MLB Thread 2012 - The Postseason

[the tourist]

I don't think that Escobar or Nolasco will command much of a return seeing as Nolasco is overpaid for what he does and Escobar is coming off less-than-stellar season. Morisson would bring back more than either. Stanton would bring back twice as much as all three combined.

 

[LuckyNumber7]

Escobar will bring back something of value, even if it's not that much. Nolasco wont bring back anything other than 'something' in physical form. He's useless, and the only teams that will want him are the ones who need someone to eat innings with a #5. Don't forget though, he's on a contract year and he does have pitching ability. Roller coaster piece of shit.

Stanton probably has one of the highest prices in the league, so I can imagine they'll hold off on trading Stanton right now because nobody wants to pay the Marlins full price in the middle of a fire sale.

 

[the tourist]

I think most teams would pay full price for Stanton despite the fire sale.

 

[phanan]

SR, Hewson, Phanan, you cats pleased with the Napoli signing/terms?

I like the signing. Because it is only three years. They need some power in that lineup, and he should be able to provide that, especially at Fenway where he has historically done well.

 

[the tourist]

So I think the Mariners are linked to almost everyone and will sign/trade for no one. They were linked to Napoli and Martin. They've been linked to Hamilton, Swisher, Bourn, Bay (barf), Justin Upton, Billy Butler, Alex Gordon, and Wil Myers.

 

[the tourist]

I'd be more than happy if the Mariners jettisoned some of their minor league pitching for some combination of guys like Gordon, Myers, Upton.

 

[PhilsFan]

You're probably going to get Jason Bay.

 

[the tourist]

As long as he's a free NRI, I don't care. He's basically a free Chone Figgins.

 

[No spoken words]

Dan Haren reaches agreement with Washington Nationals, according to sources - ESPN

 

[the tourist]

Including the buyout, Haren is getting paid pretty well for a guy with injury concern coming off a very down year.

 

[PhilsFan]

Rumor floating around right now that the Phillies and Diamondbacks are talking about a Justin Upton-Cliff Lee trade. The Phils would have to send some money along since Lee's deal is so ridiculous.

 

[the tourist]

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/276082070189637633

Apparently that deal holds no water.

 

[PhilsFan]

Pedro Gomez is full of shit, then. Send him back to Barry Bonds' front yard.

 

[speedracer]

I like the signing. Because it is only three years. They need some power in that lineup, and he should be able to provide that, especially at Fenway where he has historically done well.

Yeah. Even considering age and defense, a big improvement over James Loney.

 

[phanan]

Don't really care for this pending Shane Victorino deal though. I think the Sox could have gotten a similar player for much less.

 

[PhilsFan]

You guys are going to hate Victorino.

 

[No spoken words]

Not as much as Dick Cheney Robin Yount hates Dale Sveum

Dale Sveum, Chicago Cubs manager, shot by Robin Yount, Milwaukee Brewers Hall of Famer, in offseason hunting accident - ESPN Chicago

 

[LuckyNumber7]

Excellent trade for Escobar.

Glad that asshole is gone.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

the KEPP!

 

[gump]

NSW, how do you feel about the Yankees making an offer to Youkilis? There is probably not one player I dislike more than him. Ugh.

 

[MrPryck2U]

NSW, how do you feel about the Yankees making an offer to Youkilis? There is probably not one player I dislike more than him. Ugh.

If the guy can stay healthy and be productive, who cares?

 

[No spoken words]

NSW, how do you feel about the Yankees making an offer to Youkilis? There is probably not one player I dislike more than him. Ugh.

If I could root for Wade Boggs or Johnny Damon I can root for this prick. Reluctantly. I wish they'd have kept Chavez.

 

[the tourist]

Hm. Mariners might be getting the Dutch Oven? Very interesting thing, there.

 

[gump]

If I could root for Wade Boggs or Johnny Damon I can root for this prick. Reluctantly. I wish they'd have kept Chavez.

I will be funny when Joba throws to third if he is standing right there.

Chavez at 3 million was much better than Youkilis at 12 million, I thought.

 

[MrPryck2U]

If I could root for Wade Boggs or Johnny Damon I can root for this prick. Reluctantly. I wish they'd have kept Chavez.

Don't forget Roger Clemens too.

 

[Imperor]

Please take him, Ass Dan. Please.

 

[No spoken words]

Chavez at 3 million was much better than Youkilis at 12 million, I thought.

Agreed. Big time.

Don't forget Roger Clemens too.

Jesus, duh me, him too. Ugh.

 

[PhilsFan]

Please take him, Ass Dan. Please.

It's gonna cost you almost all of his contract.

 

[the tourist]

I guess that all depends on what the Phillies send back. I'm thinking the Rangers want to shed payroll, so they'll take pretty much nothing in return. That would free them up to pay for Greinke, Upton, and Hamilton. So holy shit, Phillies, don't do it!

 

[PhilsFan]

From what I understand, the Phillies would send a reliever and Texas would pay $10-12 million of the $16 million he's owed. I hope the Phils send Schwimmer. He blows.

Also, the deal is done but now it is up to Young to waive his NTC.