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Excellent, I put it on htis weekend but was disappointed to see it missing. Now I can watch tasha get merked.
Start Trek: The Next Generation Season 1 Went Missing Due to Technical Glitch
I received a number of concerned emails when season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation went missing over the weekend, but a Netflix spokesperon assured HackingNetflix it was technical, not contractual: "The Starship Enterprise has veered off course temporarily because of a blip in the system wi...
On the topic of Star Trek, Season 1 of TNG seems to have disappeared from Instant Streaming over the weekend.
Even though there was a lot of crap episodes in the first season, I was hoping to at least catch the Tasha Yar death episode.
Netflix New Releases for September 6th, 2011
Here are the new releases this week (full list): Paul, Your Highness, Everything Must Go, A Horrible Way to Die, Assassination Games, The Last Kung Fu Monk, The Entitled, Bleach: Vol. 39, Bleach: Vol. 40, Bleach: Vol. 41, American Harmony, The Arbor, Vidal Sassoon: The Movie, Midsomer Murders: S...
Still no scrollbars though?
Glad the sortable lists are coming back at least. It was basically impossible to browse for new stuff to watch.
I feel like netflix is becoming a victim of its success and/or some new people are in charge over there. It seems much less "human" and more "Big biz" over there lately. Which is a shame, I admired and respected the kind of "customer first" attitude over there which you see from just about no companies anymore.
Netflix Making Website Design Changes Based on Customer Feedback
In the price change chaos I missed an important update on the Netflx blog regarding the early June redesign that focused on streaming. Netflix's director of product management, Michael Spiegelman, posted a notice on the Netflix blog that they're making some changes based on customer feedback: T...
I was going to rip on mientkiewicz but I looked up his stats and must say I'm impressed. His stats were actually at their lowest while he was on the sox after the nomar trade.
Dodgers Sign Doug Mientkiewicz, Angel Berroa
The Dodgers signed first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz and shortstop Angel Berroa to minor league deals, writes Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times. Mientkiewicz, 35, had only 20 plate appearances with the Dodgers this year and another 64 in the minors. He had shoulder surgery in April, missing the b...
Buchholz definitely has ace stuff, he's just had makeup issues, hopefully those come around especially since he just got married. Just watch the no-no for proof of his talent.
I'd say throwing a no-no is a bigger credential than anything salty and teabagger have done.
Kelly is untouchable right now - his pitching numbers (he has now committed to pitching) are sick-silly in the low minors, there's a shot of him making it up to the show in september.
Rangers' Sale Won't Affect Offseason Plans
The possible sale of the Texas Rangers from current owner Tom Hicks to a group led by Chuck Greenberg won't have any major repercussions on the team's current front-office composition or any of their planned winter transactions. In regards to the front office, Rangers president Nolan Ryan told ...
Crisp will always have a place in our hearts due to his scrum with james shields and his good D, but I'd much rather hire cameron if we can't get a big slugger in left.
Overnight Links: Wolf, Crisp, Yankees, Halladay
MLBTR's 24-hour coverage of the winter meetings continues as we gear up for whatever Day Three may bring. In the meantime, let's check out some overnight links from around the majors.... In a pair of tweets, Buster Olney of ESPN.com passes on these notes: The Brewers expect a decision from Rand...
M's are aggro in the hot stove talk this year, and they actually sound like they are going after valuable parts. If they get zaun bay and jackson, you could be looking at a contender for the AL west at least
Gregg Zaun Agrees To Deal With Brewers
1:33pm: ESPN's Buster Olney has the contract details: a $1.9MM base in 2010, and a $2.25MM club option for '11 with a $250K buyout. 1:18pm: Zaun is close to a deal with the Brewers, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Yahoo's Tim Brown tweets that the deal is signed, and worth $2.15MM guarante...
