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Padre's Byrnes Trades 1B for Reliever
Published on 2012-01-07 20:07:00
Saturday January 7, 2012 So let me get this straight. Padres GM Josh Byrnes trades away: A 22 year old prospect that was a centerpiece of the trade that sent Adrian Gonzales to the Red Sox and who grades out as a future star (if not All Star) quality everyday position player who crushed at AAA at age 21 in 2011 For: A 25 year old reliever with a history of shoulder problems? WTF? Byrnes has made the cardinal mistake of anointing a 25 year old prospect as the Padres starting 1B after a cup
Padres GM Byrnes makes STUPID trade for Quentin
Published on 2011-12-31 18:49:00
San Diego Padres GM Josh Byrnes is out of his f'ing mind. He has just made what may be the single worst trade in the history of the Padres franchise sending Simon Castro and Pedro Hernandez to the Chicago White Sox for OF/DH Carlos Quentin. Yes, that is a bold statement, but lets take a look at the facts of this trade. What did the Padres give up? Byrnes traded away two good young pitchers in Simon Castro and Pedro Hernandez that will likely make the White Sox staff in 2012. If Castro is not
What the Changes in the MLB CBA Really Mean
Published on 2011-11-20 22:55:00
The Rich Get Richer Bud Selig and the big market owners at MLB have put a hatchet in the back of the Small and Mid market teams with this new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The small market teams have been all but marginalized. They will no longer have any opportunity to compete under the new rules. Changes in Arbitration Eligibility RulesPlayers with less than three years of major league service will now have to have 2 years 86 days of service and be in the top 20% of the league in productio
