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[chicagocubsfan]

Rizzo says we are going to win the NL Central.

 

[BFIB]

Mo states that the Cards had discussed a longer deal with Lynn, but then they agreed on the 3 year deal at a lower price.

Sounds like someone is adamant to test free agency.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Braves GM John Hart believes they can contend in 2015: "We may not be the prettiest girl at the dance, but we're going to be a lot of fun to dance with."

 

[jbug617]

HOF announces that Randy Johnson is going in with the Diamondbacks hat.

 

[RBH]

Braves GM John Hart believes they can contend in 2015: "We may not be the prettiest girl at the dance, but we're going to be a lot of fun to dance with."

 

[The Elite]

HOF announces that Randy Johnson is going in with the Diamondbacks hat.

I will always see him as Mariner but he found World Series success with the D-Backs.

It makes sense.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Rizzo says we are going to win the NL Central.

A baseball player thinks his baseball team is going to do well? Im shocked

 

[rekameohs]

HOF announces that Randy Johnson is going in with the Diamondbacks hat.

 

[jbug617]

Aoki to the Giants on a 1yr deal.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Aoki to the Giants on a 1yr deal.

Interesting.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Aoki to the Giants on a 1yr deal.

lol at Grant's take:

First, thank goodness for the Braves. After trading Evan Gattis and Justin Upton, the Braves are projected to hit six home runs next year. This means when the Giants hit seven, everyone here can point at the Braves and laugh and laugh. "Can you imagine? Six home runs! Just like us, but without the Guillermo Quiroz inside-the-parker. What a world."

 

[Sir Alemeth]

Nori Aoki?!?! Lol!!!!

 

[rando14]

@AaronGleeman
Markakis 2012-14: .279/.342/.396
Aoki 12-14: .287/.353/.387

One got $44M. One got $4M.

Atlanta Barves

 

[see5harp]

Aoki hell yea. We about to have the weirdest outfield in the league when Gregor gets injured and they got Ishikawa Aoki and Pence out there.

 

[CygnusXS]

The Braves probably blew up their shot at signing any more Asian players after the Kawakami disaster anyways.

 

[RBH]

Atlanta Barves

Now I hope Ichiro signs with the Braves and gets his 3,000th hit here!

 

[matthewwhatever]

Apparently Dan Duquette going to the Jays to become their President is so far along that the Orioles have discussed replacement GMs. Their (alleged) candidates:

Ned Colletti
Omar Minaya
Kevin Towers
Kevin Malone


Yikes.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Apparently Dan Duquette going to the Jays to become their President is so far along that the Orioles have discussed replacement GMs. Their (alleged) candidates:

Ned Colletti
Omar Minaya
Kevin Towers
Kevin Malone


Yikes.

Can that list get any more amazing?

 

[Syrinx]

Apparently Dan Duquette going to the Jays to become their President is so far along that the Orioles have discussed replacement GMs. Their (alleged) candidates:

Ned Colletti
Omar Minaya
Kevin Towers
Kevin Maloneh


Yikes.

WOW.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Apparently Dan Duquette going to the Jays to become their President is so far along that the Orioles have discussed replacement GMs. Their (alleged) candidates:

Ned Colletti
Omar Minaya
Kevin Towers
Kevin Malone


Yikes.

No Jim Hendry?

 

[Malvingt2]

Braves GM John Hart believes they can contend in 2015: "We may not be the prettiest girl at the dance, but we're going to be a lot of fun to dance with."

Is he serious? :/

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The Tigers have avoided arbitration with David Price, agreeing on a 1-year, $19.75 million contract for 2015. Price's contract is the largest arbitration contract in MLB history, topping (former?) teammate Max Scherzer's 1-year, $15.525 million agreement last season.

 

[Sir Alemeth]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/with-nori-aoki-giants-look-like-least-powerful-team-in-baseball/

"With Nori Aoki, Giants Look Like Least-Powerful Team in Baseball"

Team Projected Dingers
Orioles 196
Astros 191
Blue Jays 191
Rockies 185
Cubs 180
Yankees 179
Angels 168
Mariners 167
Tigers 165
Padres 164
Red Sox 161
Indians 158
Rangers 158
White Sox 158
Diamondbacks 156
Brewers 155
Dodgers 154
Reds 152
Mets 151
Pirates 150
Twins 150
Marlins 149
Athletics 145
Nationals 144
Rays 144
Cardinals 141
Royals 131
Phillies 129
Braves 126
Giants 108

Yay.

 

[CygnusXS]

Is he serious? :/

No.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/with-nori-aoki-giants-look-like-least-powerful-team-in-baseball/


Yay.

So just like 2012 then? No problem!

lol at the Phillies and Braves at the bottom there.

