Comments on: Roid Rage http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/ thinking outside the box score Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:04:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Matt McLaughlin http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-592 Matt McLaughlin Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:52:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-592 Im in Florida for the foreseeable future. I have better opportunities right now with school and work here than I do up there currently. After my degree I may opt to move back but with the Miracle thing this summer and school costing like 5% of what it would up there, it makes better sense. <br/><br/>I will say though that sitting here in Ft Myers during class and reading about how Lester is already here and working out kind of gives me chills that the Sox are less than 10 miles away. Its baseball season again, Baseball Tonight will soon take over for NFL Live and College Gameday. B.T. is the best 30 minutes in television hands down. Im in Florida for the foreseeable future. I have better opportunities right now with school and work here than I do up there currently. After my degree I may opt to move back but with the Miracle thing this summer and school costing like 5% of what it would up there, it makes better sense.

I will say though that sitting here in Ft Myers during class and reading about how Lester is already here and working out kind of gives me chills that the Sox are less than 10 miles away. Its baseball season again, Baseball Tonight will soon take over for NFL Live and College Gameday. B.T. is the best 30 minutes in television hands down.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-588 Anonymous Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:23:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-588 Well apparntly the sox have just signed sean casey, which is great move for the sox I believe. However, not such a great move for us rick hinske lovers... Well apparntly the sox have just signed sean casey, which is great move for the sox I believe. However, not such a great move for us rick hinske lovers…

]]> By: Dave http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-587 Dave Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:56:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-587 Hey Matt,<br/>I see the Sox making a few moves before the end of Spring Training. I see both Coco and Julian Tavarez being dealt. As for the Pat's, man I hope they win. They have looked pretty ordinary the last several weeks, not to mention the Giants are playing way over their heads right now. I think it's going to be closer then the 2 point spread. But, if you give Belichek two weeks to prepare, he'll find a way to emmbarass a team. I think the Pat's win 31-17. Tom Brady MVP.<br/>In an unrelated subject, are you up in Mass? or still down here? Hey Matt,
I see the Sox making a few moves before the end of Spring Training. I see both Coco and Julian Tavarez being dealt. As for the Pat’s, man I hope they win. They have looked pretty ordinary the last several weeks, not to mention the Giants are playing way over their heads right now. I think it’s going to be closer then the 2 point spread. But, if you give Belichek two weeks to prepare, he’ll find a way to emmbarass a team. I think the Pat’s win 31-17. Tom Brady MVP.
In an unrelated subject, are you up in Mass? or still down here?

]]> By: Matt McLaughlin http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-586 Matt McLaughlin Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:04:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-586 I think that Coco is perfect trade bait based on his solid fielding skills. It makes sense to ship him out, and keep Hinske and Keilty as your backup hitters/fielders. Keilty and Hinske are both sizable guys and can play First Base as well, while providing the line up with a small shot of instant power hitting. <br/><br/>To Mr. Canada, <br/> The Yankees are no longer the team they were, simply because the King George Era is over. Prince Hank is not a suitable replacement and Sir Cashman collects a paycheck of rediculous amounts either way. The Toronto Cardinals are going to be a decent team this year with Rolen and Eckstein from what was a world series infield now manning the left side for you guys. Glaus was overhyped talent and Rolen had an off year due to injury. Killed Fantasy Stats, but this year he will be better. Toronto is a legit Wild Card Team this year out of the East. Cant wait until September when the race is boiling over. <br/><br/>Dave,<br/> Its nice to see thefoulline heating back up. Its almost time for the only season that really matters. On that note, 31-23 Pats this weekend. Welker for MVP. Just my call on things. <br/><br/>But then again this is a site for stating opinions, and Ive always been good for that one here. lol I think that Coco is perfect trade bait based on his solid fielding skills. It makes sense to ship him out, and keep Hinske and Keilty as your backup hitters/fielders. Keilty and Hinske are both sizable guys and can play First Base as well, while providing the line up with a small shot of instant power hitting.

To Mr. Canada,
The Yankees are no longer the team they were, simply because the King George Era is over. Prince Hank is not a suitable replacement and Sir Cashman collects a paycheck of rediculous amounts either way. The Toronto Cardinals are going to be a decent team this year with Rolen and Eckstein from what was a world series infield now manning the left side for you guys. Glaus was overhyped talent and Rolen had an off year due to injury. Killed Fantasy Stats, but this year he will be better. Toronto is a legit Wild Card Team this year out of the East. Cant wait until September when the race is boiling over.

Dave,
Its nice to see thefoulline heating back up. Its almost time for the only season that really matters. On that note, 31-23 Pats this weekend. Welker for MVP. Just my call on things.

But then again this is a site for stating opinions, and Ive always been good for that one here. lol

]]> By: Dave http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-585 Dave Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:41:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-585 I know Spring Training is close when our Canadian contingency shows up. Let's discuss some of the subjects you commented on. First of all, I have no problem keeping Coco as a fourth outfielder. He can play all three outfield positions and plays great defense. He will be making 5 million this season which may be the main deterrent for keeping him. As for Manny, the word around baseball is that he is getting into the best shape of his career this off-season.So hopefully he'll avoid the August vacation...um I mean injury this year. I wasn't surprised to see that you are a Hinske fan, after all he played up in your neck of the woods (Toronto) prior to joining the World Champs. I like that he is versatile and wouldn't mind keeping him for another year as a super-sub off the bench. I do draw the line when you attack Bobby Kielty. All this good Irish man did was hit the biggest homerun in the history of the Red Sox....o.k. maybe it wasn't that big, but he'll never have to buy another beer for the rest of his life when he visits Boston. Now I have some advice for you, dump the Yankees. Toronto is going to be better then New York this year, so jump on the bandwagon before it's too late. After all there is only one Canadian team left. Thanks as always for checking in. I know Spring Training is close when our Canadian contingency shows up. Let’s discuss some of the subjects you commented on. First of all, I have no problem keeping Coco as a fourth outfielder. He can play all three outfield positions and plays great defense. He will be making 5 million this season which may be the main deterrent for keeping him. As for Manny, the word around baseball is that he is getting into the best shape of his career this off-season.So hopefully he’ll avoid the August vacation…um I mean injury this year. I wasn’t surprised to see that you are a Hinske fan, after all he played up in your neck of the woods (Toronto) prior to joining the World Champs. I like that he is versatile and wouldn’t mind keeping him for another year as a super-sub off the bench. I do draw the line when you attack Bobby Kielty. All this good Irish man did was hit the biggest homerun in the history of the Red Sox….o.k. maybe it wasn’t that big, but he’ll never have to buy another beer for the rest of his life when he visits Boston. Now I have some advice for you, dump the Yankees. Toronto is going to be better then New York this year, so jump on the bandwagon before it’s too late. After all there is only one Canadian team left. Thanks as always for checking in.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-584 Anonymous Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:23:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-584 If the Sox trade coco, then who is the forth outfielder? And dont tell me that they bring back Ronald McDonald and his 1 clutch homerun. The guy is a bum, and on nothing but a downward spiral of decline. Come on why wouldnt they keep coco? Does anyone honestly think Manny is going to play anymore than 120 games this season? So who better to fill in than an established player with one of the best gloves in the league, and a bat that i'm telling you the third year is the charm for it to come around! Also has anyone heard what the deal is with big Ric Hinskie? I know he didnt hit for much of an average last year, but he showed some decent power with a few clutch homers, and not to mention the guy plays <br/>1st, 3rd, left, and right. Might as well pick him back up just to be safe if nothing else. <br/><br/>- Yankees loving Canadian If the Sox trade coco, then who is the forth outfielder? And dont tell me that they bring back Ronald McDonald and his 1 clutch homerun. The guy is a bum, and on nothing but a downward spiral of decline. Come on why wouldnt they keep coco? Does anyone honestly think Manny is going to play anymore than 120 games this season? So who better to fill in than an established player with one of the best gloves in the league, and a bat that i’m telling you the third year is the charm for it to come around! Also has anyone heard what the deal is with big Ric Hinskie? I know he didnt hit for much of an average last year, but he showed some decent power with a few clutch homers, and not to mention the guy plays
1st, 3rd, left, and right. Might as well pick him back up just to be safe if nothing else.

