MLB 2011-2012 Offseason Thread

**ClockShot** · 12-17-2011, 06:32 PM

Evening round-up from mlbtraderumors.com (getting it out of the way early since we already discussed today's big move/signing:

The only other news today comes from japan. The Nippon Ham Fighters are keeping their lips locked on who won the posting for Yu Darvish. Hell, even Darvish himself doesn't know who won. Details probably won't be released until the tuesday deadline when the Fighters choose to accept or reject the bid. Most people are saying the Blue Jays are favored to win.

Also, the Yakult Swallows accepted the $2.5 mil. bid for outfielder Norichika Aoki. No word on which team won the bidding. But, insiders say Aoki is "Ichiro Lite". The guy can swing a bat and has good defensive range, but got a bad throwing arm. The Mets, A's, and Nats. had interest in him.

12-17-2011, 06:32 PM	#11
ClockShot TPWW Fire Pro Champ Posts: 34,000	Evening round-up from mlbtraderumors.com (getting it out of the way early since we already discussed today's big move/signing: The only other news today comes from japan. The Nippon Ham Fighters are keeping their lips locked on who won the posting for Yu Darvish. Hell, even Darvish himself doesn't know who won. Details probably won't be released until the tuesday deadline when the Fighters choose to accept or reject the bid. Most people are saying the Blue Jays are favored to win. Also, the Yakult Swallows accepted the $2.5 mil. bid for outfielder Norichika Aoki. No word on which team won the bidding. But, insiders say Aoki is "Ichiro Lite". The guy can swing a bat and has good defensive range, but got a bad throwing arm. The Mets, A's, and Nats. had interest in him.