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[Corran Horn]

Carlos Ruiz got traded to the Mariners, if anyone cares.

AJ Ellis cried for this.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The Mariners agreed to pick up Ruiz's $4.5 million option for 2017. The Dodgers got Vidal Nuno in the deal.

The Rockies are hiring Bud Black as manager.

Scott Kazmir informed the Dodgers he was not going to opt-out of the remaining 2 years and $32 million left on his deal.

 

[J2 Cool]

Cubs World Series celebration estimated to be the largest human gathering in United States history (7th in World History)

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/215601786-storypprobably

Pretty cool.

 

[gamz]

I think Zobrist is our lead off guy next year if Fowler isn't back. I'm torn on the Fowler situation. Love the guy and want him to get what he deserves, but I'm not sure if it makes sense for the Cubs.

Same. Esp for the next three years and he's gonna get paid. But I thought he was gone last year too, so......

 

[The Elite]

Saw a lot of Cubs fans here in Toronto this weekend.

I would consider buying a World Series champions hat to mark the occasion but I wouldn't wear it. I still feel weird about wearing that Mets cap they gave me at Citi Field.

 

[jello44]

Gomez seeking big deal in FA

lmao


Good ol Scott Boras.

 

[3N16MA]

Yanks interested in Holland. Figured as much.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Ken Rosenthal's top ten free agents for 2016.

1: Yoenis Cespedes
2: Edwin Encarnacion
3: Aroldis Chapman
4: Kenley Jensen
5: Justin Turner
6: Dexter Fowler
7: Ian Desmond
8: Mark Trumbo
9: Rich Hill
10: Mark Melancon

I think the Jays try to target Fowler, Trumbo, possibly Jensen, but probably Melancon.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Also of note:

Pierre Trudel, a Francophone journalist, says that Steven Sternberg, owner of the Rays, has commisioned a feasibility study for a baseball stadium in Montreal. Take with a massive grain of salt however, there's no real source. But apparently he's really connected so *shrug*

 

[HarryDemeanor]

The Mariners agreed to pick up Ruiz's $4.5 million option for 2017. The Dodgers got Vidal Nuno in the deal.

The Rockies are hiring Bud Black as manager.

Scott Kazmir informed the Dodgers he was not going to opt-out of the remaining 2 years and $32 million left on his deal.

So long Chooch. We hardly knew ye.

I hope Grandal is more consistent down the stretch. If he didn't completely suck during the playoffs then the Dodgers would've had a better chance at taking the Cubs out.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Jays extending $17mm offers to bautista and encarnacion but not Saunders...

 

[bonesmccoy]

Jays extending $17mm offers to bautista and encarnacion but not Saunders...

Shokkingiftru!

 

[CosmicQueso]

Why the hell would you get a 1.0 WAR player on the wrong side of 35 $17m?

Fire everyone in that front office.

 

[CygnusXS]

Why the hell would you get a 1.0 WAR player on the wrong side of 35 $17m?

Fire everyone in that front office.

I think it's a pretty good bet that he'll test the open market.

 

[Silver Arrows]

I think it's a pretty good bet that he'll test the open market.

Exactly.

 

[BFIB]

BFIB chatter the Cards are going to blockbuster for Kiermeyer and Longoria.







LOL

 

[Lexxism]

Why the hell would you get a 1.0 WAR player on the wrong side of 35 $17m?

Fire everyone in that front office.

He's not going to accept that offer

 

[PROh1bited]

Why the hell would you get a 1.0 WAR player on the wrong side of 35 $17m?

Fire everyone in that front office.

A draft pick? Jose isn't taking that QO.

 

[CosmicQueso]

I think it's a pretty good bet that he'll test the open market.

He's not going to accept that offer

A draft pick? Jose isn't taking that QO.

My brain could not conceive that someone, anyone, would give him more than $17m.

He has to know that, right? But I guess it is Joey Bats we're talking about, he probably doesn't.

I'd be too worried if I was TOR that he'd actually take them up on it.

 

[Lexxism]

EE seeking $125 million/5yrs. Ugh

 

[bonesmccoy]

My brain could not conceive that someone, anyone, would give him more than $17m.

He has to know that, right? But I guess it is Joey Bats we're talking about, he probably doesn't.

I'd be too worried if I was TOR that he'd actually take them up on it.

Someone will offer him 60/3 to stand at 1st, walk, k and hit 25 HRs.

It won't be the Athletics though.

