by Steve
Everyone is pissed and worried about the Jason Peters situation. I completely understand it, and at press time am shivering at the idea of Langston Walker staying at left tackle. But here is another twist to the Peters situation some may not know. It is the way Eugene Parker, Peters agent, does business.
One of the premier young running backs in the game, Steven Jackson, is pulling the same thing in St Louis. He refuses to show up to camp and contract talks have come to a screeching halt since. It is a bit different since Jackson is on the final year of his rookie contract, but its still eerily similar to our own under paid pro bowler. Oh and did I mention Jackson is represented by Eugene Parker?
http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/410570.html
"All I mentioned to Eugene was that was fine, and I again mentioned that we really would like to get something done with him, and I advised him, though, that this would be considered an unexcused absence. He would be fined. And, I said as soon as he got into camp and he does show up, we would like to continue negotiations, but we will not be negotiating while he is out of camp."
Even further prove is of Devin Hester who also threatened to holdout if a new contract wasn't offered. Hester is also a Parker employer. The big difference there is, Hester showed up, and promptly was signed to a four year extension.
Why hasn't Peters or Jackson wised up and shown up? I don't know but it is pissing me off big time. I guess $15,000 a day, Peters' daily fine, isn't enough of a deterrent. Plus it has already been a week, and the pads have been on since Monday. Time to hit the panic button?
Thursday, July 31, 2008
MLB trade deadline
by Steve
(this shit is going to be updated all day son)
Jason Bay to the Red sox Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers, prospects to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh gets 3b Andy LaRoche, RHP Bryan Morris, OF Damien Moss, and P Craig Hanson. Manny Ramirez average with RISP is .307 while Jason Bay's is .216. Bay has played in obscurity in a non baseball market in a hitters ball park. He goes to arguably the hungriest baseball city in America. He has never played in the playoffs, he hasn't hit .300 since 2005 and strikes out a lot. The red sox got raped in this trade.
Manny is the most feared batter in a long time and probably the best post season player of the past 15 years. The red sox didn't just give up Manny they gave up prospects too. True, Moss is a middle of the road at best corner out fielder and Craig Hansen hasn't done much but he is only 24. They pay Bay $7.5 next year also. The Dodgers are now the favorite in the West and didn't have to give up Loney, Ethier or Kemp! Bryan Morris is a former first round pick and surviver of Tommy John surgery. It will be a long time for him to make any type of impact in the majors. Andy LaRoche, brother of Adam, could break out but at age 25 hasn't shown much power throughout his five years in the majors.
Griffey to the White Sox for RHP Nick Masset and 2b Danny Richar
Griffey is in significant decline and headed for FA in 2 months. He was in a rut and probably didn't have much reason to play out the rest of this season. The experiment in Cinci was a bust, they didn't make the playoffs, and he continued to be injured. He is an all time gamer and hopefully he does something to propel the Chisox to the post season. Masset and Richar are mediocre players but both have major league experience. Masset could be an asset in 08. (had to do it)
Arthur Rhodes to the Marlins for Gabby Hernandez
Again, the Mariners aren't going any where and thus don't need the wily vet Artie Rhodes so trade him. Hernandez is still young but struggling mightily in AAA. The Marlins get another lefty for the bullpen and don't give up too much. Decently solid trade for both ball clubs.
Ivan Rodriguez to Yanks for Kyle Farnsworth
Pitching for hitting? Yikes.. Ivan is deteriorating faster than my compost pile out back, actually even faster than George Posada. "He is a contact hitter" .295? Not making a real lot of contact. 5 dingers 32 rbi wha? Who is going to fill the set up role? Bruney, Marte, Edwar? Why do the Yankees continue to destroy their bullpen, their strong point at the beginning of the year, to try to improve mediocrity in other facets of the team? The real reason I have a problem with this is because it doesn't help Detroit AND the Yankees were better with Molina behind the dish. True he can't hit for shit but no one runs on the dude and there is nary a passed ball or lapse in defense. The pitching improved with him and the team was actually winning.
