witesoxfan Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Also, I didn't realize it, but Octavio Dotel set a record last year when he played for his 13th major league team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 28, 2012 -> 04:05 PM) Of Jeff Passan's top 25 free agents, only 4 remain unsigned. The list is not surprising. #8 Michael Bourn - Scott Boras #11 Rafael Soriano - Scott Boras #14 Adam LaRoche - inconsistent and no high demand for 1B around the league #18 Kyle Lohse - Scott Boras I also haven't noticed nearly as many players signing with Boras in recent years, though they obviously still exist. He does a great job of getting money for his clients, but he is very slow and non-deliberate when going about his process where I think guys would rather be relaxing in the offseason knowing they have a job. From what I see, you primarily see second tier players sign with Boras because he will upsell and get them the big contract or yearly contracts they desire, whereas your genuine top flight players sell themselves far more. Just thought it was interesting. Boras could never be an agent in a league with a salary cap. In those leagues the free agents sign quickly so they aren't left without a team with cap space to give them big money. If MLB could ever adopt a salary cap, Boras would have to change radically or find something else to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I highly doubt we would have what it would take to get him.... Marlins Will Listen On Giancarlo Stanton By Zach Links [December 30 at 10:29am CST] In the wake of the Marlins' blockbuster deal with the Blue Jays, the Marlins publicly stated that they wouldn't trade Giancarlo Stanton. Assistant General Manager Dan Jennings says that the club isn't shopping the right fielder, but they will listen to all offers for him, according to Jim Bowden of SiriusXM (on Twitter). Teams have been inquiring on Stanton ever since the Marlins shipped Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, and Josh Johnson to Toronto in November. Stanton was vocal about his displeasure with the Marlins' front office after the trade and agent Joel Wolfe declined comment earlier this month when asked if his client had requested a trade. Jennings also told Bowden (Twitter link) that Miami isn't going to surprise anyone and pursue any of the top free agents left on the open market. As the MLBTR Transaction Tracker shows, the Marlins have only signed two free agents so far this winter: Placido Polanco and Juan Pierre. Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/#Kgb2d7WmMAmHiuRM.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Javy Vazquez wants to pitch again...for a contender. Have fun with that 5.5 ERA you'll receive said contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:25 AM) Javy Vazquez wants to pitch again...for a contender. Have fun with that 5.5 ERA you'll receive said contender. He was great with Atlanta in 2009 and that team won 86 games. I think, given the right situation, he can be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 #2013Soxkiller Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS Endy chavez agrees to #royals deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 11:44 AM) He was great with Atlanta in 2009 and that team won 86 games. I think, given the right situation, he can be successful. Then he went back to normal Javy in 2010. That Atlanta team did not make the playoffs BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 06:39 PM) Then he went back to normal Javy in 2010. That Atlanta team did not make the playoffs BTW. Not from what I remember. He lost a ton of velocity if I remember correctly. Was not normal headcase javy. If his velocity returns he could be useful again. Edited January 1, 2013 by MAX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 QUOTE (MAX @ Jan 1, 2013 -> 03:58 PM) Not from what I remember. He lost a ton of velocity if I remember correctly. Was not normal headcase javy. If his velocity returns he could be useful again.This one's pretty well shown by the velocity graph. Remarkably, he did have some velocity recovery at the end of 2010. I'm not sure I'd sign him if I was expecting to be a contender. But if I were say, the Royals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Myers signs with Cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 1, 2013 -> 04:18 PM) Myers signs with Cleveland Cleveland is really cornering the market on free agent assholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Cleveland is really cornering the market on free agent assholes. AJ went to Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Myers is a good move for Cleveland, if the money isn't too bad. He is a guy that will give you a lot of innings, which will help settle that pen a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 That's not bad at all. paul hoynes @hoynsie Heard this: One-year deal that #Indians and RHP Brett Myers agreed to is worth $7 million. There's a club option, too. Pending physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mlb...ng-staff-report Tim Raines, long-time Montreal Expo and potential hall of famer, has reportedly joined the Blue Jays as a baserunning and outfield coach. American-based baseball writer Mel Antonen reported on Twitter Monday night that Raines says he’ll be joining the Jays organization for the 2013 season. Raines, one of baseball’s all-time great leadoff hitters who stole 808 bases in 2,502 major league games, has previous big league coaching experience with the White Sox and has managed the Newark Bears of the Can-Am league for the past three seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I found this to be a really cool look at the average value of a first round draft pick for comparison with the value of signing a player that costs you that pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 3, 2013 -> 01:35 PM) I found this to be a really cool look at the average value of a first round draft pick for comparison with the value of signing a player that costs you that pick. Interesting look. The funny thing is, I'm still undecided. Certainly a player by player decision. I'd probably rather go with those odds rather than pay Nick Swisher over $10M/year...but maybe I wouldn't feel that way if I really needed outfielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Berkman to the Rangers per ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Jan 5, 2013 -> 09:38 PM) Berkman to the Rangers per ESPN. Took me a few minutes to remember that Michael Young was traded so their DH spot is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 6, 2013 -> 02:21 PM) Took me a few minutes to remember that Michael Young was traded so their DH spot is open. Too bad Mitch Moreland only plays 1B, he seems to be the odd man out if they plan on playing Olt this year. Edit: apparently he plays a little RF but that doesn't make our team better....3B coulda been nice. Edited January 7, 2013 by 2nd_city_saint787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Someone really overplayed their hand... Bob Klapisch @BobKlap Told Scott Boras asked #Yankees last month if they'd consider taking Rafael Soriano back on a 1-yr deal. Request flatly denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2013 -> 03:48 PM) Someone really overplayed their hand... Bob Klapisch @BobKlap Told Scott Boras asked #Yankees last month if they'd consider taking Rafael Soriano back on a 1-yr deal. Request flatly denied. Hahahaha. Who needs to overpay Soriano when you have Mariano Rivera coming back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2013 -> 03:48 PM) Someone really overplayed their hand... Bob Klapisch @BobKlap Told Scott Boras asked #Yankees last month if they'd consider taking Rafael Soriano back on a 1-yr deal. Request flatly denied. Only Scott Boras can make teams ask for more years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2013 -> 03:48 PM) Someone really overplayed their hand... Bob Klapisch @BobKlap Told Scott Boras asked #Yankees last month if they'd consider taking Rafael Soriano back on a 1-yr deal. Request flatly denied. I was sure that Soriano was headed to the Tigers. Guess it's still possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 7, 2013 -> 04:01 PM) I was sure that Soriano was headed to the Tigers. Guess it's still possible. Teams don't seem to want to give up the draft pick. Probably even less for a one year rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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