Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted October 31, 2012 Free agency will begin in a few days, so no better time to start this. Gonna start off by saying that I am reading that there are teams out there willing to offer Kyle Lohse about 5 years and $70 million. Yaaaaaa. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 31, 2012 White Sox signed Jake Peavy to a two-year, 29 million contract.. Also,Gold Glove winners: AL: Matt Wieters, Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano. JJ Hardy, Adrian Beltre, Adam Jones, Josh Reddick, Alex Gordon, Jeremy Hellickson NL: Yadier Molina, Adam LaRoche, Darwin Barney, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Headley, Carlos Gonzalez, Jason Heyward, Andrew McCutchen, Mark Buerhle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 31, 2012 Woo Darwin Barney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 31, 2012 Angels are trying to trade their starters Ervin Santana and Dan Haren,Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.. Rafael Soriano will opt out of his contract with Yankees and elect free agency today,John Heyman of CBSSports.com reports.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted November 1, 2012 This week the Angels have reportedly been shopping Ervin Santana and Dan Haren as they face big-money option decisions on both pitchers and according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com they’ve found a taker for Santana in the Royals. No word yet on the return coming back to the Angels, but don’t expect it to be much. Santana’s option is for $13 million and he was pretty terrible for much of this year, finishing with a 5.16 ERA in 30 starts. And simply by trading Santana instead of declining his option the Angels saved a $1 million buyout. Within his overall inconsistency Santana has often shown the ability to be a front-line starter, but he’s always struggled to limit homers and at this point he’s a 30-year-old with a 4.33 career ERA. For a one-year pickup he’s a decent gamble for the pitching-starved Royals, even if the price is a bit much. UPDATE: Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Angels will receive left-hander Brandon Sisk, a 27-year-old Triple-A reliever. In other words, a non-prospect. UPDATE II: According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Angels exercised Santana’s $13 million option before the trade and will cover $1 million of it. So the Royals will pay him $12 million. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/31/royals-acquire-ervin-santana-from-angels/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted November 1, 2012 Vin's favorite player gets traded. :chaos: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLUE 1,026 Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Headley over Wright for the NL 3B GG is laughable: http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=3b&stats=fld&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2012&month=0&season1=2012&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=22,d http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/58619/why-wright-should-have-won-a-gold-glove Edited November 1, 2012 by BLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 1, 2012 Headley over Wright for the NL 3B GG is laughable: http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=3b&stats=fld&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2012&month=0&season1=2012&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=22,d http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/58619/why-wright-should-have-won-a-gold-glove I think 3B winners in both leagues should be replaced..Wright for NL and Moustakas for AL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 1, 2012 Per Rotoworld.com (whole posts would take a lot of place,I'll just post the important parts) Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that David Ortiz is "likely" to reach the free agent market. The Marlins have hired Mike Redmond as manager. Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is "hearing" that Rick Ankiel might try pitching again. Adam LaRoche declined his half of a $10 million mutual option for 2013 on Thursday morning. CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury has heard that Michael Bourn is seeking a contract worth close to $100 million. MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports that the Rangers are "seriously considering going after" Zack Greinke. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox are "one of several teams" trying for Dan Haren. According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers are "determined" to put Alexi Ogando back in the rotation. Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports that the Yankees have interest in impending free agent Torii Hunter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted November 1, 2012 CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury has heard that Michael Bourn is seeking a contract worth close to $100 million. Some dumb team will give it to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 1, 2012 Some dumb team will give it to him. Braves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted November 1, 2012 Braves? Naw. Don't ya know we got Jordan Schafer back? I mean, look at this pimpin' motherfucker. That's a winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 1, 2012 Naw. Don't ya know we got Jordan Schafer back? I mean, look at this pimpin' motherfucker. That's a winner. Yeah,that SWAG tee says it all..You got one badass player back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted November 1, 2012 11 of the last 17 WS winning managers have had some kind of experience as a catcher. I think I heard that stat correctly on ESPN Radio. Good news for Marlins fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted November 1, 2012 MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports that the Cubs have "been in contact" with free agent Ryan Dempster. The Cubs traded Dempster away this summer but may want him back for the 2013 campaign if the price is right. The veteran right-hander posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 153/52 K/BB ratio in 173 innings (28 starts) this season between the Cubbies and Rangers. He will probably be looking for a two- or three-year contract. Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted November 2, 2012 White Sox signed Jake Peavy to a two-year, 29 million contract.. Also,Gold Glove winners: AL: Matt Wieters, Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano. JJ Hardy, Adrian Beltre, Adam Jones, Josh Reddick, Alex Gordon, Jeremy Hellickson NL: Yadier Molina, Adam LaRoche, Darwin Barney, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Headley, Carlos Gonzalez, Jason Heyward, Andrew McCutchen, Mark Buerhle Buehrle fielding his position like a boss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 2, 2012 Some latest news: The Cardinals made a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer to impending free agent Kyle Lohse. According to Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston, the Red Sox and David Ortiz are "very close" to a new contract. The Yankees made a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer to impending free agent Nick Swisher. The Yankees have made a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer to impending free agent Rafael Soriano. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Friday that the club has informed Alexi Ogando that he will be a starting pitcher in 2013. The Rangers have made a $13.3 million qualifying offer to impending free agent Josh Hamilton. Orioles claimed INF Alexi Casilla off waivers from the Twins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted November 3, 2012 Fuck Kyle Lohse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 3, 2012 BOSTON -- David Ortiz may get his wish to retire with the Boston Red Sox. The veteran designated hitter -- and face of the storied franchise -- agreed Friday night on a two-year deal worth at least $26 million, a source said. Incentives could bring the deal to as much as $30 million. More From ESPN.com The numbers still add up for Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, and let's hope it stays that way, writes ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes. Story Talks between Ortiz and the Red Sox began late in the season and concluded with Friday night's accord. The veteran slugger has made no secret of his desire to finish his career in Boston. In case the sides did not come to an agreement, the Red Sox had made Ortiz a $13.3 million qualifying offer prior to Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline so that they would be eligible for draft-pick compensation if he ended up signing with another team. Boston didn't extend qualifying offers to outfielders Scott Podsednik and Cody Ross, right-handers Aaron Cook, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Vicente Padilla, and first baseman James Loney. Ortiz would have been able to negotiate with other teams, beginning at midnight, if he hadn't come to terms with the Red Sox. But that won't be necessary now. Ortiz, an eight-time All-Star who turns 37 on Nov. 18, was on pace for a productive 2012 before he suffered a right Achilles strain July 16. He was limited to only one more game the rest of the season and finished with a .318 average, 23 home runs and 60 RBIs in 90 games. Since his arrival in Boston prior to the 2003 season, Ortiz has spent the last 10 seasons becoming one of the best DHs in the game. He has a .290 career average with the Red Sox, including 343 homers and 1,088 RBIs. He was a critical component of the team's two World Series championships in 2004 and '07. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted November 7, 2012 According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Orioles are interested in free agent outfielders Josh Hamilton and Cody Ross. Nate McLouth is a free agent this offseason, which leaves Nolan Reimold, Xavier Avery and L.J. Hoes as the top internal options to play left field, so the O's are weighing their options. Hamilton is considered the top position player available in free agency, but the Orioles are unlikely to be in the mix if the bidding makes it anywhere close to the seven-year, $175 million figure reported by John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus over the weekend. Given his age and concerns over injury and his past off-field issues, he'll almost certainly have to settle for less, but it only takes one team to throw expectations for a loop. Ross would be a cheaper alternative, as he's reportedly looking for a three-year, $25 million pact, but he figures to be a very popular target on the open market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted November 8, 2012 Mark McGwire has accepted the position of hitting coach for the LA Dodgers. Makes me sad. The guy was all but blacklisted from the sport... He gets a shot from his friend Tony LaRussa, sees amazing results... and all of a sudden everyone wants to be his friend. Good luck to Big Mac. He'll always have a home in St. Louis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathias 394 Posted November 8, 2012 The D-Backs want Elvis Andrus or Jurickson Profar for Justin Upton. They can suck my dick. Mike Olt + others for Upton is about all i'll be able to tolerate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathias 394 Posted November 10, 2012 Bob Nightengale of the USA Today cites two "high ranking club officials" (though he doesn't specify which club) as saying the Rangers are trying to land Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, in order to then flip Simmons to the Arizona Diamondbacks in order to acquire rightfielder Justin Upton. Oh my. lolBraves if they do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) With the Cleveland Indians expected to listen to offers for shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera this offseason, Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that the St. Louis Cardinals have a "real" interest in acquiring the All-Star infielder. Not sure what we would have to give up to get him... I am okay with Furcal, TBH... but if he can't stay healthy, eh. All we need is a solid stop gap to get us into the SS / 2B duo of Kozma or Jackson and then Kolton Wong. Edited November 10, 2012 by Favre4Ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted November 10, 2012 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A team in South Korea says one Major League Baseball club has bid nearly $26 million for a chance to sign pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin. The Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization said Saturday they have accepted a posting fee of $25.7 million for the 25-year-old left-hander. The big league team that submitted the winning bid was not revealed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
