Author Topic: MLB Offseason Thread - Pitchers and Catchers Report! (Read 46308 times)

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #300 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:24:41 AM »

Pirates split squad loses game to Manatee Community College. For real.

They should have relegation like in the EPL.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #301 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:27:47 AM »

The Pirates lost to the Manatees?

The AP photo is even better:

Grecco · « **Reply #302 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:45:56 AM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on March 31, 2009, 07:10:29 PM

Quote from: Grecco on March 31, 2009, 07:09:37 PM
Start Anderson everyday? Yuck.

Where'd that come from? I'm sure Bobby is dumb enough to try it, but Anderson will fall apart anyhow.

Oops, you're talking about Josh Anderson I think.

talking about anderson josh, but anderson garret sucks alot too :'(

siamesedreamer · « **Reply #303 on:** April 03, 2009, 10:51:21 PM »

Who's starting the official thread?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #304 on:** December 05, 2009, 12:51:05 PM »

M's signed Chone Figgins to a 4-year, $36 million dollar contract.

Also, the Jason Bay to Seattle rumors won't die. Truth?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #305 on:** December 05, 2009, 01:56:37 PM »

Braves just signed a couple of really old relievers. $:-\$

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #306 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:57:07 PM »

The 10 worst baseball contracts of the past decade.

I was disappointed to see only one Mariner on there. Bavasi did a lot to earn more spots on that list!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #307 on:** December 05, 2009, 03:07:36 PM »

Bavasi should be the entire top ten list.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #308 on:** December 05, 2009, 04:04:40 PM »

Wells should be first. He's a below replacement level player with a 120 million dollar contract.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #309 on:** December 05, 2009, 04:46:16 PM »

I forgot Hampton's contract was that huge.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #310 on:** December 05, 2009, 09:42:56 PM »

Didn't the Braves manage to keep alot of that off their paybooks for a while too?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #311 on:** December 06, 2009, 04:20:06 AM »

Quote from: Ganhyun on December 05, 2009, 09:42:56 PM

Didn't the Braves manage to keep alot of that off their paybooks for a while too?

Yeah, the first couple of years Hampton was on the Braves, Florida and Colorado paid most of his salary if I remember correctly. Florida's contribution ended after a couple of years and Hampton promptly got injured, which means that some insurance policy the Braves had on him paid a good portion of his salary for all those seasons he missed. Still, fuck Mike Hampton.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #312 on:** December 06, 2009, 04:24:25 AM »

Chone Figgins, Rich Harden and Jason Bay to the M's? Interesting, but I doubt we'll get all three of 'em.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #313 on:** December 06, 2009, 11:45:43 PM »

The Rays will once again be a force to be reckoned with.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #314 on:** December 14, 2009, 08:23:48 PM »

Mariners got Cliff Lee in a trade that sent Phillppe Aumont, Michael Saunders and Brandon Morrow to the Blue Jays, Roy Hallady to the Red Sox and some other stuff that I don't really care about.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #315 on:** December 14, 2009, 08:24:30 PM »

I feel like the trade really isn't set yet. The conflicting reports over the past few hours have been ridiculous. And Red Sox, dude?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #316 on:** December 14, 2009, 08:28:42 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on December 14, 2009, 08:23:48 PM

Mariners got Cliff Lee in a trade that sent Phillppe Aumont, Michael Saunders and Brandon Morrow to the Blue Jays, Roy Hallady to the Red Sox and some other stuff that I don't really care about.

Roy Halladay is going to the PHILLIES. Red Sox signed Jon Lackey.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #317 on:** December 14, 2009, 08:30:33 PM »

In other huge news, the Mets signed KELVIM ESCOBAR to a minor-league deal.

$:-\$

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #318 on:** December 14, 2009, 08:32:57 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 14, 2009, 08:28:42 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on December 14, 2009, 08:23:48 PM
Mariners got Cliff Lee in a trade that sent Phillppe Aumont, Michael Saunders and Brandon Morrow to the Blue Jays, Roy Hallady to the Red Sox and some other stuff that I don't really care about.

Roy Halladay is going to the PHILLIES. Red Sox signed Jon Lackey.

Thank you for correcting me. But honestly, I don't give a fuck cause THE MARINERS ARE GETTING CLIFF LEE FUCK YEAH SUCK IT AL WEST!!!!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #319 on:** December 14, 2009, 08:44:53 PM »

It's like a double swing for you guys too, cause the Angels are losing John Lackey. If the Angels are listening, the Braves will gladly trade you Derek Lower for a pack of cigarettes.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #320 on:** December 15, 2009, 10:52:29 AM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on December 14, 2009, 08:30:33 PM

In other huge news, the Mets signed KELVIM ESCOBAR to a minor-league deal.

