6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

[Scottdau]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Wow we actually held off the Tigers. Wilson you suck. Get your head right and cut that beard!

[ImTellinTim]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Hey, nice to see that Mauer's SLG is finally higher than his OBP!!

[TCM]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Joe Mauer went 3-4 with a hit of a lefty today. Looks like he's coming back nicely.

[av7]

Awesome game to go to. Got a ton of photos of the postgame firework show. I badmouthed Ellis all afternoon and he shuts me up during the game

[Chaos81]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Awesome game to go to

Any game with the 2011 Royals is, by definition, not an awesome game to go to.

[av7]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Any game with the 2011 Royals is, by definition, not an awesome game to go to.

I wasn't sure what to expect going into the game. I wouldn't of been surprised if the game ended up 2-1 for either team.

Bit surprised to see A) a Royals fan at the game and B) she was cute as hell

Phone ran on continuous shots during the fireworks show, came across some cool ones at the end. I wasn't expecting the fireworks to go past 10 minutes, pushed 25 or 30 minutes and they went all out.

Spoiler

[SPTO]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

The Blue Jays have no luck when it comes to closers lately. Francisco is a waste of space...Oh well at least it was a legit good hitter in Howard who sunk the team today.

I will be recording the Halladay start as the atmosphere is gonna be AMAZING. I only wish I could be there to stand up and cheer him as well.

[TCM]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

The Blue Jays have no luck when it comes to closers lately. Francisco is a waste of space...Oh well at least it was a legit good hitter in Howard who sunk the team today.

I will be recording the Halladay start as the atmosphere is gonna be AMAZING. I only wish I could be there to stand up and cheer him as well.

They should try to strike a deal with the Padres and get Heath Bell, If he's too much they could always go after K-rod.

[Chaos81]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

The Blue Jays have no luck when it comes to closers lately.

Royals recently said everyone is available. Maybe they'll trade for Soria. Although judging by this season, maybe that's not a necessarily a good thing.

[SPTO]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

I dunno what the plans are in regards to closers we do have a couple other guys on the roster who can close though....I'm guessing this'll be one of those situations where someone is tried out next season.

[jack1535]

They should try to strike a deal with the Padres and get Heath Bell, If he's too much they could always go after K-rod.

Nobody would want K-Rod when he is going to get 27.5M next year.

[ImTellinTim]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Nobody would want K-Rod when he is going to get 27.5M next year.

Actually, it's 17.5, and it's an option with a $3.5 million buyout.

http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2004/12/new-york-mets.html

Francisco Rodriguez rhp
3 years/$37M (2009-11), plus 2012 option

• 3 years/$37M (2009-11), plus 2012 option
  • signed by NY Mets as a free agent 12/9/08
  • $2M signing bonus
  • 09:$8.5M, 10:$11.5M, 11:$11.5M, 12:$17.5M option ($3.5M buyout)
    
  • 2012 option becomes guaranteed with:
    • 55 games finished in 2011, and
      
    • 100 games finished in 2010-11, and
    • doctors declare Rodriguez healthy after 2011
      
  • Rodriguez receives $3.5M termination buyout if 2012 option does not become guaranteed
  • annual performance bonuses, 2009-11:
    
    • $0.15M each for 50, 55 GF; $0.2M for 60 GF
  • 2012 performance bonuses:
    
    • $0.3M each for 50, 55 GF; $0.4M for 60 GF
  • limited no-trade clause allowing Rodriguez to block deals to 10 clubs
  • award bonuses: $50,000 for LCS MVP; $0.1M each for All Star, WS MVP; $0.1M for Cy Young ($75,000 for 2nd in vote, $50,000 for 3rd, $25,000 for 4th or 5th); $0.1M for MVP ($75,000 for 2nd in vote, $50,000 for 3rd, $25,000 for 4th or 5th); $0.1M for 1st-time Rolaids ($75,000 for 2nd in vote, $50,000 for 3rd, $25,000 for 4th or 5th); $0.2M for 2nd-time Rolaids; $0.4M for 3rd-time Rolaids; $0.8M for 4th-time Rolaids
    

If the Mets were going to trade him, it would probably be to a contender that needs an 8th inning guy so he doesn't reach the limit to make next year's option guaranteed.

[daflyboys]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Not even close on the check swing called strike 3 on Howard... not even close. I'll be awaiting the make-up call, Mr. Umpire.

[Scottdau]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Tie game! Come on Jays rough up Doc!

[Chaos81]

Re: 6/27 - 7/3 Game Discussion Thread

Bit surprised to see A) a Royals fan at the game and B) she was cute as hell

Why didn't you get me her number?