tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116601485445228922..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Wednesday 12/13 A.M. Quickie:More on AI, Matsuzaka Deal-MakingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166056955457702312006-12-13T19:42:00.000-05:002006-12-13T19:42:00.000-05:00With regards to the NFL Network, in Canada they're...With regards to the NFL Network, in Canada they're not allowed to broadcast the NFL weeknight games (broadcasting rights I'd guess). Instead, the NFL Network feeds go through TSN and the NFL Network plays footage/stories of old school games. Pretty interesting twist there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166049199879444022006-12-13T17:33:00.000-05:002006-12-13T17:33:00.000-05:00And the DiceMan has landed...Still speechless that...And the DiceMan has landed...<BR/><BR/>Still speechless that Boras apparantely caved in this negotiation. There's got to be more to that story.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166047325207359292006-12-13T17:02:00.000-05:002006-12-13T17:02:00.000-05:00Does anyone think is might be easier for the patri...Does anyone think is might be easier for the patriots to list who is healthy? This injury list is incredible.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The Patriots released their injury report today:<BR/><BR/>RB Patrick Pass (hamstring) -- out, placed on injured reserve<BR/>S Rodney Harrison (shoulder) -- doubtful<BR/>LB Eric Alexander (shoulder) -- questionable<BR/>S Rashad Baker (thigh) -- questionable<BR/>TE Daniel Graham (ankle) -- questionable<BR/>CB Ellis Hobbs (wrist) -- questionable<BR/>WR Chad Jackson (groin) -- questionable<BR/>RB Laurence Maroney (back) -- questionable<BR/>OT Ryan O'Callaghan (neck) -- questionable<BR/>TE Benjamin Watson (knee) -- questionable<BR/>NT Vince Wilfork (ankle) -- questionable<BR/>DL Mike Wright (shoulder) -- questionable<BR/>WB Tom Brady (right shoulder) -- probable<BR/>LB Corey Mays (hamstring) -- probable<BR/>DL Richard Seymour (elbow) -- probableCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166045238290234202006-12-13T16:27:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:27:00.000-05:00oops I forgot to capitalize the b is Boston I bett...oops I forgot to capitalize the b is Boston I better watch out or the proper english police might come after me.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166044924727929332006-12-13T16:22:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:22:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166044871760957162006-12-13T16:21:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:21:00.000-05:00But the problem is that the Monster is already tak...But the problem is that the Monster is already taken in boston and no one can replace the orginal monster, the late, great Dick RadatzCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166044726662029602006-12-13T16:18:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:18:00.000-05:00I'd jump on "The Monster" bandwagon. It'd be grea...I'd jump on "The Monster" bandwagon. It'd be great:<BR/><BR/>"The Monster winds up...and Jeter knocks is off the Monster!"<BR/><BR/>Wait, the Green Monster or the pitcher?chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166044615453053692006-12-13T16:16:00.000-05:002006-12-13T16:16:00.000-05:00Matsuzaka Update from the globe and WEEIDecember 1...Matsuzaka Update from the globe and WEEI<BR/><BR/><BR/>December 13, 2006<BR/>Henry: No deal yet<BR/>By David Lefort, Boston.com Staff<BR/><BR/>In an interview a few moments ago on Boston sports radio station WEEI 850 AM, Red Sox principal owner John W. Henry said that no deal between the Red Sox and pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka had been struck, at least not before the parties boarded a plane bound for Boston earlier today.<BR/><BR/>“Obviously we’re close enough that they’re all on a plane together," Henry said, "but there’s been no deal."<BR/><BR/>“Unless it’s happened on the plane and they decided not to call me," he joked.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166042265681089892006-12-13T15:37:00.000-05:002006-12-13T15:37:00.000-05:00RIP Frank Barone-Holy Crap Clyde Bruckman's Final ...<I><BR/>RIP Frank Barone-Holy Crap </I><BR/><BR/>Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose, indeed.Christian Thomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552580025935909875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166040550022368562006-12-13T15:09:00.000-05:002006-12-13T15:09:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291036839803295637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166040488217765552006-12-13T15:08:00.000-05:002006-12-13T15:08:00.000-05:00I thought it was just that NDYanks was both a Notr...I thought it was just that NDYanks was both a Notre Dame fan and a Yankees fan, making him an easy target to pick on. <BR/><BR/>Okay, that was totally uncalled for, but it's the euphoria talking over Matsuzaka likely signing for lower than what anyone could've expected. <BR/><BR/>-Todd (Expecting the Arrival of Dice-K at 5:35pm EST)ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166040207530181622006-12-13T15:03:00.000-05:002006-12-13T15:03:00.000-05:00You know what it is ND? Some people just have to m...You know what it is ND? Some people just have to much time on there hands so they have to find something to do, so they read comments and try and correct people and make them look like idiots when all they are doing is making them loo like asses.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166039181279623182006-12-13T14:46:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:46:00.000-05:00Nope I just stole nooch's comment so I could make ...Nope I just stole nooch's comment so I could make a comment. <BR/><BR/>As for the Red Sox giving him Six years, they actually may have saved money in the long run. Being that he can not be a free agent for 6 years if he signs a mlb contract he would be eligible for arbitration at the end of whatever length contract and let say he win 16,17 and 20 games in the 1st 3 years of the contract then he goes to arbitration he would be likely based on today's salary be looking at getting 14-16 MillionCMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166038441780836892006-12-13T14:34:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:34:00.000-05:00I am secretly wishing that nooch and cmfost indepe...I am secretly wishing that nooch and cmfost independently typed exactly the same thing, instead of copying and pasting from somewhere. That would be weirdly awesome.