People, people: V-mart did an admirable job catching the knuckler.. instead tek can spell him by caddying Lester (eg, on the days when run-scoring will be less important)
Varitek Exercises Player Option
3:47pm: Varitek exercised his option to return to the Red Sox, writes Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. 9:36am: Jason Varitek must decide on his $3MM option by midnight tonight, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. Varitek must choose between his Red Sox ties and more playing t...
If I'm a pirates fan (if there is such a thing) I hate that trade.. hansen and moss? El lame-o.
Victor is doing a good job catching. Seems like he's established a rapport with Buchholz, and was more than capable of catching Wake's knuckler.
Odds And Ends: Angels, Red Sox, Heyward
Another round of links... Kevin Baxter of the LA Times reports that the Angels don't have a firm payroll for 2010 at this point. Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald says Red Sox GM Theo Epstein has made a couple of his best deadline deals the past two seasons. Jason Bay and Victor Martinez...
O-Cab is well known to have ended up in the Northeastern and BC dorms too frequently for the front office's taste.
Heyman On Holliday, Red Sox, Pedro, Bradley
The latest from SI's Jon Heyman... Heyman covers numerous examples of National League GMs mining the American League scrap heap. Heyman agrees with Jayson Stark's note yesterday, that the Yankees will allow Derek Jeter to enter his walk year unsigned and worry about it after the 2010 season. Th...
"Wait, you wanted me to pick up an 'innings eater?' I thought you said 'donut eater!'"
Giants To Sign Brad Penny
The Giants will sign Brad Penny, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. They'll pay him only the pro-rated portion of the MLB minimum salary, which is only about $75k at this point. The Giants now have a formidable rotation. Penny, Barry Zito and Jonathan Sanchez join Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain to ...
I guess they don't think they can win this year. Either that or they are trying to appease the gods for their original trade for Kaz, also a steal.
Angels Acquire Scott Kazmir
9:31pm: The deal was as expected, according to Bill Shaikin of The LA Times. The Angels get Kazmir in exchange for minor leaguers Torres and Sweeney, plus a PTBNL. The 25-yr old Kazmir is under contract for two more seasons, plus a team option for 2012. With 144 career starts under his belt, the...
Lugo was just not a Boston Guy, and that's that. See also: Edgar Renteria.
Red Sox Release Chris Duncan
The Red Sox released outfielder Chris Duncan, according to Dan Barbarisi of the Providence Journal. Duncan came to the Red Sox from St. Louis in the July 22nd swap for shortstop Julio Lugo. Duncan, 28, hit just .188/.255/.294 in 92 Triple A plate appearances for the Sox. Meanwhile Lugo has fl...
Gonzo and the rest of the ridiculous 06 red sox defense probably saved a few wins that they didn't deserve. (David Pauley anyone?)
Shame lowrie hasn't worked out.
Red Sox Acquire Alex Gonzalez
2:55pm: According to their team Twitter, the Reds are sending cash to Boston to help cover the remainder of Gonzalez's $5.4MM salary. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports hears that the Reds are sending $1.1MM along. When you figure in the $500k buyout, there's a minimum of about $2MM remaining on Gonzal...
I have a strong feeling that the sox would have had to part with a lot of very key contributers to the current 25 man roster. EG, we would have been screwed and have a repeat of 2006 (think David Pauley starting in yankee stadium)
Epstein: Red Sox Pursued Halladay Hard
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein told WEEI that he made the Blue Jays multiple offers for Roy Halladay, but never blew them away. (Here's a transcript from DJ Bean of WEEI.com.) "I never got the sense that we were close, but we were pretty aggressive," Epstein said of his negotiations with Toronto GM J...
So wait, wait, let me get this straight. He might get traded to a team he likes. And if so, he'll be happy about it. But if he DOESN't get traded to a team he's happy about... he'll be unhappy?
You gotta love athletes.
Sheffield Doesn't Want To Be Traded
Gary Sheffield told the Associated Press that he would prefer not to be traded, but suggested that could change, depending on where the Mets try to deal him. "It might be a team that I would be happy about it," Sheffield said. "Another team, I might not be happy about it." Sheffield can block ...
