AWhiteSoxinNJ Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 This is like watching paint dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The Rays plan to talk to Milton Bradley about board games and DH duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I need something to happen, I'm already bored with my own life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 About to head down to the Bellagio now....I'll post something from my phone if I hear anything exciting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 04:32 PM) Kurk was just on ESPN, and said he expects things to move a lot slower than they have in years past due to the economic climate with baseball. Don't expect a lot of the big FA's to leave the winter meetings with deals. Â Â right... the Economy will play a huge part in this whole thing. Teams are trying to predict the gate for 4 months from now. It maybe easy for the Cubs, mets Yanks, and Angels but practically everyone else will be very hard pressed. When you turn on the TV and see everything Happening, paying millions for baseball players really is last on the list. If the economics will be cut this year, teams just cannot predict the gate. By the way I am sure everyone knows that the tribune just filed bankruptcy. They will restructure soon. Its just starting, there will be more everyday. Edited December 8, 2008 by quickman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 02:54 PM) About to head down to the Bellagio now....I'll post something from my phone if I hear anything exciting... Give me $5 on G*d to win the MVP next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Dodgers are in the market for a reliever. Would anyone do Jenks for Kemp straight up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I know some of you were curious as to the current payroll, well I did a little math. Players under contract or ARB eligible and guaranteed to make the team in 2009:Â Buehrle 14 Thome 13 Konerko 12 Dye 11.5 Contreras 10 Pierzynski 6.25 Dotel 6 Jenks 5.2 (ARB Estimate) Linebrink 4.5 MacDougal 2.65 Betemit 1.8 (ARB Estimate) Ramirez 1.1 ------- Total 88 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Economic-wise, I'm surprised that players aren't signing quicker to avoid the "Over 250k" Obama tax hike plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 11:10 PM) Economic-wise, I'm surprised that players aren't signing quicker to avoid the "Over 250k" Obama tax hike plan. Â well, for the record, he said that may likely be delayed in effect until the bush tax cuts come up for renewal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 The Cubs are trying to move Cedeno for talent, of course most GM's already know that he will be non-tendered anyway, so they will wait for that shoe to drop. Â Apparently they also are "refusing" to trade MIke Fontenot. If he is untouchable, not sure what Jim Hendry actually values. I see them signing Ibanez in the next 2 weeks for RF. Â Sox have had discussions with the Dodgers, not sure what about though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 06:19 PM) The Cubs are trying to move Cedeno for talent, of course most GM's already know that he will be non-tendered anyway, so they will wait for that shoe to drop. Apparently they also are "refusing" to trade MIke Fontenot. If he is untouchable, not sure what Jim Hendry actually values. I see them signing Ibanez in the next 2 weeks for RF.  Sox have had discussions with the Dodgers, not sure what about though.  How bout this for speculation 5:19 p.m. — Saito injury forces Dodgers' hand The Los Angeles Dodgers received a mixed report on closer Takashi Saito, who missed two months in the second half this season because of a sprained elbow ligament.  Saito's offseason rehabilitation program is going well, team doctors said, but he is not certain to be ready for the start of the season.  Because of that, the Dodgers will increase their search for another reliever. They could either slide Jonathan Broxton back into the closer's role and add a set-up man or bring in free-agent closer Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader. --Gerry Fraley  Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (striker62704 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 03:03 PM) Dodgers are in the market for a reliever. Would anyone do Jenks for Kemp straight up? Frankly, the only 2 guys on the Dodgers roster I'd do Jenks for straight up are Kershaw and Billingsly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 06:24 PM) Frankly, the only 2 guys on the Dodgers roster I'd do Jenks for straight up are Kershaw and Billingsly. Sign me up; and I love Bobby. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWhiteSoxinNJ Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Keep us posted Rock....your the only info I've heard all day....minus the bulls*** Dye stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 How about signing Garland to a contract? Â Apparently he is looking for only 2 or 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (YahtzeeSox @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 06:39 PM) How about signing Garland to a contract? Apparently he is looking for only 2 or 3 years. I'd give Jon 2 or 3 years, but not over 8 or 9 mil per. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (YahtzeeSox @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 05:39 PM) How about signing Garland to a contract? Apparently he is looking for only 2 or 3 years. I was thinking about this, he is average, but he eats innings and I love Jon. We need another solid starter, or at least one that will eat innings like Jon can. I would be willing to sign him to a 2-year deal worth $18 million, or even a 1-year deal like Lohse had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (G&T @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 05:23 PM) How bout this for speculation  Fox Ironic.  They have need for Dye and Jenks. They have young pitching and OF talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 05:46 PM) I was thinking about this, he is average, but he eats innings and I love Jon. We need another solid starter, or at least one that will eat innings like Jon can. I would be willing to sign him to a 2-year deal worth $18 million, or even a 1-year deal like Lohse had. Ill see if there is any info about Garland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (YahtzeeSox @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 05:39 PM) How about signing Garland to a contract? Apparently he is looking for only 2 or 3 years.  I doubt he's "looking" for a 2-3 year contract. Maybe this is where you got that...  Garland a good fit for Cardinals Monday, December 8, 2008 | Print Entry  Posted by Jerry Crasnick The Cardinals could ultimately emerge as a fit for free agent Jon Garland, given St. Louis pitching coach Dave Duncan's track record for getting the most out of pitchers ranging from Jeff Weaver to Kyle Lohse.  Garland went 14-8 for the Angels this season, but his ERA (4.90), strikeout-to-walk ratio (1.53) and other underlying numbers weren't pretty. The consensus in baseball circles is that he could benefit greatly from a shift to the National League.  It's doubtful that the Cardinals would want to go beyond a two- or three-year deal, however, given the money the team is obligated to pay Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter and Lohse in the coming years.  Garland could also be a possible fallback for the Brewers, Dodgers and other clubs with starting pitching plans that are currently in a state of flux.  I think Garland would be smart going to the NL. But I would take him back in a heartbeat. I thought the thing on Garland was he always wanted to pitch on the west coast closer to family.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 05:49 PM) Ill see if there is any info about Garland. You keep doing this cryptic thing where you seem like you are standing next to KW at the meetings or something. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 05:53 PM) You keep doing this cryptic thing where you seem like you are standing next to KW at the meetings or something. I've hacked his phone  IMO, Garland is staying on the West Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 03:24 PM) Frankly, the only 2 guys on the Dodgers roster I'd do Jenks for straight up are Kershaw and Billingsly. I'd do it for Kemp or Loney as well. Those guys are legit talents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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