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Emperor Smeat 11-29-2016 03:45 PM

Rich Hill sweepstakes has 4 teams in the mix (Yankees, Dodgers, Rangers, and Astros) with another 2 teams somewhat interested (Red Sox, Orioles).


Rick Porcello and Anthony Rendon took this year's awards for AL/NL Comeback Player of the Year.

ClockShot 11-29-2016 04:02 PM

I really don't want Rich Hill.

Think Yankees are gonna bide their time and see how the CBA talks go.

RP 11-29-2016 04:09 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBIES WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNS

Evil Vito 11-29-2016 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Damian Rey 2.0 (Post 4892925)
I think they can find a market for Bruce. Especially if they have a low asking price. As I've said before, I think they should try to flip Granderson as well unless they plan on starting him in c.f..

Nonetheless they're in a better spot today then yesterday.

C: d'Arnaud
1B: Duda
2B: Walker
SS: AssMan
3B: Wright (Reyes when Wright gets hurt)
LF: YOENIS GODDAMN MOTHERFUCKING CESPEDES!!!!!
CF: Granderson (Lagares vs. LHP)
RF: Conforto

Barring injury I'm fairly certain those would be the starting 8 come April 3rd. Bruce is a goner.

RP 11-29-2016 05:23 PM

CUBBIIES WIN IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damian Rey 2.0 11-29-2016 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4892954)
C: d'Arnaud
1B: Duda
2B: Walker
SS: AssMan
3B: Wright (Reyes when Wright gets hurt)
LF: YOENIS GODDAMN MOTHERFUCKING CESPEDES!!!!!
CF: Granderson (Lagares vs. LHP)
RF: Conforto

Barring injury I'm fairly certain those would be the starting 8 come April 3rd. Bruce is a goner.

You know how I feel about defense. Not sure I'd rely on Granderson holding up or producing much with that glove in center. But I can see that lineup as a worst case scenario for them should they not be able to move him, which I do think is an option.

Nonetheless, Cespedes signing is huge for them. They're now clearly a playoff caliber team with him there. They need to address 3rd base and the bullpen but as it stands they're in a good spot.

Nicky Fives 11-29-2016 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4892836)
Here's one you don't see every day.

Brewers sign 30-year old 1B Eric Thames to a 3 years, $15 million deal with a club option for a 4th year.

Thames hasn't played in the big leagues since 2012. They're gambling on his recent 3 year stint in Korea where he hit at a .348 clip with 124 HR and 379 RBI.

Worth the gamble for them in my eyes..... He's not going to produce at the same clip as he did in Korea, but if he could put up solid numbers they could trade him for some decent prospects or keep him and have themselves a 1B for years to come....

Also rumours in Toronto area are swirling that Encarnacion will make a decision by the end of the week and he will likely return to Torotno or head to Houston, with Toronto "showing him the most love"....

Ol Dirty Dastard 11-29-2016 11:39 PM

Like the idea of Eddie E and Morales as two mashers. Morales will hit well at Rogers Centre

Evil Vito 11-30-2016 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Damian Rey 2.0 (Post 4893284)
You know how I feel about defense. Not sure I'd rely on Granderson holding up or producing much with that glove in center. But I can see that lineup as a worst case scenario for them should they not be able to move him, which I do think is an option.

Nonetheless, Cespedes signing is huge for them. They're now clearly a playoff caliber team with him there. They need to address 3rd base and the bullpen but as it stands they're in a good spot.

Granderson played CF pretty much the entire second half last year and looked really solid. Sandy's shown a willingness to plug a square peg into a round hole when needed, and this might be one of those situations.

In addition to his bat a clubhouse leadership, it can't be discounted that Grandy's played at least 150 games in all three years he's been with the Mets. On a team notorious for having so many injuries, he's been the one guy they can count on to stay out there. So that's why I think they will trade Bruce but keep Grandy as opposed to dealing both.

Nicky Fives 11-30-2016 01:18 AM

Jays are linked with Bruce as well, which as a Jays fan, I want no part of.... I'd rather keep Saunders than Bruce....

