Rumor: Burnett to Orioles?

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10-20-2008, 04:47 PM
etothep

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Originally Posted by beerchaser

I don't remember all the details, but Derek Lowe got caught doing the humpty with a Fox Sports reporter shortly after he moved to LA. Both of them were married at the time, but not to each other.

and?
10-20-2008, 04:50 PM
beerchaser

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Originally Posted by etothep

and?

you're asking me? Like I said, I don't remember all the details, and I don't feel like going to look.
10-20-2008, 04:56 PM
etothep

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Originally Posted by beerchaser

you're asking me? Like I said, I don't remember all the details, and I don't feel like going to look.

Was just curious what it had to do with his being a free agent? I'm gonna go out on a limb & say he isn't the only big name bball player to cheat on his wife
10-20-2008, 04:57 PM
justanewguy

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was she a hot reporter? if so, good for him.
10-20-2008, 05:33 PM
RedsoxRockies

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Yay! I hope they bring him back! He was awesome!
10-20-2008, 06:03 PM
beerchaser

Re: Rumor: Burnett to Orioles?

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Originally Posted by etothep

Was just curious what it had to do with his being a free agent? I'm gonna go out on a limb & say he isn't the only big name bball player to cheat on his wife

that'd be a very long limb. There have been plenty who have done that. But it does add to the "character issues" surrounding Lowe. Makes no difference to me though, I'd be fine with it if he decides to come back to LA at a reasonable price, but from what I've heard I don't think that's going to happen. The Dodgers will have to find pitching elsewhere.
10-20-2008, 06:43 PM
Arctic Blast

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Originally Posted by oriole^

A.J. Burnett lives in Maryland and is considering signing with the O's - at the very least, he has said he wouldn't veto the idea. Very early yet. However, allow me a brief moment of religion.

Dear Lord,

Please. Please, please, pleeeeease.

Signed, the-oriole-with-a-caret-on-the-end, Amen. :cool:

Dude, I really don't know if I'd be getting all hot and bothered over Burnett. He pitched through the pain this year because he knew money was on the line. In past years, at every little twinge (and with the number if arm surgeries he's already had, he feels twinges A LOT) he shuts himself down. I wouldn't be too eager to grab Burnett.

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Originally Posted by phightinphils

Boras is killing professional baseball with the contracts he has these guys sign.

So...what...the owners who agree to these contracts are somehow forced in to it? Nope, they sign these stupid deals of their own free will. Blame idiot GMs and owners for caving in or signing ridiculous contracts.
10-20-2008, 06:46 PM
HoustonGM

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Originally Posted by Arctic Blast

So...what...the owners who agree to these contracts are somehow forced in to it? Nope, they sign these stupid deals of their own free will. Blame idiot GMs and owners for caving in or signing ridiculous contracts.

No, blame the fans for giving the owners the money, thereby allowing players to ask for more money.

It really pains me every time this topic comes up. It's pretty damn simple. If the players weren't being given ridiculous amounts of money, that money would just simply be in the pockets of the owners. The players are just getting their share of the ridiculous profits that WE, THE FANS, provide.

It's not ruining professional baseball. It's a sign that professional baseball is thriving.
10-20-2008, 06:51 PM
Arctic Blast

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

No, blame the fans for giving the owners the money, thereby allowing players to ask for more money.

It really pains me every time this topic comes up. It's pretty damn simple. If the players weren't being given ridiculous amounts of money, that money would just simply be in the pockets of the owners. The players are just getting their share of the ridiculous profits that WE, THE FANS, provide.

It's not ruining professional baseball. It's a sign that professional baseball is thriving.

I do agree with you, Houston. I just think that, if you want to blame someone for a stupid contract signing, you blame the GM or owner who agreed to it, not the agent. If the owner/GM doesn't agree to a deal, THERE IS NO DEAL.
10-20-2008, 06:55 PM
HoustonGM

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Originally Posted by Arctic Blast

I do agree with you, Houston. I just think that, if you want to blame someone for a stupid contract signing, you blame the GM or owner who agreed to it, not the agent. If the owner/GM doesn't agree to a deal, THERE IS NO DEAL.

True.
10-20-2008, 10:54 PM
BINGLEBOP

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Originally Posted by Arctic Blast

I do agree with you, Houston. I just think that, if you want to blame someone for a stupid contract signing, you blame the GM or owner who agreed to it, not the agent. If the owner/GM doesn't agree to a deal, THERE IS NO DEAL.

That's what it comes down to for me. If every team in baseball would have told Alex Rodriguez and Scott Boras to take a hike when he asked for a quarter of a billion dollars eight years ago, they would have lowered their demands, but Tom Hicks said yes. There's no hypnosis or trickery there... GM's and owners have the right to say "thanks but no thanks". I NEVER fault the players for going where the money is, because in any other profession on earth, somebody would be questioned or criticized for not taking the pay increase. I don't know anybody here that would turn down more money for less money.

Sure, you have "hometown" players (who were brought up through the farm system, not who actually grew up in the city) say that they want to spend their career with the team, but all players say that. It's good, positive PR. They shouldn't say anything else! Then when they're free agents, every destination is "one at the top of their list". In those cases, when they turn their back on their "hometown" team for one that offered a larger contract, I understand people get upset, but that's the reality of it. Players put themselves (and their families) first, and usually at the top of the list is the team that offers the most money.
10-20-2008, 11:49 PM
HoustonGM

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Originally Posted by BINGLEBOP

I NEVER fault the players for going where the money is, because in any other profession on earth, somebody would be questioned or criticized for not taking the pay increase. I don't know anybody here that would turn down more money for less money.

Yep, very good point. Professional sports is the only profession where I've ever heard of people being criticized for wanting to earn more. I guess it's because most sports fans are "average Joes" and it's hard to comprehend the amount of money athletes make, but still, it's basically hypocrisy, as most people know damn well that if presented with the opportunity to make $100+ million, they'd fall all over themselves trying to take it.
10-20-2008, 11:56 PM
FRENCHREDSOX

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Yep, very good point. Professional sports is the only profession where I've ever heard of people being criticized for wanting to earn more.

Um no---- executives of some Banks (& companies) are being criticized today for their earnings/pay level & "golden parachute" clauses,eg AIG & their "spa" outing.:mad:

But in general your point is correct :p
10-21-2008, 06:57 AM
mtg712

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Originally Posted by justanewguy

was she a hot reporter? if so, good for him.

Code:

http://www.fanunity.com/carolyn-hughes/

there she is if you guys want to see her

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