Re: Is the Balance of Power Shifting in the N.L. East
</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
RyGuy78 said:
</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
As for the Phillies, after the way they've treated Millwood and pretty much badmouthed him under their breath, I wouldn't come back if they offered me double last years salary (if I was Millwood). They sign Milton and pretty much declare "we don't need you". Then they offer Arbitration and say "please come back, besides you need us". Need you? Wait a minute here, I was for SURE that a good pitcher like Millwood who put up last years ONLY one hitter, was ALWAYS in the market?! Isn't he?! When did this change? when did his ERA shoot up from 3.00 to 8.00 in the eyes of every major league team out there?! Did he get injured and I missed it? Sounds more like a bunch of BS to me. Millwood could have his pick of any damn team, he doesn't need the Phillies or the crap they've been pulling aimed at hurting his image. They didn't handle that situation very well at all, and if this is the direction Baseball is headed, I'm not liking it one bit. First the Yanks pull that crap with Sheff, and then it now appears the Phils were attempting to make Millwood look bad so they could get him back for cheap! Alot of dirty dealings and scams going on, now you can ask the infamous question: "Where's the Commish during all of this crap?"
The Marlins will be good no matter what next year, but as I have expressed pretty plainly in this post, they have pretty much just as good a chance as the Spos, Phils, and even the METS at this point at taking home the Title. I'm going to wait until most of the deals are done and made before I pick my favorites. At this point, based on the directions the teams are taking, I'm pickin' the 'Spos or Mets for my favorites. That was the basis of the original question in this post, eh?
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">
You obviously don't know the whole story about the Millwood situation. His agent is asking for way too much money for his client and this is why there isn't any interest in him. To make matters worse his agent is Scott Boras who is Scott Rolen's agent. Anyway, the Phils aren't trying to get him for cheap because he would get a nice one year deal and then can sign with another team next year.
It's also plain to see that you are a Mets fan. Sorry, I can't see the Mets being the favorites in the NL East. For now the Braves are the team to beat. On paper now and based on last year, the Phils and Marlins pose the biggest threat to overturning the Braves atop the division.
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">
If the Phils wanted Millwood cheap then they wouldn't offer him arbitration. They know that if he accepts that he is going to get a hefty pay raise. If the market is so hot for Millwood then how come he hasn't received one single offer? It's possible, with the market being so cold for all free agents this winter, that Millwood will accept arbitration for a one year deal then test the market again next offseason.
As for the power shifting in the NL East, I believe it is. The Braves lost Sheff, Javy, and Maddux and havn't made one significant signing yet. The Marlins may have lost Lee and Pudge, but rumors are circulating about Javy landing there. With their pitching staff, they will always be competitive. The Mets have signed Kaz Matsui, but have a long ways to go before they are serious contenders. Their pitching staff, starters and bullpen, has way too many question marks in it. The Phils had the offense and are trying to sure up the pitching staff. They signed a premier closer, and traded for Milton, who has potential, but has yet to live up to it. The only thing that scares me about the Phils pitching staff is that there is no true number one. I don't even consider Millwood, if he re-signs, as a number one. Someone has to emerge from their talented group of starters and guarantee a solid outing every fifth day.
I really can't talk much about the Expos either. They've lost Vlad and Vazquez, and rumors are around that Vidro is next. Nick Johnson is a solid, very solid player. I like the make up of him. Rivera has yet to prove he is worthy of a starting spot in anyone's lineup.
The NL East seems like a race between three teams. The Braves, Phils, and Marlins. I only add the
Braves because they seem to step up every year. This year is going to be much harder for them because the division is so balanced. On paper, the Phils and Marlins are better than the Braves. But paper champions don't win world series titles.
</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
RyGuy78 said:
</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
As for the Phillies, after the way they've treated Millwood and pretty much badmouthed him under their breath, I wouldn't come back if they offered me double last years salary (if I was Millwood). They sign Milton and pretty much declare "we don't need you". Then they offer Arbitration and say "please come back, besides you need us". Need you? Wait a minute here, I was for SURE that a good pitcher like Millwood who put up last years ONLY one hitter, was ALWAYS in the market?! Isn't he?! When did this change? when did his ERA shoot up from 3.00 to 8.00 in the eyes of every major league team out there?! Did he get injured and I missed it? Sounds more like a bunch of BS to me. Millwood could have his pick of any damn team, he doesn't need the Phillies or the crap they've been pulling aimed at hurting his image. They didn't handle that situation very well at all, and if this is the direction Baseball is headed, I'm not liking it one bit. First the Yanks pull that crap with Sheff, and then it now appears the Phils were attempting to make Millwood look bad so they could get him back for cheap! Alot of dirty dealings and scams going on, now you can ask the infamous question: "Where's the Commish during all of this crap?"
The Marlins will be good no matter what next year, but as I have expressed pretty plainly in this post, they have pretty much just as good a chance as the Spos, Phils, and even the METS at this point at taking home the Title. I'm going to wait until most of the deals are done and made before I pick my favorites. At this point, based on the directions the teams are taking, I'm pickin' the 'Spos or Mets for my favorites. That was the basis of the original question in this post, eh?
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">
You obviously don't know the whole story about the Millwood situation. His agent is asking for way too much money for his client and this is why there isn't any interest in him. To make matters worse his agent is Scott Boras who is Scott Rolen's agent. Anyway, the Phils aren't trying to get him for cheap because he would get a nice one year deal and then can sign with another team next year.
It's also plain to see that you are a Mets fan. Sorry, I can't see the Mets being the favorites in the NL East. For now the Braves are the team to beat. On paper now and based on last year, the Phils and Marlins pose the biggest threat to overturning the Braves atop the division.
<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">
If the Phils wanted Millwood cheap then they wouldn't offer him arbitration. They know that if he accepts that he is going to get a hefty pay raise. If the market is so hot for Millwood then how come he hasn't received one single offer? It's possible, with the market being so cold for all free agents this winter, that Millwood will accept arbitration for a one year deal then test the market again next offseason.
As for the power shifting in the NL East, I believe it is. The Braves lost Sheff, Javy, and Maddux and havn't made one significant signing yet. The Marlins may have lost Lee and Pudge, but rumors are circulating about Javy landing there. With their pitching staff, they will always be competitive. The Mets have signed Kaz Matsui, but have a long ways to go before they are serious contenders. Their pitching staff, starters and bullpen, has way too many question marks in it. The Phils had the offense and are trying to sure up the pitching staff. They signed a premier closer, and traded for Milton, who has potential, but has yet to live up to it. The only thing that scares me about the Phils pitching staff is that there is no true number one. I don't even consider Millwood, if he re-signs, as a number one. Someone has to emerge from their talented group of starters and guarantee a solid outing every fifth day.
I really can't talk much about the Expos either. They've lost Vlad and Vazquez, and rumors are around that Vidro is next. Nick Johnson is a solid, very solid player. I like the make up of him. Rivera has yet to prove he is worthy of a starting spot in anyone's lineup.
The NL East seems like a race between three teams. The Braves, Phils, and Marlins. I only add the
Braves because they seem to step up every year. This year is going to be much harder for them because the division is so balanced. On paper, the Phils and Marlins are better than the Braves. But paper champions don't win world series titles.
Comment