Come to hear the sound of 1 hand clapping.

[BigDDude]

Welcome to Mr. Lonely's tavern. Where only those not smart enough or tenured enough go because they have to be at work today.

Come to wish ill on anyone that is rude enough to still be sleeping while the rest of us are shleping....

 

[BigDDude]

If anyone shows up today, let me know if this is as good as the headline and lead in says this is.

New video of Boston Red Sox celebrating World Series title will give you chills | FOX Sports on MSN

 

[redseat]

I have to be at work... But I took tomorrow off. Stupidly didn't take the 26th off... which sucks since I will be traveling all over the freaking place and will be a freaking zombie

 

[BigDDude]

Tom Brady, left hanging for Christmas -

 

[redseat]

Tom Brady, left hanging for Christmas -

lol i'll admit this is pretty funny

 

[BigDDude]

With Balfour out, will the artist formerly known as K-Rod be in?

According to several reports the Orioles have targeted Fernando Rodney as their top closer choice now that their deal with Grant Balfour has fallen apart, but they also need a fallback option to Rodney too.
Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun suggests that it might be Francisco Rodriguez, writing that the Orioles “recently reached out to Rodriguez’s camp to see if he’d at least be willing to consider a return with the closer situation undefined.”
Baltimore acquired Rodriguez from Milwaukee in July, but used him in a middle relief role and manager Buck Showalter rarely put him into anything resembling a high-leverage situation. He pitched well overall with a 2.70 ERA and 54/14 K/BB ratio in 47 innings.

 

[BigDDude]

Speaking of Balfour,....the Yankees?

And, maybe even the Rays are now interested. No word on if either is real serious, or, if either is looking for him to be their closer specifically.

 

[BigDDude]

Where the money is being spent this year -

AL West ($467MM)
1. Robinson Cano, Mariners
3. Shin-Soo Choo, Rangers
16. Scott Kazmir, Athletics
27. Scott Feldman, Astros
39. Corey Hart, Mariners
44. Joe Smith, Angels
AL East ($399MM)
2. Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees
4. Brian McCann, Yankees
8. Hiroki Kuroda, Yankees
10. Mike Napoli, Red Sox
12. Carlos Beltran, Yankees
33. A.J. Pierzynski, Red Sox
37. James Loney, Rays
40. Edward Mujica, Red Sox
AL Central ($269MM)
18. Omar Infante, Royals
19. Joe Nathan, Tigers
20. Ricky Nolasco, Twins
35. Jason Vargas, Royals
38. Phil Hughes, Twins
NL East ($183MM)
13. Curtis Granderson, Mets
15. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Marlins
22. Bartolo Colon, Mets
24. Marlon Byrd, Phillies
29. Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
41. Nate McLouth, Nationals
50. Chris Young, Mets
NL West ($148MM)
26. Joaquin Benoit, Padres
30. Josh Johnson, Padres
31. Tim Hudson, Giants
34. Dan Haren, Dodgers
42. Juan Uribe, Dodgers
45. Justin Morneau, Rockies
47. Brian Wilson, Dodgers
NL Central ($78MM)
21. Jhonny Peralta, Cardinals

 

[BigDDude]

I have to be at work... But I took tomorrow off. Stupidly didn't take the 26th off... which sucks since I will be traveling all over the freaking place and will be a freaking zombie

Holiday travel. It's just THE WORST.

 

[moxie]

Good morning & happy holidays, gents. Miss me? Yeah, I didn't think so. F you, too.

Feeling a little nostalgic today knowing there will be no more games of any kind at Candlestick Park. I went to a concert there earlier this summer after not being there in over 10 years and it definitely took me back. I remember freezing my ass off in the middle of summer, wearing jackets & scarves in July while watching the Giants play. Gonna miss the place. But at the tune of $350+ for rafter seats at tonight's game?? All yours, 9er fans.

 

[obxyankeefan]

Hi my name is Shane and I hate sports.

 

[BigDDude]

Good morning & happy holidays, gents. Miss me? Yeah, I didn't think so. F you, too.

Feeling a little nostalgic today knowing there will be no more games of any kind at Candlestick Park. I went to a concert there earlier this summer after not being there in over 10 years and it definitely took me back. I remember freezing my ass off in the middle of summer, wearing jackets & scarves in July while watching the Giants play. Gonna miss the place. But at the tune of $350+ for rafter seats at tonight's game?? All yours, 9er fans.

It's about time they blew up Windlestick. An absolutely HORRIBLE yard. Always was.

I will be looking forward to seeing a 49er game in Santa Clara though. Probably in 5 or so years, once the bloom is off the rose, and if I don't need to take out a loan to afford tickets....

 

[BigDDude]

Hi my name is Shane and I hate sports.

Posted like someone who has taken or tried to take "12 meaningful steps" at one point or another.

 

[redseat]

Holiday travel. It's just THE WORST.

Yes it is. Especially since I have to drive 3 hours on Xmas Day (probably will be longer) only to have to drive back that same night to be at work at 8am Thursday

 

[Tenacfan]

I still don't understand why the Redsox don't go after Nelson Cruz guy has a perfect swing for Fenway

 

[BigDDude]

I still don't understand why the Redsox don't go after Nelson Cruz guy has a perfect swing for Fenway

1) They don't want to make any more big $$ investments this year?

2) They are taking the moral high road when it comes to confirmed cheaters?


While I would hope it would be reason one, logic tells me it has to be much closer to # two.

 

[BigDDude]

Well, I guess the Dodgers just signed Chris Perez to be yet another bridge/bullpen arm.

Just don't ask me any questions on the greater why this is, as it is beyond me. He made $ 7.3 mil last year. If the Dodgers are giving him anything over $ 2 mil per, then this is a big time rip off.

 

[BigDDude]

In case anyone was wondering what Mr. Jordan thinks of his latest volume #11 shoes -

 

[BigDDude]

Christmas through the years, baseball style.

# 1 Joe DiMaggio

 

[BigDDude]

#2 Nolan Ryan