Non-Pirates Baseball Thread

[MWB]

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/01/the_gio_files_every_mention_of.php

Not sure how Gio gets out of being suspended, unless he gets traded to Milwaukee quickly.

Unless he tested positive, I'm not sure how he would get suspended.

[Rocco]

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2013/01/the_gio_files_every_mention_of.php

Not sure how Gio gets out of being suspended, unless he gets traded to Milwaukee quickly.

Unless he tested positive, I'm not sure how he would get suspended.

Jason Grimsley and Jordan Schaefer were suspended without positive tests.

[Rocco]

More on that last point:

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/88933 ... -penalties

Not one of those players has ever tested positive for any PED. But that's irrelevant in a situation like this. The commissioner holds the power to suspend players without a positive test if there is firm evidence that they used, or even possessed, a banned substance.

[MWB]

Didn't realize the commish could do that, but still don't think it'll happen. Grimsley and Schafer admitted to using HGH, so it was a no brainer. If he didn't test positive and he doesn't admit to it the PA will fight it tooth and nail and will win.

[columbia]

Plausible deniability.

[MWB]

I am hoping desperately that Arod gets a lifetime ban though.

[columbia]

[ulf]

Anyone have any idea if Machado is moving back to SS full time? Couldn't find much in a quick google search and can't really recall the plan.

[MWB]

They've still got Hardy, so I'd say he'll be at third again.

[ulf]

They've still got Hardy, so I'd say he'll be at third again.

I've got machado, lawrie, goldschmidt and Rizzo fighting for 3 spots at 1B, 3B and corner in a keeper league. I need him to be SS eligible asap haha.

[Idoit40fans]

I have Lawrie on my team, and I really want to use him, but I also have Longoria.

[Alejandro Rojas]

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/i ... ts-himself

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Bryce Brentz accidentally shot himself in the leg while cleaning a handgun two weeks ago, general manager Ben Cherington said Saturday.

[Idoit40fans]

Braves are retiring Jones number on June 28. Why can't they do it before the weather in ATL gets unbearable? Not sure if I should try to go.

[Letang Is The Truth]

so i heard on mlb radio that bobby bonilla is still on the payroll for the mets and is until 2035 to the tune of 1.19 mill/year. how is that possible?

[Troy Loney]

so i heard on mlb radio that bobby bonilla is still on the payroll for the mets and is until 2035 to the tune of 1.19 mill/year. how is that possible?

deferred money? I'd guess some players weren't familiar with the concept of the time value of money.

[Idoit40fans]

Deferred buyout.

[SolidSnake]

Curtis Granderson out 10 weeks with fractured right forearm

[Rocco]

Those poor Yankees. I'm sure we all feel sorry for them.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_ ... src=mobile

[columbia]

Jones to NYY would irritate every Braves fan on the planet.
Therefore, I would like to see that happen.

[columbia]

More people have walked on the moon (12) than men who have scored against Mariano Rivera in the postseason (11).

[DudeMan2766]

More people have walked on the moon (12) than men who have scored against Mariano Rivera in the postseason (11).

We can put a man on the moon, but can't create enough people to score against Mariano Rivera :grumpyoldguy.jpeg:

[Rocco]

I was told Kimbrel was a good reliever. I feel lied to right now.

[Idoit40fans]

Braves offense is starting the season the way I hoped it would. Lulz at the Phillies pitching.

[JS©]

I love dark humor as much as the next person or probably more, but I imagine the Irwins aren't gonna be too happy with this one.

[beerman]

Haha that's awesome