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[evil solrac v3.0]

Rather have Heyward back.

would you rather it be Kimbrel that was gone?

 

[jbug617]

Crasnick is reporting that it looks like the Sandoval deal is going to be 5yrs around $80m-$90m. Red Sox and the Giants are the most serious.

 

[BFIB]

Crasnick is reporting that it looks like the Sandoval deal is going to be 5yrs around $80m-$90m. Red Sox and the Giants are the most serious.

No way I'd go more than 5 years. I think he ends up in Boston.

 

[Sanjuro]

Crasnick is reporting that it looks like the Sandoval deal is going to be 5yrs around $80m-$90m. Red Sox and the Giants are the most serious.

That's actually not bad of a price point. Still don't see the overall purpose in obtaining him though.

 

[CygnusXS]

would you rather it be Kimbrel that was gone?

Yes.

 

[zychi]

That's actually not bad of a price point. Still don't see the overall purpose in obtaining him though.

So bos can say theyve had two of the three best post season hitters of all time

 

[Sanjuro]

So bos can say theyve had two of the three best post season hitters of all time

Pablo Sandoval and Stephen Drew?

 

[jbug617]

That's actually not bad of a price point. Still don't see the overall purpose in obtaining him though.

Market the Panda. Panda heads to replace the Pink hats.

 

[Lexxism]

With the signing of Martin, hopefully he can catch Dickey's knuckleball. We don't want Dickey taking 2 spots in the roster anymore

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

RIP Mr. Met

http://www.clickhole.com/article/goodnight-sweet-prince-beloved-baseball-monster-mr-1419

Pretty great.

Crasnick is reporting that it looks like the Sandoval deal is going to be 5yrs around $80m-$90m. Red Sox and the Giants are the most serious.

Thats actually lower than I thought it would be.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

LaRoche interest from a few teams:

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

Sources: #Marlins, #WhiteSox, #Padres all have checked in on LaRoche, at minimum. Other teams view him as contingency if they make trades.

Rosenthal also mentioning Swisher trade possibilities:

The Indians are exploring a number of trade possibilities, including scenarios in which they could move Nick Swisher and his remaining $30MM for another player with an inflated contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (All Twitter links).

Rosenthal lists names like B.J. Upton ($46.35MM through 2017), Ubaldo Jimenez ($38.75MM through 2017) and Ryan Howard ($60MM through 2016) as examples of other inflated contracts while being careful to note that the Indians aren’t necessarily interested in anyone from that grouping. Other players on bloated contracts include Edwin Jackson ($22MM through 2016), John Danks ($28.5MM through 2016), Cody Ross ($10.5MM through 2015) and Ricky Nolasco ($37MM through 2017), to say nothing of Dodgers outfielders Carl Crawford and Andre Ethier (though that duo is a particularly difficult fit in Cleveland).

Swisher, signed to a four-year, $56MM contract heading into the 2013 season, played well in his inaugural campaign in his home state of Ohio, hitting .246/.321/.423 with 22 homers. However, his offense fell off a cliff in 2014, as he batted just .208/.278/.331 while his strikeout rate soared to a career-worst 27.7 percent and his walk rate dropped to a career-worst nine percent.

Meanwhile in Dodgers land:

Bob Nightengale @BNightengale

The #Dodgers are aggressively pursuing #Whitesox shortstop Alexei Ramirez in trade talks.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Yes.

really? but I've just never seen Heyward as reaching the heights they project him to.

 

[CygnusXS]

really? but I've just never seen Heyward as reaching the heights they project him to.

Even without hitting his ceiling, he's still consistently one of the best players in the game.

 

[Malvingt2]

Jim Bowden ‏@JimBowden_ESPN
#Cardinals have joined the Red Sox, Cubs and Braves in pursuit of Jon Lester according to a club source which makes sense after Miller trade

wait!! but but Braves have no money? wtf

 

[jbug617]

Breakdown of Stanton.

@JonHeymanCBS: Giancarlo breakdown: 6.5M, 9M, 14,5M, 25M, 26M, 26M, 29M, 32M, 32M, 32M, 29M, 25M, 25M team option/10M buyout #marlins

 

[clemenx]

Pretty great.



Thats actually lower than I thought it would be.

Yeah, in this market Panda not getting 100 will be a surprise.

 

[Enron]

i dont see the Lester thing going anywhere, but I can see the reasons why the Braves might want to spend money there.

pitching is (somewhat) at an abundance this off-season compared to other years.

Hitting is really weak this year in FA.

You value that knockout ace #1 more than an OF of Heyward or Upton's caliber and would rather spend your wad there

Easier to develop/run in to bats than an ace SP

 

[jbug617]

Shields

@Ken_Rosenthal: Sources: #Marlins interested in Shields. Would cost team No. 12 pick in draft plus $$$. GM Dan Jennings drafted Shields for #Rays in 2000.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Jesus Cubs just need to sign someone.

 

[zychi]

Jesus Cubs just need to sign someone.

How old are you? You are the only person who thinks this is actually going to work out.

Wait til you finally hit the denial stage of being a Cubs fan. ALWAYS expect the worst.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

How old are you? You are the only person who thinks this is actually going to work out.

Wait til you finally hit the denial stage of being a Cubs fan. ALWAYS expect the worst.

Meh. I'm an optimist as a Cubs fan. I was only 11 when 2003 occured so I don't feel the sting that much.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Meh. I'm an optimist as a Cubs fan. I was only 11 when 2003 occured so I don't feel the sting that much.

