Pendleton

I'll take Jose Pirela. Can someone PM next for me? Have to run

Can't disregard the fact that relievers are completely volatile and even great ones fall apart at the drop of a hat. It's so much better to fill a pen with inexpensive lottery tickets and then fortify as needed through the year, rather than spending big on relievers in the off season.

My bad, I have no idea what I'm doing out here.

I'll take Shane Greene. P2F is up

I had Joe Ross and not Seung Hwan Oh on my keeper list. Other than that mine is all good.

Sent my keeper list to spitting, going to be tied up for the rest of the day.

Apologies to those who sent trade ideas but I'm just not going to have time to engage today. Will get my keepers set when I get a moment tonight.

Looking to make last minute moves to acquire a good RP and a bat before I set my keepers.

The Texas Rangers are pushing pitcher Matt Bush to add a changeup into his repertoire as he continues to stretch out into a starter. Bush had previously relied on a blazing 95-100 mph fastball with an 80 mph curve mixed in to keep hitters honest. Successful two pitch starters are rare, and the push to get Bush more comfortable using his changeup in games is a sign that they know this. For what it's worth, Evan Grant reports that the Rangers and manager Jeff Banister are impressed with the quality of his offering, it's just a matter of building up confidence. Out of 28 total pitches in a Sunday spring training outing, two were changes, which marks a significant increase in the usage of the pitch. This news shows that the Rangers appear to be serious about the Matt Bush in the rotation experiment. His progress is worth monitoring, as his fastball is truly a plus-plus pitch and the converted infielder could be a very intriguing player come draft time. He's currently being picked deep in the reserve rounds, 484th overall according to NFBC, so he wouldn't cost much to acquire. Texas has a dearth of talent in the rotation, and someone of Bush's talent could make noise if given the chance.

Bautista and Tampa were linked last off season as well and he lives nearby. If he signs anywhere that would seem to be the most likely fit.

His profile reads a little bit like a young Donaldson IMO.

Kind of ridiculous that you even need to explain this. 1 year $2M would be low risk even in hockey where salaries are a fraction the size.

Oh ok

Oh really?

Sens retained 18% of Brassard's contract, works out to 900k staying on the books next year. Sounds like they do already have a deal lined up to flip Cole.

Who is that beside Vlad? Slight difference in build.

I'm going go ahead and ban you from trading for any Blue Jays, it's just best for all of us.

I like that for you even before the injury.

Trying to find playing time for Reed in the corner IF?

I don't recall posting that ^

Cool story Gbill, but no one cares.

You talk too much

Or maybe I am, who can really say?

FC?

I don't agree to that