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Two defensive cuts and two tell-tale quotes
Some people aren't happy with the cuts that were made yesterday -- two promising prospects and the necessity to trim down the roster. There are a pair of telling quotes about one of the cuts however. Damian Cristodero got the following remark from Rick Tocchett regarding Matt Lashoff: "I don't...
Niners Nation NFL Rule change suggestion of the day: Waiver procedures
As NFL fans, we all have little beefs (or maybe major beefs) with the league when it comes to the various rules governing the game. The on-field rules are a staple of this debate, most notably the rules protecting the QB. The NFL makes rule changes just about every offseason, often in a bit of a...
Thome, Contreras Casualties of Underperforming Sox, Payroll Crunch
When the Sox acquired Jake Peavy and Alex Rios, I made an impassioned plea for increased attendance down the stretch, as they appeared to be over-extended in the payroll department (both present and future). This was assuming the Sox would stay in the race in the mediocre AL Central where nobody...
Alex Rios Is A Gamble Worth Taking
I could probably write a few thousand words explaining why the White Sox waiver claim of Alex Rios was a great move -- and I just might by the time this post is finished -- but my best snap-judgement would just be a restating of what's been written plenty of places around the web, none more...
Meet Your New Blue Jacket: Chris Gratton
The Jackets have claimed center Chris Gratton off re-entry waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning. This is an extremely low-risk move, as the Jackets will only be on the hook for under $200,000.Gratton is a big body, and is a good penalty killer. His greatest asset at this point in his career is his...
More anarchy
Who's responsible for THIS one? Jussi Jokinen on waivers? I want to know whose call. Lawton? Barrie? Tocchet? Kari Ramo was also sent back to Norfolk which is not surprising as he was an emergency call up. But I want to be enlightened -- who, what and why? Yes, Jokinen is not scoring...
Saturday Rockpile: Joe Koshansky placed on waivers
The Denver Post reports that the Colorado Rockies have placed Joe Koshansky on waivers in order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> Joe Koshansky #47 / First Base / Colorado Rockies Height: 6-4 Weight: 225 Bats: L Throws: L Born:...
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