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Jabari Blash?
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 23, 2014 8:36 PM
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yeah I was pretty disappointed they didn't get him...I think if they had then Samardzija would have come off his price a little bit...hopefully we can parlay him into a few young arms
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I was pulling for the Cubs to sign Tanaka. Not that I think Tanaka is going to be much more than Kuroda/Iwakuma (which is solid), but they need arms to go with all those big bats coming soon. And the Cardinals need a legit rival just to make it fun...
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It makes me very happy that the two guesses were Cubs prospects :)
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"...with an offensive attack that some scouts project to achieve Miguel Cabrera level heights..." - J. Baez
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Kris Bryant?
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From BP: "[player]...might have the highest offensive ceiling of any player in the minors, a potential middle-of-the-order force capable of hitting for average and obnoxious game power." I don't really know what "obnoxious game power" means, but.. nice.
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Yay Brewers.
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Probably is - Thorne is a legendary IRL troll. Lots of funny at http://www.27bslash6.com
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Read that a couple of days ago. I hope it's a true story.
Caimans 🐊 on
January 23, 2014 11:16 AM
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Not baseball related but it's the off season and this is funny: http://m.quickmeme.com/p/3vrw3r
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In some cases maybe.
Caimans 🐊 on
January 22, 2014 7:46 PM
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If another team is willing to keep a bloated contract you don't want, isn't that an advantage to you? Regardless, I'm in a strange situation where I have one hole to fill and don't mind overpaying possibly to stay out of the draft.
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If you aren't trading anything, isn't it more valuable to cut the player and try to get them back at discount at auction? Other than bloating your cap usage can't find any advantages in just giving away that bloated contract.
Caimans 🐊 on
January 22, 2014 2:25 PM
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I think Josh Hamilton was already cut...
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If anyone has any overpriced OF you intend to cut, let me know. I may or may not be willing to pay anything for said OF, but I'm not entirely opposed to taking on a bloated contract before the auction.
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In discussions with a couple teams on EE. Not committed to moving him but if you're interested, here's your warning that I'm thinking about it.
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"Posting is the worst. A whole solid month of the same speculations written over and over again. Then the Yankees sign him."
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I guess it will be the Yankees. I guess that's cheating since its been announced though.
Caimans 🐊 on
January 22, 2014 10:43 AM
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Huge contract for Tanaka. Geez.
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I assume he'll be available at auction. Yu was owned in this league a full year he was even posted.
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will he be added in our league as soon as he signs or at least be available prior to auction?
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Dodgers....big city, bright lights and will outbid NYY...although I'd be happy with the Cubs
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Durham. Oh, you mean MLB team? Chicago.
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Seattle.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 22, 2014 8:09 AM
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Guesses as to where Tanaka lands?
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I can't cut him. But given my trades I can deal him
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That's a secret decoder message for "I'm thinking about cutting Cano."
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 21, 2014 7:52 PM
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For those of you looking to spend auction $$, I've gotten deep enough at MI to think about moving Cano. Not looking for anything specific, probably slight preference for OF over SP, but value wherever
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Durham Tobacconists's trade block has been updated!
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for those in Greenville: http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140113&content_id=66526416&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t428&sid=t428
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I love the optimism of BOS and CHC fans. According to Fans projections thus far, Bogaerts will be a top 5 SS in Ottoneu this season, and Rizzo is a 950 point player. Oh, and Harper eclipses the 1,000 point mark this season. Can't wait for baseball...
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Ish
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Thought about trading for Carpenter, then realized Dozier + Gennett > Carpenter.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 20, 2014 9:17 PM
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My roster is now 96% optimized for a repeat. Just a few minor auction pickups.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 20, 2014 11:32 AM
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Enrico Palazzo's trade block has been updated!
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I would take a rockies split squad game over a super bowl featuring the Seattle Seahawks.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 10:30 PM
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Man I can't wait for football to be over. The NFL really grates on one's nerves after several months.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 10:27 PM
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Lucky Strikes's trade block has been updated!
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No interest in Cliff Lee, eh?
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 4:53 PM
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Got an interesting inquiry on Carpenter -- haven't been looking to move him but for the right offense I would (ie not trading him for a group of guys you are likely cutting)
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https://twitter.com/fangraphs/status/424957045897310208
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Apparently I am wildly overpaying my two best players, but I am largely OK with that.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 9:22 AM
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Also -- thanks for the surplus value sheet, Trey. Interesting stuff.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 9:21 AM
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Also -- thanks for the surplus value sheet, Trey. Interesting stuff.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 9:21 AM
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Farquhar's $9 salary proves that landing RP as free agents isn't necessarily cheap or easy, so you really have to get out ahead of the curve and sign elite talent for $1-3, hope for roles to take shape.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 9:00 AM
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WAR Horse's trade block has been updated!
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 8:56 AM
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Nobody's rotation is so amazing that they can afford to play five 6 P/IP relievers.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 8:47 AM
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So if I can choose between a $1 Latroy Hawkins and a $9 Danny Farquhar, I will take the $9 Farquhar every damn time.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 8:45 AM
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WAR Horse official statement on RP controversy: Yes, RP are volatile. Yes, elite RP frequently disappoint. But...as with any position your goal before April 1 should be to maximize P/G & P/IP from *every* lineup slot. RP included.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 19, 2014 8:45 AM
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