Around Baseball 2014

[ElNik2013]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/russell-martin-to-meet-with-four-teams.html

 

 

Thanks...and good to know Jeff Blair doesn't post here.

[ElNik2013]

On the other hand, does this prove that Blair wasn't making this up and that there are a bunch of loudmouths on this board who, when proven wrong, just go on in their little world?

 

Who really knows.

[Abomination]

Martin to meet with four teams with the Jays being one of them! so far! Cubs have already had thier meeting!

 

What do we need to offer Martin 4/ 17.5 ? What we thinking here? Or will we need a bigger hammer?

 

Also question part 2 if we sign Martin do you trade navarro( Cubs) or keep him?

 

I expect Martin to get around 5/70 (14 per). As for trading Navarro, I think you look at the Dodgers (add Happ or Estrada and get Van Slyke?) or perhaps the Mariners straight up for Saunders.

[GD]

I expect Martin to get around 5/70 (14 per). As for trading Navarro, I think you look at the Dodgers (add Happ or Estrada and get Van Slyke?) or perhaps the Mariners straight up for Saunders.

 

Did you miss the part where Andrew Friedman went there

[Angrioter]

Did you miss the part where Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi went there, and AA still with us?

 

Corregi eso por ti!

[BTS]

I expect Martin to get around 5/70 (14 per). As for trading Navarro, I think you look at the Dodgers (add Happ or Estrada and get Van Slyke?) or perhaps the Mariners straight up for Saunders.

 

You're barking up the wrong tree now with LA.

[kgm1]

LA has been down that road with Dionner. He got too lazy and out of shape for them. They will be the ones chasing Martin because they believe in Pitch framing and defensive runs saved.

 

That said I don't think Martin goes back there after they cut him. I think they Jays rumor on Martin is just that! " Rumor" We have more of a chance of Navarro coming to camp in shape and I don't believe that will happen either.

[Abomination]

You're barking up the wrong tree now with LA.

 

I'm not so sure, but we'll know fairly early on imo. It's unlikely Martin will be going there, there's almost nothing else on the FA list for catchers, and their catchers last year were a disaster (negative WAR, although I haven't looked up their framing stats). LA has a big mess in the outfield to sort out and needs some pitching at a reasonable price. I think it's actually a decent fit for both teams.

[GD]

It's unlikely Martin will be going there

 

I'm not sure why you say this. Also, Ellis ~= Navarro.

[Abomination]

I'm not sure why you say this. Also, Ellis ~= Navarro.

 

Because the Dodgers basically told him to take a pay cut or they would send him packing (which they did)? I doubt he's going to be inclined to go back.

[jays_fever]

What's Martin's projected war included framing?

[NorthOf49]

I'm not sure why you say this. Also, Ellis ~= Navarro.

Martin is less likely to sign with the Dodgers than not sign with the Dodgers. Also, you didn't even predict Martin to them in the contest...

[GD]

What's Martin's projected war included framing?

 

one crapton

 

Martin is less likely to sign with the Dodgers than not sign with the Dodgers. Also, you didn't even predict Martin to them in the contest...

 

I expect them to be in the running.

[BTS]

I'm not so sure, but we'll know fairly early on imo. It's unlikely Martin will be going there, there's almost nothing else on the FA list for catchers, and their catchers last year were a disaster (negative WAR, although I haven't looked up their framing stats). LA has a big mess in the outfield to sort out and needs some pitching at a reasonable price. I think it's actually a decent fit for both teams.

 

Navarro is replacement-level. I imagine that Friedman, Zaidi and their team are aware of this.

[BTS]

What's Martin's projected war included framing?

 

Like 4-5

[jaysfan2014]

Yankees sign OF Chris B. Young to a 1-year/$2.5M+incentives deal.

 

[Angrioter]

Yankees sign OF Chris B. Young to a 1-year/$2.5M+incentives deal.

 

 

f***.....Now we have to pay 7,5M to Aoki!!

[bendera3]

f***.....Now we have to pay 7,5M to Aoki!!

 

Ichiro is a free agent. I know he's old but he still seems to get on base at a decent clip. I don't know how much he'd cost but i don't think he'd be a bad player to have as a semi regular.

[Deadpool]

Ichiro is a free agent. I know he's old but he still seems to get on base at a decent clip. I don't know how much he'd cost but i don't think he'd be a bad player to have as a semi regular.

 

I like the idea of Ichiro as a 4th OF, but probably not the sort of player I'd want to rely on for my everyday left field duties..

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Odd thing, I was just looking at both of those two players. Was wondering would a Aoki,Ichiro platoon in Lf play? Both would come cheap and can hit, steal some, and spell joey in Rf. That plus both might be less then Melky or a Cruz combined!

[Abomination]

Odd thing, I was just looking at both of those two players. Was wondering would a Aoki,Ichiro platoon in Lf play? Both would come cheap and can hit, steal some, and spell joey in Rf. That plus both might be less then Melky or a Cruz combined!

 

Nothing like the good 'ol lefty-lefty platoon. On a side note, now crazy is it that BOTH lefties actually hit LHP slightly better...

[BTS]

Ichiro is replacement-level now. Gose can do the 4th OF job better, and for a lot cheaper.

[NorthOf49]

Ichiro has been a well-below-average offensive player for the past four seasons... and now he's 41. Guy should have retired in 2011. And he apparently sticks to himself, wouldn't be the type of veteran influence that Mark DeRosa or Raul Ibanez are.

[BTS]

Ichiro has been a well-below-average offensive player for the past four seasons... and now he's 41. Guy should have retired in 2011. And he apparently sticks to himself, wouldn't be the type of veteran influence that Mark DeRosa or Raul Ibanez are.

 

It's painful watching him now. One of my favourite players ever, but now I'll remember him as the washed up vet clinging to his career.

[jaysblue]

Imagine Ichiro, and Kawasaki on the same team! The marketing this team could do!!!!

[jaysblue]

Nice deal by the Yankees signing Chris Young. Can't go wrong with that signing.

[LongTimeReader]

Ichiro really needs to retire already, he probably provides negative value next year

[jaysblue]

Ichiro really needs to retire already, he probably provides negative value next year

 

He should probably sign a one-day contract with the Mariners and then retire.

 

If he wants to play again for one more season, sign with the Mariners and then call it a day.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Ichiro really needs to retire already, he probably provides negative value next year

 

So close to 3000 hits in the majors. I can see why he'd want to give it one last crack.

[Chappy]

Joel Sherman ‏@Joelsherman1 9m9 minutes ago

#Rays are moving closer to dealing Jeremy Hellickson to an NL team. Likely this week

 

Did they announce their new GM yet?