southsider2k5 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Jon Morosi @jonmorosi #Orioles have shown interest in Brett Myers, who plans to pitch as a starter in 2013. #Twins and #Royals among other AL teams involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 it starts today? for some reason i thought it was tues or wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I don't know if this necessarily relates to the Winter Meetings, but ARod is likely to miss part of 2013 with another surgery, according to Joel Sherman. I would think the Yankees may be looking at signing a fill-in guy (maybe Chavez?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 09:01 AM) I don't know if this necessarily relates to the Winter Meetings, but ARod is likely to miss part of 2013 with another surgery, according to Joel Sherman. I would think the Yankees may be looking at signing a fill-in guy (maybe Chavez?). Yeah, this puts them on the market for a 3B/SS with Jeters issues as well. This could hurt the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'll make one dumb prediction that won't come true...Sox will get RA DIckey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Soto to re-sign with Rangers for $3MM. $3 million for a catcher who hit .198 last year. Edited December 3, 2012 by pittshoganerkoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Napoli close to a deal with the Red Sox. Let's see what happens with Salty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Kool Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 09:57 AM) Napoli close to a deal with the Red Sox. Let's see what happens with Salty. 3 years $39 per Jon Heyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbabins Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (flavum @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 09:57 AM) Napoli close to a deal with the Red Sox. Let's see what happens with Salty. I wouldn't hate to have Salty, but that .288 OBP is gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I wouldn't hate to have Salty, but that .288 OBP is gross. .299 OBP and .480 SLG vs RHP, which is mostly what he'd see as Flowers backup. Not bad for a backup catcher, if he will in fact sign for a backup's salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Parque Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I can't imagine the Sox being able to afford AJ with Napoli getting that kind of money at 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Catchers are getting paid. I expect AJ to get a 1 or 2 year deal for around $10MM per now. A Flowers/Salty combo wouldn't be terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbabins Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 10:25 AM) .299 OBP and .480 SLG vs RHP, which is mostly what he'd see as Flowers backup. Not bad for a backup catcher, if he will in fact sign for a backup's salary. At a backup price, id be all over that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Napoli isn't going to catch much in Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ultimate Champion Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 10:35 AM) Catchers are getting paid. I expect AJ to get a 1 or 2 year deal for around $10MM per now. A Flowers/Salty combo wouldn't be terrible. Except they're paying him to be a 1B. $13M per for a first baseman who sucks? Maybe someone will take Dunn now because teams this offseason are acting just stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 10:51 AM) Except they're paying him to be a 1B. $13M per for a first baseman who sucks? Maybe someone will take Dunn now because teams this offseason are acting just stupid. Dunn had a comeback year and put up an .800 OPS and gets $15 million a year. Napoli had a regression and put up an .812 OPS and gets $13 million a year. Seems to me Napoli is still the better deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 08:02 AM) Jon Morosi @jonmorosi #Orioles have shown interest in Brett Myers, who plans to pitch as a starter in 2013. #Twins and #Royals among other AL teams involved. Bob Dutton @Royals_Report Concerning @jonmorosi report that #Royals are interested in RHP Brett Myers…yes, am told at "kicking the tires" level. Made $11m in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 http://sulia.com/channel/baseball/f/608e44...?source=twitter Phil Rogers Purely in terms of fit, Boston is emerging as a possible source of help for the White Sox. The Red Sox are kicking the tire on free-agent starters but have interest in Gavin Floyd. They are looking to move Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who would be a good piece for the White Sox as a platoon partner for Tyler Flowers. The White Sox would save some money, which would help them fill their needs at third base. Eric Chavez is an interesting name on the free-agent market there. He could share the position with Brent Morel, who gets at least half a mulligan to prove that he can hit in the big leagues. Definitely something to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 11:25 AM) http://sulia.com/channel/baseball/f/608e44...?source=twitter Phil Rogers Purely in terms of fit, Boston is emerging as a possible source of help for the White Sox. The Red Sox are kicking the tire on free-agent starters but have interest in Gavin Floyd. They are looking to move Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who would be a good piece for the White Sox as a platoon partner for Tyler Flowers. The White Sox would save some money, which would help them fill their needs at third base. Eric Chavez is an interesting name on the free-agent market there. He could share the position with Brent Morel, who gets at least half a mulligan to prove that he can hit in the big leagues. Definitely something to watch. Wow, I would hope that Floyd has more worth than a platoon catcher. I was hoping that if Floyd is dealt, it would be for a solid prospect who could possibly challenge in spring training for a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Parque Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 That all sounds so very depressing. Trading Floyd for a bad catcher who would play part time. Then using the money they save on Floyd to acquire a platoon player to pair with Morel. God, I hope this is a worst case scenario from a columnist whose rarely right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 11:30 AM) Wow, I would hope that Floyd has more worth than a platoon catcher. I was hoping that if Floyd is dealt, it would be for a solid prospect who could possibly challenge in spring training for a job. I don't think he does. As for Chavez/Morel, I mentioned this possibility before. I know KW almost got Chavez last year and Morel is supposedly healthy. I would think it is option C or D or lower, but there are worse alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 11:25 AM) http://sulia.com/channel/baseball/f/608e44...?source=twitter Phil Rogers Purely in terms of fit, Boston is emerging as a possible source of help for the White Sox. The Red Sox are kicking the tire on free-agent starters but have interest in Gavin Floyd. They are looking to move Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who would be a good piece for the White Sox as a platoon partner for Tyler Flowers. The White Sox would save some money, which would help them fill their needs at third base. Eric Chavez is an interesting name on the free-agent market there. He could share the position with Brent Morel, who gets at least half a mulligan to prove that he can hit in the big leagues. Definitely something to watch. Platoon at 3rd and C? No thanks. If the Sox trade Floyd to save money, the money needs to be spent on a full-time fix for 3B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 11:37 AM) Platoon at 3rd and C? No thanks. If the Sox trade Floyd to save money, the money needs to be spent on a full-time fix for 3B. Platoons aren't necessarily a bad thing, especially at an offensively challenged postion overall ©, and another position where there isn't much available, and a good chunk of the league is looking to fill (3B). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 11:42 AM) Platoons aren't necessarily a bad thing, especially at an offensively challenged postion overall ©, and another position where there isn't much available, and a good chunk of the league is looking to fill (3B). Yeah, I have no problem with this, and in fact, I prefer this option in a year such as this. A great 3Bman for the future is going to be very spendy, and even a mediocre intermediary fill-in, such as Youkilis, is going to cost 8 digits both years and there's neither a guarantee he stays healthy nor that he produces. Just grab a small piece and run with it for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 3, 2012 -> 11:42 AM) Platoons aren't necessarily a bad thing, especially at an offensively challenged postion overall ©, and another position where there isn't much available, and a good chunk of the league is looking to fill (3B). To be honest, I'm okay with a Salty/Flowers platoon. But Morel and Chavez? I don't know. I'm not sure there's any hope for Morel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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