Blanton to the Phillies?

by **Phan In Phlorida** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:20:23

phuturephillies wrote:Did you guys know Billy Beane wrote a book called Moneyball? It has some fascinating things contained within its pages.

Isn't that the thriller about a giant ball of money that devours Manhattan?

by **dajafi** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:27:21

Blanton career splits

He's been better in the second half, particularly in August--2.67 career ERA in 18 starts. And he hasn't allowed a run in 15 career innings against the Mets.

That's about the best I can say for the guy. He walks too many for my tastes, and in general there just doesn't seem to be anything special about him. Blanton almost certainly represents an upgrade on Eaton, and he doesn't bust the budget now or later, but I wouldn't trade, say, Donald for him. And I bet that's the deal.

by **karn** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:32:32

Houshphandzadeh wrote:Brand, Iguodala, and Dalembert for Kobe and Magic

Brand cannot be traded under CBA provisions that disallow for the signing and immediate trade of a free agent.

This proposal also would likely not work under the CBA's requirement of matching salaries.

Finally:

if you are referring to Ervin Magic Johnson, his present status is retired with Aids.
if you are referring to The Orlando Magic, there is no provision that allows for the trading of an entire franchise.
if you are referring to magic as supernatural capability, it is likely that an arbitrator would have to judge a monetary worth for the spell before it could be traded.

Have your source checked for accuracy before posting here again.

by **phuturephillies** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:33:52

karn swings his magic wand

by **Phan In Phlorida** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:35:52

Woody wrote:Apparently he's been eating more than innings

Just imagine if/when he's playing in the land of cheesesteaks and soft pretzels :shock:

by **phuturephillies** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:37:16

some of the comments here are....whats the word for it? Incredible.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/07/p ... l#comments

by **Woody** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:37:54

karn wrote:
Houshphandzadeh wrote:Brand, Iguodala, and Dalembert for Kobe and Magic

Brand cannot be traded under CBA provisions that disallow for the signing and immediate trade of a free agent.

This proposal also would likely not work under the CBA's requirement of matching salaries.

Finally:
if you are referring to Ervin Magic Johnson, his present status is retired with Aids.
if you are referring to The Orlando Magic, there is no provision that allows for the trading of an entire franchise.
if you are referring to magic as supernatural capability, it is likely that an arbitrator would have to judge a monetary worth for the spell before it could be traded.
Have your source checked for accuracy before posting here again.

Magic Johnson has HIV, not AIDS

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:39:10

it's Earvin, don't get it twisted

by **karn** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:39:44

dajafi wrote:Blanton career splits

He's been better in the second half, particularly in August--2.67 career ERA in 18 starts. And he hasn't allowed a run in 15 career innings against the Mets.

That's about the best I can say for the guy. He walks too many for my tastes, and in general there just doesn't seem to be anything special about him. Blanton almost certainly represents an upgrade on Eaton, and he doesn't bust the budget now or later, but I wouldn't trade, say, Donald for him. And I bet that's the deal.

I am not the world's biggest fan, but his walk rates are generally excellent. It's up this year by almost 1 additional walk per 9 innings, but last year's 1.57 per 9 is remarkable.

He's a bit Aaron Harang-y at 27 and is more likely to get better in my opinion or at worst maintain some trade value.

by **Woody** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:39:50

Yahoo! Answers has the full report:

He was cured from HIv because he eat the butt of a virgin girl, every month lol....... The HIV have no cure, no matter how much money u have, can still alive if he take its medication, but he still have the virus inside his body

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:41:03

now there's a believable lol

by **philliesr98** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:41:09

Woody wrote:
karn wrote:
Houshphandzadeh wrote:Brand, Iguodala, and Dalembert for Kobe and Magic

Brand cannot be traded under CBA provisions that disallow for the signing and immediate trade of a free agent.

This proposal also would likely not work under the CBA's requirement of matching salaries.

Finally:
if you are referring to Ervin Magic Johnson, his present status is retired with Aids.
if you are referring to The Orlando Magic, there is no provision that allows for the trading of an entire franchise.
if you are referring to magic as supernatural capability, it is likely that an arbitrator would have to judge a monetary worth for the spell before it could be traded.
Have your source checked for accuracy before posting here again.

Magic Johnson has HIV, not AIDS

u forgot to log in as larry literal

by **karn** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:41:58

OK, wise guy, you go suck his dick and see whether you wind up with Hiv or Aids.

by **philliesr98** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:43:34

ekravitz wrote::shock:

by **stevemc** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:44:07

karn wrote:OK, wise guy, you go suck his dick and see whether you wind up with Hiv or Aids.

Did someone leave a Fox News mic on?

by **Woody** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:44:40

i love this bord

by **philliesr98** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:45:21

"FUCK IT WILL DO IT LIVE, WE'LL DO IT LIVE!!!!"

by **WilliamC** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:46:02

phuturephillies wrote:some of the comments here are....whats the word for it? Incredible.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/07/p ... l#comments

The majority of those people live on a different plane. Every fanbase is like that. How hard is it to be realistic even if you are a homer?

by **stevemc** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:46:46

philliesr98 wrote:"$#@! IT WILL DO IT LIVE, WE'LL DO IT LIVE!!!!"

Technically - that's a "Current Affair" mic - right?!

By the way - that has me currently crying at my desk

:lol:

by **WilliamC** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 14:47:44

Oh my karn

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