$:-\$

Figures. Two former Blue Jay pitchers get moved and the Mets get the Hispanic one.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #321 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:40:56 PM »

Ozzie is gonna flip out after he's been gifted with both Andruw Jones AND Juan Pierre.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #322 on:** December 16, 2009, 10:32:06 AM »

Is this deal ever getting finalized?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #323 on:** December 18, 2009, 02:13:06 PM »

Carlos Silva is gone!!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #324 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:17:39 AM »

GOD FUCKING DAMNIT COCKSHIT FUCKBUGGER

Really. MELKY CABRERA. For Vazquez. This is such bullshit. Fuck the Braves.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #325 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:23:21 AM »

The Yankees are raping everyone, what the fuck.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #326 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:25:52 PM »

You can't convince me that the Mets are a better run organization than the Nationals.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #327 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:30:40 PM »

Mets:

(Stolen from the GAF thread...too bad demi doesn't come in this thread)

pollo · « **Reply #328 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:32:07 PM »

Cashman

Niggaz

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #329 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:36:17 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on December 22, 2009, 12:25:52 PM

You can't convince me that the Mets are a better run organization than the Nationals.

Hey, please don't insult the Nationals. We have actually cleaned our house, hired a decent GM and are currently attempting to build our farm system (depleted upon arrival thanks to the Mets' shithead GM).

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #330 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:45:15 PM »

Yet you'll still be in last place for the foreseeable future.

It's nice to be able to say that as a Rays fan.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #331 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:55:24 PM »

Probably another year or two, until Strasburg develops into an ace. There have some talented position players, but the Lerners aren't going to spend any money - and rightly so - until they can develop the foundation of a decent pitching staff with homegrown talent. I much prefer to do it this way than to spend like Uncle Pennybags and acquire a bunch of high-priced talent that yields only the potential to maybe get a wild card spot.

I think the MLB is moving closer towards a salary cap anyway. I mean, a sports league where one or two clubs can sign or trade for any player they want, with spare parts like Melky Cabrera, is unsustainable - unless the MLB wants to contract the AL and NL down to four teams.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #332 on:** December 22, 2009, 10:34:20 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 22, 2009, 11:17:39 AM

GOD FUCKING DAMNIT COCKSHIT FUCKBUGGER

Really. MELKY CABRERA. For Vazquez. This is such bullshit. Fuck the Braves.

sigh. Braves making stupid moves already.

Seriously, trade Lowe and eat some of the salary. Why trade ur best pitcher away for Melky Cabrera?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #333 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:46:13 PM »

Well, the thinking now is that they might either be a) packaging melkdud and some prospects together for a bat or b) made the move now because they're about to sign a bat in the non-Bay/Holliday category. I sure hope so, because I really don't see why you would go ahead and trade Vazquez now for THAT when you could almost surely get a better deal closer to the season.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #334 on:** December 22, 2009, 11:51:06 PM »

Nats signed Marquis today for 2yr/$15 mil.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #335 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:07:21 AM »

Quote from: Willco on December 22, 2009, 11:51:06 PM

Nats signed Marquis today for 2yr/$15 mil.

Congrats, you might win 70 games this year.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #336 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:10:00 AM »

Hey, we signed Pudge too! And we are likely going to land Capps to shore up our bullpen.

... at least they are solid signings.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #337 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:19:13 AM »

Marquis is a good middle of the rotation starter and Capps is alright. Pudge is old and washed up, tho.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #338 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:24:09 AM »

He's the backup. He's supposed to be mentoring our young guys.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #339 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:26:27 AM »

Might as well have signed Paul LoDuca.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #340 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:27:31 AM »

This is hilarious "He currently is an analyst for the TVG Network analyzing horse races."

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #341 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:27:33 AM »

I believe the Nats did sign LoDuca at one point, but it may have been a fever dream.

There are worse backups than Pudge, though.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #342 on:** December 23, 2009, 11:49:10 AM »

So apparently the Brave just went and signed Troy Glaus to be our 1b. I guess if he's healthy he can certainly hit homers, but that's a big if. Plus he's normally a 3b so our defense is gonna suffer in a big way.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #343 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:05:17 PM »

Wait, you gave me grief that the Nationals signed Pudge as a backup and then you post that Braves have signed Troy Glaus - who played a grand total of 14 games last season after arthoscopic surgery - as their starter?

I mean at least Dunn hits like 40 HRs (and that's in a pitcher's ballpark) and he's like five years younger than Glaus.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #344 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:43:41 PM »

Where in my post did you read me saying it was a good thing?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #345 on:** December 23, 2009, 12:51:13 PM »

True. And to be fair, all you had to respond with was:

pollo · « **Reply #346 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:32:01 PM »

Oh, Biff Kommieslayer is triumph. Really gotta stop with the name changes dude.

Montero's ranked 5th according to BA. My guess is we'll probably be seeing him sometime this year. Dude's gonna be starting in Scranton.

