knoppy1987 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Did anyone see Bengie Molina sprinting to third base last night? And I thought Mark Pembridge was slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Another 2 HRs for Ike last night. He's already superb defensively and looks like he'll be a 25-30 HR a year player for the next decade or so, very good power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted August 24, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2010 Meanwhile, Johnny Damon might return to the Red Sox. It's all up to Johnny Damon now: Play out the season in Detroit, or rejoin the Boston Red Sox for another playoff chase. The Red Sox have claimed the 36-year-old outfielder on waivers from the Tigers, and Damon was deciding Monday whether to go. Once a fan favorite at Fenway Park, he's been booed there ever since he defected to the rival Yankees. Damon had a little time to make up his mind -- teams have 48 hours to work out a deal -- and the other Tigers were trying to help with the decision. "My teammates are making this decision easier by saying they want me to stay," he said after Monday's 12-3 win over Kansas City. "My gut and everything else tells me that Detroit's the place for me." Damon, though, said he wants to talk to Tigers president Dave Dombrowski before making his final decision. His contract includes a clause that gives him veto power over trades to all but eight teams. Because the Red Sox aren't one of those clubs, he can block any move. Detroit could work out a trade with Boston to complete the deal if Damon gives the OK, and that might bring the Tigers a prospect in return. "I understand if it could help the Tigers in the future, I have to look at it that way, but my teammates are making it much easier on me," he said. "If they want me to stay, teammates normally win out." Dombrowski declined comment on any moves. Damon has hit .270 with seven home runs and 40 RBI during his first season in Detroit. Damon was a hero in Boston in 2004 when he helped the Red Sox win their first World Series championship. But he was no longer so popular two years later when he became a free agent and went to New York. Boston began the day 6½ games behind the Yankees in the AL East and 5½ games behind Tampa Bay for the wild-card lead. Detroit was 11 games behind Minnesota in the AL Central and far from wild-card consideration. "I had a great time playing there, and I did everything I could to go back," he said. "I told the team what it would take, in terms of dollars and years --- but it got ugly when it became apparent that re-signing me wasn't a priority." Damon said that the broken relationship with the Boston fans has "absolutely" left a scar on his psyche, and he knows accepting a move back to the Red Sox could fix that, especially if he could help them make a late playoff run. "If I do this, and we pulled everything together and I could help them get into the postseason, it would change everything again," he said. Damon's old teammates in Boston seemed eager to have him back. Red Sox slugger David Ortiz asked whether Damon got to choose his team. Told yes, Ortiz brightened. "Really. Let me call him right now," he kidded. "I can say one thing and he'd be back. I guarantee you just one thing." "It would be great. You know Johnny Damon's always been a great person to be around," he said. "Let's wait to see what's going to happen." Normally fairly stoic, Red Sox captain Jason Varitek smiled when talking about Damon. "Johnny knows how I fell about him today and always have. It's wishful thinking right now," he said. "He's pushing Hall of Fame type numbers and you add what he's done in the clubhouse and on the field. I never wanted to see him leave here. It would be a nice opportunity," he said. "Bedsides being a great player, he's an example with how he plays hurt and he plays the game right. He pushes energy. He's an exciting player." Damon has consistently said that he wants to stay with the Tigers, and he repeated that stance Monday. "I like playing here and I love the fans," he said. "I'm enjoying playing with these kids and for this coaching staff." About 90 minutes after getting the word of a possible move, Damon had obviously begun his research. He knew Boston's exact position in the wild-card race and precisely how many games they have left with the Yankees and Rays. "Johnny is a good player. I'm not sure what Johnny is going to do," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said in Toronto. "Johnny was part of a world championship there. He seemed to be really appreciated by the fans there. I guess he has an option not to go, right? So you just kind of wait and see." Still, he was glad that he'd have days, not hours, before having to give the Tigers and Red Sox a final decision. "This is probably as tough of a decision for me as it was to leave Boston for New York," he said. "Fortunately, there is some time to think about it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted August 26, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2010 Deadspin gets their hands on the financial statements of a few MLB teams For the Pittsburgh Pirates, their income statement for 2008: Revenue Home game receipts: $32m Broadcasting: $39m Revenue sharing: $39m Concessions: $8m Ballpark signage and naming rights: $10m Other: $17m Total revenue: $146m Operating Expenses Player wages: $51m Team operations: $13m Player development: $23m Broadcasting: $3m Ballpark & gameday operations: $17m Marketing, PR, General & Administrative: $17m Total operating expenses: $124m Operating profit: $22m Other income and expenses Interest expense: $6m Loss on investment in Baseball Endowment, Limited Partnership: $1m Income before income taxes: $14m Income taxes: $57k Net income after taxes: $14m In 2008, the Pirates distributed $20m in dividends to their owners. Note that the single biggest revenue item for the club was revenue sharing from the league (especially when you add in their share of the Fox and ESPN national TV contracts)... for the Pirates the best thing for them, financially, is if the Red