CrushOfVeils80 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I know Macha took them there in 2006 but that 2K3 team should have been in the WS with you or I as the manager Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Varitek formally filed for FA today, apparently. SI's Top 50 Free Agents and a blurb on each:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...?eref=fannation Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The talk in New York is all that the Mets are going to pursue a cheaper option than K-Rod, who thinks he warrants Mariano Rivera type money. (He does not.) Mets are also said to have wood for Derek Lowe, who pitches a lot of innings. No one is predicting Oliver Perez being signed by the Mets.And, the Mets have signed Tatis to a one-year deal. OK. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 If my Rangers can end up with Ben Sheets or AJ Burnett and either one is healthy and can get like 25-30 stars next years the Rangers can contend for the wild card, Id also love to get Joe Crede or Casey Blake to play 3rd, a good left handed set up guy like Jeremy Affeldt, and maybe a CF so they can move Josh Hamilton to RF...maybe like Mark Kotsay Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Id be shocked if the Mets resign Perez, someone will overpay for him and give him a 3-4 year deal Sabathia better than Johan? Wow tough call, I think I take Johan based on his nasty changeup but its very close Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Id be shocked if the Mets resign Perez, someone will overpay for him and give him a 3-4 year deal Sabathia better than Johan? Wow tough call, I think I take Johan based on his nasty changeup but its very closeWell, they played in the same division for many years (pitching to basically the same batters) and Santana is better in almost every statistical category. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Santana>Sabathia, which is what I will tell my Yankees fan friends after they sign CC. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Johan and CC are probably the only pitchers under 30 with a decent shot at 300 wins, CC has 117 wins at 28 years old which is a pretty good pace, if he stays in good shape he has a shot, you have to worry about CC's weight at some point though Johan is a little behind that pace, he will be 30 on opening day in 2009 and has 109 wins, Johan wasnt a full time starter until he was 25 though, CC was in Clevelands rotation when he was 20, what Johan has done the last 5 years though has been incredible in this day and age, he is far and away the best pitcher in baseball IMHO, I might even take Roy Halladay over CC Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Don't forget their (former) division-mate, Mark Buerhle. He will be 30 in March and has 122 wins. If he stays in shape he might be able to throw soft crap forever, like Maddux and Moyer. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Don't forget their (former) division-mate, Mark Buerhle. He will be 30 in March and has 122 wins. If he stays in shape he might be able to throw soft crap forever, like Maddux and Moyer. Buehrle has a decent shot, I would worry about his IP though the last few years but I could see him making a run as well especially with the stuff he has, he should end up well over 200 unless he gets seriously hurt Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 SI's Top 50 Free Agents and a blurb on each:http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...?eref=fannation 21 Casey Blake Age: 35 Position: 3B Current Team: Dodgers Best Fit: Indians Sub-par defensively and just average with the bat for his position, but he's a great guy to have around, and he'll probably be paid better than that. Indians G.M. Mark Shapiro would undoubtedly like to have him back after renting him to the Dodgers for a couple of months. Hehe...we want the Blakeinator back! I'm serious. He's a chill dude and the clubhouse improves because of it. It also relieves some stress on the infield, providing some flexibility (e.g. Asdrubal Cabrera, Peralta). Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Blake and Eric Wedge are close friends, Blake back in Cleveland wouldnt be a huge surprise at all Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 "The Brewers have within the past day or so presented a multiyear offer to superstar free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia that is believed to be in the $100-million range."http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/base...thia/index.html NYY sign Mitre to 1 yr deal:Rays decline Floyd's buy-out:Brewers to keep Cameron at $10 m for next season:http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines...B&hl=251606 Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Here's MLB Trade Rumors' take on where the top 50 free agents are likely to end up. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/11/2009-top-50-fre.html Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 If my Rangers dont get A.J. Burnett, Lowe, Garland, Penny, or Sheets or some decent vet starting pitcher I might need a straight jacket Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Braves need pitching. Sheets or Peavy would be great. Burrell to Rays? I don't see this happening. I can't get into this today or my head will explode. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 The Tacoma News Tribune's Larry LaRue believes the Red Sox are offering Coco Crisp to the Padres for Khalil Greene. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 with Lowrie in the fold I wonder why the Sox would want Greene, I like Greene quite a bit but he is a .248 career hitter and has only had over 500 at bats one season out of the five full seasons he has been in the show Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Photo of Khalil Greene trade negotiations: Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 nice haha Greene was amazing at Clemson in college, saw him play at the CWS in 2002, the talent is there but he keeps getting hurt and he hasnt really developed as a hitter, pretty good defensive SS though Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 FWIW, I can't stand Khalil Greene. Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 MLB Trade Rumors:2:59pm: It seems that LaRue was saying both Crisp and Greene are available, not that one was offered for the other. So, scratch the Crisp for Greene rumor. Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I would like to see Peavy come to Atlanta but it looks like a Khalil Greene for Yunel Escobar swap would be part of it. I like Yunel, and I think he's only going to get better. Maybe a three team deal will come together. Then again, I've read that Peavy doesn't want to come to Atlanta and wants to go to the Dodgers. Thanks for letting get my mind off of the election for a minute. Link to post Share on other sites
CrushOfVeils80 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Yunel Escobar is gonna be a stud, I wouldnt trade him if I was ATL's GM Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 The Tacoma News Tribune's Larry LaRue believes the Red Sox are offering Coco Crisp to the Padres for Khalil Greene.LaRue has admitted it was a mistake and actually involved two separate issues. No grounds to this rumor. Link to post Share on other sites
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