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Post by SlamaLamaDingDong on Feb 20, 2013 14:31:42 GMT -8
Mike Napoli still available. There is NO other Starting Catcher available that will offer the power output that Napoli can. Top Catchers are all off the Board: Posey, Mauer, Molina, Montero, and Santana. The last C available that will fill a huge hole in your lineup. After Napoli there will be slim pickings at that position. Take advantage of the other Managers and grab Napoli while you still can.
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Post by roidrage on Feb 21, 2013 7:18:06 GMT -8
Hey Jose Fernandez,
Watch where you throw the ball you rookie Mother Plunker!!
I can't bear another injury to Stanton to begin a season...
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Post by JL on Feb 21, 2013 20:43:53 GMT -8
Since there's SIX pages of posts (shows how awesome the managers in this league are) I have posted a spreadsheet of all trades line by line on the first page/post. That way it's easy to reference -Commish
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Post by Mickey's Mantles on Feb 22, 2013 9:57:57 GMT -8
Since there's SIX pages of posts (shows how awesome the managers in this league are) I have posted a spreadsheet of all trades line by line on the first page/post. That way it's easy to reference -Commish
freaking awesome addition joe - great work as always!
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Post by greenmonsters on Feb 23, 2013 9:33:53 GMT -8
Any interest in Alex Gordon? trade him straight for another keeper or mid round pick.
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Post by SlamaLamaDingDong on Feb 24, 2013 11:10:41 GMT -8
Jeffrey Loria's "Letter to our Fans" VIERA -- Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria took out a full-page ad in all three major South Florida daily newspapers on Sunday in which he explained not only the team's decision-making, but appealed to fans to stay the course with the franchise. Loria also plans to speak with the media on Monday. Here, word for word, is what Loria wrote. Let's hear it. After reading Loria's letter, tell us what you think: LETTER TO OUR FANS It's no secret that last season was not our best -- actually it was one of our worst. In large part, our performance on the field stunk and something needed to be done. As a result of some bold moves, many grabbed hold of our tough yet necessary decision only to unleash a vicious cycle of negativity. As the owner of the ballclub, the buck stops with me and I take my share of the blame where it's due. However, many of the things being said about us are simply not true. I've sat by quietly and allowed this to continue. Now it's time for me to respond to our most important constituents, the fans who love the game of baseball. THE ROSTER Losing is unacceptable to me. It's incumbant upon us to take swift action and make bold moves when there are glaring problems. The controversial trade we made with the Toronto Blue Jays was approved by Commissioner Bud Selig and has been almost universally celebrated by baseball experts outside of Miami for its value. We hope, with an open mind, our community can reflect on the fact that we had one of the worst records in baseball. Acquiring high-profile players just didn't work, and nearly everyone on our team underperformed as compared to their career numbers. Our plan for the year ahead is to leverage our young talent and create a homegrown roster of long-term players who can win. In fact, objective experts have credited us with going from the 28th ranked Minor League system in baseball to the 5th best during this period. Of the Top 100 Minor Leaguers rated by MLB Network, we have six -- tied for the most of any team in the league. We'll evaluate this roster and possibly bring in additional talent based on our assessment of what we need. The very same naysayers who are currently skeptical once attacked us for bringing Pudge Rodriguez to the Marlins in 2003. More than any other, that move contributed to our World Series Championship. THE BALLPARK The ballpark issue has been repeatedly reported incorrectly and there are some very negative accustations being thrown around. It ain't true, folks. Those who have attacked us are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. The majority of public funding came from hotel taxes, the burden of which is incurred by tourists who are visiting our city, NOT the resident taxpayers. The Marlins organization also agreed to contribute $161.2 million toward the ballpark, plus the cost of the garage complex. In addition, the Marlins receive no operating subsidy from local government funding. The ballpark required that all debt service is paid by existing revenue. Furthermore, many are attacking the