Dominican Power
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Mets should trade Syndargaard for Bogaerts.
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MLB 2014-2015 Offseason |OT| Playoff Dreaming
- Thread starter chicagocubsfan
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Mets should trade Syndargaard for Bogaerts.
Dmncnby2k9
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Sandy already said he would.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
Syndergaard, Plawecki, Flores
Do the Mets have Benny Agbayani hanging around still?
He's going to get plenty of practice this year with the pitchers they just brought in.
If he stinks again at least the Red Sox have tremendous payroll flexibility so they can go out there and sign Stephen Drew.
No, but Bobby Bonilla is still on the payroll!
This will never not be funny.
Dmncnby2k9
Banned
well he's getting paid less now with inflation amirite??
Fuuuuuuuuuuuck that.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Bryce Harper didn't show up to the Nats fan event. They are supposedly pissed.
Sounds like they should trade him.
chicagocubsfan
Member
To the Cubs for Edwin Jackson
Dominican Power
Member
You mean you'll trade both for him.
What a bold statement.
I'd give one and Henry Owens as the main pieces and then let the Nationals pick over the rest of the farm.
I'd do it.
HarryDemeanor
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Ethier for Harper. C'mon Friedman.
Mr. Enigma
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Harper didn't show up because it seems some shit is going down with him and the Nats.
The MLBPA is filing a grievance on his behalf against the Nationals.
Back in 2010, Scott Boras wanted Harper's contract shaped in a way that would allow Harper to opt-out and go into arbitration if he became eligible before the contract ended. Harper qualified as a Super Two after 2014 and is now eligible for arbitration.
Boras and GM Mike Rizzo agreed on the deal, but when the contract was delivered, the clause was not in it. Boras and Harper refused to sign it without the clause. The MLBPA came up with a "letter of agreement" that said if Harper became arbitration eligible before his 5-year, $9.9 million contract expired, a grievance would be filed to determine whether or not he could opt out of the deal.
The Nationals are now not letting Harper opt-out. Because of the ongoing stuff, Harper is pissed at the Nats and no-showed the fan event.
http://www.federalbaseball.com/2014...-have-grievance-hearing-scheduled-for-tuesday
The MLBPA is filing a grievance on his behalf against the Nationals.
Back in 2010, Scott Boras wanted Harper's contract shaped in a way that would allow Harper to opt-out and go into arbitration if he became eligible before the contract ended. Harper qualified as a Super Two after 2014 and is now eligible for arbitration.
Boras and GM Mike Rizzo agreed on the deal, but when the contract was delivered, the clause was not in it. Boras and Harper refused to sign it without the clause. The MLBPA came up with a "letter of agreement" that said if Harper became arbitration eligible before his 5-year, $9.9 million contract expired, a grievance would be filed to determine whether or not he could opt out of the deal.
The Nationals are now not letting Harper opt-out. Because of the ongoing stuff, Harper is pissed at the Nats and no-showed the fan event.
http://www.federalbaseball.com/2014...-have-grievance-hearing-scheduled-for-tuesday
Ninja Scooter
Member
Bryce Harper is going to walk away from the Nationals and join the UFC
HarryDemeanor
Member
The mean streets of Vegas prepared him for this.
DUFFMCWALIN
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Chicago teams making big moves.
I'm really hoping this latest spurn gets Jack Z to panic and make a regrettable trade for Upton.
I'm guessing it's 3 years 40 mil with a vesting 4th year (since it's already been confirmed as three years)
either way this fills the last real hole on the white sox. The only real move left to make is to trade John Danks for a right handed equivalent.
edit: it's being reported as 3 years 45 mil.
If that's what it takes to keep up with the Fish.
On that note it's kind of surreal seeing how much better so many teams are (hypothetically) getting. Makes you wonder about how much of a zero-sum game the regular season is really. Right now it seems like everyone but the Dbacks, Phillies, Rockies and sorta ATL are committing a decent amount of cash for '15.
I don't know about the other teams, but the white sox had about 50 mil come off the payroll thus why they are spending so much. It was expected from the start, though at this point I think they have spent enough that their payroll will actually be higher next season than last.... they also look a lot better... but to be fair any line up looks a lot better then a line up with Adam Dunn in it
I don't know about the other teams, but the white sox had about 50 mil come off the payroll thus why they are spending so much. It was expected from the start, though at this point I think they have spent enough that their payroll will actually be higher next season than last.... they also look a lot better... but to be fair any line up looks a lot better then a line up with Adam Dunn in it
This is kinda it for you guys though. Once Shark is gone that rotation is short-staffed again. To be positive it's looking something like what the Indians were able to achieve over the past couple years - WC relevance all year. Which is maybe just what the south side needs to get people back in the park.
Ninja Scooter
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All Chicago World Series incoming
Mr. Enigma
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Rumors going around that the Blue Jays are pursuing Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to become their new Team President and CEO.
sf2fanatic
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CheDominik
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First of all, I think they'll extend him. But in the worst case he'll get replaced by Rodon next year. Developing pitching has always been a strength of the White Sox system, so I'm not really worried about that.
chicagocubsfan
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I thought the Sox wanted to improve on their defense? Isn't Melky a dumpster fire in the OF?
CheDominik
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He's way better than Viciedo, so by definition they have improved
Yeah defense is a major weakness of this team. the Sox haven't had a good defensive team for the better part of a decade.
But at least they should be able to hit this year.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Reinsdorf has no excuse to not give Jimmy Butler the max now haha.
huh... less than I expected
chicagocubsfan
Member
I think the Sox need another starter as well. I'm not too crazy about Noesi and Danks as the 4-5.
CheDominik
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Well they owe Danks a lot of money, they kind of have to hope that he can recover fully from his shoulder surgery.
And Noesi is fine as a 5th guy, when he came here and was stretched out properly, he was adequate.
I still agree with you, I hope they sign one of those reclamation projects like Morrow,Beachy or Medlen.
But rumor is that Danks will be dealt(who is THAT desperate ffs) and who knows what happens. Rodon breaking camp with the big club? I have no idea, but I trust in Rick Hahn.
chicagocubsfan
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Cubs early schedule is really easy next year. Home against Cards, at Rockies, home against Reds, Home against Padres. We need to take advantage of a quick start. Besides the Cards series those are all pretty winnable.
We still need 1 more starter, and a big bat would be a luxury item, but I forgot how well Coghlan played. His OPS was only 4 points down from Melky's(in 15 less games but still pretty good.)
I think we should try to get Span from the Nats truthfully. If not just let Alcantara do his thing. I think Brett Anderson would be a nice pickup.
We still need 1 more starter, and a big bat would be a luxury item, but I forgot how well Coghlan played. His OPS was only 4 points down from Melky's(in 15 less games but still pretty good.)
I think we should try to get Span from the Nats truthfully. If not just let Alcantara do his thing. I think Brett Anderson would be a nice pickup.
I said the same thing
CheDominik
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Crazy, it feels like yesterday when they opened Camnden Yards, and it's been over 20 years. Still a beautiful ballpark.
chicagocubsfan
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Padres and Marlins are the two involved for the 2017 ASG. Would be shocked if 2018 or 2019 is not at Wrigley.
Rock And Roll
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I'd make a trip down to Miami for 2017 to get hammered in the Clevelander and watch the Home Run Derby.