Bird Droppings: O's claim Gabino, Mora's hard at work, and Hayden Penn still has life.

by Camden Chat on Nov 10, 2009 7:00 AM EST in Open Threads Comment 30 comments

O's claim righty Gabino off waivers from Twins
Armando Gabino, 26, went 6-4 with three saves in a 38 games (seven starts) for Triple-A Rochester in 2009, and had a 17.18 ERA in two appearances for the Twins. -duck

Melvin's working on his versitality
Ken Rosenthal is live blogging from the GM Meetings and reports that Melvin Mora is training at other positions this off season to increase his marketability. -Stacey

Rays decline ZAUN's option
I guess his Z-Game wasn't good enough. -Stacey

Marlins giving Penn another look
The Marlins have added Hayden Penn back to their 40 man roster. They must see something in him if they're worried about him getting selected in the Rule 5 draft. -Stacey

Police search for kidnappers of Victor Zambrano's mother
The kidnappers still haven't contacted anyone regarding ransom. Even more horrifying is the news that Zambrano's cousin was kidnapped and killed nine days ago. -Stacey

DuPuy: MLB competitive balance working
MLB President Bob DuPuy says some ridiculous things (Competitive balance has been a hallmark of the entire tenure of Commissioner Selig) and some interesting things (We need a world-wide Draft). A good read. -Stacey

Red Sox keep Victor Martinez - Salt Lake Tribune
The Red Sox picked up Victor Martinez's option and declined Jason Varitek's. -Stacey

Eight questions for baseball executives - ESPN
As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks. -Stacey

What do you do to an elephant with 3 balls? Walk him and pitch to the Open Thread

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when are the GGs announced?

I thought we would have heard by now.

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I thought it was this afternoon.

by O'sFan21 on Nov 10, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

According to MLB.com

The AL GG winners are being revealed on epsn news right now. I can’t watch, so I’ll just have to wait to see if the rumor about Adam is true.

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

1B

Mark Teixeira.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

2B - Placido Polanco

SS – Derek Jeter
3B – Evan Longoria

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

are you fucking kidding me at SS??????

by O'sFan21 on Nov 10, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

OF

Torii Hunter
Ichiro Suzuki
and…..

ADAM JONES

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

from mlb.com

Adam Jones is the new face in the outfield. The Baltimore center fielder, whose circus catches were among the Orioles’ bright spots throughout the season, dazzled with his gutsy range and strong arm. Ironically, for two years he was one of the young Seattle outfielders whose path was blocked by Ichiro. Then he went to Baltimore in the George Sherrill trade, and now the outfielders reunite on the Gold Glove team.

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I love Adam

But it is an absolute travesty that Franklin Guttierez didn’t win. He was the best and it wasn’t even close.

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oooh, interesting

by O Nina on Nov 10, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Seattle Fans worst nightmare come true, but in a different way?

I remember reading Lookout Landing back when Bedard was traded, and (hopefully I’m not misremembering, but) some folks were worried that the deal may be historically referred to as “The Adam Jones Trade” instead of “The Erik Bedard Trade”. How interesting, then, is it that the trade is currently known as “The George Sherrill Trade”?

by PhilR8 on Nov 10, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Pitcher: Mark Buehrle

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Catcher: Joe Mauer

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

HOORAAAAAYYYY

I don’t even care if it’s “premature” or if he “plays to shallow” or the fact that “Nicky should have won”*, it’s always always great to see an Oriole get recognition for anything in this day and age of constant Yankee/Sox worship.

YAAAAAAY AJ

*though he totally should, someday.

by O Nina on Nov 10, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Catch catch catch

by O Nina on Nov 10, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i cant support this

by twistedlogic on Nov 10, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not surprised about Jeter

That’s part of what makes this award a joke. He actually had a pretty good defensive year, although if it were fair I think Andrus would have won. But how are the voters supposed to know about rookies in Texas?

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Just throwing it out there

According to fangraphs Izturis had the best year of all AL shortstops…

by O'sFan21 on Nov 10, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

But does Izzy have… intangibles?

by O Nina on Nov 10, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

A very valid point.

by O'sFan21 on Nov 10, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he also isnt the cap'n and wears a uniform sans penstripes.

that eliminates him immediately from contention. that said, i dont believe izzy had the best year of all AL shortstops

by twistedlogic on Nov 10, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That may be

But he SURELY had a better year than Jeter.

by O'sFan21 on Nov 10, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Was Polanco really the best 2b in the league?

by O'sFan21 on Nov 10, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He's very good

I don’t really have a problem with that one. I don’t have a problem with Teixeira or Longoria either.

Some Day, Matt Wieters Will Make The Cooperstown Crowd Laugh By Talking About The Time He Batted Behind Melvin Mora And Luke Scott. -Keith Law via Matt Wieters Facts

by Stacey on Nov 10, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's hard to believe he's able to move so well

With that GIGANTIC fucking jaw of his.

by O'sFan21 on Nov 10, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There isn't a lot more I can take

when it comes to hearing about how “underappreciated” Douchera’s defense is. In fact, I’m starting to think his offense might be underappreciated after the fellatio his defense has gotten. Seriously New York Media – he’s a first baseman. His defense is good but it doesn’t really matter…now shut the fuck up.

"I like baseball, movies, good clothes, whiskey, fast cars ... and you. What else you need to know?"

by Andrew @ TLC on Nov 10, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs