Today in RBI Baseball History

[ericdavisfan]

March 18, 2000 - After acquiring Jesse Orosco from the Orioles in a December trade, the Mets send the veteran left-hander to the Cardinals for utility player Joe McEwing.

Mets released McEwing yesterday.   

someone should give Uncle Jesse another shot

[Gerlost]

I remember Orosco pitched just 2.1 innings for the Cardinals that year.  What a deal we got, huh?

[Nails]

I remember Orosco pitched just 2.1 innings for the Cardinals that year. What a deal we got, huh?

Not good, but it could be worse:  Mo Vaughn had zero at-bats in 2004 and made $17 million.

[TβG]

yeah.  how is it that vaughn totally screws the angels, then the mets come and are like, "hey, can we over pay you too?"  that guy was completely injury  riddled.

[RedBarron]

It wasn't long ago (may still be in place) that the O's were still paying for Albert Belle's "services"

While under contract these guys still get daily meal allowances. . . .  . .lovely.

[Nails]

yeah. how is it that vaughn totally screws the angels, then the mets come and are like, "hey, can we over pay you too?" that guy was completely injury riddled.

The Mets knew they were taking a chance with Mo.  Unfortunately for Mo and the Mets, it just didn't work out.  Personally, I think $17 million per year is a ridiculous risk to take.  A fool and his money are soon parted.

While under contract these guys still get daily meal allowances. . . . . .lovely.

I'm sure Mo's fat ass thought that was lovely too.  Seriously, is that a fact?  I can't imagine somebody making that kind of money would be given "meal allowances" by their team.  They can't afford it themselves???

[RedBarron]

A few years back, Sportscenter was commenting on Belle's still getting food money.


Maybe I'm mean, but I'd have to tell them, "You make 10 fucking god damned dollars.  you'll pay for your hotel and your meals and you'll damn well like it, rich boy."

[Nails]

No shit.  I consider myself lucky because on Fridays, the office buys us a box of donuts. 

I love bitching.    I'm going to be a ripe surly old bastard someday.

[RedBarron]

A few years back, Sportscenter was commenting on Belle's still getting food money.


Maybe I'm mean, but I'd have to tell them, "You make 10 fucking god damned dollars.  you'll pay for your hotel and your meals and you'll damn well like it, rich boy."

So raise your hand if you noticed that I'm paying my major league players $10.

[Nails]

So raise your hand if you noticed that I'm paying my major league players $10.

They get paid more than ten dollars?!  Spoiled rotten brats.

[RedBarron]

So raise your hand if you noticed that I'm paying my major league players $10.

They get paid more than ten dollars?!  Spoiled rotten brats.

they ain't worth a penny more than tree fiddy

[fknmclane]

Every professional athlete and coach gets a daily meal allowance when on the road.  My cousin Dan is an assistant coach with the Blazers and he gets almost $100 a day when they are on the road.  The money they are given is not part of their salary either.  Pretty fucked up that Carlos Beltran will be making upwards of 15 mil a year but the Mets will still be giving him a bill a day so he can eat.

[RedBarron]

Every professional athlete and coach gets a daily meal allowance when on the road.  My cousin Dan is an assistant coach with the Blazers and he gets almost $100 a day when they are on the road.  The money they are given is not part of their salary either.  Pretty fucked up that Carlos Beltran will be making upwards of 15 mil a year but the Mets will still be giving him a bill a day so he can eat.

Is your cousin Dan Majerle?

[fknmclane]

No, dummy.  Thunder Dan is a commentator for the Suns.  My cousin Dan Panaggio is an assistant coach with the TrailBlazers.  Dunno what he's gonna do next year, as his former assistant in the CBA, Mo Cheeks, has been fired.

[RedBarron]

No, dummy.  Thunder Dan is a commentator for the Suns.  My cousin Dan Panaggio is an assistant coach with the TrailBlazers.  Dunno what he's gonna do next year, as his former assistant in the CBA, Mo Cheeks, has been fired.

You should adopt Thunder Dan as your uncle.

He's a bad mutha on NBA Jam.

[Nails]

March 24

1982 The Dodgers automatically renew Fernando Valenzuela's contract when he ends his three week holdout, but the portly left handed pitcher refuses to sign it.

1984 The Tigers trade utility player John Wockenfuss and outfielder Glenn Wilson to the Phillies for relief pitcher Willie Hernandez and first baseman Dave Bergman.

[Nails]

Willie won the Cy Young that year for the Tigers.

[Nails]

March 27, 2002 - After being told he would not be an everyday player, thirty-seven year old hJose Canseco is given his release by the Expos. The 1988 American League MVP, who needs 38 homers to reach 500, batted .258 and hit 16 home runs for the White Sox last season while appearing in 76 games.

[Nails]

March 28

1986 - The Red Sox trade designated hitter Mike Easler to the Yankees for designated hitter Don Baylor.

1999 - In Cuba, the Orioles beat the Cuban National team, 3-2 thanks to a Harold Baines 11th inning game-winning hit. It is the first time a U.S team has played in Cuba since the 1950's.

[Nails]

April 5, 1993 - At Shea Stadium, the Rockies lose their National League debut to the Mets, 3-0. Doc Gooden pitches a 4-hit complete game for the victory.