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Alligatorjandro · (10-31-2013, 03:34 PM)

Did you guys know the Red Sox haven't won in Fenway in 95 years?

A Pretty Panda · (10-31-2013, 03:40 PM)

Who here likes Pearl Jam?

nemss · (10-31-2013, 03:51 PM)

So the Cards give the Sox their first WS win in 86 years.

The Cards then give the Sox their first home win for the WS in 95 years.

Fox318 · (10-31-2013, 03:55 PM)

Originally Posted by Corran Horn

Good Night Sweet Prince

Dmncnby2k9 · (10-31-2013, 04:00 PM)

Originally Posted by clemenx

I don't know if I would find more funny any other team signing Cano or the Yankees dishing out yet another stupid contract.

Oh yeah, no Harvey next year, baseball sucks :(

:(. Harvey, Wheeler, Niese will be so good in 2015

lazybones18 · (10-31-2013, 04:03 PM)

Originally Posted by Square Triangle

I don't see what's so funny or odd about it. It's basically the same team but with a new unnamed manager. Or unless you're just hating for whatever reason.

New manager, same chokers

Fox318 · (10-31-2013, 04:09 PM)

Lambtron · (10-31-2013, 04:23 PM)

Originally Posted by lazybones18

New manager, same chokers

Come on, this is a pretty lazy analysis. The Tigers (I begrudgingly admit) have a lot of great pieces in place. They just have a terrible middle relief corps and brutal defense. If they can shore those things up (and let's not forget they have an owner who is willing to spend big) I'd be willing to bet there's an 8 to 1 chance I'm puking my brains out at the World Series next year.

lazybones18 · (10-31-2013, 04:25 PM)

Originally Posted by Lambtron

Come on, this is a pretty lazy analysis. The Tigers (I begrudgingly admit) have a lot of great pieces in place. They just have a terrible middle relief corps and brutal defense. If they can shore those things up (and let's not forget they have an owner who is willing to spend big) I'd be willing to bet there's an 8 to 1 chance I'm puking my brains out at the World Series next year.

It really shows. Thanks Prince

matthewwhatever · (10-31-2013, 05:46 PM)

The season ended last week. Shame about the World Series being cancelled. What took you guys so long to get the off-season thread up?

...

Anyway, now that this nightmare of a season is over for the Blue Jays, what do I, as a Jays fan, have to look forward to this offseason?

Rumor time: Blue Jays want Gordon Beckham?

I hate baseball.

Sir Alemeth · (10-31-2013, 06:02 PM)

Originally Posted by jbug617

Early Odds for 2014

San Francisco Giants 22-1

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-...4-world-series

Always the underdog.
Right where we're the most comfortable.

captmcblack · (10-31-2013, 06:02 PM)

This offseason is going to be another austere one for Yankees fans, I believe...and that's okay. Depending on what happens with A-Rod, we can hopefully have a season where we not only compete to get a playoff spot (and maybe get healthy enough for long enough to actually get one), but also continue to get $$$ off the books so we can go HAM in free agency.

If the Yankees can get Tex and CC right again, that'll go a long way in keeping things manageable until they start eating planets again.

Sanjuro · (10-31-2013, 06:08 PM)

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 54m

Congrats to the Boston Red Sox owners, players and fans on winning the World Series!

Thanks, Magic!

SuperMalo · (10-31-2013, 06:12 PM)

Originally Posted by Sanjuro

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 54m

Congrats to the Boston Red Sox owners, players and fans on winning the World Series!

Thanks, Magic!

First he took your trash and now this. Magic a double agent confirmed.

