CreeperBlocks
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MLB Off-season Thread 2015-2016 IOTI Back to the Future was a lie
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Welcome to the MLB Offseason thread. Post your salt, disappointment with your team and anger at your GM here.
Really want to see what Bucs do to deal with the 1B situation in the offseason. Payroll is going to balloon this year no matter what but I won't be surprised to see them try to trade Alvarez and bring in someone. Please send Sean "Gatorade Little Mac" Rodriguez away too. Burnett leaves a hole to fill in the rotation (but I guess we haven't given up hope on Tallion).
More Korean players potentially coming over this year. Hanshin Tigers closer Seung-hwan Oh's contract is up and he wants to come to the majors, and supposedly a couple of KBO stars are looking into it. And (as of today) 2015 Japan series MVP Lee Dae-ho also wants to test the MLB market.
More Korean players potentially coming over this year. Hanshin Tigers closer Seung-hwan Oh's contract is up and he wants to come to the majors, and supposedly a couple of KBO stars are looking into it. And (as of today) 2015 Japan series MVP Lee Dae-ho also wants to test the MLB market.
You Mark Teixiera? We've done good business in the past!
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Okay i'm worried about Shapiro now. If he's the reason why AA isn't staying then fuck him.
Dat salary to get the same splits. better glove though!
I wish Bell was ready now though his glove may also be a disaster at first.
captmcblack
Member
Yankees are pretty much going to run out the exact same team hoping for resurgent performances from A-Rod, Teixeira, Beltran, Ellsbury, Sabathia and the rest of the 2010 All-Star Team...
...unless they can miraculously flip some people. Maybe Tex would allow his NTC to be waived so he could play elsewhere with the last year of his deal? Maybe McCann would do the same if we picked up some of his deal? Maybe the Yankees can find a taker for Gardner and/or Nova? Maybe the Yankees could trade high on some of the kids like Bird, Betances and Severino?
...oh god
...unless they can miraculously flip some people. Maybe Tex would allow his NTC to be waived so he could play elsewhere with the last year of his deal? Maybe McCann would do the same if we picked up some of his deal? Maybe the Yankees can find a taker for Gardner and/or Nova? Maybe the Yankees could trade high on some of the kids like Bird, Betances and Severino?
...oh god
CosmicQueso
Member
OP incomplete? Or are we just all accepting that baseball threads are now primarily for discussing Blue Jays baseball?
We have a sportrac list of impeding free agents that would be interesting to discuss.
We have some interesting upcoming milestones, particularly for Pujols and Ichiro.
Also have a lot to talk about regarding top minor league prospects.
Even the Arizona Fall League still has a lot going on, with dudes with awesome names like Brooks Pounders having a remarkable run with 14 k's in 12 innings over 3 starts with a .42 WHIP.
We have a sportrac list of impeding free agents that would be interesting to discuss.
We have some interesting upcoming milestones, particularly for Pujols and Ichiro.
Also have a lot to talk about regarding top minor league prospects.
Even the Arizona Fall League still has a lot going on, with dudes with awesome names like Brooks Pounders having a remarkable run with 14 k's in 12 innings over 3 starts with a .42 WHIP.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
I'll post Dan Cleary too if you want.
We're working on the Frozenprince model. Off season info should be up by the winter meetings.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Enjoy Miami Donnie!
Kapler Express coming to Chavez Ravine.
Kapler Express coming to Chavez Ravine.
CosmicQueso
Member
I got no problem with the flip, but they still lost. So, chalk it up to great moments that will ultimately be forgotten.
iunderstoodthatreference.jpg Was disappointing then, is disappointing now.
Dave Martinez with Kapler as the bench coach would be the logical move.
Teixeira was a lot better versus righties than Alvarez was (152 wRC+ vs 116 wRC+) and Tex versus lefties wasn't bad either (116 wRC+). He only has one year left at $22.5 million, we'd eat some of it.
Realistically the only one I can being traded is Gardner because he has some value and his deal isn't crazy (3 years $39 million left). Cashman is going to have to get creative again this off-season (heyward pls), but I do feel like they're going to make a significant trade this upcoming off-season.
Off-season wish list:
Starting pitcher preferably a 3 or better
Heyward or Upton (preferably Heyward)
Right handed reliever
Right handed bat
detectiveconan1
Member
The Marlins have had a good offseason so far, I love the Jim Benedict signing. I expect him to improve our farm system, and hopefully mold Tyler Kolek into a good starter. Mattingly is an okay hire, and it will be interesting to see what he can do with a much smaller payroll.
The biggest offseason needs are a 1B who can hit left lefties, so they can platoon him with Bour, and starting pitching. Doubt the Marlins even talk to Price, Cueto, ZImmermann or Grienke, but I could see them making a push for Gallardo, Fister, and Leake.
I'm also interested to see what will happen to Marcell Ozuna this offseason. I don't think he has a lot of value right now, so I hope the Marlins hang on to him.
The biggest offseason needs are a 1B who can hit left lefties, so they can platoon him with Bour, and starting pitching. Doubt the Marlins even talk to Price, Cueto, ZImmermann or Grienke, but I could see them making a push for Gallardo, Fister, and Leake.
