An MLB Collaborative TL: Piece of Cake: The Cubs win Game 6 in '03
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Torre officially done, Sanchez to the Bend
June 1st 2004: After a rough start to the season in a game before the Baltimore Orioles Joe Torre announces that he will step down as the New York Yankees manager afterwards in a press conference in which he remarks “I don’t want to manage a team going through this.” Bench coach Willie Randolph is set to become the interim head coach for the rest of the season. Torre and the Yankees end up winning his final game 2-1
June 3rd 2004: The top ranked quarterback in the 2005 college football recruiting class world Mark Sanchez shocks people by committing to Notre
Dame over close by USC.
June 3rd 2004: The top ranked quarterback in the 2005 college football recruiting class world Mark Sanchez shocks people by committing to Notre
Dame over close by USC.
First two games, Stanley Cup Final
2004 Stanley Cup Finals: Sharks vs Flyers (Games 1 and 2)
It's here, the biggest days in hockey, the Stanley Cup Finals. For the second year in a row, we had the Atlantic Division Champion against a Cinderella team from California. This year we got it in the form of the Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks. One franchise was seeking to capture it's first championship since the Broad Street Bullies era of the mid-1970s, while the other was in the Finals for the first time in team history. This could also be the last finals in an era for the NHL, as rumors of possible lockout are hanging over the league during this Finals series.
But enough of that, lets get this series underway!
Game 1 took place in Philadelphia on May 24, and the atmosphere was electric. The sold-out crowd was rocking even before the teams hit the ice in the first finals home game for the Flyers since 1997. The energy would carry over to the Flyers, as Keith Primeau scored just 42 seconds into the game. Primeau would strike again for Philadelphia later in the period, giving Philly a 2-0 lead and sending the hometown fans into a frenzy. The second period would see San Jose come out strong, getting the first eight shots of the period. Unfortunately for the Sharks, Robert Esche was up to the challenge, stopping every that came at his way. About halfway through the second, Jeremy Roenick would score on the power play to extend the Flyers lead, further amping up the crowd. The score remained 3-0 until early in the third, when Alexander Korolyuk put San Jose on the board. Only a minute after the goal, Tony Amote took a high stick penalty, putting San Jose on the power-play. The Sharks would get within one on that power-play, as Jonathan Cheechoo beat Esche on a rebound to make the score 3-2, quieting the Philly crowd. About 3 and a half minutes later, Mark Smith would score to tie the game. With no scoring after that, game 1 headed into overtime. In overtime, Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov made a nearly impossible save on Primeau before just seconds later, Patrick Marleau would end it with a backhand past Esche to give San Jose the comeback win to start the series.
Determined to learn from their collapse in Game 1, the Flyers came out pretty conservative into game 2. It would backfire, as Vincent Damphousse would score the first period's only goal to give the Sharks the early lead. Early in the second period, however, Philly would finally catch a break as San Jose started to get into penalty trouble, leading to Tony Amote scoring on a 5-on-3 powerplay to knot things up at 1. That's where we'd be headed into the third period. In the third, John LeClair would score on a blue-line slapshot to give the Flyers the lead. Just 2 minutes later, Sami Kapanen would make it 3-1 Philadelphia. Michael Handzus would add an empty netter to make the Final Score 4-1 Flyers to end the game and tie the series headed to San Jose for the next two games.
It's here, the biggest days in hockey, the Stanley Cup Finals. For the second year in a row, we had the Atlantic Division Champion against a Cinderella team from California. This year we got it in the form of the Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks. One franchise was seeking to capture it's first championship since the Broad Street Bullies era of the mid-1970s, while the other was in the Finals for the first time in team history. This could also be the last finals in an era for the NHL, as rumors of possible lockout are hanging over the league during this Finals series.
But enough of that, lets get this series underway!
