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[Blearth]

2/12.5 for Neshek. Wow.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

The 2nd Homerun is Neshek

 

[see5harp]

I'm still waiting for my hoverboards, my shoes that tie themselves, the self-drying jacket.

Hoverboards and jacket okay but those shoes actually came out.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Lots of conflicting reports on if the Sox are in or not on Miley.

 

[Jon]

Lots of conflicting reports on if the Sox are in or not on Miley.

Looks like the deal to the Red Sox is just about done, according to Morosi.

I was prepared for the Phillies to trade Hamels this off-season, as disappointing as that would be, but to trade Rollins too...that is just a sad day for all Phillies fans. Top five greatest players in the franchise, I hope he makes the HOF one day.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Looks like the deal to the Red Sox is just about done, according to Morosi.

I was prepared for the Phillies to trade Hamels this off-season, as disappointing as that would be, but to trade Rollins too...that is just a sad day for all Phillies fans. Top five greatest players in the franchise, I hope he makes the HOF one day.

Bob Nightengale says the Sox are not involved at all.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

The 2nd Homerun is Neshek

Not bad for a spring training invitee.

 

[3N16MA]

Reliever*, not closer. I think the pressure of replacing Rivera was too much.

D-Rob was fine as the closer last season. One game completely blew his numbers out of wack and he managed to still end the season with a good resume.

Mo blew a handful of saves when he took over the role.

D-Rob
Betances
Miller
Warren
Kelley
Lindgren
Another arm

That would have been the best pen in baseball.

 

[RBH]

Entering the development from Cobb Parkway, visitors will be greeted by a view straight down the main thoroughfare into SunTrust Park. The development will integrate with the surrounding commercial uses while carefully blending a variety of architectural styles with green space and several common areas. Parking will be located throughout the development in various areas and easily accessible for residents, shoppers, tenants and event visitors.

The plaza will be a central gathering space for fans, families, residents and visitors. It will serve as a hub of activity, with unique events year round. Bookending the plaza will be an indoor entertainment venue and an outdoor amphitheater. The plaza-facing facade of SunTrust Park will have a 365-day operational brewpub, bars and a large Braves merchandise store.

Looking out from SunTrust Park, fans will have views onto the plaza and down the main thoroughfare through the development leading back to Cobb Parkway. Just outside the gates of the park will be a hotel (far left) and an office building featuring unrivaled views into the ballpark. A familiar place for fans on game days will be the Chop House, which will be expanded and re-imagined into a three-tiered eatery including two party decks and a new field level, which can be turned into a large group area directly behind right field.

Roads inside the community will be open, but on event days streets will be partially closed to provide a more walkable environment for fans heading to the ballpark or special event. The development crossroads -- located at the mid-point axis of the mixed-use development -- will be at the heart of the development and a hub of activity. Surrounded by residences, retail shops and restaurants, this central plaza will be buzzing year-round.

 

[3N16MA]

Dodgers trade for Rollins.

 

[brianjones]

Dodgers trade for Rollins.

trade who?

im ok with this so far

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Dodgers trade for Rollins.

Is he still a good fielder?

 

[Dominican Power]

It better not be some ridiculous pitcher's ball park.

 

[CheDominik]

Dodgers trade for Rollins.

I hope Mattingly is smart enough to not bat him anywhere close the top of the order, but he is a nice stop gap until Seager is ready(and can play SS)

 

[brianjones]

Is he still a good fielder?

better than hanley anyway

 

[3N16MA]

trade who?

im ok with this so far

Is he still a good fielder?

I hope Mattingly is smart enough to not bat him anywhere close the top of the order, but he is a nice stop gap until Seager is ready(and can play SS)

The Dodgers have acquired shortstop Jimmy Rollins from the Phillies, CSN Philly’s Jim Salisbury reports, hearing from an industry source that the transaction is a “done deal.”

After losing Hanley Ramirez to the Red Sox in free agency, Los Angeles filled its vacancy at shortstop with another high-profile veteran. As reported earlier today, Rollins was willing to waive his 10-and-5 rights to accept a trade to the Dodgers.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/dodgers-acquire-jimmy-rollins.html

That is all for now.

 

[Meier]

I've never actually heard of Ryan Lavarnaway so hopefully we never have to play him but okay.

Jimmy Rollins will be interesting. He's a massive step backwards from Hanley but at least he isn't a huge defensive liability.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Well who the hell did we give up?

EDIT: I'm hearing rumors that it's Zach Lee.

 

[3N16MA]

I wouldn't mind if he Yanks grabbed Masterson on a 1 year deal with a team option and buyout.

Potential to turn it around next season.

 

[3N16MA]

Update on Rollins:

The trade is “close” but isn’t yet completely finalized, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal tweets. The teams haven’t worked out which players will be in the deal and a third team could possibly be involved.

 

[JABEE]

Is he still a good fielder?

Yes, but his hitting has declined. He's still a good defensive shortstop. Maybe not as good as he once was, but he's solid.

J-Roll is a legend in Philly. MVP.

 

[Dominican Power]

I wouldn't mind if he Yanks grabbed Masterson on a 1 year deal with a team option and buyout.

Potential to turn it around next season.

No thank you.

 

[3N16MA]

No thank you.

Trust me.

 

[Overlee]

Well who the hell did we give up?

