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It's more than just Stanton. Several roster moves to occur over this time and then players have to be evaluated through ST, among other factors. Granted they have to write about *something* to draw traffic to their site, but this exercise would be much more meaningful around mid-March.

Only 5 months before the Opening Day roster will be finalized.

Don't think that All Star Game MVP enhances credentials, like a WS MVP would. Remember voters aren't just looking at stats. They're asking the question, "Was he best of the best?" Then consistency and longevity factor in with the consideration.

Dug this out. Dated 5/13/09 and signed by Ken Oberkfell, who was G-braves manager. Morton was SP. Lead off and CF was Geegor Blanco, Brooks Conrad was 2B and Boone Logan was in BP. For Buffalo (Mets affiliate at the time) Angel Pagan was lead off and CF. Jose Reyes was at short and batting 8th.

No, it used to be that Steinbrenner would do something deliberate just to make headlines when the Yankees weren't in it. He was the most extreme case, but it's part of why manager firings, etc. aren't announced to draw attention away from the last 2 standing.

Whatever happened to hope springs eternal?

Seriously doubt other boards are anything like this one. Some of the comments on MLBTR compete for cluelesness, probably because of different user names from posts here.

Dickey can still give innings, but, correct, it serves no benefit from #5 slot. Anybody can be 5th starter. So it is better not to dedicate that much salary in the event that he decides that he wants to keep going.

These lists are becoming like those power rankings that fluctuate every time the wind blows. In it for the long haul.

So does this mean that they will still offer a buyout or is it now just a formality with him leaning toward retirement?

The overrated JS picked Beane's pockets on the Hudson deal. One less thing for the usual suspects to bitch about.

Excellent points. Too lazy to search but wasn't that MVP year for Tejada?

Moneyball was an entertaining read, but the Big 3, including our old pal Hudson, had plenty to do with their success. It was hardly mentioned.

Wonder if anybody else noticed that a certain someone acted as if not being able to play catch was some sort of badge of honor.

I've got an official lineup card. He was starter with the Gwinnett Braves. Will pull it out after returning home tomorrow.

It's the last part. He's rejuvenated since joining the Astros. Consistently 96-97 and hitting his spots.

How is it possible that Verlander was able to pitch like that last night. Don't The Twins frequently insist that north of 30 is immediate downward trend? Then McCann should be washed up too.

Stop dropping hot dogs to the chihuahua under the dining room table.

AFL is probably even better. It features higher caliber AA and AAA prospects with real futures. No scrubs.

Mini version of Bossman Jr. BJ had to gone at all costs. Then there's been constant carping about attaching Kimbrel because there was no other way.