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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 14, 2014 -> 11:27 AM)
Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 1h1 hour ago

 

Four clubs still in the hunt for Russell Martin . 4-to 5 year deal $14 to $15 million a year likely .

 

That's a lot better than what was rumored earlier ($85 million over 5 years).

 

I'd gladly take him at $14 million a year.

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QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 14, 2014 -> 10:52 AM)
Per mlbtr...

 

 

 

9:36am: Heyman reports that the two sides are very serious about getting a deal done, suggesting that it could end up being for a whopping 13 years. The two sides are said to be on the same page regarding money, Heyman writes, but two non-monetary issues still need to be worked out: a no-trade clause and a potential opt-out clause midway through the deal. One source characterized the negotiations as being on the 10-yard line.

 

8:40am: ESPN’s Buster Olney hears that one possibility that has been discussed is a 12-year, $325MM contract (ESPN Insider required and recommended). Olney also wonders how the frightening, season-ending injury to Stanton has affected his perspective and influenced his willingness to accept a deal like this. As Olney notes, Stanton acknowledged after the injury that had the fastball which struck his face hit him just millimeters in a different direction, his injury could have been career-threatening.

 

MERCY!!!

 

It reminded me of Kirby Pucketts career ending fastball to the face. Scary stuff

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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 14, 2014 -> 11:53 AM)
It reminded me of Kirby Pucketts career ending fastball to the face. Scary stuff

 

The thing is, the glaucoma in Puckett didn't develop until months after the injury. He played in the Spring of '96 (and well) but developed a spot in his right eye towards the end. It turned into glaucoma.

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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 14, 2014 -> 11:56 AM)
The thing is, the glaucoma in Puckett didn't develop until months after the injury. He played in the Spring of '96 (and well) but developed a spot in his right eye towards the end. It turned into glaucoma.

 

It was an inglorious end to an amazing talent.

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Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 7m7 minutes ago

 

Confirming: Burnett one-year deal with #Pirates is for $8.5M. Turned down $12.75M option with #Phillies. @jonheymancbs first with $$$.

 

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan 9m9 minutes ago

 

This says a lot: A.J. Burnett essentially paid $4.25M not to be a Phillie.

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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 08:00 AM)
Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 26m26 minutes ago

 

#Dbacks acquire Jeremy Hellickson from #Rays 4 prospects SS Andrew Velazquez and OF Justin Williams. I have never seen either prospect play

 

According to MLB, they were the Backs 11th and 13th rated prospects.

 

Velazquez was the player last year to reach base 70 straight games.

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QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 08:09 AM)
According to MLB, they were the Backs 11th and 13th rated prospects.

 

Velazquez was the player last year to reach base 70 straight games.

Velázquez is a hell of a talent. We'll be hearing his name in a few years.

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QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 10:44 AM)
Velázquez is a hell of a talent. We'll be hearing his name in a few years.

I'd bet money Williams turns out to be the better player down the road. And that's if either of them make it. Higher upside.

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QUOTE (SoxAce @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 02:22 PM)
I'd bet money Williams turns out to be the better player down the road. And that's if either of them make it. Higher upside.

Guess we will find out down the road. Vazquez looks like he will be a hell raiser on the base paths, maybe a little switch hitting version Jose Altuve. I'd take em both on the Sox farm.

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