NomarFachix Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I heard yesterday that Russell Martin had signed with the Yankees, no credible source, turned out to be fake. Heard it again just now, no credible source... to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I heard yesterday that Russell Martin had signed with the Yankees, no credible source, turned out to be fake. Heard it again just now, no credible source... to be seen.I've heard as much as that they are taking an aggressive approach with him. Not sure how much I like the idea. We don't have to find a way to spend for this to be a successful offseason. I have been saying again and again that Cervy deserves another chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I am going to refrain from commenting on the Lee speculation for now. Trying not to get my hopes up, and failing miserably. But yes, Fish is right. The Phillies have a strict policy against long term deals with pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I've heard as much as that they are taking an aggressive approach with him. Not sure how much I like the idea. We don't have to find a way to spend for this to be a successful offseason. I have been saying again and again that Cervy deserves another chance. Cervelli honestly deserves nothing. He deserves a one year, show me contract with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Martin, if healthy, is at worst a solid defensive catcher. At best he contributes at the plate as well. Either of those options would be a huge upgrade over Cervelli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest STL10 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Are the Phillies seriously going to sign Lee!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Are the Phillies seriously going to sign Lee!?Very highly unlikely...but who knows if Lee wants back in Philly and the money is right, anything is possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Very highly unlikely...but who knows if Lee wants back in Philly and the money is right, anything is possible.. I think if he wanted the money and nothing else, he'd have signed with the Yankees a week ago. That is what has my hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 IDK, the Rangers offer isn't far off and they have the whole "we're tools and have no state tax" thing shaving off some millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest STL10 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 IDK, the Rangers offer isn't far off and they have the whole "we're tools and have no state tax" thing shaving off some millions. He can make up for state income tax in endorsments... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Cervelli honestly deserves nothing. He deserves a one year, show me contract with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Martin, if healthy, is at worst a solid defensive catcher. At best he contributes at the plate as well. Either of those options would be a huge upgrade over Cervelli.His ugly extended slump seemed to start around the same time that he was started more frequently. He's only 24, I say it's worth another shot. You could argue that he even had a better season offensively than Martin. In terms of being a backup catcher, having Cervelli is not such a bad thing, defensively speaking. If we get Martin on a smart, one-year deal, I suppose it's a good idea. But I don't think it's worth trying to outbid Boston for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 His ugly extended slump seemed to start around the same time that he was started more frequently. He's only 24, I say it's worth another shot. You could argue that he even had a better season offensively than Martin. In terms of being a backup catcher, having Cervelli is not such a bad thing, defensively speaking. If we get Martin on a smart, one-year deal, I suppose it's a good idea. But I don't think it's worth trying to outbid Boston for him. You could argue that, but Martin's played the past two seasons on a bum hip that was just operated on this offseason, while Cervelli was healthy as a horse. Cisco provided absolutely nothing at the plate or behind the dish, he was literally worthless this season. If he's a AAA guy brought up for emergencies, I'm down. Anything else and I'm tremendously dissatisfied. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/philsphan1210/Picture1-29.png http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/philsphan1210/Picture2-7.png Ugh....if this doesn't happen now....epic let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I think if he wanted the money and nothing else, he'd have signed with the Yankees a week ago. That is what has my hopes up.True but your not going to leave 7 years 175 mil on the table to sign a 4 year 80 mil deal, idc who you are, that just silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest STL10 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Cliff Lee Philly Bound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NomarFachix Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Cliff Lee can suck a thousand dicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest STL10 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Baseball's Big Four is Complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I can't even put this into words. I feel like I have been puffing on a J for 20 minutes. Is this [expletive] happening? OMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/timbenj/Speechless.gifhttp://gamevip.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Ronny-Turiaf1.jpghttp://www.canseconet.com/disbelief.jpghttp://wtc.acmecargo.com/wtc-pics/day1.peds.look.with.disbelief.jpghttp://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8636/disbelief.gifhttp://gods4suckers.net/images/dwtf_lg.gifhttp://www.gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs/156440_o.gifhttp://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/kid_freak_out.gif ............................................. good bye MLB section, I'll be back in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest STL10 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 good bye MLB section, I'll be back in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I wanted Lee to stay in Texas. I don't understand why you would want to go back to the team that dumped you for Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I don't understand why you would want to go back to the team that dumped you for Roy. Maybe they planned it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Russell Martin to Yankees, confirmed this time. I dig the move, as long as he passes his physical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I wanted Lee to stay in Texas. I don't understand why you would want to go back to the team that dumped you for Roy. Because he loved it here and realized that last year, it was a business decision. The Phillies realized that Roy Halladay wanted to sign an extension here, and Cliff Lee wanted to test free agency. They had no idea at the time that he'd leave $50 million on the table to extend here. But it all works out in the end! I just wish we could have gotten more from Seattle last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 A's sign Hideki Matsui Pirates sign Lyle Overbay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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