http://www.sbnation.com/users/fingolfin Posts made by fingolfin on SB Nation http://www.letsgotribe.com/2008/1/22/133938/714 fingolfin Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:39:38 -0000 <p>...that Kenny Lofton isn't coming back next year?</p><p>Well, here's how you apparently don't do it:</p><p>[girlfriend mentions something about Kenny Lofton]<br /> <strong>You:</strong> Actually, I don't think the Indians are going to re-sign Kenny next year.<br /> <strong>Her:</strong> What do you mean??<br /> <strong>You:</strong> Well, they really only traded for Kenny because they needed a good LF. &nbsp;Their original LF was hurt earlier in the season.<br /> <strong>Her:</strong> Why can't they keep Kenny instead?<br /> <strong>You:</strong> They already have the other guy signed to a contract for like $3-4 million. &nbsp;They'd have to pay Kenny about the same. &nbsp;We can't afford to keep them both and only play Kenny.<br /> <strong>Her:</strong> But can't they trade the other guy?<br /> <strong>You:</strong> Well, his trade value isn't very high right now. &nbsp;He was hurt most of the season and only batted about .220.<br /> <strong>Her:</strong> And we're keeping this loser instead of Kenny???</p><p>Anyway, if anyone has any tips, let me know. &nbsp;I expect to have a similar conversation about a dozen more times between now and April.<br /></p> http://www.letsgotribe.com/2007/10/8/131015/794 fingolfin Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:10:15 -0000 <p>This is my first diary, thanks for reading. &nbsp;You can argue over whether CC or Byrd should start, but the fact is that Byrd is going to be the one. &nbsp;The bigger question is what to do if Byrd starts to look shaky (but not terrible) in the early innings. &nbsp;Let's say it's the 4th inning, Byrd has given up about 3 runs, and doesn't look very sharp at all. &nbsp;What is the best option?</p> <fieldset class="poll-box"> <legend>Poll</legend> <h5 class="poll-title">If Byrd is shaky around the 4th inning, Wedge should:</h5> <div id="poll_container_12081_242730032"> <form action="/polls/vote/12081?container_id=poll_container_12081_242730032" method="post" onsubmit="new Ajax.Request('/polls/vote/12081?container_id=poll_container_12081_242730032', {asynchronous:true, evalScripts:true, parameters:Form.serialize(this)}); return false;"> <ul class="poll-list clearfix"> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_64058" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="64058" /></span> <span class="option">Leave him in a little bit longer</span></li> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_64059" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="64059" /></span> <span class="option">Bring in Laffey</span></li> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_64060" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="64060" /></span> <span class="option">Bring in CC (Carmona would start Game 5)</span></li> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_64061" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="64061" /></span> <span class="option">Go straight to a Circle of Trust-er</span></li> <li class="clearfix"><span class="radio"><input id="poll_option_64062" name="poll_option" type="radio" value="64062" /></span> <span class="option">Do something else (Carmona for 1-2 innings?)</span></li> </ul> <p class="poll-vote-submit"><input class="button" name="commit" type="submit" value="Vote!" /> &nbsp; 128 votes | <a href="#" onclick="new Ajax.Request('/polls/results/12081?container_id=poll_container_12081_242730032', {asynchronous:true, evalScripts:true}); return false;">Results</a></p> </form> </div> </fieldset>