tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116584360747275086..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Monday 12/11 A.M. Quickie:LaDainian Rules, But Is Brees MVP?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165963340923163402006-12-12T17:42:00.000-05:002006-12-12T17:42:00.000-05:00Everytime somebody tries to use the literal transl...Everytime somebody tries to use the literal translation of the words "Most Valuable Player" to argue against the best player in a sport getting the award in favor of somebody who is "more valuable" to their team it drives me crazy. "Most Valuable Player" is what somebody a long time ago decided to name the award for the best player in a sport, and the name stuck. It is definitely more catchy than "Best Player". But the fact of the matter is these awards were always meant to honor the best player in a sport, not some completely ambiguous most valuable player to his team. It is only in recent times of talking heads trying to be contrary and controversial that people have decide to use this literal translation of the words in the title to argue about it. LT is the Best player in the NFL and deserves the MVP award because it was always meant to award the best player!!!Shoebootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860899820282172624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165903911091899182006-12-12T01:11:00.000-05:002006-12-12T01:11:00.000-05:00Can't they share the award?LT hands down the Offen...Can't they share the award?<BR/><BR/>LT hands down the Offensive Player of the Year... <BR/><BR/>ROY is basically Bush, Colston, Young, and...<BR/><BR/>Devin Hester...<BR/><BR/>The MNF crew are starting the Hester for ROY campaigns.<BR/><BR/>What about the AI trade? His locker's cleaned out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165887445432561382006-12-11T20:37:00.000-05:002006-12-11T20:37:00.000-05:00Wow. This is so unexpected. I have so many peopl...Wow. This is so unexpected. I have so many people to thank for this...<BR/><BR/>I'm 2-2 on my free agency predictions (nailed the Matsuzaka posting bid too).<BR/><BR/>Gee, it's almost like I know what I'm talking about or something. :)Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165885686124174762006-12-11T20:08:00.000-05:002006-12-11T20:08:00.000-05:00BIG D IS THE WINNERof the first free agent signing...<B>BIG D IS THE WINNER</B><BR/>of the first free agent signing competition as he hits the nail on the head with the 1 year, 6 million dollar contract that the Rangers signed Kenny Lofton to.<BR/><BR/>To the other players, better luck next time. And there will be a next time.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the next will be Jeff Suppan and the Pirates tomorrow.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165881533595972482006-12-11T18:58:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:58:00.000-05:00It looks like we were way off:"Free agent Kenny Lo...It looks like we were way off:<BR/><BR/>"Free agent Kenny Lofton reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers worth about $6 million.<BR/><BR/>The deal for the center fielder was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical on the 39-year-old Lofton, a six-time All-Star."<BR/><BR/>Big D may have nailed it, although no word on any options for 2008.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165878820302609352006-12-11T18:13:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:13:00.000-05:00Lofton predictions:Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 m...Lofton predictions:<BR/>Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 mil<BR/>Chrth- 3 years, 21 mil<BR/>Big D- 1 year, 6 mil, 1 year club op 8.5 mil<BR/>jo fer- 1 year, 10 mil, 1 year club op 10 mil<BR/>mike- 2 years, 20 mil, 1 year club op 8 mil<BR/>jen- 1 year, 5.5 mil, 1 year club op 6.25 mil<BR/>sheldiz- 2 years, 14 mil <BR/>cmfrost- 2 years, 15 mil, 1 year club op 9 mil or 3 mil buyoutGuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165877871017072772006-12-11T17:57:00.000-05:002006-12-11T17:57:00.000-05:00How 'bout this:Between LdT and Brees, whoever beat...How 'bout this:<BR/>Between LdT and Brees, whoever beats his record by more percentage-wise gets the MVP.<BR/><BR/>Right now, it's LdT on-pace to beat his by ten percent <I>more</I> than Brees beats his. And anyone saying that one record is more hallowed than another, am I missing something, or have both statistics been recorded just as long, and been subject to just as many challengers? Both are, in the history of the NFL, the best that anyone could ever do at that position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165873200464632002006-12-11T16:40:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:40:00.000-05:00As for Lofton knowing how money is flying2 years a...As for Lofton knowing how money is flying<BR/><BR/><BR/>2 years at 15 Million<BR/>$7 Mill for year one<BR/>$8 Mill for year two<BR/>with an option year in year 3 worth 9 Million or a buyout of $3 MillionCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165873110124783412006-12-11T16:38:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:38:00.000-05:00Kevin see my earlier post he can be reposted next ...Kevin see my earlier post he can be reposted next year<BR/><BR/>Boras and Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein could not be reached for comment, but it is believed the organization views the agent’s approach as a stall tactic geared toward making sure Matsuzaka returns to Japan. By doing that, he could challenge a flawed posting system or bring the pitcher back to the United States as a complete free agent after the 2008 season.<BR/>Matsuzaka, who already has bid farewell to the Seibu Lions, also may opt to go through the posting system next year with Boras or a different agent.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165872849646538572006-12-11T16:34:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:34:00.000-05:00I know it's been said before, but Matsuzaka is not...I know it's been said before, but Matsuzaka is not a FA next year - he has to wait until 2008. I believe he can be reposted next year, but I'm not sure.