. The press was questioning him about his conditioning almost every series. He didn't want his past to come to light while still an active player, which is why he walked away with 2 years and millions left on his contract. Remember the home run derby in Boston with Big Mac? That was pretty cool!!

I think Yadi is the best defensive catcher in all of baseball. He may be the best I've ever seen since maybe Bench. Martin led the NL in errors! Yadi threw out 50% of the base stealers compared with Martin's 28%. Yadi led the NL in assists. Yadi did have two stints on the DL but come on! I love how these managers and coaches that voted tell their players to not even take a big lead, let alone steal, with Yadi behind the plate but they don't vote for him! Lee is probably the most graceful fielding first baseman, but Pujols or Helton are right up there too. I thought I read throughout the se

I think it has more to do with the type of city rather than the league. Edgar is a true professional and takes his job to heart. He took all the crap personally. I think the english language has been difficult for him and the lack of sound bites can create a barrier with the fans and media. He will have a great year for the Tigers!!

Edgar was a nice pickup!! He matches up well with Placido! What other holes do the Tigers have? Maybe a lights out closer or do you promote Zumaya?

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

Tony and Joe are close friends, and according to reports on espn radio, Tony told Joe that he wouldn't take that job. Would Pinella ask out of his contract in Chicago to return to the Bronx?

D-Backs over Cubs Rockies over Phillies Angels over Sox Indians over Yankees Rockies over D-Backs Indians over Angels Indians over Rockies

Awesome...thanks!! I want to make magnets of some of those!!

That was great! Louis had been on my mind having just watched the new Johnny Cash show dvd. Their duet of Blue Yodel No. 9 was amazing, 40 years after Jimmie Rodgers' original duet with Louis. Having just returned from my second vacation to New Orleans this year, Louis' music and image still mark almost every city block.

They're my new favorite band!! Somebody SCREAM!!!