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New Cliff Lee Bonanza Open Thread

Yankees? No Yankees. Rangers. Time for all of us to shift focus over to one switch-hitting Justin Smoak.

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FIRE DRILL?

WELL, YOU KNOW WHAT THE FIRST SIGN OF FIRE IS.

by Eyeball Kid on Jul 9, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

THERE'S A SAYING IN ENGLAND

WHERE THERE’S SMOAK, THERE’S BONERS

by Decatur on Jul 9, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

OH BABY.

GIMME SUMMA DAT.

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Jul 9, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look at those eyes.....

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

INSANITY.

In all seriousness. Insanity.

by Kenneth Arthur on Jul 9, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

RANGERS VS REDS
Ken_Rosenthal #Reds have spoken “extensively” to M’s about Lee over last 48 hrs, source tells FOXSports.com’s Jon Paul Morosi. #Rangers also in. #MLB

by Brian Floyd on Jul 9, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Danny Rey Herrera + Dusty Baker's toothpick

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Jul 9, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

He still is the Truth.

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Jul 9, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Votto is more valuable than Cliff Lee

So wouldn’t this make them worse now and in the future

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 9, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

THE REDS DON'T HAVE MANY PROSPECTS THAT INSPIRE BONERS FROM ME

HOWEVER, THEY DO HAVE TEAM CONTROLLED TALENT THAT IS GOOD NOW AND IF YOU WANTED TO SHIFT UP THE REBUILDING TIMETABLE THAT’S A QUICK WAY OF DOING IT.

IT DOES NOT HOWEVER FUCK OVER ANYONE IN OUR LEAGUE/DIVISION

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I prefer to think of GMs as Z's fuck buddies.

Going once to the fat fuck with the bank. Going twice—-

Daniels: Smoak is bigger than the bank!

Going once to the fuck buddy who made this a threesome!…

M's fan in PA, soon to be LA

by perfectstrat on Jul 9, 2010 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

From TR Sullivan..DMN

Rangers officials were scratching their heads Friday morning as to why the Mariners would have taken a deal that included catcher Jesus Montero and second baseman David Adams.

The Rangers believe they could have offered a much better package in that trade and were prepared to do so.

The Mariners want Justin Smoak but club officials have indicated the Rangers aren’t interested in doing that. They have told people who have asked they aren’t inclined to trade Smoak. They will obviously move first baseman Chris Davis, who is leading the PCL in hitting.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia would satisfy the Mariners need for a catcher. The Rangers also have outfielder Engel Beltre at Double A Frisco. From a pitching standpoint, the Rangers are deep, beginning with Derek Holland, Omar Beltre and Blake Beavan at the top of the Minor League depth chart and going all the way down.

They just don’t want to talk about Tanner Scheppers or Martin Perez.

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

You are thinking about Adrian Beltre.

Talented 3rd baseman but his offensive year is really being helped by the green monster. Going to be a free agent after this year. Wouldn’t make this deal.

by Robert on Jul 9, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

actually... he is one of the latest helium guys

will most likely end up in the 30-75 range in the next BA list in the spring

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

Omar Beltre and Ogando got caught in a scam where they were going to ‘marry’ women and bring them to the US when they came over.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Jul 9, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

buh?

The reason the Mariners would take that deal is because Montero is better than anyone in their system. Only Smoak is comparable. Also, Salty isn’t very good.

by Rollo Tomasi on Jul 9, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

cameron thinks differently
d_a_cameron
  
@BtB_Sky Be surprised if M’s made a deal with Tex and didn’t get Salty.

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

SALTY HAS THE YIPS, BUT I THINK THAT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY WORK OUT OF HIS SYSTEM

IF HE BECAME THE STEVE SAX OF BACKSTOPS THAT WOULD JUST BE… UNPRECEDENTED, I GUESS

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

STEVE BLASS, I MEAN

I’VE ALWAYS GOTTEN THE TWO CONFUSED

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow.
“Rangers officials were scratching their heads Friday morning as to why the Mariners would have taken a deal that included catcher Jesus Montero and second baseman David Adams. The Rangers believe they could have offered a much better package in that trade and were prepared to do so.”

