2017-2018 MLB player movement rumors and reports

[Balta1701]

MLB Network‏Verified account @MLBNetwork 16h16 hours ago The #Padres are reportedly prepared to offer Eric Hosmer a six-year, $120 million deal. #MLBTonight

Good luck with that.

[Bob Sacamano]

Good luck with that.

 

That's less than he was projected to get. Still makes no sense for that team unless they think they are going to be competitive in like the 3rd/4th year and beyond in that deal.

Edited December 28, 2017 by soxfan2014

[Balta1701]

That's less than he was projected to get. Still makes no sense for that team unless they think they are going to be competitive in like the 3rd/4th year and beyond in that deal.

There you go. I don't care if JD Martinez is available for $30 million less than we thought he'd get, he makes no sense for us and when we are ready to do some damage his salary will be in the way.

[southsider2k5]

Some of the rumored asks from free agent pitchers include Arrietta at 6/160

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/jake...free-agent.html

[ChiSox59]

What a boring offseason.

[flavum]

What a boring offseason.

 

Painfully boring.

 

13 weeks until opening day.

[Bob Sacamano]

What a boring offseason.

 

Yeah I figured we would have seen more action in December but man there was almost nothing outside of any (pre-)Winter Meetings action.

[Sleepy Harold]

Jeff Passan

@JeffPassan

Source: Wade Davis has agreed to a deal with the Colorado Rockies.

[LittleHurt05]

Jeff Passan

@JeffPassan

Source: Wade Davis has agreed to a deal with the Colorado Rockies.

 

Wow, the Rockies are going all in on bullpen spending.

[Sleepy Harold]

Jeff Passan @JeffPassan

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Source: Wade Davis' deal with the Rockies is for three years and $52M. It's the highest per-year salary ever for a relief pitcher.

[southsider2k5]

Wow, the Rockies are going all in on bullpen spending.

 

It will be interesting to see if they can win with the modern 5 inning starts idea.

[The Beast]

Does this increase the chances that the Cubs get Holland or do they go closer by committee?

[LittleHurt05]

It will be interesting to see if they can win with the modern 5 inning starts idea.

 

It's one thing to do it in the postseason with all the days off, it's another over a full 162 game season. Especially when your home games can quickly turn into double digit affairs.

[fathom]

Does this increase the chances that the Cubs get Holland or do they go closer by committee?

 

Trade for Colome or acquire another set-up man and give it to Morrow?

[SoxAce]

Jeff Passan @JeffPassan

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Source: Wade Davis' deal with the Rockies is for three years and $52M. It's the highest per-year salary ever for a relief pitcher.

 

With a 4th year option. Deal can go up to 66 million. Can't say I blame the guy.

[southsider2k5]

Eno Sarris‏ @enosarris Eno Sarris Retweeted Joel Sherman

 

Starting pitchers won’t take their $, position players are more expensive. Relieving isn’t an easy life anyway & Rockies can offer a little more there to entice them without going to more than 3-4 years. Can extricate themselves easily from this strategy. Might as well try it.

 

 

[LittleHurt05]

Trade for Colome or acquire another set-up man and give it to Morrow?

 

Edwards - Cishek - Morrow.

 

That's not bad if they just stick with that, until Morrow's arm falls off

[Balta1701]

Is Davis really likely to stay healthy even under the kind of rules he was under last year? If so, that's a fair signing.

[Dick Allen]

Pretty shocked Davis signed with Colorado. He had Cubs culture for a year. Funny how offering the most money works.

[Chicago White Sox]

Pretty shocked Davis signed with Colorado. He had Cubs culture for a year. Funny how offering the most money works.

Good god man, no one (or almost no one) has argued otherwise, but please arguing against this fake claim...

Edited December 29, 2017 by Chicago White Sox

[Balta1701]

@MLBBruceLevine

With Davis signing still zero free agent contracts of more than three years . MLB clubs are willing to pay top market value but appear to be showing collective restraint in length of deals.

That's rather fascinating.

[chitownsportsfan]

That's rather fascinating.

 

I think we are headed towards a strike.

[southsider2k5]

MLB Trade Rumors‏ @mlbtraderumors 1h1 hour ago Brewers Reportedly In Talks With Boone Logan https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/brewers-reportedly-in-talks-with-boone-logan.html …://https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017...ne-logan.html …

 

 

[Balta1701]

I think we are headed towards a strike.

I think the only league right now where they're anywhere close to risking all the gains of the last 10 years via labor issues is the NFL. Everyone in baseball is still getting rich. Owners, players both. Just an interesting trend to see teams ponying up for fewer years to avoid the long term risk.

[chitownsportsfan]

I think the only league right now where they're anywhere close to risking all the gains of the last 10 years via labor issues is the NFL. Everyone in baseball is still getting rich. Owners, players both. Just an interesting trend to see teams ponying up for fewer years to avoid the long term risk.

 

Yea but the players aren't seeing enough of the profits:

 

Since 1995, MLB’s overall league revenues have increased nearly 650%, going from around $1.4 billion to over $9 billion in 2014. During that same time period, though, MLB payrolls have only increased by around 378%, from roughly $925 million in 1995 to just under $3.5 billion last year.

 

We'll see if the union can remain united enough to commit to a strike. Nobody wants to kill the golden goose but if I'm a MLBPA analyst I'm seeing worrying trends.