(2014) Winter Meetings Discussion Thread

[Frag]

Odd trade for the Marlins.

[TwistedLogic]

This is already a hilarious trade for the Marlins, and if Haren retires now, it becomes a complete joke.

[burlingtonbandit]

Ironic considering I made a worst owner in sports list in the OT forum even though Loria might not have any part in this. Marlins franchise is doomed.

[ace3113]

ZiPS and Steamer think Barnes was the Marlins best catcher lol.

 

I like Realmuto better, at least defensively. Barnes is probably better as a second baseman or super utility guy.

[burlingtonbandit]

This is already a hilarious trade for the Marlins, and if Haren retires now, it becomes a complete joke.

 

Haren probably isn't worth his salary at this point. Miami could of traded for him knowing he will retire and Dodgers wanted his salary off the books.

[reedjohnsonfan]

Can someone confirm what the rules are for this? Seems like there should be some sort of compensation if Haren retires?

[HERPDERP]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal now9 seconds ago

Sources: #Nationals in active discussions with multiple clubs on both Clippard, Detwiler.

 

aww yiss

[Angrioter]

ken rosenthal ‏@ken_rosenthal now9 seconds ago

sources: #nationals in active discussions with multiple clubs on both clippard, detwiler.

 

Aww yiss

 

no aa, nooo

[GreekFatAss]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal now9 seconds ago

Sources: #Nationals in active discussions with multiple clubs on both Clippard, Detwiler.

 

aww yiss

 

I want me some Clippard. Only if it doesn't cost to much, the $ should keep his trade value relatively light I would think.

[King]

no aa, nooo

 

Hey Ang, did you see Antonio Bastardo was traded to Pittsburgh? What do you think?

[Angrioter]

Hey Ang, did you see Antonio Bastardo was traded to Pittsburgh? What do you think?

I wanted see him in Jays uniform, but I like the Pirates

[jerb]

 

Joel Sherman Verified account

‏@Joelsherman1

Here Ervin Santana is going to #Twins

[King]

Nice! Good sign for the Twins. Wonder what the $$ will be.

[jerb]

Other tweet was deleted.

 

 

Joel Sherman Verified account

‏@Joelsherman1

Going to rephrase on Ervin Santana: Hearing #Twins pushing to get deal with Santana.

[xposbrad]

Does Miami even have a GM? Like who in their front office gets fired for approving this deal?

[GreekFatAss]

Other tweet was deleted.

 

 

Joel Sherman Verified account

‏@Joelsherman1

Going to rephrase on Ervin Santana: Hearing #Twins pushing to get deal with Santana.

 

Santana sure is a big tease, watch him end up somewhere else and leave the Twins empty handed.

[jerb]

 

Gregor Chisholm Verified account

‏@gregorMLB

#BlueJays haven't ruled out adding a FA 2B but it would only be on a short-term deal. According to AA, nothing above three years.

 

 

Gregor ChisholmVerified account

‏@gregorMLB

AA on 2B: "If we can get a mainstay there that would be great. I think free agent wise, the guys we're looking at would be more short term."

[Deadpool]

 

Gregor Chisholm Verified account

‏@gregorMLB

#BlueJays haven't ruled out adding a FA 2B but it would only be on a short-term deal. According to AA, nothing above three years.

 

 

Gregor ChisholmVerified account

‏@gregorMLB

AA on 2B: "If we can get a mainstay there that would be great. I think free agent wise, the guys we're looking at would be more short term."

 

Bring on the new Japanese guy, at least that's what I'm getting from that quote... Of course Boras saying "yeah, the Jays totally have interest in my client of whom you've never heard..." wouldn't exactly be an unthinkable tactic to get people interested in a client of whom they've never heard...

[King]

Billy Beane: "Y'all should read FanGraphs, they pretty much have a bug in our office."

 

lol

 

 

Apparently the Dodgers are paying all 10 mil. of Harens contract, for the Marlins.

[Undefeated_JaysFan]

 

Gregor Chisholm Verified account

‏@gregorMLB

#BlueJays haven't ruled out adding a FA 2B but it would only be on a short-term deal. According to AA, nothing above three years.

 

 

Gregor ChisholmVerified account

‏@gregorMLB

AA on 2B: "If we can get a mainstay there that would be great. I think free agent wise, the guys we're looking at would be more short term."

 

How do you embed the tweets?

[wardhenke1]

So......this means no Jed Lowrie? f*** off AA; just sign him already FFS.

[jerb]

How do you embed the tweets?

 

Take the number from the end of the tweet URL (

) and put tweet tags around it:

 

[tweet]542847304940523520[/*tweet]

 

Without the *

[Undefeated_JaysFan]

Take the number from the end of the tweet URL (

) and put tweet tags around it:

 

[tweet]542847304940523520[/*tweet]

 

Without the *

 

 

 

Thank you

[King]

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 56s57 seconds ago

The Miami #Marlins and Texas #Rangers are now in active trade talks with the #Dbacks for Wade Miley after talks stalled with #Redsox.

[GD]

... so there were talks ...

 

lol, social media

 

MARLINS PLEASE

[King]

lol

 

 

 

Houston Astros Verified account

‏@astros

Note: the date of the Taylor Swift 1989 tour show at #MMP is subject to change if it conflicts with an #Astros postseason home game.

[King]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal now3 seconds ago

#RedSox have agreement in principle for #DBacks’ Miley, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. AZ will get Webster, De La Rosa and a minor leaguer.

 

Fuuuuuuuuuck

[Governator]

Question:

 

Before advanced statistics became so easily accessible and relied upon, how on earth did GMs connect with potential trade partners and what did they use to value players? Just typical batting average, home runs & RBIs? The good ol' scout?

 

Also was there a time when trades weren't part of the game?

[Angrioter]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal now3 seconds ago

#RedSox have agreement in principle for #DBacks’ Miley, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. AZ will get Webster, De La Rosa and a minor leaguer.

 

Fuuuuuuuuuck

 

Then, we don't have the pieces to trade for Miley.

 

2 MLB ready starter + prospect C

[Atothe]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal now3 seconds ago

#RedSox have agreement in principle for #DBacks’ Miley, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. AZ will get Webster, De La Rosa and a minor leaguer.

 

Fuuuuuuuuuck

 

Stewart lied to us, #CraftyStewart