County's method of financing for its contribution, but the Marlins had nothing at all to do with that. The fact is, with your help, we built Marlins Park, a crown jewel in our beautiful Miami skyline, which has won over twenty design and architecture awards and will help make us a premiere ballclub moving forward. OUR FINANCES The simple fact is that we don't have unlimited funds, nor does any baseball team or business. Fans didn't turn out last season as much as we'd like, even with the high-profile players the columnists decry us having traded. The main ingredient to a successful ball club is putting together a winning team, including a ncecessary core of young talent. Are we fiscally capable and responsible enough to fill the roster with talented players, invest in the daily demands of running a world-class organization and bring a World Series back to Miami? Absolutely! Is it sound business sense to witness an expensive roster with a terrible record and sit idly by doing nothing? No. I can and will invest in building a winner, but last season wasn't sustainable and we needed to start from scratch quickly to build this team from the ground up. COMMUNICATION An organization is only as good as its connection with the community. We know we can do a better job communicating with our fans. That starts now. From this point forward we can ensure fans and the entire community that we will keep you abreast of our plan, rationale and motivations. Amidst the current news coverage, it an be easy to forget how far we went together not so long ago. In 2003, I helped bring a second World Series Title to South Florida. We know how to build a winning team, and have every intention of doing so again. I know you share my passion for great Marlins baseball, my love of MIami and my desire to win again. We're in this together and I humbly ask that we start fresh, watch us mature qjuickly as a ball club, and root for the home team in 2013. Read more here: miamiherald.typepad.com/fish_bytes/2013/02/jeffrey-lorias-letter-to-our-fans.html#storylink=cpy
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Post by Global Moderator on Feb 24, 2013 14:33:47 GMT -8
Attention C2C-ers... I've been talking to Joe about his move. Seeing that he is very busy shopping for cowboy boots and a pickup truck with steer horns on the hood, and being the nice guy that I am, I offered to put down the knitting needles (thanks to Joe Culley for that great line) for a bit and help him out with keeping up with all the trades going on in the LOTG. Plus, it keeps me out of trouble. Joe has granted me Moderator privileges to help with posting trades, so play nice or I'll delete you. LOL The (Retired) Yard Man
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Post by SlamaLamaDingDong on Feb 24, 2013 14:39:47 GMT -8
Muahahaha! Slowly but surely we will reel you back in.
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Post by cuse11 on Feb 24, 2013 17:22:54 GMT -8
Brandon Phillips for a reasonable offer. Keeper deadline 4 days away.
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Post by cupofjo on Feb 24, 2013 19:07:05 GMT -8
Just couldn't stay away Glad to see you around in some capacity Rick.
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Post by Global Moderator on Feb 25, 2013 7:42:45 GMT -8
Just couldn't stay away Glad to see you around in some capacity Rick. "You can take the boy out of baseball, but you can't take baseball out of the boy."-The Yard Man
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Post by Global Moderator on Feb 25, 2013 8:45:16 GMT -8
If your Avatar logo here is appearing as a white square, it's most likely because you had your image hosted on Joe's www.j-livingston.com site and that site has been taken down.
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Post by roidrage on Feb 25, 2013 18:47:22 GMT -8
Glad to see you scabbing Rick/Yard Man.....unfortunately, the trade activity has petered out in the past couple of weeks.
Perhaps Milkman has a few trades left in him? He has traded half his team and he now has 26 picks in the first two rounds...I almost gave him a 7th round pick for Jameson Tailon. I think he's using Jedi mind tricks...lol
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Post by milkman on Feb 25, 2013 19:19:14 GMT -8
still got trades to make Joe, if anyone is interesting in Kung Fu Panda, Jordan Zim or Mat Latos a couple days left to make a trade. the pitchers can be had for picks, and panda is available for an ace!
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Post by cuse11 on Feb 26, 2013 7:49:31 GMT -8
Trade 27
Evil Empire sends his 15-15 pick and Brandon Phillips to Milkman for his 10-9 pick
Moderator: Rosters and Draft board have been updated
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