*2010 MLB Thread* - Page 10

02-24-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Whynot

Until a minor league player is put on the 40 man roster the union does not have any say in the testing. The minors had testing years before MLB did and the guidelines were more stringent.

Thats what I was wanting to know. Is there a separate union entity for the minors then?

MedicCook · 02-24-2010, 02:46 PM

I was watching ESPN this afternoon and they said not to expect this on the MLB level until after the next contract. They are going to want to make sure that the 2 years of minor league testing has been proven to be effective. This is also going to cost MLB a ton of money to do.

Whynot · 02-24-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I was watching ESPN this afternoon and they said not to expect this on the MLB level until after the next contract. They are going to want to make sure that the 2 years of minor league testing has been proven to be effective. This is also going to cost MLB a ton of money to do.

I am curious to see what all goes down in the next agreement. I think the Union will cave to most testing standards, but I am wondering if a salary cap is going to be back on the table. I hope so, I know owners are still making money hand over fist, but I would like to be able to still afford to got to games.

MedicCook · 02-24-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whynot

I am curious to see what all goes down in the next agreement. I think the Union will cave to most testing standards, but I am wondering if a salary cap is going to be back on the table. I hope so, I know owners are still making money hand over fist, but I would like to be able to still afford to got to games.

I don't think you will see a salary cap without a salary minimum which the owners don't want.

Whynot · 02-25-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

I don't think you will see a salary cap without a salary minimum which the owners don't want.

There is somewhat since the player minimum is 400K, but you probably hit the nail on the head with the team minimum. I just hope Albert doesn't bust the Cardinals bank. By which I mean I hope Dewitt is willing to forgo some personel profit for the team/city.

VirtualSmitty · 02-24-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whynot

I hope so, I know owners are still making money hand over fist, but I would like to be able to still afford to got to games.

Tell that to the Dodgers and Indians owners.

Whynot · 02-27-2010, 12:03 AM

I like what Felipe Lopez has done with the bat the last couple of years, but I don't know that I see the value in adding him with the Cards current roster.

qwerty1500 · 02-27-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Whynot

I like what Felipe Lopez has done with the bat the last couple of years, but I don't know that I see the value in adding him with the Cards current roster.

I like it. He adds a needed left handed bat off the bench and a little defensive protection at 3rd in case Freese doesn't work out as they hope.

qwerty1500 · 02-27-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Whynot

I like what Felipe Lopez has done with the bat the last couple of years, but I don't know that I see the value in adding him with the Cards current roster.

Signed him.

03-06-2010, 01:06 PM

Alright, here goes with my 2010 division title predictions fwiw.

AL East:
Yankees
BoSox
Rays
O's
Jays

AL Central:
White Sox
Twins
Tigers
KC
Tribe

AL West:
LA
Mariners
Rangers
A's

For the AL wild card, BoSox

NL East:
Phillies
Mets
Marlins
Braves
Nats

NL Central:
Cards
Reds
Brew crew
Cubbies
Stros
Pirates

NL West:
Rockies
Dodgers
Giants
Dbacks
Padres

NL wildcard, Dodgers

Anyone else want to throw their predictions in?

kelmac07 · 03-06-2010, 05:45 PM

Here are mine:

AL East:
Yankees
BoSox
O's
Rays
Jays

AL Central:

Twins
White Sox
Cleveland
KC
Tigers

AL West:
Seattle
Rangers
LA
A's

For the AL wild card, White Sox

NL East:
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nats

NL Central:
Cards
Reds
Brew crew
Cubbies
Stros
Pirates

NL West:
Giants
Dodgers
Dbacks
Rockies
Padres

NL wildcard, Phillies

MedicCook · 03-06-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Here are mine:

NL East:
Mets
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Nats

Sorry Mac.

kelmac07 · 03-06-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Sorry Mac.

It's spring training...everyone is even right now!! Did you actually think I would pick my Mets to finish other than first?

MedicCook · 03-06-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

It's spring training...everyone is even right now!! Did you actually think I would pick my Mets to finish other than first?

That's the best thing about this time of the year. Everyone has a chance.

MiamiE · 03-06-2010, 09:23 PM

Marlins in the wild card!

kelmac07 · 03-06-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

Marlins in the wild card!

