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[KingKat]

Still doesn't make sense. He can dump that money elsewhere. Could we see Beane do something crazy and make Johnson a starter?

 

I'm not sure that you can just dump Anderson anywhere. The Jays are desperate for pitching and yet no one here wants them to give a rotation spot and 8 million dollars to such an unreliable option. Why would it be different for other teams?

[G-Snarls]

If Anderson goes the other way it's basically 2 million.

 

But why not get one someone cheaper and still move Anderson? Unless Orioles want him that badly. Even then I just can't see the A's relegating 10M to a closer. It goes against their entire belief system.

 

Besides, Dombrowski will probably trade Scherzer for Jim Johnson at the rate he's going.

[Angrioter]

Still doesn't make sense. He can dump that money elsewhere. Could we see Beane do something crazy and make Johnson a starter?

 

I'm not sure that you can just dump Anderson anywhere. The Jays are desperate for pitching and yet no one here wants them to give a rotation spot and 8 million dollars to such an unreliable option. Why would it be different for other teams?

 

 

Santos, Janssen or Delabar make more sense.

Gray or Brett

[KingKat]

But why not get one someone cheaper and still move Anderson? Unless Orioles want him that badly. Even then I just can't see the A's relegating 10M to a closer. It goes against their entire belief system.

 

Besides, Dombrowski will probably trade Scherzer for Jim Johnson at the rate he's going.

 

Because you can't move Anderson without money coming the other way. No one wants to allocate their free agent money to someone with his injury history.

[KingKat]

Santos, Janssen or Delabar make more sense.

Gray or Brett

 

Perhaps... The point was that Anderson going the other way was the way to make the Johnson deal make sense. Of course, at this point, it doesn't look like that deal is happening at all so it's all kind of moot.

[Abomination]

Hudson will get non-tendered by DBacks, sign me up!

 

I agree, no downside if the cost isn't high. If he isn't healthy then one of the kids can take over (provided he's not the only pitcher we sign).

[fatcowxlive]

Daniel Hudson is non-tendered, AA get on it!

 

Also A's acquire Jim Johnson in exchange for Jemail Weeks

[fatcowxlive]

WTF??? On both topics, lol.

Man the A's have been bu$y today... Kasmir for 2/$22M and Johnson trade (he's projected to get $10+M through arb). Wonder where the A's are whipping this money from? I guess they have enough money after letting go Chris Young & Grant Balfour

[jaysblue]

Hudson will get non-tendered by DBacks, sign me up!

 

Oh wow, I can't believe it. I love Hudson - have been a fan since he was drafted and coming up through the minors. He looked like he was going to be one of the better starters in baseball back in 2011! I'd love to see the Jays sign him up - likely won't be ready until July, but still wow!

[jaysblue]

Where did you here this? I thought they were going to avoid arb, the 2 TJ surgeries is scary, but not for what he'll get paid.

 

I'd love to see the Jays sign Daniel Hudson. He's a fantastic pitcher when healthy.

[Atothe]

Man the A's have been bu$y today... Kasmir for 2/$22M and Johnson trade (he's projected to get $10+M through arb). Wonder where the A's are whipping this money from? I guess they have enough money after letting go Chris Young & Grant Balfour

 

no way Jim Johnson gets anywhere near 10 million, maybe 6 or 7

[Abomination]

no way Jim Johnson gets anywhere near 10 million, maybe 6 or 7

 

He got 6.5 last year. He'll get more than 8, and 9 or so is highly likely.

[fatcowxlive]

no way Jim Johnson gets anywhere near 10 million, maybe 6 or 7

 

[mitchf]

HUDSON.. Wow let's get this done immediately.

[Dylan]

I'm expecting lots of big signings within the next few days.. things have finally started!

 

I have a feeling the mariners will be making 1-2 big signings soon.

[jaysblue]

It seems like Beltran (who has a 3/48 offer, maybe Royals or M's) and Salty (who has an offer from Marlins) are also going to sign today.

 

This is a really crazy day.

 

Everything might be done before the meetings next week lol.

[z3r0s]

Was this discussed earlier (don't feel like going back)

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/yankees-will-not-offer-over-200mm-to-cano.html

 

How much of that is posturing? I'd be tempted at that valuation.

 

That puts him at 37 at the end of the deal. What is JFaS's method, 5% increase in cost per win by year, .5 drop in WAR by year? (can't remember).

 

A 160 /7 year deal is 22.86MM yearly makes him 'worth it' almost every year of that deal.

[TRM]

The article on Yahoo suggested that the Nats and the Mariners would still likely go to 200.

 

Heck, I'd probably do 8x25, problem is AA won't go over 5 years.

[Dylan]

#Cubs name Eric Hinske as 1st base coach

[z3r0s]

Value calcs are NJH's department!

 

misappropriated credit... for shame

[Dylan]

Mariners Have Emerged As Major Players For Robinson Cano.. didn't they sign a big tv deal last year? I'm expecting a big offseason for them

[Abomination]

Mariners Have Emerged As Major Players For Robinson Cano.. didn't they sign a big tv deal last year? I'm expecting a big offseason for them

 

That could free up someone like Franklin maybe!

[TheHurl]

Hinske hired as the Cubs firstbase coach

[z3r0s]

That could free up someone like Franklin maybe!

 

I'd be on that in a second. I'd take Ackely as well.

[Dylan]

I'd be on that in a second. I'd take Ackely as well.

 

Bautista + prospect(s) for Iwakuma and Ackley?

[bowld]

Heath Bell headed to the Rays

[Dr. Dinger]

Bautista + prospect(s) for Iwakuma and Ackley?

 

Reported.

[jaysblue]

Bautista + prospect(s) for Iwakuma and Ackley?

 

Ewww

[Nox]

Bautista + prospect(s) for Iwakuma and Ackley?

 

Ban

[Dylan]

Doesn't have to be top prospects and then sign one of the outfielders remaining, just a thought lol

 

 

What would you give up for ackley?