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BP's Parks ranked Blackburn #2 in SFG system last off-season, profile him as a solid #3 workhorse. He hasn't gotten to SF yet this off-season.
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Re Blackburn, I think generally he carries the label of doing it with command and control rather than stuff so people question his ceiling at the MLB level. Whether that's fair or not is a different question, guys like Straily are proving that unfair
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Biased Blackburn owner here but I don't understand how little love he gets from the Fangraphs guys. #8 in the Giants weak system? He been pretty dominant at age-appropriate levels.
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I love #4 on that list.
Caimans 🐊 on
December 5, 2013 9:55 AM
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If the Braves could get David Price for this package (http://goo.gl/8DstLA), they should celebrate with abandon. No chance that gets Price...
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Has to happen sooner or later, right?
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 5, 2013 9:36 AM
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If this is the year CarGo & Stanton each play 140 games, that will be pretty scary production.
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Looking to potentially move Kendrys Morales for a bullpen piece or maybe even a prospect. Would prefer to save a few $ as well. Let me know if any interest. With Miggy at 1B, Morales is a bat off the bench for me, but some teams still without a 1B/DH
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Maybe it's because it looks complete already, but I really like Syndicate's rotation. No real "ace" names, but a 1-5 of Shields, Gio, Medlen, Lynn, Teheran is very good. Then add the RP of Kimbrel, Aroldis, Balfour, Rodney, JJ and you're looking strong.
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I think that WAR Horse team now has the best 1-2 OF punch...
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 5, 2013 8:11 AM
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I would consider Darvish/Strasburg the best 1-2 by a lot.
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Darvish / Strasburg the best dollar for dollar.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 10:55 PM
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and Greinke/Fister! too bad Harvey is injured...that was a killer
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There are some really impressive pitching staffs being built this off season. Lots of great 1-2 SP punches (Felix/Scherzer; Kershaw/Lee; Price/Latos; Darvish/Strasburg; Waino/Sale). Tough to pick from...
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2014 projections and "power rankings" will come in February. My spreadsheet now just shows 2013 points. Based on current rosters, Syndicate looks good, with money to spend. Doesn't guarrantee a title, but does suggest he'll be in the running...
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And WGW 11th!
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 9:43 PM
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Syndicate, Durham, Chiefs, MoPain, EP, Shoeless, Knights, FMW, WAR, Crying, WGW, Strikes
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9th, in fact.
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Can we go to the replay of Trey's 2013 preseason forecast? I think he had me like 8th.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 9:19 PM
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I think the scariest thing that can happen to 2014 hopes is Trey's endorsement ;)
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With ~ $100 still to spend, Syndicate looking very, very good for 2014 run at the title: http://goo.gl/cUknYM
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Really? I like the Ellsbury/Gio side, but Durham does save $30+ to put towards something else. Looks like a good, interesting deal for both sides.
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Initial reaction is I love the trade for Durham, but I am more anti Ellsbury than most.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 4:45 PM
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Wish I had known $21 Chris Davis was even on the market now that I think about it
Caimans 🐊 on
December 4, 2013 4:40 PM
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Wow, huge trade. My initial analysis is the guy getting a $21 Chris Davis wins, haven't looked into it deeper than that though.
Caimans 🐊 on
December 4, 2013 4:36 PM
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The Syndicate's trade block has been updated!
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Big trade.
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Durham Tobacconists's trade block has been updated!
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Boom. Blockbuster.
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Leonys Martin about to be on the move if there are any other last minute offers
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Sorry! This league needs an app Pronto.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 3:41 PM
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Man... Love that Hill trade for Trey. And hate him for it.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 3:40 PM
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Lucky Strikes's trade block has been updated!
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Man... Love that Hill trade for Trey. And hate him for it.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 3:24 PM
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Man... Love that Hill trade for Trey. And hate him for it.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 2:31 PM
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Just in case you'd forgotten about this - http://i.imgur.com/y2SpJ1i.gif
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The Crying of No. 49's trade block has been updated!
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Meaning mathematically "in it" on September 1? Or later?
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Early bold prediction for 2014: the Marlins will compete for a wild card spot next year. You heard it here first.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 10:13 AM
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Not sure I'd trust even that promise from Loria...
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Tim Brown with a funny this morning: "As of Tuesday evening, the Marlins had lured free-agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia into town with a promise there would be at least eight other players on the field with him at all times."
Caimans 🐊 on
December 4, 2013 8:35 AM
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You know who else can deliver 3-4 WAR seasons for a while? Brett Gardner. Take away his one freak power year and Ellsbury is a glorified Brett Gardner.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 4, 2013 7:43 AM
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I think there is a vesting eighth year for like $16 million... but I think I'd rather have three of Beltran even if he is just a DH if I'm the Royals
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I've seen 7/153 for Ellsbury, and honestly in this market that doesn't bother me at all. Beltrans basically a DH at this point, Ellsbury can deliver 3-4 WAR seasons for a while now...
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Ellsbury to NYY probably adds weight to Beltran to KC rumors. I think I'd rather have three years of Beltran than 8 of Ellsbury, right?
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No matter how you slice it though, that's a good deal for Perfect Pitch. I really like Archer long term and it's pretty doubtful Murphy is owned at $9 in any season in the future...
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I would also prefer him to Archer, not arguing that point.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 3, 2013 10:23 PM
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Neither Archer nor Ross were going to throw more than 100 IP in my active rotation next year, but for those 100 IP I'd rather have the NL Petco ground ball version. I admit this could turn out badly, but so could waiting till July to see if rookies work
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I don't expect him to throw more than 160. But as my #7 "spot" starter in Petco with a 54% GB rate, I'll take that all day at just $8. He was at almost 6 P/IP in the 2nd half, so there could be some upside. Regardless, I prefer him to Archer in 2014.
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Like, top-25 in P/IP is not such a hot distinction if you are throwing ~150 IP.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 3, 2013 9:36 PM
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