Angrioter Old-Timey Member Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Yankees in talks with Brewers about Aramis, Week and Juan Francisco.
Angrioter Old-Timey Member Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Brewers probably want Chris Stewart so they can hog all the framers. Source: Brewers asked for Cervelli
TheHurl Site Manager Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 Brewers probably want Chris Stewart so they can hog all the framers. as much as they've seemed to have a market there for quite a while, none of their other moves seem to point towards them having enough of a clue for this to be on purpose.
John_Havok Old-Timey Member Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 Nice deal for the Cards. So aside form Jay and Bourjos, pretty much their entire team is locked up through 2017 or beyond.
jaysfan2014 Old-Timey Member Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 Only matters to the Reds, Cubs, Pirates and Brewers.. whether St. Louis wins another World Series is another question. As for a dynasty, it depends on how the top prospects of the Cubs develop.. that team, along with the Pirates, could be a threat to the Cardinals in the next few years.
Laika Community Moderator Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Cool article on the Astros and their 'Ground Control' database system. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-formula-for-success-builds-on-its-own-5300746.php?t=b14ba26496d87bd7f9#/0
kgm1 Verified Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 great read , So my question is which team will be smart enough to hire the best Russian hacker ? hack the site and have some of the best info out there . Get it done and that would be huge advantage
z3r0s Old-Timey Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/03/white-sox-mariners-have-discussed-viciedo-deal.html oh my Mariners... oh my
Abomination Old-Timey Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Apparently the Mariners now want to deal for Viciedo. Someone needs to tell them that acquiring boatloads of players who can't play defense is NOT exploiting a market inefficiency!
ElNik2013 Old-Timey Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 3-way deal: Mariners get Viciedo and Sierra. Jays get Franklin. White Sox get Ackley.
LunchBox Verified Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Apparently the Mariners now want to deal for Viciedo. Someone needs to tell them that acquiring boatloads of players who can't play defense is NOT exploiting a market inefficiency! Just for fun, assuming the Mariners were allowed to play four outfielders simultaneously, which OF records more outs: A) Viciedo-Morrison-Saunders-Hart Marte-McCutchen-Polanco One of the boards' resident nerds should launch an investigation on the topic.
Laika Community Moderator Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Just for fun, assuming the Mariners were allowed to play four outfielders simultaneously, which OF records more outs: A) Viciedo-Morrison-Saunders-Hart Marte-McCutchen-Polanco One of the boards' resident nerds should launch an investigation on the topic. Haha. A) easily, but switch Saunders with Montero or Smoak and it might be close.
John_Havok Old-Timey Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Cool article on the Astros and their 'Ground Control' database system. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-formula-for-success-builds-on-its-own-5300746.php?t=b14ba26496d87bd7f9#/0 "The Astros are not the first team to build their own database, although they believe theirs rivals anyone's. The Cleveland Indians gained notoriety as the first to build a confidential system, called "DiamondView." The Boston Red Sox further popularized the trend with theirs, nicknamed "Carmine." The Jays system name? Despair
Laika Community Moderator Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 "The Astros are not the first team to build their own database, although they believe theirs rivals anyone's. The Cleveland Indians gained notoriety as the first to build a confidential system, called "DiamondView." The Boston Red Sox further popularized the trend with theirs, nicknamed "Carmine." The Jays system name? Despair System Of Understanding Various League-wide Acquired Key Information SOUVLAKI
xposbrad Verified Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Cards signed Aledmys Diaz. Ah, another one we were linked to that signed elsewhere. Looks like a 4 year deal.
Laika Community Moderator Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Kris Medlen exits while holding elbow. Should be fine, he's got two doesn't he? Welcome to the rotation Freddy Garcia! Maybe they'll reach out to Ervin now. They don't have the greatest depth: Minor Teheran Medlen - dead Beachy - recovering TJS-aholic Wood Floyd - May Hale Garcia JR Graham?
8D Verified Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 "The Astros are not the first team to build their own database, although they believe theirs rivals anyone's. The Cleveland Indians gained notoriety as the first to build a confidential system, called "DiamondView." The Boston Red Sox further popularized the trend with theirs, nicknamed "Carmine." The Jays system name? Despair Be nice after Beeston leaves. Right now it's called "The Beest"
Dylan Old-Timey Member Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/03/white-sox-mariners-have-discussed-viciedo-deal.html oh my Mariners... oh my lol, he seems like a good fit for them.
Abomination Old-Timey Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Law has a few articles up with Jays related content (and other interesting things). Not all of us saw the games, so some highlights from Law's notes: He starts out drooling over Buxton. Seems to like what he saw from Hutch, but thinks his stuff isn't all the way back yet (although close). Slider wasn't sharp in the outing he saw, but was impressed with Hutch's delivery. Drabek was a disaster, throwing mid to upper 80's with no command and a sloppy curve. Lawrie over-rotating at the plate which is sapping his power. (Law also says something about Lawrie being poor defensively so he had better hit well, so his observations may be a little suspect) Regarding Stroman, said there's no question about his ability to be a starter or his durability, only question is whether he can keep the ball down. Feels he may need to sacrifice some velocity to ensure a more consistent downhill plane, but if he can he'll be at least a legit mid-rotation guy.
Atothe Old-Timey Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Law has a few articles up with Jays related content (and other interesting things). Not all of us saw the games, so some highlights from Law's notes: He starts out drooling over Buxton. Seems to like what he saw from Hutch, but thinks his stuff isn't all the way back yet (although close). Slider wasn't sharp in the outing he saw, but was impressed with Hutch's delivery. Drabek was a disaster, throwing mid to upper 80's with no command and a sloppy curve. Lawrie over-rotating at the plate which is sapping his power. (Law also says something about Lawrie being poor defensively so he had better hit well, so his observations may be a little suspect) Regarding Stroman, said there's no question about his ability to be a starter or his durability, only question is whether he can keep the ball down. Feels he may need to sacrifice some velocity to ensure a more consistent downhill plane, but if he can he'll be at least a legit mid-rotation guy. was keith law one of the evalutors who originally said Lawrie wasn't a good defender at third?
Brenner Verified Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 All bat and no position is Lawrie's outdated scouting report.
Ehjays Verified Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Not sure if posted an article on toughest schedules in baseball >http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/2014-strengths-of-schedule-projected/
Ehjays Verified Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 In that article based on WAR he has the Jays with the third toughest schedule
KingKat Old-Timey Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 In that article based on WAR he has the Jays with the third toughest schedule And the Cards with the third easiest.
Angrioter Old-Timey Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 What has Barry been doing. "Training, working out. I like working out better than talking to people." Lind prefer "15 minutes workout"
Sammy225 Old-Timey Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Can't miss prospect Zach Stewart is heading to Atlanta. Did this guy not used to be the future of our rotation lol.
SpeedyGose Verified Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 So, Stanton hit a 550 foot HR today. No big deal.
z3r0s Old-Timey Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Rickie Weeks killing it in spring so far... go get him AA?
John_Havok Old-Timey Member Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Rickie Weeks killing it in spring so far... go get him AA? Rumour has it the Yankees are watching him closely in case Brian Roberts limbs all fall off one day in ST.
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