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AL9045 · 11-10-2003, 11:55 AM

Top 50 on ESPN.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/s...op50freeagents

I hope the O's do get Vlad.

gov135 · 11-10-2003, 12:22 PM

Neat link. Thanks.

I know I'm probably in the minority, and the O's need help in the outfield, but what about making a run at Bartolo Colon and Kevin Millwood instead of one large contract for just Vlad?

Two things I noticed:
1. Every other player seems to be predicted to go to the Dodgers. This is slightly strange.
2. What!?! No big names projected to go play for my Indians?

The_Dude · 11-10-2003, 12:40 PM

petite predicted to go to houston? still doesnt make up for losin billy wagner.

AL9045 · 11-10-2003, 12:51 PM

Hmm, I think Vlad would help bring some fans back though cause of his star power.

djtestudo · 11-10-2003, 08:16 PM

Fuck Colon and Milwood. One has Sid Fernandez's body and the other hasn't shown much except an overpriced contract. Plus the Orioles will have all kinds of pitching coming up in the next two years, so we can survive for now.

Guerrero is the real need. He improves the outfield defense and becomes our #4 hitter, which we haven't had since Albert Belle "retired".

I've also heard of us going after Randa to play third for a year, and maybe trading for Sexon or Derrick Lee if we lose out on Vlad.

JoeyB · 11-11-2003, 06:50 PM

The funny thing about the Orioles is that could re-sign Ponson and still reap the benefits of the young arms they got in return for him from the Giants. Baltimore dealt very well at the deadline with Ponson and Jeff Conine. I don't see them contending for the playoffs, but at least they could move up from 4th place.

The other thing I noticed about that list is that Atlanta isn't predicted to re-sign anyone. I understand that Maddux is a risk because of his age, but don't you think they'll make a run at either Javy Lopez or Gary Sheffield? Are they looking to cut payroll THAT much???

AL9045 · 11-11-2003, 07:02 PM

Chances are they will get Ponson. He didn't perform too well in 'Cisco.

back101 · 11-11-2003, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the link. I find the sport of Baseball signings interesting to predict and watch.

I wonder how many of the free agents will be signed by the Yankees.

back101 · 11-11-2003, 07:32 PM

Based on that list. It looks like the Cubs would pick up some good talent. Ivan Rodriguez and Ugueth Urbina

Jadey · 11-12-2003, 02:04 AM

Great link.

Man, my Cardinals picking up Maddux, Batista, and Alomar? I don't see it. Unless they deal Tino and Edmonds they just can't take on that much salary without addressing the bullpen. It would be nice though.

JohnnyRock · 11-12-2003, 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by Jadey
Great link.

Man, my Cardinals picking up Maddux, Batista, and Alomar? I don't see it. Unless they deal Tino and Edmonds they just can't take on that much salary without addressing the bullpen. It would be nice though.

I don't know if you'd want Alomar...he has lost it! Your team might be better off re-signing Vina...

Grondar · 11-12-2003, 10:19 AM

Nice list, except the predictions don't give the Phillies any love.

The Phillies management has openly stated that they are going to go out and get a #1 pitcher, and I am certainly excited to hear that.

I love the acquisition of Billy Wagner, and if they compliment him with a #1 pitcher, that would be superb.

Jadey · 11-15-2003, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by JohnnyRock
I don't know if you'd want Alomar...he has lost it! Your team might be better off re-signing Vina...

I'd certainly prefer we resign Chris Carpenter cheap, grab Batista and then use the money saved to go for Castilla for our 2nd base job. We've still got to address the bullpen too, and Pujols needs to be locked up. I agree with the Alomar assessment, plus he's become a bit of a cancer in the clubhouse in the past.

present_future · 11-16-2003, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by Jadey
I'd certainly prefer we resign Chris Carpenter cheap, grab Batista and then use the money saved to go for Castilla for our 2nd base job.

