The 2012 Offseason Thread

[sneakypower]

Cards took Matthew Cerda

[jersey cubs fan]

If he can hit 98 as a starter, I'm intrigued to see what he can do in the bullpen.

 

 

Where'd you see that?

 

Some Cleveland news article during the frantic googling. I think it was 97 or 98 in a rehab start in Arizona.

 

wouldn't that be more like "as a reliever" than as a starter if he was just throwing an inning or two?

[Guest]

I hate the Rule 5 draft. We always have two threads, didn't realize this was where all the discussion was.

 

Fields was never going to get to the Cubs.

 

Rondon was invited to ST by the Indians.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

wouldn't that be more like "as a reliever" than as a starter if he was just throwing an inning or two?

 

Yes. I misread it.

[Cubswin11]

Cards took Matthew Cerda

He seems to be a perfect fit for the Cardinals. Short, little, gritty white dude. I fully expect him to torment us once they get him into the pixie dust

[Guest]

He was hitting 96 as a starter before the injuries.

[sneakypower]

Toronto selects Alvido Jimenez

 

seems like we got picked over pretty well

[Guest]

Not too disappointed in losing Burgess, Cerda or Jimenez.

 

Hope Peralta is returned soon. He needs all the innings he can get since he's so raw, wasting a half season hidden in the big league bullpen won't help his progress.

[Guest]

Mets picked Lobstein intending to trade him. I like him a lot when he was drafted and he's an intriguing enough arm but not when you already have to hide Rondon on the roster.

[Guest]

Raisin posted this in the other thread, but wth...

 

Background: A Futures Gamer in 2008, Rondon had cruised through his first five Double-A starts when the Indians moved him to the Akron bullpen, with an eye toward helping a beleaguered bullpen in Cleveland. Rondon made just two relief appearances before the Indians nixed the experiment, sending him back into the rotation and promoting him to Triple-A in July.

 

Strengths: Rondon's best pitch is his fastball, a lively low-90s heater that touches 96. He commands it well to both sides of the plate and it has late life through the zone, making it a swing-and-miss pitch. His second-best pitch is his average changeup, which could be a future 55 offering on the 20-80 scale. Rondon repeats a clean delivery, and his athleticism helps him field his position well.

 

Weaknesses: Rondon made strides with his secondary pitches, but he'll have to prove that they're good enough to keep big league hitters off his impressive fastball. His mid-80s slider needs to catch up, as it's a fringe-average pitch that flashes average occasionally. He experienced mild right biceps soreness in June but didn't miss much time.

 

The Future: Rondon profiles as a potential mid-rotation starter. He will likely begin 2010 in the Columbus rotation, but should be in line for a callup at some point.

[Guest]

Some videos of Rondon

 

- 2011

 

- 2009

 

- 2009

[Guest]

@Ken_Rosenthal: Grilli down to #Pirates, #Cubs, #BlueJays. Will be two-year deal. #SFGiants out.

[Guest]

RT @CBSFantasyBB: Report: #Mariners 'very close' to a deal with free agent OF Josh Hamilton ... http://bit.ly/jXoE6u

[Soul]

RT @CBSFantasyBB: Report: #Mariners 'very close' to a deal with free agent OF Josh Hamilton ... http://bit.ly/jXoE6u

 

They want a big hitter to go with those newly-moved-in fences.

[jersey cubs fan]

There's a lot of heroin in Seattle

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Something something mystery team.

[Guest]

Did anyone catch Keith Law on ESPN1000? I missed it.

[Post Count Padder]

Phillies acquire Ben Revere for Vance Worley and prospect Trevor May.

 

Swisher and Bourn's markets are dwindling.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Phillies acquire Ben Revere for Vance Worley and prospect Trevor May.

 

Swisher and Bourn's markets are dwindling.

 

As is Soriano's.

[KingCubsFan]

Phillies acquire Ben Revere for Vance Worley and prospect Trevor May.

 

Swisher and Bourn's markets are dwindling.

 

As is Soriano's.

Seems like teams see him as more of a DH candidate anyways.

[Guest]

Here's the list of teams Rotoworld has linked to Bourn:

 

Phillies - just got Revere

Mariners - appear to be getting Hamilton

Braves - got Upton

Nationals - got Span

Reds - no additions, but have Stubbs and may not be able to afford Bourn

Giants - signed Pagan

 

and the Cubs.

[Backtobanks]

rondon barely walks anyone. i guess that's something to build on.

only two walks surrendered in the past two years!

 

Of course he only pitched 10 innings in those 2 years.

[Guest]

rondon barely walks anyone. i guess that's something to build on.

only two walks surrendered in the past two years!

 

Of course he only pitched 10 innings in those 2 years.

 

 

Thanks for explaining the joke.

[Guest]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS

sorry, false alarm. grilli denied hed made up his mind for sure he is going to pirates

 

uhhh... wut, jon?

[Bobson Dugnutt]

rondon barely walks anyone. i guess that's something to build on.

only two walks surrendered in the past two years!

 

Of course he only pitched 10 innings in those 2 years.

 

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