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  • bravosfan
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    • Jul 2002
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    Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

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    Although reeling from the news that Vladimir Guerrero was in and out of their grasp in just 24 hours, apparently on his way to Anaheim, the Mets already are mulling their next target - Greg Maddux. Members of the organization believe Fred Wilpon could be convinced to use the $10 million to $11 million that was ticketed for Guerrero on Maddux.

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    Of course, there's no guarantee Wilpon has any further appetite to spend, even if he's one superstar from playoff contention. With the payroll already at $80 million, Wilpon might just as well be glad Guerrero chose the Angels, at least if the owner's intention is to save money.

    But Wilpon no longer can pretend he's broke. Met employees now know there's a "special player" fund hidden in the owner's financial empire. That's why there's internal pressure to begin chasing Maddux. The Mets' off-season machinery may not be unplugged just yet.

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    Steve Avery can't be too far away. Might as well sign Dave Justice, too.

    Seriously, I really doubt that Maddux would go to New York, even though Glavine's there. He's a very laid back guy, I don't think he would want to put up with the NY media. But if they're willing to give him $10-11 mil, perhaps he could be 'persuaded'.
  • nyisles16
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    • Apr 2003
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    Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

    the yanks went after him when he was a FA a few years ago - only drove up the price for him to sign w/ Atlanta.. he did not want to come to NY - so what will change??

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    • nyisles16
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      • Apr 2003
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      Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

      the yanks went after him when he was a FA a few years ago - only drove up the price for him to sign w/ Atlanta.. he did not want to come to NY - so what will change??

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      • nyisles16
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        • Apr 2003
        • 8317

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        Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

        the yanks went after him when he was a FA a few years ago - only drove up the price for him to sign w/ Atlanta.. he did not want to come to NY - so what will change??

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        • philliesfan980
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          • Jul 2002
          • 1077

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          Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

          From what I was hearing earlier in the offseason, he really wanted to go to SD to finish his career. If he goes to the Mets, I think his game will be hurt tremendiously. If you remember, Glavine didn't pitch that poorly on the road, but really struggled alot at home. The questec system really messes up finesse guys like Glavine and Maddux, because the ump's don't want to give them the border line strikes.

          Maddux is a shell of his former self. His fastball tops out in the mid 80's now and it just isn't working anymore. Can he be a good #3 or #4? Of course. I think the best option for him would be the Cubs, where he wouldn't be the main guy, and could tutor that great young staff.

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          • philliesfan980
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            • Jul 2002
            • 1077

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            Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

            From what I was hearing earlier in the offseason, he really wanted to go to SD to finish his career. If he goes to the Mets, I think his game will be hurt tremendiously. If you remember, Glavine didn't pitch that poorly on the road, but really struggled alot at home. The questec system really messes up finesse guys like Glavine and Maddux, because the ump's don't want to give them the border line strikes.

            Maddux is a shell of his former self. His fastball tops out in the mid 80's now and it just isn't working anymore. Can he be a good #3 or #4? Of course. I think the best option for him would be the Cubs, where he wouldn't be the main guy, and could tutor that great young staff.

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            • philliesfan980
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              • Jul 2002
              • 1077

              #7
              Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

              From what I was hearing earlier in the offseason, he really wanted to go to SD to finish his career. If he goes to the Mets, I think his game will be hurt tremendiously. If you remember, Glavine didn't pitch that poorly on the road, but really struggled alot at home. The questec system really messes up finesse guys like Glavine and Maddux, because the ump's don't want to give them the border line strikes.

              Maddux is a shell of his former self. His fastball tops out in the mid 80's now and it just isn't working anymore. Can he be a good #3 or #4? Of course. I think the best option for him would be the Cubs, where he wouldn't be the main guy, and could tutor that great young staff.

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              • rsox
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                • Feb 2003
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                Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin, which i think would be a good choice for him,
                he would be a great addition to go with that young pitching staff, they should be a contender again next season, and Maddux would likely get to make 5 or 6 starts against the Braves, that would have to be a plus for him.

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                • rsox
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                  • Feb 2003
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                  Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

                  Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin, which i think would be a good choice for him,
                  he would be a great addition to go with that young pitching staff, they should be a contender again next season, and Maddux would likely get to make 5 or 6 starts against the Braves, that would have to be a plus for him.

