2004 Offseason 4 - FA1 SIM Complete - Next SIM SAT 11/09

[Z]

Venezuela sits pretty close to the equator. Maybe he just doesn't like the cold. God knows if I was making millions, I'd take less money to live in Maui.

That's funny because the Red Sox and Yankees never have any trouble getting international free agents.

[Z]

Tell me about it.... grr... Shawn Nolan.

Yeah, I really don't know what happened there. What did you offer him?

[Dave]

I offered Nolan more than you did and I have a better team than you do, but you don't see me losing my shit over it.

[Z]

I offered Nolan more than you did and I have a better team than you do, but you don't see me losing my shit over it.

I'll get another fucking pitcher. Wences can go fuck himself and lose 20 games in 120 degree summers in Death Valley.

I'm pissed off because the system sucks, not because I lost out on one guy.

[Delandis]

That's funny because the Red Sox and Yankees never have any trouble getting international free agents.

Hmm. Current Maine=Red Sox or Yankees? No offense Z, but that's a bit of a stretch there.

But seriously, who pissed in your coffee?

[Delandis]

I'll get another fucking pitcher. Wences can go fuck himself and lose 20 games in 120 degree summers in Death Valley.

I'm pissed off because the system sucks, not because I lost out on one guy.

I'm guessing you don't like summers in LV?

[Z]

I hate Vegas summers. It's one of the reasons I'm moving ASAP.

[Pat]

That's funny because the Red Sox and Yankees never have any trouble getting international free agents.

Maybe he was afraid to sign to a team that has been to the playoffs twice in the past 10 years. Combined with signing to a division that has 100+ win team in Pawtucket, one of the best young teams (Pittsburgh) and a former 6-Time Brewmaster's champion in Andrew.

[Z]

Maybe he was afraid to sign to a team that has been to the playoffs twice in the past 10 years. Combined with signing to a division that has 100+ win team in Pawtucket, one of the best young teams (Pittsburgh) and a former 6-Time Brewmaster's champion in Andrew.

And so it makes more sense to sign for less money with a 114 loss team?

Come on.

[Pat]

And so it makes more sense to sign for less money with a 114 loss team?

Come on.

I'm just fucking with you man.

I mean, shit, I made an offer, about 25% lower than his asking price. Why wouldn't he want to play for me? I just won two titles back to back. I have a pitchers park and stellar defense. And no pitcher ever struggles for Washington. Apparently, $1.25M per years wasn't enough for him to play for the best option.

Maybe that's why he signed with DVS? To stick it to Washington? You can blame me for it if you want.

[Dave]

Guy in league for 20 seasons suddenly upset with how free agency works. Film at 11.

[Sully]

Very happy to get Lugo. Not a huge get by any means, but as Pat stated, he's a reliable defender with a left handed bat. We are 4-5 seasons away in my eyes, so we are not going to spend big on anyone, especially with not much in the farm to work with. I'm hoping for a deep draft. I believe we have two picks in each of the first four rounds.

[Z]

Guy in league for 20 seasons suddenly upset with how free agency works. Film at 11.

Now this asshole's going to try to pick on someone else for being angry? Get out of here.

[Carlos]

Yea. Maekawa was my anchor at SS. Switch hitter, good defense with a little power. But alas, I couldn't afford him. I've got some big decisions to make as well. Lots of people want to get paid but even I don't have pockets as deep as what they're looking for.

Denver didn't help the situation by giving out TWO 20M contracts, though!!

Hey, save those mad faces for me when in year 4 they are AAA fodder.

[Z]

Hey, save those mad faces for me when in year 4 they are AAA fodder.

I like how you have two guys who are each making more than the rest of your team combined. I think it's fun.