Sox/Yankees/Phillies/Braves/Cubs/Dodgers/Angels win, especially if the Pirates don't make any effort to. $39m in revenue sharing plus $20m in national TV revenue for the Pirates exceeds by $8m the wage bill for the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Anyone see the clip of Nyjer Morgan being floored by Gabi Sanchez last night. Just brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usvilla Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 he deserved it - he is a punk ! he threw a ball in the stands and injured a fan as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdjr Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 that was awesome. the whole team was just waiting for him to make a move and totally ambushed him. Vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 he deserved it - he is a punk ! he threw a ball in the stands and injured a fan as well I agree, his reaction leaving the game last night was pathetic. The Nationals must not want him on their roster now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I still can't get over Sanchez clothesline. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usvilla Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 8 game ban - should have been more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdjr Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 that's a 30 year old man by the way, it's not like he's some punk rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 3, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2010 Some analysis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 What do YOU think about the possible return of Damon, Levi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 3, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2010 Well, he can't come back until next season as the window has shut. As for next year, I don't think the Red Sox need another older player. I'd rather not see him come back, but this isn't because he's a traitorous bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Deadspin gets their hands on the financial statements of a few MLB teams For the Pittsburgh Pirates, their income statement for 2008: Revenue Home game receipts: $32m Broadcasting: $39m Revenue sharing: $39m Concessions: $8m Ballpark signage and naming rights: $10m Other: $17m Total revenue: $146m Operating Expenses Player wages: $51m Team operations: $13m Player development: $23m Broadcasting: $3m Ballpark & gameday operations: $17m Marketing, PR, General & Administrative: $17m Total operating expenses: $124m Operating profit: $22m Other income and expenses Interest expense: $6m Loss on investment in Baseball Endowment, Limited Partnership: $1m Income before income taxes: $14m Income taxes: $57k Net income after taxes: $14m In 2008, the Pirates distributed $20m in dividends to their owners. Note that the single biggest revenue item for the club was revenue sharing from the league (especially when you add in their share of the Fox and ESPN national TV contracts)... for the Pirates the best thing for them, financially, is if the Red Sox/Yankees/Phillies/Braves/Cubs/Dodgers/Angels win, especially if the Pirates don't make any effort to. $39m in revenue sharing plus $20m in national TV revenue for the Pirates exceeds by $8m the wage bill for the players. whew, that's a relief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Well, he can't come back until next season as the window has shut. As for next year, I don't think the Red Sox need another older player. I'd rather not see him come back, but this isn't because he's a traitorous bastard. It'd be like Gareth Barry coming back to B6 I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted October 3, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2010 The last day of the regular season is today. The American League postseason is set, thanks to the Red Sox beating the Yankees today to deny them the division title. Rangers vs. Rays (Rays with home-field advantage and #1 seed) Yankees vs. Twins (Twins with home-field advantage) In the National League, it's a lot more complex. The Phillies have won the Eastern division and is the #1 seed. The Reds have won the Central. In the West, the Padres play the Giants in the final game. The Padres are exactly one game behind the Giants and if the Padres win, that would create a tie between the clubs with the Braves also having the same record. So if the Giants beat the Padres, then the Giants win the division and the Braves are the wildcard and the postseason would be Braves vs. Giants & Reds vs. Phillies. If the Padres win, then the Padres and Giants would play an extra game on Monday night in San Diego. The winner would advance as the Western division champions while the loser would then fly to Atlanta to play the Braves for the wild card. If the Braves are the wild card, they'll play whoever wins the West, but if the Padres and Giants each qualify by whatever route, then the wild card would play the Phillies and the division champion would play the Reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanddonya Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Sitting here in Hereford, watching ball by ball updates on MLB.com Giants fan, got family there, go and see them every time we go over. Went this year on 10th August against Chicago - lost. Coldest I've ever been I think, it was 11 degrees in the city (colder on the bay) , now I've been on the Holte in colder whether, but the difference is, I am not in shorts and a t-shirt ! Very exciting at mo. - 2-0 up in 7th, but padres have two on base ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted October 4, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted October 4, 2010 And the Giants win to make the NL matchups in the first round: Reds vs. Phillies (Phillies with home-field advantage and #1 seed) Braves vs. Giants (Giants with home-field advantage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Reds, Giants, Rays, Yankees in the CS please. The end of the Jerry Manuel era? God I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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