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What to do at QB
Being the single most important piece of the offensive puzzle, the quarterback position is widely critiqued and closely scrutinized. Yet, at least speaking for myself, I hadn't spent much time thinking about what to do at QB for 2010 for two main reasons: we had/have an unknown in Brady Quinn, and the team was so downright awful that to focus on one position would have felt like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Unfortunately, now that we've lost Quinn for the last two games we have every bit of experience with Quinn that we will prior to making any 2010 QB decisions. We'll have to make our futile speculations out of our current data set.
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In Response to the Judge-Mangini Interview (caution: long)
User Roger Dorn posted an interview between Mangini and interviewer Clark Judge a few days ago that was met with a generally positive review here at DBN. I had a different viewpoint, and started getting into my explanations in the comments. It quickly became long-winded (as I tend to be), so I said I'd review the article for anyone interested. I began doing so, and got about halfway through the article before I ran out of steam. The article itself was already almost 6000 words without my commentary, and the below half is now 5000 words with my comments added. And those were only the negative comments, as the point wasn't to show what I thought was good about the article.
So if you care to read the comments below, here they are. If you make it through, bless you - you're a hardcore fan (or really bored). Tell me why I'm an idiot - I'd like to hear opposing viewpoints. If anyone asks I'll review the remainder, but I said most of what I think below. If you get past the initially visceral reactions, I feel there is some depth to my objections.
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Stats Expert on the ORL Series, West
I saw this awesome tidbit on TrueHoop the other day. I think it hits the nail on the head about the Magic series last year, but does so with data to back it up. The comments on West are quite relieving, as well. If he's really not much above average then his personal instability can't hurt the Cavs that much, and it means his contributions are not irreplaceable. The thoughts on Anthony Parker's value are very exciting as well.
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Cribbs Dismisses Holdout
Cribbs officially shutdown any in-season holdout fears:
"'My decision right now, I'm going to play on Sunday. I don't know what's going to happen (in the contract negotiations), but I don't have concerns about that right now.
'I'm looking forward to playing alongside all these guys. Once I'm in, I'm in. I won't turn my back on these guys. It means a lot for them to be there. It means a lot for me to be there. '"
3 months ago
danvail
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Mujica to Start for Padres
The thought becomes reality Saturday night at Petco Park as the 25-year-old from Venezuela moves into the slot formerly manned by homer-challenged Josh Geer...
Mujica, who Monday night worked a season-high three innings in relief of Geer, will get at least three starts. He will be limited to 45 to 65 pitches Saturday night and could be relieved by Geer.
Good luck to him.
4 months ago
danvail
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Todd Tips [DeRo] Trade in Tribe's Favor
The Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals organizations officially closed the book on the Mark DeRosa trade when right-hander Jess Todd was sent to Cleveland on Sunday as the Player to be Named Later. The Indians also received second-year reliever Chris Perez, 24, when the trade originally occurred on June 27, 2009.
The addition of Todd to the deal swings this trade in Cleveland’s favor
Also gets into how the Tribe won both ends of the trade. Eventually, all these trade wins have to add up to something, right? Right?
4 months ago
danvail
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Draft Discussion
Let's take this opportunity to consolidate draft related discussions. Place your comments on positional needs and priorities, as well as player discussions here. That way, we can be efficient about how we waste time until the draft. Let's keep this rec'd to the top so we can keep our thoughts all in one place.
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Housh Signs With Seattle
Sources told ESPN's Michael Smith the deal was worth more than $40 million for five years, with more than $15 million guaranteed.
"I just felt it was the best destination, it was the best team, it was the best choice for me," Houshmandzadeh told ESPN.
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Miller Reports Minor Finger Soreness
Everyone has stressed it as minor, and is not expressing concern.
Also, Wood pitched a 40 pitch session with no problems.
9 months ago
danvail
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