Dustin Nosler @DustinNosler · 4m 4 minutes ago
Chris Reed and Yimi Garcia

Zach Lee isn't any good but he's worth more than a one year rental.


edit: Details still haven't been released. Maybe a third team involved?

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Zach Lee isn't any good but he's worth more than a one year rental.

That makes me feel better now. I was scared!

More Phillies news:

Robert Murray ‏@RobertMurrayMLB

Source: #Phillies trade LHP Antonio Bastardo to the #Pirates.

 

[jbug617]

Bastardo to the Pirates.

I wonder if Devin Marrero would be part of a package for Hamels.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Rollins is old but still seems like a productive player. His offense slipped but he was still a 3 WAR player last year. Unless he completely falls off a cliff or breaks in half like Steve Nash when he went to LA it will probably be a really solid pick up for them.

 

[JABEE]

Fire Sale. Next up: Cole Hamels

 

[JABEE]

Rollins is old but still seems like a productive player. His offense slipped but he was still a 3 WAR player last year. Unless he completely falls off a cliff or breaks in half like Steve Nash when he went to LA it will probably be a really solid pick up for them.

There might be a third team. He's still a good base runner and fielder. He also won't need to be a lead off hitter. The Dodgers also have a superior lineup.

 

[sf2fanatic]

J Role, Puig 1,2?

AGone should have another chance at RBI lead again

 

[BFIB]

Rollins doesn't need to bat leadoff for the Dodgers.

 

[brianjones]

yeah i can't imagine they would kick dee gordon out of leadoff for rollins unless dee really struggles

I'm hearing the dodgers gave up zach lee and chris reed.. both prospects who appeared to have regressed last year

edit: nm thats just speculation

 

[BFIB]

Rollins is a good pickup. Not what he once was, but he'll be a good fit to bridge the gap to Seager.

I think I'm more shocked that Amaro actually did something. Its a new day Philly fans!

 

[zychi]

yeah i can't imagine they would kick dee gordon out of leadoff for rollins unless dee really struggles

well theyre supposedly trading dee.

 

[BFIB]

well theyre supposedly trading dee.

That really doesn't make much sense, since he put up a great season at 2B last year.

Unless they plan on another move. It is the Dodgers after all.

 

[brianjones]

well theyre supposedly trading dee.

zaidi denied that

Dodgers GM Farhan Zaidi denies that the team is interested in trading Gordon, MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick writes. “He’s a cost-controlled, All-Star second baseman that teams would have four more years of control, a tremendous player, and anybody like that, teams ask for,” says Zaidi. “We’re not dangling him. Like I said, he is our second baseman.”

 

[JABEE]

Rollins is a good pickup. Not what he once was, but he'll be a good fit to bridge the gap to Seager.

I think I'm more shocked that Amaro actually did something. Its a new day Philly fans!

Gillick is the boss now. He's the President. He took over David Montgomery's job. Amaro has to get approval on all deals. Amaro is just a runner now.

 

[jbug617]

Dee Gordon about to be traded

@Buster_ESPN: The Marlins and the Dodgers are in serious talks about a deal that would involve Dee Gordon going to MIA, Andrew Heaney to LAD

@Buster_ESPN: Others could be involved in Gordon-Heaney trade; Dan Haren's name has come up in the conversation.

 

[brianjones]

lol

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Dee Gordon about to be traded

lmao what the fuck was this?

 

[CheDominik]

Dee Gordon about to be traded

While I don't really like Heaney because I think his stuff is average, it's a pretty good get for a speedy slap hitter.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

zaidi denied that

We really need to take what GMs say in the media about possible moves (or non moves) with a grain of salt during the offseason.

 

[jbug617]

Rosenthal says it will be Gordon and Haren to Miami.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Sad to see J Roll leave. Let me have a moment. Do we still have Matt Stairs? Let's see if we can trade him to the Dodgers. Bout time they blow this carcass up.

 

[KidA Seven]

Didn't Haren say he would retire if he was traded? I think his family is already settled in Southern California.

 

[brianjones]

Didn't Haren say he would retire if he was traded? I think his family is already settled in Southern California.

Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal · 2m 2 minutes ago
Haren has said he would retire if traded to any team other than Angels. His stance has not changed, according to a source.

that would be too good

gonna miss dee

 

[zychi]

We really need to take what GMs say in the media about possible moves (or non moves) with a grain of salt during the offseason.

Yep, like the Cubs being contenders with essentially the exact same roster, but a $155m pitcher who performed worse overall than Smardj, who they wouldn't pay. But now they're going to the World Series!

It's a process, Cubs won't be a contender for at least another season. If they get a Wild Card spot, I'd be very surprised.

 

[Overlee]

Dee officially headed to Miami for Heaney. Probably some prospects thrown in too.

He's currently speaking to a bunch of elementary school kids at the moment too

Doyers new brain trust is heartless.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Yep, like the Cubs being contenders with essentially the exact same roster, but a $155m pitcher who performed worse overall than Smardj, who they wouldn't pay. But now they're going to the World Series!

It's a process, Cubs won't be a contender for at least another season. If they get a Wild Card spot, I'd be very surprised.

Wut? Lester has always been better than Shark.

 

[zychi]

Wut? Lester has always been better than Shark.

Not statistically last season.