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For the record, I have no problem with the fact that they couldn't sign Hamhuis, even if it means they trade him to the Penguins. Means a couple of things. First, the Penguins probably feel like they can't bring Gonchar back. Also, it means that Hamhuis was asking for way too much. There is some speculation that Hamhuis wants to wait until July 1st regardless of who has his rights, which makes this deal even better if true. From the Flyers perspective, it's basically Ryan Parent for a 3rd and a 7th (plus cap space). Worse trades have been made. If they can get the rights to Nabokov and sign him to a reasonable contract, then add a cheaper 5th defenseman via trade/free agency, all will be well.

Carlos Zambrano is a POS.

And, Hamhuis' rights traded to Pittsburgh for a 3rd round pick next year.

As I predicted, that was a very strange experience.

All signs are pointing towards the Flyers acquiring the rights to Evgeni Nabokov. Wow.

I am going to the game tonight. It is going to be so weird.

Sounds like Bobby Valentine will be taking the Marlins job.

This Hamhuis story is getting crazy. Some people have "sources" saying a deal is almost done, some people have "sources" saying they are not close and are going to wait it out until July 1st and risk losing him as a UFA, and other people have "sources" saying that the Flyers are looking into trading his rights, perhaps to the Canucks. We will just have to wait this out and see what happens. See kids, this is why you never trust the media when it comes to trade rumors, no matter how many fancy "sources" they cite.

Not too bad to be one game back in the lost column in the division right now, considering how horrible they have been for most of the past month and a half or so. Anyway, this weekend is our "away" series against Toronto. I am hoping to go to one of the games, I am curious as to how far they will take this "Blue Jays are the home team" thing. Matchups: Tomorrow: Roy Halladay vs. Jesse Litsch Saturday: Cole Hamels vs. Shaun Marcum Sunday: Jamie Moyer vs. Brett Cecil

Heading over to the Wachovia Center to watch the draft with "Diesel".

Dude.....there is absolutely no way to know if they are the "front runners" for Lee or any player. That is just the opinion of a handful of writers, and I can assure you they have no proof to back it up. The media has absolutely no idea what goes on behind closed doors, so don't believe everything they say. With that said, I'd be shocked if the Mets don't make a serious play for Cliff Lee, but don't order the Lee Mets jersey quite yet.

You really think the NFLPA would allow for a 30 game season? And similarly, you really think NBC, ESPN, CBS, and FOX would allow for the Super Bowl to be anything but a one-night event? That is why the ratings are so ridiculous every year. Sure, people are going to still watch if it's a multi-game series as you suggested, but little to no casual fans will tune in, and the networks will not get nearly as much money from advertising. Bottom line, there is not a snowball's chance in hell that this happens.

Absolutely not. The season would go into April and the teams that play for the championship could wind up playing 30+ games, including regular, pre, and post season.

If you would have told me two months ago that one day Wilson Valdez and Dane Sardinha would be in the same starting lineup for the Phillies....

Bruins re-sign Boychuk as well. And the Canadiens are chatting with Carey Price about his next contract.

They do, it's just not as exaggerated as many people say.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxgE1fxvP7w

Glad to have you back Jimmy

I guess this is what it felt like to be a New York Mets fan in 2009. Add Chad Durbin to the injury list. That looked like a hammy.

How the hell does Mike Green finish 2nd in Norris voting????!?!

Sounds like Jose Theodore is not going to be resigned by the Capitals. I'd have to guess he's a strong possibility for the Flyers.

I still take Zimmerman.

Lol, how many times do we need to go over this?

So I guess this means Ladd can stay.

Thrashers overpaid, at first glance. That's a big price to pay for a couple plugs (Eager and Sopel) and a dude in Byfuglien that is still relatively unknown. If they put him on the right line he can be dominant, but he sure as hell won't have anything close to Toews/Kane to work with.