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[3N16MA]

Worst trade of the last few years, I think.

Reliever, utility player, and the Nats 5th best prospect who does not rank in the top 100.

 

[Syrinx]

Chuck's probably happy, wherever he is. Wanted Showalter fired for using him so much IIRC.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Worst trade of the last few years, I think.

Mike Napoli for Vernon Wells' contract?

 

[BigJonsson]

Good riddance Arencibia

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Good riddance Arencibia

He was supposed to be the chosen one.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I remember the boner Blue Jays GAF got around here when Cito Gaston finally started playing Arencibia.

 

[The Frankman]

The Mets announced they have non-tendered Omar Quintanilla, Jordany Valdespin, Justin Turner, Jeremy Hefner and Scott Atchison.

All five of these players have become free agents, and the Mets have trimmed a projected $4 million from their 2014 payroll.

The 40-man roster is now at 35.

Teams must decide by midnight Monday whether to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players. Non-tendering a player makes him a free agent…

I bet Mets try to re-sign Q and Aitch, but sad to see Turner go.

 

[BaltimoreLarry]

Jim Johnson is gone AND we get a second baseman that isn't Ryan Flaherty? Finally a move of some substance out of Baltimore.

 

[Lambtron]

I am not shedding tears over Fister leaving the division. Not one bit. I assume they're going to give Scherzer a huge contract now? That's going to be fun.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

The Jim Johnson trade isn't nearly so lopsided. Athletics win, but Johnson has only been worth 2.7 WAR more over the last 3 years and is going to make 7-10M while Weeks makes near league minimum and is under team control for longer.

agreed. Weeks is an interesting guy. new team and some playing time might help him get on track. Johnson saved 50 but he blew like ten games too,

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 11m
Red Sox To Sign A.J. Pierzynski http://dlvr.it/4RHfNL #mlb

seems like a good match.

 

[Edwardo]

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 11m
Red Sox To Sign A.J. Pierzynski http://dlvr.it/4RHfNL #mlb

seems like a good match.

yea looks like a 1 year deal

 

[The Frankman]

Wonder if Mets try to ink Salty on a 1-2 year deal, would make an awesome lefty complement to D'Arnaud. However doubt his market value drops enough.

 

[Sanjuro]

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 11m
Red Sox To Sign A.J. Pierzynski http://dlvr.it/4RHfNL #mlb

seems like a good match.

Eh

 

[cashman]

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 11m
Red Sox To Sign A.J. Pierzynski http://dlvr.it/4RHfNL #mlb

seems like a good match.

Match made in heaven.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

Jim Johnson is gone AND we get a second baseman that isn't Ryan Flaherty? Finally a move of some substance out of Baltimore.

It's a shit deal but with how much money Johnson was asking for I don't think the Orioles were going to get anything better.

 

[darkside31337]

Rays took out 3000 seats from the stadium with the new renovations to the Trop.

They probably should have added a 0 to the end there :/

 

[Zep]

How do you renovate a shithole?

 

[Malo]

Match made in heaven.

Yep.

Tigers to sign Joe Nathan.

 

[BigJonsson]

I remember the boner Blue Jays GAF got around here when Cito Gaston finally started playing Arencibia.

His first game was unreal

 

[darkside31337]

Rays traded for Ryan Hanigan sweet!

I guess we're trading Molina or Lobaton. Bummer.

 

[Doogdogg]

How do you renovate a shithole?

Start by banning all the shit noise maker in that shithole.

 

[jbug617]

Matt Kemp Latest

@jonmorosi: Sources: Dodgers have remained in contact with multiple teams on possibility of Matt Kemp trade. SEA, BOS, TEX among those with interest.

 

[Zep]

Still don't agree with trading Kemp.

 

[Dominican Power]

I think Kemp would love to play in Texas since it's close to home.

 

[Sanjuro]

Still don't agree with trading Kemp.

If the Dodgers were going to shave off a good portion of that contract it could be worthwhile. If not, Ellsbury is easily the better player for the money.

 

[BaltimoreLarry]

It's a shit deal but with how much money Johnson was asking for I don't think the Orioles were going to get anything better.

