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[Dominican Power]

Good. Now to find a catcher, RF and 3B.

I want Shin Soo Choo : (

 

[Branduil]

This was a fun read

http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/12/11/3752548/michael-young-trade-phillies-rangers-analysis

Say hello to your new third baseman, Philly.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Indians and Reds are close to a trade that would send Shin-Soo Choo to the Reds for Drew Stubbs, Didi Gregorius, and another unknown player.

There are rumblings that the Indians would then spin Gregorius or Asdrubal Cabrera to the Diamondbacks for Justin Upton.

 

[cashman]

Indians and Reds are close to a trade that would send Shin-Soo Choo to the Reds for Drew Stubbs, Didi Gregorius, and another unknown player.

There are rumblings that the Indians would then spin Gregorius or Asdrubal Cabrera to the Diamondbacks for Justin Upton.

fuckfuckfuckfuck

 

[darkside31337]

That Rangers - Hamilton contract is going to totally awesome.

 

[jbug617]

Indians and Reds are close to a trade that would send Shin-Soo Choo to the Reds for Drew Stubbs, Didi Gregorius, and another unknown player.

There are rumblings that the Indians would then spin Gregorius or Asdrubal Cabrera to the Diamondbacks for Justin Upton.

One less team interested in Ellsbury.

 

[MC Safety]

To the Mets:

Pay the man. It's not as if he's asking for the moon. It's not as if he's Oliver Perez who had one slightly decent year.

Really. You're embarrassing yourselves. The numbers bear out RA Dickey's quality and durability over the past years.

http://risingapple.com/2012/12/11/w...maintains-high-trade-demands-for-good-reason/

 

[JABEE]

That Rangers - Hamilton contract is going to totally awesome.

Phillies offered Hamilton 3 years $80 million over the weekend according to 94WIP host Anthony Gargano.

 

[Jon]

Phillies offered Hamilton 3 years $80 million over the weekend according to 94WIP host Anthony Gargano.

Ahh I was wondering where the original source of that rumor was. Now I know to discard it, thanks!

 

[JABEE]

Ahh I was wondering where the original source of that rumor was. Now I know to discard it, thanks!

Yep. I wouldn't doubt that the Phillies are interested in him. Manuel was talking to reporters the other day like there was another shoe still to drop.

 

[Lambtron]

Indians and Reds are close to a trade that would send Shin-Soo Choo to the Reds for Drew Stubbs, Didi Gregorius, and another unknown player.

There are rumblings that the Indians would then spin Gregorius or Asdrubal Cabrera to the Diamondbacks for Justin Upton.

If the D-Backs give the Indigenous Persons Upton for fucking Asdrubal Cabrera, holy shit.

 

[Windu]

Say hello to your new third baseman, Philly.

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and he hasn't played full time at 3rd Base since 2010. should be fun to watch.

 

[AgentChris]

I want Shin Soo Choo : (

That would be a great addition. Not sure what the Indians would want.

 

[Windu]

4:20pm: There is now a three-team deal in the works between the Reds, Indians, and Diamondbacks, according to Paul Hoynes of the Plain Dealer (via Twitter). Cabrera is not involved in the discussions at this stage.

OOoooo

 

[jbug617]

Sounds like it's going to be 3 team trade with Reds, Indians and D-Backs

 

[JABEE]

I don't want Cody Ross.

 

[yankeehater]

I don't want Cody Ross.

Me either.

 

[Branduil]

Jon Daniels is getting owned.

 

[Jangocube]

Dear O's,

Wake up.

Sincerely,
Jangocube

 

[cashman]

Richard Durrett ‏@espn_durrett
#Rangers Ian Kinsler said club broached moving to 1B and he'd do it. Says he'll do what makes club better.

WHERE IS THE LEADERSHIP??????

 

[JABEE]

WHERE IS THE LEADERSHIP??????

He's no Michael Young.

 

[Blackace]

So M's Jason Bay is it?

 

[rando14]

So M's Jason Bay is it?

I reaaally hope not, these winter meetings so far have been totally lame. :/

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

What are your guys thoughts on the WBC and if its worth a trip down in March to Phoenix? Canada is playing the 8th-10th and tickets are actually far more reasonable then I thought they would be (60-100 for the Italy game and 60-200 for Mexico/USA games in Chase).

Just thinking if I can get a decently cheap flight down (shouldn't be that bad in March) and only have to drop like $100 a game, that could be an awesome mini vacation. I honestly can't remember watching the last one all that much, so I cant remember the quality of the games.

You should do it bro! Im thinking of going to see DR if they make the second round. I love seeing countries compete. I love baseball. I love the WBC. Should be a fun atmosphere.