My guess is if he's raking early on we could probably flip Nick Johnson to a competitor for some prospects by the deadline.. He could spell some rest for Po, and a Po/Montero DH/C tandem wouldn't be the worst thing.

pollo · « **Reply #347 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:33:33 PM »

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #348 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:52:18 PM »

tiumph has to keep changing his names so that we end up thinking there's actually more than one braves fan in the world as no one is distinguished mentally-challenged enough to be a braves fan.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #349 on:** December 24, 2009, 12:23:21 AM »

Trading Brandon Morrow to Toronto for Brandon League and a minor league outfielder was kinda weird on Jacky Z's part... I guess we'll have to wait and see on that one.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #350 on:** December 24, 2009, 12:37:06 AM »

So apparently the Braves only spent/are going to spend (deal isn't final until Glaus passes a physical after the holidays) 2 million on our new hopefully healthy slugging first baseman. That leaves us 7-9 million to grab a Xavier Nady-esque type as another outfielder. I hope our pitching is gonna be as good as I think it will, cause I don't see us scoring a shit ton of runs next year with this offense... although having Prado start the year as the regular 2B will be a big help.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #351 on:** December 24, 2009, 12:28:14 PM »

Yay, Capps inked a deal with the Nationals (has anyone had to try so hard to woo a "solid" relief pitcher?). With the addition of Capps and Bruney, our bullpen won't be so bad this year. I hear they're also signing Everyday Eddie before his arm completely falls off. If they sign another starter, another arm and a defensive infielder, they could be competitive this year. We might even win 70 games!

Ganhyun · « **Reply #352 on:** December 25, 2009, 07:51:25 PM »

Quote from: Methodis the Incorrigible! on December 23, 2009, 09:52:18 PM

tiumph has to keep changing his names so that we end up thinking there's actually more than one braves fan in the world as no one is distinguished mentally-challenged enough to be a braves fan.

You go to Hell and you die!
Braves fans are not distinguished mentally-challenged. Unlike Red Sox or Yankee fans.

*Puts on his Braves hat and stares down Methodis*

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #353 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:12:53 PM »

Totally random, but I hate Jon Heyman, so:

SI_JonHeyman9 minutes ago
just mailed Hall of Fame ballot, beating deadline yet again. voted for alomar, dawson, larkin, parker, morris & mattingly

sigh

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #354 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:45:46 PM »

I get Alomar, but the rest of those guys are ass clowns.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #355 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:52:24 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 27, 2009, 06:45:46 PM

I get Alomar, but the rest of those guys are ass clowns.

Decent case for Larkin.

I'd go with blyleven, raines, alomar, and mcgwire

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #356 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:53:29 PM »

Larkin I'll also accept (but I probably wouldn't vote for him).

He's batting .333.

The results of the poll on here >>>> BBWAA

http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/

# Bert Blyleven (90%, 394 Votes)
# Tim Raines (82%, 357 Votes)
# Roberto Alomar (78%, 341 Votes)
# Barry Larkin (70%, 305 Votes)
# Mark McGwire (64%, 280 Votes)
# Edgar Martinez (63%, 278 Votes)
# Alan Trammell (53%, 232 Votes)
# Andre Dawson (29%, 125 Votes)
# Fred McGriff (28%, 123 Votes)
# Dale Murphy (19%, 84 Votes)
# Lee Smith (19%, 82 Votes)
# Don Mattingly (13%, 59 Votes)
# Jack Morris (13%, 55 Votes)
# Dave Parker (6%, 27 Votes)
# Harold Baines (5%, 23 Votes)
# Robin Ventura (5%, 21 Votes)
# Kevin Appier (5%, 20 Votes)
# Andres Galarraga (2%, 8 Votes)
# David Segui (1%, 5 Votes)
# Eric Karros (1%, 4 Votes)
# Pat Hentgen (1%, 3 Votes)
# Shane Reynolds (1%, 3 Votes)
# Ray Lankford (1%, 3 Votes)
# Ellis Burks (0%, 2 Votes)
# Mike Jackson (0%, 2 Votes)
# Todd Zeile (0%, 2 Votes)

Edit: My ballot would be the same as Malek's.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #357 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:55:55 PM »

bu bu bu bu its the Hall of FAME not the Hall of PRETTY GOOD

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #358 on:** December 27, 2009, 07:00:37 PM »

Edgar esta caliente.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #359 on:** December 27, 2009, 07:03:14 PM »

McGwire deserves to be in, too. Unfortunately lots of guys from the roid era are gonna get shafted because the BBWAA is comprised of stuffy old traditionalists who were too busy cheering McGwire and Sosa back in the day to report on what was going on. And they act like the probably 90% of the players from the 60's and 70's who are in the hall either didn't pop speed pills or that it didn't matter. Bunch of assclowns.

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Author Topic: MLB Offseason Thread - Pitchers and Catchers Report! (Read 46308 times)