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[BFIB]

We'll get those bastards.

I believe in Friedman.

We should combine forces until the Giants are decimated.

 

[Malo]

We should combine forces until the Giants are decimated.

It's an odd year, you guys have nothing to worry about!

 

[Corran Horn]

Scutaro DFA'd.

 

[Sir Alemeth]

Ryan Vogelsong's return to the Giants remains possible...

http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/articl...ontact-with-free-agent-pitcher-ryan-vogelsong

Vogey!
Vogey!
Vogey!

 

[Corran Horn]

Lets all watch hunter pence stream hearthstone
http://www.twitch.tv/letsgetlexi

(Dude streams alot with his GF)

 

[jello44]

http://m.giants.mlb.com/news/articl...ontact-with-free-agent-pitcher-ryan-vogelsong

Vogey!
Vogey!
Vogey!

Wondering if he just went to Houston to try to drive up his price for the Giants.

 

[BFIB]

Wondering if he just went to Houston to try to drive up his price for the Giants.

Sounds like that's the case. Or the Giants came in at the last minute with a much better offer.

 

[jbug617]

Sounds like Jeff Hoffman (last yr 9th overall pick) will be the compensation for Duquette. Seems very high because I remember MLB wouldn't let the Red Sox get a better prospect from the Cubs to let Theo go.

 

[BaltimoreLarry]

What a fucking terrible offseason

 

[zulux21]

Sounds like Jeff Hoffman (last yr 9th overall pick) will be the compensation for Duquette. Seems very high because I remember MLB wouldn't let the Red Sox get a better prospect from the Cubs to let Theo go.

well it is a Blue Jays draft pick, you have to go back to 2009 to find a pick that has done anything meaningful in the majors (Yan Gomes ) back to 2005 for the next one after that (Ricky Romero) and all the way back to 2003 to find someone drafted by them that has a WAR over 10 (Aaron Hill)

maybe MLB felt like jeff hoffman would likely be a bust anyways so why not allow it.

to be fair the team i root for (chicago white sox) haven't done much better if you ignore the existence of chris sale.

I so want to go back to 2008 and tell cubs fans that in 2015 the white sox would sign Geovany Soto for a dirt cheap contract and see how they react when they discover this to be the truth today

 

[Sir Alemeth]

Update on Vogey:

Ryan Vogelsong Likely To Return To Giants

3:22pm: The Giants and Vogelsong are working toward a one-year deal, and it seems likely to happen, tweets Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Bring on the 6-man rotation!

 

[Fenderputty]

Bud Selig can kiss my white ass.

Yeah fuck the Cards. Sorry Opiate.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

We should combine forces until the Giants are decimated.

Go away! Let us have our fun.


edit: 6 man rotation? Saves Bum's arm!

 

[Sir Alemeth]

Go away! Let us have our fun.


edit: 6 man rotation? Saves Bum's arm!

Right! Plus guys like Huddy Vogey Peavy could use that extra day of rest due to their age. This would also minimize starts by Timmy. lol. All works out!

 

[jello44]

Update on Vogey:

Was fun while it lasted.

 

[matthewwhatever]

Sounds like Jeff Hoffman (last yr 9th overall pick) will be the compensation for Duquette. Seems very high because I remember MLB wouldn't let the Red Sox get a better prospect from the Cubs to let Theo go.

That seems a little steep. Hoffman is recovering from surgery, but apparently he has great stuff. The odds are against him working out, but it still seems like way too much for a front office guy.

 

[Opiate]

Yeah fuck the Cards. Sorry Opiate.

Ouch.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Scherzer contract breakdown:

2015: $10 million
2016: $15 million
2017: $15 million
2018: $15 million
2019: $35 million
2020: $35 million
2021: $35 million

$50 million signing bonus to be spread out throughout the contract.

$105 million of deferred money to be paid through 2021-2028.

There isn't a no-trade clause at all.

 

[CygnusXS]

There isn't a no-trade clause at all.

I can't imagine why.

 

[Kingbrave]

Braves signed Jonny Gomes! Season saved!

I miss you Heyward...hold me baby

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Scherzer contract breakdown:

2015: $10 million
2016: $15 million
2017: $15 million
2018: $15 million
2019: $35 million
2020: $35 million
2021: $35 million

$50 million signing bonus to be spread out throughout the contract.

$105 million of deferred money to be paid through 2021-2028.

There isn't a no-trade clause at all.

Surely this won't blow up in their face.

 

[BFIB]

Scherzer contract breakdown:

2015: $10 million
2016: $15 million
2017: $15 million
2018: $15 million
2019: $35 million
2020: $35 million
2021: $35 million

$50 million signing bonus to be spread out throughout the contract.

$105 million of deferred money to be paid through 2021-2028.

There isn't a no-trade clause at all.

That Boras magic. Odds are the Nats were bidding against themselves too.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Baez is sucking it up in PR.
Worried he is gonna bust.

 

[Dominican Power]

Baez is sucking it up in PR.
Worried he is gonna bust.

Dude can't make contact for shit.

