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    posted on April 21, 2013 at 08:55 PM by Tripon to los angeles  |  53 comment(s)

    NBC said Sunday it is aware of sportscaster Al Michaels’ arrest for allegedly driving under the influence in Santa Monica but declined to say whether it would affect his work with the network.

    Greg Hughes, a spokesman for NBC Sports, told Associated Press that the network had been “in contact with Michaels.” Hughes declined to elaborate.

    A longtime announcer on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” Michaels was arrested at about 10 p.m. Friday, booked into jail and released on his own recognizance ...

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    1. asinwreck posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:28 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Sean McAdam also reports that the Dodgers have been awarded the waiver claim on Josh Beckett.

    Could the Red Sox pry a decent package out of the Dodgers by just threatening to let the claims stand on both players? Beckett is owed $34 million after this season, and the Red Sox could well just want to be rid of that. Gonzalez had more perceived value, but also a much larger (and longer) contract.

    Anyway, when was the last multi-player blockbuster trade during the waiver period?
    2. Bitter Calculus Instructor posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:33 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Could the Red Sox pry a decent package out of the Dodgers by just threatening to let the claims stand on both players?


    Only if the amount of salary picked up is worth as much to the Dodgers as what they'd give up. By making the claim, the Dodgers have shown that Gonzalez is worth his salary to them.
    3. JE (Jason Epstein)  posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:34 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    4. JE (Jason Epstein)  posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:44 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ken Rosenthal is pro-trade:
    Gonzalez is not the Red Sox’s problem, even if his phone was the source of the infamous text message to ownership requesting a clear-the-air session to complain about manager Bobby Valentine. But A-Gon is owed $127 million from 2013 to ’18, and considering his dropoff in power this season, that will not be money well spent.

    The Phillies blew it when they refused to take advantage of a similar waiver claim earlier this month and move the declining, soon-to-be-34-year-old Cliff Lee and the $90 million plus left on his contract to the Dodgers.

    Gonzalez, 30, is younger than Lee, but also showing signs of regression. True, he entered Friday with the sixth highest OPS of any first baseman in the majors. But his home runs the past four seasons have declined from 40 to 31 to 27 to 15 (with 37 games remaining). His current .469 slugging percentage would be the lowest for any full season in his career.

    A major league source told me last week that the Red Sox would trade Gonzalez only in a “transformative” – or franchise-changing – deal. Dumping his contract alone would be transformative, and never mind that the Red Sox traded for Gonzalez only 21 months ago and signed him shortly thereafter. A lot has happened since then, don’t you think?...

    Some fans will fantasize that the Sox could redirect the money saved on Gonzalez to other players, but in reality few superstars hit the open market these days. While the Sox would reap massive financial benefits by getting under the $189 million luxury-tax threshold by 2014, the new labor agreement limits spending on both domestic and international amateurs. What would be the point of saving all of that money, particularly when true impact talent is difficult to acquire?

    Gonzalez, for all of his struggles earlier this season, still might be that type of talent; he has batted .355 with a .954 OPS in 223 plate appearances since June 22. Then again, he is trending toward becoming the Red Sox’s version of Mark Teixeira, a useful but overpaid slugger. If the Red Sox included significant cash in the deal, they could justify asking for Lee, Webster or any of the other Dodgers’ top prospects. And starting pitching is their biggest need.
    5. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:48 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @GordonEdes Blockbuster: Red Sox, Dodgers working on deal that would send AGon, Crawford, Beckett and Punto to LA.
    6. Biff, highly-regarded young guy posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:55 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Oh no, not Punto!
    7. ellsbury my heart at wounded knee posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @GordonEdes Blockbuster: Red Sox, Dodgers working on deal that would send AGon, Crawford, Beckett and Punto to LA.


    Crazy trade or craziest trade?
    8. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 05:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @jonmorosi Source confirms @GordonEdes report: #Dodgers "close" to obtaining Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford, Nick Punto.

