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I would guess Shields to Texas, Holland to Cleveland, Cabrera to Arizona and Upton to Tampa. Plus prospects.
That trade goes to 11!
9.dr. scott posted on December 05, 2012 at 01:26 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Wow, seats at AT&T park are going to be really expensive the first part of next season huh...
If they can stay in the race they will be expensive the whole season...
does anyone else offer Marco even half that? i thought the best he could do would be 1 6 with maybe some options. I guess without thong master Huff someone needs to be the overpaid old guy. that being said... good for Marco!
edit: Also, If the giants can pull a right fielder out of their a$$, they have a good shot at the post season agian.
10.Greg (U)K posted on December 05, 2012 at 01:40 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Jason Grilli's agent is Gary Sheffield?
Huh.
11.Sweatpants posted on December 05, 2012 at 01:47 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
I logged in just to say that. I had no idea that he was doing that now, and for some reason I find it incredibly awesome.
There was an article a month ago on Sheffield and his post career moves. Fun article. Good read. Got no link to post right now
13.JJ1986 posted on December 05, 2012 at 01:52 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Even weirder, Yuniesky Betancourt's agent is Alex S. Gonzalez.
14.Gamingboy posted on December 05, 2012 at 02:03 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
There was a rumor earlier of Morneau to Orioles for pitching prospects.
15.DL from MN posted on December 05, 2012 at 02:05 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
If the giants can pull a right fielder out of their a$$
Josh Willingham for Panik and Okert? I have no idea if that's fair or not but Josh Willingham might look really nice to teams after a) the other outfielders sign and b) their budget maxes out
16.JJ1986 posted on December 05, 2012 at 02:11 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
They're going to be paying Pence an awful lot of money. I can't imagine he doesn't start.
17.zonk posted on December 05, 2012 at 02:24 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Jason Grilli's agent is Gary Sheffield?
Huh.
Is he going to tank Grilli's contract because Grilli sucks and he wants to represent someone better?
I would guess Shields to Texas, Holland to Cleveland, Cabrera to Arizona and Upton to Tampa. Plus prospects.
Arizona seems to really be getting screwed there. Upton for Cabrera? Why wouldn't Cleveland just take that instead of Holland? OTOH, Texas is making out like bandits.
I would guess Stephen Vogt to Texas, Wilmer Font to Arizona, Joe Paterson to Cleveland, and Cord Phelps and Tim Fedroff to Tampa. Based purely on how disappointed the assembled ranks of media would be.
Only interesting insofar as it narrows the Yankees' options at 3B even further. Can't wait to see what they're going to pull out of their hats here.
Scott Rolen has not officially retired yet!
29.Nasty Nate posted on December 05, 2012 at 03:15 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Only interesting insofar as it narrows the Yankees' options at 3B even further. Can't wait to see what they're going to pull out of their hats here.
Youkilis makes sense: They can offer a bigger 1-year deal than anyone else without affecting their luxury tax implications for 2014. He gets a chance to prove his health and get a better multi-year deal next offseason.
30.AROM posted on December 05, 2012 at 03:15 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Even weirder, Yuniesky Betancourt's agent is Alex S. Gonzalez.
I had to look it up to determine that you're talking about the shortstop who came up 4 years before the other one, playing for the Blue Jays.
His full name is Alexander Scott Gonzalez.
The other had no middle name (at least according to bbref) but a very memorable nickname. He is:
Alexander Sea Bass Gonzalez. Making them easy to confuse even with middle initials.
31.Greg (U)K posted on December 05, 2012 at 03:19 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
My handy way of telling them apart...one of them had a cameo on the Newsroom and one didn't.
32.Greg (U)K posted on December 05, 2012 at 03:21 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Bay to Seattle reported as a done deal.
33.JJ1986 posted on December 05, 2012 at 03:22 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Youkilis makes sense: They can offer a bigger 1-year deal than anyone else without affecting their luxury tax implications for 2014. He gets a chance to prove his health and get a better multi-year deal next offseason.
I'd love to see it, if only because it would carry on the rich tradition of Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens, and Johnny Damon.
Only interesting insofar as it narrows the Yankees' options at 3B even further. Can't wait to see what they're going to pull out of their hats here.
Youkilis makes sense: They can offer a bigger 1-year deal than anyone else without affecting their luxury tax implications for 2014. He gets a chance to prove his health and get a better multi-year deal next offseason.
Assuming the Phils break out of their off season lethargy, I'd think they'd give Youk 2 years. They are desperate for any kind of RH power and they think Cody Asche will be ready in 2014; it would make sense to have a vet around who could spell the lefty hitter on occasion as well as fill in for Howard.
Chavez for 1/3 as a parttimer for the Phils could have led to a cheap, if meh, 3B combo with Kevin Frandsen, leaving money for 2 OFs and a setup man.
So "Sea Bass" is not the "started with the Blue Jays" Gonzalez, right?
44.Greg (U)K posted on December 05, 2012 at 03:56 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
So "Sea Bass" is not the "started with the Blue Jays" Gonzalez, right?
I thought Sea Bass played for the Bruins.
45.Nasty Nate posted on December 05, 2012 at 04:00 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Assuming the Phils break out of their off season lethargy, I'd think they'd give Youk 2 years. They are desperate for any kind of RH power and they think Cody Asche will be ready in 2014; it would make sense to have a vet around who could spell the lefty hitter on occasion as well as fill in for Howard.
