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Urshela is easily my favorite choice so far.
Top 30 NYPL Prospects Countdown: 25-21
I'll be doing a prospect countdown starting at 30 and going by 5's. I'll be updating it every day. These prospects are based on NYPL'ers from last season. As the season nears, i'll be doing a countdown of prospects who you'll see this season. To qualify, a player has to have at least played for ...
I doubt Braves are interested. Have you seen their system?
Blue Jays Pursuing Aroldis Chapman
The Blue Jays are the latest team to enter the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes, according to ESPN.com's Jorge Arangure Jr.. They held a private workout for the Cuban left-hander in Florida yesterday morning and met with his representatives. The Hendricks brothers were in Florida, so Arangure Jr. won...
Reyes? The same Reyes that is at his peak and is nowhere near a "superstar" straight up for AGon?
Odds & Ends: Byrd, Werth, Tigers, Brewers
Here's your first batch of links for 2010... Marlon Byrd signed with the Cubs partly because of hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. Jaramillo worked with Byrd in Texas. The Marlins are willing to spend on Aroldis Chapman because they don't anticipate handing big ...
"Yaaaay. Someone else in the Phillies bullpen for the Mets to tear apart.
Yet the Phillies can still tear apart our SP :("
Everyone can tear apart the Mets pitching. My two-year old nephew probably could hit a home run off the Mets. Now, we all know why Chipper loves playing the Mets.
Phillies Sign Danys Baez
The Phillies signed reliever Danys Baez to a two-year, $5.25MM deal today. SI's Jon Heyman first tweeted the agreement on Thursday of last week, while MLB.com's Todd Zolecki added the value today. Baez, 32, posted a 5.0 K/9, 2.8 BB/9, and 4.02 ERA in 71.6 innings for the Orioles this year. Amo...
"If you guys want to focus so much on road/home splits, check this out
Matt Holliday has a career 1.052 OPS at home (mostly Coors). And a career OPS of 808 on the road.
100 million dollars for an 808 OPS? OMG!!"
But, Holliday hits good every year, Byrd had one good year, in his 30's. I rather pay Holliday $18 million/year, then pay Byrd anything.
Cubs Sign Marlon Byrd
The Cubs signed Marlon Byrd to a three-year $15MM deal today. The 32-year-old will play center field and push Kosuke Fukudome to right. Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Cubs were nearing a deal with Byrd and Carrie Muskat followed up with the contract's length and value before Gordon Wittenmyer re...
"Right, like we're not having fun with the definition of overrated money in regards to Lowe."
I rather the Braves overpay for a few players, then half the damn team.
Cubs Sign Marlon Byrd
The Cubs signed Marlon Byrd to a three-year $15MM deal today. The 32-year-old will play center field and push Kosuke Fukudome to right. Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Cubs were nearing a deal with Byrd and Carrie Muskat followed up with the contract's length and value before Gordon Wittenmyer re...
Is it possible to overpay three outfielders on the same team? I guess so, because the Cubs have just done it.
Cubs Sign Marlon Byrd
The Cubs signed Marlon Byrd to a three-year $15MM deal today. The 32-year-old will play center field and push Kosuke Fukudome to right. Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Cubs were nearing a deal with Byrd and Carrie Muskat followed up with the contract's length and value before Gordon Wittenmyer re...
Once again, this just confirms that the Mets have done barely nothing. Marlins signed or traded for less, but they have the talent in their system to do that, but the Mets don't.
NL East Moves
Today let's take a look at moves made so far this offseason by NL East teams. Unsigned free agents are not yet considered losses for this post. Also, Rule 5 losses might end up returning. Braves Acquired/Re-signed: Tim Hudson, Juan Abreu, Mitch Jones, Scott Proctor, Melky Cabrera, Arodys Vizc...
"didnt the braves lose Osuna to KC in the rule 5?"
He said he didn't add free agents or Rule 5 picks.
NL East Moves
Today let's take a look at moves made so far this offseason by NL East teams. Unsigned free agents are not yet considered losses for this post. Also, Rule 5 losses might end up returning. Braves Acquired/Re-signed: Tim Hudson, Juan Abreu, Mitch Jones, Scott Proctor, Melky Cabrera, Arodys Vizc...
Out of curiousity, if Chapman accepts the BoSox offer, wouldn't that put them around $170 million?
Odds & Ends: Bay, Holliday, Bruney
Monday night linkage.. Daniel Barbarisi of The Providence Journal points out that Boston giving Jason Bay a backloaded contract would do nothing to keep them out of luxury tax territory. Payroll is calculated by totalling the average yearly earnings of a player, not a player's year-to-year sal...
Overpaying players seems like a yearly thing for the Giants.
2007 offseason - Zito
2008 offseason - Rowand
2009 offseason - Renteria
2010 offseason - DeRosa
I don't really remember if they overpaid for other players before that.
Giants Sign Mark DeRosa
The Giants signed Mark DeRosa to a two-year, $12MM deal today. SI's Jon Heyman tweeted news of the offer on December 23rd, and ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted that day that DeRosa was leaning toward accepting. Yesterday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports said a two-year deal was close. Following that, ...
"Jason Bay is my cousin, and, my aunt (his grandmother) just called to tell me that he will will in fact make it official that he will sign with the Mets. He will contact his agent this week to confirm.
I am speaking the truth here, 100%. This all factual.
My dad's sister had three daughters, all in their forties married with kids, and the oldest daughter, Kelly, had two kids - Lauren and Jason. He's older than his sister. So, he's my dad's great nephew and my aunt's grandson.