<BR/><BR/>ndyanks: I was talking about "of"/"have", not Matsuzaka. And I don't think there's anything wrong with teaching correct English, when you've got entire channels on TV devoted to the opposite. That is, as long as you're not being a jerk about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166038346848374102006-12-13T14:32:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:32:00.000-05:00CMFost said... according to cnnsi, deal done6 year...CMFost said... <BR/>according to cnnsi, deal done<BR/><BR/>6 years 52 million, with clauses up to 60 million.<BR/><BR/><BR/>If this is true it looks like Boras caved. <BR/><BR/>12/13/2006 02:24:09 PM <BR/><BR/>I dont know if its caving, or reality...like i said before, this guy wasnt a free agent, and is unproven...he got a deal higher than any non proven entity...and got 6 years to boot. that is a long term commitment.<BR/><BR/>whatever happened to theo and crew never wanting to do a deal longer than 4 years, which is what they told pedro and damon...hmmmm...noochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564947671268618037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166037849192601022006-12-13T14:24:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:24:00.000-05:00according to cnnsi, deal done6 years 52 million, w...according to cnnsi, deal done<BR/><BR/>6 years 52 million, with clauses up to 60 million.<BR/><BR/><BR/>If this is true it looks like Boras caved.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166037642740100442006-12-13T14:20:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:20:00.000-05:00according to cnnsi, deal done6 years 52 million, w...according to cnnsi, deal done<BR/><BR/>6 years 52 million, with clauses up to 60 million.noochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564947671268618037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166037310008137212006-12-13T14:15:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:15:00.000-05:00How's this for creepy obsessive Red Sox fandom? I ...How's this for creepy obsessive Red Sox fandom? I found this on a Red Sox message board (soxprospects.com):<BR/><BR/>Apparently, this is rumored to be John Henry's private plane... <BR/><BR/>http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N611JW<BR/><BR/>You might notice that it was diverted from Houston to go to Southern California... Clemens speculation anyone?<BR/><BR/>-Todd (Boston)ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166037166125526852006-12-13T14:12:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:12:00.000-05:00arrgh, sorry for the multi-post but I forgot to me...arrgh, sorry for the multi-post but I forgot to mention that the <A HREF="http://www.hoopshype.com/rumors.htm" REL="nofollow">hoopshype website's rumors section</A> is the greatest single page for the nba in the entire internet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166037100090272062006-12-13T14:11:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:11:00.000-05:00actaully Matsuzaka does have a nickname, his nickn...actaully Matsuzaka does have a nickname, his nickname in Japan is "The Monster"CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166036923434044082006-12-13T14:08:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:08:00.000-05:00Wow, rafael, I thought I was the only one who woul...Wow, rafael, I thought I was the only one who would be bothered by that. I guess the English language ain't dead yet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166036783491188592006-12-13T14:06:00.000-05:002006-12-13T14:06:00.000-05:00The Knicks are only better this year because Eddy ...The Knicks are only better this year because Eddy Curry has finally gotten into a groove with his team. Maybe, behind the scenes, Thomas has something to do with that, but that is the only reason they are better this year than last. Given that, I don't know if they're really that much better. They're definitely not playoff worthy.<BR/><BR/>And, people who perpetuate the D-Mat nickname need to be slapped, unless they think it's official or something. It's boring, and a rip off of other equally boring nicknames.<BR/><BR/>*Quick Japanese lesson: pronounce the u for about a tenth as long as you would in English. That's why it's practically silent in his name. They also have different words for their numbers depending on the <B>shape</B> of the objects you're referring to. How's that for confusing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166036360488588422006-12-13T13:59:00.000-05:002006-12-13T13:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for the english lesson. I speak no good.Thanks for the english lesson. I speak no good.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166036251462610532006-12-13T13:57:00.000-05:002006-12-13T13:57:00.000-05:00"FOR THE LAST TIME PEDRO WOULD NOT OF SIGNED WITH ..."FOR THE LAST TIME PEDRO WOULD NOT OF SIGNED WITH THE RED SOX" is not correct English. Just because it sounds that way when you speak, does not make it correct. It only means you aren't pronunciating correctly.<BR/><BR/>The correct way is "FOR THE LAST TIME, PEDRO WOULD NOT <B>HAVE</B> SIGNED WITH THE RED SOX.<BR/><BR/>BTW, as a Reds fan, I was very disappointed that we gave up Wily Mo. The guy is electric and we'll wish we had the power when Griffey retires and/or Dunn gets traded.rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286062038193331350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1166035919493329912006-12-13T13:51:00.000-05:002006-12-13T13:51:00.000-05:00Clearly the Sox are going to get this thing hammer...Clearly the Sox are going to get this thing hammered out. They want the Red Sox to be Japan's team.<BR/><BR/>And they will be.<BR/><BR/>If they get Daisuke Matsuzaka on top of already getting Hideki Okajima, and the rumor is that they are also on the verge of signing Masumi Kuwata, they will be the team everyone in Japan wants to play for.<BR/><BR/>Sure the Yanks have Hideki Matsui and hope to have Kei Igawa, but it's not the same as the Sox bringing in three guys in a 2 week span.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.com