That Montero deal sounded so good that it’s hard to imagine anybody scratching their heads about it.

by Chris Hafner on Jul 9, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

MONTERO IS ONE OF THE BEST PROSPECTS IN THE LEAGUE, BUT THE RANGERS HAVE THE BEST FARM SYSTEM

IT’S A SLIGHT EXAGGERATION THAT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE RANGERS HAVING AN EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES AT THE MOMENT.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Jack is holding baseball by the balls

…they should send down Huntington & Nutting, because they aren’t ready, either. - royshowell

by Marinerfanjake on Jul 9, 2010 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON

FIRST MONTERO NOW SMOAK?

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Bullshit.

Aron is a regular and he has every right to express his feelings about the quality of this thread. And the quality of this thread largely sucks.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 9, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

WE HAVE ENTERED THAT AWKWARD STATE WHERE THERE IS NO LONGER ANY NEWS TO GET EXCITED OVER AND THINGS AREN'T HAPPENING FAST ENOUGH

IN DEFERENCE TO THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH, I WANTED TO REFER TO IT AS “THE DOLDRUMS” BUT THAT DOES NOT SEEM TONALLY APPROPRIATE FOR THE KIND OF RESPONSES WE ARE HAVING

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

.

Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jul 9, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Goddamnit

Fucking voice of reason.

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I THINK WE ARE BEYOND THAT

In all seriousness, at this point I really do think it’d be like trying to lasso a tornado.

Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jul 9, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I understand the sentiment but LL has a long history of freakout threads

Anyone who doesn’t enjoy this is perfectly free to just hang out on Twitter.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 9, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

Yes.

It’s not people getting excited about exciting things it’s people typing in all caps despite nothing going on.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ehh, that isn't really how these things work

Only difference between now and the old rumor threads is that we have more readers.

by Jeff Sullivan on Jul 9, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

THIS IS BIGGER THAN GETTING CLIFF LEE!

…they should send down Huntington & Nutting, because they aren’t ready, either. - royshowell

by Marinerfanjake on Jul 9, 2010 1:41 PM PDT reply actions  

The Rangers have sat 2 starters a night the last 2 days and Smoak has been set against the occasional LHP but...
Evan_P_Grant
  
Smoak not in #Rangers lineup tonight. Arias at 1B vs. Lefty. Matchup or just in case of completing Lee deal?

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

look at his splits,,

been having a tough time against good lefties

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

THEY SHOULD STILL BE PLAYING HIM ANYWAY, I WOULD THINK

PROSPECTS DON’T RANDOMLY PICK UP SKILLS UNLESS THEY HAVE REASON TO. UNLESS, OF COURSE, THEY’RE FELIX AND JUST HAVE A 70-80 SLIDER THEY’RE SITTING ON BECAUSE IT’S FUNNY

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I TRUST IT MORE THAN "THE PROCESS" AT LEAST

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which might actually indicate he's got something really special ahead of him.

I swear that this team has done everything in its power to ruin each and every one of its up-and-coming position players offensively.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOT REALLY

OR AT LEAST NOT RECENTLY.

I WOULD ARGUE THAT TUI STILL INTRIGUES ME BECAUSE HE HAS THE ABILITY TO HIT TO ALL FIELDS. IT’S MERELY THAT HIS DEFENSE IS UNDENIABLY BAD WHEREVER YOU PUT HIM. SAUNDERS, AT NO POINT IN HIS CAREER, HAS DEMONSTRATED THAT ABILITY, SOMETHING THAT THE M’S BASICALLY DRILL INTO EVERY YOUNG PLAYER IN THE SYSTEM. IT’S AN INTERESTING CASE-BY-CASE STUDY THOUGH.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

LIke the Metalica song "Master of Puppets"

MASTER MASTER MASTER OF PUPPETS IS PULLING THE STRINGS

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gladiator Mice!

Yes! Yes! Die! Die! Die! I have everything and you have nothing!

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.

Here’s to hoping Z doesn’t cross that line.

by SgtSasquatch on Jul 9, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

SMOAK ON THE WATER

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Already made.

M's fan in PA, soon to be LA

by perfectstrat on Jul 9, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course it was

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yankees will be like:

Should we hit him hard and try and lower his value for us, or get no-hit so the price is higher for the Rangers?

