Turn Off Ads?
Page 1 of 5 12345 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 70

Thread: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

  1. 02-18-2008, 11:52 AM #1
    Tom Servo
    Tom Servo is offline
    Member Tom Servo's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Chicago, IL
    Posts
    35,128

    Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    per rotoworld:

    Nationals agreed to terms with second baseman Bret Boone on a minor league contract.

    Yes, Bret Boone. He hasn't played in the majors since hitting .170 in a 14-game stint with the Twins in 2005 and will turn 39 years old in April, so needless to say that Boone is an extreme long shot to be in the Nationals' plans. His brother Aaron figures to make the team as a reserve player and his father Bob is the team's assistant general manager. Much like Dmitri Young last year, Boone will not be joining the major league camp initially, instead reporting to the accelerated development camp with minor leaguers.
    “I don’t care,” Votto said of passing his friend and former teammate. “He’s in the past. Bye-bye, Jay.”
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  2. Turn Off Ads?
  3. 02-18-2008, 11:53 AM #2
    redsmetz
    redsmetz is offline
    Redsmetz redsmetz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Winton Place
    Posts
    12,908

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    I swear we need to give Jim Maloney a call!
    “In the same way that a baseball season never really begins, it never really ends either.” - Lonnie Wheeler, "Bleachers, A Summer in Wrigley Field"

    The Baseball Emporium - Books & Things.

    The Baseball Bookstore

    http://tsc-sales.com/
    http://tscsales.blogspot.com/
    http://silverscreenbooks.com/
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-18-2008, 11:57 AM #3
    RedsManRick
    RedsManRick is offline
    Member RedsManRick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Guelph, ON
    Posts
    19,445

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    Is Scott Sullivan's arm still attached? Where's Chris Stynes?
    Last edited by RedsManRick; 02-18-2008 at 12:38 PM.
    Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-18-2008, 12:00 PM #4
    pedro
    pedro is offline
    Member pedro's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Location
    portland, oregon
    Posts
    15,241

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    Jon Nunnally sure would look sharp in a nats uniform.
    School's out. What did you expect?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 02-18-2008, 12:01 PM #5
    KronoRed
    KronoRed is offline
    The Lineups stink. KronoRed's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    West N. Carolina
    Posts
    62,142

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    Another in a long line of baffling decisions from the Nats, do the owners enjoy this sort of comedy?
    Go Gators!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 02-18-2008, 12:04 PM #6
    Heath
    Heath is offline
    This one's for you Edd Heath's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Dayton Area
    Posts
    8,470

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    I feel for Thomas Boswell.
    Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 02-18-2008, 12:41 PM #7
    traderumor
    traderumor is offline
    Member traderumor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Columbus, OH area
    Posts
    19,924

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    "Is this the Harnisch residence? Tell him it's Jim."
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 02-18-2008, 12:48 PM #8
    savafan
    savafan is offline
    Maple SERP savafan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2000
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Posts
    18,441

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    I'm honestly surprised they haven't signed Jeff Shaw yet.
    My dad got to enjoy 3 Reds World Championships by the time he was my age. So far, I've only gotten to enjoy one. Step it up Redlegs!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 02-18-2008, 12:52 PM #9
    Johnny Footstool
    Johnny Footstool is offline
    Churlish Johnny Footstool's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2001
    Location
    Overland Park, KS
    Posts
    13,881

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    No big deal. It's a minor-league contract, and Boonie probably won't even break camp.
    "I prefer books and movies where the conflict isn't of the extreme cannibal apocalypse variety I guess." Redsfaithful
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 02-18-2008, 12:55 PM #10
    top6
    top6 is offline
    Member top6's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2000
    Location
    cincinnati
    Posts
    1,683

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Footstool View Post
    No big deal. It's a minor-league contract, and Boonie probably won't even break camp.
    Not a big deal baseball-wise. But a HUGE deal comedy-wise.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 02-18-2008, 01:03 PM #11
    George Anderson
    George Anderson is offline
    Beer is good!! George Anderson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Indianapolis
    Posts
    5,964

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    I seriously think a restraining order need to be filed against Jim Bowden.

    I mean its getting scary
    "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 02-18-2008, 01:09 PM #12
    traderumor
    traderumor is offline
    Member traderumor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Columbus, OH area
    Posts
    19,924

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    Maybe Bowden will attempt to touch the Nationals' past and bring back Teddy Ballgame's frozen corpus to manage this season.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 02-18-2008, 01:11 PM #13
    Unassisted
    Unassisted is offline
    RZ Chamber of Commerce Unassisted's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Athens, OH
    Posts
    13,572

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    Quote Originally Posted by George Anderson View Post
    I seriously think a restraining order need to be filed against Jim Bowden.

    I mean its getting scary
    Why? He doesn't have anyone in his stable who formerly wore a Reds uniform that I'd like to see back in a Reds uniform. As far as I'm concerned, if collecting former Reds is a recipe for success, JimBo should be given as much space as he needs to test that theory.
    /r/reds
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 02-18-2008, 01:14 PM #14
    sonny
    sonny is offline
    You're being very UnDude. sonny's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Columbus, OH
    Posts
    1,583

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    Freddie Benevides anyone?
    Witty signature.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 02-18-2008, 01:17 PM #15
    UKFlounder
    UKFlounder is offline
    Go Reds Go! UKFlounder's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Northern KY
    Posts
    2,851

    Re: Nationals sign Bret Boone. Really.

    I guess Tim Hummel retired a bit too soon.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

Turn Off Ads?
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Board Moderators may, at their discretion and judgment, delete and/or edit any messages that violate any of the following guidelines: 1. Explicit references to alleged illegal or unlawful acts. 2. Graphic sexual descriptions. 3. Racial or ethnic slurs. 4. Use of edgy language (including masked profanity). 5. Direct personal attacks, flames, fights, trolling, baiting, name-calling, general nuisance, excessive player criticism or anything along those lines. 6. Posting spam. 7. Each person may have only one user account. It is fine to be critical here - that's what this board is for. But let's not beat a subject or a player to death, please.

Thank you, and most importantly, enjoy yourselves!


RedsZone.com is a privately owned website and is not affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds or Major League Baseball


Contact us: Boss | Gallen5862 | Plus Plus | Powel Crosley | RedlegJake | The Operator