I'm also interested to see what will happen to Marcell Ozuna this offseason. I don't think he has a lot of value right now, so I hope the Marlins hang on to him.
sf2fanatic
Member
Oh he would undoubtedly be better, but salaries for Melancon and Walker are already going up significantly this offseason and Alvarez's likely 8M is pushing it. Yanks ain't going to eat that much salary.
I got the answer though, Lee Dae-ho wants to come to the majors from NPB, let's do it Hutch. Simultaneously help the Bucs and weaken the Hawks.
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Marte and Cutch both finalists for gold glove.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
I have this feeling that The Blue Jays will not sign David Price.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
I need to watch Honeywell pitch. I'm a sucker for a good screwball.
The Elite
BOSS
The front office being a mess right now doesn't help.
Is there a press conference now?
CreeperBlocks
Banned
I think so yeah.
The Elite
BOSS
The Elite
BOSS
It's going to be the latter.
Ed Rogers
Dirty pool mentioning the contract length IMO.
Beeston:
Reluctantly stands out. It could be nothing but I feel it's obvious.
The Elite
BOSS
damn
Ouch.
Ok. Maybe he will throw a little mud. It's obvious this isn't his decision, well at least not the one he wants to be making.
Sir Alemeth
Member
No salt or disappoinmet, just pissed at the odd year voodoo killing all our players. :/
bonesmccoy
Banned
Dudes, of course he's going to say this kind of shit. And of course the org is going to talk about how sad they are etc.
Wasn't there a rumour that he was angling for the PBO position earlier in the year? That might have as much to do with him seeking pastures anew than any 'philosophical' difference between him and Shapiro.
Wasn't there a rumour that he was angling for the PBO position earlier in the year? That might have as much to do with him seeking pastures anew than any 'philosophical' difference between him and Shapiro.
The Elite
BOSS
http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb-news/4659623-alex-anthopoulos-executive-of-year-blue-jays-sporting-news
Was about to post this myself.
It's hilarious and sad. Dude had a legendary trade deadline.
Josh Donaldson was named Sporting News' MLB player of the year.
matthewwhatever
Member
No GM, no manager (since realistically, the new GM will want his or her guy in that job, which probably doesn't bode well for Gibbons)...not exactly a great starting point for any free agent.
bonesmccoy
Banned
Unless the position is filled by a promotion.
But Price signing with the Jays as a FA was always a long shot. People were excited that we got him to be sure, but everyone was pretty well aware that it was likely just a high priced rental.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Entire Giants infield are Gold Glove finalists. Woot.
matthewwhatever
Member
I didn't just mean Price -- I meant any major free agent. I think most would want to know what they're getting into before signing somewhere, so the beginning of free agency isn't the best time to be going through a GM and manager search.
Though considering how Rogers seems to enjoy meddling/botching things, maybe it's for the best that he's not out there, whining and dining Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley just because he's heard of them.
CosmicQueso
Member
He did. But much like the A's a year ago, he spent a lot for what he thought was his best chance at winning a title.
Granted, he probably did better than Billy did, getting Donaldson with some years left. But obviously Shapiro wasn't a fan of paying so much to get one big time shot.
I doubt the Jays have a regression next year like the A's did this year. They have far too much talent not to compete for another playoff spot next year. But AA did spend a lot of the future.
AA will get a good gig. I bet the good folks in Seattle are kinda pissed they signed Dipoto a month ago now.
sf2fanatic
Member
Dodgers would love to sign him.
bonesmccoy
Banned
CQ, totally agree.
The only thing I'd add is that AA's deadline moves were also born of desperation as much as anything else. If they Jays missed the playoffs yet again, he likely doesn't get an extension and leaves the team with a very average record as GM.
Also: Griffin is reporting that the sticker was that Shapiro wants to have veto power over trades, which apparently was too many 'rules' for AA (and Griffin).
How that's worse than Beeston's FA rules, bonesmccoy does not know.
The only thing I'd add is that AA's deadline moves were also born of desperation as much as anything else. If they Jays missed the playoffs yet again, he likely doesn't get an extension and leaves the team with a very average record as GM.
Also: Griffin is reporting that the sticker was that Shapiro wants to have veto power over trades, which apparently was too many 'rules' for AA (and Griffin).
How that's worse than Beeston's FA rules, bonesmccoy does not know.
Carpe Libertatem
Member
Betting he resigns with St Louis. Like Rolen, Edmonds, and Holliday. Like Big Mac too I guess
Just another Toronto Sports moment
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
We're working on the Frozenprince model. Off season info should be up by the winter meetings.
See what happens with me or sanj don't make the threads lol.
interesting piece on the mechanics of Marcus Stroman's pitches
long story short, it finds that three of Stroman's pitches are closely comparable to Bronson Arroyo's breaking ball, Roy Halladay's cutter, and Tim Hudson's sinker. These are three pitches which are all considered elite, and Stroman has something similar to all three in his arsenal! Impressive.
long story short, it finds that three of Stroman's pitches are closely comparable to Bronson Arroyo's breaking ball, Roy Halladay's cutter, and Tim Hudson's sinker. These are three pitches which are all considered elite, and Stroman has something similar to all three in his arsenal! Impressive.
User 479360
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I was shocked to wake up and see the news about Anthopoulos. I'm saddened by it, too, because I really liked the guy.
Here's hoping this won't hurt the team going forward.
Here's hoping this won't hurt the team going forward.