MattZ Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I know that the chances are probably very slim, but boy, this is going to be a fun thread if the Hanley Ramirez to BOS rumors pan out. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Florida is apparently asking the world for Hanley. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I know that the chances are probably very slim, but boy, this is going to be a fun thread if the Hanley Ramirez to BOS rumors pan out.oh don't you know it! Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I don't see why the Marlins would possibly give up Ramirez. He's one of the 5 best players in baseball, he's very young, and they have him at a bargain price for several more years. What do they have to gain by trading him? Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 The rumor has the Marlins asking for Ellsbury and a bunch of prospects. Either we are retarded and forgot we have cameron maybin for center, or thats a totally shit rumor. Absolutely 0% chance the Marlins trade Hanley unless the Red Sox offer them the entire farm system or pay for their entire stadium. It's such a non story, there's no "Hanley to Boston" rumors. It's "Boston called Florida and was like "LOL can we has a Hanley" and the Marlins were like "Hmm, we'll listen to you speak, and then say no."" And then the media, being in love with any Red Sox related news, is turning it into something way bigger than it is. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 "Boston called Florida and was like "LOL can we has a Hanley" and the Marlins were like "Hmm, we'll listen to you speak, and then say no."" i laffed. That was funny up until the part about how the media is in love with the red sox. and then i just tuned it out. Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It's true though. The media and every abercrombie wannabe, skinny jean, monogrammed tshirt wearing hipster kid. Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 My understanding is that the Hanley talk(s) ended weeks ago and we're just finding out about it now because there's no news to it. It's like bsquared said: the Marlins politely listened and nothing happened. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 The MLB Network kicks off tomorrow, supposedly "free" in a lot of cable/digital packages. I believe it's ben previewing for a few weeks already in some areas but have yet to see it. Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I believe it's ben previewing for a few weeks alreadyI have not. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I previewed some of it last night. Looks like it might be good. Hopefully it will not be full of the low-IQ jackanaping that is pretty much ubiquitous in modern TV sports coverage. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I previewed some of it last night. Looks like it might be good. Hopefully it will not be full of the low-IQ jackanaping that is pretty much ubiquitous in modern TV sports coverage. I assume you don't mean you hope they get their stat on. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I assume you don't mean you hope they get their stat on.No, I don't have anything against statistical analysis really, though it could be better explained to those of us who don't care about fantasy sports. I am referring to the hypertrophic guitar music, dumb Tenacious D references and general snarkiness in which ESPN and other outlets are awash. Maybe we can have GSPN - the grownups' sports and entertainment network. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.p...toryId=98830935 Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Citifield is going to be outrageousely nice. I'm jealous. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Mark DeRosa to the Indians for three minor-league pitchers: Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer, and John Caub. Anyone know anything about those kids? Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Been watching the MLB Network preview stuff the past hour. Ch. 420 on Comcast in Denver.... Looks like it's going to be very nice. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It's "Boston called Florida and was like "LOL can we has a Hanley" and the Marlins were like "Hmm, we'll listen to you speak, and then say no."" Was that text sent from John Henry's phone? Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Been watching the MLB Network preview stuff the past hour. Ch. 420 on Comcast in Denver.... Looks like it's going to be very nice.so what's the story with that? Will it replace Extra Innings packages or what? Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 so what's the story with that? Will it replace Extra Innings packages or what?No, EI will still be around. It's a 24 hr./365 day baseball network. Apparently, they will cover some games in total and have cameras in every park for every game for up-to-date (minute) highlights, in-depth analysis, interviews, etc. Looks quite excellent, and I'm with bjorn that I hope it doesn't take the "hip/humor" tack.... Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 No, EI will still be around. It's a 24 hr./365 day baseball network. Apparently, they will cover some games in total and have cameras in every park for every game for up-to-date (minute) highlights, in-depth analysis, interviews, etc. Looks quite excellent, and I'm with bjorn that I hope it doesn't take the "hip/humor" tack....How will it work vs FOX and that whole syndicate? I guess i could read up on it, but why would I when I can just axe you? Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 How will it work vs FOX and that whole syndicate? I guess i could read up on it, but why would I when I can just axe you?I'm not sure but I'll assume that FOX will have the Saturday rights (blackouts) still. The new channel will air 26 games this year. They will also show old games in their entirety. Like the Bobby Thomson '51 "Shot Heard 'Round the World" pennant-winning hit game (supposedly hasn't been shown in it's entirety since - or shortly after- it happened). Really looking forward to this network. ed. Oh, and they've got Hazel Mae. eh. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm not sure but I'll assume that FOX will have the Saturday rights (blackouts) still. The new channel will air 26 games this year. They will also show old games in their entirety. Like the Bobby Thomson '51 "Shot Heard 'Round the World" pennant-winning hit game (supposedly hasn't been shown in it's entirety since - or shortly after- it happened). Really looking forward to this network. ed. Oh, and they've got Hazel Mae. eh.and her breastses? will it be a pay thing, or part of a package? Is it on right now? what channel? Oh wait. I don't have comcast, I have cox. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 It's on Cox, too. It's on Ch. 420 out here but just pop around and you should find it (look in the area that your EI was on). It's "free" with whatever package you have.... They're hitting 50 million homes when they go live at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Mark DeRosa to the Indians for three minor-league pitchers: Jeff Stevens, Chris Archer, and John Caub. Anyone know anything about those kids? It appears to be a salary dump. With DeRosa and possible Marquis gone this will make room for the elusive left handed outfield bat and Pevay. I am really pissed about DeRo BTW. Link to post Share on other sites
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