M's fan in PA, soon to be LA

by perfectstrat on Jul 9, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Screw that noise

Cliff Lee’s line for tonight: 9IP, 15K, -1BB, 0H and Derek Jeter gets sucked in to a black hole.

by Drew_D on Jul 9, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is the consensus projection

of Smoak in, say, five years?

Chipper Jones at best?

by lyleleander on Jul 9, 2010 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

LISTEN TO THIS MAN

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excellent defensive first basemen, incredibly well-rounded bat.

Makes contact, very disciplined, above average pop.

Elite player, good bat.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 9, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I WOULD BE CURIOUS TO SEE HOW MONTERO WOULD ADJUST DEFENSIVELY TO ANOTHER POSITION

AT PRESENT, SMOAK+ PROSPECTS MIGHT EDGE HIM BECAUSE SMOAK CAN SWITCH-HIT AND DEFEND AT A HIGH LEVEL

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I don't like Smoak + extras over Montero + extras

If it was Smoak + meaningful guy + extra, sure. Maybe.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

THAT'S WHAT I'M GETTING AT THOUGH

WITH THE YANKEES WE WERE LOOKING AT (ELITE HITTER W/OUT A DEFENSIVE POSITION) + (STOPGAP 2B WITH MIDDLING DEFENSE HAVING A BREAKOUT YEAR) + #4 STARTER. WITH THE RANGERS, IT’S (ALL-STAR POTENTIAL FIRST BASEMAN) + ???? AND THOSE QUESTION MARKS, SHOULD THE RANGERS BE SERIOUS, HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO OUTDO THE YANKEES OVERALL PACKAGE QUITE EASILY. AND CRIPPLE THEM.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

MONTERO'S BAT HAS A CEILING UNLIKE MOST OTHER BATS IN EXISTENCE

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

CORRECT. MOST OTHER BATS IN EXISTENCE HAVE WINGS.

A SELECT FEW HAVE HANDLES WITH KNOBS, BUT SURPRISINGLY NO HINGES.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

SOME OF THEM HAVE AXE HANDLES BUT EVERYONE IS AFRAID TO USE THEM

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

EXCEPT FOR BALD MEN WITH A PENCHANT FOR FISHING ON TELEVISION

WHILE SITTING IN THE SPORTING GOODS SECTION.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

ALSO GRABBING THE ASS OF OVERRATED LOCAL UTILITY PLAYERS

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

THIS IS TO SAY NOTHING OF HIS ABILITY TO INSPIRE A LEGION

OF FOLLOWERS TO POORLY IMITATE THE NATURAL EROSION OF HIS HAIRLINE IN EXCHANGE FOR FREE HOT DOGS AND UPPER DECK SEATS. OR HIS ABILITY TO GIVE GEORGE STEINBRENNER CHRONIC HEARTBURN, WHICH CANNOT BE OVERSTATED.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

HE WAS WHAT EVERY PLAYER WHO STAYS WITH ONE TEAM FOR MOST OF HIS CAREER SHOULD ASPIRE TO BE

NO DISRESPECT TO EDGAR, WHO IS WONDERFUL, BUT HE WAS ALWAYS THE HUMBLE, SOFT-SPOKEN, WISE FELLOW WHO GOT THE HITS AND NOT EXACTLY THE “PERSONALITY”, SO TO SPEAK

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH I AGREE. WITH A PLAYER LIKE BONE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN EASY

TO DIMINISH HIM, OR FOR HIM TO DIMINISH HIMSELF WITH THE FANS DURING A LOW POINT IN HIS SEASON/CAREER. HE ALWAYS ACTED LIKE A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY, NOT SOME PLACED-ON-A-PEDESTAL SPORTS FIGURE. HE WAS ALSO FLAWED, AND HAD NO PROBLEM EMBRACING THOSE FLAWS (BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL) WHICH MADE US LOVE HIM EVEN MORE.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

For normal power, no.

For big power, there’s some doubt.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 9, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

k

So we are thinking he could do something like 280/360/490 plus above average defense or something like that?

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 9, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup.

Could even hit for some more power down the road.

Dude has massive raw power.

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Jul 9, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think the prognosis is more along the lines of

a Mark Teixeira/Edgar Martinez hybrid. The guy has truly plus-plus plate discipline.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Right.

Smooth, masterful strike-zone control and high BA. Power to come, peak in the 30’s probably.

Combined with Ole’s glove and you’ve got yourself a potential MVP candidate.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

This.

