(2014) Winter Meetings Discussion Thread

[TwistedLogic]

[Sammy225]

Bahahahaha

 

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 49s49 seconds ago

#DBacks GM Dave Stewart on rumors that #RedSox are close to Miley deal: "We are not talking to Boston."

 

That settles that lol

[intentional wok]

So of all these "Insiders" ... Has anyone done any research to figure out which guys usually have good information and which guys consistanly spew out ********.

 

I don't follow any of this s*** on social media. Just read this Forum and other blogs and such to get news.

 

I'm not as much in the know as some on this board, but I've never felt like my follow of Ken Rosenthal was misplaced. From my experience, he tends to have at least a foundation for his smartphone tweeting. What's actually kind of funny is that he doesn't officially attach his name to, for instance, this Miley ******** going on. He simply retweets the guys doing the reporting. In this case, Morosi. It kind of allows him to get in on the breathless click-baiting but also lets him keep professional credibility by not taking actual credit for breaking out-and-out lies if that's what they turn out to be.

 

MLBTR is okay too, although, they and Rotoworld all tend to end up parroting each other. It's a lot more transparent if you follow all of them how much the information is pretty much up for grabs.

[King]

Miguel Montero is kind of awesome.

 

Before trade...

 

miguel montero @miggymont26 · Dec 8

Any of you know where do I'm going to ?

 

miguel montero retweeted

MLB @MLB · Dec 8

The @Cubs are reportedly talking a deal for @miggymont26 with @Dbacks: http://atmlb.com/1GcqLDG #WinterMeetings

 

miguel montero retweeted

Bob Nightengale @BNightengale · Dec 9

The Chicago #Cubs are on the verge of acquiring #Dbacks catcher Miguel Montero for prospects. Deal expected by end of day.

 

and more retweets...

 

miguel montero @miggymont26 · Dec 9

I want to say thank you to the Diamondbacks for 14 years in the organization. I made a lot of great friends and I’m going to miss them all.

 

miguel montero @miggymont26 · Dec 9

Excited for the next chapter in my career with a team with so much history and a bright future. See you soon Windy City!

 

 

miguel montero @miggymont26 · 20h 20 hours ago

Omg this Twitter account it's getting crazy lol

 

miguel montero @miggymont26 · 4m 4 minutes ago

I just been a Cubs for 24 hours and I love it lol

 

http://i.imgur.com/xwTo5Uy.png

 

Lmao

[King]

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 3m3 minutes ago

Two officials from the #Redsox and #Dbacks say there are no active trade discussions involving a potential Wade Miley trade.

[King]

Joel Sherman ‏@Joelsherman1 1m1 minute ago

Can confirm Rollins to #Dodgers #Phlllies believed to get 2 young Ps back

[King]

I want my cousin Antonio in Jays uniform.

 

Robert Murray ‏@RobertMurrayMLB 1m1 minute ago

Source: #Phillies trade LHP Antonio Bastardo to the #Pirates.

[King]

Marlins beat writer

 

clarkspencer ‏@clarkspencer 3m3 minutes ago

#Marlins thought they were close to deal for Miley but #dbacks pulled out.

[TwistedLogic]

lmao

[King]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago

Source: #Pirates close to acquiring Bastardo from #Phillies. First mentioned: @RobertMurrayMLB

[TwistedLogic]

Managers are dumn

Edit: And to follow up on that, Bud Black is currently on MLB Network, absolutely destroying the Padres leverage as we speak.

[King]

Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 2m2 minutes ago

The #Dodgers' acquisition of Jimmy Rollins is more or less done, says a source who adds some minor details are being worked out.

 

Dodgers beat writer

[King]

Joel Sherman ‏@Joelsherman1 29s30 seconds ago

#Pirates giving up a minor Lge pitcher Joely Rodriguez to #Phillies for Antonio Bastardo

[TwistedLogic]

 

miguel montero @miggymont26 · 20h 20 hours ago

Omg this Twitter account it's getting crazy lol

 

Doesn't surprise me. Cubs have a f***ing insane contingent of internet fans. Back in PSD's heyday when it was probably the most active sports forum in the world, Cubs board destroyed even Yankees and Red Sox boards in activity.

