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There's a good chance JJ gets more in 2011 because he's arb eligible than he would make on the open market. He could actually end up coming out ahead from being sent down.

Gomez has basically the same career OBP against both lefites and righties, but has more pop against lefties. Is a platoon with Gerut possible?

Was in the bleachers yesterday and it was a really fun experience. There were a lot of Brewer fans in my area and you have to remember every fan base has its idiots.

If the $$ is equal, you're not going to find many young people in any profession that would chose to live in GB, Cle, Cin, or Det when they could go to the other NFL cities. It's not so much the economy of the NFL as it is a reality that there are a lot more desirable places to live than the cities you listed.

I think either DeRosa or Grudz is on the team by this time next month. As others have said, Counsell is too old to keep this up every day, and McGehee isn't somebody you want to rely on in the midst of a pennant race. What would it take to get DeRosa? Also, I'm probably getting way ahead of myself, but is there a way to get Cliff Lee and DeRosa as a package deal?

I think he needs to be locked up. He's going to keep you in games, and there isn't much coming through the system to suggest his presence on the roster is going to block a prospect.

What was your opinion on Nieves? What kind of stuff does he have?

Settles at midpoint of $3.25M.

I second the Rays. They added a very good DH in Burrell and the acquisition of Joyce is very underrated.

That is a really good idea for a team like Washington. They might be able to get the 3 of those guys for about $20M total, so they could maybe toss Orlando Cabrera in there too. You lose 3 picks this year, but then get 7-8 the next season.

I can't believe a guy that consistently puts up those #'s would be that cheap.

I would be very content if they brought back Sheets (now with Hoffman) and called it a day. Me too. Give Ben 1 yr $12M, with a vesting option for a 2nd year if he gets 180 innings.

If the Phillies offered arby, Burrell may have taken it. This is a bad move on their part, but I was hoping he would have ended up in Chicago since his age could make this a bad contract.

The Yanks compensation pick is protected.

Getting rid of Hall might free up enough $$ to get in on a closer.