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Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« on: August 25, 2012, 03:16:02 PM »
Im surprised noone has mentioned this yet. BoSox send 4 players to Dodgers, and get 5 players in return. I have no idea why the fuck the Dodgers would accept this trade, and get these players and agree to pay more than 90% of their salaries...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/08/25/red-sox-dodgers-trade.ap/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a3&eref=sihp



BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox sent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, pitcher Josh Beckett and outfielder Carl Crawford to the Dodgers on Saturday, parting with the high-priced stars in a nine-player trade that was the biggest swap in Los Angeles' history.

The floundering Red Sox also Boston also sent infielder Nick Punto and cash to the Dodgers. The Red Sox acquired first baseman James Loney, pitcher Allen Webster, infielder Ivan DeJesus Jr. and two players to be named.

"We continue to do everything in our power to strengthen our team for the stretch drive in an effort to reach the postseason," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said in a statement. "This trade today exemplifies ownership's commitment to making the team as good as possible not only for 2012 but for many seasons to come."

The Dodgers are chasing San Francisco for the NL West title and are in the midst of the wild-card race. The trade came less than a week before the Aug. 31 deadline for teams to have players under their control in order for them to be eligible for the postseason.

For the Red Sox, far back for playoff contention, the deal dismantled the underperforming ballclub and gives them a chance to rebuild without their hefty contracts. Boston stood to save $261 million in salary through 2018 - it was not known how much cash it sent to the Dodgers.

Earlier in the day, the lockers of Gonzalez, Beckett and Crawford in the Fenway Park clubhouse had already been cleared out. Boston pitcher John Lackey had already claimed Beckett's locker and the others' were left with generic nameplates.

Gonzalez, a former San Diego Padres star, said on Twitter in English and Spanish that he was excited to get back to California. Beckett joined the social media site to thank Red Sox fans, and Punto posted a picture of the three of them on what appears to be a private jet with the caption, "(hash)dodgers doing it first class!"

The Red Sox are trying to get a fresh start from the fried chicken and beer fiasco of September 2011. Manager Terry Francona and general manager Theo Epstein didn't last through the fall, and the team's 60-66 record under manager Bobby Valentine so far this season convinced the team's brain trust that a more drastic upheaval was necessary.

Beckett helped the Red Sox win the 2007 World Series but was seen as the ringleader in last year's collapse, when the ballclub went 7-20 in September and missed a playoff spot on the final day of the season. Reports of players drinking beer and eating fried chicken in the clubhouse during games surfaced afterward, and Beckett's haughty demeanor continued to alienate fans even as his ERA rose.

The 2003 World Series MVP with the Florida Marlins, Beckett now moves from the home of Dunkin' Donuts to the land of In-N-Out Burger, bringing with him a pair of players who were not productive enough to justify their contracts.

Beckett was due $31.5 million over the next two years; Gonzalez has $127 million coming through 2018; Crawford is due $102.5 million over the next five seasons.

The 32-year-old Beckett is 5-11 with a 5.23 ERA in 21 starts this season. A three-time All-Star, he is 130-92 lifetime with a 3.93 ERA.

The 30-year-old Gonzalez is a four-time All-Star and a three-time Gold Glove winner. He hit .300 with 15 home runs and 86 RBIs this season, his second since being traded by san Diego to Boston.

Crawford, at 31, hit .282 with three homers and 19 RBIs in 31 games this season. He had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow this week and is expected to take six to nine months to recover. Crawford was a four-time All-Star with Tampa Bay before signing with Boston.

The 34-year-old Punto hit .200 with one homer and 10 RBIs as a backup.

a World Series title with the Cardinals last season.

Loney hit .254 with four homers and 33 RBIs for the Dodgers this season. At 28, he'd spent his whole career in Los Angeles.

The 25-year-old DeJesus was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. He hit .273 in 23 games for the Dodgers this year.

A 22-year-old right-hander, Webster was 6-8 with a 3.55 ERA at Double-A Chattanooga.

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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2012, 04:01:12 PM »
Beers and Fried Chicken of Peace

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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2012, 04:05:52 PM »
magic johnson wasn't a better basketball player, so he's out to prove he's a better owner than michael jordan.  he's off to a good start, over paying for the franchise and absorbing $250M in worthless player salaries.


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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2012, 04:06:24 PM »
Im surprised noone has mentioned this yet. BoSox send 4 players to Dodgers, and get 5 players in return. I have no idea why the fuck the Dodgers would accept this trade, and get these players and agree to pay more than 90% of their salaries...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/08/25/red-sox-dodgers-trade.ap/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a3&eref=sihp



  
Look at these sorry bastards.  Especially Beckett.  That guy is getting paid millions to pitch horribly, yet he doesn't seem to give two shits.  I thinl this was more of a purge of the dead weight on the Red Sox part.  The fact that they are willing to foot most of the bill, signifies that they just wanted to get rid of these idiots.

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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2012, 06:31:08 PM »
Holy sh*t.....off the plane from Boston not more than a few hours ago, first at bat, THREE RUN HR Adrian Gonzalez....hahahahahah!!

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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2012, 06:57:30 PM »
This is a good deal for both teams IF Beckett decides to show up and pitch like it means something. He's moving from the AL east to the NL west so his stats should improve. Some in Boston believe that Beckett along with others have been sandbagging the season as some sort of coup against hated Valentine. Agon actually played well for Boston, but he was brought there for his power which basically wasn't there. And although his stats with RISP were off the charts, people in Boston say that after the 7th inning, he was basically a dud who wasn't clutch at all. Crawford will never live up to the money he's making but he can be an exciting player. It's just too bad that he doesn't take pitches and learn to just get on base. His OBP is dreadful for a guy who can tear the base paths up. Sure the Dodges paid a shitload of money for these players. But, they only have Beckett for two more seasons and if he can pitch like he's capable of doing, he can be very good in LA. Agon is the prize in the deal who will most likely be very good hitting with Kemp. The wild card is Crawford imop. If he can bounce back after recent surgery and at least give LA 3 to 4 good years, this deal might not be as loopsided as some are saying. The Red Sox front office has to feel like they just robbed a bank getting rid of all that payroll though. And gets some decent young players to boot.

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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2012, 10:57:56 PM »
Boring sport, spoiled cry baby millionaires.
Real sports = Hockey, Football.

Like BDB says - "Americas favorite insomnia remedy".

Its true, its damn true..

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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2012, 02:45:54 AM »
With this trade the red sox ownership and management just sent a serious message to their players and fans.

they were severley embarrassed from the beer and chicken video game incident of last year. the players were trying to revolt against valentine now they know that Joey has the full backing of the owner to straighten this team out.
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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2012, 07:07:16 AM »
Baseball is about THE most boring sport in the world, watching flies fuck is more interesting, actually i rather watch paint dry on the fucking wall than to watch one single baseball game.

All baseball is a bunch of roiding wannabe Alpha males in tight trousers and.... oh wait.  :-\

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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2012, 07:36:03 AM »
Baseball is about THE most boring sport in the world, watching flies fuck is more interesting, actually i rather watch paint dry on the fucking wall than to watch one single baseball game.

All baseball is a bunch of roiding wannabe Alpha males in tight trousers and.... oh wait.  :-\

Our guys wear thongs, totally different.  Way more classy our guys.
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Re: Baseball MEGA-Deal !
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2012, 07:36:12 AM »
magic johnson wasn't a better basketball player, so he's out to prove he's a better owner than michael jordan.  he's off to a good start, over paying for the franchise and absorbing $250M in worthless player salaries.


No one cares about your aids infested monkey stories, stupid.