 

[Opiate]

Baez is sucking it up in PR.
Worried he is gonna bust.

While this may seem like an odd compliment, I think it's reasonable to assume given the sheer number of excellent prospects the Cubs have that at least one of your prospects will bust.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Braves sign Jonny Gomes to a 1-year, $4 million deal. $3 million vesting option for 2016.

Projected 2015 Lineup:

1. Nick Markakis - RF
2. B.J. Upton - CF
3. Freddie Freeman - 1B
4. Chris Johnson - 3B
5. Jonny Gomes - LF
6. Alberto Callaspo - 2B
7. Andrelton Simmons - SS
8. Christian Bethancourt - C

 

[CygnusXS]

At least we can pitch.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Brewers are close to acquiring Jonathan Papelbon.

 

[Windu]

Braves sign Jonny Gomes to a 1-year, $4 million deal. $3 million vesting option for 2016.

Projected 2015 Lineup:

1. Nick Markakis - RF
2. B.J. Upton - CF
3. Freddie Freeman - 1B
4. Chris Johnson - 3B
5. Jonny Gomes - LF
6. Alberto Callaspo - 2B
7. Andrelton Simmons - SS
8. Christian Bethancourt - C

Freeman to play 162 games confirmed.

 

[RBH]

Projected 2015 Lineup:

1. Nick Markakis - RF
2. B.J. Upton - CF
3. Freddie Freeman - 1B
4. Chris Johnson - 3B
5. Jonny Gomes - LF
6. Alberto Callaspo - 2B
7. Andrelton Simmons - SS
8. Christian Bethancourt - C

 

[Malvingt2]

Braves sign Jonny Gomes to a 1-year, $4 million deal. $3 million vesting option for 2016.

Projected 2015 Lineup:

1. Nick Markakis - RF
2. B.J. Upton - CF
3. Freddie Freeman - 1B
4. Chris Johnson - 3B
5. Jonny Gomes - LF
6. Alberto Callaspo - 2B
7. Andrelton Simmons - SS
8. Christian Bethancourt - C

We are going to get the worst record in MLB correct? :/

 

[darkside31337]

Biggest gaming news of the year - this years OOTP has the MLB and MiLB license.

 

[ConradCervantes]

35 million at ages 35-37, woof. Scherzer doesn't have too much mileage on him, so that's one potential upside. That deferred money, tho.

Papelblown, plz.

 

[Malo]

Biggest gaming news of the year - this years OOTP has the MLB and MiLB license.

Shut up and take my money.jpeg

 

[chicagocubsfan]

While this may seem like an odd compliment, I think it's reasonable to assume given the sheer number of excellent prospects the Cubs have that at least one of your prospects will bust.

Yeah. If we can afford anyone to bust it's one of our IF specs.

 

[eznark]

Unless the Phillies pay a fuckload of this contract I am unhappy.

 

[BFIB]

Ichiro is now a Marlin.

 

[Sanjuro]

I'd take Papel back on Philly's dime!

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Mariners streaming uniform unveiling in 15 minutes or so right here.

 

[CygnusXS]

We are going to get the worst record in MLB correct? :/

Phillies are worse.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Mariners uniform notes:

The regular uniforms will reverse the silver and northwest green highlights around names and numbers, this actually looks really nice. Also adding striped stirrups.

New alternates are the same logo design as the current uniforms but with the old school blue and yellow color scheme and cream instead of white.

 

[Chris R]

I think I'm buying a hat.

Hope I'm able to work something out with my boss so I can go down to Seattle to watch a few more games this year (along with TI5).

 

[Rock And Roll]

Ichiro is now a Marlin.

Ichiro for only $2 million is a pretty sweet deal IMO. If Ozuna or Yelich start slumping he's a solid 4th outfielder.

 

[zulux21]

Ichiro for only $2 million is a pretty sweet deal IMO. If Ozuna or Yelich start slumping he's a solid 4th outfielder.

question is... if he is an every day starter, can he get 156 hits this season?

 

[Sir Alemeth]

1 year, $4 million for Vogelsong
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/01/giants-to-re-sign-ryan-vogelsong.html

...better this than 4yr/$80mil for Big Game Shields.

 

[Rock And Roll]

question is... if he is an every day starter, can he get 156 hits this season?

Good question. NL East is a joke of a division but the Mets and Nats do have some nasty starters. On the flip side, the Phillies and Braves are terrible.

I'll say probably not but I had him down to play another season anyway.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

From the Mariners official twitter.

 

[BFIB]

question is... if he is an every day starter, can he get 156 hits this season?

He gets 100 hits or so this year, then signs a one year deal w the Mainers and gets his 3000 in Seattle.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

From the Mariners official twitter.

Wish they brought back the trident or whatever....

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Papelbon is demanding that his $13 million option for 2016 be executed if he waives his no-trade clause. Negotiations between the Phillies and Brewers about how much each team would pay of his 2016 option is currently what is holding up the trade.

The Brewers are on the list of 17 teams on Papelbon's no-trade list, so he must approve the deal.