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                  • rsox
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                    • Feb 2003
                    • 6309

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                    Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

                    Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin, which i think would be a good choice for him,
                    he would be a great addition to go with that young pitching staff, they should be a contender again next season, and Maddux would likely get to make 5 or 6 starts against the Braves, that would have to be a plus for him.

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                    • cub
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                      • Mar 2003
                      • 1126

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                      Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

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                      rsox said:
                      Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin.

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                      Where are you getting this? The Sun-Times reported yesterday that he wants to go to Chicago.

                      In fact, from Sportsline.com today:

                      "The Miami Herald reported Marlins GM Larry Beinfest said the team had no intentions at present of signing a high-profile player to supplement the roster -- despite reports everyone from Vladimir Guerrero to Greg Maddux might be ripe for the picking. The Herald also said free-agent outfielder Raul Mondesi told a Puerto Rican newspaper he was close to a deal with the Marlins, but a league source said there was no truth to that statement. Earlier, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, citing industry sources, reported the Marlins were examining a number of options from Guerrero to Maddux to Jason Kendall."

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                      • cub
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                        • Mar 2003
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                        rsox said:
                        Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin.

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                        Where are you getting this? The Sun-Times reported yesterday that he wants to go to Chicago.

                        In fact, from Sportsline.com today:

                        "The Miami Herald reported Marlins GM Larry Beinfest said the team had no intentions at present of signing a high-profile player to supplement the roster -- despite reports everyone from Vladimir Guerrero to Greg Maddux might be ripe for the picking. The Herald also said free-agent outfielder Raul Mondesi told a Puerto Rican newspaper he was close to a deal with the Marlins, but a league source said there was no truth to that statement. Earlier, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, citing industry sources, reported the Marlins were examining a number of options from Guerrero to Maddux to Jason Kendall."

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                        • cub
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                          • Mar 2003
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                          Re: Maddux and Glavine - Together Again?

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                          rsox said:
                          Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin.

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                          Where are you getting this? The Sun-Times reported yesterday that he wants to go to Chicago.

                          In fact, from Sportsline.com today:

                          "The Miami Herald reported Marlins GM Larry Beinfest said the team had no intentions at present of signing a high-profile player to supplement the roster -- despite reports everyone from Vladimir Guerrero to Greg Maddux might be ripe for the picking. The Herald also said free-agent outfielder Raul Mondesi told a Puerto Rican newspaper he was close to a deal with the Marlins, but a league source said there was no truth to that statement. Earlier, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, citing industry sources, reported the Marlins were examining a number of options from Guerrero to Maddux to Jason Kendall."

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                          • rsox
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                            • Feb 2003
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                            cub said:
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                            rsox said:
                            Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin.

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                            Where are you getting this? The Sun-Times reported yesterday that he wants to go to Chicago.

                            In fact, from Sportsline.com today:

                            "The Miami Herald reported Marlins GM Larry Beinfest said the team had no intentions at present of signing a high-profile player to supplement the roster -- despite reports everyone from Vladimir Guerrero to Greg Maddux might be ripe for the picking. The Herald also said free-agent outfielder Raul Mondesi told a Puerto Rican newspaper he was close to a deal with the Marlins, but a league source said there was no truth to that statement. Earlier, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, citing industry sources, reported the Marlins were examining a number of options from Guerrero to Maddux to Jason Kendall."

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                            The reports are, if Maddux does not get a multi year contract from another team, then, the Marlins may make him an offer.

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                            • rsox
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                              • Feb 2003
                              • 6309

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                              cub said:
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                              rsox said:
                              Right now it looks like Maddux may end up a Marlin.

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                              Where are you getting this? The Sun-Times reported yesterday that he wants to go to Chicago.

                              In fact, from Sportsline.com today:

                              "The Miami Herald reported Marlins GM Larry Beinfest said the team had no intentions at present of signing a high-profile player to supplement the roster -- despite reports everyone from Vladimir Guerrero to Greg Maddux might be ripe for the picking. The Herald also said free-agent outfielder Raul Mondesi told a Puerto Rican newspaper he was close to a deal with the Marlins, but a league source said there was no truth to that statement. Earlier, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, citing industry sources, reported the Marlins were examining a number of options from Guerrero to Maddux to Jason Kendall."

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                              The reports are, if Maddux does not get a multi year contract from another team, then, the Marlins may make him an offer.

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