Mark Teixeira to Angels for Kotchman and RHP Marek
"Tex" is overrated. He is a surprisingly great fielder (even though it is first base and there shouldn't even be a gold glove for the position) and he can rake. Braves had to make this move since they are moving no where fast in a moderate NL East and are in 4th place. Teixeira is going to be a free agent after the season and will cash in big time. The move helps protect Vlad, but now the Braves own Kotchman's rights until 2011. He has only played 2 full seasons and has major upside still. Tex has a lower average, only 8 more dingers but 24 more rbi's. Is that just a product of where Kotchman is in the order? If the Angels win the WS it will quickly silence any criticism but if they don't this was a terrible trade, period.
Casey Blake to the Dodgers for Carlos Santana and Joe Meloan
Dodgers needed to solidify the infield and the Indians aren't going any where. Blake has had a solid year and following conventional wisdom will only improve moving to the NL. Santana could be a baller behind the dish in a year or two but how many catchers do the Indians need? Meloan is an end of the rotation guy still in AAA (24 years old)
After 4pm today, the Waiver deadline is Aug 31 (player must pass through waiver [no team picks up his contract before going to the minors] and then a player can be traded)
(this shit is going to be updated all day son)
Jason Bay to the Red sox Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers, prospects to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh gets 3b Andy LaRoche, RHP Bryan Morris, OF Damien Moss, and P Craig Hanson. Manny Ramirez average with RISP is .307 while Jason Bay's is .216. Bay has played in obscurity in a non baseball market in a hitters ball park. He goes to arguably the hungriest baseball city in America. He has never played in the playoffs, he hasn't hit .300 since 2005 and strikes out a lot. The red sox got raped in this trade.
Manny is the most feared batter in a long time and probably the best post season player of the past 15 years. The red sox didn't just give up Manny they gave up prospects too. True, Moss is a middle of the road at best corner out fielder and Craig Hansen hasn't done much but he is only 24. They pay Bay $7.5 next year also. The Dodgers are now the favorite in the West and didn't have to give up Loney, Ethier or Kemp! Bryan Morris is a former first round pick and surviver of Tommy John surgery. It will be a long time for him to make any type of impact in the majors. Andy LaRoche, brother of Adam, could break out but at age 25 hasn't shown much power throughout his five years in the majors.
Griffey to the White Sox for RHP Nick Masset and 2b Danny Richar
Griffey is in significant decline and headed for FA in 2 months. He was in a rut and probably didn't have much reason to play out the rest of this season. The experiment in Cinci was a bust, they didn't make the playoffs, and he continued to be injured. He is an all time gamer and hopefully he does something to propel the Chisox to the post season. Masset and Richar are mediocre players but both have major league experience. Masset could be an asset in 08. (had to do it)
Arthur Rhodes to the Marlins for Gabby Hernandez
Again, the Mariners aren't going any where and thus don't need the wily vet Artie Rhodes so trade him. Hernandez is still young but struggling mightily in AAA. The Marlins get another lefty for the bullpen and don't give up too much. Decently solid trade for both ball clubs.
Ivan Rodriguez to Yanks for Kyle Farnsworth
Pitching for hitting? Yikes.. Ivan is deteriorating faster than my compost pile out back, actually even faster than George Posada. "He is a contact hitter" .295? Not making a real lot of contact. 5 dingers 32 rbi wha? Who is going to fill the set up role? Bruney, Marte, Edwar? Why do the Yankees continue to destroy their bullpen, their strong point at the beginning of the year, to try to improve mediocrity in other facets of the team? The real reason I have a problem with this is because it doesn't help Detroit AND the Yankees were better with Molina behind the dish. True he can't hit for shit but no one runs on the dude and there is nary a passed ball or lapse in defense. The pitching improved with him and the team was actually winning.
Mark Teixeira to Angels for Kotchman and RHP Marek
"Tex" is overrated. He is a surprisingly great fielder (even though it is first base and there shouldn't even be a gold glove for the position) and he can rake. Braves had to make this move since they are moving no where fast in a moderate NL East and are in 4th place. Teixeira is going to be a free agent after the season and will cash in big time. The move helps protect Vlad, but now the Braves own Kotchman's rights until 2011. He has only played 2 full seasons and has major upside still. Tex has a lower average, only 8 more dingers but 24 more rbi's. Is that just a product of where Kotchman is in the order? If the Angels win the WS it will quickly silence any criticism but if they don't this was a terrible trade, period.