So wait, wait, let me get this straight. He might get traded to a team he likes. And if so, he'll be happy about it. But if he DOESN't get traded to a team he's happy about... he'll be unhappy?
You gotta love athletes.
Sheffield Doesn't Want To Be Traded
Gary Sheffield told the Associated Press that he would prefer not to be traded, but suggested that could change, depending on where the Mets try to deal him. "It might be a team that I would be happy about it," Sheffield said. "Another team, I might not be happy about it." Sheffield can block ...
Jeez, at this rate you could see Rinku and Dinesh starting games next week.
Giants Acquire Freddy Sanchez
6:19pm: Kovacevic says that no money is being exchanged in the Sanchez deal, which makes it all the more impressive for the Pirates. Keith Law (Insider) recently ranked the 20-year-old Alderson the 26th-best prospect in all of baseball. 5:51pm: Kovacevic is reporting that the minor leaguer is AA...
As a sox fan, I hope and beg the yankees are stupid enough to take Arroyo. Maybe he can come out with a new CD with some springsteen covers or something.
Yankees And Reds Talking Arroyo Trade
9:14pm: Jon Heyman of SI.com tweets that the Yankees said a deal was "not realistic at this point," implying that Arroyo was making too much money for their liking. 6:17pm: Peter Abraham of The Journal News tweets the Yankees have shot the rumor down. 5:51pm: MLB.com's Mark Sheldon says that Arr...
The Red Sox clearly need offensive juice, or at least to come out of their slump. The pitching is doing well since the break. Texiera would be much appreciated right now...
Roy Halladay Rumors: Thursday
7:56pm: MLB.com's Todd Zolecki says GM Ruben Amaro has dismissed reports that Kyle Drabek is untouchable, confirming Olney's earlier report. Amaro apparently "did not have a sense either way" that the Phils would make any trades before the deadline, but Zolecki still says the Phils are in "hot p...
Can we trade Sanchez and Pirates 2011's caps lock key for the blonde in the ad on the front page?
Red Sox Acquire Adam LaRoche
9:18pm: Baseball America's Matt Eddy has a comprehensive rundown of both prospects Pittsburgh acquired for LaRoche. Eddy likes Diaz's defense, but his bat is "a bit light for a regular role." He says Strickland's fastball gives him a chance to be a big league reliever, but he needs to refine his...
My sister's aunt's hairdresser's son-in-law told me that Halladay is a big fan of crab cakes and as such would only accept a deal to the O's.
Roy Halladay Rumors: Tuesday
9:27pm: David Lennon of Newsday cites two baseball officials who say that talks between the Mets and the Blue Jays never reached a point of a concrete offer from the Mets. Lennon adds that the Mets "do not expect to make a push" for Halladay. 6:55pm: Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch t...
(vince mcmahon voice) YOOOOOOU'RE FIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRRRED!
Red Sox DFA Julio Lugo
The Red Sox designated Julio Lugo for assignment according to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com. The move is not surprising, as Lugo did not travel to Toronto with the Red Sox, who need roster space for players returning from injury. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports hears that the Red Sox consider Lugo a "sun...
He's only 19 - get the kid some north end italian food and muscle milk, and he'll be MLB shape before too long.
A-Gon and the rest of the premium defense of the 06 sox definitely helped the many mediocre groundball pitchers that year pick up a few extra wins.
Red Sox Agree To Terms With Cuban SS
The Red Sox have agreed to sign Cuban shortstop Jose Iglesias to a deal worth over $8MM, according to Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald. We heard that the Red Sox were close to signing the defensive phenom a week ago, but it looks like the agreement is complete, though an official announcem...
Van Every little thing he does is magic - he also has a scoreless inning pitched this season.
Red Sox DFA Jonathan Van Every
According to Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe, the Red Sox have designated outfielder Jonathan Van Every for assignment. Van Every was projected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery in late June. He had a .364 batting average, one home run and three RBI in 11 at-bats ...
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