MLB News: High Priced Starters, A Couple Of Trades, And Albert Pujols Mania
by Brandon C. on Dec 6, 2011 1:29 PM EST
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First of all, the BBWAA elected Bob Elliot of the Toronto Sun into the writers wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame today, as Elliot won the Spink Award. Congratulations to him, from what I have read it is a well deserved honor.
The BBWAA granted FanGraphs accreditation, but denied SB Nation today. Some members cited SB Nation only being around since July. Wow.
The Colorado Rockies acquired Kevin Slowey from the Minnesota Twins today, in a move that has been rumored for a very long time.
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for their likely closer of the present and future, netting Sergio Santos from the Chicago White Sox for top pitching prospect Nestor Molina. Kenny Williams then said this:
KW "this is the start of a rebuilding." !!!
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The Marlins are offering Pujols a 10 year contract!
The Marlins on Monday night increased the term of their offer from nine to 10 years. The contract presumably would be worth more than $200 million.
Yep, that’s why they look like the frontrunners. It’s insane.
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Wouldnt it be ironic
If they went from received luxury tax to paying it in the span of one season?
Not saying i see their payroll increasing THAT much, but at the rate theyve been signing this offseason….
Even if they sign Pujols and he makes 25 mil next season, and they also bring back Javy...
After arbitration their payroll will only be around 115-120 mil.
i forgot
they were basically starting with a payroll that wouldnt even cover the tax of A-rod’s salary. Still an ironic thought, maybe thats just me
It's a definitely a huge jump from the 57 mil they started out with last season
Of course, Pujols may just re-sign with the Cardinals.
Yeah
They just make superteams down there. Its actually pretty annoying watching teams trying to copy us
Actually the Marlins buy a title then blow up the team
Reaping the spike in ticket sales and revenue for the championships while then cashing revenue sharing checks in between. That system has worked twice for them and they’re trying for the trifecta – although the whiplash it’s created for fans there hasn’t helped their efforts to actually build their fanbase. With the CBA change it will be interesting to see whether they can keep this up in the new world.
As someone who wears baseball blinders...
…meaning I am somewhat blind to MLB save for the Yankees, will these Marlin acquisitions (assuming they get Pujols) push them over the top enough to get to (and win) the World Series?
I don’t know how good (or bad) they were last year, so I don’t know if an influx of a few key pieces are enough or if this is still a multi-year rebuild.
What say you fellow PSA folks that are more knowledgeable than I?
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you could argue that
but Phillies will still be the team to beat, despite their age. They will probably have the best lineup in the NL East, but no way their pitching (even with Johnson back) trumps the Phillies. Will make for an interesting race, and if the second wildcard comes into play, its almost a sure bet it comes from that divison
I still do not think they have the pitching. The offense will be crazy good, though. Possibly best in bigs if Morrison develops.
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Sanchez would probably get traded if they get Pujols
And Johnson-Sanchez-Nolasco-Volstad isn’t all that bad. If they bring back Javy I would even say that their rotation is above average.
Good point
still a damn good offense there, and for the most part YOUNG which is key to a rebuild. The rotation looks good on paper but im curious how it all shakes out during the season. One more solid arm would do wonder for their playoff chances
Thanks everyone for your insight!
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That goes without saying.
(Don’t tell the others!)
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
If the Mets don’t rebuild I will immediately change my opinion of Alderson from good GM to horrible GM.
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What else can they do to rebuild?
They traded away Beltran, didn’t re-sign Jose Reyes, and are operating exactly like a rebuilding team should.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
That's the next expected order of business
If he tanks the team too fast, they’ll have even more attendance woes. I really doubt Wright is going to be resigned, so yeah, they’ll trade him.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Bay is the equivalent of Burnett's contract
They’d probably have to eat 70-80% of it and ask for non-premium prospects. They might do it, but it doesn’t seem so likely.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Burnett, Bay, Zambrano and Wells could have made a club
They could even call themselves “The Untradeables”, with Alex Rodriguez as a founding member and patron. Only Tony Reagins had to go and spoil the party.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Can't Lackey join this club?
Or is there a floor of how handsome you must be before you are allowed in?
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Lol!
Thanks for the laugh, man.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
They said they aren’t trading Wright
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Not yet they aren't
His value is at an all-time low right now. Multiple injuries, huge K rate spike, no power. Why trade him when there are two years left on that contract and he’s the most recognizable star on your team? Look for them to trade him at the deadline next year, if he’s playing well. Wright’s option (for 2014) expires if he’s traded to another team, so they’ll have to trade him next year, or hope they get somebody to take him after he’s been resigned in 2014.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Andrew Miller resigned with the Sox
not sure what that means
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by nolesbroncos3456 on Dec 6, 2011 2:12 PM EST reply actions
It means Miller is a member of the Red Sox organization for 2012.
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by Brandon C. on Dec 6, 2011 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
well yea and hopefully he helps another September collapse for them
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by nolesbroncos3456 on Dec 6, 2011 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Santos would be great trade for the Jays if he can transition well into a closer
With all options exercised, he’ll make $30m over the next six years.
