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thewupk said:
Me too. I figured there were some dumb teams out there that would go off his solid play of 2+ years ago.
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Not a terrible idea on his part I guess...go back to where you are comfortable on a 1 year deal at a very nice salary, re-establish yourself. If not, hope baltimore gives you the QO next year too
 
Anderson was smart to accept, somewhat surprised Wieters took his but his market would be kinda eh off an up and down year, so maybe smart.
 
Oklahomabrave said:
http://archcitysports.com/2015/11/1...e-talking-to-braves-about-1b-freddie-freeman/

https://mobile.twitter.com/heyscottymac/status/665270196848955392

Sorry if I didn't link correctly- says we might be close to trading Freeman to the Cards. Not sure if the source is credible.
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Is this the same one? If so then I call bull****.

DEVON RAVINE | Northwest Florida Daily News
Charles "Scott" McKinney listens to Circuit Court Judge Thomas Remington during his sentencing hearing Tuesday. McKinney was sentenced to five years in state prison for defrauding radio show investors.

5-year sentence for talk-show host
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The local sports talk-show host bilked investors with plans to syndicate 'Southern Sports Tonight''
February 24, 2009 - 12:01 PM
Tom McLaughlin
Daily News

SHALIMAR - Local sports talk-show host Charles "Scott" McKinney was escorted from a courtroom in handcuffs Tuesday after he was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding radio show investors.

Okaloosa County Circuit Judge Thomas Remington was not moved by the "voluminous letters" he said he'd received from McKinney's supporters. He gave McKinney the stiffest penalty possible under a plea agreement reached Jan. 2.

McKinney was charged with 11 counts of fraud and grand theft. Under terms of the plea, he could receive no less than a year in prison and no more than five years.

In addition to the sentence, Remington also ordered McKinney to serve 50 years' probation following his prison term and to pay restitution of $188,508.

McKinney was a sports analyst and talk show host for Star Broadcasting, which broadcasts locally on 98.1 F.M. The Ticket.

He could be heard from 6 to 9 a.m. most weekday mornings as co-host of "The Morning Wrap." He also hosted "Southern Sports Tonight" on the same station. That show ran weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m.

Ron Hale, owner of Star Broadcasting, declined comment Tuesday. It was unclear what changes would be made to broadcast schedules with McKinney gone.

McKinney was arrested in March after six men who had invested in his "Southern Sports Tonight" show claimed he stole nearly $140,000 from them. Authorities said he sold shares in Southern Sports Tonight LLC to investors by claiming he was about to send his show into national syndication.

The shares he sold - some of them for 49 percent ownership each - far exceeded 100 percent stock in the company.

McKinney originally was charged with 16 offenses, but by Tuesday's sentencing that number had been cut to 11. The charges brought included felony investment fraud and grand theft.

Prosecutor Russ Edgar told the court McKinney deserved to serve five years. He said this wasn't the first time investors who involved themselves with him had cried foul after losing money. Edgar cited cases in Mississippi as examples.

"He says he's sorry, but how sorry can he be? He's done it before," Edgar said.

Edgar also produced records he claimed indicated that McKinney spent much of the money he obtained on gambling and an extravagant lifestyle.

The people who spoke on McKinney's behalf said he was a good man who made some bad business decisions. A couple of character witnesses brought up his staying on air for 48 hours after Hurricane Ivan as an example of his devotion to the area.

"We're lucky to have a man of Scott's caliber in this community," said Ed Lowe, owner of Crestview Paint and Body, a frequent sponsor of McKinney's talk show.

McKinney's attorney, public defender Tom Murphy, asked that McKinney receive a suspended sentence and time to pay off the investors.

"He wants to make these victims whole," Murphy said. "Allow him to pay restitution and re-establish his standing in the community."
McKinney's uncle, Birmingham, Ala., attorney Charles Sparks, said of his nephew "he has a servant's heart."

"My dad used to say he never met a stranger," Sparks said.

However, Sparks testified that McKinney was not a good businessman.

"If I thought my nephew had set out to defraud anyone, I would not be here today," he said.

None of McKinney's victims were present at the hearing to hear his apology to them. He also apologized to the people who "listen to me on a daily basis.

"I've let them down," he said.

Contacted after the hearing, victim Brian Campbell said he was "really pleased" with McKinney's sentence.

"I think this is the best thing for everyone, including Scott," he said. "I think Scott needs some time to think long and hard about how he wants to live his life when he comes back out."
 
Kimbrel traded to red sox, padres getting Sox top outfield prospect manuel margot, logan allen, infielder carlos asuaje, short stop javier guerra

lot of position players going to the padres....
 
dak said:
Not crazy about this idea . . .

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why, he would be a nice utility guy that would be a stop gap for when we want to compete. he can play every position on the infield.. should be really cheap.. and maybe someone who could be flipped at the break. not for much.. but maybe..
 
bravesfanMatt said:
why, he would be a nice utility guy that would be a stop gap for when we want to compete. he can play every position on the infield.. should be really cheap.. and maybe someone who could be flipped at the break. not for much.. but maybe..
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It's definitely not a make or break thing, but here's why . . .

1.) He's a consistently poor defensive catcher.
2.) His strength offensively is hitting RHP, which makes him a poor complement to AJP.
 
So the rumors that we were in on a big Cuban player were just a reference to girth, huh?

Well, that's food for thought. As hungry as we are for news, even in the wake of a deal that was hard to swallow, I'm not sure that Pena does much but beef up our bench.

:Bowman:
 
Julio3000 said:
So the rumors that we were in on a big Cuban player were just a reference to girth, huh?

Well, that's food for thought. As hungry as we are for news, even in the wake of a deal that was hard to swallow, I'm not sure that Pena does much but beef up our bench.

:Bowman:
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Fat.
 
dak said:
It's definitely not a make or break thing, but here's why . . .

1.) He's a consistently poor defensive catcher.
2.) His strength offensively is hitting RHP, which makes him a poor complement to AJP.
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I back away from this conversation because I am a complete idiot.. was thinking of someone else..

I agree that I hate this move if it happens..
 
Bryan Pena?

Bryan freakin Pena?

Your kidding me, right?

What's next....Kyle Davies? Andy Marte? Jason Marquis?

I mean I'm on board with the rebuild, but mercy, does Coppy really want to drive all us Braves fans away...
 
Millwood1Hitter said:
Bryan Pena?

Bryan freakin Pena?

Your kidding me, right?

What's next....Kyle Davies? Andy Marte? Jason Marquis?

I mean I'm on board with the rebuild, but mercy, does Coppy really want to drive all us Braves fans away...
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You have to realize that the FO has a lot more information and experience relating to these matters than we do. No need to be concerned.
 
bravesfanMatt said:
I back away from this conversation because I am a complete idiot.. was thinking of someone else..

I agree that I hate this move if it happens..
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Hahaha I couldn't figure out if I was just missing the sarcasm or what. The though of Brayan Pena as a utility guy made me laugh, though.
 
The McKinney in handcuffs was in Chattanooga for a number of years and did some of his dirty work here. His brother is still coach in the area. Not sure if it's the same guy, but he would be well-versed in Braves news. Doubt it though.
 
Olney: Since Shelby Miller's name first emerged in the trade market, the Giants and Dodgers have checked in on his availability.

Considering we asked for Pollack from the D-Backs, I doubt we see trade talks about Miller gaining any real traction. I'm actually not opposed to trading Miller. He had a great bounce back year and has a good bit of value. Still, he looks to have gotten a little lucky last year and is still a risky proposition. If we could get back some legitimate young offensive talent, I'd pull the trigger and deal Miller.
 
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