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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Dec 4, 2014 22:19:54 GMT -5
TRW, I like the Markakis signing for the Braves, but mind you, hes probably by favorite player not named Andrew McCutchen so I am a biased homer. But I really do think he will do well in Hotlanta. Plays great def, gets on base, HAS power just hasnt shown it. Playing at home, change of scenery could do him wonders. Mind you, I have no ing idea what the Braves are doing if they trade Upton. I liked the Miller/Heyward swap for them and didnt see it as a sign of rebuilding.
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Post by punksnotdead on Dec 4, 2014 23:56:01 GMT -5
According to "un-named sources", the Yankees have made a "blow the competition away" type offer to Jon Lester. Apparently the Yankees have decided that they would prefer to over-pay for Lester, rather than sign somebody like Scherzer or Shields, which would recquire the Yankees to lose a compensatory Draft Pick. It' up to Lester where he wants to go, but based on reports, the Yankees have made the largest offer by miles, in terms of length and dollar amount. Pretty much my worst nightmare, the Yankees deciding to swoop in and throw the checkbook at Lester. Scherzer isn't worth anywhere near his asking price outside of that ballpark, and Shields is Shields. That's why Lester is setting the market pace right now. If the Cubs don't get Lester they are going to turn around and have to make a deal for Cole Hamels if they truly want an ace. I'm completely good with that move, but it's easier to just hold onto pieces and overpay Lester. Missing out on Lester might also force them into making a move on David Price a year before they were planning on it. That's a big decision on Lester. I suppose not though if the offer is really that much bigger than the 135m mark. We are seemingly infatuated at the Red Sox and Yankees flip-flopping though.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 5, 2014 1:13:22 GMT -5
All I'm looking/hoping for out of New York is the re-signing of Robertson and then bringing in one of the big three (Scherzer, Lester, Shields) along with Andrew Miller. That and a low-budget shortstop, whether that be via trade for a guy like Starlin Castro, Alexei Ramirez or a two/three year deal signing of somebody like Asdrubal Cabrera.
Not too much to ask, right? Right?
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Post by Chip on Dec 5, 2014 10:20:00 GMT -5
i want nothin to do with any of the "big 3" pitchers. it's just gonna be ANOTHER contract the Yankees will regret in a couple years.
get Brandon McCarthy back....hope CC doesnt suck AGAIN, and if he does, wait for the trade deadline to pick up a rental.
Stephen Drew should already have signed. There's nothing out there, the Yankees have no farm system. Drew should be cheap as hell because he sucked last year. 2 years no more than 20 million.
Prado can play third when A-Rod's roid hips are feeling sore most of the week, Refsnyder is ready...give him a full big league Spring Training and there you have Cano's replacement.
OF is straight. Just gotta make sure someone can cover 1B when Tex goes down for a few weeks 3 or 4 times this season. Yankees shouldn't be blowing anyone out of the water until ARod, CC & Tex are off the books for their ridiculous contracts.
oh and get Miller NOW, give Robertson the money he wants (he's got 3-4 years of great closing EASILY) but with Miller & Dellin you always have insurance.
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Post by punksnotdead on Dec 5, 2014 10:38:34 GMT -5
All I'm looking/hoping for out of New York is the re-signing of Robertson and then bringing in one of the big three (Scherzer, Lester, Shields) along with Andrew Miller. That and a low-budget shortstop, whether that be via trade for a guy like Starlin Castro, Alexei Ramirez or a two/three year deal signing of somebody like Asdrubal Cabrera. Not too much to ask, right? Right? Ask, and you shall receive...
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Post by T R W on Dec 5, 2014 10:56:52 GMT -5
TRW, I like the Markakis signing for the Braves, but mind you, hes probably by favorite player not named Andrew McCutchen so I am a biased homer. But I really do think he will do well in Hotlanta. Plays great def, gets on base, HAS power just hasnt shown it. Playing at home, change of scenery could do him wonders. Mind you, I have no ing idea what the Braves are doing if they trade Upton. I liked the Miller/Heyward swap for them and didnt see it as a sign of rebuilding. I'm ok with it. A fair contract. He has consistent offense and defense which is something the Braves (and especially Heyward) were sorely lacking. I am pretty positive that Justin Upton will get traded, and I am ok with that. We are going to suck this year. I think they are semi-rebuilding for when the new stadium open up. I liked Heyward, but I have no issues letting him go. Whatever contract he signs won't be worth it. Maybe he turns into the player he was supposed to, but I'm not so sure. I think all those early career injuries ruined him.
