sports question here.. what should the Pittsburgh pirates do ? i think sell to Mr. Cuban?
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Get Cuban!...You see the Mavs? Ok Then Nuff Said
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He's eccentric, but a good business person. I like what he has done with the Mavs. Before Cuban, Mavs had nothing and was going down the drain. Since he bought the team, they're been serious contenders and also very entertaining to watch.
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IMHO, the A's will be traded Zito this off-season or in the middle of next season.  The "Money-ball" philosophy has been working for them and they will continue.  Trading Zito will also get them some good young players too.
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They are very interested in Carlos Lee and he is interested in going to Houston. (Same reason Clemens and Pettite came, he lives nearby).  Houston is interested in Alfonso Soriano and possibly Gary Matthews Jr..  We want pitching since we are only guaranteed Oswalt as a veteran pitcher next season.  Look for veteran pitchers who are affordable, possibly Woody Williams (also lives near Houston).  So hopefully we get Pettite and Lee.  Those are the two most likely free agents I see coming.  \n\n1B-Berkman\n2B-Biggio/Burke\nSS-Everett\n3B-?(Ensberg trade possibility, not sure if Huff will re-sign)\nOF-Lee/Taveras/Scott?\nC-Ausmus/Quintero? (Astros are looking for better hitting backup catcher, possible starter)\n\nSounds pretty good to me.  As long as Scott and Berkman along with Lee can keep doing what they did last season and with the defense (best in MLB) and good starting pitching, we've got a good shot,
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Well I dont know trade wise, because they dont have a TON of young talent to dish out. There lineup is very solid, and I think thats a huge strong point. The thing I would say is that tey will probably look to the free agent market, having said that the market isn't exactly teeming with great pitchers. Mulder, Zito, Suppan, Marquis. I mean if they are willing to spend the money they can get someone, and all they need in my opinion is one more dominant starter and they could give the NL Central a run for there money.
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Getting rid of Pat Quinn, which is going to happen, but Paul Maurice is taking over. Thats not what they need. Trust me, he was in Raleigh for years and everyone hated him and he sucked. Good Luck! :)
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Colon is on the DL right now but he has way more value then Bonds, I would even drop Bonds if the trade doesn't go through.
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Well i know i waited for him to come out of a pirates locker room for about an hour when he played for us. He finally came out and was pushing people away didnt sign a single thing when every other player at least signed 5-10 things. Over rated probably. steroids Probably . Asshole most definately.
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Sell it to the MLB Hall of Fame. They would probably love to get their hands on it.
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HE OVERSPENT WHEN HE BOUGHT THE TEAM.  He cannot afford players.   So, you are stuck with the virtual rebuilding.  They will come close then as the players get better he will sell them for a new rebuilding campaign
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If they treadehim9 they should trade him to florida for D-train and Miguel Cabrera and sen florida A-rod prospects anmd cash
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Yeah, lay off Barry Bonds!!!\n\nGo Barry Go!!!!!!
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[AP Wire]\n\nSAN DIEGO -- Jose Canseco returned to baseball Thursday when he agreed to a contract with the independent San Diego Surf Dawgs, planning to be their designated hitter and -- get this -- pitch.\n\nThe Golden Baseball League announced the deal Thursday night, saying the former AL MVP and Rookie of the Year will make his Surf Dawgs debut Monday night on the road against the Chico Outlaws.\n\nCanseco will make his debut at 10:05 ET on July 3.\n\nCanseco's return to baseball comes some 19 months after he attracted Congress' attention with an autobiography, "Juiced," that accused several top players of steroid use.\n\nIn March 2005, he testified before the House Government Reform committee that he used performance-enhancing drugs as a player.\n\nCanseco didn't immediately return a message left on his cell phone.\n\nThe news release announcing the deal said Canseco will be the DH "and will showcase his knuckleball as a member of the team's pitching staff."\n\nCanseco made one big league pitching appearance, working the final inning for the Texas Rangers in a 15-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on May 29, 1993. He walked the bases loaded and allowed three runs and two hits. He threw 12 strikes and 21 balls, most of which were far from the strike zone.\n\nCanseco will be playing for the league maximum of $2,500 per month.\n\n"We strive to provide a high quality entertainment product, and Jose will undoubtedly be entertaining for our fans," GBL president Amit Patel said in a statement.\n\nThe GBL is essentially baseball's lowest rung. Rickey Henderson played for the Surf Dawgs last year as he tried to attract the attention of a big league team.\n\nCanseco hasn't played in the big leagues since 2001 with the Chicago White Sox, who purchased his contract from the independent Newark Bears.\n---------------------------------------------------\n\nDon't bank on a cup of coffee coming his way.
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I think they should start of with signing Glavine, it appears that he wants to finish his career there and they can get him for a discount. Also i think Drew might be interested in returning there. They need a lead-off hitter, maybe trade for Podsednik or Figgins.
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The Washington Nationals really need to figure out who they want to build around.  They made a mistake with trading for Alfonso Soriano.\n\nThey should trade him back to the Yankees for Jaret Wright who was with the Atlanta Braves.  Why?  The Yankees need a bat in the line up to replace the loss of Matsui, and the Nationals need a proven arm in their rotation.  Actually I would make it Carl Palvano or Jaret Wright. \n\nThey also need to build around their third baseman because anytime you mention Mike Schmidt and Scott Rolen in the same sentence when refering to a third baseman...you make him a pillar on your team.
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Well, Stern has told Cuban that he cannot be in the huddles anymore.\n\nBut we all yell at the officials during the game.  Cuban being the Maverick's biggest fan should be able to yell at the officials as well.\n\nI think overall, Cuban is good for the league.  Someone has to question some of the things the commissioner does.  All Cuban wants is for the games to be called fairly and consistently.  Too much preferential treatment is given to the 'stars' of the league by the officials.
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As a member of Red Sox Nation, I am fed up with the middle relief.  The only ones that can be trusted now are Delcarmen and Timlin.  Taveras, Foulke, Seanez, and Riske are just plain bad.  Bring up Hansen.  Trade for some middle relief help from a bad team.  Something NEEDS to be done.