Toronto gave up the equivalent of Betances for him though
I really really think Cashman should try and dump Soriano on someone, since closers are so “in” right now.
If the Phillies' farm system wasn't so bare right now
I’d have wanted Cash to trade away Soriano to them for the “proven closer” they were looking for.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Feliz or nothing
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
I'd seriously dump Soriano with no return
11 mil is more valuable to the Yankees than anything Soriano could ever hope to accomplish this next season.
Oh absolutely
I was being facetious.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, go right ahead and talk more then
Sadly, the team that would have been most likely to take on salary dumps is where he already is.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
I thought you like to curse
But talking is alright too.
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I have to agree
I like Soriano and I think he’s a good pitcher, but I can’t pretend it wouldn’t have been nice to have 11 million more to spend.
Unloading that contract is impossible though, so best case scenario is he has a 2010-like season next year as the setup guy or seventh inning guy or whatever he is and then he opts out. If that happens do they get the pick back or is that different under the new CBA?
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Insane what the Marlins are doing
I think it’s great for baseball though. Wonder what their payroll is going to be.
I wouldn’t mind having any of Gio, Danks or Floyd. It’s all dependent on the prospects they’d have to give up.
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I think Pujols going anywhere but STL is bad for baseball.
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I was talking more about the change in the way the Marlins go about things
Not really Pujols in particular, but I think it’s great that a team that up until this point absolutely refused to spend money now are major players in the free agent market for possibly many years. It’s a nice change. I have nothing against that team so I’m happy for the fans down there.
Pujols… yea, I think it would be best if he went to the Cardinals. But hey, if he goes to Florida and he helps them bring the Phillies down even more I won’t be too upset about it.
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But you've seen them pull this stunt before
I don’t think Loria’s changed, or Miami’s developed enough fans.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not like this
They’ve never done it to this extent all at one time. And the fact that it’s coming with the new name, new uniforms (LOL) and the new stadium leads me to believe that it might be a more permanent change.
I don’t think it’s that they don’t have fans, but that the fans they do have don’t care to come to the games because the stadium is horrible and they’ve had a bad team. Now they get a new stadium with a bunch of shiny new top notch free agents that they can build around. People will come just for that, and if they win, that alone will develop some more fans.
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Colour me skeptical, but it would be interesting if it's true
The NL East would be an amazing race, no thanks to the second wild-card.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
This would just be the first of many great races the second Wild Card will destroy
Thanks Bud.
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I think one-team players going away from teams that can afford to re-sign them is bad for baseball
Only, it’s always trickier with your own players. No one wants to make a move because of the perceived loss in leverage. A new team doesn’t have that problem, has a “need”, and is willing to overpay because they don’t know the player already. I liked that Mauer stayed with the Twins, even though injuries have made that contract look like an absolute albatross, and I hope Pujols doesn’t become a Miami Marlin. God, those uniforms.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
"...I think Pujols going anywhere but STL is bad for baseball..."
How so, please?
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building a dream team in Miami?
100% chance it will lead to a championship in the first year.
by long time listener on Dec 6, 2011 2:47 PM EST reply actions
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by nyyrocks29 on Dec 6, 2011 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
and it's too bad there won't be a lockout lol
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by nolesbroncos3456 on Dec 6, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
I read the title as Albert Pujols Marijuana
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Dec 6, 2011 3:12 PM EST reply actions
Albert Pujols Marijuana
It’s really expensive, and no one knows exactly how old it is.
by long time listener on Dec 6, 2011 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Albert Pujols Marijuana is the stuff that Kenny Williams was smoking when he asked for Montero AND Banuelos for John Danks.
by Benny Blanco from the BriX on Dec 6, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
You aren't allowed to compare pitchers of different races to one another.
Darvish is like Matsuzaka, Igawa, and Irabe because they are all Japanese
But he's not white, so we can sign him, right?
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
Via NY Baseball Digest regarding Gio Gonzalez
A source down at the Winter Meetings informed me of a 3-way deal being discussed between the Yankees, Oakland, and Kansas City. The players discussed were:
Yankees get: Gio Gonzalez
A’s get: LF Brett Gardner from Yanks, 1B Clint Robinson from Royals.
Royals get: RHP David Phelps, OF Michael Taylor, and a PTBNL from Yanks that is expected to be off 40-man roster.
Source quotes Yanks rep as indicating Cashman being comfortable "leaving without doing anything" and knowing "teams needs are more than our wants."
Also, Oakland is not interested in Jesus Montero as they don’t believe he could handle a young staff, or that his bat will be as potent in a larger park.
Is this a legitimate possibility?
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I don't know how I feel about that
But my first instinct is no. I do understand that this is a reasonable trade proposal, though. I wouldn’t be mad if they did something like this.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
I'd feel better if it was Swisher in Gardner's place
I know that Billy Beane always loved Swish. But otherwise… this would be a much better deal than I would have anticipated. I thought it would start with Montero+ at least one of the Killer Bs, and GGBG/Swisher plus a few mid level guys like David Phelps. Given the need for pitching, I’d probably make this trade if this actually is legitimate. I know you’re not a huge fan of Gio though.
