MLB off-season news & notes thread - Part 2

[Mad Brills*]

So I'd imagine the gates will open once edwin signs somewhere?

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

So I'd imagine the gates will open once edwin signs somewhere?

Gates for...?

Most of the big names have signed aside from the 1B/DH glut of vets.

 

[Sarcastic]

At this point Free Agency is like the week after Halloween or Valentine's.

 

[Voight]

So I'd imagine the gates will open once edwin signs somewhere?

Trumbo is really the only other guy who is going to get a decent contract, and who knows if thats going to even happen at this point.

 

[hockeykicker]

Trumbo is really the only other guy who is going to get a decent contract, and who knows if thats going to even happen at this point.

Wieters is still out there too but he is supposed to sign with the nats according to Olney

 

[TF97]

Daniel Hudson to Pittsburgh, 2/11M. I would have loved for the Blue Jays to sign him, good pick up for the Pirates.

 

[NJDevs26]

Could someone explain why the Yankees made zero attempt at trading for Chris Sale but are now 'very interested' in Jose Quintana?

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Could someone explain why the Yankees made zero attempt at trading for Chris Sale but are now 'very interested' in Jose Quintana?

Panic move maybe?

BS rumor more likely

 

[Voight]

Wieters is still out there too but he is supposed to sign with the nats according to Olney

He wont get anything too big or crazy.

 

[NJDevs26]

Panic move maybe?

BS rumor more likely

The only thing I can think of is there's heat on Cashman now that the Sox traded for Sale and have him for three more years, so they have to answer. But the new-age Steinbrenners have largely stayed out of his hair to this point so I don't know how plausible that is.

It's just odd otherwise, maybe a nonsense rumor like you said but didn't Cashman even say that trading for Sale is a final piece move and we're not there yet? What would make Quintana different?

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

The only thing I can think of is there's heat on Cashman now that the Sox traded for Sale and have him for three more years, so they have to answer. But the new-age Steinbrenners have largely stayed out of his hair to this point so I don't know how plausible that is.

It's just odd otherwise, maybe a nonsense rumor like you said but didn't Cashman even say that trading for Sale is a final piece move and we're not there yet? What would make Quintana different?

Quintana isn't Sale. And I love Quintana.

 

[Cassano]

What package would be fair value for Quintana? Yankees have the best farm in baseball.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

What package would be fair value for Quintana? Yankees have the best farm in baseball.

Fair value ain't gonna do it. Market is thin so It will take an overpay or the WS will hold on to him. He's got 4 years of team control left. No need to trade him otherwise. But if you're just talking theoretical value then that is different.

 

[Mad Brills*]

Granderson/bruce being targets for the jays.

Wonder if the jays send pompey in a deal back that includes a RP coming back as well.

 

[Pwnasaurus]

Granderson/bruce being targets for the jays.

Wonder if the jays send pompey in a deal back that includes a RP coming back as well.

I would think the Mets would be interested adding another RP. Familia will no doubt be suspended for a month or so and they were rumored to be wanting to add another bullpen arm even prior to that.

 

[Elvis P]

1. San Diego Padres

The Padres have put together the best long-term rebuilding program of all of the teams. Their philosophy is all based on high-ceiling players from the draft, international signings and trades. They don't care about how close a player is to the majors, they just want impact players. They're OK with the reality that they might hit on only one of five players, but when they do hit they’re looking for All-Star-caliber, difference-making players. Every trade they’ve made has been about getting the best prospect, not about the level of risk or distance to the big leagues.

http://www.espn.com/blog/the-gms-office/insider/post?id=13589

Are the Padres doing the best job of rebuilding?

 

[Pwnasaurus]

Are the Padres doing the best job of rebuilding?

80 grade at forging medical records at least

 

[MMC]

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

Would be a good move for him if he wants a ring to go to the Cubs.

 

[Voight]

I heard they took him for a tour of Wrigley and the city. Surprised they did that for a #4-5 starter.

http://www.espn.com/blog/the-gms-office/insider/post?id=13589

Are the Padres doing the best job of rebuilding?

Take away the winter of 2014, then sure.

 

[TNT87]

The Pirates are interested in Quintana.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Do Pirates have assets to get it done? Would they be willing to pay the price Sox are asking for?

I hear the name Austin Meadows a lot but didn't he flame out in AAA this past year leading his stock to drop dramatically?

 

[MMC]

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Makes sense

Profar hasn't done anything to establish himself at this point and only had 3 years of club control ,, So naturally the Sox would be asking for more