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pan6467 · 12-07-2005, 10:15 PM

Well, no surprises here. Hoffman stays a Padre and the Indians sign Wick for a year. Which, Wicky is scary but he is good and I'm glad we kept him. But again we could have kept Millwood and while a 5 yr. contract is high for him, it still would have shown us fans Dolan truly wants to win.

If I had been Wicky, I would have told the Indians to go to Hell first but he knew it wasn't personal. I would have liked to have seen a multiyear deal for him though because that means this time next year the Indians will be doing this all over again.

The Indians were reportedly after Nomar, but haven't heard anything.... so congrats DJ if it's true Nomar I think has a good year or 2 left in him.

I wouldn't mind see the Indians taking a chance on Piazza and putting him at 1B. I think in the A.L. He'll still have a lot to offer.

I am very surprised Houston called Clemons old and didn't offer arbitration. Perhaps, he doesn't want to pitch and this will be an excuse not to, OR will put a big fire in his ass to have a great year and show Houston he could still pitch.

Clemons at 43-44 will still probably be better than 75% of the rest of the starters out there. If he does play, I see him staying on an NL team or if he does pitch in the AL it will only be for the Rangers.

This years surprise pitcher could be Jamey Wright. He could become a very good 5th Starter for a team and will be relatively cheap. If the Indians don't re-sign Elarton (and I think they will re-sign him), I see them going after him that wouldn't be the worst case scenario.

Wright, could also make a good match with Cincy, Texas, Az. Fla.

I could see Washburn becoming this year's Millwood, relatively cheap but has a great year for the team who signs him.

I don't have much faith in Matt Morris.

In Reds news it looks like they are trying to deal Dunn and Kearns, which Kearns could net them some good prospects but to trade Dunn, unless they sign a BIG name or the deal has a big name involved going to Cincy, the fans will revolt down there.

Granted the Reds need pitching desperately, but getting rid of all your offense for pitching then throws out that balnce a team like the Reds need.

They are a team loaded with potential All-Stars (especially if JR stays healthy again) Larue, Freel, Wily Mo, Eduardo Encarnacion, and a couple Starting pitchers that show potential to really start toughening with age like Hudson, Harang and Claussen even Matt Belisle can come into his own. IF Wilson, Milton and Williams can live up to their potential the pitching may surprise everyone.

They may have the pitching they need but they also have question marks on every SP and that is not a great way to enter a season.

But to trade away offense especially Dunn they better make sure they get an excellent return for their money.

12-07-2005, 10:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
pan6467 Lennonite Priest Location: Mansfield, Ohio USA	Well, no surprises here. Hoffman stays a Padre and the Indians sign Wick for a year. Which, Wicky is scary but he is good and I'm glad we kept him. But again we could have kept Millwood and while a 5 yr. contract is high for him, it still would have shown us fans Dolan truly wants to win. If I had been Wicky, I would have told the Indians to go to Hell first but he knew it wasn't personal. I would have liked to have seen a multiyear deal for him though because that means this time next year the Indians will be doing this all over again. The Indians were reportedly after Nomar, but haven't heard anything.... so congrats DJ if it's true Nomar I think has a good year or 2 left in him. I wouldn't mind see the Indians taking a chance on Piazza and putting him at 1B. I think in the A.L. He'll still have a lot to offer. I am very surprised Houston called Clemons old and didn't offer arbitration. Perhaps, he doesn't want to pitch and this will be an excuse not to, OR will put a big fire in his ass to have a great year and show Houston he could still pitch. Clemons at 43-44 will still probably be better than 75% of the rest of the starters out there. If he does play, I see him staying on an NL team or if he does pitch in the AL it will only be for the Rangers. This years surprise pitcher could be Jamey Wright. He could become a very good 5th Starter for a team and will be relatively cheap. If the Indians don't re-sign Elarton (and I think they will re-sign him), I see them going after him that wouldn't be the worst case scenario. Wright, could also make a good match with Cincy, Texas, Az. Fla. I could see Washburn becoming this year's Millwood, relatively cheap but has a great year for the team who signs him. I don't have much faith in Matt Morris. In Reds news it looks like they are trying to deal Dunn and Kearns, which Kearns could net them some good prospects but to trade Dunn, unless they sign a BIG name or the deal has a big name involved going to Cincy, the fans will revolt down there. Granted the Reds need pitching desperately, but getting rid of all your offense for pitching then throws out that balnce a team like the Reds need. They are a team loaded with potential All-Stars (especially if JR stays healthy again) Larue, Freel, Wily Mo, Eduardo Encarnacion, and a couple Starting pitchers that show potential to really start toughening with age like Hudson, Harang and Claussen even Matt Belisle can come into his own. IF Wilson, Milton and Williams can live up to their potential the pitching may surprise everyone. They may have the pitching they need but they also have question marks on every SP and that is not a great way to enter a season. But to trade away offense especially Dunn they better make sure they get an excellent return for their money. __________________ I just love people who use the excuse "I use/do this because I LOVE the feeling/joy/happiness it brings me" and expect you to be ok with that as you watch them destroy their life blindly following. My response is, "I like to put forks in an eletrical socket, just LOVE that feeling, can't ever get enough of it, so will you let me put this copper fork in that electric socket?" Last edited by pan6467; 12-07-2005 at 10:19 PM..