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Post by Chip on Dec 5, 2014 13:37:08 GMT -5
Gregorious?
the media needs to quit using the phrase "Derek Jeter's replacement"
he's retired. it's over. stop it, you're making it worse
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Post by ICW on Dec 5, 2014 14:48:18 GMT -5
Really like the trade. Looked at his spray chart from last season and be would've hit 10 dingers in Yankee Stadium. Love his glove, offense could get better. Gave up a sixth starter for him.
Sign Miller and/or Robertson, Scherzer, McCarthy, and Headley
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 5, 2014 15:23:06 GMT -5
Didi Gregorious has massive potential. I'll take him for now.
I did have a liking for Shane Greene, so that kind of sucks. But, if we can bring in one of the big three and/or McCarthy back, I'll get over it easily.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Dec 5, 2014 15:47:39 GMT -5
Didi Gregorious has massive potential. I'll take him for now. I did have a liking for Shane Greene, so that kind of sucks. But, if we can bring in one of the big three and/or McCarthy back, I'll get over it easily. Didi really doesnt, he is never gonna be good/very good with the bat but htats okay in NY. His glove is A++. Great trade for the Yankees/Dbacks, stupid for the Tigers. Yankees got Miller, relievers are fickle but hes a beast
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 5, 2014 20:36:50 GMT -5
Didi Gregorious has massive potential. I'll take him for now. I did have a liking for Shane Greene, so that kind of sucks. But, if we can bring in one of the big three and/or McCarthy back, I'll get over it easily. Didi really doesnt, he is never gonna be good/very good with the bat but htats okay in NY. His glove is A++. Great trade for the Yankees/Dbacks, stupid for the Tigers. Yankees got Miller, relievers are fickle but hes a beast Well, that's what I mean. Potential for us. He can pull with that lefty swing a few bombs like Ichiro did... just on a more consistent basis, I feel. He is similar to what we have in Brendan Ryan with a left handed bat, just a hell of a lot younger and more time to develop.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Dec 5, 2014 23:05:51 GMT -5
Even if Didi hits 250 with 5 HR's, his glove will play and as long as the Yankees field power everywhere else that'll be fine. Yankee fans are gonna be blown away seeing him get to balls they havent seen a SS get to in years
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 17:09:10 GMT -5
With that trade, Robbie Ray, one-third of the Doug Fister trade, is gone leaving only Ian Krol. Not exactly thrilled with how that went down but Greene could hopefully contribute as the four/five starter depending on if Porcello is traded (and assuming Scherzer is out). Last time the Tigers got a pitcher in a three team deal with New York and Arizona that ended up pretty well.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 6, 2014 20:45:12 GMT -5
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Dec 7, 2014 10:46:57 GMT -5
For such a successful team, I am shocked at how bad the Tigers are with trades. The Price one was amazing because they won it but the Fister one, and this one....mind boggling
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2014 17:16:07 GMT -5
For such a successful team, I am shocked at how bad the Tigers are with trades. The Price one was amazing because they won it but the Fister one, and this one....mind boggling To be fair, they've pulled off some fantastic deals, recent history has shown otherwise though. With Fister but really this is a pretty low risk deal on the Tigers side of things. Ray, IMO, isn't going to end up being good enough to be a starter and Leyba wasn't cracking the lineup as a middle infielder. However this trade does make the Fister trade even worse seeing as I don't think Krol is going to be close to warranting that deal.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 8, 2014 0:46:19 GMT -5
For such a successful team, I am shocked at how bad the Tigers are with trades. The Price one was amazing because they won it but the Fister one, and this one....mind boggling Never doubt Dave Dombrowski.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Dec 8, 2014 8:41:33 GMT -5
For such a successful team, I am shocked at how bad the Tigers are with trades. The Price one was amazing because they won it but the Fister one, and this one....mind boggling Never doubt Dave Dombrowski. Yes because of all those title's hes won in Detroit so far
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Post by ✖ AJ on Dec 8, 2014 9:00:40 GMT -5
Never doubt Dave Dombrowski. Yes because of all those title's hes won in Detroit so far Fair enough. Haha. But, majority trades he has done in recent memory has managed to work out in the positive for Detroit.
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Post by punksnotdead on Dec 8, 2014 15:29:27 GMT -5
Pretty excited to have Jason Hammel back. I was a fan the first time around and he's a consistent spot in the middle of the rotation who can eat up innings. I'd love to have Samardzija back too pending cost after next season. That's neither here nor there at this point but Shark is one of my favorite pitchers ever. Hammel is pretty club friendly with that 3rd year option.
The Cubs still need a Lester caliber starter, and they have plenty of money for Lester and more, but it feels like the entire competitiveness of next season is riding on that single move to secure an ace, whether it come via free agency or trade. So I'm starting to get fan anxiety about the next 24 hours and Lester's decision.
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