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Rumors laid to rest-
July 31, 2008, 4:26 pm
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Manny heads to LA?

I need to find new sources of MLB rumors.  In all the places I read today, with 1,000-scenarios-a-minute trade deadline coverage, the Dodgers weren’t even mentioned as a landing spot for Manny Ramirez.

Manny to LA, Bay to Boston, and Andy LaRoche and pitcher Bryan Morris to the Pirates, reportedly along with a few minor leaguers.

Who knew?

I am pretty confused by LA…what do they do now that they have a ton of outfielders on the squad?

Boston fans can be content in the fact that Jason Bay has never had a David Ortiz hitting behind him.  Plus, he is FAR from done in the big leagues.

Pittsburgh fans…well…aren’t the Steelers predicted to be pretty good this season?

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In other news–

Chicago…are you ready for this?

Wow, it will take some getting used to for sure!

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I am not ready for this…

It’s not your fault, Pudge!

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Also, the Washington Nationals traded minor league pitcher Jhonny Nunez to the Yankees for SS Alberto Gonzalez.

In 2005, Baseball America listed Gonzalez as the #1 defensive IF in Arizona’s minor-league system, he was a part of the Randy Johnson deal in early 2007.

Nunez used to be in the Dodgers farm system.  In 2006, playing with the Gulf Coast League Dodgers (rookie ball) he struck out 56 batters in 57 innings.

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Those are nice K numbers, but look at the stats of the Dodgers #1 pick, Ethan Martin.  I know these are high-school stats, but I don’t care if they are from Pony League, they are darn impressive!

As a high school senior, Martin, the 2008 Georgia State High School Player of the Year, went 11-1 with a 0.99 ERA and 141 strikeouts…in 79 innings!

Nothing to do with the trading deadline, but it’s worth noting since he signed a deal for $1.7 million last month, and now is out for the rest of the year with a knee injury.  Good luck in recovery, Ethan!

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Waiting…
July 31, 2008, 11:44 am
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Is Griffey going to the White Sox, or not?

We are still waiting on the old “Commissioner approval,” to know for sure.  It’s bugging me, so I can’t imagine how White Sox fans are doing right now.  By the way, I forgive you all for 2005, never had any hate there.

What about Manny to the Marlins?  As much as the media makes him into a jerk (and he may well be), I can’t see the Red Sox fans being overjoyed at the thought of a Manny-less lineup tomorrow.

Uploads are down, so repeat images used

Uploads are down, so repeat images used-We are so very sorry!

Now we hear talk of Jason Bay becoming either a Blue Jay, or a [Devil] Ray, sorry it rhymed so well

30 minutes left!

This is proving to be a long day of waiting and wondering.  Especially since WordPress is messed up and photos are not uploading right now…grrrr….

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Little Sudsy
July 31, 2008, 10:29 am
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Meet Andrew Nicholas Sutherland, son of our esteemed colleague and Director of SDP, Mr. Bill Sutherland, and his wife Karen.

He’s obviously a good, young prospect to keep your eyes on!

On deck

On deck

Just in case the Major Leagues don’t come calling, there is already a backup plan in place.

Obviously his favorite magazine

Obviously his favorite magazine

Congrats, to Bill and Karen, he is adorable!

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Have you ever seen these?
July 31, 2008, 10:13 am
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Some folks like to collect weird things, I would be in that group, but these are not mine.  My co-worker and friend Bryan Hornbeck has these hanging up on his wall here.  The set is “1971 PBA Stars,” and that is about the extent of the research we were willing to do.

Front

Back

Back

I am not sure what to say about the pink outfit that Butch Gearhart (top right-no, the other right–and may he rest in peace) is wearing, except I want it.

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