ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 CC Sabathia looks like he lost like 50 pounds this offseason, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I....can't use his nickname any more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 He was losing weight during the season last year. The Yankees suspected it may have contributed to his bad season. We will see, but he looks like a different guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 21, 2014 -> 01:25 AM) CC Sabathia looks like he lost like 50 pounds this offseason, wow. QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 02:44 PM) Sabathia actually looks really thin right there. HEY I WAS RIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Jerry Crasnick @jcrasnick 5m #Phillies have, indeed, reached agreement on a minor league deal with Bobby Abreu, source confirms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I....can't use his nickname any more.... [/quote What is he now? Captain Tofuburger? Captain Salad? It's not fun anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Sounds like Garza to the Brewers for 4 years $52 million. Balfour is also signing with the Rays. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 12:22 PM) Sounds like Garza to the Brewers for 4 years $52 million. Balfour is also signing with the Rays. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ That actually sounds like a pretty good deal for the Brew Crew IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 01:31 PM) That actually sounds like a pretty good deal for the Brew Crew IMO. Do they legitimately think they have a chance to be competitive in the NL Central next year with the Pirates, Cardinals, and Reds all in that division? I mean they get Braun back, but do they have something else useful coming down the pipeline this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 01:21 PM) Do they legitimately think they have a chance to be competitive in the NL Central next year with the Pirates, Cardinals, and Reds all in that division? I mean they get Braun back, but do they have something else useful coming down the pipeline this year? If Mark Reynolds and Lyle Overbay can combine for 1 WAR, they will have added 5 wins to that team. They were the only team in baseball last year with a worse situation at 1B than the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 02:27 PM) If Mark Reynolds and Lyle Overbay can combine for 1 WAR, they will have added 5 wins to that team. They were the only team in baseball last year with a worse situation at 1B than the Sox. That was a 74 win team though. Add in another 2 for Braun back for the full year perhaps and they still need something big to happen to be a competitive team? Do they have that? Serious Q I don't know their roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 01:29 PM) That was a 74 win team though. Add in another 2 for Braun back for the full year perhaps and they still need something big to happen to be a competitive team? Do they have that? Serious Q I don't know their roster? That's all context neutral though. They also blew like a million saves too, Honestly, with a bit of luck, I think most teams are 85-90 win teams. Just for demonstration's sake though, 74 + 5 is 79, plus Braun's additional 2, plus a 4 WAR season from Garza and you're looking at an 85 context-neutral win team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 11:25 PM) CC Sabathia looks like he lost like 50 pounds this offseason, wow. In a very nice Tom Ford tuxedo...very impressive, CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 01:52 PM) That's all context neutral though. They also blew like a million saves too, Honestly, with a bit of luck, I think most teams are 85-90 win teams. Just for demonstration's sake though, 74 + 5 is 79, plus Braun's additional 2, plus a 4 WAR season from Garza and you're looking at an 85 context-neutral win team. The last couple years I think the Brewers have had some horrendous bullpen work with just some crushing blown saves. Shore that up, their rotation is Gallardo, Garza, Lohse, Wily Peralta, and Marco Estrada. Nothing over powering, but if the last two guys keep improving, contending for the wild card isn't out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 04:37 PM) The last couple years I think the Brewers have had some horrendous bullpen work with just some crushing blown saves. Shore that up, their rotation is Gallardo, Garza, Lohse, Wily Peralta, and Marco Estrada. Nothing over powering, but if the last two guys keep improving, contending for the wild card isn't out of the question. Here's some appropriate skepticism as well. Their SP were 28th in MLB last year in WAR. Garza helps that, but even to be competitive, they're counting on big improvements from other guys in their rotation as well as guys like Gomez not regressing in the least and other unnamed guys contributing to their lineup more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 06:47 PM) Here's some appropriate skepticism as well. Their SP were 28th in MLB last year in WAR. Garza helps that, but even to be competitive, they're counting on big improvements from other guys in their rotation as well as guys like Gomez not regressing in the least and other unnamed guys contributing to their lineup more. Garza deal is not done yet according to reports. The Milwaukee Brewers have reported that contract negotiations with Matt Garza are "ongoing" and there is "no deal yet." FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported earlier Thursday that the Brewers agreed to sign Garza to a four-year, $52 million contract. It's highly unusual for a team to comment on a deal before it's finalized, but that's exactly what the Brewers did via their Twitter account. Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and MLB.com's Adam McCalvy are hearing the holdup isn't due to a medical issue, so it sounds like we should have a resolution soon. Per Rotoworld Edited January 24, 2014 by Soxfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 03:28 PM) In a very nice Tom Ford tuxedo...very impressive, CC. How the hell could you pick that out? The bowtie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 10:24 PM) How the hell could you pick that out? The bowtie? I bought one for my wedding...looked at a lot of them over the last 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 12m Source confirms: Garza is four years, $50M with #Brewers plus $1M per season in incentives. Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 18m #Brewers make it official: Four-year deal for Garza plus vesting option for fifth year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 That seems like an incredibly reasonable deal for Garza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 27, 2014 -> 11:01 AM) That seems like an incredibly reasonable deal for Garza. It seems fair, I just don't know why it's the Brewers doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 27, 2014 -> 11:30 AM) It seems fair, I just don't know why it's the Brewers doing it. It makes sense to me, but I'm not sure I can fully explain why. First, I don't think they are in a position to go on an all-out Astros type rebuild. They built a lot of strides with their fanbase with their postseason trips, and while they lost some with the recent slump and Braun stuff, I think they need to keep them interested in the team. They most likely won't win the Central, but they aren't devoid of talent, and if some things go their way, maybe they compete for the 2nd wild card and stay in the hunt, which matters for a team like Milwaukee. Plus, the length/value won't ever be crippling. While Garza is an injury risk, he also seems consistent enough that he won't suddenly have a 5.00 ERA like Ubaldo might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This ESPN compilation of total spending over the last 5 years and wins to show for it is worth looking through. 16-30 and 1-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1 2h Garza has complex 5th-yr '18 option: It's #Brewers opt at $5M, but becomes $1M if he spends 130 DL days in 183-pd for various injuries (con) But Garza can vest at $13M if 1. 110g during contract plus 2. not on DL at end of '17 regular season plus 3. 115 ip in '17. #Brewers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nolan was Michael Jordan to me as a kid. I really hope he gets back into the game. Brian McTaggart @brianmctaggart 55m Nolan Ryan met with Jim Crane and Reid Ryan this morning at Minute Maid Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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