Around Baseball 2014

[GD]

How the hell can you put a price on a player after just one showcase?

According to sources, Jays have a verbal agreement with Guerrero Jr, which takes us out of competition for Moncada.

 

Not really.

[kgm1]

How the hell can you put a price on a player after just one showcase?

According to sources, Jays have a verbal agreement with Guerrero Jr, which takes us out of competition for Moncada.

 

They wrote this before his showcase. Badler wrote this in BA after the angels signed Baldoquin

 

Perhaps, though, the Angels have their sights set on a bigger target: Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada. As talented as the Angels are at the major league level, their farm system is lacking. If it’s not the worst in baseball, it’s certainly near the bottom of the pack. Signing the 19-year-old Moncada would give the Angels a young, potential franchise player in the minors to eventually boost a roster that leans toward older players, especially in the infield.

 

There’s a high level of excitement among scouts about the 2015 international signing class, but there’s no 16-year-old player in Latin America who is close to Moncada. If Moncada were subject to the 2015 draft, he would be the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick. The top player on Baseball America’s 2015 draft board is Florida high school shortstop Brendan Rodgers, a tremendous prospect who combines good tools with a high baseball IQ. Moncada won’t play shortstop, but he could play just about anywhere else on the field and his tools across the board are spectacular.

 

So if the Angels are willing to cut a deal in the neighborhood of $8 million for Baldoquin, what type of value would they place on Moncada? Or, for that matter, 21-year-old second baseman Andy Ibanez, the youngest player on Cuba’s 2013 World Baseball Classic team and another pool-eligible player? Living near Anaheim could also be a draw for Moncada, who’s believed to have family near the area.

 

The interest level among teams is huge, and with Moncada’s ability to play third base or second, the speed for center field and the offensive upside to go to an outfield corner if that’s where he fits best on a team, he would seemingly be a fit for just about any organization.

[kgm1]

What is also interesting about Moncada is he left legally on a Cuban passport. First one, wonder if this will start the landslide

[Angrioter]

What is also interesting about Moncada is he left legally on a Cuban passport. First one, wonder if this will start the landslide

 

BenBadler

Surprised me that some teams didn't realize this, but to be clear, Yoan Moncada can't sign an MLB deal. Money has to all go in the bonus.

[GD]

BenBadler

Surprised me that Alex Anthopoulos didn't realize this, but to be clear, Yoan Moncada can't sign an MLB deal. Money has to all go in the bonus.

 

fixed

[Angrioter]

fixed

 

I want this guy, or Andy Ibanez

[jaysfan2014]

They wrote this before his showcase. Badler wrote this in BA after the angels signed Baldoquin

 

Perhaps, though, the Angels have their sights set on a bigger target: Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada. As talented as the Angels are at the major league level, their farm system is lacking. If it’s not the worst in baseball, it’s certainly near the bottom of the pack. Signing the 19-year-old Moncada would give the Angels a young, potential franchise player in the minors to eventually boost a roster that leans toward older players, especially in the infield.

 

There’s a high level of excitement among scouts about the 2015 international signing class, but there’s no 16-year-old player in Latin America who is close to Moncada. If Moncada were subject to the 2015 draft, he would be the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick. The top player on Baseball America’s 2015 draft board is Florida high school shortstop Brendan Rodgers, a tremendous prospect who combines good tools with a high baseball IQ. Moncada won’t play shortstop, but he could play just about anywhere else on the field and his tools across the board are spectacular.

 

So if the Angels are willing to cut a deal in the neighborhood of $8 million for Baldoquin, what type of value would they place on Moncada? Or, for that matter, 21-year-old second baseman Andy Ibanez, the youngest player on Cuba’s 2013 World Baseball Classic team and another pool-eligible player? Living near Anaheim could also be a draw for Moncada, who’s believed to have family near the area.

 

The interest level among teams is huge, and with Moncada’s ability to play third base or second, the speed for center field and the offensive upside to go to an outfield corner if that’s where he fits best on a team, he would seemingly be a fit for just about any organization.

 

Haven't the Angels already destroyed their bonus pool from the Baldoquin signing? And other teams will likely be after him as well.

[43211234]

lol

 

James Wagner ‏@JamesWagnerWP 4m4 minutes ago

Overhearing a GM chew out what sounded like another GM about a trade proposal he didn't like on the phone in the lobby. #priceless

 

James Wagner ‏@JamesWagnerWP 2m2 minutes ago

There were lots of f-bombs.

 

AA has his Despair on already I see.

[Frenchsoup]

lol

 

James Wagner ‏@JamesWagnerWP 4m4 minutes ago

Overhearing a GM chew out what sounded like another GM about a trade proposal he didn't like on the phone in the lobby. #priceless

 

James Wagner ‏@JamesWagnerWP 2m2 minutes ago

There were lots of f-bombs.

 

100 percent Amaro lol

[z3r0s]

Buzz around twitter right now is that Markakis is about to sign a 4 year deal with the O's

 

this pleases me.

[Sammy225]

Buzz around twitter right now is that Markakis is about to sign a 4 year deal with the O's

 

That is kind of ugly lol.

[Angrioter]

jonmorosi

Jeff Francoeur signs minor-league deal with #Phillies that includes invite to big-league spring training.

[Sammy225]

According to MLB Trade Rumors...... Marlins are working out a $300M deal with Stanton...... Thats a lot of cake!

[Chappy]

And then they will trade him next year, lol.

[BTS]

Buzz around twitter right now is that Markakis is about to sign a 4 year deal with the O's

 

lmao

[reedjohnsonfan]

Marlins discussing a potential record breaking $300 million deal for Stanton. That would be really interesting given their history.

[Atothe]

Stanton could literally be more than half the team's payroll next year.

 

This will not work out, big men always break down

[KingKat]

And then they will trade him next year, lol.

 

Rumour is there's going to be a no-trade clause too which is really crazy.

[RealAccountant]

Lol @ giving a player 300 Million, wont be long before a billion dollar signing occurs

[GD]

Lol @ giving a player 300 Million, wont be long before a billion dollar signing occurs

 

wat

[jaysfan2014]

Lol @ giving a player 300 Million, wont be long before a billion dollar signing occurs

 

Not in our lifetime barring hyperinflation. A contract that expensive would bankrupt a ballclub.

[Angrioter]

Sources confirm #Rangers agree with Daniels, Levine on extensions. Both believed to receive 5-year deals

[jaysblue]

This will not work out, big men always break down

 

Manny didn't break down into his 30's - still one of the most dangerous threats.

[G-Snarls]

[G-Snarls]

Motherf***, he's gonna get the biggest contract in MLB history... from the MARLINS!

[Chappy]

Motherf***, he's gonna get the biggest contract in MLB history... from the MARLINS!

 

With full no trade I believe. Doesn't matter though, he will be demanding one in a couple years after their next fire sale.

[BTS]

Lesson learned from trading A HOF hitter for a bunch of prospects that busted?

[Chappy]

Lesson learned from trading A HOF hitter for a bunch of prospects that busted?

 

They are just trying to save face, only to stab their fan base in the face again when it suits them, that's their MO.

[G-Snarls]

With full no trade I believe. Doesn't matter though, he will be demanding one in a couple years after their next fire sale.

 

When he and Jose Fernandez get traded for the entire Mariners farm system?

[Chappy]

When he and Jose Fernandez get traded for the entire Mariners farm system?

 

It's inevitable.