- Yankees loving Canadian

]]> By: Dave http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-583 Dave Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:41:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-583 Matt,<br/>I would have loved to see Santana in a Red Sox uniform for the next 7 years. the double headed monster of Beckett/Santana would have been reminiscent of Koufax/Drysdale. With that being said, I am excited to see how Ellsbury does for a full season. Also, there have been some great reports coming out about Jon Lester this offseason, so maybe Theo did the right thing in keeping them. Now the question of the day...What would you do with Coco Crisp? I think they should make a run for Gerald Laird from the Rangers. He could be a great backup to learn from Varitek. Matt,
I would have loved to see Santana in a Red Sox uniform for the next 7 years. the double headed monster of Beckett/Santana would have been reminiscent of Koufax/Drysdale. With that being said, I am excited to see how Ellsbury does for a full season. Also, there have been some great reports coming out about Jon Lester this offseason, so maybe Theo did the right thing in keeping them. Now the question of the day…What would you do with Coco Crisp? I think they should make a run for Gerald Laird from the Rangers. He could be a great backup to learn from Varitek.

]]> By: Matt McLaughlin http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-582 Matt McLaughlin Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:21:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-582 So. We dont have to worry about Yo-Hanz anymore. (Id like to think the name Yo-Hanz would be a German Sheepherder with unusually awesome Yo-Yo skills.) The Yankees have lost their spine and couldnt pull the trigger. Did anyone actually think Theo was going to actually trade Jacoby? If this was a poker game, Theo bluffed George and the Boys off the table and then backed out himself. Theo plays the game. Johan is now in the National League for another 7ish years or so, and the biggest story of the Hot Stove offseason is now coming to a close. We have less than a month before Pitchers and Catchers report. Baseball is almost back. So. We dont have to worry about Yo-Hanz anymore. (Id like to think the name Yo-Hanz would be a German Sheepherder with unusually awesome Yo-Yo skills.) The Yankees have lost their spine and couldnt pull the trigger. Did anyone actually think Theo was going to actually trade Jacoby? If this was a poker game, Theo bluffed George and the Boys off the table and then backed out himself. Theo plays the game. Johan is now in the National League for another 7ish years or so, and the biggest story of the Hot Stove offseason is now coming to a close. We have less than a month before Pitchers and Catchers report. Baseball is almost back.

]]> By: Dave http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-581 Dave Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:41:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-581 Hey Matt,<br/>You know how it is, the foulliners usually keep quiet until there is something worthwhile to talk about. This offseason has been the quietest it's been in a long time. It's tough to write something when there isn't much out there. Things should improve soon. Dylan and myself are planning on checking out some Spring Training practices. The only game we could get was for the Sox/B.C. game. The big news coming from thefoulline is that we are planning a road trip to Fenway this summer to catch a few games. So hopefully things will start to heat up. Thanks for checking in. Hey Matt,
You know how it is, the foulliners usually keep quiet until there is something worthwhile to talk about. This offseason has been the quietest it’s been in a long time. It’s tough to write something when there isn’t much out there. Things should improve soon. Dylan and myself are planning on checking out some Spring Training practices. The only game we could get was for the Sox/B.C. game. The big news coming from thefoulline is that we are planning a road trip to Fenway this summer to catch a few games. So hopefully things will start to heat up. Thanks for checking in.

]]> By: Matt McLaughlin http://www.thefoulline.com/2008/01/roid-rage/comment-page-1/#comment-580 Matt McLaughlin Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:13:00 +0000 http://foulline.mousefreak.com/roid-rage/#comment-580 Its been 11 days Foulliners! Wheres the chatter? Theres no input! Baseball season is about a month from reporting days. The Sox are coming and noone's talking! Comeon! Its been 11 days Foulliners! Wheres the chatter? Theres no input! Baseball season is about a month from reporting days. The Sox are coming and noone’s talking! Comeon!

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