MLB Offseason Thread

[WPBCowboysFan]

If I were a Brave's fan, I would like this deal.

The Angels picked up a heck of a glove, but there farm system is now empty. They're going to have to rely on free agency now. Personally I don't see them being able to hang with either Houston or Texas the next few seasons.

And Scioscia will keep on being the manager

 

[MichaelWinicki]

And Scioscia will keep on being the manager

That's good... they'll keep losing.

But the former GM (and maybe this one too) has a lot to answer for. The contracts given out to free agents were as stoopid as the ones the Yankees and Red Sox gave out.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

That's good... they'll keep losing.

But the former GM (and maybe this one too) has a lot to answer for. The contracts given out to free agents were as stoopid as the ones the Yankees and Red Sox gave out.

Ha Ha on the keep losing. True.

CJ Wilson & Josh Hamilton. Pujols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Like I posted before, it just shows there is plenty of money for teams to spend.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

1. MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 57m57 minutes ago
2. Matt Wieters will accept the #Orioles' qualifying offer, @JonHeymanCBS reports: http://******/1MNPS2k
   

 

[MichaelWinicki]

1. MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 57m57 minutes ago
2. Matt Wieters will accept the #Orioles' qualifying offer, @JonHeymanCBS reports: http://******/1MNPS2k

Yeah, I just saw that. Not a surprise on that one. Also wasn't surprised Davis and Chen didn't accept.

I know no fan likes the idea of rebuilding, but getting some extra picks would be a good move for the Orioles... their minor league system is kinda below average at this point and some new farm-hands would be a good move.

 

[FloridaRob]

Daniel Murphy waiting until 4:59 to decline the QO. I think I would rather Murphy be there and replace Duda at first place.

 

[Tabascocat]

Daniel Murphy waiting until 4:59 to decline the QO. I think I would rather Murphy be there and replace Duda at first place.

no "think" about it, Duda has to go

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Yeah, I just saw that. Not a surprise on that one. Also wasn't surprised Davis and Chen didn't accept.

I know no fan likes the idea of rebuilding, but getting some extra picks would be a good move for the Orioles... their minor league system is kinda below average at this point and some new farm-hands would be a good move.

I think there is a better chance they sign Davis than Chen.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 3h3 hours ago
Brett Anderson accepted #Dodgers’ qualifying offer. First reported: @Buster_ESPN.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 26m26 minutes ago
Source: #RedSox acquiring Kimbrel from #Padres. Return not yet known.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 9m9 minutes ago
#Padres getting Margot, Guerra, Asuaje, and Allen from #RedSox for Kimbrel, per @JonHeymanCBS, @alexspeier and others.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago
Strong return for #Padres. Need to rebuild system, and Kimbrel was a luxury along with Benoit. Can find lesser relievers to thrive at Petco.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 26m26 minutes ago
Source: #RedSox acquiring Kimbrel from #Padres. Return not yet known.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 9m9 minutes ago
#Padres getting Margot, Guerra, Asuaje, and Allen from #RedSox for Kimbrel, per @JonHeymanCBS, @alexspeier and others.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago
Strong return for #Padres. Need to rebuild system, and Kimbrel was a luxury along with Benoit. Can find lesser relievers to thrive at Petco.

The Red Sox gave up their 3rd 6th 23rd 26th ranked prospect’s.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

The Red Sox gave up their 3rd 6th 23rd 26th ranked prospect’s.

Are you saying they never learn?

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Are you saying they never learn?

LOL!

They didn't quite gut their farm system, but they certainly gave up some quality picks– for a reliever.

I could see for starter... but for a reliever... I'm glad Houston didn't do that.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

LOL!

They didn't quite gut their farm system, but they certainly gave up some quality picks– for a reliever.

I could see for starter... but for a reliever... I'm glad Houston didn't do that.

I agree thats a lot for a bullpen arm, even a good one.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies general manager Matt Klentak is fulfilling his promise of acquiring as much pitching as possible before next season.

The Phillies announced Saturday afternoon they had acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the D-backs for Minor League pitcher Sam McWilliams. Hellickson, 28, went 9-12 with a 4.62 ERA in 27 starts last season.


http://m.mlb.com/news?tcid=nav_mlb_news

 

[MichaelWinicki]

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies general manager Matt Klentak is fulfilling his promise of acquiring as much pitching as possible before next season.

The Phillies announced Saturday afternoon they had acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the D-backs for Minor League pitcher Sam McWilliams. Hellickson, 28, went 9-12 with a 4.62 ERA in 27 starts last season.


http://m.mlb.com/news?tcid=nav_mlb_news

Yawn.

There's a difference between pitching and good pitching (or even "meh" pitching).

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Yawn.

There's a difference between pitching and good pitching (or even "meh" pitching).

Well, thats about the only new news.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Well, thats about the only new news.

LOL!

Things should be heating up soon.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

LOL!

Things should be heating up soon.

One big signing and then the dominoes start to fall.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Giants targeting big names
The Giants are rumored to be in play for two of the top free-agent starting pitchers in David Price and Zack Greinke, according to the New York Post.

San Francisco has room on its payroll to add an expensive free agent, and that same report links the Giants to all of the top-tier left fielders on the open market, including Yoenis Cespedes, Alex Gordon and Justin Upton.


http://m.mlb.com/news/article/157336556/mlb-rumors-led-by-giants-free-agent-pursuit