[USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice

Sun Nov 25 11:38:19 EST 2007

Geez, Andy.  Guess a lucky guy like *you* has never gone 0 for 21 in
Mexico....

On Nov 24, 2007 5:17 AM, Andrew R. Klein <anrklein at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  I don't usually check baseball news during the offseason.  But who really
> cares about football when the only good teams are the Packers and Cowboys?
> And with Jeff and Brad laying the puffery groundwork for a Brandon
> Wood-tradeback deal, it seemed prudent to take a look.  Some very
> interesting results ...
>
> First, Brandon Wood was indeed mentioned in Miguel Cabrera trade talks.
> Apparently the Angels are begging the Marlins to take him, but Florida is
> holding out for Howie "Punch n' Judy" Kendrick.
>
> Second, with Orlando Cabrera gone, the Angels are indeed talking about his
> replacement -- Erik Aybar.  Who will compete with Maicer Izturis for the
> job.  Lots of confidence in young Brandon there!
>
> Third, Wood is playing in some freakin' Mexican League this winter, mired
> in an 0-21 slump with 11 Ks in 28 AB.
>
> Come 'on boys.  If you're gonna stir the hot stove pot, you've *got* to do
> better than this!
>
> -Andy
>
> <<
> Angels manager Mike Scioscia indicated that Erick Aybar is the favorite to
> play shortstop for his team with Orlando Cabrera gone.
> Maicer Izturis should get to compete for the job, and the Angels could
> resume using Brandon Wood at the position in Triple-A. "We are very
> confident in what Erick Aybar brings not only in the future, but right now,"
> Scioscia said. What Aybar has brought so far is a .239/.274/.295 line in 234
> at-bats over the last two seasons. The 23-year-old should turn into a decent
> regular in time, but the Angels may find they're better off with Izturis
> next year.
>
> Since opening the season 4-for-7, Brandon Wood is in an 0-for-21 slump in
> Mexico.
> This isn't helping Wood's trade value. He's yet to deliver an extra-base
> hit, and he has an 11/3 K/BB ratio in 28 at-bats.
>
> The Angels are showing the heaviest interest in Miguel Cabrera, according
> to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.
> The Marlins are insisting that Howie Kendrick be involved in the deal,
> which is smart on their part. If they received him, they could move Dan
> Uggla to third base and improve their infield defense considerably. The
> Angels would prefer to make Brandon Wood a center piece of the deal. If they
> could get Cabrera for Wood, Ervin Santana and Jeff Mathis, they'd have to
> jump. The Marlins, though, should target Jered Weaver over Santana if
> they're not going to get Kendrick.
>
>
>
>
> Second,
>
> jhwinick at aol.com wrote:
>
> Its good to see that the bitterness has subsided.  [image: ;-)]
>
> FWIW, I think that the season really turned on Mark "TradeMeister"
> Blocker's willingness to move Joe Blanton in exchange for my taking on Chris
> Ray, a player that had been dumped on him by the evil Professor Klein.
>
> Lest you think that I underestimate the importance of young Mr. Laffey,
> however, you should know I'm in serious negotiations with my younger brother
> to get him to name his next child Aaron.
>
> Given the original title of this email thread and for the benefit of Mr.
> Angry Young Man himself, Doug Shabelman (who is no doubt pissed about
> another stupid email polluting his in box) that Mr. Wood is apparently one
> of the key player being discussed in a potential deal between Anaheim and
> Florida for Miguel Cabrera.  Wouldn't that be something if the guy ends up
> hitting 50+ home runs.....but in the National League!
>
> Jeff
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rickgam at comcast.net
> To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net> <announce at usml.net>
> Sent: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:37 pm
> Subject: RE: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
>
>  Greetings;
>      Here's proposal #1 - A team is not allowed to pick up a frickin' Cleveland
> pitcher, or any pitcher for that matter, on the last day of the season and
> activate him!
>    Rick
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Richard E. Robbins" <RERobbins at iTinker.net>
> > Now is the right time for rules discussions.
> >
> > We should set a firm date for circulating proposals that can then be
> > incorporated into a single ballot for voting etc.
> >
> > Mark B -- can you look through what you've circulated on this score in the
> > past.  Our old processes seemed to work relatively well.
> >
> > -- Rich
> >
> >   _____
> >
> > From: announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net <announce-bounces at usml.net?>] On Behalf
> > Of Andy Klein
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:24 AM
> > To: USML Announcements
> > Subject: Re: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
> >
> >
> > >From the Sox perspective, I don't understand trading a young, healthy
> > starter for a 33 year-old SS.  But if you say it's good for the Sox, Brad, I
> > won't argue.  And please keep your Wood to yourself.  The only way he'd help
> > the 'Torns if we replace BA with K as an offensive category.  (BTW ... Rich,
> > when is the appropriate time for rules change proposals???)
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > -Andy
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com>
> > To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net>
> > Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 9:36:07 PM
> > Subject: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
> >
> > Andy!!  Where are you?!  You know how I don't like to actively tout or trade
> > my players during the slumbering off-season, but I gotta tell you that this
> > Jon Garland for O. Cabrera deal could be good for the White Sox (depending
> > on Kenny's other crazed moves) and  will be OUTSTANDING for the Rips if
> > Brandon Wood gets the nod at SS.  Think of a young A-Rod, without Scott
> > Boras or a stripper.  I'm so psyched. How many of these beans can I keep?
> >
>
>
>
>   Attached Message
>   From: Richard E. Robbins <RERobbins at iTinker.net> <RERobbins at iTinker.net>
> To: 'USML Announcements' <announce at usml.net> <announce at usml.net>  Subject: RE:
> [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice  Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:16:03 +0000
>  Now is the right time for rules discussions.
>
> We should set a firm date for circulating proposals that can then be
> incorporated into a single ballot for voting etc.
>
> Mark B -- can you look through what you've circulated on this score in the
> past.  Our old processes seemed to work relatively well.
>
> -- Rich
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net<announce-bounces at usml.net?>]
> *On Behalf Of *Andy Klein
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:24 AM
> *To:* USML Announcements
> *Subject:* Re: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
>
>  From the Sox perspective, I don't understand trading a young, healthy
> starter for a 33 year-old SS.  But if you say it's good for the Sox, Brad, I
> won't argue.  And please keep your Wood to yourself.  The only way he'd help
> the 'Torns if we replace BA with K as an offensive category.  (BTW ... Rich,
> when is the appropriate time for rules change proposals???)
>
> Cheers!
>
> -Andy
>
>  ----- Original Message ----
> From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com>
> To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 9:36:07 PM
> Subject: [USML Announce] Woodn't It Be Nice
>
> Andy!!  Where are you?!  You know how I don't like to actively tout or
> trade my players during the slumbering off-season, but I gotta tell you that
> this Jon Garland for O. Cabrera deal *could *be good for the White Sox
> (depending on Kenny's other crazed moves) and * will *be OUTSTANDING for
> the Rips if Brandon Wood gets the nod at SS.  Think of a young A-Rod,
> without Scott Boras or a stripper.  I'm so psyched. How many of these
> beans can I keep?* *
>
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