3N16MA · (10-31-2013, 06:40 PM)

Arbitration eligible players: Yankees

David Robertson (5.070): $5.5MM
Brett Gardner (5.072): $4MM
Ivan Nova (3.024): $2.8MM
Shawn Kelley (4.128): $1.5MM
Jayson Nix (4.127): $1.4MM
Francisco Cervelli (3.146): $1MM
Chris Stewart (3.091): $1MM

Projections via MLBTR

SuperMalo · (10-31-2013, 06:42 PM)

Originally Posted by 3N16MA

Arbitration eligible players: Yankees

David Robertson (5.070): $5.5MM
Brett Gardner (5.072): $4MM
Ivan Nova (3.024): $2.8MM
Shawn Kelley (4.128): $1.5MM
Jayson Nix (4.127): $1.4MM
Francisco Cervelli (3.146): $1MM
Chris Stewart (3.091): $1MM

Projections via MLBTR

Robertson needs to be locked up, and if Stewart and Nix are tendered a contract I will murder a kitten.

jbug617 · (10-31-2013, 06:44 PM)

Nats hire Matt Williams to be their manager
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/1...-williams.html

Olney says that Rangers and Mariners are going to go hard after Ellsbury.
Napoli says he wants to stay with the Red Sox.

Fox318 · (10-31-2013, 06:52 PM)

Originally Posted by jbug617

Early Odds for 2014

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-...4-world-series

"Billy is still trying to win the last game of the season."

The Frankman · (10-31-2013, 06:55 PM)

Go Mets! Win the offseason!

eznark · (10-31-2013, 06:59 PM)

Originally Posted by jbug617

Nats hire Matt Williams to be their manager
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/1...-williams.html

Nationals new favorites to win WS.

3N16MA · (10-31-2013, 07:05 PM)

Originally Posted by SuperMalo

Robertson needs to be locked up, and if Stewart and Nix are tendered a contract I will murder a kitten.

Robertson and Gardner need to be extended. Yanks need to dump that stupid rule and stop allowing their own guys to hit the market before going into contract negotiations.

zychi · (10-31-2013, 07:16 PM)

Originally Posted by wsoxfan1214

...so uh.

How did you end up being a Hawks and Red Sox fan

I'm from Chicago and am a [miserable] Cubs fans, but I root for Boston teams when my teams are out. Plus I hate St Louis.

darkside31337 · (10-31-2013, 07:19 PM)

Lets go Rays.

Should be fascinating to see what we can get for Price. Time to call up Dayton Moore again.

Fox318 · (10-31-2013, 07:19 PM)

Originally Posted by The Frankman

Go Mets! Win the offseason!

eznark · (10-31-2013, 07:22 PM)

Brewers are basically already at $80m. They aren't going to do shit this off season.

Anyone want Rickie Weeks?

nemss · (10-31-2013, 07:28 PM)

Originally Posted by eznark

Brewers are basically already at $80m. They aren't going to do shit this off season.

Anyone want Rickie Weeks?

I will happily take Gomez. Could I offer a Jon Jay in return? Great clubhouse guy!

SuperMalo · (10-31-2013, 07:30 PM)

Originally Posted by 3N16MA

Robertson and Gardner need to be extended. Yanks need to dump that stupid rule and stop allowing their own guys to hit the market before going into contract negotiations.

I rather them wait it out with Gardner as his type doesn't usually make a ton in free agency. I agree with you about that rule. It's a dumb fucking rule and they usually end up paying more in free agency for it.

Garza doesn't require draft pick compensation, right? I wouldn't mind the Yankees making a run at him if they lose out on Tanaka.

eznark · (10-31-2013, 07:31 PM)

Originally Posted by nemss

I will happily take Gomez. Could I offer a Jon Jay in return? Great clubhouse guy!

Actually I think the guy you want is Yuni Betancourt. Finally solve that pesky SS issue.

Fox318 · (10-31-2013, 07:32 PM)

Originally Posted by eznark

Brewers are basically already at $80m. They aren't going to do shit this off season.

Anyone want Rickie Weeks?

Trade you Arod and the Yanks pay 70% of whats left on his contract.

eznark · (10-31-2013, 07:33 PM)

Originally Posted by Fox318

Trade you Arod and the Yanks pay 70% of whats left on his contract.

He can play first, right?

I think that should be Melvin's strategy. Disgrace is the new market inefficiency.

3N16MA · (10-31-2013, 07:34 PM)

Originally Posted by SuperMalo

I rather them wait it out with Gardner as his type doesn't usually make a ton in free agency. I agree with you about that rule. It's a dumb fucking rule and they usually end up paying more in free agency for it.