Like I said, he's making it official that he will be going to the Mets. He did say that he understands that it won't be as good as the Red Sox, but it will be better than the Pirates. He just wants to make sure that he ends up somewhere and not end up being a free agent by the time the season starts. He does want to come to the West Coast, but, so far, no deals were made by either the Giants, Angels and Mariners. Although, it should be his intention to go to these three teams and work something out. He hopes that playing for the Mets won't be so bad and that they can at least make the playoffs. My dad and I are going up to Trail, B.C. next month for the torch run for the olympics. I don't know if Jason will be there since he's in Canada right now, but we will be visiting with his parents (who treat me like their own nephew) and we will be staying at my aunt's place."
And Minaya is my uncle and he says your story is a big fat LIE.
Mets Notes: Holliday, Rotation
For weeks now, we've heard the rumors connecting the Mets and Jason Bay, leaving many to wonder why the Mets seem reluctant to make a more concerted effort to pursue Matt Holliday as well. Howard Goldin reports that general manager Omar Minaya answered that question himself when he was the guest...
"Mets say hello to last place, last place say hello to the Mets."
Mets Notes: Holliday, Rotation
For weeks now, we've heard the rumors connecting the Mets and Jason Bay, leaving many to wonder why the Mets seem reluctant to make a more concerted effort to pursue Matt Holliday as well. Howard Goldin reports that general manager Omar Minaya answered that question himself when he was the guest...
"Mets will be behind the Nats in the East this season.
Posted by: BravesRed | December 27, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Looks like someone is going to be very disappointed then cause that it not happening anytime soon."
I don't think I will be disappointed, because Rizzo got off his butt and did something, unlike Minaya.
Mets Notes: Holliday, Rotation
For weeks now, we've heard the rumors connecting the Mets and Jason Bay, leaving many to wonder why the Mets seem reluctant to make a more concerted effort to pursue Matt Holliday as well. Howard Goldin reports that general manager Omar Minaya answered that question himself when he was the guest...
Mets will be behind the Nats in the East this season.
Mets Notes: Holliday, Rotation
For weeks now, we've heard the rumors connecting the Mets and Jason Bay, leaving many to wonder why the Mets seem reluctant to make a more concerted effort to pursue Matt Holliday as well. Howard Goldin reports that general manager Omar Minaya answered that question himself when he was the guest...
"Why are the Mets being talked about in a DBacks post?"
They need to talk somewhere, cause obviously Omar isn't going to do anything as always.
Diamondbacks Keeping Eye On Valverde
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been monitoring Jose Valverde's availability and will continue to do so, writes Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The Diamondbacks' agreement with Bob Howry could mean they're done shopping for bullpen help, but if Valverde's cost makes sense for Arizona, the te...
Why don't we all jump back on the Willingham bangwagon? He is better than Uggla and Cruz combined.
Atlanta Interested In Dan Uggla?
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Braves have "mild" interest in Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla, who they would place in left field. However, landing the 29-year-old might prove to be too costly for Braves GM Frank Wren. The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi writes that the Marlins wo...
Lind for Heyward straight up? Jays better be adding Zach Stewart and other prospects before Wren would even start listening.
Atlanta Interested In Dan Uggla?
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Braves have "mild" interest in Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla, who they would place in left field. However, landing the 29-year-old might prove to be too costly for Braves GM Frank Wren. The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi writes that the Marlins wo...
Braves better keep Burrell away, unless the Rays eat about $5+ million.
Discussion: Pat Burrell
Pat Burrell's move to the American League did not go as smoothly as he or the Rays hoped. Burrell left the World Series-winning Phillies to sign a two-year, $16MM free agent contract with Tampa Bay last January, and then suffered through a season's worth of injuries and inconsistency to finish ...
For the Dodgers to ever come close to having Jurrjens, they better start emptying the system.
Braves Rumors: Lowe, Vazquez, Glaus
Only a couple teams were interested in trading for Derek Lowe, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The clubs wanted the Braves to eat about half of the $45MM the right-hander will earn over the course of the next three years, so the Braves dealt Javier Vazquez instead. Here are the rest of Bowma...
Pirates, Royals.
Nationals Sign Eddie Guardado
The Nationals signed veteran left-hander Eddie Guardado to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. The deal is now official, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Fellow Nats beat writer Chico Harlan of the Washington Post reported that the sides agreed to a minor league deal, ...
At least they try unlike some teams.
Nationals Sign Eddie Guardado
The Nationals signed veteran left-hander Eddie Guardado to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. The deal is now official, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Fellow Nats beat writer Chico Harlan of the Washington Post reported that the sides agreed to a minor league deal, ...
I guess they will not go after Garland now?
Nationals Sign Eddie Guardado
The Nationals signed veteran left-hander Eddie Guardado to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. The deal is now official, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Fellow Nats beat writer Chico Harlan of the Washington Post reported that the sides agreed to a minor league deal, ...
http://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/6941455564
Here is the link.
Outfield Options For The Braves
The Braves have Nate McLouth, Melky Cabrera, Jordan Schafer, Jason Heyward and Matt Diaz under team control next year, but they could still go after an outfielder. ESPN.com's Jayson Stark says the Braves saved about $9MM by dealing Javier Vazquez. Jason Bay is too pricey for them, but Johnny Da...
And they sign another former Brave.
Royals Sign Brian Anderson
The Royals signed outfielder Brian Anderson to a one-year, Major League deal worth $700K. He can earn another $100K in incentives. MLB.com's Scott Merkin broke the news yesterday, while Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports added contract details. Anderson was acquired by the Red Sox from the White Sox...
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