Author Topic: Fielder (Read 288118 times)

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #1525 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:29:28 pm »

Why are we the only team that's so dumb. I mean where are the other teams on fielder with as much rumors as us. One day we're the leading choice then the next day we are out of it. Just offer the prince something big or gtfo of there.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1526 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:32:38 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on January 06, 2012, 02:26:04 pm

Would be crazy to see them go from 60's in 2010 payroll to 120 in 2012.

their new TV deal alone brings in $80 million per, so not that crazy

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20100927-Rangers-new-20-year-2344.ece

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1527 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:34:19 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on January 06, 2012, 02:32:38 pm

their new TV deal alone brings in $80 million per, so not that crazy

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20100927-Rangers-new-20-year-2344.ece

Crazy as in, awesome that the ownership is willing to support the team in such a strong way.

Evolution33 · « **Reply #1528 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:42:18 pm »

This is an interesting listen.

http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/jim-bowden-host-of-inside-pitch-on-mlb-networ

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1529 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:44:05 pm »

I love JimBo on the radio.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #1530 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:44:15 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on January 06, 2012, 02:34:19 pm

Crazy as in, awesome that the ownership is willing to support the team in such a strong way.

It's really too bad the Lerners aren't likely to go bankrupt any time soon.

comish4lif · « **Reply #1531 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:54:24 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on January 06, 2012, 02:44:05 pm

I love JimBo on the radio.

Me too, I much prefer him on my radio than as my GM.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #1532 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:56:46 pm »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on January 06, 2012, 02:44:15 pm

It's really too bad the Lerners aren't likely to go bankrupt any time soon.

#philanthropy

comish4lif · « **Reply #1533 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:56:58 pm »

Quote from: Evolution33 on January 06, 2012, 02:42:18 pm

This is an interesting listen.

http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/jim-bowden-host-of-inside-pitch-on-mlb-networ

OMG. Jim says that the Team runs everything big through a Board of Directors.... that sounds like a mess.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1534 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:58:35 pm »

/disgruntled former employe

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #1535 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:08:29 pm »

Quote from: comish4lif on January 06, 2012, 02:56:58 pm

OMG. Jim says that the Team runs everything big through a Board of Directors.... that sounds like a mess.

That's been a rumour for a very long time, hasn't it?

InsaneBoost · « **Reply #1536 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:09:42 pm »

I think what Bowden said was 100% spot on.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1537 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:09:50 pm »

Well it's not a rumor any longer.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #1538 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:18:59 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on January 06, 2012, 03:09:50 pm

Well it's not a rumor any longer.

I figured everyone accepted it as facts a long time ago, maybe not?

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1539 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:31:00 pm »

Quote from: MarquisDeSade on January 06, 2012, 03:18:59 pm

I figured everyone accepted it as facts a long time ago, maybe not?

That news came out in 2007. The GM needs to put together a business case for all moves.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1540 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:35:33 pm »

Of course old man Lerner is free to make deals with Boras without saying a thing to the board.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #1541 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:36:13 pm »

Well yeah, it is his team.

comish4lif · « **Reply #1542 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:37:16 pm »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on January 06, 2012, 03:31:00 pm

That news came out in 2007. The GM needs to put together a business case for all moves.

If I was a GM, I think I'd just want to know what my budget was for the next 5 years or so and then be free to operate within those parameters....

Jedgi · « **Reply #1543 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:39:43 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on January 06, 2012, 01:43:29 pm

PS - some useful contributions recently from a few of the newer posters!

Well thanks, it's so strange to be on a board where I can say a suggestion I have for the Nats and the like and not get flamed and attacked beyond belief for it. I'm too used to the hockey message boards where all Caps fans are pessimists and all fans of other good teams are obnoxious.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1544 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:44:58 pm »

Quote from: comish4lif on January 06, 2012, 03:37:16 pm

If I was a GM, I think I'd just want to know what my budget was for the next 5 years or so and then be free to operate within those parameters....

Every boss I've ever had is an idiot which is why I insist on complete autonomy as a requirement for my services.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #1545 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:50:35 pm »

Quote from: Mr Clean on January 06, 2012, 12:48:59 pm

Check out what they are saying in Taiwan re Fielder:

http://www.natsenquirer.com

I think she made some rather salient points in that intro.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1546 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:56:05 pm »

Quote from: comish4lif on January 06, 2012, 02:56:58 pm

OMG. Jim says that the Team runs everything big through a Board of Directors.... that sounds like a mess.

Prince big or Werth big, I would hope so- those are $100 million plus decisions that will be on the books for the better part of a decade. Forbes has the team valued at $417 million, so you're talking about a contract worth more than a quarter of the entire franchise. If he means Gio trade big, that's another issue

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #1547 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:00:48 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on January 06, 2012, 03:56:05 pm

Prince big or Werth big, I would hope so- those are $100 million plus decisions that will be on the books for the better part of a decade. Forbes has the team valued at $417 million, so you're talking about a contract worth more than a quarter of the entire franchise. If he means Gio trade big, that's another issue

Yeah - agreed. Depends on what is meant by 'everything big.' It's not ideal, but it's probably to be expected.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #1548 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:03:06 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on January 06, 2012, 03:56:05 pm

Prince big or Werth big, I would hope so- those are $100 million plus decisions that will be on the books for the better part of a decade. Forbes has the team valued at $417 million, so you're talking about a contract worth more than a quarter of the entire franchise. If he means Gio trade big, that's another issue

Pretty sure he means sunflower seeds and extra bats big. No joke, that was what was reported back in 07, the old man (chairman of the board) reviews every line item. Rizzo has zero authority to spend money without approval.

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #1549 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:07:07 pm »

What a boooooring week.