I'm convinced Tampa Bay deleted the "Devils" out of their name based on the fact that they finished 30 games behind the World Champions Boston Red Sox. "Rays" just seem much hipper than "Devil Rays." They didn't really have anything going for them anyway, so they might as well switch it up a bit, change the colors around, I don't know, look like the Padres and still continue to stink. Hey Rays, when the Saint Louis Rams decided to change their colors and adhere to the more hip, with it NFL markets, they did something too....they sucked.It's not really fair thought for you guys. If there were teams that spent 195 and 143 million in my division and i was spending less than A-Rod makes in a year, I would do anything I could to try and switch it up a bit. Hell, let's be honest with ourselves. We suck. We can't afford good players. Our team is based out of Florida. A-Rod makes more than our TEAM. We suck. If you need any more proof; see Tino Martinez.
Torii Hunter has agreed in principle to a 5 year, 90 million dollar deal to play with the L.A. Angels of Anaheim. Just in case you don't follow the Angels their outfield already has: Garrett Anderson. Gary Matthews Jr. Juan Rivera, Reggie Willits and Vladimir Guererro. I'm pretty sure without looking anything up that that is the most potent outfield in the majors. I'm not saying they are going to win a championship or anything, but wow, impressive. Mike Scioscia said Hunter would be the regular center fielder, with Matthews providing depth at all three outfield spots. Anderson and Guerrero are expected to spend more time in the designated-hitter role in 2008, giving Matthews plenty of opportunities to play left and right. With the trade of Orlando Cabrera to the White Sox for starting pitcher Jon Garland, the Angels seem to already be in contention for the American League crown in 2008. But then again, there is a lot of cold weather left. A lot of trades to be made and a lot of players to be bought.
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Welcome to the blogosphere:)
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First, I have to say that Torii Hunter is overrated. This happens every free agent season - one guy bats 280 w/ 20 homers, and is suddenly a $15 million man. Sorry - don't buy it. If I want .280 and 20 homers, I squeeze out a Chris Duncan and watch for a starting pitcher.
Now - if you're into that Torii Hunter stuff, I had heard that Mr. Hunter was interested in the St. Louis Cardinals. BUT, rumor has it that he didn't want to play for LaRussa because, of, well . . . uh . . . the race card. I said it. I think it's BS - but that's the inside skinny that I heard. Could be baloney.
Sweet blog by the way. And don't change your URL . . . this works fine.
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