fondybadger

Compensation picks may be removed from the new collective bargaining agreement, so may not get any picks for him?

Count me in please

I hate being one of "these" posters, but from what I've heard in the upper echelon of the team hierarchy is after the Brewers offered Fielder the money before the 2008 season, and he didn't accept... the team is now HAPPY he did not accept the contract extension. The front office is citing that Fielder is out of shape, not great defensively, and his time with Milwaukee is limited. A lot of people who watch the team understand that, but I was shocked to hear them actually say that. Further, I heard there was no intention to bring Sheets back. The Brewers resigned Cameron, while overpaying him, they didn't want to have to worry about replacing a centerfielder when they needed pitching and maybe a SECOND Baseman already... CC will sign with Yankees or the Angels who are preparing to make a huge offer (big shock I know). TGJ is not going to ever be worth starting. Other funny things I heard... new grass at Miller Park so now Corey Hart isn't going to be able to blame the field when he's bobbling balls in the outfield and Cameron is a solid signing because he can chase after Suppan 400 foot moon shots. Heard a few other funny things the other day from the front office, but can't remember them now in the drunk state I'm in.

Or is it just a negotiation ploy? http://www.star-telegram.com/284/story/831560.html Thursday, Aug 14, 2008 Posted on Thu, Aug. 14, 2008 Fort Worth Cats sign major-league draft pick Aaron Crow By RICKY TREON Star-Telegram staff writer Pitcher Aaron Crow, who was selected ninth overall in the Major League Baseball first-year player draft by Washington in June, signed a minor-league contract with the Fort Worth Cats on Wednesday. Crow was the Big 12 pitcher of the year at Missouri last season. He was 13-0 in 2008 with a 2.35 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 107 innings. All signs point to Crow officially being a member of the Cats after Friday's 11 p.m. MLB signing deadline for draft selections passes. Discussions with Nationals general manager Jim Bowden have stalled, Crow's agent, Randy Hendricks, said. "We wouldn't have had him sign with the Cats if we thought he was going to sign with the Nationals," Hendricks said. "The last I talked with Jim Bowden, he didn't think there was anything more to talk about. I didn't disagree." The stalled contract talks are what led Crow to being in Fort Worth on Wednesday evening to sign with the Cats. Hendricks said Crow took some time off after finishing last season with Missouri, but has been working out for about a month in anticipation of returning to the mound soon. The question, though, has been where will he play. After negotiations with Washington came to a standstill, Crow said one reason he'd like to play for the Cats is the presence of family in Fort Worth. "I have an aunt and uncle who live down here," Crow said. "I'm looking forward to spending some time with them." He added, though, that his pitching future "remains to be seen." Hendricks seemed more confident that Crow would be pitching for Fort Worth as soon as possible after Friday. "Our real focus is on Aaron pitching for the Cats and entering the draft next season," Hendricks said. Crow is the third high draft pick to sign with the Cats in recent years. Luke Hochevar, the 40th pick in the 2005 draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers, signed with the Cats and pitched in a few games, then re-entered the 2006 draft and was selected No. 1 overall by the Kansas City Royals. Max Scherzer, who also played at Missouri, was taken with the 11th overall pick in the 2006 draft by Arizona. He started three games in Fort Worth. However on the eve of the signing deadline, he reached an agreement with the Diamondbacks.

Alex Meyer still hasn't officially signed has he?

I've been looking around since that "rumor" on BP and I haven't seen any information since on Alex Meyer. I'm in a fantasy keeper league and I released Tyler Ladendorf to go pick up Meyer on the off chance he signs. I'd appreciate it if anyone has more information they could post it up. Thanks

I vote for Pedro - Sign me up.

Chuck's a friend of mine, he'd definately knows his sports. Spent plenty of time playing softball and that with him in the summertime in Fondy.

I'll be rooting against the Crew today and hoping for plenty of runs as a "recreational" bettor.

Sounds like someone is talking up there friend...