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Post by T R W on Jul 6, 2007 10:13:25 GMT -5
I don't see the Braves trading Chipper. His contract is pretty huge too. I don't see why the Red Sox would bother doing that either.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 6, 2007 10:17:38 GMT -5
Because this kid has a major hard on for Chipper Jones, its not even funny. Its kinda sad. Hes like Chipper would be the best placeholder for this prospect whos in A and 19 years old Crazy s
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2007 10:36:19 GMT -5
Cincinnati actually won yesterday, woooooo.
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Post by michaelrichards on Jul 6, 2007 10:43:29 GMT -5
yea i never see chipper leaving atlanta. plus he has that what's it called, when you've been with a team 5 or more years and you can deny any trade.
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Post by Jimmy on Jul 6, 2007 10:52:27 GMT -5
Cincinnati actually won yesterday, woooooo.
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Post by bjd on Jul 6, 2007 13:44:52 GMT -5
Chipper is now the all-time Braves HR leader, passing Dale Murphy. I am happy, yet at the same time, sad. If it was a dude like Gary Sheffield who broke it, then I could see the need for sadness, but Chipper is a classy guy, its hard not to root for guys like him in all of their accomplishments. It also helps that he is a life long Brave, and will likely retire as a Brave. I always have a soft spot for guys who spend their entire career with one team- Chipper, Ripken, Gwynn, Biggio, Jeter, Mattingly, etc. There are so few of those guys that its hard not to root for them. Loyalty is underrated, especially in the modern era.
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Post by bjd on Jul 6, 2007 13:45:59 GMT -5
yea i never see chipper leaving atlanta. plus he has that what's it called, when you've been with a team 5 or more years and you can deny any trade. 10/5. 10 years in the league, 5 with the same team... any player that meets these standards can veto any trade. This is the only form of no trade clause that should exist, in my opinion.
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Post by T R W on Jul 6, 2007 13:52:29 GMT -5
Chipper is now the all-time Braves HR leader, passing Dale Murphy. I am happy, yet at the same time, sad. If it was a dude like Gary Sheffield who broke it, then I could see the need for sadness, but Chipper is a classy guy, its hard not to root for guys like him in all of their accomplishments. It also helps that he is a life long Brave, and will likely retire as a Brave. I always have a soft spot for guys who spend their entire career with one team- Chipper, Ripken, Gwynn, Biggio, Jeter, Mattingly, etc. There are so few of those guys that its hard not to root for them. Loyalty is underrated, especially in the modern era. Oh, I agree. Chipper has always been a class act, and the only non-pitcher from the Braves teams that is probably a 1st ballot HOFer. I hope he stays here as a Brave forever. The twinge of sadness is from me being a huge Murphy mark, and just seeing his team record being broken. But if anyone had to do it, Chipper's a good choice. " I also agree with you on the 10/5 rule. It's a great rule. I've never been a fan of players getting no trade clauses in their contracts.
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Post by bjd on Jul 6, 2007 13:57:53 GMT -5
I love the 10/5 rule... a player who shows that kind of loyalty should be rewarded and get to decide where they want to go... a player who signs new deals all over the place, and whores himself out to 1/3 of the league shouldn't get the luxury of a no trade clause. A NTC should be earned... and playing 5 years with the same team is a good way to earn it.
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Post by michaelrichards on Jul 6, 2007 15:13:21 GMT -5
That also means Andruw Jones has the 10/5 and it might be hard for you guys if you want to get rid of him at the trading deadline.
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Post by Nash on Jul 6, 2007 16:50:02 GMT -5
damn, there is no such thing as pitching and defense in this game. so ing sloppy.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 6, 2007 16:56:45 GMT -5
Jul 6 - According to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark, the White Sox are reportedly marketing Buehrle aggressively, but teams are balking at the price -- three players with two being prime-time prospects. Stark is also hearing that Boston might be getting back in on Buehrle and trying to expand the deal to include Julio Lugo. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox and Buehrle agreed on terms of a contract extension last week (four years, $56 million), yet the deal died because the White Sox would not grant him a full no-trade clause. I wanna punch Kenny Williams in the ing face.
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Post by T R W on Jul 6, 2007 17:29:03 GMT -5
I'd deal Andruw for a box of Cracker Jacks.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 6, 2007 17:32:42 GMT -5
Cracker Jacks could probably hit the Mendoza-Line too
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Post by michaelrichards on Jul 6, 2007 19:37:52 GMT -5
from what i heard we weren't even in the contention in the first place and williams just threw our name out there to see like it was a big market for buerhle.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 6, 2007 19:42:00 GMT -5
There is a reason why I traded David Wright Layzie, and that mans name is Ryan MY N WORD Braun.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 6, 2007 20:48:31 GMT -5
You can probably say goodnight to the White Sox season and probably see some moves sooner than later after the ass kicking they got today
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Post by T R W on Jul 6, 2007 21:33:37 GMT -5
ing buddy carlyle
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Post by Nash on Jul 6, 2007 22:20:15 GMT -5
You can probably say goodnight to the White Sox season and probably see some moves sooner than later after the ass kicking they got today Yeah, I realized this a long time ago. And look, its not over! Two ass kickings in one day! I'm so honored. Anyways, even though Kenny does come off as a huge prick in this whole Buehrle thing, he's just trying to get the most he can for his ace, and truthfully I don't blame him. That's how it is with Kenny if he doesn't get what he wants, he'll take his ball and go home. Sometimes that hurts you, sometimes it helps so I guess we'll see.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 6, 2007 22:24:26 GMT -5
Well when Bueherles agent came out and said he wont resign with whatever team he gets traded to, kinda killed his leverage.
I got tickets to the Sox/Sox on the 19th, God knows who will be on the White Sox roster by then
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