All these damn kids around here.

 

[zychi]

Meh. I'm an optimist as a Cubs fan. I was only 11 when 2003 occured so I don't feel the sting that much.

Give it a year or two. You'll either become a real miserable Cubs fan, or you'll flake off like most Cubs "Fans."

May as well post the "how to save the wii u" blackboard with cubs stuff on it.

Ryno is the answer!
Sammy is the answer!
Prior and Wood are going to take us all the way!
Dusty is the answer!
Lou is the answer!
Theo and Jed are the answer!

Spoiler

I hope they are

Maddon is the answer!

Repeat cycle

 

[JDHarbs]

A's are pursuing Billy.

 

[jbug617]

Rosenthal tweeted the A's and Billy Butler are have discussions

Jesus Cubs just need to sign someone.

Gammons said he doesn't think Lester will sign anytime soon. He said probably first week in December.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

really? but I've just never seen Heyward as reaching the heights they project him to.

Over the last 3 years Heyward has been worth 6.3, 3.4, 5.1 fWAR. Kimbrel has been worth 3.3, 2.2, 2.2 fWAR.

An everyday outfielder with good defense and above average (120, 121, 110 wRC+) offense tends to be worth a lot more than a really good closer.

 

[Enron]

Give it a year or two. You'll either become a real miserable Cubs fan, or you'll flake off like most Cubs "Fans."

May as well post the "how to save the wii u" blackboard with cubs stuff on it.

Ryno is the answer!
Sammy is the answer!
Prior and Wood are going to take us all the way!
Dusty is the answer!
Lou is the answer!
Theo and Jed are the answer!

Spoiler

I hope they are

Maddon is the answer!

Repeat cycle

David Letterman had a gag in the late 80s/early 90s like this. A couple of times in the top 10 lists from that era he had "This is the year Shawon Dunston develops!" or something to that effect.

 

[RBH]

Source: Billy Butler agrees to three-year, $30M deal with the #Athletics. $5 million signing bonus.

https://twitter.com/RobertMurrayMLB/status/534889491543379968



Not sure how reliable this is yet.

 

[BFIB]

Cards have released their right handed thumper off the bench. So long Sugar Shane Robinson!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Butler to the A's

 

[Sanjuro]

Billy Butler!

...eh

 

[Dominican Power]

I don't understand that deal. Don't they have a bunch of guys that can platoon that position?

 

[Sanjuro]

I don't understand that deal. Don't they have a bunch of guys that can platoon that position?

They had a nice Cuban outfielder, but they traded him.

 

[Malo]

That seems like a lot for a one dimensional player that has been on a steady decline the past 3 years.

 

[Sanjuro]

That seems like a lot for a one dimensional player that has been on a steady decline the past 3 years.

You have nothing.

YOU HAVE nothing.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

That seems like a lot for a one dimensional player that has been on a steady decline the past 3 years.

 

[Returners]

Jays still needs to pay Romero 7.5 mil this year.

God damn waste of cash.

 

[Sanjuro]

Jays still needs to pay Romero 7.5 mil this year.

God damn waste of cash.

You're bitching about pocket change? I think most people in this thread would take Ricky off your hands to plop into a rotation.

 

[BigJonsson]

You're bitching about pocket change? I think most people in this thread would take Ricky off your hands to plop into a rotation.

If any team wanted him I'm sure the Jays would gladly send him over.....

Such wasted potential

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Jays still needs to pay Romero 7.5 mil this year.

God damn waste of cash.

The Braves are paying Dan Uggla $13 million next season and B.J. Upton $46 million over the next 3 seasons. You don't get to complain.

 

[brianjones]

braves fans are obsessed with Dan uggla

 

[ConradCervantes]

He's their reminder of how a true champion should be.

 

[Jas]

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/11901623/jon-lester-offer-table-boston-red-sox

The Red Sox have made an offer to pitcher Jon Lester, according to a major league source, but do not expect a quick decision.

 

[Windu]

The Braves are paying Dan Uggla $13 million next season and B.J. Upton $46 million over the next 3 seasons. You don't get to complain.

2015

BJ Upton, Dan Uggla and Chris Johnson are making 33.65 million next year for the Braves and will probably provide zero value.

 

[CygnusXS]

2015

BJ Upton, Dan Uggla and Chris Johnson are making 33.65 million next year for the Braves and will probably provide zero value.

2018 is going to be a sweet year.

 

[Lambtron]

Rosenthal also mentioning Swisher trade possibilities

I'd love to see the Twins jettison Nolasco's deal, but not like this. I don't want to turn into Minnebrota.

 

[ph33nix]

Seeing Loria get up there and talk (which he only does when good things happen) makes me want to throw my remote at the TV

Giancarlo looks like he hates him too

 

[ph33nix]

LMFAO some of these questions and loria's expression

HAHAHAHA

instead, as the reporter is asking an uncomfortable question, loria keeps staring straight at samson, and samson comes to take the cover for him

piece
of
shit

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Red Sox offer to Lester is at least 5 years. Have a feeling they are going to have to go 6 at least. But who knows, if he really wants to go back then it may not matter.

 

[matthewwhatever]

You're bitching about pocket change? I think most people in this thread would take Ricky off your hands to plop into a rotation.

Have you seen Romero pitch since 2011? He can't even cut it in the minors anymore. Any GM that trades for him would deserve to be fired.