    @jonmorosi Source: If #Dodgers - #RedSox blockbuster occurs -- and it is "close" -- Boston would send some cash to LA.
    9. Commissioner Bud Black Beltre Hillman posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Just let Beckett go. They already made the claim. Let him go. What is complicated about this?
    10. Darren  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0


    @GordonEdes Blockbuster: Red Sox, Dodgers working on deal that would send AGon, Crawford, Beckett and Punto to LA.


    Now THAT would be something. The Sox would trade those players and get back the reset button from an LA computer.

    (Someone must be messing with Edes.)
    11. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    He has 10-5 rights and that goes for waiver deals too.
    12. Cowboy Popup posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:05 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @jonmorosi Source: If #Dodgers - #RedSox blockbuster occurs -- and it is "close" -- Boston would send some cash to LA.

    Getting rid of Beckett is nice, but I really don't think it is worth selling low on Gonzalez. This contract looked like a steal before the season, at least compared to the other mega deals out there, a bad three months isn't enough to give up on him.

    IOW, good work new Red Sox administration! If this happens (and I am sure it won't because it would just be too awesome), I look forward to only being worried about Tampa, Baltimore and Toronto over the next few years.

    13. Shooty is in the Trust Tree  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:13 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Getting rid of Beckett is nice, but I really don't think it is worth selling low on Gonzalez. This contract looked like a steal before the season, at least compared to the other mega deals out there, a bad three months isn't enough to give up on him.

    But throw in Crawford's contract, too, and it gets interesting from the Red Sox, POV. That's a lot of dead weight off the payroll.
    14. JJ1986 posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:17 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't think the Red Sox would want to punt 1B for that long. Anderson/Lavarnway/Gomez is not Major League caliber and there's no one on the FA market (unless they bring back Youkilis).
    15. Matt Waters posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:21 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    It's hilarious reading the opinions on Lee from the baseball columnists. He was portrayed as borderline heroic for turning down the Yankees and taking 'less' with the Phillies. Now? Waiver fodder. We'll be back with more from the Chris Farley show after this. (remember... when... you... you... signed Cliff Lee for over twenty million dollars... that was... that was awesome)
    16. Cowboy Popup posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:22 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    But throw in Crawford's contract, too, and it gets interesting from the Red Sox, POV. That's a lot of dead weight off the payroll.

    That's true, but Crawford could conceivably be good again in the future once he is healthy. And the Sox are kicking in cash. Dumping a franchise first baseman to unload salary seems like a waste. And dumping a guy like A-Gon at the absolute nadir of his value just seems like a mistake.

    For a team that is supposed to compete annually, this is a bizarre move and they aren't going to be able to just reload at first.
    17. JE (Jason Epstein)  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:25 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't think the Red Sox would want to punt 1B for that long. Anderson/Lavarnway/Gomez is not Major League caliber and there's no one on the FA market (unless they bring back Youkilis).

    Is there another Anderson who plays first base?
    18. ellsbury my heart at wounded knee posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:26 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't think the Red Sox would want to punt 1B for that long. Anderson/Lavarnway/Gomez is not Major League caliber and there's no one on the FA market (unless they bring back Youkilis).


    Anderson is gone - not that he'd be a real solution anyway. They could probably sign the corpses of Berkman or Reynolds or something although I guess that's pretty much the equivalent of punting.
    19. dirk  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:27 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    assuming this trade goes through, valentine is a certain lame duck and at least one of mills and farrell return. youkilis is coming back next season at first base, no doubt.
    20. RJ in TO posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:29 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    "Some cash" has to be on the order of around $100 million, right?
    21. JJ1986 posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:32 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Is there another Anderson who plays first base?


    Forgot about that. Adam LaRoche has some kind of option after the season, so he might be available.

    I wouldn't do it. I'd let Beckett go and trade Punto for anything and keep the other two.
    22. karlmagnus posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:34 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This has all the hallmarks of a Lucchino coup. Trade away Gonzo, Beckett and Crawford at a time the fan base won't squawk, then use your unparalleled bad judgement and non-existent negotiating skills to waste the entire amount on John Lackeys, presented to you on a plate by Boras at only three times market price. This is NOT the way to improve the team.