 

Jays seem to have an immense amount of online fans too.

 

 

Robert Murray ‏@RobertMurrayMLB 1m1 minute ago

Source: #Phillies trade LHP Antonio Bastardo to the #Pirates.

 

I like this kid. Seems to actually have some legitimate news every now and again, and carries himself a lot more professionally than that chump Cotillol.

[Angrioter]

 

 

 

Doesn't surprise me. Cubs have a f***ing insane contingent of internet fans. Back in PSD's heyday when it was probably the most active sports forum in the world, Cubs board destroyed even Yankees and Red Sox boards in activity.

 

Jays seem to have an immense amount of online fans too

 

Incluying one good looking and hooker lover Dominican.

[King]

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 25s25 seconds ago

The Marlins and the Dodgers are in serious talks about a deal that would involve Dee Gordon going to MIA, Andrew Heaney to LAD.

 

Holy f***!

[GD]

lol marlins

[NorthOf49]

I'm not an Andrew Heaney guy but yeah, that's probably not a good idea lol.

 

Now that he's not in the same division as the Blue Jays, I'm finding it a lot of fun to cheer for Friedman.

[burlingtonbandit]

Thank god we didn't trade for Gordon. That'd be like giving up Norris..

[GreekFatAss]

Come on Miami, wouldn't you love a SS like Jose Reyes? Heaney for Reyes straight up? (I can dream right?)

[burlingtonbandit]

 

 

 

Doesn't surprise me. Cubs have a f***ing insane contingent of internet fans. Back in PSD's heyday when it was probably the most active sports forum in the world, Cubs board destroyed even Yankees and Red Sox boards in activity.

 

Jays seem to have an immense amount of online fans too.

 

All Toronto teams do. Raptors have a massive following on RealGM and Leafs are the Leafs.

[King]

Bill Shaikin ‏@BillShaikin 1m1 minute ago

Haren said he might retire (and walk away from $10 million) if traded outside SoCal. @Buster_ESPN: LAD has talked about Haren/Gordon to MIA.

[TDotttt2005]

Eduardo A. EncinaVerified account ‏@EddieInTheYard

 

#Orioles had preliminary discussions w/ #Pirates on Travis Snider for Matusz deal but there doesn't seem to be much progress at the moment.

 

 

Thoughts on this? I cant tell who would be giving up too much.

[Angrioter]

Gordon for Heaney?

 

Snider to the O's?

[King]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 28s28 seconds ago

Source confirms #Marlins, #Dodgers talking about Dee Gordon/Haren to MIA and Heaney-plus to LAD. First reported: @Buster_ESPN.

 

Andy Martino ‏@MartinoNYDN 38s38 seconds ago

Source: #Marlins getting Gordon from #Dodgers for Andrew Heaney. Deal agreed to, sorting through final paperwork. @Buster_ESPN said close

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Bill Shaikin ‏@BillShaikin 1m1 minute ago

Haren said he might retire (and walk away from $10 million) if traded outside SoCal. @Buster_ESPN: LAD has talked about Haren/Gordon to MIA.

 

How does a deal even happen at this point? That is some bold shooting your employer in the foot (not that I disagree with it, but still).

[xposbrad]

I'm not an Andrew Heaney guy but yeah, that's probably not a good idea lol.

 

Now that he's not in the same division as the Blue Jays, I'm finding it a lot of fun to cheer for Friedman.

 

Friedman about to fleece Miami if it's Gordon for Heaney straight up.

[Atothe]

Friedman is having an awesome off season.

[burlingtonbandit]

Wow. Massive deal for Dodgers....

 

[GD]

yes Friedman