Oil Can Boyd Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121204&content_id=40522480&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb No Hamilton for the Red Sox. It'll be Gomes in left, Ellsbury in center, and now Shane Victorino on right. Boston is going for high-energy, self-leaders this offseason. Napoli and David Ross fit that bill as well.I liked the Napoli signing but I'm not crazy about the Victorino deal. Seems like a lot of money ... Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121204&content_id=40522480&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb now Shane VictorinoI like that. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I like that.Ditto Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121204&content_id=40525522&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Robin Yount 'Dick Cheneys' Dale Svuem. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 So...the Yankees are doing a background check on Hamilton? The pictures are online...what the fuck do they think they are going to find. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 The Yankees are in danger of finishing last if they don't start addressing their needs. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/08/michael-young-could-to-accept-trade-to-phillies-today/ Phillies take on Michael Young to play 3B (Damn It!). Young waived his Rangers no-trade clause in exchange for one from Philly. Young also received $1.2MM trade compensation from the Rangers - I suppose to make up the difference in Pa. having income tax while Texas doesn't. The Rangers also have to pay Young $10MM of his $16MM salary. I'm glad the Phillies have a couple of good backup infielders who can play third. I'm sure they'll see plenty of time in the 8th and 9th innings all season. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/08/michael-young-could-to-accept-trade-to-phillies-today/ Phillies take on Michael Young to play 3B (Damn It!). Young waived his Rangers no-trade clause in exchange for one from Philly. Young also received $1.2MM trade compensation from the Rangers - I suppose to make up the difference in Pa. having income tax while Texas doesn't. The Rangers also have to pay Young $10MM of his $16MM salary. I'm glad the Phillies have a couple of good backup infielders who can play third. I'm sure they'll see plenty of time in the 8th and 9th innings all season. Young was a great player for a decade for the rangers...but they just don't have a spot for him. He'll be missed, but he is on the decline. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121208&content_id=40585162&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Greinke to stay in L.A., but now with the Dodgers. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121209&content_id=40591542&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Royals give up one of MLB's top prospects to get Big Game James from Tampa. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121213&content_id=40641062&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Josh Hamilton, Angel in the outfield! Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121213&content_id=40641062&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Josh Hamilton, Angel in the outfield! While a part of me if furious at John Daniels for lowballing Josh, another part of me wonders what shoe hasn't dropped in this saga. JD and the Rangers really didn't seem to want Josh back, and I can't help but wonder what the answer really is. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 While a part of me if furious at John Daniels for lowballing Josh, another part of me wonders what shoe hasn't dropped in this saga. JD and the Rangers really didn't seem to want Josh back, and I can't help but wonder what the answer really is.On the other hand, Hamilton promised Texas an opportunity to match an offer he intended to sign. Apparently the Rangers weren't afforded that opportunity, and Daniels is not happy about it. If they want to seriously contend in 2013 Texas' best options lay in the trade market, otherwise it's time to play the prospects. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 On the other hand, Hamilton promised Texas an opportunity to match an offer he intended to sign. Apparently the Rangers weren't afforded that opportunity, and Daniels is not happy about it. If they want to seriously contend in 2013 Texas' best options lay in the trade market, otherwise it's time to play the prospects. Hamilton is just a big, dumb, extremely talented kid. Man-child if you will. He will alternatley thirll the Angels fans and break their hearts. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'm excited about watching the young guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Tigers to sign Sanchez to 5 year deal, $80 mil Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/blue-jays-dickey-agree-to-extension.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter R.A. Dickey to Toronto deal in place, pending a physical. The Jays are giving Dickey an extension as well. Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/blue-jays-dickey-agree-to-extension.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter R.A. Dickey to Toronto deal in place, pending a physical. The Jays are giving Dickey an extension as well.The Blue Jays are getting serious about winning, maybe for the first time in about 15 years. Makes the AL East really interesting. A few teams in that division are going to be disappointed come September, because they all seem to have hopes of winning now. Out of the Sox, Rays, and Yankees - might 2 of these finish fourth and fifth in the division? Link to post Share on other sites
Shakespeare In The Alley Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 im enjoying thinking about an al east where the yankees could conceivably finish last i dont think they will, but it's seeming more and more possible lately Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Yeah, the AL East will be really interesting this year. I could see any team other than probably Baltimore winning the division. I could also see any team other than maybe Tampa coming in 5th. Link to post Share on other sites
Brock Landers Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I think the Rays have to be the favorite in that division. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 im enjoying thinking about an al east where the yankees could conceivably finish last i dont think they will, but it's seeming more and more possible lately Right about now the Rangers are REALLY glad the Astros are going to be in the AL WEST. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Right about now the Rangers are REALLY glad the Astros are going to be in the AL WEST. Why? Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Why? because the astros stink? Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 because the astros stink? But both the Angels and the Rangers will play the Astros an equal amount of times. So it won't play into who wins the division at all. Rather it could help in the Wild Card race. See the AL East are gonna beat up on each other, and in the Central, is there a chance that other then the division champ anyone else will make the playoffs? Link to post Share on other sites
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