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It wouldn't make sense for Oakland then because Swisher only has one year left
But GGBGB should not be traded, especially not for a pitcher that has an ERA/FIP of 4 away from Overstock.com stadium
Yeah
That’s my biggest concern too. Hence the initial no.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Thats what they're calling the place now?
Wow…
Yes, losing Gardner is a concern and thats definitely a reason not to do it. I don’t know… I’m a huge fan of Gio. I’m glad I’m not making this decision because I’m completely torn.
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Yeah
Nice name, don’t you think? It has a charming ring to it.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Hey
It’s better than the Trop or Fenway. Or whatever the hell the Marlins currently play in.
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The Overstock.com Coliseum really tickles my imagination
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
Well Hanley Ramirez just said no to 3B and wants to be traded
according to this.
Trade GGBG for Gio Gonzalez.
Trade for Hanley?
Move Jeter to LF?
???
by Scooby Snacks on Dec 6, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Oh good.
This’ll be fun.
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by Hasan Paliwala on Dec 6, 2011 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
This’ll be interesting…
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Probably
But you can also argue that A-Rod also would have made a better third baseman than Jeter. And in hindsight I’m glad A-Rod moved instead of Jeter, because A-Rod’s recent injuries may have been more difficult to deal with if he played a more demanding position like shortstop is.
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Gonzalez is worth Garnder, Phelps AND another player?
Don’t make me cut your rappel line next Christmas, Cashman.
by long time listener on Dec 6, 2011 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
Who is Clint Robinson?
Is he any good? Because I’ve honestly never heard of him.
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LH 1B hitting prospect for the Royals. He’s probably ML-ready but blocked by Eric Hosmer.
by Scooby Snacks on Dec 6, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm...
I might be able to get on board with that, but I just don’t know how Gio Gonzalez would do in a non-pitcher’s park. Plus Gardner is insanely valuable on defense, is good at getting on base, and of course is cheap.
If I were Cash, I’d say a tough no, but I’m not so…
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Yea thats where I'd be
Probably more to a reluctant yes due to the need of pitching, but I don’t know…
I’m not even sure how legitimate this rumor is. Is NY Baseball Digest usually a reliable place for information?
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NY Baseball Digest is pretty good
I love “Humor in Uniform.” Wait, is that a different Digest?
by long time listener on Dec 6, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
What I find funny about this
is that the Yankees are viewed as the Evil Empire, and look what we’d actually be doing for other teams if this deal goes through.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Dec 6, 2011 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
This isn't a deal that would kill them
Gardner’s great, but I think really highly of Gio since he’s so young, has proven up to this point to be very durable and a true innings eater and I think would be a great solution to the rotation problems. The question is, is that worth creating a possible problem in the outfield? Because it’s no guarantee Swisher resigns, and the outfield prospects are pretty far away.
Thats a question there’s no answer to right now, and thats why for me I think it would be a difficult decision if this trade is actually being discussed.
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No deal will kill the Yankees
My point is that if you look at the talent we’d be giving up to get Gio in this deal, it’s a deal that benefits them as much or more than it does us.
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Dec 6, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think the pitching problem is THAT big of a problem
its not worth ruining a perfectly good, relatively cheap outfield. People just panic over the rotation because it isn’t sexy. CC-Nova-Burnett-Hughes-Garcia will be fine. If something goes wrong we have alternatives and could always figure out a trade later.
Yankees fan have become conditioned to expect the blockbuster "sexy" signing...
…every offseason. ESPECIALLY the offseason where the World Series isn’t won by the Yanks…
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I’m sure the A’s won’t take either of the B’s because they already have a ton of pitchers in there system, but I would hate to lose Brett the Jet
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Apparently they asked for Banuelos or Betances AND Montero.
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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Dec 6, 2011 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
If the Yankees trade Gardner I will actually be really, really mad.
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You mean explosion
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To be quite honest, I'd be mad
But not in the least bit surprised. This is the type of team the Yankees are. This is what they tend to do, and anyone expecting anything else from this organization clearly hasn’t followed them for that long
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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Dec 6, 2011 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
"...This is what they tend to do, and anyone expecting anything else from this organization clearly hasn’t followed them for that long..."
This.
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This would coincide with the Cespedes rumors
If a trade involving Gardner occurs, the Yankees I assume would go hard after Yoenis (yea, I said hard IGYAR) and try and fill that spot in left field.
I don’t know too much about Cespedes though, so I’m not sure if he’d be a viable replacement, or if Cespedes+Gio would be more valuable to the Yankees than Gardner by himself.
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Really though
There are several pitchers on the open market that we wouldn’t have to trade players for. Trading Gardner for Gio solves one problem but creates another. I also don’t understand that trade from the A’s perspective.
The A’s are legitimately desperate for outfielders, but I don’t think they make that deal.
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yeah thats a pretty weak return for someone like Gio
I don’t think he’s as good as others here do, but I would assume he would bring in at least another player
So why trade Taylor if you need an outfielder?
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