Valadius

They all played for the Yankees.

Remember when Ivan Rodriguez won the Gold Glove even when he was out the second half of the year?

I was just gonna say that!

Valadius wrote: Roorda said he doesn't know how much money would be generated by the tax but guessed it wouldn't reach the amount Missouri could have gained in tourism dollars if it hosted a World Series. Can you say "bitter"?

Jim Fregosi?

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-umpiretax&prov=ap&type=lgns JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A state lawmaker and Cardinals fan says umpires should pay for what he sees as bad calls made during the playoff series in which St. Louis lost to the Houston Astros. Rep. Jeff Roorda wants to expand the state athlete and entertainer tax to cover officials such as umpires and referees. The tax is charged to out-of-state residents who earn money in Missouri while performing in such events as baseball games and concerts. The revenues are supposed to go to the arts, public libraries and other cultural programs. Roorda said his idea grew out of his frustration with umpires in the NL championship series. But he also contends that it is logical to tax the officials affecting a game's outcome, not just the athletes who play it. ``I think if they're not going to pay attention, they ought to at least pay taxes,'' Roorda said Wednesday. ``Seriously though, I think it's good public policy. Referees and umpires play a critical role in the outcome of this game and are part of the entertainment experience.'' Roorda said he doesn't know how much money would be generated by the tax but guessed it wouldn't reach the amount Missouri could have gained in tourism dollars if it hosted a World Series. He plans to file the tax legislation in December for consideration during the legislative session that starts in January.

Upon looking at my previous post... WAIT A MINUTE! THERE'S A GUY NAMED BEAN STRINGFELLOW??? Why the hell would a parent name their kid in a way that would get him called "Stringbean" the rest of his life?

Wagner "Definitely Intrigued" By Mets http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=rotowire-illyagneretsntereste&prov=rotowire&type=lgns Wagner's agent, Bean Stringfellow, said the Mets already had been in touch with him twice since the free agent period opened last Thursday, the NY Post reports. Stringfellow said on Tuesday that Wagner is "definitely intrigued by the Mets." The Phillies, with whom Wagner played for the last two seasons, have exclusive negotiating rights with Wagner through Nov. 10, so the Mets cannot offer him a contract now. Approximately eight clubs have contacted Stringfellow and the starting point for negotiations has been set by the Phillies with their three-year, $27 million proposal to Wagner. The Mets have also expressed interest in free-agent relievers Tom Gordon and Trevor Hoffman, and indications are that they have done the same for B.J. Ryan.

Again. Cliff Floyd. ROBBED.

Hampton did win one. And how ridiculous is it that Cliff Floyd didn't get one?

Fuck A-Rod.

Are we gonna keep going with this or are we waiting until after the song parody contest?

Apparently Omar is going hard after Molina.

Bobby V a finalist in Tampa Bay... http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AqlX4sy4BHDWweYS3EJxDCk5nYcB?slug=ap-devilrays-manager&prov=ap&type=lgns

Blooper needs to prove himself before I'll let him touch a Mets uniform.

Bill Livesey... wasn't he Al Goldis's partner in crime?

Options Declined - Braden Looper, Doug Mientkiewicz Options Picked Up - Steve Trachsel

By the way... my high school played Eric Duncan many times when he was in high school. My GOD could he crush the ball.

You guys didn't remember the whole Tony Clark thing? Wow. That little kid made him switch to 52 from 00 because of Mr. Met.

The kind of person DePodesta is, he wouldn't put any faith in clubhouse chemistry. So you could blame him.

What would Bobby V do if HE were the new GM? That would make a great TV show.

He is indeed out as GM.

Steve Finley. That's my gut feeling.

One person just made available - Rich Aurilia.

The first thing we need at second base is a glove. He has to play good defense. Next is hitting for average, followed by speed and power. I want a second baseman that'll hit .285 with 15 homers and 15 steals minimum.