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[The Elite]

The 2019 Winter Meetings:

The Jays have inquired about every fucking starting pitcher.

Make something happen.

 

[Rock And Roll]

The 2019 Winter Meetings:

The Jays have inquired about every fucking starting pitcher.

Make something happen.

Literally what they do every single year.

"we're very interested in (top free agent)" then they sign some AAAAer to a contract. Rogers ownership has the money to actually hand our huge contracts to get those big names up in Toronto but they choose to penny pinch and sell overpriced tickets to go see an awful team season after season.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Sorry I am late on news. Here we go

In addition to Stephen Strasburg The Reigning, Defending, Undisputed World Series Champions have also formally announced resigning Howie Kendrick ($4MM in 2020 with a mutual option for $6.5MM or a $2.25MM buyout for 2021) and Yan Gomes (2 Year $10 Million)

Phillies sign Didi Gregorius (1 Year $14 Million)

Giants sign Kevin Gausman ( 1 Year $9 Million) and acquire Zack Cozart from the Angles

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Sorry I am late on news. Here we go

In addition to Stephen Strasburg The Reigning, Defending, Undisputed World Series Champions have also formally announced resigning Howie Kendrick ($4MM in 2020 with a mutual option for $6.5MM or a $2.25MM buyout for 2021) and Yan Gomes (2 Year $10 Million)

Phillies sign Didi Gregorius (1 Year $14 Million)

Giants sign Kevin Gausman ( 1 Year $9 Million) and acquire Zack Cozart from the Angles

I know Howie is getting old, but only $4M? What a steal. Guy is still putting up decent numbers (assuming he plays a whole season).

Didi at $14M for one year is ok.

Gausman at $9M? Awsul deal is his recent year repeats, but if he can get back to an ERA of 4.00 with 150+ k's $9M seems like a bargain.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Gausman signing is yuck and the Cozart trade makes no sense with Crawford, Longoria and Dubon all on the right on the infield. Even as a depth piece it's stupid unless we're counting on someone spending time on the DL.

 

[greyshark]

Cole to the Yankees - 9 years, $324 million:

Sources: Cole to join Yankees for 9 years, $324M

Gerrit Cole and the Yankees have agreed to a nine-year, $324 million contract that surpasses the deal Stephen Strasburg finalized with the Nats for most total money and annual average salary for a pitcher, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Cole to the Yankees - 9 years, $324 million:

Sources: Cole to join Yankees for 9 years, $324M

Gerrit Cole and the Yankees have agreed to a nine-year, $324 million contract that surpasses the deal Stephen Strasburg finalized with the Nats for most total money and annual average salary for a pitcher, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

Wow

 

[Rock And Roll]

That's a hefty chunk of change. I really didn't think any other team had a chance at Cole once they Yankees said he was their top priority tbh. It's been awhile but throwing around fuck you money is their game and you can't top franchise appeal + top dollar.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Dodgers and Blake Treinen agree to 1 Year $10 Million deal

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Wanted to give a shout out to my man Tanner Roark signing with the Blue Jays

2 Year $24 Million

 

[greyshark]

Surprised to see Treinan get so much after his struggles last year, but it is just a one year deal.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Anthony Rendon to the Angles. 7 Years $245 Million

Goodbye old friend. We will miss you in DC.

 

[The Elite]

Wanted to give a shout out to my man Tanner Roark signing with the Blue Jays

2 Year $24 Million

Yay! The Jays did a signing!

 

[Rock And Roll]

The Rangers have acquired Corey Kluber from the Indians. I wonder if Cleveland is going to tear it down and try again. I'm going to guess if they aren't looking competitive by the all star break they'll start looking at moving the other big names.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Wanted to give a shout out to my man Tanner Roark signing with the Blue Jays

2 Year $24 Million

Yay! The Jays did a signing!

Fuck.

A guy with a 4.50 ERA getting $12m per year. Makes Dickey's $10m per year with a 4.00 ERA look like a bargain.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Cole to the Yankees - 9 years, $324 million:

Sources: Cole to join Yankees for 9 years, $324M

Gerrit Cole and the Yankees have agreed to a nine-year, $324 million contract that surpasses the deal Stephen Strasburg finalized with the Nats for most total money and annual average salary for a pitcher, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

Its the Yanks. Cole's stats will balloon due to the pressure.

Expect Cole's ERA to go up a full pt.

 

[greyshark]

The Rangers have acquired Corey Kluber from the Indians. I wonder if Cleveland is going to tear it down and try again. I'm going to guess if they aren't looking competitive by the all star break they'll start looking at moving the other big names.

I think so - they’ve already gotten rid of two big arms, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lindor is moved sometime this year too.

 

[Rock And Roll]

I think so - they’ve already gotten rid of two big arms, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lindor is moved sometime this year too.

You think if that's the case they might try to move Clevinger as well? He's about 3 seasons away from free agency, probably about the time for Cleveland to have an abbreviated rebuild. If Clevinger does more of what he did last year, he could bring back a few high end prospects to help kickstart a rebuild.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

My reaction to bumgarner to Arizona

 

[greyshark]

You think if that's the case they might try to move Clevinger as well? He's about 3 seasons away from free agency, probably about the time for Cleveland to have an abbreviated rebuild. If Clevinger does more of what he did last year, he could bring back a few high end prospects to help kickstart a rebuild.

In the past I would have said no, you still need some good players to give a reason for fans to show up. But in recent years with teams like the Cubs finding success actively tanking for a couple years I wouldn't put it past them. Cleveland isn't a big market that will attract FA's though, would be interesting to see how a smaller market franchise handles a rebuild in today's MLB.

