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Re: The MLB Thread
December 12, 2014 at 06:14 PM UTC
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that just tells me the dodgers were gonna cut him and eat the $10m anyway
trading him instead saves harens pride a bit, even if he loses $10m by retiring. the dodgers clearly had no use for him
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 13, 2014 at 11:29 PM UTC
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The Toronto Blue Jays have expressed interest in Nationals General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo as a candidate to replace Paul Beeston team president and CEO, according to an ESPN report. But, according to a person familiar with the situation, the Nationals and Rizzo have not been contacted by the Blue Jays.
Who AREN'T they interested in?
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 14, 2014 at 09:27 PM UTC
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Shemp wrote:
Who AREN'T they interested in?
It's kind of a brilliant strategy - disrupt all of your competition by interfering with the front office.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 14, 2014 at 09:29 PM UTC
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Melky got 3 years from the White Sox - $42 million. He won't finish that contract with them, so good move for them?
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 15, 2014 at 07:13 PM UTC
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Headley to the Yankees for 4 years, $52 million.
Who's worse off now - the Giants or A-Rod?
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 16, 2014 at 03:03 PM UTC
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Morse gets 2 year deal from Marlins
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 16, 2014 at 05:58 PM UTC
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Shemp wrote:
Morse gets 2 year deal from Marlins
This is amazing. Why would any NL team sign Morse, and even worse, to a deal longer than one year?
He hit 3 HR's past June last season. 3!
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 16, 2014 at 06:04 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
Why would any NL team sign Morse,
They probably were drunk and thought they were getting…
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 16, 2014 at 07:39 PM UTC
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Angels acquire OF Matt Joyce for RHP Kevin Jepsen.
Um, are we trading Hamilton?
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 16, 2014 at 07:52 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
Angels acquire OF Matt Joyce for RHP Kevin Jepsen.
Um, are we trading Hamilton?
Somebody would take him?
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 16, 2014 at 07:53 PM UTC
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Shemp wrote:
vansmack wrote:
Angels acquire OF Matt Joyce for RHP Kevin Jepsen.
Um, are we trading Hamilton?
Somebody would take him?
Seems like something the Rangers would do.
See also: Fielder, Prince.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 16, 2014 at 07:56 PM UTC
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Shemp wrote:
Somebody would take him?
I know - really bizarre.
It wasn't salary savings - Joyce make $3.7m to be a backup outfielder to where Jepsen is Arb-2 and will probably make about $2.5 million. This after his breakout season with an extra year of control.
Anaheim won 98 games, mostly without Hamilton, and would have won 100 if not for our crappy bullpen. Fix/maintain that, don't provide depth in the OF.
There's something else afoot.
EDIT: Ha - just realized you were talking about Hamilton. I'm actually surprised someone would take Joyce too. He's nothing like his 2011 self.
The answer to your question is no. But god I hope so.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 17, 2014 at 03:40 AM UTC
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Julian, wrote:
Shemp wrote:
vansmack wrote:
Angels acquire OF Matt Joyce for RHP Kevin Jepsen.
Um, are we trading Hamilton?
Somebody would take him?
Seems like something the Rangers would do. See also: Fielder, Prince.
Just remember where you heard this first:
Are the Angels looking to trade Josh Hamilton? Nice call on Texas, Julian.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 17, 2014 at 05:15 PM UTC
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Rumors circulating that Kemp may fail his physical.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 17, 2014 at 05:37 PM UTC
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Shemp wrote:
Rumors circulating that Kemp may fail his physical.
That's what I'm hearing to out of Dodger land, which is why the Wil Myers deal is gaining steam.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 17, 2014 at 07:42 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
Wil Myers deal is gaining steam.
At least three teams at this point, and maybe 10 players, which is why it's taking so long. The Nationals and Ian Desmond appear to be part of it.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 17, 2014 at 10:50 PM UTC
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Volquez to Royals. 2-years, $20m.
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 17, 2014 at 11:07 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
vansmack wrote:
Wil Myers deal is gaining steam.
At least three teams at this point, and maybe 10 players, which is why it's taking so long. The Nationals and Ian Desmond appear to be part of it.
Padres get Myers, Castillo, Hanigan, Reyes
TB gets Butch Smith Ott Rivera Bauers
WSH gets RHP Joe Ross and PTNL (which will be SS Trey Turner on 6/14)
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Re: The MLB Thread
December 18, 2014 at 05:27 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
Shemp wrote:
Rumors circulating that Kemp may fail his physical.
That's what I'm hearing to out of Dodger land, which is why the Wil Myers deal is gaining steam.
New injury for Kemp - Arthritis in his hip.
The Dodgers will likely have to fork over more cash as SD has made other moves for corner outfielders and less desperate for this deal.