The "InsideNews" Twitter account (that I'm not repeating) who spread that ridiculous Longoria rumor is alive and kicking again. He insists that Prince Fielder is becoming a National as soon as he passes a physical. Keep in mind, he also said the Rays were trading Russ Canzler for Bobby Abreu six weeks ago and has since had Matt Garza traded to at least three teams. PSA of the day -- don't retweet that garbage. After all, Fielder is a Boras client and Heyman ALWAYS breaks those signings.
- The Red Sox traded Marco Scutaro to free up some cash to presumably make a run at Roy Oswalt. They are going to go with Mike Aviles and Nick Punto at shorstop, if you are to take them at their word.
- Tim Lincecum rejected the Giants offer of 5/100M over the weekend. Remember to thank whichever higher power you believe in for the Rays' management team every night because that could have easily been Matt Moore in a few years.
- We've nearly filled up the first bus for the trip on March 11th. If you haven't signed up yet, do so this week as we need to turn in our final numbers by Friday.
- Nick Cafardo thinks that Pena's addition frees the Rays up to trade B.J. Upton for help at shortstop or catcher, without mentioning any potential targets. Likely because there aren't any targets on the market right now.
- In case you haven't noticed, and by the attendance numbers you haven't, your USF Bulls are 6-2 in Big East play. Good on them.
- If you have SiriusXM radio, Rich Herrera has been hosting the Sunday afternoon show for the last two weeks. Not sure if this is a regular gig for him, but feel free to follow him at @RBIRich to see what he is up to these days.
Also, please take the time to look over the
Festivus thread and leave any opinions you may have on the topic in there. The admins will refrain from commenting on anything until the day is over.
No mention of UCF BB?
DeadeyeRR - January 23, 2012
I don't think anyone on the site follows them.
Hatfield - January 23, 2012
No one worth mentioning
DeadeyeRR - January 23, 2012
was throwing the area a bone
I’m the only one who cares about UCF hoops here. Sad they’re playing so well and are drawing flies at the Forum for games
Jason Collette - January 23, 2012 via iPhone app
I still follow UCF Athletics also
Transplanted - January 23, 2012
I definitely care.
Still a student here. I was at the Memphis game. That place was rockin, really awesome atmosphere that night. Now that we’ve finally beaten them, we can stop rushing the court for beating unranked teams…
JSeverin - January 23, 2012
Is RBIRich's show before or after Batting Average Digest?
FreeZorilla - January 23, 2012
has been on from 4 to 7
Jason Collette - January 23, 2012 via iPhone app
Why do people still think we are trading Upton for a SS?
When we have 2 of the around the corner. Why would we improve our offense , just to then go and detract from it? How many offensive minded Shortstops are left anyways? I’ll take defense first at Shortstop and Catcher.
Peter Piontek - January 23, 2012
Agreed. Only a stopgap like Scutaro would have made sense...
Whether Beckham can be a MLB SS, I dont know. But Hak Ju Lee certainly looks good.
td32 - January 23, 2012
Although Reid Brignac also looked like the SS of the future after destroying A+ around the same age
And look how that turned out.
Barnacles - January 23, 2012
different park/league
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
Lee probably has a better skill set that'll allow him to succeed
Transplanted - January 23, 2012
he's different. that's for sure.
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
I'm hoping at least one of our SS prospects will keep it up
The problem is we don’t really have any at C
benderbrodriguez - January 23, 2012
yup yup
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
I think that many/ most people just look at where the Rays were lacking offense last season
and try to “upgrade” from an area of perceived strength. Many view Upton as disposable with Jennings as his replacement. This is not my view but this is what I think is the view of the common fan.
Moore Guerreri and Cheese - January 23, 2012
The line of thinking is that Upton's marginal utility over a COF of Guyer/Fuld is not worth $7 mill
I wouldn’t throw it at SS, so much as a farm restocking
FreeZorilla - January 23, 2012
I agree with this.
Although I still can’t see us trading him unless we are out of it at the deadline. I think he has a pretty big year.
Peter Piontek - January 23, 2012
Brignac/Upton to Bravos for Delgado or Perez and Bethancourt.
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
Helly, Upton, and Davis for Tulo
Dbullsfan - January 23, 2012
I like terdoslavich too
BossmanJunior333 - January 23, 2012 via mobile
I've never owned a jersey in my life but that is one I would consider buying
Barnacles - January 23, 2012
yeah. not a ton, but he's a dec thro-in guy that likely has more value to us than them.
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
dbullsfam, i hid that. mods can still see it, but hopefully spambots wont.
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
thanks good catch, prolly shouldn't have done that, just woke up brain is hardly working
is it good or bad I come here before I even think about breakfast
Dbullsfan - January 23, 2012
i generally do the same
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
Steve ishandking the sign ups so drop him a line
Jason Collette - January 23, 2012
Ugh - typing on iPads on turbulent flights sucks
Jason Collette - January 23, 2012
And im sure they dont appreciate you drinking either
BossmanJunior333 - January 23, 2012 via mobile
Is there a deadline to add another WC spot for this year?
JoeMasGlasses - January 23, 2012
Probably whenever he feels like it
It’s Bud’s idea.
joeybw - January 23, 2012
March 1st or 5th if I recall
Jason Collette - January 23, 2012
The same day Fielder finally signs!
Transplanted - January 23, 2012
I'd have to imagine that some GMs aren't too thrilled with this.
It might change the way some teams that are close to contending construct their roster. Not knowing this late seems silly.
JoeMasGlasses - January 23, 2012
wait it isnt official?
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
They approved it
But didn’t say whether it’d start in 2012 or 2013
Transplanted - January 23, 2012
wow. i just assumed it started this year. weird.
rglass44 - January 23, 2012
Isn't it silly?
Hatfield - January 23, 2012
quite
benderbrodriguez - January 23, 2012
Is the one game playoff official?
JoeMasGlasses - January 23, 2012
Nooooobody knows
benderbrodriguez - January 23, 2012
They'll decide the last second when they know the Red Sox will miss the playoffs
Ben Tumbling - January 23, 2012
lol
benderbrodriguez - January 23, 2012
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