 

[BFIB]

EE seeking $125 million/5yrs. Ugh

Boras: Gomez deserves more because he plays a more demanding position.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

hello my offseason buddies. let the money bonanza begin!

 

[CygnusXS]

Hold the fuck up, the NL CY finalists are Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, and Max Scherzer?

No Fernandez? No Syndergaard?

Have they completely lost their minds?

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Hold the fuck up, the NL CY finalists are Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, and Max Scherzer?

No Fernandez? No Syndergaard?

Have they completely lost their minds?

Don't see any issue with it.

 

[CygnusXS]

Don't see any issue with it.

lol

 

[Silver Arrows]

You think Fernandez would get some sympathy votes.

 

[Malo]

Don't see any issue with it.

They were 1 and 2 in fWAR and FIP for starting pitchers...

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Media drinking too much of that Cubs Kool-Aid to think straight.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Dombrowski says the Red Sox top priority in the winter will be finding a set-up man and he doesn't expect to heavily pursue a starter/Christopher Sale.

#hmmm

 

[Sanjuro]

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Lynching is awesome?

Are we sure the real Curt Schilling wasn't taken by aliens at some point after winning the World Series in Boston?

 

[sf2fanatic]

The Mariners agreed to pick up Ruiz's $4.5 million option for 2017. The Dodgers got Vidal Nuno in the deal.

The Rockies are hiring Bud Black as manager.

Scott Kazmir informed the Dodgers he was not going to opt-out of the remaining 2 years and $32 million left on his deal.

Dodgers already taking an L. :'(

 

[Sanjuro]

Lynching is awesome?

Are we sure the real Curt Schilling wasn't taken by aliens at some point after winning the World Series in Boston?

He joined GAF.

 

[Silver Arrows]

please stop giving attention to this dickweed

please

 

[zulux21]

They were 1 and 2 in fWAR and FIP for starting pitchers...

those aren't how you spell wins, innings pitched, ERA or strike outs.

thus they don't matter

 

[Sanjuro]

please stop giving attention to this dickweed

please

Are you saying I should retire his number?

 

[bonesmccoy]

Yes, give Buck the award. The one manager who most hilariously and obviously ruined his team's season.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

A.J. Pierzynski has told people he is not retiring and wants to play in 2017. It doesn't look like the Braves are interested this year though.

Yes, give Buck the award. The one manager who most hilariously and obviously ruined his team's season.

What's so funny is that Buck went old school and kept his closer in the bullpen on the road. After that blew up, EVERYONE went NUTS using their closers in the 5th, 6th, 7th innings. Lol

 

[jbug617]

Sounds like the Red Sox are interested in Beltran for DH.

 

[BFIB]

Yankees are already talking to Chapman. Getting primed for that '18 run.

 

[3N16MA]

Should have nominated Kershaw for the NL CY.

 

[Malo]

Sounds like the Red Sox are interested in Beltran for DH.

Not like this.

 

[PROh1bited]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-making-push-re-sign-edwin-encarnacion/

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Toronto Blue Jays are making a push to re-sign Edwin Encarnacion after some fruitful talks have apparently given the free-agent slugger something to think about, industry sources told Sportsnet.

 

[Malo]

Someone post MLBTR's top 50 free agents predictions. I'm lazy and on my phone.

 

[Choomp]

Someone post MLBTR's top 50 free agents predictions. I'm lazy and on my phone.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/2016-17-top-50-mlb-free-agents-predictions.html

Notable predictions: Yoenis Cespedes – Dodgers. Five years, $125MM
Edwin Encarnacion – Red Sox. Four years, $92MM
Aroldis Chapman – Yankees. Five years, $90MM
Kenley Jansen – Cubs. Five years, $85MM
Dexter Fowler – Cardinals. Four years, $64MM

 

[RBH]

http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-ready-deal-meetings/HQkjNvJn5aUMDaqqApdvPJ/

Bringing back former Braves catcher Brian McCann was discussed in recent months, but Yankee demands were so unrealistic — initially they asked the Braves for both Ender Inciarte and Mike Foltynewicz — that a deal seems unlikely.

 

[bonesmccoy]

I wouldn't mind the Jays taking a looksy at Fowler.

EE would be nice, but the team needs space on the roster for future Jays Star Rowdy Tellez.

 

[Dominican Power]

90MM for Chapman? Bring back Miller plz.

 

[Malo]

90MM for Chapman? Bring back Miller plz.

Wouldn't surprise me if he got $100 million to be honest.