Comments on: Today in the Journal News

By: John62

John62 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:32:50 +0000

The payment situation is also conducive to spending more than you’d planned, because rather than seeing what you’ve bought all in one cart and, at the last minute, removing that one container of berries or piece of cheese that would really put things over the top, it’s only at the end of the trip, when you compare how much money you had on you with how much you’ve spent, that you get your total ‘receipt’ for the day. ,

By: Bill Porter

Bill Porter — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:40:22 +0000

It’s good to have Sam back, I enjoyed his old Yankees blog. He really seemed like a good guy. I hope he does well.

By: Wolf In Pinstripes

Wolf In Pinstripes — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:36:41 +0000

Whitey – thanks for posting the info on the Topps card. I’ll be hitting the stands for these coming out this week as it is.

mel – yes, they do add some fun and value to the cards, but as a collector, I’m a little torn because they lampoon things without having a correct version available (until later in the year, when they usually print a “correction” that you have to hunt down). As long as they release a corrected version that is easy to get, I think the spoofs are fun. As for the Jeter card w/Bush and Mantle in it, here’s a link (along with “Poley Walnuts” and a Joba Chamberlain “mistake”): http://www.clubbronx.com/weblog_entry.php?e=4

By: S.o.S.27

S.o.S.27 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:15:27 +0000

I guess the question to ask yourself is if his offense makes up for any defensive flaws that he might make. I have to go with Soriano’s offensive talent. Tough call though.

By: hmmm (17-14*)

hmmm (17-14*) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:05:12 +0000

“Cano or Soriano? One obviously is better defensively/avg.and the other has more power and speed.”

i would have to go with Cano.

Soriano is a better offensive player, no doubt. but he really was atrocious on defense. about as bad as it gets.

one interesting thing to note though is that he has turned into a very good LFer. which is to his credit, since he was very reluctant to vacate 2B.

still, Soriano is 32 and Robbie is 25. that makes the decision a bit easier as well.

By: S.o.S.27

S.o.S.27 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:03:35 +0000

raymagnetic,
Your assuming that Shaq can stay healthy. Which he hasnt done all year long. It also slows down the Suns and cloggs up the middle for Nash to penitrate. Im a Spurs fan, so im happy they pulled this off.

By: raymagnetic â„¢

raymagnetic â„¢ — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:54:30 +0000

“Why trade THE MATRIX for a broken down Shaq? Bad trade imo for Pheonix.”

This trade might not be as bad as you think on first glance. In the playoffs you need more of a half court game and Shaq immediately gives them that threat. I could see them doing a similar thing to what the Spurs did with Duncan/Robinson. You have Shaq playing the high post since he’s such a good passer, and you have Amare playing the low post since he’s dynamic around the paint.

Shaq will also be motivated since he hates the Lakers.

On the Miami side they should get better quickly next year. They’ll probably draft the best point guard available in the draft and they’ll be able to run like the showtime Lakers. Good Times!

By: S.o.S.27

S.o.S.27 — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:36:40 +0000

Why trade THE MATRIX for a broken down Shaq? Bad trade imo for Pheonix.

By: mel

mel — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:35:53 +0000

In other news, Nolan Ryan to become President of the Rangers.

And Eric Bedard is still an Oriole. Do you want Bedard out of the division, but making the Mariners a viable WC threat? Or would you rather face him more times in the division on a non-contender? (he also helps if he beats the Sox)

By: Victor the Predictor

Victor the Predictor — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:35:53 +0000

Melky will be one of Kevin Long’s special projects this spring. It’s time for Melky to emerge as a hitter.