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[Bluejays0988]

Thought it was too good to be true!

[Boxcar]

Profar was involved?

 

No, dumbass, now he has a spot on the Rangers' infield.

[GD]

Tigers hire Vizquel as 1B coach.

[GD]

This is old news lol

 

whoops lol

[G-Snarls]

Michael Weiner (MLBPA union chief) has died

[z3r0s]

Anyone see the Steamers predictions for Lawrie next year? I'm in favour of this projection

 

.344 wOBA, 115 wRC+, 3.7 WAR in 138 games

[Angrioter]

Anyone see the Steamers predictions for Lawrie next year? I'm in favour of this projection

 

.344 wOBA, 115 wRC+, 3.7 WAR in 138 games

 

I hate that correlation.

115 wRC+ = 4-5 WAR in 138 games lol

[Abomination]

Apparently Jhonny Peralta has a 4/52 offer in hand.

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/jhonny-peralta-seeking-56-75mm.html

 

I don't even really know what it is about him, but he just feels like a landmine.

 

He's been all over the place in batting average, but he's probably worth it (at least at 4/52).

 

You have to wonder about something like signing Peralta, then trading Reyes to the Cards for a pitcher + Wong or something.

[jaysblue]

Isn't Peralta now looking for a deal close to $75 million? Updated on MLB trade rumours.

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/jhonny-peralta-seeking-56-75mm.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MlbTradeRumors+%28MLB+Trade+Rumors%29

[Abomination]

What would you project Peralta at, like 2.5 WAR this year? So in the area of 7 WAR over a 4-year deal, $7-8 million per projected win. I'd probably do that if I though Reyes would return a St. Louis pitcher, but I really don't.

 

That sounds about right, but probably closer to 8 WAR over the 4 years. I have no idea if Reyes would fetch a pitcher or not, but it would certainly be a good way to cover two holes at no extra cost.

[Angrioter]

 

Rangers, no Jays

[jaysblue]

Another knuckle ball pitcher?

 

Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker reports that Tomo Ohka is drawing interest from several teams including the Orioles.

The 37-year-old, who hasn't appeared in the majors since 2009, is attempting to reinvent himself as a knuckleballer in the independent leagues. He should be able to secure a minor league deal with a spring training invitation someplace this winter.

Patrick Newman on Twitter

 

To fill a rotation spot in Buffalo, I'd take a shot on him.

[jaysblue]

This blows, he was a great Target for our 5th spot.

 

Hopefully AA brings in someone like Gavin Floyd, Scott Baker, Jeff Niemann on the cheap for the 5th spot if he could. Floyd would be my target since he's proven he can be a capable mid-rotation guy. He'd be great value.

[Abomination]

To fill a rotation spot in Buffalo, I'd take a shot on him.

 

We don't need any spots filled in Buffalo (for once). More generally though, I do think that teams should take a shot on some guy late in the draft who has excellent pitchability but without major league stuff, and develop them strictly as a knuckleballer.

[KingKat]

To fill a rotation spot in Buffalo, I'd take a shot on him.

 

Actually it could be pretty awesome to have someone in AAA that catchers could practice receiving knuckleballs against. Would instantly eliminate the need to carry Nickeas.

[Abomination]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/2013-disabled-list-team-data/

 

Man, look at that loooooong line for our pitchers ... and that was with Dickey pitching 1/2 the year when he probably shouldn't have been.

[Angrioter]

Janssen out

[GD]

Smith is a solid reliever but that's dumb.

[Angrioter]

Holy f*** the Angels are awful.

 

Jesse Crain 2,0 deal

[GD]

hahahahahaha

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Even f***ing Toronto FC is having a more fruitful offseason! Just pulled off a transfer for Jermain Defoe, wow.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Holy f*** the Angels are awful.

 

The deal is really not that bad... Smith is a fantastic reliever who will give them 60-70 innings. IIRC Scott Downs had an identical contract and easily earned his money.

 

The Angels have no idea how to spend money, but this is not a terrible contract.

[GD]

Even f***ing Toronto FC is having a more fruitful offseason! Just pulled off a transfer for Jermain Defoe, wow.

 

Wait what the f***? 20 minutes ago I heard they paid 9.5m for Gilardino.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Wait what the f***? 20 minutes ago I heard they paid 9.5m for Gilardino.

 

6M for Defoe. Guy is still in his prime. He's looked fantastic for Tottenham when they''ve played in Europe the last few months.

 

I LOVE this move. I'll be at the home opener specifically because of this move. Tim Leiweke (sp) is god damn leader of men.

[GD]

6M for Defoe. Guy is still in his prime. He's looked fantastic for Tottenham when they''ve played in Europe the last few months.

 

I LOVE this move. I'll be at the home opener specifically because of this move. Tim Leiweke (sp) is god damn leader of men.

 

Are we getting Gil as well?

[GD]

6M for Defoe. Guy is still in his prime. He's looked fantastic for Tottenham when they''ve played in Europe the last few months.

 

I LOVE this move. I'll be at the home opener specifically because of this move. Tim Leiweke (sp) is god damn leader of men.

 

Wet blanket

 

cathalkelly ‏@cathalkelly 2m

Rumour control: Just spoke to someone at Toronto FC. Jermain Defoe hasn't signed with the club. Neither has Gilardino.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Wet blanket

 

cathalkelly ‏@cathalkelly 2m

Rumour control: Just spoke to someone at Toronto FC. Jermain Defoe hasn't signed with the club. Neither has Gilardino.

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenhams-jermain-defoe-agrees-transfer-2854640

 

The Mirror is a massive tabloid but it's been all over the news. TSN just reported it too.

 

Wtf

[Chappy]

Nelson Cruz seeking 4-year 75M deal

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/nelson-cruz-seeking-four-year-75mm-deal.html

 

Normally I don't laugh at agents' high contract demands, but this is so far beyond the realm of sanity that it's almost unbelievable. Cruz has been a below-average player for 3 years now, just got hit for PEDs, and is 33. Any more than 1/10 is probably too much.

 

Yikes, he is in for a reality check.

[GD]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenhams-jermain-defoe-agrees-transfer-2854640

 

The Mirror is a massive tabloid but it's been all over the news. TSN just reported it too.

 

Wtf

 

This f***ing team I don't even know.

[Dylan]

18.75 year average for cruz? That is insane.