[USML Announce] NOPE is in the air

Wed Aug 12 17:13:40 EDT 2009

Do you anticipate that NOPE's awards banquets better than USML's?

On 8/12/09, jhwinick at aol.com <jhwinick at aol.com> wrote:
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> Brad Lee,
>
> An excellent, if somewhat crass point.  In fact, it turns out that Mr.
> Blocker has authorized me to announce the formation of his rejoinder to the
> formation of COPS and DUMP.  Mark's new organization has taken the name NOPE
> as in:
>
> Negotiators that Outrage and Perturb Everyone
>
> The group charter is still a work in progress but it will go something like
> this:
>
> Do we intend to abide by the deals we put on the table:  NOPE
> Do we intend to return your phone calls or emails:  NOPE
> Did we ever seriously consider doing a deal with you:  NOPE
> Are we ever really interested in making a fair trade:  NOPE
>
> Well...you get the picture.  More details to follow.
>
> Rumor has it that there are one or two other members of our league that are
> petitioning Mr. B for membership as we speak.
>
> TOeFuki
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com>
> To: USML Announcements <announce at usml.net>
> Sent: Wed, Aug 12, 2009 2:01 pm
> Subject: [USML Announce] Fister Of Fury
>
>  Well I for one predict Blocker bids on Doug Fister since the surname
> neatly summarizes Mark's negotiating=2 0tactics.....
>
> Brad Lee "Bruised But Not Bloody" Bad Ass
>
>
>
>
> On 8/12/09, Jeff Winick <jhwinick at aol.com> wrote:
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>>  Let's see:
>>
>>
>> Wieters plus Price equals championship.
>>
>>
>> I know COPS members. COPS members are good friends of mine. You sir, are
>> no COPS member.
>>
>>
>> TOeFuKi
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 12, 2009, at 1:39 PM, "Blocker, Mark B." <mblocker at Sidley.com>
>> wrote:
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>>
>>
>>  ?
>> As a COPS member, I have no idea what you are talking about.
>>
>>  ------------------------------
>> *From:* announce-bounces at usml.net [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] *On
>> Behalf Of *Jeff Winick
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, Augu st 12, 2009 1:18 PM
>> *To:* USML Announcements
>> *Subject:* Re: [USML Announce] If The Price Is Right....Hey,Can One of
>> You "Insiders" Send Me The Complete Article About ThisMajor Young Talent?
>> Thanks Ever So.
>>
>>
>>  Just wondering what's up with your fellow DUMP members. This guy is
>> heavily touted by Sickels and BA, he pitches for the Red Sox and I even gave
>> everyone a head's up that he was one of the few free agent prospects  AND
>> everyone has conceded to Mr. B so everyone should be looking to next season.
>>
>>
>> What is everyone saving their money for?  Rich bid me up to $51 for the
>> oft injured Peavy and is silent on Tazawa. John passes on a top pitching
>> prospect  while still with a substantial FAAB budget.
>>
>>
>> Good thing I'm around to keep you honest
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 12, 2009, at 12:06 PM, Brad Jansen <bljansen at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>
>>
>> Hey why target me....can't anybody else try to get keepers besides you?!
>>
>> On 8/12/09, Jeff Winick < <jhwinick at aol.com>jhwinick at aol.com> wrot e:
>>>
>>>  He's also $13. Mazel Tov.
>>>
>>>
>>> By the way, is there a reason why none of the rest of you helped me
>>> ensure that Brad didn't get this guy at an even better keeper salary for
>>> next year. Are we all awake out there?
>>>
>>>
>>> TOeFuKi
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Aug 12, 2009, at 11:41 AM, Brad Jansen < <bljansen at gmail.com>
>>> bljansen at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>>  Tazawa ready to be solid part of Red Sox rotation
>>> Tuesday, August 11, 2009 | Feedback<http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/mailbagESPN?event_id=15332>| Print
>>> Entry <http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=4392996&type=blogEntry>
>>>  Lost in the shuffle amid Kevin Youkilis<http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=5375>'
>>> meltdown was a very promising debut start from Junichi Tazawa<http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=30095>,
>>> who went five innings for the win against the Detroit Tigers<http://sp++orts.espn.go.com/mlb/clubhouse?team=det>.
>>> (He now has the tough-to-maintain decisions/games ratio of 1.)
>>> Tazawa was nervous in the first inning and couldn't command his fastball
>>> or get consistent break on his curveball, and his nerves were compounded by
>>> the Keystone Kops routine by Dustin Pedroia<http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=6393>and Nick
>>> Green <http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=5071>behind him. After the first inning, his command improved, and in his final
>>> three innings he pitched confidently and showed a sharper, more consistent
>>> curve, mostly 72-78 mph, with good depth and a tighter break. His fastball
>>> is average at 89-91 with a little tail, but it's flat and he's going to have
>>> to locate it well. He also throws an above-average splitter at 79-81 mph
>>> with good bottom, and he could stand to throw it more often, as it really
>>> looks like the fastball out of his hand and should be a weapon against
>>> hitters on both sides of the plate.
>>> Tazawa's delivery looks odd and his arm action is long -- follow how far
>>> his hand travels from when he takes it out of the glove until he brings it
>>> forward toward his release point -- but it actually works well. He repeats
>>> it, generates good momentum toward the plate and, aside from the length,
>>> doesn't have any obvious problems in the delivery. The average fastball/p
>>> lus secondary stuff combination can work in a big league rotation, but where
>>> it fits depends largely on command.
>>> The Junichi Tazawa who threw in third, fourth and fifth innings on
>>> Tuesday night would be a solid No. 3 starter in a good rotation, and if his
>>> confidence builds off this outing he should be an asset to the Red Sox for
>>> the rest of this season.
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