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MLB '12-'13 OffSeason OT: Magic is the New Market Inefficiency
- Thread starter CygnusXS
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Square Triangle
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Given the Tigers situation, I'd look into Brian Wilson. Last season with Valverde would make any option better.
I feel like the Red Sox are going to make a push.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Isnt Soria avilable too? I would take a flyer on him too.
DUFFMCWALIN
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Well the Wilson non tendering makes me :/. I don't want to over pay a risky repeat injury but god damn he was a big part of that club house.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Ken_Rosenthal
Brewers announce acquisition of RHP Burke Badenhop from #Rays for outfielder Raul Mondesi Jr. Mondesi, 20, was in rookie ball last season.
Can't believe there was a team out there desperate enough for relief help to trade for Badenhop.
And fuck now I feel old.
Brewers announce acquisition of RHP Burke Badenhop from #Rays for outfielder Raul Mondesi Jr. Mondesi, 20, was in rookie ball last season.
Can't believe there was a team out there desperate enough for relief help to trade for Badenhop.
And fuck now I feel old.
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The Autumn Wind
Really interesting story about the inner workings of the blockbuster Jays-Marlins trade:
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/11/29/anatomy-of-the-12-player-blue-jays-marlins-trade
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/11/29/anatomy-of-the-12-player-blue-jays-marlins-trade
HarryDemeanor
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Now watch as the Dodgers sign Wilson and overpay.
matthewwhatever
Member
Wow. That's...wow. Apparently he didn't play quite enough to qualify for records, but looking around, it seems to be one of the worst seasons ever in that regard. In the '90s, Mike Piazza was routinely allowing 100+ stolen bases a year, and even he managed to catch more than 10% of runners per year. 6% seems like it shouldn't even be possible...the absolute best base runners usually get caught at a higher rate than that. Apparently it's possibly part of an organizational philosophy?
I would love it if Cash were able to sign him.
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He is young and pitched well last year and the Brewers got him for nothing. Sweet!
This is true, honestly. I know his contract is a bit of an overpay for on the field performance, but I think that combined with his marketability as a Twin it makes up for it. Still, because of his contract they couldn't get a reasonable return in players/prospects for him. And it's not like they'd take that salary savings and buy a high ticket free agent (Willingham at 3/$21 is their biggest FA signing ever).
That being said he'd probably go nuts playing at Fenway 81 games a year, with tons and tons of doubles off the Monster.
Heart Attack
Member
Soria is overrated. I think he's done. Still, hes an upgrade over Wilson and much cheaper.
Mr. Enigma
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All Non-Tenders
Mr. Enigma
Member
The Phillies are now a "strong suitor" for Alfonso Soriano. Great!
Oh god PLEASE. Soriano and Hamilton in the outfield would be incredibly great.
At least Hamilton isn't ancient.
Hello, dream scenario that I didn't know existed. Nice to meet you.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
wonder who gives him a chance. Hes ready to go rite now.
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The Autumn Wind
Word is they want to resign him, but didn't want to pay him what he was owed in arbitration coming back from Tommy John surgery.
That's why I don't mind the trade. Anything is better than 6%
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
I been expecting this since his injury. Its a shame he is gone this way but oh well :/
BigJonsson
Member
Hmmm
Gose and Arencibia for Dickey
Gose and Arencibia for Dickey
DUFFMCWALIN
Member
Ya its strange that he doesn't want to make a deal to stay. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised in the modern day sports world.
If you get a window to discuss an extension, sure. Otherwise that's waaaay too much.
It's about to be Myers time in Atlanta!
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
Someone world of wars jeter? lol
symbolizing his career turning into dust?
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Pettitte and Mo need one too.
Should have been a gif of him slowly inflating up into current form.
Blackace
if you see me in a fight with a bear, don't help me fool, help the bear!
Hit a horrible 316 at 38, turning into dust!
Ninja Scooter
Member
lbs?
Nomar's better. He only turned to dust internally.
Mr. Enigma
Member
Supposedly the Braves and Diamondbacks went into negotiations as soon as they arrived.
Oh lawd. Pls don't trade Simmons.
Oh lawd. Pls don't trade Simmons.
sf2fanatic
Member
Stop with that nonsense Harry. That high altitude is getting to you
Don't worry, they won't.
there is no way they trade simmons. i'm not even sure I would do a straight up simmons for upton trade. Simmons will probably be a 4 or 5 win player next season. Upton isn't that much more valuable than Simmons when you account for the money.
He single-handedly won us the World Series in 2004 according to our revisionist owners.
The Nats would have to get a hell of a good deal to make it worth trading Espinosa. I'm not even sure what that kind of deal would look like unless they are dealing for prospects (which shouldn't be their focus right now).
Not to mention the issue of position scarcity involved in finding a replacement for a shortstop as opposed to a left fielder.
there is no way they trade simmons. i'm not even sure I would do a straight up simmons for upton trade. Simmons will probably be a 4 or 5 win player next season. Upton isn't that much more valuable than Simmons when you account for the money.
HarryDemeanor
Member
You know they'll do it! They do it and screw us all!