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[3N16MA]

Upton and Samardzija? I would be disappointed if the Yanks made those moves. Get Heyward instead of Upton. Upton provides RH power and crushed lefties while Heyward doesn't. However I bet Heyward provides more value moving forward.

Samardzija will give up bombs like CC.

 

[CygnusXS]

I wouldn't advocate the Braves getting Samardzija, but there's been some talk of them getting a FA starter so if they're going to do that I think he's the best option for them. I think he'll improve by going back to the NL, and he probably has the best balance of cost and production of any starter on the market. Plus he's probably a better bet to stay healthy than most other starters.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Tori Hunter and his family are pieces of shit, I say that as a former neighbor.

 

[detectiveconan1]

Good article about CC Sabathia's rehab.

Glad he got help, I hope he stays sober.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Buster Olney says the Cubs are heavy favorites for Price.

That's good I guess.

 

[zroid]

Buster Olney says the Cubs are heavy favorites for Price.

That's good I guess.

Yes it is. Stay the fuck outta Boston, David.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Buster Olney says the Cubs are heavy favorites for Price.

That's good I guess.

buy the whole world wont you

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Buster Olney says the Cubs are heavy favorites for Price.

That's good I guess.

I'm okay with the Cubbies getting him.

 

[The Elite]

The Jays might have a shot...

.... right ...

right!?

 

[CreeperBlocks]

The Jays might have a shot...

.... right ...

right!?

Maybe?

Probably not

But I kinda want a Pitcher that doesn't suck in the playoffs. No offense to Price but he was awful for our postseason run. I guess it was kinda like a double edge sword. Amazing in the Regular Season, Not as Good in the playoffs

 

[MultiJhonny]

Maybe?

Probably not

But I kinda want a Pitcher that doesn't suck in the playoffs. No offense to Price but he was awful for our postseason run. I guess it was kinda like a double edge sword. Amazing in the Regular Season, Not as Good in the playoffs

Cueto got it right. Suck until Game 2 of the WS

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Did Greinke sign with the Dodgers yet? It's been two days and I'm worried somebody might have kidnapped him.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Maybe?

Probably not

But I kinda want a Pitcher that doesn't suck in the playoffs. No offense to Price but he was awful for our postseason run. I guess it was kinda like a double edge sword. Amazing in the Regular Season, Not as Good in the playoffs

You don't even get to the playoffs if you don't have Price. He's a stud. It's ridiculous that people want to write off an ace resume because of a handful of bad starts.

 

[BigJonsson]

Jays qualified Estrada

 

[CreeperBlocks]

You don't even get to the playoffs if you don't have Price. He's a stud. It's ridiculous that people want to write off an ace resume because of a handful of bad starts.

I know i shouldn't write him off just because his playoff record. i'm just waiting for the confirmation that he won't re-sign to the Jays. I'm ready for disappointment that we couldn't sign him .

Jays qualified Estrada

That's good.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Buster Olney says the Cubs are heavy favorites for Price.

That's good I guess.

Looking forward to the Cubs spending $70m annually on pitchers in their 30s :lol

John Lackey got QO'd. Wonder if he'll be the first one to take it? (Probably not)

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Looking forward to the Cubs spending $70m annually on pitchers in their 30s :lol

John Lackey got QO'd. Wonder if he'll be the first one to take it? (Probably not)

Ah but we have the equivalent of a sweatshop of young hitters so it works out.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I know i shouldn't write him off just because his playoff record. i'm just waiting for the confirmation that he won't re-sign to the Jays. I'm ready for disappointment that we couldn't sign him .




That's good.

depends on how much they are willing to spend. He's going to cost probably $200 million.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

depends on how much they are willing to spend. He's going to cost probably $200 million.

IF Rogers can do it.


Then all the power to them.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Ah but we have the equivalent of a sweatshop of young hitters so it works out.

Eventually you'll have to pay those hitters though!

It's a lot of money to tie up in aging pitchers, unless you're the Dodgers or Yankees

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Doug Fister to the Pirates has a chance to be a great move for the Pirates. Nice reclamation project for the great Sarage.

 

[BFIB]

Looking forward to the Cubs spending $70m annually on pitchers in their 30s :lol

John Lackey got QO'd. Wonder if he'll be the first one to take it? (Probably not)

Damn, this is really surprising. I did not expect that.

But, it makes sense if the Bucs or Cubs are going to be looking into him. Might as well get something out of a division rival.

I kind of hope he takes the QO.

 

[Windu]

Nl east best division in baseball.

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a...anta-braves-philadelphia-phillies-east-110615

 

[jbug617]

Buster Olney says the Cubs are heavy favorites for Price.

That's good I guess.

Rosenthal saying the same thing.

 

[zroid]

Happy about the Estrada QO. If he accepts it it will likely be an overpay, but for one year it's low risk, and the Jays clearly do want to have him back.

 

[graffix13]

Cueto got it right. Suck until Game 2 of the WS

Cueto did great in Game 5 of the ALDS for us as well.

But yes, he was good when it mattered the most and that's what is going to get him P.A.I.D.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Damn, this is really surprising. I did not expect that.

But, it makes sense if the Bucs or Cubs are going to be looking into him. Might as well get something out of a division rival.

I kind of hope he takes the QO.

Lackey should make near $25 mill on a 2 year deal, so I think he declines pretty easily.

 

[3N16MA]

Maybe?

Probably not

But I kinda want a Pitcher that doesn't suck in the playoffs. No offense to Price but he was awful for our postseason run. I guess it was kinda like a double edge sword. Amazing in the Regular Season, Not as Good in the playoffs

Cliff Lee is available.

 

[bonesmccoy]

Price wasn't mindblowingly awesome in the postseason, but he wasn't terrible.

Id be fine with him returning and giving the Jays 3 more elite seasons followed by 4 seasons of cheerleading.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Cubs top ten specs according to Baseball America

1. Gleyber Torres - SS
2. Willson Contreras - C
3. Ian Happ - OF
4. Duane Underwood - RHP
5. Dylan Cease - RHP
6. Albert Almora - OF
7. Billy McKinney - OF
8. Oscar de la Cruz - RHP
9. Eloy Jimenez - OF
10. Jeimer Candelario - 3B

Torres seems so advanced at 18, he's going to be a star.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Cubs top ten specs according to Baseball America

1. Gleyber Torres - SS
2. Willson Contreras - C
3. Ian Happ - OF
4. Duane Underwood - RHP
5. Dylan Cease - RHP
6. Albert Almora - OF
7. Billy McKinney - OF
8. Oscar de la Cruz - RHP
9. Eloy Jimenez - OF
10. Jeimer Candelario - 3B

Torres seems so advanced at 18, he's going to be a star.

No need for Russell, Mets will take him.

 

[CygnusXS]

Cubs top ten specs according to Baseball America

1. Gleyber Torres - SS
2. Willson Contreras - C
3. Ian Happ - OF
4. Duane Underwood - RHP
5. Dylan Cease - RHP
6. Albert Almora - OF
7. Billy McKinney - OF
8. Oscar de la Cruz - RHP
9. Eloy Jimenez - OF
10. Jeimer Candelario - 3B

Torres seems so advanced at 18, he's going to be a star.

Shelby Miller for Baez, Jimenez, and de la Cruz?

 

[Lambtron]

I still can't believe you guys are relying on Pelf for meaningful innings. That's what doomed you right there.

You're telling me. When they had that big double header with the Clevelanders down the stretch, I was seeing my counselor. I came out to a text message that said "Fuck Pelfrey" from my friend, and his start was just about as bad as I expected.

Gibson and Santana are decent mid-back of the rotation arms. Hughes was great in 2014, bad this year, but I think of the rest of the guys he's probably got one of the better chances to provide some value.

- May was the best starter last year, but was also good in the bullpen so I'm worried they'll leave him there.
- In a SSS Duffey was great, but we'll see if he works out long term. His curveball is legit so I think worst case scenario is he ends up in the pen, but I mean. Starters are a bit more important!
- Berrios looks like he's going to be a stud, hoping he's up quickly.
- Nolasco is garbage and I hope he's gone in a bad contract swap.
- Milone has his moments of being effective, but I've seen enough mid-80s slop for one life, thanks.
- If Meyer can figure shit out that would be huge, but it's not looking good.

Save us Tyler Jay and Kohl Stewart!

 

[jello44]

Astros QO'd Rasums for 15.8m.

JFC that's a lot.

Let him hit the market so they can get that draft pick if someone signs him.

RE: Cameron. I'd be OK with Crash Davis being the big FA the Astros throw money at.

 

[zroid]

Astros QO'd Rasums for 15.8m.

JFC that's a lot.

Let him hit the market so they can get that draft pick if someone signs him.

RE: Cameron. I'd be OK with Crash Davis being the big FA the Astros throw money at.

Rasmus seems like the kind of guy who would accept a QO :lol

 

[Malo]

MLBTR Top 50 Free Agent Predictions:

1. David Price – Cubs. Seven years, $217MM
2. Jason Heyward – Yankees. Ten years, $200MM
3. Zack Greinke – Dodgers. Six years, $156MM
4. Justin Upton – Nationals. Seven years, $147MM
5. Chris Davis – Cardinals. Six years, $144MM
6. Yoenis Cespedes – Angels. Six years, $140MM
7. Jordan Zimmermann –Blue JaysSix years, $126MM
8. Johnny Cueto – Red Sox. Five years, $115MM
9. Alex Gordon – Royals. Five years, $105MM
10. Ian Desmond – Mets. Five years, $80MM
11. Jeff Samardzija – Giants. Five years, $80MM
12. Mike Leake – Giants. Five years, $80MM
13. Wei-Yin Chen – Tigers. Five years, $80MM
14. Kenta Maeda – Diamondbacks. $20MM posting fee plus five year, $60MM contract.
15. Matt Wieters – Nationals. Four years, $64MM
16. Dexter Fowler – Mets. Four years, $60MM
17. Daniel Murphy – Angels. Four years, $56MM
18. Scott Kazmir – Orioles. Four years, $52MM
19. Ian Kennedy – Angels. Four years, $52MM
20. Yovani Gallardo – Tigers. Four years, $52MM
21. Ben Zobrist – Yankees. Three years, $51MM
22. Howie Kendrick – White Sox. Four years, $50MM
23. Byung-ho Park – Rockies. $10MM posting fee plus five-year, $40MM contract.
24. John Lackey – Cubs. Three years, $50MM
25. Hisashi Iwakuma – Mariners. Three years, $45MM
26. Colby Rasmus – Padres. Three years, $39MM
27. Denard Span – Cubs. Three years, $39MM
28. Brett Anderson – Dodgers. Three years, $39MM
29. Marco Estrada – Athletics. Three years, $30MM
30. J.A. Happ – Royals. Three years, $30MM
31. David Freese – White Sox. Three years, $30MM
32. Gerardo Parra – Nationals. Three years, $27MM
33. Darren O’Day – Red Sox. Three years, $22.5MM
34. Joakim Soria – Tigers. Three years, $18MM
35. Austin Jackson – Rockies. One year, $12MM
36. Tyler Clippard – Braves. Three years, $18MM
37. Asdrubal Cabrera – White Sox. Two years, $18MM
38. Mat Latos – Pirates. One year, $12MM
39. Doug Fister – Astros. One year, $10MM
40. Mike Pelfrey – Royals. Two years, $15MM
41. Antonio Bastardo – Mariners. Three years, $15MM
42. Ryan Madson – Twins. Three years, $15MM
43. Steve Pearce – Rangers. Two years, $14MM
44. Shawn Kelley – Diamondbacks. Two years, $12MM
45. John Jaso – Orioles. Two years, $12MM
46. Chris B. Young – Yankees. Two years, $12MM
47. Tony Sipp – Astros. Three years, $12MM
48. Justin Morneau – Orioles. One year, $8MM
49. Alexei Ramirez – Padres. One year, $7.5MM
50. Rich Hill – Phillies. One year, $5MM

 

[Dominican Power]

MLBTR Top 50 Free Agent Predictions:

1. David Price – Cubs. Seven years, $217MM
2. Jason Heyward – Yankees. Ten years, $200MM
3. Zack Greinke – Dodgers. Six years, $156MM
4. Justin Upton – Nationals. Seven years, $147MM
5. Chris Davis – Cardinals. Six years, $144MM
6. Yoenis Cespedes – Angels. Six years, $140MM
7. Jordan Zimmermann –Blue JaysSix years, $126MM
8. Johnny Cueto – Red Sox. Five years, $115MM
9. Alex Gordon – Royals. Five years, $105MM
10. Ian Desmond – Mets. Five years, $80MM
11. Jeff Samardzija – Giants. Five years, $80MM
12. Mike Leake – Giants. Five years, $80MM
13. Wei-Yin Chen – Tigers. Five years, $80MM
14. Kenta Maeda – Diamondbacks. $20MM posting fee plus five year, $60MM contract.
15. Matt Wieters – Nationals. Four years, $64MM
16. Dexter Fowler – Mets. Four years, $60MM
17. Daniel Murphy – Angels. Four years, $56MM
18. Scott Kazmir – Orioles. Four years, $52MM
19. Ian Kennedy – Angels. Four years, $52MM
20. Yovani Gallardo – Tigers. Four years, $52MM
21. Ben Zobrist – Yankees. Three years, $51MM
22. Howie Kendrick – White Sox. Four years, $50MM
23. Byung-ho Park – Rockies. $10MM posting fee plus five-year, $40MM contract.
24. John Lackey – Cubs. Three years, $50MM
25. Hisashi Iwakuma – Mariners. Three years, $45MM
26. Colby Rasmus – Padres. Three years, $39MM
27. Denard Span – Cubs. Three years, $39MM
28. Brett Anderson – Dodgers. Three years, $39MM
29. Marco Estrada – Athletics. Three years, $30MM
30. J.A. Happ – Royals. Three years, $30MM
31. David Freese – White Sox. Three years, $30MM
32. Gerardo Parra – Nationals. Three years, $27MM
33. Darren O’Day – Red Sox. Three years, $22.5MM
34. Joakim Soria – Tigers. Three years, $18MM
35. Austin Jackson – Rockies. One year, $12MM
36. Tyler Clippard – Braves. Three years, $18MM
37. Asdrubal Cabrera – White Sox. Two years, $18MM
38. Mat Latos – Pirates. One year, $12MM
39. Doug Fister – Astros. One year, $10MM
40. Mike Pelfrey – Royals. Two years, $15MM
41. Antonio Bastardo – Mariners. Three years, $15MM
42. Ryan Madson – Twins. Three years, $15MM
43. Steve Pearce – Rangers. Two years, $14MM
44. Shawn Kelley – Diamondbacks. Two years, $12MM
45. John Jaso – Orioles. Two years, $12MM
46. Chris B. Young – Yankees. Two years, $12MM
47. Tony Sipp – Astros. Three years, $12MM
48. Justin Morneau – Orioles. One year, $8MM
49. Alexei Ramirez – Padres. One year, $7.5MM
50. Rich Hill – Phillies. One year, $5MM

Chris Davis to The Cards would be a disaster. He needs to be in an AL team. The Astros to me is the best fit.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

I'll give Fowler a 5th year over giving Span 3.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Mets fans embrace our Ian Desmond Dexter Fowler future!

 

[Dominican Power]

10 years for Heyward? dahell

 

[Malo]

10 years for Heyward? dahell

He's 26 and I'm pretty sure there'll be an opt out.

 

[jman2050]

10 years for Heyward? dahell

I'd take a ten year contract for Heyward at 26.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Here's everyone that got the 1-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer. It was a record 20 players.

Brett Anderson
Wei-Yin Chen
Chris Davis
Ian Desmond
Marco Estrada
Dexter Fowler
Yovani Gallardo
Alex Gordon
Zack Greinke
Jason Heyward
Hisashi Iwakuma
Howie Kendrick
Ian Kennedy
John Lackey
Daniel Murphy
Colby Rasmus
Jeff Samardzija
Justin Upton
Matt Wieters
Jordan Zimmermann

Will someone be the first to accept it?

 

[Humidex]

David Cameron is bad at predicting things.

Quite. For a second there, I thought the British PM had a love of baseball as well!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

At age 26, Heyward is the perfect 10-year-deal guy. You get all of his prime years and as soon as he starts declining, contract is over.

 

[CygnusXS]

Here's everyone that got the 1-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer. It was a record 20 players.

Brett Anderson
Wei-Yin Chen
Chris Davis
Ian Desmond
Marco Estrada
Dexter Fowler
Yovani Gallardo
Alex Gordon
Zack Greinke
Jason Heyward
Hisashi Iwakuma
Howie Kendrick
Ian Kennedy
John Lackey
Daniel Murphy
Colby Rasmus
Jeff Samardzija
Justin Upton
Matt Wieters
Jordan Zimmermann

Will someone be the first to accept it?

I think at least one of Anderson, Estrada, Kennedy, or Rasmus will.

 

[jbug617]

I think the Red Sox are going to end up with Zimmermann

 

[rando14]

$16 mil for colby rasmus? Oh god I would feel sick

Hope he walks, take the comp, celebrate

 

[CosmicQueso]

Cespedes and Daniel Murphy to the Angels? Yeah, that would fit.

 

[CygnusXS]

Also, that's a lot of draft picks that potentially just got created.