Garza doesn't require draft pick compensation, right? I wouldn't mind the Yankees making a run at him if they lose out on Tanaka.

Garza and Nolasco won't require a pick.

Carpe Libertatem · (10-31-2013, 07:35 PM)

Wonder if the Cardinals will be trading Shelby Miller.

I'd be pretty pissed to be honest. When they started warming him up in the bottom of the 8th last night, it seemed like Matheny was just trolling everyone.

Fox318 · (10-31-2013, 07:38 PM)

Originally Posted by eznark

He can play first, right?

I think that should be Melvin's strategy. Disgrace is the new market inefficiency.

Time to bring Randall Simon to the Brew Crew.

I'm sure he would be cheap.

rekameohs · (10-31-2013, 07:43 PM)

Originally Posted by jbug617

Nats hire Matt Williams to be their manager
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/1...-williams.html

Thank God he's out of the third base coach's box here!

Parch · (10-31-2013, 07:52 PM)

Blue Jays hire Kevin Seitzer as their hitting coach.

Scrappy player, but I'm not sure what he brings as a coach.
I'm hoping he's a boot camp drill sargeant that'll bring some plate discipline and maybe stop those clowns from acting like a bunch of twelve year olds.

ToxicAdam · (10-31-2013, 07:56 PM)

Time for another Indians off-season. Do your magic, Antonetti.

Sanjuro · (10-31-2013, 07:59 PM)

Save Wahoo!

He is pretty much gone now. :'(

cashman · (10-31-2013, 07:59 PM)

Can't wait for the Rangers to sign McCann.

Dominican Power · (10-31-2013, 08:13 PM)

YANQUIS WILL PREVAIL!!!

ConradCervantes · (10-31-2013, 08:16 PM)

Gata are you seriously a Red Sox fan now? The fuck outta here with that shit.

vas_a_morir · (10-31-2013, 08:22 PM)

I think the Nats gave us glimpse of what's to come at the end of last season.

It's gonna be a good year for Nats fans, I think.

jello44 · (10-31-2013, 08:29 PM)

So... what's the draft class for 2015 look like? >_>

I'm hoping the Astros make a bit of a splash this off-season. Gotta get started now when the gettin's good. Because in 2-3 years time.... Top of the world! (Or at least the playoffs) #BelieveinLuhnow

3N16MA · (10-31-2013, 08:30 PM)

7.38 K/9, 2.10 BB/9, 1.05 HR/9, 4.37 ERA, 3.76 FIP, 3.75 xFIP

7.44 K/9, 2.73 BB/9, 1.03 HR/9, 3.84 ERA, 3.98 FIP, 4.00 xFIP

#1 is Nolasco who's peripherals say he pitches better than his ERA during his career. #2 is Garza who's peripherals pretty much line up with his ERA.

Nolasco has a FIP- of 92 while Garza is at 97 for his career which means Garza is closer to league average and Nolsco is better.

Nolasco is only 1 year older and will most likely get a shorter contract with a lower per season average.

Sanjuro · (10-31-2013, 09:00 PM)

Fox318 · (10-31-2013, 09:02 PM)

Originally Posted by Sanjuro

I feel sick.

jbug617 · 09:06 PM

It has begun

@nickcafardo: To clarify a previous tweet, Scott Boras received a combined 11 calls from GMs on both Ellsbury and Drew , not just Ellsbury.

Heyman says Sox will make QO for Drew, Napoli and Ellsbury.
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/writer/...to-napoli-drew

Sanjuro · (10-31-2013, 09:06 PM)

Originally Posted by Fox318

I feel sick.

CygnusXS · (10-31-2013, 09:07 PM)

Chris Perez has been reassigned to the dumpster.

yankeehater · (10-31-2013, 09:11 PM)

Originally Posted by JABEE

Let's go buy some players.

Ellsbury will be a Phillie next year.

ToxicAdam · (10-31-2013, 09:12 PM)

Originally Posted by CygnusXS

Chris Perez has been reassigned to the dumpster.

Future Yankee!

Other closers available as free agents this offseason include Joe Nathan, Grant Balfour, Fernando Rodney, Brian Wilson, Joaquin Benoit and Edward Mujica