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165872532495989072006-12-11T16:28:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:28:00.000-05:00Lofton predictions:Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 m...Lofton predictions:<BR/>Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 mil<BR/>Chrth- 3 years, 21 mil<BR/>Big D- 1 year, 6 mil, 1 year club op 8.5 mil<BR/>jo fer- 1 year, 10 mil, 1 year club op 10 mil<BR/>mike- 2 years, 20 mil, 1 year club op 8 mil<BR/>jen- 1 year, 5.5 mil, 1 year club op 6.25 mil<BR/>sheldiz- 2 years, 14 milGuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165872398026330322006-12-11T16:26:00.001-05:002006-12-11T16:26:00.001-05:00guy~ club optionguy~ club optionJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165872396736198552006-12-11T16:26:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:26:00.000-05:00Lofton predictions:Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 m...Lofton predictions:<BR/>Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 mil<BR/>Chrth- 3 years, 21 mil<BR/>Big D- 1 year, 6 mil, 1 year club op 8.5 mil<BR/>jo fer- 1 year, 10 mil, 1 year club op 10 mil<BR/>mike- 2 years, 20 mil, 1 year club op 8 mil<BR/>jen- 1 year, 5.5 mil, 1 year op 6.25 mil<BR/>sheldiz- 2 years, 14 mil<BR/><BR/><B>Jen</B>- Club or player option<BR/>?GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165872113753831162006-12-11T16:21:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:21:00.000-05:00Lofton predictions:Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 m...Lofton predictions:<BR/>Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 mil<BR/>Chrth- 3 years, 21 mil<BR/>Big D- 1 year, 6 mil, 1 year club op 8.5 mil<BR/>jo fer- 1 year, 10 mil, 1 year club op 10 mil<BR/>mike- 2 years, 20 mil, 1 year op <BR/>jen- 1 year, 5.5 mil, 1 year op 6.25 mil<BR/>sheldiz- 2 years, 14 mil<BR/><BR/><B>mike</B>- club or player option, how much?<BR/><B>jen</B>- club or player option?GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165872002923194532006-12-11T16:20:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:20:00.000-05:00I heard a short part of Theismann on Dan Patrick a...I heard a short part of Theismann on Dan Patrick a bit ago: with all the rules changes to help QBs, the defenses have changed to smaller, quicker D-lineman to try to get to the QB faster. That's created a disadvantage for the defense against a balanced offense. Looking at Jeff's post with the MVP stats, is it at all suprising that the RB #s have risen dramatically over the past 10 years?<BR/><BR/>Insightful from Theismann: I think he comes up right on at times, but misses the boat others. From what I hear, I'm glad I don't get ESPN - it's better on the radio anyway (every Thursday and Monday)!chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165871342262145122006-12-11T16:09:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:09:00.000-05:00Lofton predictions:Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 m...Lofton predictions:<BR/>Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 mil<BR/>Chrth- 3 years, 21 mil<BR/>Big D- 1 year, 6 mil, 1 year club op 8.5 mil<BR/>jo fer- 1 year, 10 mil, 1 year op 10 mil<BR/>mike- 2 years, 20 mil, 1 year op <BR/>jen- 1 year, 5.5 mil, 1 year op 6.25 mil<BR/>sheldiz- 2 years, 14 mil<BR/><BR/><B>jo fer</B>- club or player option<BR/><B>mike</B>- club or player option, how much<BR/><B>jen</B>- club or player optionGuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165871261405112712006-12-11T16:07:00.001-05:002006-12-11T16:07:00.001-05:00Lofton predictions:Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 m...Lofton predictions:<BR/>Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 mil<BR/>Chrth- 3 years, 21 mil<BR/>Big D- 1 year, 6 mil, 1 year club op 8.5 mil<BR/>jo fer- 1 year, 10 mil, 1 year op 10 mil<BR/>mike- 2 years, 20 mil, 1 year op <BR/>jen- 1 year, 5.5 mil, 1 year op 6.25 mil<BR/><BR/><B>jo fer</B>- club or player option<BR/><B>mike</B>- club or player option, how much<BR/><B>jen</B>- club or player optionGuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165871241815380622006-12-11T16:07:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:07:00.000-05:002 years, 14 mil.2 years, 14 mil.Sheldizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198083524704018695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165871072833304732006-12-11T16:04:00.000-05:002006-12-11T16:04:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165870425063034712006-12-11T15:53:00.000-05:002006-12-11T15:53:00.000-05:00guyinthecorner~Lofton offer: 1 year, $5.5 mil wit...guyinthecorner~<BR/><BR/>Lofton offer: 1 year, $5.5 mil with an '08 option of $6.25 milJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165869138878701242006-12-11T15:32:00.000-05:002006-12-11T15:32:00.000-05:00Meet the new ball ... same as the old ballThere ar...Meet the new ball ... same as the old ball<BR/><BR/>There are so many places you could go with that commentCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165869070596635672006-12-11T15:31:00.000-05:002006-12-11T15:31:00.000-05:00The new ball is banished from the kingdom. My pred...The new ball is banished from the kingdom. My prediction is that the "new ball" (game-used) becomes a crazy collectors item for people esspecially if you could get signatures on it, esspecially of the guys who hated it (shaq, nash, nowitzki, wade)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Lofton predictions:<BR/>Guyinthecorner- 2 years, 13.5 mil<BR/>Chrth- 3 years, 21 mil<BR/>Big D- 1 year, 6 mil, 1 year club op 8.5 milGuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165868501665012062006-12-11T15:21:00.000-05:002006-12-11T15:21:00.000-05:00Meet the new ball ... same as the old ball<I>Meet the new ball ... same as the old ball</I>Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165868258814425262006-12-11T15:17:00.000-05:002006-12-11T15:17:00.000-05:00Let's try that again, shall we?NBA Returning to ol...Let's try that again, shall we?<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/121206dnsponbaball.1acf89c6.html" REL="nofollow">NBA Returning to old ball</A>Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1165868068336292122006-12-11T15:14:00.000-05:002006-12-11T15:14:00.000-05:00Also, as much as it pains me, I thought I'd pass a...Also, as much as it pains me, I thought I'd pass along a little NBA News...<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/121206dnsponbaball.1acf89c6.htmlBig Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.com