MLD 4/23/09: Mulder Link Dump (with rantings!)

by Gaijin_Suketto on Apr 23, 2009 10:58 AM PDT Comment 24 comments

It looks like Mark Mulder is almost ready to pitch again and is ready to sign.

Of course, the obvious team to sign him is the Angels, with all of their pitching woes, but their hardheaded insistence on replacing the wounded in-house keeps them from pulling the trigger. Bill Shaikin of the LA Times hammers Scioscia and company for this policy in an article from yesterday.

The Dodgers are down.

This recent news blurb suggests the Nationals are interested. You would think that their fans might be a little bit excited. Nothing shaking on Federal Baseball though.

What do you folks think? Should we gamble on a guy who used to be a big stud for us, or should we pay greater heed to letting the young talent develop?

I personally think that this team should be in go-for-it mode until Seattle proves they're for real (I don't think they are) or the Angels recover from all of their injuries, tragedies, and managerial stupidity (2 out of 3 if they're lucky). This division looks wide open and winnable with 85-90 wins.

Therefore, I think we should sign Mark Mulder to a low-guarantee, heavy-incentive deal, put Outman in the pen, and try to get something for Eveland from somebody (Washington, maybe?)

If Mulder gets hurt again, bring up Gonzalez or Mazzaro. No great loss. If Mulder regains his form... huge gain.

Anyway... long story short...

Go A's! Go away Eveland! (nothing personal... just business)

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I'm still curious as to why Beane has taken a chance on Pedro

for a $1 mill plus incentives to $2.5 mil. I know Pedro wanted $4 mil initially, but I’m sure he can be had for cheaper. I know he’s an injury risk, but he’s need for what, 2 months?

I think Mulder is still 1 year away assuming he’s recovered.

by oaktownmario on Apr 23, 2009 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"hasn't taken a chance" - damn typos

by oaktownmario on Apr 23, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he hasn't "taken a chance" on Pedro

because a) Pedro is done and b) Pedro wants $4 million, not lower.

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Apr 23, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure about (a)

He looked fine in the WBC for 4 innings. But I do agree 4 mil is way too high. But a conversation with his agent at this time is warranted, no? (and maybe that has taken place).

by oaktownmario on Apr 23, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

scratch that, he wants $5 million

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Apr 23, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

pedro's strictly an NL pitcher now. He just doesn't have what it takes for the AL. Sad.

by cityplANner on Apr 23, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who hasn't wanted to do this at times...

Grasshopper Bat Dog Ejected From Game

Master Yogi Berra, a bat and ball fetching dog for the team, was ejected after relieving himself on the field during the fourth inning of the Hoppers 9-6 loss to Asheville.

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Apr 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pick a name

Normal Professional Baseball wants name, you decide.

Enjoy the game

by DCinWC on Apr 23, 2009 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

man the Coal Bears are running away with it!

by diehardoaklandfan22 on Apr 23, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Nutz are in the lead now.

Too bad. Colbert would be both psyched and horrified by it. Psyched because they’d be named after him, horrified because he’d be associated with BEARS!

by cityplANner on Apr 23, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bill King was good for the occasional one liner that made you think...

… but I think the Cardinals’ Mike Shannon may take the cake.

by RickeySteals on Apr 23, 2009 11:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Some of those are legitimately brilliant

I just remembered I love Eric Chavez.

by Joey C. on Apr 23, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

thanks for the link!

The Not-So-Casual Fan

by rktse on Apr 23, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A's sign a new player

and break a historic barrier. Not really sure if that’s suitable for work, so be cautious.

Also, if I’m not mistaken isn’t today the day that Paul Thomas’s ban should be lifted?

"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT

by travdog6 on Apr 23, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That's a very silly link, thank you!

but it sure would be nice if somewhere some player would feel safe coming out.

Go Sharks!

by stormtown on Apr 23, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

by Helloooo 1st on Apr 23, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let me be the first to say....

It’s about f#%$ing time.

"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Apr 23, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if Geren overheard Gallagher saying Bob's wife game him a real milf chubby.

So who’s coming up? Gio?
And props to any one who gets the reference.

by drink409 on Apr 23, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dustin Pedroia’s brother pleads guilty in sex case

WOODLAND, Calif.—The older brother of 2008 American League MVP Dustin Pedroia has pleaded guilty to engaging in sex acts with a minor.

Brett Pedroia, 30, admitted Thursday that he engaged in oral copulation four years ago with a boy between the ages of 10 and 14, the Yolo County court clerk’s office said. Another charge of oral copulation and two counts of lewd acts were dropped.

Sentencing was scheduled for June 30.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Apr 23, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs