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MLB Off-season Thread 2015-2016 IOTI Back to the Future was a lie
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Frozenprince
Banned
But they won't, we'll sign John Mayberry 2.0, a few scrap heap RP, and call it a day.
Swanson played 2B at Vanderbilt until his Junior year. Makes more sense to move him back.
He will probably be the four in the rotation.
Seems like a good trade for both teams.
sf2fanatic
Member
Marlins getting too greedy now..
The diamondbacks just set the market for young pitching. They're in their right to ask for that haul.
detectiveconan1
Member
Yeah they are getting a little crazy. Do you think the Dodgers will give in or get a third team and involve Puig? I'm hoping the Diamondbacks drastically improving will put some pressure on them to make the trade.
Edit:
Wow that would have been a haul.
Carpe Libertatem
Member
Heyward looking for 10 year deal, supposedly
Can't say I'm surprised (and would be totally okay with it, especially since there will probably be an opt out after 4 or 5)
Can't say I'm surprised (and would be totally okay with it, especially since there will probably be an opt out after 4 or 5)
HarryDemeanor
Member
They're trying to get a third team in on the deal. Don't know if Puig will be moved due to his allegations but we'll see.
There's no way on earth they're giving up any of those players though.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Signs with #MysteryTeam Giants to reunite with fellow Georgia superstar Posey!
I said that's what it would take now!
Dave Stewart doesn't strike me as a particularly smart man, so it may not be intentional, but he absolutely put a stopper on most teams shopping for young starting pitching by setting the market extremely high, Dodgers included.
Schattenjäger
Gabriel Knight
Here we go with the Braves gonna be good delusionals
Warren is decent. Could probably be similar to Chen in the AL East if given the chance.
Fernandez has three years of control and Boras is his client. He may be limited next season due to only pitching 60 innings after recovering from surgery.
Young and talent coming out of his ears but he is not locked for 5-6 years.
Little Green Yoda
Member
Holy shit, DBacks. WTF is Stewart smoking?
Frozenprince
Banned
La Russa is the one pushing for these
Schattenjäger;188506139 said:
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I don't think anyone here has any delusions about this team doing much of anything for the next few years.
But this trade looks like a big win for this team, so people are understandably excited.
.......yeah, we've been fully aware of this for quite awhile now.
Frozenprince
Banned
The Braves are gonna suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. They'll be good in 3 years.
They could be good as soon as 2017 if things break right.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Tell me I did not just see that....
Can't wait for the 2017 World Series champs Sports Illustrated cover.
Frozenprince
Banned
If they get graduations all timed perfectly.
But that very rarely goes to plan. Prospects take steps back sometimes, it happens, I think 2017 will be the bridge year to 2018 being contention again.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Brooks Conrad, Infield Fly, how will they flame out next time!?
Sir Alemeth
Member
2016 Dbacks WS champs.
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
We can hashtag who is better each game.
Yeah 2018 is more likely. I'm just saying there's a non-zero chance that 2017 is a surprise contention season.
My thinking/hope as well.
Silver Arrows
Banned
Little Green Yoda
Member
Going all in does seem like a TLR special.
Been watching Inciarte highlights and I think this is my fav http://m.mlb.com/video/v328066183/a...cobar-with-headsup-play/?query=ender+inciarte
I'm hoping the white sox don't give up a ton for him.
Tyler Saladino was for the most part better than him at 3rd last year
and while Micah Johnson didn't do great at the majors for the time he was up he was still solid in the minors and if he can continue to improve his defense would be a fine second basemen.
I mean there is also Carlos Sánchez who had a good glove but not bat but has shown success with the bat in the minors.
I'll have to see what the deal is before I pass judgement though, as he is an improvement to those players currently, just not a big improvement. (though if he could return to 2012 form then he would be a big improvement)
either way I am hoping the white sox just shove Tim Anderson into short instead of trading for someone as he might as well start getting exp at the majors. He has wicked speed, a good bat, and his defense improved quite a bit last year, would still like it better but I'd rather he just get used to the team as he should be the SS for the next 6 years.
hmmm as long as it's not a select few I would be fine with this.
maybe they will take Matt Davidson
as it's just depressing watching him down in the minors lol.
rumors I am seeing is two minor league relievers
I wonder if it will be someone like Andre Wheeler and Michael Ynoa.
as long as the white sox don't get rid of their many promising pitchers such as carson fulmer, francelis montas, specener adams or chris beck.
chicagocubsfan
Member
M's close to getting Adam Lind.
Step up your game, Jays.
Here is the Mets busy off season:
Change the stadium drinks from Pepsi to Coke.
Debate what to do with the Pepsi Porch.
WS bound, Mets, baby.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Well I mean Theo and the evil empire conspired to take away your 35 YO 2B target. It's tough to recover from that.
Sounds like a great dream!
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
unless shelby beat up his wife
still can't believe how much the dbacks gave up to get him but they managed to turn no rotation into a whoa rotation pretty quickly
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Today is the 3 year anniversary of the James Shields + Wade Davis for Wil Myers / Jake Odorizzi / Mike Montgomery / Patrick Leonard deal.
Funny how neither of the two marquee pieces in that deal turned out to be the least important for both sides (both guys now on the Padres!). Myers has been replacement level but Odorizzi has been great and they flipped Montgomery for Erasmo Ramirez which also turned out swell.
Worked out better for the Royals of course though
Funny how neither of the two marquee pieces in that deal turned out to be the least important for both sides (both guys now on the Padres!). Myers has been replacement level but Odorizzi has been great and they flipped Montgomery for Erasmo Ramirez which also turned out swell.
Worked out better for the Royals of course though