    I'm only reconciled to this if they trade Henry and Lucchino as well as the players.
    23. Joe Bivens, Minor Genius posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:38 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I like Gomez' bat.
    24. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:45 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    If anyone is anxious for new new news I've been following twitter for the last hour and there hasn't been much other than WTFs.
    25. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:49 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'm doing the same thing.
    26. Ted Williams Carlos Williams posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:49 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Thanks. I was wondering.
    27. JE (Jason Epstein)  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Is this the smoking gun? https://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/239134274576592896
    28. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    If they need a first basemen the Red Sox can work out a trade for Alfonso Soriano and Bryan LaHair. After all the money they freed up I think they can afford it.


    Does anyone think Beckett would be crazy enough to block the claim to LA? Why would he do that?
    29. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    http://distilleryimage2.instagram.com/17402d02ee3911e18c23123138106a37_7.jpg

    A-Gon's poster is being taken down at Fenway.
    30. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Coke to JE!
    31. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 06:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Has James Loney cleared waivers? He was scratched.
    32. asinwreck posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Has James Loney cleared waivers?


    Can you imagine someone claiming him?
    33. JE (Jason Epstein)  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Double post.
    34. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @PeteAbe FWIW, just heard that 2 deals are on table: a mega deal with Crawford and one with "just" Beckett and Gonzalez.

    Wouldn't a planned deal without Beckett make sense here?
    35. Shooty is in the Trust Tree  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Gonzales is in the lineup tonight. According to the MLB gamecast, at least.
    36. Meatwad denied pope, reveals he faked it at mass posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:02 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I cant believe this would happen. Would have been better off keeping rizzo.
    37. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:03 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @alexspeier Punto and Gonzalez were both summoned into clubhouse from dugout
    38. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @nickcafardo Gonzalez scratched from sox lineup
    39. Shooty is in the Trust Tree  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The lineup JUST changed on the gamecast. Now Gomez is at first. This is happening, folks.
    40. ellsbury my heart at wounded knee posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:05 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    holy ####
    41. Shooty is in the Trust Tree  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:05 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    BBTF meltdown in ...3...2...1...
    42. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Now I know why we didn't get raises for 6 months. Magic Johnson was hoarding his cash so he could give it Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett.
    43. Joe Bivens, Minor Genius posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
    44. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    My heart is even beating faster.
    45. Nate posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This is crazy. I guess we'll get to see how Cherrington can do with cash to play with now. Which I guess is good, 'cause he sure sucked at working on a budget.

    I think the Sox are more likely to go after trades than signings -- Hamilton won't make sense, doubt Jackson, probably not Greinke.

    So, that means, who: J-Up, Choo...who else might be available?



    46. Shooty is in the Trust Tree  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:08 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Honestly, have to wait to see what the trade ends up being. I don't really have a knee-jerk opinion. This one may require some reflection.
    47. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:08 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    ?@Sean_McAdam #RedSoxTalk Gonzalez, Beckett, Crawford involved in potential blockbuster with Dodgers

    What a scoop! What I love about twitter is that you can be an hour late to news and you can look like an idiot.
    48. Shooty is in the Trust Tree  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:09 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I just turned on MLB tv. Wonder if they'll have Heyman or Robo to blabber on about this. Crap, and I'm supposed to meet the gf and one of her friends for dinner. I don't think I can use massive crazy trade as an excuse to beg off. Drats!
    49. Dock Ellis on Acid  posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    @BostonRedSoxPR: UPDATED Ciriaco 3B, Ellsbury CF, Pedroia 2B, Ortiz DH, Ross RF, Lavarnway C, Gomez 1B, Aviles SS, Podsednik LF, Lester P
    50. McCoy Wilfong for Money posted on August 24, 2012 at 07:10 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    What's the point of having a baseball channel if they don't cover this?

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