Game 1 took place in Philadelphia on May 24, and the atmosphere was electric. The sold-out crowd was rocking even before the teams hit the ice in the first finals home game for the Flyers since 1997. The energy would carry over to the Flyers, as Keith Primeau scored just 42 seconds into the game. Primeau would strike again for Philadelphia later in the period, giving Philly a 2-0 lead and sending the hometown fans into a frenzy. The second period would see San Jose come out strong, getting the first eight shots of the period. Unfortunately for the Sharks, Robert Esche was up to the challenge, stopping every that came at his way. About halfway through the second, Jeremy Roenick would score on the power play to extend the Flyers lead, further amping up the crowd. The score remained 3-0 until early in the third, when Alexander Korolyuk put San Jose on the board. Only a minute after the goal, Tony Amote took a high stick penalty, putting San Jose on the power-play. The Sharks would get within one on that power-play, as Jonathan Cheechoo beat Esche on a rebound to make the score 3-2, quieting the Philly crowd. About 3 and a half minutes later, Mark Smith would score to tie the game. With no scoring after that, game 1 headed into overtime. In overtime, Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov made a nearly impossible save on Primeau before just seconds later, Patrick Marleau would end it with a backhand past Esche to give San Jose the comeback win to start the series.
Determined to learn from their collapse in Game 1, the Flyers came out pretty conservative into game 2. It would backfire, as Vincent Damphousse would score the first period's only goal to give the Sharks the early lead. Early in the second period, however, Philly would finally catch a break as San Jose started to get into penalty trouble, leading to Tony Amote scoring on a 5-on-3 powerplay to knot things up at 1. That's where we'd be headed into the third period. In the third, John LeClair would score on a blue-line slapshot to give the Flyers the lead. Just 2 minutes later, Sami Kapanen would make it 3-1 Philadelphia. Michael Handzus would add an empty netter to make the Final Score 4-1 Flyers to end the game and tie the series headed to San Jose for the next two games.
NBP News
June 4th, 2004: the Chunichi Dragons leads the Central League by 4 games over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and the Hanshin Tigers, with Alex Ochoa and Kosuke Fukudome leading the offense. The Yomiuri Giants, whose owners have been criticized for opposing the revenue sharing and helping the Osaka Buffaloes and Orix Bluewaves, is finding it rough ever since their franchise player, Hideki Matsui, left the club for the New York Yankees, the team finding themselves fighting for fourth place alongside the Hiroshima Toyo Carps.
Meanwhile, the Saitama Lions and Fukuoka Hawks are dueling for top spot in the Pacific League, with Nobuhiko Matsunaka raking away and a good supporting cast of Pedro Valdez and Kenji Jojima carrying the Hawks and the Lions's pitching being lights out.
The Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes and Orix Bluewave, while still among the worst teams in the Pacific League, will at least breath a sigh of relief at receiving help from the new revenue sharing and national TV contracts, keeping the teams in Osaka and Kobe at least, hopefully, for the next few years.
Meanwhile, NPB has also announced that, along with the revenue sharing coming in, that they will discuss with the NPB player's association about the union's worries of revenue sharing leading to the implementation of a salary cap, and also that NPB will expand to two more teams, starting play in 2005, with online shipping company Rakuten being granted a new franchise in Sendai, Tohoku, while the identity of the second expansion franchise still remains unknown, with Shizuoka, Niigata, Okayama and Fukushima being the four candidates for this second expansion franchise.
Meanwhile, the Saitama Lions and Fukuoka Hawks are dueling for top spot in the Pacific League, with Nobuhiko Matsunaka raking away and a good supporting cast of Pedro Valdez and Kenji Jojima carrying the Hawks and the Lions's pitching being lights out.
The Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes and Orix Bluewave, while still among the worst teams in the Pacific League, will at least breath a sigh of relief at receiving help from the new revenue sharing and national TV contracts, keeping the teams in Osaka and Kobe at least, hopefully, for the next few years.
Meanwhile, NPB has also announced that, along with the revenue sharing coming in, that they will discuss with the NPB player's association about the union's worries of revenue sharing leading to the implementation of a salary cap, and also that NPB will expand to two more teams, starting play in 2005, with online shipping company Rakuten being granted a new franchise in Sendai, Tohoku, while the identity of the second expansion franchise still remains unknown, with Shizuoka, Niigata, Okayama and Fukushima being the four candidates for this second expansion franchise.
