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I'm delighted to announce that six new authors have been added to the Batter's Box roster. Please join me in welcoming (in alphabetical order, trust me) Pistol, Scott Lucas, Gerry McDonald, Mike Moffatt, Jonny German and Spicol. To our regular readers, they need no introduction.

As we prepare for our second season, with plans for expanded minor-league coverage, a bigger, better BBFL and many new features, it's the right time to make changes. Expect an improved site design soon, and there might even be one more free agent signing. We're counting on this influx of talent and rookie enthusiasm to complement the veteran leadership, not to cut into our playing time. Just ignore those rumours about Burley being non-tendered if the trade talks break down.

Pistol, Scott, Gerry, Mike, Jonny, Spicol: all of us have enjoyed your comments and pinch-hits over the past year, and we look forward to hearing more from you. Thanks for joining our team.
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_NDG - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 10:58 AM EST (#82530) #
Great signings as long as they don't cost draft picks!

Congrats fellas and I'm looking forward to new and improved BB.
Leigh - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 11:20 AM EST (#82531) #
Congratulations on joining the roster, gentlemen.
_Jabonoso - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 12:00 PM EST (#82532) #
Good off season Coach!
Welcome and looking forward for your input 2004 class!
_S.K. - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 12:18 PM EST (#82533) #
Excellent work, coach - although Moffat's barely above replacement level, I hope you didn't give him a multi-year deal.
_S.K. - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 12:18 PM EST (#82534) #
...sorry, couldn't resist.
_Ryan - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 12:22 PM EST (#82535) #
That's a lot of moves, but the Batter's Box is still stuck in neutral when you compare it to blogs from Baltimore, Tampa Bay and Detroit. Coach, why don't you just admit you're snowing us? :-)

On a more serious note, congrats guys!
_Jabonoso - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 02:32 PM EST (#82537) #
Moffat is already in Coach's doghouse so do not expect many at bats for him...
_Jabonoso - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 02:33 PM EST (#82538) #
Moffat is already in Coach's doghouse so do not expect many at bats for him...
_Jabonoso - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 02:37 PM EST (#82539) #
Moffat is already in Coach's doghouse so do not expect many at bats for him...
_Jabonoso - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 02:38 PM EST (#82540) #
sorry for so many clicks!
Mike D - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 03:47 PM EST (#82541) #
No, no -- Jabonoso, it was worth repeating.
_Ryan F. - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 04:30 PM EST (#82542) #
I'd mention it another four or five times at least.
_Spicol - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 07:31 PM EST (#82543) #
Thanks for the kind words, fellas. And thanks to Coach, Craig, Jordan et al for the opportunity.

The only unfortunate thing is that I don't have the power to ban anyone yet. Patience Spicol...patience.

I just want to show what I can do up here. You know, give 110%. I think you'll see that I'm scrappy. Hard-nosed. The David Eckstein or Brad Fullmer or Steve Buscemi of the Box.
Joe - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 07:33 PM EST (#82544) #
http://me.woot.net
Personally, I myself believe we should take it one day at a time. Definitely don't try to do too much, but always do what's best for the team. Keep your game plan and you'll be successful, as we all know that the people here have the best "stuff" in the league.
_Rob - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 09:33 PM EST (#82545) #
I tried to join the roster but Selig gave me a deadline and I couldn't make it on time.

Keep up the good work.
_Ben NS - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 09:58 PM EST (#82546) #
Epic
Mike Green - Saturday, December 20 2003 @ 10:57 PM EST (#82547) #
Amazing, Coach.
Thomas - Sunday, December 21 2003 @ 01:22 AM EST (#82548) #
Congrats
_Cristian - Sunday, December 21 2003 @ 01:50 AM EST (#82549) #
Anyone want to take bets on which new writer gets busted down to a minor league blog first?
_Gwyn - Sunday, December 21 2003 @ 08:11 AM EST (#82550) #
Who's in charge of rookie hazing around here ?
_Mick - Sunday, December 21 2003 @ 06:45 PM EST (#82551) #
Coach, this doesn't change my demands for a six-year extension one bit.
_Andrew Edwards - Monday, December 22 2003 @ 12:33 AM EST (#82552) #
Anyone know how to calculate transiton nubmers from posting comments to posting actual posts?

I assume that comment quality is in some way predictive of post quality. If that's the case, this is a great move.

Good luck, guys, I'm glad to see you all getting more exposure.
_coliver - Monday, December 22 2003 @ 10:12 AM EST (#82553) #
Congratulations to all!

As a Jays fan since 1977, I find this, by far, the best Jays site!

Looking forward to 2004!
_Blue in SK - Monday, December 22 2003 @ 11:40 AM EST (#82554) #
Who's more improved the Jays or the Batter Box :)

Congrats all around. BB is my first web visit every day!
_Brad - Monday, December 22 2003 @ 10:37 PM EST (#82555) #
Looking forward to the great lineup improving on an already good thing! Congrats!
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