After using the amnesty clause on Richard Jefferson, don't be surprised if the Spurs sign Shane...

After using the amnesty clause on Richard Jefferson, don't be surprised if the Spurs sign Shane Battier. There's mutual interest.

Alex Kennedy, who earlier today was the first to report the TJ Ford signing.

6 months ago Tim C. 19 comments 0 recs |

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shouldve happened two years ago. but hey, as some filipinos say, better late than pregnant.

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Dec 7, 2011 11:08 PM CST reply actions

by play_splitter on Dec 7, 2011 11:17 PM CST reply actions 5 recs

I’m going to twitter this… Hope you don’t mind.

First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!

by Tim C. on Dec 7, 2011 11:34 PM CST up reply actions

not at all man.

by play_splitter on Dec 7, 2011 11:38 PM CST up reply actions

Don’t give me posts like this to get my hopes up, Tim. Please let it be true. If we get Battier, barring health issues to our core, we contend in the West. For real, this time.

I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 7, 2011 11:18 PM CST reply actions

I was being sarcastic with the first line there. ;) I love the inside info.

I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 7, 2011 11:20 PM CST up reply actions

Bucher says it’s the Heat. But I still have hope, until Battier himself says otherwise.

by Tim C. on Dec 7, 2011 11:35 PM CST up reply actions

My guy said he would choose Miami, too. I’m cautiously optimistic now. Still… if we get Battier I will be shocked, and be a bigger fan.

I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 7, 2011 11:38 PM CST up reply actions

@RicBucher
Ric Bucher
Hearing that Shane Battier is bound for the Miami Heat. Not strong enough to write a news story but no league talk of him going elsewhere.
21 minutes ago via web

Fudgedy-fudge-fudge-fudge. In case anyone cares.

I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 7, 2011 11:50 PM CST up reply actions

Shocker that Battier would go join Lebron in a quaint little town like Miami. Eff him, we dont need him.

A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.

by alamobro on Dec 7, 2011 11:55 PM CST up reply actions

This might be premature, but I need to change my pants anyways.

You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime

by the little o on Dec 7, 2011 11:24 PM CST reply actions

No “TWHS” comment necessary.

A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.

by alamobro on Dec 7, 2011 11:43 PM CST up reply actions

Soiled.

by silverandblack_davis on Dec 7, 2011 11:48 PM CST up reply actions

Seriously though, Butler, Ford and now possibly Battier. The Spurs are going to be the oldest team in professional sports history. =00

A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.

by alamobro on Dec 7, 2011 11:44 PM CST reply actions

But Ford is just 28!

by silverandblack_davis on Dec 7, 2011 11:51 PM CST up reply actions

If we end up with either Battier or Caron, I won’t complain. That would be a big win in my book. More likely we’ll have to settle for a lesser option like Howard.

by Tim C. on Dec 8, 2011 12:03 AM CST reply actions

I dunno, letting RJ go for an injury prone knucklhead like Howard doesnt make any sense.

The Spurs must have had something up their sleeve. Maybe Butler committed a while back and is merely going through the motions meeting with these other teams.

A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.

by alamobro on Dec 8, 2011 12:09 AM CST up reply actions