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(Nah, for real, i dunno which city should get the second expansion team out of the four...oh well, one of those four might get relocation priority if a team ever relocates ITTL)
Stanley Cup games 3,4,5
2004 Stanley Cup Finals (Games 3, 4 and 5)
May 29, 2004: As the series shifted West to San Jose for the next two games, the entire Bay Area was buzzing with Stanley Cup fever. When the Sharks hit the ice before game 3, the volume reached a ear-splitting 114 decibels inside the HP Pavillion. However, Jeremy Roenick would quiet the crowd with a goal 2 minutes in to put the Flyers on the board first in game 3. This would be followed by a Simon Gagne goal, but referee Kerry Fraser called the goal back due to interference, keeping the score at 1-0. With new life, the Shakrs would use it, scoring 3 goals in just 48 seconds about 10 minutes of game time later courtesy of Patrick Marleau, Jonathan Cheechoo and Vincent Damphousse to give San Jose a 3-1 lead. The second period would see the Sharks continue their onslaught, as Marleau picked up a hat trick, along with a goal by Scott Thornton to make 6-1 after 2, causing the Flyers to pull Robert Esche in favor of Sean Burke. The lone scoring in the third period would be an shorthanded goal from Marcel Goc to make the final score 7-1 in favor of the Sharks, giving San Jose a 2-1 series lead.
May 31, 2004: After the dominant win in game 3, the Sharks were more confident than ever. That confidence would show, as Mike Ricci would beat Burke (who got the start over Esche) just 1:03 in. As the game progressed, that 1-0 score would hold up, as Evgeni Nabokov and Sean Burke would match each other save for save. Finally, with their net empty, The Flyers' John LeClair would score to tie the game, sending us to overtime for the second time in this series. Overtime would be chaotic, with both teams having chances, including LeClair ringing a shot off the crossbar. Finally, only 1 minute into double overtime, Keith Primeau would score the winner on a slapshot from the blue line the Nabokov never had a chance at to tie the series headed back to Philadelphia.
June 2, 2004: For game 5 back at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, both teams seemed to be exhausted after a cross-country flight, as the two teams combined for just 8 shots on goal during the first period, with none of those shots going in the back of the net. Come second period, the Sharks would start to get into penalty trouble, as Patrick Marleau was called for a high stick. Philly would capitalize on this, as Mark Recchi would bang one home for the game's first goal. Only a few minutes later, Vincent Damphousse was called for roughing, leading to another Flyers power play goal, this time courtesy of Tony Amonte to double the score in favor of Philly. In the third, the Sharks would get a goal back, but in somewhat embarrassing fashion, as Sean Burke would accidentally knock the puck into the net after retrieving it from a dump in. That would be a moot point however, as Philadelphia held on for a 2-1 win and a chance to claim the cup.
May 29, 2004: As the series shifted West to San Jose for the next two games, the entire Bay Area was buzzing with Stanley Cup fever. When the Sharks hit the ice before game 3, the volume reached a ear-splitting 114 decibels inside the HP Pavillion. However, Jeremy Roenick would quiet the crowd with a goal 2 minutes in to put the Flyers on the board first in game 3. This would be followed by a Simon Gagne goal, but referee Kerry Fraser called the goal back due to interference, keeping the score at 1-0. With new life, the Shakrs would use it, scoring 3 goals in just 48 seconds about 10 minutes of game time later courtesy of Patrick Marleau, Jonathan Cheechoo and Vincent Damphousse to give San Jose a 3-1 lead. The second period would see the Sharks continue their onslaught, as Marleau picked up a hat trick, along with a goal by Scott Thornton to make 6-1 after 2, causing the Flyers to pull Robert Esche in favor of Sean Burke. The lone scoring in the third period would be an shorthanded goal from Marcel Goc to make the final score 7-1 in favor of the Sharks, giving San Jose a 2-1 series lead.