Casey Blake to the Dodgers for Carlos Santana and Joe Meloan
Dodgers needed to solidify the infield and the Indians aren't going any where. Blake has had a solid year and following conventional wisdom will only improve moving to the NL. Santana could be a baller behind the dish in a year or two but how many catchers do the Indians need? Meloan is an end of the rotation guy still in AAA (24 years old)
After 4pm today, the Waiver deadline is Aug 31 (player must pass through waiver [no team picks up his contract before going to the minors] and then a player can be traded)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Jim Negrych Promoted to AA
by Steve
Jim Negrych, a Buffalo product, has been promoted to Class AA
Altoona in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. The St Francis product, who also went to The University of Pittsburgh, is a straight beast. He owned in the Big East and in 2008 he owned high A ball.
He hit .370 with 36 doubles 62 rbi 5 hr and an OPS of .956. Dude can flat out rake. He is 23 5'10 180 and produced a lot of errors moving between 2nd and 3rd this season. But with the right coaching defense can be improved. His ceiling isn't high but the dude is a gamer. I could see him at least sniffing the big leagues perhaps next year.
In his AA debut he was hitting in the 3 hole, went 2-4 and had an RBI. Watch out AA Eastern League.
Jim Negrych, a Buffalo product, has been promoted to Class AA
Altoona in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. The St Francis product, who also went to The University of Pittsburgh, is a straight beast. He owned in the Big East and in 2008 he owned high A ball.He hit .370 with 36 doubles 62 rbi 5 hr and an OPS of .956. Dude can flat out rake. He is 23 5'10 180 and produced a lot of errors moving between 2nd and 3rd this season. But with the right coaching defense can be improved. His ceiling isn't high but the dude is a gamer. I could see him at least sniffing the big leagues perhaps next year.
In his AA debut he was hitting in the 3 hole, went 2-4 and had an RBI. Watch out AA Eastern League.
Platinum Sabres
by Steve
This just in, B. Thomas Golisano likes money. So much so, that he is adding ANOTHER level to the pricing scheme 1 SKP cooked up..
Three value games? A more expensive level? This is bullshit. I never heard of a billionaire caring so much about a few measly million dollars in my life. The value of the franchise has something like doubled since he bought it and he has to choke every dollar he can out of the team?
In the long run wouldn't it make more sense to say, lose money for a few years, while you and most of hockey believes you have the talent to compete and win the Stanley Cup for at least a few years then make money again? ANDDD if you Stanley Cup caliber team and you make it to or past the second round aren't you basically guaranteed to make money any way? Do us a favor Goly and sell to a local boy that is willing to spend to win, even if it means losing (money). pssht Billionaires..
This just in, B. Thomas Golisano likes money. So much so, that he is adding ANOTHER level to the pricing scheme 1 SKP cooked up..
The Buffalo Sabres have added a fifth “Platinum” category to its variable pricing schedule for the 2008-2009 season. The three Toronto games and a Friday night game against Montreal on February 6 will fulfill the Platinum category this year.
The Team has allocated the remaining thirty-seven home games by the traditional categories of Gold (10), Silver (15), Bronze (9) and Value (3).
Prices for Gold games will decrease by 15% from the previous year while prices for the remaining categories will increase on average 12%.
The team is currently making 500 season tickets available to “Blue and Gold Club” members and will make individual game tickets available for advance sale to pre-existing mini-pack subscribers this week. Mini-Pack subscribers will receive order forms via mail.
Three value games? A more expensive level? This is bullshit. I never heard of a billionaire caring so much about a few measly million dollars in my life. The value of the franchise has something like doubled since he bought it and he has to choke every dollar he can out of the team?
In the long run wouldn't it make more sense to say, lose money for a few years, while you and most of hockey believes you have the talent to compete and win the Stanley Cup for at least a few years then make money again? ANDDD if you Stanley Cup caliber team and you make it to or past the second round aren't you basically guaranteed to make money any way? Do us a favor Goly and sell to a local boy that is willing to spend to win, even if it means losing (money). pssht Billionaires..
Monday, July 28, 2008
Lynch offcially free
CASE CLOSED
Now we can concentrate on football? Actually I already kinda forgot about this.
PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't discipline Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch for a hit-and-run accident that left a woman injured.Lynch lost his license last month after he pleaded guilty to a traffic violation. He was driving his 2008 Porsche Cayenne SUV about 3:30 a.m. on May 31 when he hit a 27-year-old Ontario woman and kept going.
He could have faced criminal charges but reached a plea deal with prosecutors. The woman suffered a bruised hip and a cut to her thigh that required seven stitches.
Speaking at Bills training camp, Goodell said since Lynch pleaded guilty to traffic violation, there was no violation of the league's personal conduct policy.
Now we can concentrate on football? Actually I already kinda forgot about this.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Donte Whitner wants us to throw snowballs
Here is an alleged blog from Buffalo Bills own strong safety Donte Whitner. He discusses his guarantee to make the playoffs.Asked whether he thinks the Bills will make it to the postseason in 2008, Whitner says, “Do I expect us to make the playoffs? I’m guaranteeing it.”
his blog...
his blog...
LAST AND FINAL REASON IS THE FANS OF BUFFALO!!!! THEY WILL BE THE REASON WE MAKE OUR RUN. I WANT TO CHALLENGE EVERY FAN THAT ATTENDS A GAME IN BUFALO THIS YEAR.........LET ME SAY THIS CLEARY.........."LET'S MAKE BUFFALO THE SCARIEST PLACE TO PLAY IN THE NFL, WE WILL DO OUR PART ON THE FIELD BY BEING THE MOST PHYSICAL TEAM IN THE LEAGUE AND YOU GUYS DO YOUR PART BY CURSING, YELLING, THROWING SNOWBALLS WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO TO BRING IT HOME. CAN U ACCEPT THE BILL-EVE CHALLENGE? WILL YOU DO YOUR PART? THIS PIC SYMBOLIZES THE THE DETERMINATION OF THE NEW ERA BUFFALO BILLS!!!! PLEASE DOWNLOAD IT!!!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Bills training camp 7/26 w/ pictures
by Steve
Where the fuck is Peters?! Yeah, contracts aren't guaranteed, but what kind of plan is it to not even talk to your present employer about your demands/wishes? Not showing up for camp is a bad idea. I hate it. If Peters isn't there Monday something is getting torched. Play out this year or into this year and get a new 'tract by November. You are a pussy. Even Devon Hester caved like a bitch and showed up. You had one great year. Prove it wasn't a fluke. And don't give me the injury bullshit, e
ven if he blows out his knee or something the Bills aren't just gonna cut him..
Leodis where are you too dude? He has a bit more of an excuse though, since the people in front of him haven't signed. Whatever, get there by the time pads are on ass hole.
***Whoops he just signed** (five years and will be worth roughly $3.6 million a year.)
Any chance Losman is delt before September 1? Any?! Damn.. didn't think so.
Here's hoping no one pulls a Hargrove and decides to start punching Po in the grill and breaking glasses. shiaaaaaaat
Where the fuck is Peters?! Yeah, contracts aren't guaranteed, but what kind of plan is it to not even talk to your present employer about your demands/wishes? Not showing up for camp is a bad idea. I hate it. If Peters isn't there Monday something is getting torched. Play out this year or into this year and get a new 'tract by November. You are a pussy. Even Devon Hester caved like a bitch and showed up. You had one great year. Prove it wasn't a fluke. And don't give me the injury bullshit, e
ven if he blows out his knee or something the Bills aren't just gonna cut him..Leodis where are you too dude? He has a bit more of an excuse though, since the people in front of him haven't signed. Whatever, get there by the time pads are on ass hole.
***Whoops he just signed** (five years and will be worth roughly $3.6 million a year.)
Any chance Losman is delt before September 1? Any?! Damn.. didn't think so.
Here's hoping no one pulls a Hargrove and decides to start punching Po in the grill and breaking glasses. shiaaaaaaat
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