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2011 Blue Jays/MLB Thread

Kin

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Just thought it would come up. I'll start it off with some commentary:

The All-Star game is dumb.
 
So with Rivera being dealt for nothing, we are only a Francisco removed from Wells being dealt away for nothing which, when you think about it, is really something of an accomplishment.
 
I made the comment on twitter that this was the most exciting MLB All Star game I have seen this season. Someone is arguing against this. Oh the internet how you entertain me.
 
Darryl said:
I made the comment on twitter that this was the most exciting MLB All Star game I have seen this season. Someone is arguing against this. Oh the internet how you entertain me.

Clearly, the other MLB All Star game was so much better. Unfortunately, I missed that one too. :o
 
Darryl said:
I made the comment on twitter that this was the most exciting MLB All Star game I have seen this season. Someone is arguing against this. Oh the internet how you entertain me.

ESPN classic?
 
Clearly, they feel the All Star softball game was more exciting . . . and, I agree with them, if for no other reason than that it had significantly more Kate Upton.
 
AAA All-Stars vs. MLB All-Stars?  :-\ At least it gives us a look at some upcoming prospects and more importantly, its something different.
 
Floyd said:
So with Rivera being dealt for nothing, we are only a Francisco removed from Wells being dealt away for nothing which, when you think about it, is really something of an accomplishment.

The best part is, knowing the Dodgers and considering the fact the Jays sent cash along with Rivera, the Jays could actually end up with a prospect much better than trading Rivera should ever return.
 
Floyd said:
AAA All-Stars vs. MLB All-Stars?  :-\ At least it gives us a look at some upcoming prospects and more importantly, its something different.

No. The answer is simple. Tell the managers and the teams that it's a real game and needs to be treated as such. Cut the rosters down in terms of position players, eliminate the one player per team rule and have at it.
 
Busta Reims said:
Remember when the players actually took the All Star game seriously?

That's what I mean. "Fixing" the all-star game is as simple as telling people to take it seriously.
 
Saint Nik said:
Busta Reims said:
Remember when the players actually took the All Star game seriously?

That's what I mean. "Fixing" the all-star game is as simple as telling people to take it seriously.

Wasn't it Pete Rose who absolutely smoked a catcher at home in an All-Star game? Yeah, I'd say there was a time it was taken seriously. Though I do like the lighter side. - Like when Kruk (I think it was) turned his helmet bachwards when facing Randy Johnson.
 
Busta Reims said:
Floyd said:
So with Rivera being dealt for nothing, we are only a Francisco removed from Wells being dealt away for nothing which, when you think about it, is really something of an accomplishment.

The best part is, knowing the Dodgers and considering the fact the Jays sent cash along with Rivera, the Jays could actually end up with a prospect much better than trading Rivera should ever return.

Could the PTBNL or cash considertions become the $175,000 the Dodgers are paying over the remainder of the season or is there a realistic chance there could be an actual return in exchange for opening up a roster spot and a 40 man spot?
 
Floyd said:
Wasn't it Pete Rose who absolutely smoked a catcher at home in an All-Star game? Yeah, I'd say there was a time it was taken seriously. Though I do like the lighter side. - Like when Kruk (I think it was turned) his helmet bachwards when facing Randy Johnson.

That was Larry Walker against Johnson, but, yeah, that was at least entertaining. That's been lacking for a while as well.
 
gilmour4life said:
Could the PTBNL or cash considertions become the $175,000 the Dodgers are paying over the remainder of the season or is there a realistic chance there could be an actual return in exchange for opening up a roster spot and a 40 man spot?

It could be, but, you never know. I mean, this is the same team and GM that traded Carlos Santana for Casey Blake.
 
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