Philly makes sense, but if the Yankees offer, say, 1 year at $13m, would they be able to offer a 2-year deal that makes it work his while?
One of them started with the Blue Jays and one started with the Marlins. The Blue Jays one came first and is from Miami. The Marlins one came second and is from Venezuela. The second one is Sea Bass. Apparently he got the nickname from Marlins legend Kevin Millar.
47.zonk posted on December 05, 2012 at 04:13 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
So "Sea Bass" is not the "started with the Blue Jays" Gonzalez, right?
One of them started with the Blue Jays and one started with the Marlins. The Blue Jays one came first and is from Miami. The Marlins one came second and is from Venezuela. The second one is Sea Bass. Apparently he got the nickname from Marlins legend Kevin Millar.
This is all why we badly need a constitutional amendment banning the combination of "Alex" and "Gonzalez"... I believe the Rangers have another one toiling somewhere in the bowels of their farm system who also happens to be a pseudo-crappy SS.
EDIT: Yup - though, he seems to be a 20 yo still struggling to get out of the frontier league, so we may be spared him... According to BB-REF, the Orioles drafted one in the 11th round of the 2010 draft, but it would appear that he didn't sign... so the amendment is still needed.
Alex S. Gonzalez played with the Jays and a Florida team.
Alex "Sea Bass" Gonzalez played with the Jays and a Florida team.
Kevin Millar played for both the Jays and a Florida team.
(Sadly, he did not play with Alex S. at any time.)
I believe the Rangers have another one toiling somewhere in the bowels of their farm system who also happens to be a pseudo-crappy SS.
That's okay. He's from...huh...Venezuela.
The one that played in the Boston minor league system (2005) was from...huh...Miami.
And Baltimore drafted ANOTHER one in 2010, but he hasn't played yet.
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If they can stay in the race they will be expensive the whole season...
does anyone else offer Marco even half that? i thought the best he could do would be 1 6 with maybe some options. I guess without thong master Huff someone needs to be the overpaid old guy. that being said... good for Marco!
edit: Also, If the giants can pull a right fielder out of their a$$, they have a good shot at the post season agian.
Huh.
Josh Willingham for Panik and Okert? I have no idea if that's fair or not but Josh Willingham might look really nice to teams after a) the other outfielders sign and b) their budget maxes out
Is he going to tank Grilli's contract because Grilli sucks and he wants to represent someone better?
Arizona seems to really be getting screwed there. Upton for Cabrera? Why wouldn't Cleveland just take that instead of Holland? OTOH, Texas is making out like bandits.
As if they have to clarify that these teams aren't looking to have him play 3B for them ironically.
On opening days Hannahan is 7 for 15 with 3 home runs.
Scott Rolen has not officially retired yet!
Youkilis makes sense: They can offer a bigger 1-year deal than anyone else without affecting their luxury tax implications for 2014. He gets a chance to prove his health and get a better multi-year deal next offseason.
I had to look it up to determine that you're talking about the shortstop who came up 4 years before the other one, playing for the Blue Jays.
His full name is Alexander Scott Gonzalez.
The other had no middle name (at least according to bbref) but a very memorable nickname. He is:
Alexander Sea Bass Gonzalez. Making them easy to confuse even with middle initials.
Dude, I was just starting to unsee that from when MLB Network was showing it yesterday.
My Mariners sure have a long way to go, don't they.
Well, hopefully they can complete a King Felix extension this winter. That'll make me cheer up.
Youkilis makes sense: They can offer a bigger 1-year deal than anyone else without affecting their luxury tax implications for 2014. He gets a chance to prove his health and get a better multi-year deal next offseason.
Assuming the Phils break out of their off season lethargy, I'd think they'd give Youk 2 years. They are desperate for any kind of RH power and they think Cody Asche will be ready in 2014; it would make sense to have a vet around who could spell the lefty hitter on occasion as well as fill in for Howard.
Chavez for 1/3 as a parttimer for the Phils could have led to a cheap, if meh, 3B combo with Kevin Frandsen, leaving money for 2 OFs and a setup man.
I thought Sea Bass played for the Bruins.
Philly makes sense, but if the Yankees offer, say, 1 year at $13m, would they be able to offer a 2-year deal that makes it work his while?
This is all why we badly need a constitutional amendment banning the combination of "Alex" and "Gonzalez"... I believe the Rangers have another one toiling somewhere in the bowels of their farm system who also happens to be a pseudo-crappy SS.
EDIT: Yup - though, he seems to be a 20 yo still struggling to get out of the frontier league, so we may be spared him... According to BB-REF, the Orioles drafted one in the 11th round of the 2010 draft, but it would appear that he didn't sign... so the amendment is still needed.
Alex S. Gonzalez played with the Jays and a Florida team.
Alex "Sea Bass" Gonzalez played with the Jays and a Florida team.
Kevin Millar played for both the Jays and a Florida team.
(Sadly, he did not play with Alex S. at any time.)
That's okay. He's from...huh...Venezuela.
The one that played in the Boston minor league system (2005) was from...huh...Miami.
And Baltimore drafted ANOTHER one in 2010, but he hasn't played yet.
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