Yes, we claimed Alfonso Soriano off waivers, but it does not look like a deal is going to happen. Both the Minneapolis and Texas papers seem to think it was a "blocking" move--to make sure no other team could get Soriano. The clubs have until the end of the day today to work out a trade if one is to be made. Here is the article from MLB.com. For more discussion, see Twins Geek.
Please note: neither J.C. Romero nor Kyle Lohse cleared waivers and they cannot be traded. Joe Mays did clear waivers, but, as the Geek points out, it is unlikely Texas would want him given his contract status.
Posted by Batgirl at August 22, 2005 01:04 PMWhat is Batkitty #3's waiver status?
Posted by: soccerfan at August 22, 2005 02:04 PMIs Batkitty #1 still suspended ?
Posted by: mike at August 22, 2005 02:14 PMDear Mr. Fan,
We would never place any of the Batkitties on waivers, even to test the market.
Firmly,
BG
Dear Mr. Mike,
Her ten days are up, but the stigma will live forever.
Sadly,
BG
BG, that bums me out, as I have already expressed my love for Batkitty #3.
Posted by: aurora at August 22, 2005 03:12 PMI would be indebted forever if anyone here has large pictures of the dome. (especially the baggy and the milk jug/bottle in RF).
Back to your scheduled discussion...
Posted by: Eric at August 22, 2005 03:12 PMDoes BatKitty #1 need to meow before congress ? Tell her to take the 5th, so she doesn't have to be in Raffy's jail cell too.
Posted by: mike at August 22, 2005 03:23 PMDo we get any fun games/polls on this off day?
Posted by: jill at August 22, 2005 03:50 PMEric --
I found this picture: http://www.bordneraerials.com/images/pic006.jpg
also, try going to images.google.com and doing a search on pictures of the metrodome. good luck!
-Patty
Posted by: Patty at August 22, 2005 03:53 PMPatty- Thanks. I am actually only looking for very recent indoor pictures and mostly of the ads/the milk jug. I should have clarified a little.
I've exhausted the Google Image Search, and it has none of what I am looking for.
Thanks for helping, though! :)
Posted by: Eric at August 22, 2005 03:58 PMDear Ms. Jill,
Any fun which may or may not happen will happen late tonight, for the day after the off day.
Dear Mr. Eric,
BG may have something for you. She will check her sources.
Sincerely,
BG
Hey, it looks like MLB's noticed Lew's Amazing Weekend, by making him the AL Player of the Week:
http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050822&content_id=1179889&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min
Posted by: mk at August 22, 2005 04:57 PM(Okay, so it looks like WonderWoman got there first, in the Recap of Lew's Amazing Weekend. Still...)
Posted by: mk at August 22, 2005 04:58 PMAwesome. Greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Eric at August 22, 2005 04:59 PMDear Mr. Eric,
Please check your e-mail.
Sincererly,
BG
Whereas, Haplo loves Nick Punto for his huge heart, limitless hustle, and diminutive stature...
I'm a little deflated that we won't get Soriano. I know it's cheesey, but I've always wanted a superstar.
Posted by: Haplo at August 22, 2005 07:53 PMHaplo,
Though you long for a "superstar".............lets be joyous for our little SUPERHERO!!!!!!!!!!!
FYI: Right now, Gammons puts Yankees over Twins, Toons over A's in a ?Semi-final bracket? for the wild card and gives the post season to the pin-stripes. Now they have Dick Vitale commenting on baseball. I don't know why I get this channel at times.
Posted by: ma5257 at August 22, 2005 10:07 PMThank you, thank you, thank you . . .
An off day passes with no "Twins Hottest Chick".
Posted by: Me at August 23, 2005 08:59 AMWhoever Melanie is, thanks a ton for the help.
Found more of exactly what I was looking for.
Posted by: Eric at August 23, 2005 05:23 PM