It's addition by subtraction. I'll be happy just to not see him in the ninth.

 

[jbug617]

Strange division foes are dealing with each other

Edit:

@JeffPassan: Sources: Oakland acquires Craig Gentry, Texas gets Michael Choice. More pieces involved.

 

[Zep]

If the Dodgers were going to shave off a good portion of that contract it could be worthwhile. If not, Ellsbury is easily the better player for the money.

They're using Either(lol) and Kemp as their main chips to begin rebuilding their farm. No chance they go after an older Bellsbury.

We know its not a salary dump trading Kemp, so what value do they realistically think they'll get back? Even if they were to pay a portion of his remaining contract, no team is giving up a prime prospect.

Strange division foes are dealing with each other

Edit:

lol, major trade.

 

[Branduil]

Sounds like Salty is done in Boston.

Wonder if he'll come back to Texas as a backup for Soto.

Strange division foes are dealing with each other

Edit:

Nooooooo not Gentry.

 

[jbug617]

Beltran news

@Buster_ESPN: Carlos Beltran is said to have a three-year offer for $48 million in hand. Not sure if it's the Mariners, but Seattle is being aggressive.

Pete Abraham seems to think that the Tigers and Rangers are making room to add a big free agent.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The Tigers are reportedly close to signing Joe Nathan. Brian Wilson is reportedly close to re-signing with the Dodgers.

 

[Pryce]

Dodgers in on Wilson for one year. A Paco-Wilson-Jansen back end would be nice.

 

[jbug617]

Wonder if he'll come back to Texas as a backup for Soto.

This is the price right now.

@PhilMackey: Source tells me #Marlins are offering Saltalamacchia 2 years w/ 3rd-yr team option. Guessing Twins will have to top it (guarantee 3rd year?)

 

[Branduil]

This is the price right now.

Here's how I would top it: "You'll be playing for a team that's not the Marlins."

 

[Zen_Arcade]

It's addition by subtraction. I'll be happy just to not see him in the ninth.

If they're really using that extra money to lure Cruz to Baltimore it might not be so bad.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

The beard is coming back? Yes!

Also Belisario is gone.

 

[cashman]

hmmm, I think I like this trade for Texas. Genry's getting up there in years and I've always liked Choice.

 

[Branduil]

hmmm, I think I like this trade for Texas. Genry's getting up there in years and I've always liked Choice.

He was so good last year though.

The Rangers don't have any white position players now, LOL. When Darvish or Perez are pitching, who are the racist fans going to cheer for?

 

[darkside31337]

Nick Piecoro ‏@nickpiecoro
I'm not sure about the particulars but apparently Heath Bell might be involved in this three-team trade with the Rays, Reds and Dbacks.

nononono.

he better be going to cincy

 

[Dominican Power]

Nick Piecoro ‏@nickpiecoro
I'm not sure about the particulars but apparently Heath Bell might be involved in this three-team trade with the Rays, Reds and Dbacks.

nononono.

he better be going to cincy

He's going to Tampa and you're going to like it.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Beltran news



Pete Abraham seems to think that the Tigers and Rangers are making room to add a big free agent.

He's here in KC today.

 

[jbug617]

A's not done dealing

@Ken_Rosenthal: #Athletics trying to make one more trade. Don’t know what it is. So, team could get Kazmir, J. Johnson, Gentry plus in 24-hour span…

 

[Dominican Power]

Watch The Mariners pay 200mil for Cano.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Heath Bell going to the Rays in that three-team deal.

 

[darkside31337]

.....


why

why

why

 

[CygnusXS]

This has been a busy day so far.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Oh fuck. Cano may have a $200+ million offer from the Mariners.

 

[CygnusXS]

Oh fuck. Cano may have a $200+ million offer from the Mariners.

Please proceed, Mariners.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Bryce Perry ‏@BPerryKC 55m
I apologize to the @Royals for tweeting out the Carlos Beltran news! As an employee there, I should know better. Not my job to do that

...the tweet that he deleted said that the Royals had the jumbotron fired up at the K (he's an employee there and was at the park today), and it read "Welcome Back to KC, Carlos Beltran" to greet him as he entered the stadium this afternoon.