May 31, 2004: After the dominant win in game 3, the Sharks were more confident than ever. That confidence would show, as Mike Ricci would beat Burke (who got the start over Esche) just 1:03 in. As the game progressed, that 1-0 score would hold up, as Evgeni Nabokov and Sean Burke would match each other save for save. Finally, with their net empty, The Flyers' John LeClair would score to tie the game, sending us to overtime for the second time in this series. Overtime would be chaotic, with both teams having chances, including LeClair ringing a shot off the crossbar. Finally, only 1 minute into double overtime, Keith Primeau would score the winner on a slapshot from the blue line the Nabokov never had a chance at to tie the series headed back to Philadelphia.
June 2, 2004: For game 5 back at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, both teams seemed to be exhausted after a cross-country flight, as the two teams combined for just 8 shots on goal during the first period, with none of those shots going in the back of the net. Come second period, the Sharks would start to get into penalty trouble, as Patrick Marleau was called for a high stick. Philly would capitalize on this, as Mark Recchi would bang one home for the game's first goal. Only a few minutes later, Vincent Damphousse was called for roughing, leading to another Flyers power play goal, this time courtesy of Tony Amonte to double the score in favor of Philly. In the third, the Sharks would get a goal back, but in somewhat embarrassing fashion, as Sean Burke would accidentally knock the puck into the net after retrieving it from a dump in. That would be a moot point however, as Philadelphia held on for a 2-1 win and a chance to claim the cup.
D-Backs hot, Sandusky not looking good, Angels cooking
In some non-Stanley Cup Final news…
June 1, 2004: After slow start, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won 9 in a row following a 11-2 win over the Reds in Cincinnati, thanks to a complete game by young star Brandon Webb and a three hit game from Omar Visquel. Arizona is all of sudden back in NL West contention as the once white hot Rockies have cooled off a little, holding a 2.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks and Giants.
June 2, 2004: Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky remains in critical condition in the hospital, more updates to come as we receive them.
June 3, 2004: Another hot team in baseball is the Anaheim Angels, who recently swept Nomar Garciaparra, Ichiro and the Mariners 3 straight as Anaheim now has won 7 win a row on the backs on Garrett Anderson, Tim Salmon and John Lackey.
Authors Note: I’ll get to the NBA Finals once I complete the Stanley Cup Finals, which should be today or tomorrow. That is, unless someone decides to help me out.
June 1, 2004: After slow start, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won 9 in a row following a 11-2 win over the Reds in Cincinnati, thanks to a complete game by young star Brandon Webb and a three hit game from Omar Visquel. Arizona is all of sudden back in NL West contention as the once white hot Rockies have cooled off a little, holding a 2.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks and Giants.
June 2, 2004: Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky remains in critical condition in the hospital, more updates to come as we receive them.
June 3, 2004: Another hot team in baseball is the Anaheim Angels, who recently swept Nomar Garciaparra, Ichiro and the Mariners 3 straight as Anaheim now has won 7 win a row on the backs on Garrett Anderson, Tim Salmon and John Lackey.
Authors Note: I’ll get to the NBA Finals once I complete the Stanley Cup Finals, which should be today or tomorrow. That is, unless someone decides to help me out.
