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It's probably just a late-inning slap on Glendale, Arizona's behind, but Tony Jackson of the Daily News writes that the Dodgers move of their Spring Training camp "still isn't a certainty."
The statement came in response to complaints earlier in the day by a prominent Dodgers official that Glendale was slow in providing the club with the necessary documentation - most notably the aforementioned "scope of work," an official construction document showing all components of the planned facility - to ensure the club's specific desires for the facility will be met in full.
"There has been a lack of communication with regards to the guaranteed maximum price," said Craig Callan, the Dodgers vice president for spring training and minor-league facilities. "We look forward to receiving clarification from them, especially regarding the things that were in our original conceptual program versus the things we are actually getting.
"The clock is ticking." ...
Callan's main point of concern with Glendale centers on the possibility that the facility won't meet expectations of the two clubs. Callan said Dodgers officials already have compromised on several details, including allowing the reduction of fixed-seating capacity in the main stadium from 12,000 to 10,000, the reduction in size of the entire facility from 151 acres to 141 and the elimination of a dugout club behind home plate.
Or what Andrew Shimmin said.
That said, it would be pretty sweet. I'd go. I've never been to Catalina. And my grandparents met each other there in 1939.
Yet.
"Greenspan ... called a meeting with the entire team in an attempt to 'prepare' them for Friday's official announcement that Sampson would either be suspended or terminated in time for the Hoosiers' weekend game at Northwestern. But before Greenspan finished his speech, the sources said an unidentified player stood up and insisted 'if Sampson ain't coaching, we ain't playing' and that Greenspan responded with what he thought was a rhetorical question.
'Greenspan asked if he should just cancel the whole season,' one source said. 'And the player told him "We don't care what you do. But if Sampson ain't coaching, we ain't playing." And then they just walked out.'
An Indiana television station shot video of the IU players leaving the meeting."
Indiana's new president is Michael McRobbie, who looks like John Quincy Adams but talks like Paul Hogan.
Eric is missing out on the charm of Avalon. Don't forget that once the players got to Catalina, there really wouldn't be much for them to do, except get in trouble.
But DUIs would drop sharply.
I don't think the good folks of Catalina would have much patience with a MLB team.
But Avalon has a casino!
If I recall "casino" might be a bit misleading. Wasn't it an auditorium? I haven't been on the island for at least 15 years so I am sure much has changed.
It is beautiful.
"Glendale, AZ has been slow to provide the "scope of work" document that outlines the exact facilities that will be built. If they continue using Dodgertown, they will be locked into their old lease that has them playing in Vero Beach through 2021, and they could pay a $575,000 fine."
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That is too funny! My how the times have changed. It makes me wonder if anyone on the island was wearing parachute pants that day you were there.
And MC Hammer would have Billy Beane's job.
If the McCourts planned to tear down the stadium, the All-Star Game would be at Dodger Stadium very quickly. See "Stadium, Yankee: 2008"
But I can see the point of no atmosphere around the stadium.
That doesn't work too well at Dodger Stadium.
Are they pulling my leg, or are there actually people who like brussel sprouts?
Daniel and I may not agree on peaches, but we do agree on Brussels sprouts.
My brother loves them and serves them every Thanksgiving.
I politely decline.
Florida Marlins
Tampa Bay Rays
Arizona Diamondbacks
Last Time a Franchise Hosted an All-Star Game
New York Mets, 1964
St. Louis Cardinals, 1966 (2009)
Kansas City Royals, 1973
New York Yankees, 1977 (2008)
Los Angeles Dodgers, 1980
Washington Nationals, 1982 (in Montreal) (the last All-Star Game held in Washington, DC was in 1969)
Minnesota Twins, 1985
Oakland Athletics, 1987
Cincinnati Reds, 1988
Anaheim Angels, 1989
Chicago Cubs, 1990
Toronto Blue Jays, 1991
San Diego Padres, 1992
Baltimore Orioles, 1993
Texas Rangers, 1995
Philadelphia Phillies, 1996
Cleveland Indians, 1997
Colorado Rockies, 1998
Boston Red Sox, 1999
Atlanta Braves, 2000
Seattle Mariners, 2001
Milwaukee Brewers, 2002
Chicago White Sox, 2003
Houston Astros, 2004
Detroit Tigers, 2005
Pittsburgh Pirates, 2006
San Francisco Giants, 2007
I'm sure the Mets will host one soon, maybe 2011 in Citi Field.
The Royals will probably have a longer wait than the Dodgers before hosting their next All-Star Game.
I'm supprised to see J.Lo on that list.
"Opening Day tickets are not available during this pre-onsale."
I won't be getting my 16, but I will score my 4.
They are in Section 1 (I think) right behind home plate, Infield Reserve, seats 1&2 (on the aisle) I will sell at face or perhaps even a little less if you want to buy more.
If you want to see the dates of the games, go to dodgers.com and under miniplans, go to .500 hitter.
http://tinyurl.com/yuw9eh
Back on topic, Derek Carty of THT is becoming my second favorite (DT is 1) read on the internets.
http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/archives/2008/02/whatever_happen.html
Service time plays a big role.
Howard has less than 3 years service time, and was a first-time arb eligible player (a "Super Two" -- meaning he was in the top 17% of service time of <3 players).
K-Rod has 5 years of service time and this is his 3rd arb eligible year.
1) BA/OBP/SLG for the 10 "regulars" on offense
2) ERA/WHIP for the starters and main relievers
Feel free to post in the comments here, or at True Blue LA -- http://tinyurl.com/2ry3m4. I will post the community average results shortly thereafter.
Thanks!
Martin, Bills, Broxton, Ethier: get your wallets ready for some real money fairly soon.
I'm easy! I'll post them in both spots.
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The purpose isn't for individual projections to "win", but rather get a community projection for the Dodgers to see how they stack up with the real projection systems (PECOTA, Zips, CHONE, etc).
Loaiza got his contract as a free agent. Howard has 4 more seasons to get to that point. That's just how the system works. Clubs have cost control -- or at least cost certainty -- during the first 6 years of a player's career. As the arb amounts get closer to free market value, that will greatly impede small revenue clubs who can only keep their homegrown stars for 3-4 years instead of 6.
I would think that Martin would get more in line with what Morneau got from Minnesota, which is $4.5M.
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