Why do the Cardinals need a new second base? They've got Bo Hart, and last time I checked, he didn't do too bad last year.

goppers · 11-16-2003, 09:59 PM

hmmm boston could really use one solid pitcher. I don't really care which, but they need someone. other than that I don't much care what they do. Millwood to the sox i would be happy with. I don't know if i see it, but it sort of makes sense. he has the potential to be a 20w pitcher, but just had an off year. they should be able to get him for good "value", which is a word theo and company love to use.

11-10-2003, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
AL9045 Addict Location: Virginia	Let the Free Agent Signings Begin! Top 50 on ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/s...op50freeagents I hope the O's do get Vlad.

11-10-2003, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	petite predicted to go to houston? still doesnt make up for losin billy wagner. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

11-10-2003, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	Fuck Colon and Milwood. One has Sid Fernandez's body and the other hasn't shown much except an overpriced contract. Plus the Orioles will have all kinds of pitching coming up in the next two years, so we can survive for now. Guerrero is the real need. He improves the outfield defense and becomes our #4 hitter, which we haven't had since Albert Belle "retired". I've also heard of us going after Randa to play third for a year, and maybe trading for Sexon or Derrick Lee if we lose out on Vlad. __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

11-11-2003, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
JoeyB feeling tingly	The funny thing about the Orioles is that could re-sign Ponson and still reap the benefits of the young arms they got in return for him from the Giants. Baltimore dealt very well at the deadline with Ponson and Jeff Conine. I don't see them contending for the playoffs, but at least they could move up from 4th place. The other thing I noticed about that list is that Atlanta isn't predicted to re-sign anyone. I understand that Maddux is a risk because of his age, but don't you think they'll make a run at either Javy Lopez or Gary Sheffield? Are they looking to cut payroll THAT much??? __________________ My mom is a Diamondbacks fan. She really likes the Big Unit

11-12-2003, 10:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Grondar Junkie Location: Pa, USA	Nice list, except the predictions don't give the Phillies any love. The Phillies management has openly stated that they are going to go out and get a #1 pitcher, and I am certainly excited to hear that. I love the acquisition of Billy Wagner, and if they compliment him with a #1 pitcher, that would be superb. __________________ "Yes, I rather like this God fellow. He's very theatrical, you know, a pestilence here, a plague there. Omnipotence. Gotta get me some of that." -Stewie

11-10-2003, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	Neat link. Thanks. I know I'm probably in the minority, and the O's need help in the outfield, but what about making a run at Bartolo Colon and Kevin Millwood instead of one large contract for just Vlad? Two things I noticed: 1. Every other player seems to be predicted to go to the Dodgers. This is slightly strange. 2. What!?! No big names projected to go play for my Indians?

11-10-2003, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
AL9045 Addict Location: Virginia	Hmm, I think Vlad would help bring some fans back though cause of his star power.

11-11-2003, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
AL9045 Addict Location: Virginia	Chances are they will get Ponson. He didn't perform too well in 'Cisco.

11-11-2003, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
back101 Upright	Thanks for the link. I find the sport of Baseball signings interesting to predict and watch. I wonder how many of the free agents will be signed by the Yankees.

11-11-2003, 07:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
back101 Upright	Based on that list. It looks like the Cubs would pick up some good talent. Ivan Rodriguez and Ugueth Urbina

11-12-2003, 02:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jadey This Space For Rent Location: Davenport, Iowa	Great link. Man, my Cardinals picking up Maddux, Batista, and Alomar? I don't see it. Unless they deal Tino and Edmonds they just can't take on that much salary without addressing the bullpen. It would be nice though.

11-16-2003, 09:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
goppers Tilted	hmmm boston could really use one solid pitcher. I don't really care which, but they need someone. other than that I don't much care what they do. Millwood to the sox i would be happy with. I don't know if i see it, but it sort of makes sense. he has the potential to be a 20w pitcher, but just had an off year. they should be able to get him for good "value", which is a word theo and company love to use.