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Jul 9, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please refrain from...

Ahh fuck it.

Karma police, arrest this man.

by wyte_lightning on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rangers fan here

He’s Will Clark. Tremendous on-base skills, tons of hard contact, 25 HR power, very solid D.

If you steal him I will cut you.
And cry. a lot.

http://oursaviorchuck.ytmnd.com/

by Conjunction on Jul 9, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

WE MAY STILL CRY ONCE LEE IS GONE

AT LEAST YOUR SEASON IS GOING WELL

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe this will help.

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Step out?
<UPDATE @1:46 PM PT Friday : You step outside for a little while and this happens. Deal is currently off — negotiations continue with the Rangers and Reds being mentioned the most — we’ll keep you post. Weird.

How the hell could he step out for a couple of hrs. I can’t stop staring at my computer screen.

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 9, 2010 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Where at?

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're my hero

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

YOU SON OF A BITCH

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

YOU MAGNIFICENT BASTARD

Hard work never killed nobody, but I won't take my chances.

by JAH on Jul 9, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

YESYEYSYESYYESYES

I WOULD RATHER BE WATCHING SOCCER -- Jeff Sullivan

by Double06 on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cracked.com is always a fun place to check out

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's where I found the bees

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

KNOWYOURMEME.COM

I HAVE LEARNED A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THESE INTERNETS THROUGH IT.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not here!

Just the LL tab, Twitter tab and Brock and Salk on the stream.

by seattlesundevil on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still think the best overall fit is Cinci

Cinci has expendable pieces

Would be a worthwhile splash to invigorate the ballclub and not have to rely as heaving on Volquez coming back from TJ

Shows the fans they are willing and able to still compete

They can make a real competitive offer 4 guys deep starting with Alsono and go from there. Something like Mesoraco, Alonso, Wood and Francisco, maybe sub in Heisley or go with a 5 player for 2 swap

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll pass.

Karma police, arrest this man.

by wyte_lightning on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

BEST FIT FOR YOU, MAYBE

FOR THE M’S I THINK IT’S DEFINITELY TEXAS

by Eyeball Kid on Jul 9, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't prescribe to the fill one hole on the MLB roster to open another concept

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't give up Smoak if I were the Rangers

The only deal for an elite prospect that makes any real sense is… Montero.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 9, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

that is what I am thing to

the problem is I might be Montero + meh.

So at what point do you take a deal like Texas did with Texieria and trust your scouts instead of getting that 1 guy?

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jul 9, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think I do if that Yankees deal is on the table

I am fine with trades for scattered players, but in this case the central core of elite talent needs shoring up.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 9, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would hate that deal so much

We need elite players, not pretty decent ones.

by Graham MacAree on Jul 9, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

No thank you but thanks for trying!

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOLY SHIT
i have learned deal done with #Rangers, Smoak and 3 others for Lee and reliever Mark Lowe #Rangers, #Mariners

M's fan in PA, soon to be LA

by perfectstrat on Jul 9, 2010 1:57 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

SHERMAN

M's fan in PA, soon to be LA

by perfectstrat on Jul 9, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK!?!

YES!!!! WHO ARE THE THREE OTHERS!?!?? FUCKING TELL ME NOW!!!

Karma police, arrest this man.

by wyte_lightning on Jul 9, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHO ARE THE OTHER THREE

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just broke myself

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

THat hurts my face

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would guess stuffed and a bit out of his mind

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

SO MUCH SEMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

AHHH

AHHHHH

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

by sammy on Jul 9, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pineda Starting Tonight?

Anyone else see that Pineda is no longer listed on Tacoma’s roster? If Lee moves, he is probably coming up to start tonight.

What does everyone think about that?

by scottykimberly on Jul 9, 2010 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Me too

Couldn’t we give them Aardsama instead.

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 9, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

Makes me think we get a couple of arms back.

by tait644 on Jul 9, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

THE FIRST ITERATION OF MARK LOWE WAS AMAZING

THE OTHERS HAVE BEEN ENJOYABLE, BUT LESS STRIKING. IT HURTS BECAUSE HE’S ONE OF THE FEW INTERESTING ARMS IN THE ’PEN, BUT HIS HEALTH IS NOT GOOD, NOR LIKELY TO BE, AND AT LEAST HE GOES TO HIS HOMETOWN TEAM WITH A CHANCE TO GO TO THE WS.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

HONESTLY, I DON'T KNOW

WE COULD CALL UP SCOTT PATTERSON AND GET HIM TO PLAY THE STRAIGHT MAN?

