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WAR Horse's trading block has been updated!
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 1:08 PM
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Ok, time to let FanGraphs pimp my guys for me again. I'm keeping Castro and Lowrie, so S. Drew available: http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/stephen-drew-goes-to-beantown/
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Yep, he's got to stay healthy. He would have eclipsed 40 easily last year. He could lead the NL in BB's in 2013 with that garbage lineup around him in MIA
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he should probably hit 40 in a year first
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Olt is better than any 3B MIA has in their system today. TEX should get it done today. I'd like to have Stanton mashing 60 HR/year in Arlington for my team
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I'm lower on Olt than most, though
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Andrus is only under contract for 13/14, the 6 years of Profar would be what makes moving Stanton interesting. Don't think Profar/Olt would be enough, but maybe Profar/Perez/Olt or something like that
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Sounds like Profar could be league average today with nearly as good defense. I'd trade Andrus to MIA with Olt+ if it gets Stanton, but bet it takes more
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Here's the list of SS bWAR ages 20-23, he's behind ARod and Ripken and ahead of everyone else: http://bbref.com/pi/shareit/FnBvl
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That I don't agree with, Andrus is only about to enter his year 24 season and he's become nearly leage average with the stick while elite defensively
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WOW. I deserve mad geek cred for even knowing who Garret Gentry is: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=gentry001gar
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 11:20 AM
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Yeah who is Garret Gentry? And having no stick didn't prevent Michael Young from getting 800 AB's last year. Ron Washington is a moron.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 11:18 AM
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Isn't it Craig Gentry? He's got no stick
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What they should do is dump Andrus. His development is like watching grass grow.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 11:09 AM
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Garret Gentry is actually really good defensively, better than Martin. He will play against LHP and possibly more than that. Unless they put Kinsler there.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 11:08 AM
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TEX has L. Martin in CF; I agree I'd move Profar + for Stanton. Would Profar/Olt + a deep minor league guy with upside get it done?
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Kinsler is blocked by Garret Gentry.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 10:58 AM
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Kinsler is elite at 2B and I'd think could be decent in CF, they don't have to hide him in LF ala Soriano
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With all the talk about moving Kinsler, I don't get why they don't convert Kinsler or Profar to CF rather than making noise about Kinsler to 1B which makes little sense.
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Texas has had a really bad offseason in my opinion. They have surplus talent that they have no choice but to trade, and they're just sitting on it. Good luck with Garret Gentry in CF.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 10:47 AM
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if I am Texas I clearly move Profar + for him, they want to win now and its 4 controlled years of Stanton vs 6 of Profar
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Stanton's arbitration year will be historic if he stays.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 10:41 AM
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I wouldn't if I were HOU, but I clearly would deal him if I were MIA, that's the right baseball move I think, one more cheap year then 3 ARB years and little chance he'd sign an extension
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Years ago I would have disagreed, but I've visited a ton of ballparks over the past five years and it's pretty apparent having a marquee, "franchise" player puts butts in the seats (and sells jerseys, etc.). Stanton could be that guy for Houston
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Rumors about possible Stanton trade continue to fly. I don't think it will happen this year, but question: if you were the Astros, would you go all in on Stanton, trading your top four prospects for him? I absolutely would.
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I'm willing to guarantee that he's not a day over 37 years old.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 10:00 AM
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Who wants to lock down the best player of the 21st century?
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 31, 2012 10:00 AM
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I know no one believes it but I may be nearly done trading until the deadline. Open to anything, but have few bullets left
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Enrico Palazzo's trading block has been updated!
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That was a .378 wOBA vs RHP for Morneau...
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But then again, picking up a AGon, Verlander, or Trout can make a big difference. This could be the year where all the teams are lumped together for a large part of the season (which would be a lot of fun)
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The keeper deadline will reveal a lot, but still having a hard time really seeing a "runaway" favorite team "on paper" right now. I do agree there will be several teams that won't compete right out of the box, at least with their current construction
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Not long ago Hicks was a top 20 prospect and has a ton of tools. His floor is likely Dominic Brown; his ceiling maybe Des Jennings. He's a true wild card but I'll take that for my 5th OF any day, especially for under $5, with upside
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As for Nathan, there was no chance he was going to be on my team in 2014, so I felt like trading him now. I think he's a good get for Chiefs, but in Hicks I get a guy that should contribute in '13 and begin to peak in '14/'15
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Re: Swisher - yeah, I don't love that trade, but it works well for me. I actually think Morneau will come back strong for one more season (.378 wOBA vs LHP in '12) and may actually outscore Swisher. If not, he's a perfect platoon guy for cheap.
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WAR Horse's trading block has been updated!
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 30, 2012 7:22 PM
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Albert is pricey but it's hard to argue that he's OVERpriced. He's only the best player of the current century.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 30, 2012 2:55 PM
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I can't wait to see who takes on Albert...
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I am close to moving phat Albert if you want him. Realize many of you don't have sufficient space but I would actually take on salary if necessary. Not a big deal.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 30, 2012 1:52 PM
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That trade was a bit of a letdown after the five months of epic Swisher shopping.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 30, 2012 1:51 PM
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I saw that announcement, looking forward to the new content.
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I second the BP subscription being worth every penny. Also, they've recently partnered with Perfect Game, the scouting company I interned for this summer. They have lots of good info too.
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Well, I have negative $17 to spend on negative 7 roster spots...
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I'm upset that I have $80 to spend on like 28 roster slots.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 30, 2012 9:55 AM
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I'm also upset that there's no more Up and In podcast.
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Fangraphs plus was worthless. I am pretty upset about Goldstein leaving BP, I would've paid for just his articles. Parks isn't bad on prospects but he's no Goldstein.
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I just played MLB The Show on my PS3 using the 2013 Blue Jays lineup - yikes. They are stacked; power, speed, defense. Could be a big year for them...
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Getting some inquiries on Prince and Pujols. Both are available, as are just about all of my minor leaguers.
Eckfords ⚾ on
December 29, 2012 8:33 PM
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I guess the idea is to give leagues 2 full months during which they can schedule the draft?
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I still think the actual league keeper deadline should be March 1st. January 31st just seems too early
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