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ALL THE BULL: International Call Ups, Exantus, and more
By: Dave Martinez |Hey everyone. I am back.
There has been some construction in my office that forced me off the internet for nearly four days. I never knew technology could cause withdrawals . . . . but here I am, back to the old bloggeroo.
And here is some stuff I’ve missed (and maybe you have too) [...]
MLS Communism Kills Kandji Deal (UPDATE AGAIN!)
By: Dave Martinez |Just when you thought the league turned the corner on ridiculous rules and regulations, we get this - MLS has blocked Red Bulls transfer of Atlanta Silverback standout, Kandji.
Grandfathering Carlos Ruiz is fine.
Grandfathering Landon Donovan? No problem Beckha . . . I mean Galaxy.
Allowing teams to label bogus discovery claims on players they have [...]
Reyna and The DP Slot
By: Dave Martinez |Questions abound regarding that Reyna DP slot. Do we own it? Will we use it?
Ives is clarifying things, as always. The Bulls won’t be using the DP slot this season - mainly due to salary cap constraints. But they plan on using it on a marquee player for the opening of [...]
Welcome Erik Stover. Now, whats your job?
By: Dave Martinez |Marc DeGrandpre left the managing directors position vacant. And after a six month search, plus a visit from the Salzburg ownership, the Red Bulls have a new face manning the ship.
Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Erik Stover.
Taking a look at his “resume,” there are definitely pro’s and con’s to the hire.
PROS
- Familiar with the Red [...]
All The Bull: Troop Benefit, Barcelona, Injuries and more
By: Dave Martinez |Hey y’all.
Before anything, I would like to address this major issue: I HATE ALLERGIES. Last year was the first year I had ever gotten em, and I hate it even more this year. Absolutely hate.
But on the bright side - I did catch 6 bluefish and a striper this week. So spring is good [...]
All The Bull - Brunner, Stammler, Reyna, Galaxy and more
By: Dave Martinez |Hey everyone. Its been a busy news day:
+ Eric Brunner, our 2nd round pick and first pick in the 2008 draft, has decided to forgo the meager amount of money that befits a developmental player and will begin exploring options in “USL and Europe” according to his agent (SBI has the scoop). Who [...]
THANK HEAVEN! Angel is back!
By: Dave Martinez |You love my clever punitry (ability to pun - what you never heard of the word?!).
It looks like Angel is a go for the Red Bulls this weekend as they take on the dreaded Gambian connection of New England. Ives reports from Red Bulls camp, basically saying that he looked match ready.
Finally, the dynamic [...]
Jorge Rojas, Vinotinto Vet, and Chris Innes - Trialists
By: Dave Martinez |Who says we need to pilfer Chicago for all our acquisitions?
Jorge Rojas, 30, a Venezuelan National veteran with 78 caps to his name, and the infamous Chris Innes, former captain of the bankrupt and dying Gretna FC of SPL, are now on trial with the Red Bulls.
I knew there was a reason I waited till [...]
Lider Marmol - Chicago is making NOTHING easy . . .
By: Dave Martinez |As we discussed last time, this Lider Marmol saga has had more twists and turns than a Capoeira fighter.
SoccerByIves reports that a league offer of approximately $100,000 was quickly turned down by the Paraguayan Midfielder.
Yeah, duh.
What does this tell us? Well, for starters, the league is attempting to appease the Chicago Fire. They [...]
“Attacking Midfielder Not A Priority” . . . ?
By: Dave Martinez |This is sure to bring a smile to the face of even the most seasoned Red Bulls fan :
“Attacking Midfielder is NOT a Priority”
Straight from the horses mouth. Just ask SBI.
Juan Carlos Osorio believes that the combination of Reyna and Magee will be more than capable of handling CAM duties. And I really [...]