2004 MLB Draft
June 7-8, 2004: Top 10 picks from the 2004 MLB Draft:
1. Padres: Matt Bush
2. Tigers: Justin Verlander
3. Mets: Philip Humber
4. Devil Rays: Jeremy Sowers
5. Brewers: Mark Rogers
6. Indians: Jeff Neimann
7. Reds: Wade Townsend
8. Orioles: Neil Walker
9. Rockies: Homer Bailey
10. Rangers: Chris Nelson
Other notable draft picks:
First Round: Jered Weaver (Expos, 13), Billy Butler (Royals, 14), Glen Perkins (Athletics, 24), Phil Hughes (Twins, 25), Huston Street (Yankees, 37), Gio Gonzalez (Twins, 39)
Rest of Draft: Hunter Pence (Twins, 61), Dustin Pedroia (Cubs, 66), Wade Davis (Braves, 71), J.A Happ (Dodgers, 88), Jake McGee (Giants, 130), Ben Zobrist (Mariners, 183), Dexter Fowler (Padres, 432), Mark Reynolds (Devil Rays, 465), Lorenzo Cain (Tigers, 493), Mark Trumbo (Reds, 428), David Price (Cardinals, 570), Tyler Flowers (Marlins, 818), Jake Arrieta (Pirates, 922), Oliver Marmol (Angels, 923), Matt Cassell (Red Sox, 1085), Todd Frazier (Royals, 1105), Chris Davis (Mets, 1473)
1. Padres: Matt Bush
2. Tigers: Justin Verlander
3. Mets: Philip Humber
4. Devil Rays: Jeremy Sowers
5. Brewers: Mark Rogers
6. Indians: Jeff Neimann
7. Reds: Wade Townsend
8. Orioles: Neil Walker
9. Rockies: Homer Bailey
10. Rangers: Chris Nelson
Other notable draft picks:
First Round: Jered Weaver (Expos, 13), Billy Butler (Royals, 14), Glen Perkins (Athletics, 24), Phil Hughes (Twins, 25), Huston Street (Yankees, 37), Gio Gonzalez (Twins, 39)
Rest of Draft: Hunter Pence (Twins, 61), Dustin Pedroia (Cubs, 66), Wade Davis (Braves, 71), J.A Happ (Dodgers, 88), Jake McGee (Giants, 130), Ben Zobrist (Mariners, 183), Dexter Fowler (Padres, 432), Mark Reynolds (Devil Rays, 465), Lorenzo Cain (Tigers, 493), Mark Trumbo (Reds, 428), David Price (Cardinals, 570), Tyler Flowers (Marlins, 818), Jake Arrieta (Pirates, 922), Oliver Marmol (Angels, 923), Matt Cassell (Red Sox, 1085), Todd Frazier (Royals, 1105), Chris Davis (Mets, 1473)
Stanley Cup games 6 and 7
2004 Stanley Cup Finals (Games 6 and 7)
June 4: As the series shifted back to San Jose for game six, the Sharks were desperate for win after back to back one goal losses. "All we have to do is play our game and we'll win this thing" said Patrick Marleau before the game. The Flyers, on the other hand, were ready to do something not done by the franchise since the Broad Street Bullies of the 1970s, and that's win a Stanley Cup. It looked like Philly's night would be tonight, as the Flyers came out swinging, firing the first 11 shots on goal in the game. However, Evgeni Nabokov would be up for the challenge, only letting one of those shots in, as Keith Primeau would score to make it 1-0 3 minutes in. Nabokov would crack again later in the period with John LeClair putting home a rebound to make it 2-0 Flyers as the period ended. The second period would see the Flyers keep up the pressure, but Nabokov continued to stand tall, almost single-handily keeping the Sharks in the game. The third period would see the Flyers put a third past Nabokov with Tony Amonte scoring on a breakaway as Philadelphia took a 3-0 lead. It looked like the Flyers would finally hoist Lord Stanley and give Philly it's first major championship since 1983. But someone forgot to tell the Sharks that.
It began with LeClair taking a hooking penalty with 9 minutes left in regulation. Just seconds later, Mike Comrie would take another penalty for the Flyers, putting San Jose on a 5 on 3. The Sharks would capitalize, with Marleau scoring to make it 3-1. Just 55 seconds later, Jonathan Cheechoo would put a wrister past Sean Burke to pull the Sharks within a goal. All of a sudden, tension began mounting for the Flyers, as Philly would take more penalties. But San Jose couldn't capitalize, as Burke turned away shot after shot. Finally, with just 19 seconds left in regulation, Marleau would strike again, putting in a rebound past Burke to tie the game, sending the San Jose crowd into a frenzy. Overtime wouldn't last long, as Todd Harvey, who had been quiet throughout the playoffs, would score just 92 seconds in to the extra period to complete San Jose's comeback and send the series to a game 7.