There are the Giants, all by themselves. The Braves and Phillies project to hit relatively few dingers, and they’re also projected to suck. The Giants are projected to hit even fewer dingers, but at the same time they’re projected for almost as much position-player WAR as the Orioles, who have the highest team dinger projection. It’s almost like the Giants know what they’re doing. For as much crap as Sabean has taken over the years when he was thought to be the furthest thing from an analytical executive, that was never close to the truth, and here we have evidence to support the idea that Sabean believes in WAR. Or at least that he believes a run is a run, no matter how it’s created. Power, right now, is highly valued. So Sabean has sacrificed power, without sacrificing much in the way of total value.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

I'll totally take aoki to platoon. Better than nothing.

 

[Rock And Roll]

I dig the Aoki signing. Pretty good bat and a great LF defender was going to be a problem anyway. Him platooning with Ishikawa will have to do for now.

 

[jello44]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/with-nori-aoki-giants-look-like-least-powerful-team-in-baseball/


Yay.

DINGERS!

Spoiler

Astros also on pace to strike out 2161 times.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

I'll totally take aoki to platoon. Better than nothing.

It'll be Aoki starting games with Blanco moving in as defensive replacement late.

Though given Pagan's history of injuries, it'll likely mean Blanco in center with Aoki starting in left and Perez going in as defensive sub.

 

[Corran Horn]

HOF announces that Randy Johnson is going in with the Diamondbacks hat.

He needs to be wearing the hat of his true team!!!!

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

It'll be Aoki starting games with Blanco moving in as defensive replacement late.

Though given Pagan's history of injuries, it'll likely mean Blanco in center with Aoki starting in left and Perez going in as defensive sub.

That sounds right. God don't pagan stay healthy.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Is Windu ready for a full season of 2013 playoff hero Jose Constanza in LF in 2015? I AM.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Players who did not agree to arbitration before Friday's deadline. First figure is what the player requested. Second figure is the team's counter offer.

 

[Windu]

Is Windu ready for a full season of 2013 playoff hero Jose Constanza in LF in 2015? I AM.

Our goal this year should be to get the #1 pick so sure, go Constanza go.

 

[Sanjuro]

Daniel Nava is never going to get paid.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Our goal this year should be to get the #1 pick so sure, go Constanza go.

http://m.mlb.com/atl/video/topic/69...nstanzas-single-gives-braves-a-lead/?c_id=atl

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Jason Heyward open to extension with Cardinals, said Braves never really tried

"For me, I was never opposed to staying with the Braves,” Heyward says. “There wasn’t a lot of time put in on their part, I feel like, getting to know me as a person and getting to know my mindset on it."

 

[CygnusXS]

Jason Heyward open to extension with Cardinals, said Braves never really tried

Love my Barvos

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Wrigley Field bleachers won't be done until May 11th at the earliest. That Opening Night game is gonna be a mess lol.

 

[jbug617]

Trade coming

@Ken_Rosenthal: #Rangers on verge of trading for #Brewers’ Yovani Gallardo, sources tell me and @jonmorosi.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Trade coming

Brewers need to rebuild.

 

[RBH]

It's going to be interesting to watch a Braves team that's in full rebuild mode. First time since the 80's.

Should make tickets cheaper at least.

 

[McNei1y]

And the Nats are talking to Max Scherzer. What the fuck and holy shit.

 

[jbug617]

And the Nats are talking to Max Scherzer. What the fuck and holy shit.

yep. Rosenthal says it's a 7yr deal and it's between the Nats and a mystery team.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Wonder if this means he will be a replacement for Zimmerman then. Either way that rotation is scary.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Heyman is saying that the Brewers could be in play for Shields or Scherzer if they trade Gallardo.

 

[McNei1y]

It probably means Zimmermann is gone. That's the most likely scenario. But this could also mean Desmond is gone as well OR they plan on signing him.

But shit if it happens then 2015 rotation will be killer. And then I'll be disappointed when we choke in the playoffs.

 

[Sanjuro]

Heyman is saying that the Brewers could be in play for Shields or Scherzer if they trade Gallardo.

...why?

 

[jbug617]

It probably means Zimmermann is gone. That's the most likely scenario. But this could also mean Desmond is gone as well OR they plan on signing him.

But shit if it happens then 2015 rotation will be killer. And then I'll be disappointed when we choke in the playoffs.

@jonmorosi: #Nats have been talking with "multiple" teams on Jordan Zimmermann trade possibilities over past few weeks, sources say.

Hopefully the Red Sox are on him.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I would keep Zimmerman over signing Scherzer. Max is too much money's, and I don't like his fly alll rate or pitches per inning. He's poised to fall off a cliff.