tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post2936346703802820256..comments2023-12-15T07:22:02.492-05:00Comments on The Tao of Stieb: The $25M (?) questionTao of Stiebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-70556533981835436222010-01-04T09:49:47.216-05:002010-01-04T09:49:47.216-05:00"...safe for us to assume that people much mo..."...safe for us to assume that people much more knowledgeable than us have decided that this is a risk worth taking"<br /><br />What? You DO know how the internets work dont you? Its all about uninformed opinion man...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-7482109774998927472010-01-03T10:31:16.919-05:002010-01-03T10:31:16.919-05:00WOW! What a way to turn over a decade of misery f...WOW! What a way to turn over a decade of misery for my beloved Leeds United! Who were damned today?<br /><br />Marching on Together.Gil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177204960812280259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-77562821048731447472010-01-03T07:04:52.350-05:002010-01-03T07:04:52.350-05:00I trade only stocks right now but I've heard p...I trade only stocks right now but I've heard people swear by trading futures or forex. I've never tried either. Is one more volatile and therefore easier to make more money?<br /> [url=http://forexrobot-review.info]best forex software[/url] [url=http://theweisskids.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=593]unlock iphone[/url]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-70795169994909345112010-01-03T04:37:59.637-05:002010-01-03T04:37:59.637-05:00My thoughts on the cost are here:
http://thesouth...My thoughts on the cost are here:<br /><br />http://thesouthpawbaseball.blogspot.com/2010/01/whats-aroldis-chapman-worth-to-jays.html<br /><br />In short, in the proper context, it's smart money.The Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978086362601077757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-23423289998885896512010-01-02T14:48:41.444-05:002010-01-02T14:48:41.444-05:00As for the last Cuban to have success, I'd say...As for the last Cuban to have success, I'd say it was Kendry Morales or Yunel Escobar.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-1987659223996083142010-01-02T14:42:43.791-05:002010-01-02T14:42:43.791-05:00I'm all for this, the Jays have to do everythi...I'm all for this, the Jays have to do everything they can to build for the future, and spending $25 million on this guy is a much better idea than spending $25 million on guys that won't be here in a year or two. Trade Overbay, Encarnacion, Downs, etc. if you need to find the money to get this done.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-31933672101977812342010-01-02T13:42:56.430-05:002010-01-02T13:42:56.430-05:00"Edwin Encarnacion suffered burns to his face..."Edwin Encarnacion suffered burns to his face in a fireworks accident according to ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas. He will not require surgery, and will be ready to go in Spring Training."plain_ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424504336955590049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-20242155044239438382010-01-02T12:44:57.796-05:002010-01-02T12:44:57.796-05:00I'm totally onboard with this. Even having the...I'm totally onboard with this. Even having the Jays interested in him is seriously promising regarding the direction our favourite baseball club is heading.Mattthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945030075122490090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-45569658832199749072010-01-02T12:43:06.067-05:002010-01-02T12:43:06.067-05:00Tao: I think it was Contreras, but I'm sure th...Tao: I think it was Contreras, but I'm sure there were plenty of guys in the Cuban leagues who could've been great in the MLB but either couldn't defect or didn't want to leave their families behind. <br /><br />The biggest thing for me here is that everybody from the Yankees and Red Sox to the Marlins and A's are interested in this guy -- if Florida and Oakland are seriously interested (and all accounts suggest that they are), then it's probably safe for us to assume that people much more knowledgeable than us have decided that this is a risk worth taking.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878921441543129555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-3977003773887903952010-01-02T12:18:09.348-05:002010-01-02T12:18:09.348-05:00If The Team is willing to spend a significant part...If The Team is willing to spend a significant part of The Budget on propects (as they say they are), then ny all means, throw down the $25 mill on this lottery ticket. <br /><br />(Although, having said that, who is the last Cuban to get to North America and really tear it up? Is it Contreras?)Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-56070784069404201202010-01-02T10:24:54.877-05:002010-01-02T10:24:54.877-05:00Somebody said starting lefties are the cigarettes ...Somebody said starting lefties are the cigarettes in the GM penitentiary. If 5 of our 10 young starters work out, the others, Aroldis included, make great trade bait. If the team is on the cusp in 2 years, can Aroldis bring in a bat?plain_ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424504336955590049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-58696836860346865262010-01-02T09:53:18.813-05:002010-01-02T09:53:18.813-05:00It seems telling to me that the Angels haven't...It seems telling to me that the Angels haven't been granted a private workout, but the Jays have. The Angels even sound a bit ticked about it.<br /><br />I think it would at the least indicate that we were headed to a short list for the Player. And presumably, since the Angels were only "preparing" their offer, the shortlist wasn't based primarily on $$$$.<br /><br />My hunch is family will play a big part in this and maybe Toronto might have an advantage over everybody not named the Marlins, due to better relationships with Cuba. <br /><br />Also consider that he would likely spend his first 6-14months in Florida (Dunedin) and that after that he has the advantage of playing in two of the eight states without state income tax (New Hampshire and Nevada). <br /><br />I don't want to put the cart in front of the horse, but.....load up the damn cart!!!!Gil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177204960812280259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-29182557928142054142010-01-02T09:19:43.915-05:002010-01-02T09:19:43.915-05:00Eyebleaf, I don't really think this would make...Eyebleaf, I don't really think this would make the rest of the baseball world "sit up and take notice." I mean, the rule of free agency almost always is that the team with the best offer wins. It's not like the Jays are the Florida Marlins or Montreal Expos; they've shown themselves as being willing to spend.<br /><br />I also still think there are tax issues at play. It's after Jan. 1, so Chapman has already lost a lot of leverage with teams in the United States. The Yankees and Red Sox also seem more like lukewarm bidders in this, so it might come down to $25 million from each, which is more in "real" money when you take into account the tax implications of Canada. (Note: I'm basing this off of discussion from a couple days ago in Boston, so I'm not sure if the tax stuff still applies.)Steve G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12021363760202667755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-90787292123073225062010-01-02T01:40:05.262-05:002010-01-02T01:40:05.262-05:00Imagine if AA and the Jays are actually able to pu...Imagine if AA and the Jays are actually able to pull this off. I think all of baseball would sit up and take notice, if they haven't already, of our new Boy Wonder GM. After reading Moneyball, and the dramatics behind the Jose Contreras signing, after he engaged the Yanks and Red Sox in a bidding war for his services, I'm skeptical. Oh who am I kidding, we're so getting this Chapman fellow. He can live in anonymity up here, and live large. Free health care, communist brother! The bottom line is: I can't wait to read what Tony Viner has to say about this. Playoffs!!!1Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484762138483195409.post-83686432986811679172010-01-02T00:36:34.767-05:002010-01-02T00:36:34.767-05:00Ack, loved the reference to "The Player"...Ack, loved the reference to "The Player". The ghost of J.P. Ricciardi lives on!<br /><br />Hell, I'm all for signing Chapman. The Blue Jays (and Rogers) would probably be more apt to spend $25 million on signing Chapman than some shitballer who is going to be gone in 3 years, and want more than $25 million anyway.<br /><br />Other than the money ... what do they have to loose?Ian Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074587524873409802noreply@blogger.com