June 6: It all came down to this, one game to determine a champion. 19,000 plus would jam into Wachovia Center for this game. A record TV audience would also turn in, showing ABC and the NHL that Americans cared about hockey. Before the game, the Flyers made a controversial decision to start Robert Esche in net instead of Sean Burke, despite Burke playing well in the last three games. The decision would start off well, as Esche made key saves early on Patrick Marleau. Esche's confidence would pay off, as Keith Primeau would get the Flyers on the board first about 5 minutes in. About 9 minutes later, Primeau would strike again, doubling up Philly's goal count. From there, the rout would be on, as Philly would get another goal before the period ended before scoring two goals in the second to put it out of reach. Wayne Primeau (Keith's brother) would get San Jose on the board in the third, but it was too little, too late, as Keith would complete the first ever Stanley Cup Final Game 7 hat-trick with an empty-netter. The Philly crowd would chant the Final seconds down as the Flyers were Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 1975, and the city of Philadelphia had it's first major championship in 21 years as Keith Primeau accepted the Conn Smythe trophy.
After the game, NHL fans around the world we're left wondering one thing,
How will the lockout go?
June 4: As the series shifted back to San Jose for game six, the Sharks were desperate for win after back to back one goal losses. "All we have to do is play our game and we'll win this thing" said Patrick Marleau before the game. The Flyers, on the other hand, were ready to do something not done by the franchise since the Broad Street Bullies of the 1970s, and that's win a Stanley Cup. It looked like Philly's night would be tonight, as the Flyers came out swinging, firing the first 11 shots on goal in the game. However, Evgeni Nabokov would be up for the challenge, only letting one of those shots in, as Keith Primeau would score to make it 1-0 3 minutes in. Nabokov would crack again later in the period with John LeClair putting home a rebound to make it 2-0 Flyers as the period ended. The second period would see the Flyers keep up the pressure, but Nabokov continued to stand tall, almost single-handily keeping the Sharks in the game. The third period would see the Flyers put a third past Nabokov with Tony Amonte scoring on a breakaway as Philadelphia took a 3-0 lead. It looked like the Flyers would finally hoist Lord Stanley and give Philly it's first major championship since 1983. But someone forgot to tell the Sharks that.
It began with LeClair taking a hooking penalty with 9 minutes left in regulation. Just seconds later, Mike Comrie would take another penalty for the Flyers, putting San Jose on a 5 on 3. The Sharks would capitalize, with Marleau scoring to make it 3-1. Just 55 seconds later, Jonathan Cheechoo would put a wrister past Sean Burke to pull the Sharks within a goal. All of a sudden, tension began mounting for the Flyers, as Philly would take more penalties. But San Jose couldn't capitalize, as Burke turned away shot after shot. Finally, with just 19 seconds left in regulation, Marleau would strike again, putting in a rebound past Burke to tie the game, sending the San Jose crowd into a frenzy. Overtime wouldn't last long, as Todd Harvey, who had been quiet throughout the playoffs, would score just 92 seconds in to the extra period to complete San Jose's comeback and send the series to a game 7.
June 6: It all came down to this, one game to determine a champion. 19,000 plus would jam into Wachovia Center for this game. A record TV audience would also turn in, showing ABC and the NHL that Americans cared about hockey. Before the game, the Flyers made a controversial decision to start Robert Esche in net instead of Sean Burke, despite Burke playing well in the last three games. The decision would start off well, as Esche made key saves early on Patrick Marleau. Esche's confidence would pay off, as Keith Primeau would get the Flyers on the board first about 5 minutes in. About 9 minutes later, Primeau would strike again, doubling up Philly's goal count. From there, the rout would be on, as Philly would get another goal before the period ended before scoring two goals in the second to put it out of reach. Wayne Primeau (Keith's brother) would get San Jose on the board in the third, but it was too little, too late, as Keith would complete the first ever Stanley Cup Final Game 7 hat-trick with an empty-netter. The Philly crowd would chant the Final seconds down as the Flyers were Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 1975, and the city of Philadelphia had it's first major championship in 21 years as Keith Primeau accepted the Conn Smythe trophy.
