Top 10 MLB storylines for 2012

[FirstTimer]

The Cubs rebuilding process under Theo.

[Senser81]

Bobby Grich for the Hall of Fame!

[EmpireWF]

Can the Mets lose MORE money in 2012?

[Youk]

Can the Mets lose MORE money in 2012?

I was about to say, where is the disaster of a storyline called "The Mets".

I honestly find the Mets situation to be more pathetic than the Dodgers.

[Villain]

How dare this asshole compare Clayton Kershaw to Cole Hamels. They have 3 things in common - lefty, pitcher, came up in their teams organization. That's it. Did Buster Olney write this?

[Guest]

Not that many of you will care, but with the Orioles looking like a Prince Fielder signing is anything but possible, the Orioles look poised for a 15th straight losing season.

No one was brought in who you can say, "Wow, the Orioles are really going for it to try and be competitive." I like some of the things that Duquette has done for the team. However, if the Nationals continue their rise to prominence (and I think that is very likely) the Orioles will lose what little fans they have left.

It will be interesting to see how the Orioles play out this season, both on the field and with their fan base, especially if Washington is competitive.

[Warner2BruceTD]

For two offseasons running, the Orioles have offered a lot of money to a lot of players, and nobody wants to take it.

I remember last year they tried for all of the big ticket guys and ended up with Derek Lee, Vlad, & Mark Reynolds.

At least they try.

[Youk]

Not that many of you will care, but with the Orioles looking like a Prince Fielder signing is anything but possible, the Orioles look poised for a 15th straight losing season.

No one was brought in who you can say, "Wow, the Orioles are really going for it to try and be competitive." I like some of the things that Duquette has done for the team. However, if the Nationals continue their rise to prominence (and I think that is very likely) the Orioles will lose what little fans they have left.

It will be interesting to see how the Orioles play out this season, both on the field and with their fan base, especially if Washington is competitive.

Oh of course. Baltimore is not coming anywhere near any prized free agents. It's a shame, especially for the fans. Such a great ballpark and area around it, yet it's fucking empty. Except for Fenway South

Went there for a game once, ended with the Red Sox winning 11-0. I saw more Red Sox fans there than Orioles, by far. Nice job, Angelos.

[Slateman]

Stop being cheap Ted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Villain]

He doesn't even compare the two, Kershaw's name isn't even mentioned in the article. He's just saying they will have room to add another stud pitcher to the rotation because their payroll is so low.

Bolded it for you:

6. Los Angeles Dodgers fans, rejoice

The ownership of Frank McCourt is likely in its final days, barring some unforeseen events, and a new sheriff will be riding into town -- and the impact figures to be immediate.

The Dodgers' real payroll (dollars spent on the 2012 team and not the salary deferrals) is actually about $90 million for the upcoming season, which means that the next owner will likely come and have a lot of room to increase the budget -- for someone like Southern California's own Cole Hamels, who will be the most coveted free agent next fall if he stays healthy through the upcoming season.

Olney has a raging hard-on for all things Phillies so to him this is paying Kershaw a compliment.

[Villain]

I still don't see it. Locking up Kershaw will be the dodgers first move after 2012 is over.

:obama: Really? Who else on the Dodgers could he be talking about? Ethier? Loney?

 

For the record: I'm a major Cole Hamels hater (because I just am without any rational reasoning). In all reality it's a harmless compliment but I don't like being associated with Cole Hamels in any way. It's a bitterness that goes back to Dodgers choking in the playoffs against the Phillies two seasons in a row.

[Mogriffjr]

yeah villian, he's not comparing the two, he's saying whoever comes in and buys the Dodgers should have room to expand from their 90 mill payroll, TO ADD a pitcher like Cole Hamels, who is from So.Cal...nothing to do with Kershaw...lol