 

[darkside31337]

Ken_Rosenthal
Source: #Yankees sign Youkilis, one year, $12M.

 

[jbug617]

Rosenthal says Youk to Yankees is done deal

 

[h3ro]

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/278634850896990209

Ken_Rosenthal
Source: #Yankees sign Youkilis, one year, $12M.

Youuuuuuuk. I guess.

 

[Friggz]

My only real request is for the Yanks to stick Youk's Spring Training locker next to Joba's and then film the whole thing.

Now they just need a catcher and right fielder!

 

[Malo]

Sanjuro is now officially a member of the council.

Youuuuuuuuck

 

[Dominican Power]

There's a lot of Yankee fans who hate Youkilis, but all of that would cease once he hits a clutch HR for the win.

 

[AgentChris]

There's a lot of Yankee fans who hate Youkilis, but all of that would cease once he hits a clutch HR for the win.

I wonder what Joba thinks about this?

 

[slightconfuse]

Youklis betrayal is the yanks gain

 

[The Frankman]

I don't want Cody Ross.

Nobody wants Cody Ross except for Mets fans who forgot how bad his D is and the fact he hasn't seen a pitchers park in eons.

 

[Windu]

Damn those yankees are really strapped for cash....

 

[Malo]

I wonder what Joba thinks about this?

A lot more pickoffs to third base.

Damn those yankees are really strapped for cash....

They'll overpay on the AAV as long as they can keep it to a one year deal. They aren't giving out multiyear deals to anyone because of the budget in 2014.

 

[h3ro]

Sanjuro is now officially a member of the council.

Youuuuuuuuck

Sanjuro is an OG council member.

 

[LyleLanley]

I'm kind of amazed that Youk got that much money from anyone.

 

[Malo]

Sanjuro is an OG council member.

He was a consultant before but now he's a full time member.

 

[zulux21]

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/278634850896990209


Youuuuuuuk. I guess.

given the price I am happy the white sox didn't resign him. I would rather have Jeff Keppinger for 3 years for 12 mil than one year of youk who very well might be past his prime.

 

[rekameohs]

Dear Towers,

Don't trade Upton for Asdrubal Cabrera.

 

[Lambtron]

Dear Towers,

Don't trade Upton for Asdrubal Cabrera.

I really don't get it. Cabrera's not that great. He can hit a little bit but good lord he's a butcher in the field.

 

[rekameohs]

I'm just hoping it's like 2010, where he kicked the tires with every single team and the rumors never stopped the whole offseason, and then nothing happened. I guess if there's a ridiculous overpay, then take it, but otherwise keep him and that tasty contract.

 

[CygnusXS]

Dear Towers,

Don't trade Upton for Asdrubal Cabrera.

The Braves have one shiny Tyler Pastornicky to sell to you.

 

[sangreal]

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/278634850896990209


Youuuuuuuk. I guess.

I'm okay with this as long as he doesnt suck. Will he shave?

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Rangers are crazy to not give up Elvis in an Upton trade.
And I thought Clevland was one of the four teams on Uptons no trade.

 

[Windu]

Rangers are crazy to not give up Elvis in an Upton trade.

uhh no.

Elvis

• 2011 4.4 fWAR
• 2012 4.2 fWAR

• 2013 $4,800,000
• 2014 $6,475,000

Upton

• 2011 6.4 fWAR
• 2012 2.5 fWAR

• 2013 $9,750,000
• 2014 $14,250,000
• 2015 $14,500,000

If you want Elvis, you won't get anything else along with him (the diamondbacks should probably send something Texas' way tbh), and don't get me started on Simmons for Upton, that right there is insane. (simmons will be a 4 win player and is under control for a long time).

 

[cashman]

uhh no.

Elvis

• 2011 4.4 fWAR
• 2012 4.2 fWAR

• 2013 $4,800,000
• 2014 $6,475,000

Upton

• 2011 6.4 fWAR
• 2012 2.5 fWAR

• 2013 $9,750,000
• 2014 $14,250,000
• 2015 $14,500,000

If you want Elvis, you won't get anything else along with him (the diamondbacks should probably send something Texas' way tbh), and don't get me started on Simmons for Upton, that right there is insane. (simmons will be a 4 win player and is under control for a long time).

The thinking is that Upton has 7-8 WAR upside, while these two shortstops max out around 4

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Updated deal: Ken Rosenthal

Three-team trade, per source, will look like this: Choo, Jason Donald to #Reds, Gregorius to #Diamondbacks, Stubbs, AZ pitcher to #Indians.

 

[rekameohs]

Damn, I know that SS hole needs to be plugged, but if it's Skaggs/Bauer/Corbin it'll be tough to swallow.

 

[CygnusXS]

That's a dramatically less interesting trade.