After the game, NHL fans around the world we're left wondering one thing,
How will the lockout go?
Hopefully the lockout is butterflied away - unless you insist on having it happen.
If it's the latter - perhaps you can have them come to an agreement after the preseason is cancelled.
Top trade talents
June 14, 2004: Sports Illustrated releases a ranking of the top five potential trade targets for the MLB trade deadline.
5. Adrian Beltre, Dodgers- Beltre is still on the somewhat younger side, but the Dodgers aren’t gonna be winning the NL West soon, so signs could point to the club sending Beltre away from Chavez Ravine. The only question will be whether a club will be willing to add him for what might end up being just 1/2 of a season. However, a contender could be ok with that.
Best destination: Braves
4. Aubrey Huff, Devil Rays- You may think it’s odd to put Huff above Beltre, but here’s why: Aubrey Huff is the hottest hitter in baseball. Huff is hitting .371, so any team should be looking for him. The Devil Rays have no incentive to keep him, so a trade would make sense.
Best destination: Giants.
3. Bobby Abreu, Phillies- The Phillies are a young team with some good prospects, but they still are building towards something special. Trading Abreu for some strong youngsters could be a smart idea. It’ll be interesting to see what the Phils will do.
Best destination: Cardinals
2. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays- Halladay is in a similar spot to Aubrey Huff. He is a star on a bad team. It is likely that anybody who wants to make a splash is looking at Halladay. This deal would be the one that would make this deadline one to remember for the rest of the league, and one to forget for Toronto.
Best destination: Angels
1. Carlos Beltran, Royals- You know why he’s number one. You know the wild, never-before seen mess that has transpired the last few weeks. So, let’s cut to the chase: where is he going.
Best destination: Cubs
5. Adrian Beltre, Dodgers- Beltre is still on the somewhat younger side, but the Dodgers aren’t gonna be winning the NL West soon, so signs could point to the club sending Beltre away from Chavez Ravine. The only question will be whether a club will be willing to add him for what might end up being just 1/2 of a season. However, a contender could be ok with that.
Best destination: Braves
4. Aubrey Huff, Devil Rays- You may think it’s odd to put Huff above Beltre, but here’s why: Aubrey Huff is the hottest hitter in baseball. Huff is hitting .371, so any team should be looking for him. The Devil Rays have no incentive to keep him, so a trade would make sense.
Best destination: Giants.
3. Bobby Abreu, Phillies- The Phillies are a young team with some good prospects, but they still are building towards something special. Trading Abreu for some strong youngsters could be a smart idea. It’ll be interesting to see what the Phils will do.
Best destination: Cardinals
2. Roy Halladay, Blue Jays- Halladay is in a similar spot to Aubrey Huff. He is a star on a bad team. It is likely that anybody who wants to make a splash is looking at Halladay. This deal would be the one that would make this deadline one to remember for the rest of the league, and one to forget for Toronto.
Best destination: Angels
1. Carlos Beltran, Royals- You know why he’s number one. You know the wild, never-before seen mess that has transpired the last few weeks. So, let’s cut to the chase: where is he going.
Best destination: Cubs
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Some news for you
June 18th 2004: The Yankees find themselves on a 4 series winning streak after the stepping down on Joe Torre and the taking over of Willie Randolph. Players give credit to Randolph’s leadership for the turn around.
June 19th 2004: The Expos to San Juan campaign gets one last major endorsements by Latin pop superstars Luis Miguel and Marc Anthony.
June 21st 2004: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers forfeit their 2005 4th round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft to take dismissed Florida State quarterback quarterback turned Arena Football player Adrian McPherson in the 2004 NFL Supplement Draft who plans to convert to a cornerback in the NFL.
June 19th 2004: The Expos to San Juan campaign gets one last major endorsements by Latin pop superstars Luis Miguel and Marc Anthony.
June 21st 2004: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers forfeit their 2005 4th round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft to take dismissed Florida State quarterback quarterback turned Arena Football player Adrian McPherson in the 2004 NFL Supplement Draft who plans to convert to a cornerback in the NFL.
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