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BCubb2003 · 11-13-2007, 01:48 AM

I can't wait for February ... even February in Syracuse.

Steve Boras should know that the goal of a team is not to be the team that can sign A-Rod, but to be the team that can win the World Series.

The worst part of football is that the most exciting plays are put on hold while the officials sort out the penalty flags and the instant replays, and I wonder if baseball's home runs are going to be the same.

Except that the only question about Adam Dunn's home runs is which state they landed in.

If baseball had a lifetime achievement award, it should be given to Joe Nuxhall then named for him.

I predict the Seattle Royal Sox will defeat the Chicago Astro Brewers in the 2010 World Series, the first of the post-steroids era.

Highlifeman21 · 11-13-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BCubb2003

I can't wait for February ... even February in Syracuse.

Steve Boras should know that the goal of a team is not to be the team that can sign A-Rod, but to be the team that can win the World Series.

The worst part of football is that the most exciting plays are put on hold while the officials sort out the penalty flags and the instant replays, and I wonder if baseball's home runs are going to be the same.

Except that the only question about Adam Dunn's home runs is which state they landed in.

If baseball had a lifetime achievement award, it should be given to Joe Nuxhall then named for him.

I predict the Seattle Royal Sox will defeat the Chicago Astro Brewers in the 2010 World Series, the first of the post-steroids era.

Relative of A-Rod's agent, Scott Boras?

Roy Tucker · 11-13-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Highlifeman21

Relative of A-Rod's agent, Scott Boras?

3B for the '64 Reds. I always admired his chin.

RANDY IN INDY · 11-13-2007, 09:59 AM

Also managed the A's and Padres.

BCubb2003 · 11-13-2007, 12:34 PM

Oops. That thought was a little too random.

westofyou · 11-13-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RANDY IN CHAR NC

Also managed the A's and Padres.

First Manager to publically talk about using a computer in game preparation.

RedEye · 11-13-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BCubb2003

I predict the Seattle Royal Sox will defeat the Chicago Astro Brewers in the 2010 World Series, the first of the post-steroids era.

In the approaching era of Multi-Team Conglomerates, I wonder if the nation-state will still be a useful term?

BCubb2003 · 11-13-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

First Manager to publically talk about using a computer in game preparation.

It looks like I was right in the first place. Steve sounds like he'd know this kind of thing, while Scott apparently doesn't.

Roy Tucker · 11-13-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

First Manager to publically talk about using a computer in game preparation.

Had a BA in Literature from Univ. of Michigan as well.

I liked this story from wiki

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He also had the dubious distinction of getting ejected from a game before the game started. While managing the Padres, Boros had been ejected the night before after a heated argument regarding a home plate call made by umpire Charlie Williams. To Boros's credit, Williams had his back to the plate as Bip Roberts slid across well ahead of a tag, but Williams turned around and called Roberts out, despite not having seen the play at all. The next night, as Boros came out to present the lineup card to the umpire crew (which included Williams at third base), Boros also carried with him a videotape of the botched call from the night before. Williams spotted the tape and once again ejected Boros, this time before Boros could even hand off the lineup card.

princeton · 11-15-2007, 09:12 AM

Williams had his back to the plate as Bip Roberts slid across well ahead of a tag, but Williams turned around and called Roberts out, despite not having seen the play at all.

reminds me of a manager that I had a few years ago, who prided himself on making quick, strong (and often absurd) decisions

he had his back to the plate a lot, too

TeamCasey · 11-15-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BCubb2003

I can't wait for February ... even February in Syracuse.

KronoRed · 11-15-2007, 12:29 PM

That looks fun TC...I'm serious

PuffyPig · 11-15-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BCubb2003

Steve Boras should know that the goal of a team is not to be the team that can sign A-Rod, but to be the team that can win the World Series.

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Why should he care?

An agent's goal is to get his client the best contract.

membengal · 11-15-2007, 02:33 PM

An agent's goal should be to get his client what his client wants. If it's the best contract, so be it. If there are other considerations that entail not taking top dollar, then so that as well.

I am guessing A-Rod instructed him to get the best contract, regardless.

11-13-2007, 01:48 AM	#1
BCubb2003 Haunted by walks Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Syracuse Posts: 6,360	Random Thoughts I can't wait for February ... even February in Syracuse. Steve Boras should know that the goal of a team is not to be the team that can sign A-Rod, but to be the team that can win the World Series. The worst part of football is that the most exciting plays are put on hold while the officials sort out the penalty flags and the instant replays, and I wonder if baseball's home runs are going to be the same. Except that the only question about Adam Dunn's home runs is which state they landed in. If baseball had a lifetime achievement award, it should be given to Joe Nuxhall then named for him. I predict the Seattle Royal Sox will defeat the Chicago Astro Brewers in the 2010 World Series, the first of the post-steroids era.

11-13-2007, 09:59 AM	#4
RANDY IN INDY Matt's Dad Join Date: May 2000 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 14,545	Re: Random Thoughts Also managed the A's and Padres. __________________ Talent is God Given: be humble. Fame is man given: be thankful. Conceit is self given: be careful. John Wooden

11-13-2007, 12:34 PM	#5
BCubb2003 Haunted by walks Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Syracuse Posts: 6,360	Re: Random Thoughts Oops. That thought was a little too random.

11-15-2007, 09:12 AM	#10
princeton Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: princeton, nj Posts: 9,482	Re: Random Thoughts Williams had his back to the plate as Bip Roberts slid across well ahead of a tag, but Williams turned around and called Roberts out, despite not having seen the play at all. reminds me of a manager that I had a few years ago, who prided himself on making quick, strong (and often absurd) decisions he had his back to the plate a lot, too

11-15-2007, 12:29 PM	#12
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,349	Re: Random Thoughts That looks fun TC...I'm serious __________________ Go Gators!

11-15-2007, 02:33 PM	#14
membengal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 8,403	Re: Random Thoughts An agent's goal should be to get his client what his client wants. If it's the best contract, so be it. If there are other considerations that entail not taking top dollar, then so that as well. I am guessing A-Rod instructed him to get the best contract, regardless.

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