Ol Dirty Dastard 11-30-2016 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicky Fives (Post 4893300)
Jays are linked with Bruce as well, which as a Jays fan, I want no part of.... I'd rather keep Saunders than Bruce....

both of them can stay far away

Damian Rey 2.0 11-30-2016 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4893291)
Granderson played CF pretty much the entire second half last year and looked really solid. Sandy's shown a willingness to plug a square peg into a round hole when needed, and this might be one of those situations.

In addition to his bat a clubhouse leadership, it can't be discounted that Grandy's played at least 150 games in all three years he's been with the Mets. On a team notorious for having so many injuries, he's been the one guy they can count on to stay out there. So that's why I think they will trade Bruce but keep Grandy as opposed to dealing both.

I get what you're saying. I just personally feel that if they go with him in center it's outta necessity. I'm not sure what he's gonna look like 150x out there at this point in his career.

Honestly, if I'm the Mets, I'm gunning for Dexter Fowler. Fuck it all and go all in. They have a young staff that will give them a shot to compete the next handful of years. Might as well go balls deep.

Evil Vito 11-30-2016 12:55 PM

I'd love Fowler on this team, but I'd be stunned if the Mets handed out another huge contract this winter. I think they're going to just shore up their bullpen, and maybe make an attempt at bringing back Kelly Johnson for a 3rd go-around without having to trade Tim Tebow to the Braves to get him next year.

Evil Vito 11-30-2016 12:57 PM

Ideally I'd like to see the Mets grab a righty reliever and a lefty reliever. I expect Bruce will help fill one of those needs via trade.

I'm also thinking that they'll have a triple threat match for the #5 starter spot between Wheeler, Lugo, and Gsellman. The winner goes into the rotation, the loser goes to AAA to stay stretched out, and the one who doesn't get pinned goes to the bullpen.

Ol Dirty Dastard 11-30-2016 01:57 PM

want want want Dexter Fowler. Jays need a proper leadoff hitter.

Droford 11-30-2016 06:29 PM

Orioles got Logan Verrett from the Mets for Cash

Frank Drebin 11-30-2016 08:32 PM

I think that needs its own thread.

Ruien 11-30-2016 09:09 PM

Who is Verrett?

Ruien 11-30-2016 09:10 PM

Feel like Vito would have mentioned his name at some point but never has.

Evil Vito 11-30-2016 09:26 PM

He was decent for the Mets in 2015 but sucked in 2016.

No great loss, they traded him because they needed to free a spot on the 40 man roster for Cespedes.

Evil Vito 11-30-2016 09:28 PM

No lockout, 5 year CBA has been reached.

Teams will no longer forfeit first round picks for free agents. Items that were heavily discussed including an international draft, 26 man roster, and adjusted September roster rules never came to fruition. Luxury tax thresholds are also set to increase each year.

Pretty much a huge win for the big market teams.

Evil Vito 11-30-2016 09:46 PM

Edwin Encarnacion to the Astros. 5 years, $115 million.

Evil Vito 11-30-2016 09:49 PM

Or not, his agent is refuting it

Emperor Smeat 11-30-2016 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ESPN
The sides have discussed the possibility of playing games outside of North America during the regular season in future seasons. It isn't known yet exactly where those games would be scheduled, but commissioner Rob Manfred has said publicly he would like to see regular-season games played in London.

Feels like that would be a lot better to do during Spring Training when traveling wouldn't be a big issue than possibly during a season. Either that or right at the start of the season like they do when giving games to Mexico and Japan.

Droford 11-30-2016 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4893550)
Edwin Encarnacion to the Astros. 5 years, $115 million.

His parrot probably wants 5 million

Emperor Smeat 11-30-2016 10:57 PM

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Evil Vito 12-01-2016 07:23 AM

Homefield advantage in the World Series is no longer determined by the All Star Game!!! Thank fuck.

The 15-day DL is also no more, now replaced with a 10-day DL.

Both very good changes, IMO.

Droford 12-01-2016 02:20 PM

How is a 10 day dl better?

Emperor Smeat 12-01-2016 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4893756)
Homefield advantage in the World Series is no longer determined by the All Star Game!!! Thank fuck.

The 15-day DL is also no more, now replaced with a 10-day DL.

Both very good changes, IMO.

Wouldn't be surprised if MLB missing out on having Game 7 of Cubs-Indians being in Chicago instead played a big role in ditching the homefield advantage stip from the All-Star game.

Evil Vito 12-01-2016 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Droford (Post 4893806)
How is a 10 day dl better?

Means some teams will be less gunshy about putting an injured player on the DL and calling up a replacement. Teams were carrying injured dudes on the roster and playing shorthanded because they didn't want to lose them for a full 2 weeks.

It also resulted in guys coming back from injury faster than they should've and promptly re-injuring themselves.

ClockShot 12-01-2016 06:05 PM

Luxury Tax cap goes a bit higher and higher each year. Hal can finally be happy.

Athletics slowly being phased out of revenue sharing.

ClockShot 12-01-2016 06:06 PM

And the Braves just got Jamie Garcia from the Cardinals for some prospects.

They're really going all out to put butts in the seats come opening day.

Damian Rey 2.0 12-01-2016 06:43 PM

Anybody have details about why Oakland is getting phased out?

Emperor Smeat 12-01-2016 07:29 PM

Seems to be due to them getting too many complaints over the years about the amount they were pocketing or claimed to be pocketing instead of investing right back into the team.

Maybe if they were using the money to help invest in a new stadium, it wouldn't be an issue but doesn't seem to be the case either since they have similar problems the Raiders have in the NFL.

Frank Drebin 12-01-2016 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClockShot (Post 4893863)
And the Braves just got Jamie Garcia from the Cardinals for some prospects.

They're really going all out to put butts in the seats come opening day.

Worked wonders for the Marlins.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4893896)
Seems to be due to them getting too many complaints over the years about the amount they were pocketing or claimed to be pocketing instead of investing right back into the team.

Maybe if they were using the money to help invest in a new stadium, it wouldn't be an issue but doesn't seem to be the case either since they have similar problems the Raiders have in the NFL.

Surprised it only happened to them. Wonder how they feel about that.

ClockShot 12-01-2016 09:27 PM

A lot of what I'm reading is that since you got Billy Beane playing "moneyball" and having a dirt cheap payroll, the front office isn't putting the revenue shared money back into the team, and the fact they're in a "large market" (A's pull fans from Giants turf) but stink right now isn't helping.

Large market union reps, if you will, have noticed this and brought it up during negotiations. I think most teams have done something relevant to improve their team one way or another over the years, and Oakland hasn't done nothing yet still collects.

Athletics right now are looking to either get out of Oakland or just get a new building. No such luck yet. They get that, they'll get the money back when the new CBA comes around.

ClockShot 12-01-2016 09:35 PM

Side note. I am bummed out that the home field stip during the All-Star Game got eliminated. Felt like the team's players who were in the mix that point played a little harder.

Oh well.

Droford 12-01-2016 09:53 PM

They should have upped the rosters to 26 but since that required limiting September roster size I get why they didn't.

Emperor Smeat 12-01-2016 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClockShot (Post 4893928)
A lot of what I'm reading is that since you got Billy Beane playing "moneyball" and having a dirt cheap payroll, the front office isn't putting the revenue shared money back into the team, and the fact they're in a "large market" (A's pull fans from Giants turf) but stink right now isn't helping.

Large market union reps, if you will, have noticed this and brought it up during negotiations. I think most teams have done something relevant to improve their team one way or another over the years, and Oakland hasn't done nothing yet still collects.

Athletics right now are looking to either get out of Oakland or just get a new building. No such luck yet. They get that, they'll get the money back when the new CBA comes around.

Even the notoriously cheapass Marlins dumped huge sums of money into the team a couple of times to avoid the union and other teams wrath. Sure one time involved duping the state in order to get a new stadium but still counts in the end.

Nicky Fives 12-02-2016 05:28 AM

I'd love for the Jays to trade for McCutchen, an excellent replacement for Bautista... Fowler would be a good get too, but I see him staying in Chicago....


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