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Remember that he has a clause that allows him to block a trade to 8 teams. Not sure who those teams are, but they are probably the non contending teams like the Marlins, Phillies, etc. Another thing in regards to CJ that people have to take into account. His value goes down as soon as the season starts. As shown this offseason, those draft picks are very valuable now. And having a sandwich pick probably doesn't have a value like losing a first rounder (I think $10 million is the value they put on the first rounder). So you would think the sandwich would be worth at least $5 million? So with $20 million owed for 2016. Probably the absolute maximum the Angels will want to contribute if they traded him is $15 million. But probably less than that.

Could be that they wouldn't be interested in either Vatanen or Lindholm due to their RFA status. No matter how good they are. They might be looking more at the farm. And definitely Ritchie, Gibson, and Theodore are untouchable (yeah I know 2 of the 3 are up at the big club). But you still have high quality in guys like Montour and Scarbossa and Noessen. Even kerdiles and mueller might get some interest.

I'm almost thinking one of those two will sign a one year deal and come back to the market when it is truely lacking in any kind of substance. Just all hypothetical. But if Cespedes hits like he did last year. Then the 6/$150+ might very well be attainable. Plus, look at it this way. Won't cost a draft pick, and you offer him arb and get a pick next year. I can really see someone offering him a 1/$30. Upton is also young enough to do the one year thing. He is more of a steady record, but some may be hesitant since it has been only in the NL. If he signs with an AL, and proves he can hit it in a season. Then the skys the limit in a bad 2016-17 FA class. But I think Upton has the most to lose in a 1 year deal. If he signs with an AL team, and can't hit the AL, then his value will plummet. Cespedes has the power going for him. He has the north of 500 slg, he is an RBI and Run scorer. I know some discount it as a stat. But for me, those are some of the most important stats for a cleanup hitter. If you don't have someone that can score, then it won't matter how many people you put on base. So if Upton does sign a 1 year deal, my bets will be it's with a NL club.

As it stands right now. I like the traffic getting into and out of. Especially the direct route to and off the 5 fwy carpool lane. Most of the parking is good, although the under the fwy exit does get congested at times. I've never had a problem on the State Street exit. And never used the Orangewood exit. Also, exiting the stadium itself before you get to the car is smooth. With the old style ramps going down, it's very easy to get from seats to car, without too many issues even from the top level. By far, the easiest of the stadiums I've been to. Field is visually ok to look at. Ever since they took down the mausoleum and converted to pure baseball, the outfield isn't bad. That one clear day you can even see the mountains. Seats and the Suites are a bit antiquated. everything runs parallel to the foul lines. So the further you get away from the infield, the more you have to strain to watch the game. As you can see from the pizza throw in even Boston, those outfield seats are facing the infield, for a better view of who you want to throw your pizza at. I really do not think that this is a simple fix, since it's structural in nature. Bathrooms. Never had a problem. But I hear the plumbing might be the issue. Food and Drinks. There are plenty of vendors. It's just that they suck. I think some have said the inner workings of the concession areas are bad. Just not sure how much I believe that, because no matter how bad the workings are, you should not get a flat and soggy hot dog. Advertisements. Just blinding. And it's everywhere. One of the bigger reasons I don't like watching the game live at the stadium. It's just horrible. I usually end up with a migrane if I go to a game. Train. I do like that the train is right there.

Might be the reason why no one seems to be pursuing him. Yoenis Cespedes wants $150 million and no one wants to give it to him

Countdown to SABR Day 2011: 1960s Cobbette – Did David Bowie play for the Bluejays (Dulwich)? Small article. But sounds like Bowie at least for a brief minute played baseball in England when he was a kid.

Cardinals Reportedly Nearing Deal For Korean Righty Seung-hwan Oh Wish the Angels had interest.

Come on Adam. Wouldn't you be tempted to put $100g's on a 50-1 longshot. Just so that you can say, I affected a 50-1 longshot so much, that he became the 1-9 favorite?

Posting drunk leads to great things. I know.

WTF AO. No rain at all for the next week. Better put up an Amber Alert. El Nino is lost.

RIP. Cancer Skus.

It's about right. Except for the Checking number. Mine is much lower.

Your watch is fast Eleven. Or Chucks server is slow.

I believe the Golden Globes were the big award before the Oscars. And if so, this is going to be an interesting fight. Best Picture Drama: Revenant Best Picture Comedy: (Yeah I don't get it either.) Martian Best Actor Drama: Leonardo DiCaprio Best Actor Comedy: Matt Damon Talk about two heavies that have never won going against each other. Oh, and Sly winning best supporting actor in Creed? He was good, but not sure about this one.

Good news is. Theodore looks like the real deal. I like what I'm seeing from the kid.

Getzlaf strikes again.

As bad as we bag on Stoner. He hasn't been that bad this season. He is still a pylon. But he's been playing those gritty defensive shifts.

Will there be punch and pie?

Undocumented workers get a license. But, for most of you, on the top right hand corner of the license will be printed Federal Limits Apply. Mine does not, but if it says that, that means you get pulled over, they call INS.

AFter you buy a share of a pro sports team. You can buy this. End of Playboy mansion parties as Hefner pad put up for sale for $200mAlthough you might need to spend a few million disinfecting.

Vegetankerism?

$1.3 billion. You could buy a pro team with that amount.

Looked it up. It was Game on Dude. I had $5 to win on Imperative at 26.5 - 1

hmm. Who am I thinking of then? Because I won a good stack on Imperative in that race.