Chris Young seemed like the goods, with a Princeton education and Randy Johnson's size. Just didn't materialize.

Astros sign Jose Veras. 1-year, $2 mil.

Mariners sign Jeremy Bonderman to a minor league deal.

Indians sign Scott Kazmir to a minor league deal.



If those two can find themselves again, they can turn out to be gold for Cleveland and Seattle.

Young was never a hard thrower though. Chris Volstad was supposed to be the second coming of him. :lol:

I kept drafting Chris Young as my last pick in my fantasy leagues and he always gave me a half chub when he threw four great starts to start the year...then never pitched again.

<font color=goldenrod>Young's a good fit in NY because he's a fly ball pitcher and benefits from the spacious dimensions of Citi Field. He actually made 20 starts last year (was called up midway through after recovering from his 2011 injury and never went on the DL again IIRC) so maybe he'll finally be able to put together 30 or so starts. He'll get you decent value for a back of the rotation guy.</font>

Chris Young was money back in 2006. He was always a solid starter. His issues le in staying of the dl.

I could have sworn Jon Daniels was going to be fired after trading Chris Young and Adrian Gonzalez for Adam Eaton.

Wow forgot all about that trade. Good gravy.

Chris Young will be this years Chris Capuano.

Probably the best trade Kevin Towers will ever make. Gave up an 8th pinning reliever in Akinora Otsuka and a journeyman starter in Adam Eaton and got a solid starter in young, and a premier first baseman on the cheap for 5 years in Gonzalez. Gonzo has been out of Petco for two years, and he has yet to even flirt with the power numbers he put up here. Man, I remember going ape shit when we got Gonzo.

Oh, and I'm sure JD gets a pass on that trade after hosing the Braves for Andrus and I believe Harrison. Then there's also the Josh Hamilton for Edinson Volquez trade. JD has made up for his terrible AGon trade, I think.

Was really hoping a deal could be made with Brian Wilson but seems like that's getting further away from reality every day. He should at least get signed to some sort of spirit leader/mascot role.

I bet the Rockies will sign Brian Wilson, because they are a horde of retards

<font color=goldenrod>I really hope the Mets can find a way to land Cody Ross. I have a hard time seeing it, since the Red Sox and Rangers are also interested...but he'd fit in quite nicely in the #5 spot and would provide some semblance of protection for Davis. Also I'm a huge sucker for right-lefty balance:

SS Tejada (R)
2B Murphy (L)
3B Wright (R)
1B David (L)
RF Ross (R)
LF Duda (L)
C Buck (R)
CF Nieuwenhuis (L)

Not gonna set the world on fire, but a solid 1-5 and better than last year. Hairston wouldn't be a bad alternative but he's pretty much useless against RHP and would probably have to wind up in a platoon situation.</font>

Whats the latest on Wilson these days anyways?

D-Backs sign Cody Ross to a 3-year deal. No word on what he's gettin' for money yet.

<font color=goldenrod>lol that dream lasted all of an hour. Never would have wanted to give him 3 years though so whatever.</font>

whoa

don't get rid of Parra, dickheads. I'm turning in my random if that happens

Upton too I guess but I'm pretty sure he's in his way out after this. Which I would be indifferent about.

Just keep Parra

<font color=goldenrod>*starts thinking of a potential trade that would see Upton land in Queens without totally gutting the farm system*

...I got nothing.</font> :(

They might trade Kubel but why? Especially after a comeback year. Maybe they think because of that this is when they can get the most back from him. Or maybe he's more expensive than Ross? I'll look that up when I get.

Just keep Parra goddamnit

Gerrardo Parra = Angel Pagan?

Arizona's got like 6 outfielders now

Nothing is gonna drop between all of one guys.

Sucks to be the Rangers right now.

Ended up not being able to resign Hamilton while loosing out on their #2 (Swisher) and #3 (Ross) options. Waited too long to consider other players which is why most of the remaining quality is already locked up or a bit too old for anything beyond a year or two.


Red Sox close to getting Joel Hanrahan from the Pirates mostly as insurance in case Bailey has problems or another injury as a closer but the trade could end up falling apart since the Pirates are asking for way too much. Rumors are at least Aceves and Iglesias with another 1-2 more players the Pirates want.

Sure hope that means they get desperate enough to inquire about alfonso soriano

I'm sure they can acquire one of the D'Backs 37 outfielders

Cody Ross is getting $26 mil. over 3 years. Which was reportedly what he wanted.

Red Sox are working on getting Joel Hanrahan from the Pirates. No word on what Pittsburgh is getting out of it yet.

Edwin Jackson also gets an $8 mil signing bonus.

Red Sox get the job done and get Joel Hanrahan and a PTBNL from the Pirates for Jerry Sands, Stolmy Pimentel, and 2 PTBNLs.

And with the D-Backs signing Cody Ross this morning, they're now looking to trade an outfielder. The most likely candidate at the moment is Jason Kubel.

Stoney Pimento

Would riot if they got rid of Parra.
Don't care if they get rid Upton.
Wouldn't understand why they would give up on Pollack or Eaton.

So Kubel I'm fine with. Makes the most sense too, signed Ross for similar money and I'm guessing they can get a lot back after the year Kubel had.

So yeah, that's the only move I approve of.

Did Swisher sign with someone? Heard the Indians were interested but not sure if they got him.

Raul Ibanez goes back to Seattle. 1-year, $2.75 mil. + $1.25 mil. in performance bonuses.

Indians still wooing him with stuff.

Joey, 26/3 is $8.6 mil per, Kubel is getting like $7.5 per

not sure why the DBacks need another outfielder.

He's actually signed with the D-Backs (don't tell Skippord)

http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...html#contracts

It says 2 years $16 mil but on the bottom it says 7.5 a year.

Supposedly the 2 PTBNL from the Red Sox are not prospects although the one being sent by the Pirates could be (low or mid level).

Pirates rumored to be getting Aceves and then a choice between Melancon, Morales, or Mortensen because the Red Sox have to free up 2 spots on the 40-man for Napoli and Drew. If The Pirates do send a prospect then its only one player from the list while the Red Sox send another prospect to the Pirates.