Trying not to laugh to hard Erick. I predict a firesale by mid Jun.

But hey...I picked my Mets to finish first.

Made in Dade · 03-08-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiamiE

Marlins in the wild card!

If their bullpen can be more consistent, they have a good chance to win the WC.

MedicCook · 03-06-2010, 10:02 PM

Here are mine:

AL East:
Yankees
Red Sox
Ray's
Blue Jay's
Orioles

AL Central:
Twins
White Sox
Tigers
Cleveland
KC

AL West:
Seattle
Rangers
Angels
A's

AL wild card, Red Sox

NL East:
Phillies
Braves
Mets
Marlins
Nats

NL Central:
Cardinals
Cubs
Reds
Brewers
Astros
Pirates

NL West:
Giants
Dodgers
Diamondbacks
Rockies
Padres

NL wildcard, Dodgers

03-06-2010, 10:05 PM

Well at least we all can agree on the Yankees

VirtualSmitty · 03-06-2010, 10:51 PM

Here are my picks:

AL East:
Yankees
Red Sox
Ray's
Orioles
Blue Jay's

AL Central:
Twins
White Sox
Tigers
Indians
Royals

AL West:
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
A's

AL wild card, Red Sox

NL East:
Phillies
Braves
Marlins
Mets
Nats

NL Central:
Cardinals
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Reds
Pirates

NL West:
Rockies
Dodgers
Diamondbacks
Giants
Padres

NL wildcard, Dodgers

02-24-2010, 02:46 PM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread I was watching ESPN this afternoon and they said not to expect this on the MLB level until after the next contract. They are going to want to make sure that the 2 years of minor league testing has been proven to be effective. This is also going to cost MLB a ton of money to do. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

02-27-2010, 12:03 AM	#7
Whynot Living the dream... Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: New Mexico Posts: 175 Trading: (11)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread I like what Felipe Lopez has done with the bat the last couple of years, but I don't know that I see the value in adding him with the Cards current roster. __________________ "My time coming, any day, don't worry bout me, no. Been so long I felt this way, ain't in no hurry, no"

03-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#10
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Alright, here goes with my 2010 division title predictions fwiw. AL East: Yankees BoSox Rays O's Jays AL Central: White Sox Twins Tigers KC Tribe AL West: LA Mariners Rangers A's For the AL wild card, BoSox NL East: Phillies Mets Marlins Braves Nats NL Central: Cards Reds Brew crew Cubbies Stros Pirates NL West: Rockies Dodgers Giants Dbacks Padres NL wildcard, Dodgers Anyone else want to throw their predictions in?

03-06-2010, 05:45 PM	#11
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Here are mine: AL East: Yankees BoSox O's Rays Jays AL Central: Twins White Sox Cleveland KC Tigers AL West: Seattle Rangers LA A's For the AL wild card, White Sox NL East: Mets Phillies Braves Marlins Nats NL Central: Cards Reds Brew crew Cubbies Stros Pirates NL West: Giants Dodgers Dbacks Rockies Padres NL wildcard, Phillies __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-06-2010, 09:23 PM	#15
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Marlins in the wild card!

03-06-2010, 10:02 PM	#18
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Here are mine: AL East: Yankees Red Sox Ray's Blue Jay's Orioles AL Central: Twins White Sox Tigers Cleveland KC AL West: Seattle Rangers Angels A's AL wild card, Red Sox NL East: Phillies Braves Mets Marlins Nats NL Central: Cardinals Cubs Reds Brewers Astros Pirates NL West: Giants Dodgers Diamondbacks Rockies Padres NL wildcard, Dodgers __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

03-06-2010, 10:05 PM	#19
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Well at least we all can agree on the Yankees

03-06-2010, 10:51 PM	#20
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Here are my picks: AL East: Yankees Red Sox Ray's Orioles Blue Jay's AL Central: Twins White Sox Tigers Indians Royals AL West: Angels Mariners Rangers A's AL wild card, Red Sox NL East: Phillies Braves Marlins Mets Nats NL Central: Cardinals Cubs Brewers Astros Reds Pirates NL West: Rockies Dodgers Diamondbacks Giants Padres NL wildcard, Dodgers __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin