Oppo said:Romo, lost his job. Now a top closer
No, one the top closers "on the market." Which is true
Oppo said:Romo, lost his job. Now a top closer
http://www.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/sources-royals-have-had-talks-with-lester-s-agents-111414KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Royals have had preliminary discussions with the agents for free-agent left-hander Jon Lester, according to sources close to the situation.
Also, a representative from ACES Baseball Agency, which represents Lester, was believed to have been in Kansas City on Wednesday night.
But a source close to the situation cautioned, "I don't know how much I would read into that."
When you've got a straight man like Cashman setting you up over the years ("it's not us"), don't be surprised if the humor gets lost.jon abbey said:There is no chance the Yankees are actually going after Scherzer on a nine figure deal. Even Jon Heyman, who might as well be a Boras employee, has zero smoke behind that attempted fire. Come on, people. If NY was going to go after a premium SP hard, of course it would be Lester. I posted that piece to laugh at, not to take seriously.
jon abbey said:There is no chance the Yankees are actually going after Scherzer on a nine figure deal. Even Jon Heyman, who might as well be a Boras employee, has zero smoke behind that attempted fire. Come on, people. If NY was going to go after a premium SP hard, of course it would be Lester. I posted that piece to laugh at, not to take seriously.
Kem? who is Kem_RosenthaI?RedOctober3829 said:@Kem_RosenthaI: BREAKING: #Rays are close to acquiring pitcher Tyson Ross from the #Padres in exchange for OF Desmond Jennings and RP Jake McGee.
I'm puzzled. One of the A's great strengths for two years now has been versatility and platooning. Now they pay top dollar for a guy who can't really play defense, meaning their DH spot is occupied and their lineup versatility takes a hit.Darnell's Son said:Billy Butler was born to play for the Athletics.
Yeah, but he just looks like an A.nattysez said:I'm puzzled. One of the A's great strengths for two years now has been versatility and platooning. Now they pay top dollar for a guy who can't really play defense, meaning their DH spot is occupied and their lineup versatility takes a hit.
RedOctober3829 said:@Kem_RosenthaI: BREAKING: #Rays are close to acquiring pitcher Tyson Ross from the #Padres in exchange for OF Desmond Jennings and RP Jake McGee.
Darnell's Son said:Yeah, but he just looks like an A.
soxhop411 said:Kem? who is Kem_RosenthaI?
soxhop411 said:Rob Bradford @bradfo 45s45 seconds ago
Source: Five teams showing legitimate interest in Jonny Gomes
GOMES!
How long until Ralph Bowden reports this same thing from a "source"?soxhop411 said:Kem? who is Kem_RosenthaI?
He can't post on the main board until he hits a certain amount(50 I think) of posts.E5 Yaz said:Aren't there threads in the Red Sox forum for Sandoval and Lester?
It's now 25.Darnell's Son said:He can't post on the main board until he hits a certain amount(50 I think) of posts.
Darnell's Son said:He can't post on the main board until he hits a certain amount(50 I think) of posts.
https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/535479610134126592Heise3B said:
I beg to differ .. It's one year of Cueto and two years of Bruce .. What's moreopes said:Yes, the sox will get a cost controlled starting pitcher and Jay bruce for only at least our top 5 prospects and pedroia.
What possible scenario do you think it would take to accomplish that? And who do you think the sox would be willing to let go?
But yea, the sox will totally buy low and get a top of the rotation pitcher and Jay bruce for a bag of balls.
1) How is Cueto only worth 10m in value and 2) Do you honestly expect Bruce to have negative value the next two years? Bruce is signed to a reasonable contract, had a .269 BABIP in 2014, and puts up big power numbers when healthy. Some team will trade prospects for him and I don't think it benefits the Reds to package he and Cueto together.BCsMightyJoeYoung said:Fan graphs has Cueto's 2014 valued at 23m (4.1 WAR) and Bruce at 6m -1.1 WAR)
Cueto makes 12m and Bruce is around 12m as well .. So Cueto has about 10m in value and Bruce is worth - 6m or thereabouts . Combined they are worth roughly 4m .. add in another -1 WAR year for Bruce and they are a net negative. And you think that would cost 5 prospects AND Pedroia ? The likes of Owens or Betts are worth at least 30m each. Betts is upwards to 50m.
I'm talking marginal value here .. A players contract compared to is worth on the field.TOleary25 said:1) How is Cueto only worth 10m in value and 2) Do you honestly expect Bruce to have negative value the next two years? Bruce is signed to a reasonable contract, had a .269 BABIP, and puts up big power numbers when healthy. Some team will trade prospects for him and I don't think it benefits the Reds to package he and Cueto together.