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

This seems odd

Lowe is injured. Its a serious injury with a tendency to plague players for a long time.

De Gutibus non disputandum est

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jul 9, 2010 2:00 PM PDT reply actions  

We included Lowe to make sure the deal would get nixed, thus ensuring another week of

epilepsy here on LL.

If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...

by misterjonez on Jul 9, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is raping someone winning?

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

In some circle jerks; yes, raping is winning

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then Yes!

According to my calculations, your problem doesn't exist.

by the other side on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

OLD NEWS?

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gadzooks

Good thing I checked the internet today

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by Corco on Jul 9, 2010 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

THERE'S SOME CRAZY STUFF ON THAT INTERNET

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yankees fans have to be SOOOOO pissed!!

That in itself makes me happy.

Karma police, arrest this man.

by wyte_lightning on Jul 9, 2010 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Smoak was the impossible dream.

How did this happen? Oh yeah, because Jack is a fucking genius.

by Kenneth Arthur on Jul 9, 2010 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I SEEM TO REMEMBER AN A'S-RANGERS DEAL A WHILE BACK THAT WAS KIND OF A BIG DEAL

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm just too excited to think right now.

Jay, honestly, you couldn’t have ever imagined Smoak. Right? You like?

by Kenneth Arthur on Jul 9, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

INITIALLY, I COULDN'T HAVE IMAGINED MONTERO

BUT TO ADDRESS YOUR QUESTION DIRECTLY, BACK IN ’08 I FELT HORRIBLE BECAUSE WE WERE HAVING A ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION DRAFT FOR FIRST BASEMAN TALENT AND DUE TO A FLUKEY RECORD IN ’07, WE WERE NOT ONLY MISSING OUT ON THAT BUT MAKING A HORRIBLE PANIC MOVE IN SELECTING A RELIEVER WE THOUGHT WE WOULD BE READY IN THE NEAR TERM.

THIS SORT OF REDEEMS THAT.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Its incredible to think that in some crazy fashion Z got Smoak and three others out of seemingly thin air and a thin farm system from last season.

You just can’t fathom getting those great players selected in the draft – once they’re snagged and signed, wait 6+ years. Awesome.

I didn’t think Montero was possible either until two weeks ago. I didn’t think Smoak was possible until 10 minutes ago.

by Kenneth Arthur on Jul 9, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I DON'T THINK THAT Z WAS LOOKING AT THE COMPENSATION DRAFT PICKS IN THE FIRST PLACE

IT WAS A RUSE. A SMOAK-SCREEN, IF YOU WILL.

DID YOU GET IT? DID EVERYBODY SEE THE CLEVER JOKE I MADE?

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

THE RANGERS ARE BROKE SO THIS IS NOT SURPRISING

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

WE, ON THE OTHER HAND, ARE SMOAK....ING

LAUGH, YOU DONGS

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

We can now smoke!!

RE: Smoke ’em if you got ’em!

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 9, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

BONERS

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Salk....

is ripping Brock good for fussing over Mark Lowe.

by PLU Tim on Jul 9, 2010 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

SALK MAKES ME CURIOUS ABOUT SPORTS RADIO

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Jul 9, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

As he should

This is a reliever we are talking about with a pretty huge injury background

by seattlesundevil on Jul 9, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

He doesn't afraid of anything?

"Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good and let me be judged accordingly. The rest is silence." ~ Dinobot

by beastwarking on Jul 9, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Besides being a Boston guy....

he’s the best baseball talking head in Seattle.

by PLU Tim on Jul 9, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Other than Twitter feeds...

Does anyone have any confirmation from somewhere else newswise? Call me old-fashioned, but I hate twitter…

And I would miss the idea of Mark Lowe, but not his injuries…

by ambrosia2112 on Jul 9, 2010 2:11 PM PDT reply actions  

ESPN (the TV station), 3 seconds ago

Reported that Buster Olney confirmed that Lee is going to the Rangers, details to follow…

by ambrosia2112 on Jul 9, 2010 2:13 PM PDT reply actions  

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