Catcher 2010

[Centerfield]

Guys. Do you have to put on a red light?

[Guest Vince Coleman Firecracker]

Guys. Do you have to put on a red light?

[metirish]

It's handbags at six paces with you two.....every other month the two of you have the same argument.

[Guest Swan Swan H]

Actually, a few months ago it was me and CF, but he had a leather Coach shoulder bag and I just had a flimsy Vera Bradley wristlet, so it was no contest.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Oh come on. It's not hyperbole. If I threw in 3 irrelevant points and you called it "everything" that would be hyperbole. At best, at best, I threw in one criticism that, if taken literally, could be justified.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Actually, a few months ago it was me and CF, but he had a leather Coach shoulder bag and I just had a flimsy Vera Bradley wristlet, so it was no contest.[/quote:95kdd1zd]I'm trying to get my hands on a Cream Stud Devote from Rebecca Minkoff.

[Centerfield]

Whoa, wait a minute, I never meant to imply I'm quitting. I like it here way to much for that. No quitting.

I"m running into a meeting now, but I apologize for being a dick.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Well, I suppose I could phone into the meeting, and keep being a dick from there. But I apologize also.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Okay now, hug it out!

[Guest Edgy DC]

I'll do better. I owe the Miranda Campaign a donation in recogniton of Lorcan's birthday. I'll get that in today.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Such friggin homos.

[Guest Vince Coleman Firecracker]

Such friggin homos.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

"Don't get saucy with me, Bearnaise."

[TransMonk]

I love this place.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Thole's all, "Yeah, Thole toasted y'all's arepas with his hot stick. Now Thole wants to relax with some effin' eggnog for a month, or whatnot. Ya dig? Thole out."

[Benjamin Grimm]

Olivo deal nears as Torrealba talks end over allocation of money

By Troy Renck

Allocation of money, not the amount of a contract will likely end Yorvit Torrealba�s tenure with the Rockies. The team is ironing out a deal with sign free agent Miguel Olivo according to multiple major league sources.

There have been several discussions with Olivo involving a variety of deals from a one-year with a club option to a one-year with either a vesting or mutual option. A conclusion is expected to be reached either Thursday or Friday, a source with direct knowledge of the talks confirmed.

He would compete with Chris Iannetta for the starting job. Iannetta has enjoyed a strong winter working out, and is confident about rebounding offensively after straightening his swing out last September. He added a foot tap that improved his timing and helped his power. If Olivo only receives a one-year deal it provides the club flexibility if Iannetta regains his 2008 form.

Torrealba was close to re-signing a few weeks ago after the Rockies matched the two-year, $6-million offers received by Pudge Rodriguez and Jason Kendall this winter. However, the sides couldn�t agree on how the money would be distributed. The Rockies wanted lower base salaries over the two years and a higher buyout, while Torrealba preferred the opposite. Talks ended before Christmas, signaling the Rockies were prepared to move in a different direction.

Olivo hit 23 home runs in 390 at-bats last season. His ability to learn the Rockies� pitching staff � a strength of Torrealba�s � could ultimately determine his playing time. Olivo emerged as a top target in early December, and the Rockies� focus narrowed on the former Royals� starter after Josh Bard signed with the Seattle Mariners this week.

Manager Jim Tracy indicated at the winter meetings that he wanted Torrealba back, believing he would make Iannetta better. A day later, the Rockies locked up the arbitration-eligible Iannetta on a three-year, $8.3-million deal with a club option for $5 million in his first year of free agency.

Torrealba repeatedly expressed his willingness to remain a Rockie, saying he�s never had better teammates. Torrealba hit .255 in 64 games last season, including a team-best .488 with runners in scoring position. His leadership and passion will be missed. Both the Giants and Mets remain interested in signing him.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Doug Miller on MLB.com is reporting that Bengie Molina has decided that he'll accept a two-year deal (instead of the three-year deal he had been seeking) and may sign with the Mets within the next 48 to 72 hours.

[Centerfield]

Is the implication that the Mets will offer a two year deal? That makes me sad.

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

I'll do better. I owe the Miranda Campaign a donation in recogniton of Lorcan's birthday. I'll get that in today.[/quote:3c30zabe]

This makes Molina worthwhile already!

[Benjamin Grimm]

Is the implication that the Mets will offer a two year deal? That makes me sad.[/quote:3fd78yrc]

It does seem that way. I'd prefer one year, or one plus an option. But the Mets have been
more willing to dump or bench a guy who's in the last year of his contract, so if Molina is stinking it up in 2011 I suspect he'll be somehow dispensed with.

[Guest Edgy DC]

It'd be worth more if we could successfully solicit a donation from Molina himself.

[Frayed Knot]

I briefly clicked by MLBN last night and caught the final sentence or two of a discussion where Jon Heyman was saying that the Mets are "still playing hardball" with Molina (and also Piniero) - implying that they're determined to get those players but on their terms. Might have missed a few details along the way and I don't find anything in the SI site saying anything about either guy.

[ashie62]

Two years for Molina. I hope year 2 he is spelling Thole

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

Buster Olney reporting that Molina has rejected the Mets' offer and will not be coming to New York, and the team is putting focus on Jo-el instead.

We'll see.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Well played, Mr. Minaya.

[Centerfield]

Yeah, except that Omar meant to offer Molina 3 years guaranteed, but Bengie couldn't make out what the fuck he was saying.

Kidding. I agree, well-played Omar.

[Ceetar]

No no, they wanted a third year OPTION. They just dialed the wrong number, got Boras, and told him they wanted a third option. Rather than admit they mis-dialed, they decided to call out Boras/Beltran for having this surgery without consent.

And in related news, Molina had knee surgery on an apparently healthy knee. He'll miss the start of the season and that's why the deal fell through.

[Fman99]

Okay now, hug it out![/quote:2ilyweys]

Seriously. So who borked on the cracker last and who had to eat it?

This entire forum reeks of astroglide now. NTTAWWT.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Buster Olney reporting that Molina has rejected the Mets' offer and will not be coming to New York, and the team is putting focus on Jo-el instead.
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Good, if true. They need the pitcher more than they need the catcher.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Especially not if it's the raspberry-scented 'Glide. Mmm... raspberries!

Well done on Molina, Mumbles.