EDIT: 5 years $85 million for Bumgarner? Surprised he didn't break $100 million considering the rest of the big names were already off the board.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Madbum to the d bags is slightly better than the Dodgers but I don't understand this at all. Arizona are not exactly in a win now position and he didn't get his 9 figure contract. I can get not going to the AL because he likes to swing the bat but this was really his best option on the table?

Maybe his agent just sucks. Oh well. Thanks for the good times Madbum, I'll always remember the pant shitting suspense of 2014.

 

[Rock And Roll]

By the way, MadBum is going to buzz Posey up and in first plate appearance. Take it to the bank. Double posting so this can easily be quoted in a few months.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

In the past I would have said no, you still need some good players to give a reason for fans to show up. But in recent years with teams like the Cubs finding success actively tanking for a couple years I wouldn't put it past them. Cleveland isn't a big market that will attract FA's though, would be interesting to see how a smaller market franchise handles a rebuild in today's MLB.

EDIT: 5 years $85 million for Bumgarner? Surprised he didn't break $100 million considering the rest of the big names were already off the board.

Bumgarner's been injured and on the decline. Last year his ERA was almost 4.00.

 

[yeeeeeezy]

I’m hoping my mariners can work out a deal to trade Hanover to the diamondbacks. Now that they’ve signed madbum it seems like they’re going for it.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Paging JareBear: Remastered we haven't seen you around these parts and need some analysis on the Arenado trade murmurs.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

 

[greyshark]

White Sox signed Gio Gonzalez for a 1 year $5 million deal - not bad I guess.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

White Sox signed Gio Gonzalez for a 1 year $5 million deal - not bad I guess.

You could certainly do worse

also fyi Ian Kinsler will retire

 

[greyshark]

You could certainly do worse

I feel like you can sum up the past decade’s worth of offseasons that way for the Sox.

While I get that you can’t win a WS in December, would be nice to have some excitement going into the season. As it stands now they look like an 85 win team at best.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Keuchel signed with the White Sox.

 

[greyshark]

Good signing for the Sox - even if he flames out there isn’t a long term commitment. Their success next season hinges on their prospects paying (long awaited) dividends, here’s hoping they make the leap.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Blue Jays To Sign Hyun-Jin Ryu

The Blue Jays have signed left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu to a four-year, $80MM contract, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports (Twitter link). …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Didn’t see that happening. Congratulations Blue Jays

 

[Rock And Roll]

Pretty shocking news to be honest. Jays are always interested and checking in with free agents but they never make a splashy move. AL East is Homer happy but Ryu is pretty good at keeping the ball on the ground and limiting hard contact. Main question is if he can stay healthy.

 

[greyshark]

Encarnacion to the White Sox on a 1 year, $12 million deal:

Sources: Encarnacion, White Sox agree to deal

The White Sox and Edwin Encarnacion have reached agreement on a one-year deal for $12 million with a club option for 2021 at $12 million, according to sources.

www.espn.com

They're not the Yankees, but they're making good deal after good deal to put themselves in contention next year.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Encarnacion to the White Sox on a 1 year, $12 million deal:

Sources: Encarnacion, White Sox agree to deal

The White Sox and Edwin Encarnacion have reached agreement on a one-year deal for $12 million with a club option for 2021 at $12 million, according to sources.

www.espn.com

They're not the Yankees, but they're making good deal after good deal to put themselves in contention next year.

You got to like the moves they are making, and have been making over the last few years.

 

[Rock And Roll]

I think their game plan is to just prey on weak AL Central pitching and bash their way to the division. They just got to outslug the Twins.

 

[Spokker]

So the Angels didn't sign any decent pitchers? Alright. On days Ohtani doesn't pitch, they only need to score 10 runs.

 

[Rock And Roll]

White Sox have locked up another one of their rookies before even reaching the majors. Luis Roberts signs for $50 million over 6 years with 2 year club options for $20 to potentially bring the contract to 8 years.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Will Harris has signed with the Reigning Defending Undisputed World Series Champions... The Washington Nationals

3 Year $24 Million

 

[greyshark]

White Sox have locked up another one of their rookies before even reaching the majors. Luis Roberts signs for $50 million over 6 years with 2 year club options for $20 to potentially bring the contract to 8 years.

Every move they’ve made this offseason has been a smart one - actually excited about the White Sox for the first time in years.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Will Harris has signed with the Reigning Defending Undisputed World Series Champions... The Washington Nationals

3 Year $24 Million

He already helped the Nationals to a WS title so this only makes sense

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Starlin Castro to Nats

 

[Rock And Roll]

I wonder if that takes them out of the Josh Donaldson sweepstakes. Maybe they'll get creative with their infielders.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

I wonder if that takes them out of the Josh Donaldson sweepstakes. Maybe they'll get creative with their infielders.

No. I don't think so. But they may still not meet his asking price.

 

[Musky_Cheese]

In case you missed it, the Reigning Defending Undisputed World Series Champion... The Washington Nationals have signed both Daniel Hudson (2 Years, $11 Million) and Eric Thames (1 Year, $4 Million)

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

 

[greyshark]

Me when I see Jare post on the thread:

 

[Musky_Cheese]

Red Sox cheating story got its own thread

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/the-...of-cheating-via-electronics-for-2018.1519030/

 

[Rock And Roll]

Not surprisingly and I left my thoughts in the other thread.

I will say though at the start of the last decade there was talk of a guy in the stands at the Skydome relaying signs to the Jays hitters. Story got laughed off but there's no doubt in my mind it is true now.

Throwback article for anyone interested