Offseason Rumors

[Clem Fandango]

I know he was brought up earlier in the offseason, but the Nats are apparently looking to trade Storen. Before it was rumored they were looking to move him or Clippard but I don't think it was more than just speculation. Not sure what they'd ask for, but he'd be a great add for the bullpen

 

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Nationals would like to trade Drew Storen.

Storen will make $3.45 million in 2014 and will be due for raises in 2015 and 2016 in his final two arbitration years. It's evidently more than the Nats want to pay for a guy who is coming off a disappointing year and who is slated for seventh inning duty. That said, Storen is fully capable of bouncing back, and $3.45 million is a relative bargain for a potential closer. The Nats should get plenty of phone calls if they're indeed motivated to deal him.

[Sammy Sofa]

I know he was brought up earlier in the offseason, but the Nats are apparently looking to trade Storen. Before it was rumored they were looking to move him or Clippard but I don't think it was more than just speculation. Not sure what they'd ask for, but he'd be a great add for the bullpen

 

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Nationals would like to trade Drew Storen.

Storen will make $3.45 million in 2014 and will be due for raises in 2015 and 2016 in his final two arbitration years. It's evidently more than the Nats want to pay for a guy who is coming off a disappointing year and who is slated for seventh inning duty. That said, Storen is fully capable of bouncing back, and $3.45 million is a relative bargain for a potential closer. The Nats should get plenty of phone calls if they're indeed motivated to deal him.

 

Unless they're just looking to dump salary I think it would cost the Cubs too much, especially relative to how much the bullpen has already been improved.

[Tryptamine]

The bullpen should already be vastly improved, but throw Storen in there and it could be an a top 5 bullpen. I don't think I'd really care about moving a Hendricks or Ramirez for him. I might even be convinced to go Christian Villanueva if the medicals look good.

[Benny Rodriguez]

The bullpen should already be vastly improved, but throw Storen in there and it could be an a top 5 bullpen. I don't think I'd really care about moving a Hendricks or Ramirez for him. I might even be convinced to go Christian Villanueva if the medicals look good.

 

They said this last year. We've added some new faces but if Veres is your closer, his stats last year are only slightly better than Gregg's, if at all. 21 -25 saves 3.02 era vs 33-38 saves with a 3.48 era with a huge fall off in September (he was at 3.11 to start that month)

If it's Strop, he had 1 save last year, and 4 for his career. He has shown flashes but has never had the role, so we simply do not know what we have in him.

Wright adds another lefty, but totes a 4.37 career era, and 3.69 from last year.

Blake Parker adds interest but it's doubtful he has a significant role unless everyone else flops-maybe a 7th inning guy, more likely a fill the gap guy from starter to the 7th...with the other 4 filling the end of game roles.

Anyone else would be non-impact (long relief,etc), or is also an unknown for any important role.

 

One of the things that is rarely mentioned about out pen last year was that because of our offense almost every appearance was a high intensity situation. So they were always under pressure, and usually facing a 1 run loses the game or lead situation. So even if our guys out there are a little better on paper, they may have similar results. You'd have to think we can't possibly blow as many games as last year, but the scary thing is can you imagine what it would have been like if Gregg hadn't sold his soul to the devil for 1 more season in the sun? I still can't fathom that he had the type of season he did, but we could have easily blown 10 more saves if he hadn't.

[Guest]

The bullpen should already be vastly improved, but throw Storen in there and it could be an a top 5 bullpen. I don't think I'd really care about moving a Hendricks or Ramirez for him. I might even be convinced to go Christian Villanueva if the medicals look good.

 

They said this last year. We've added some new faces but if Veres is your closer, his stats last year are only slightly better than Gregg's, if at all. 21 -25 saves 3.02 era vs 33-38 saves with a 3.48 era with a huge fall off in September (he was at 3.11 to start that month)

If it's Strop, he had 1 save last year, and 4 for his career. He has shown flashes but has never had the role, so we simply do not know what we have in him.

Wright adds another lefty, but totes a 4.37 career era, and 3.69 from last year.

Blake Parker adds interest but it's doubtful he has a significant role unless everyone else flops-maybe a 7th inning guy, more likely a fill the gap guy from starter to the 7th...with the other 4 filling the end of game roles.

Anyone else would be non-impact (long relief,etc), or is also an unknown for any important role.

 

One of the things that is rarely mentioned about out pen last year was that because of our offense almost every appearance was a high intensity situation. So they were always under pressure, and usually facing a 1 run loses the game or lead situation. So even if our guys out there are a little better on paper, they may have similar results. You'd have to think we can't possibly blow as many games as last year, but the scary thing is can you imagine what it would have been like if Gregg hadn't sold his soul to the devil for 1 more season in the sun? I still can't fathom that he had the type of season he did, but we could have easily blown 10 more saves if he hadn't.

 

Neely?

[Clem Fandango]

I simply can't take anything seriously when it's formatted like that.

[Guest]

The bullpen should already be vastly improved, but throw Storen in there and it could be an a top 5 bullpen. I don't think I'd really care about moving a Hendricks or Ramirez for him. I might even be convinced to go Christian Villanueva if the medicals look good.

 

They said this last year. We've added some new faces but if Veres is your closer, his stats last year are only slightly better than Gregg's, if at all. 21 -25 saves 3.02 era vs 33-38 saves with a 3.48 era with a huge fall off in September (he was at 3.11 to start that month)

If it's Strop, he had 1 save last year, and 4 for his career. He has shown flashes but has never had the role, so we simply do not know what we have in him.

Wright adds another lefty, but totes a 4.37 career era, and 3.69 from last year.

Blake Parker adds interest but it's doubtful he has a significant role unless everyone else flops-maybe a 7th inning guy, more likely a fill the gap guy from starter to the 7th...with the other 4 filling the end of game roles.

Anyone else would be non-impact (long relief,etc), or is also an unknown for any important role.

 

One of the things that is rarely mentioned about out pen last year was that because of our offense almost every appearance was a high intensity situation. So they were always under pressure, and usually facing a 1 run loses the game or lead situation. So even if our guys out there are a little better on paper, they may have similar results. You'd have to think we can't possibly blow as many games as last year, but the scary thing is can you imagine what it would have been like if Gregg hadn't sold his soul to the devil for 1 more season in the sun? I still can't fathom that he had the type of season he did, but we could have easily blown 10 more saves if he hadn't.

 

Neely?

 

My first thought also.

[MSG T]

The bullpen should already be vastly improved, but throw Storen in there and it could be an a top 5 bullpen. I don't think I'd really care about moving a Hendricks or Ramirez for him. I might even be convinced to go Christian Villanueva if the medicals look good.

 

They said this last year. We've added some new faces but if Veres is your closer, his stats last year are only slightly better than Gregg's, if at all. 21 -25 saves 3.02 era vs 33-38 saves with a 3.48 era with a huge fall off in September (he was at 3.11 to start that month)

If it's Strop, he had 1 save last year, and 4 for his career. He has shown flashes but has never had the role, so we simply do not know what we have in him.

Wright adds another lefty, but totes a 4.37 career era, and 3.69 from last year.

Blake Parker adds interest but it's doubtful he has a significant role unless everyone else flops-maybe a 7th inning guy, more likely a fill the gap guy from starter to the 7th...with the other 4 filling the end of game roles.

Anyone else would be non-impact (long relief,etc), or is also an unknown for any important role.

 

One of the things that is rarely mentioned about out pen last year was that because of our offense almost every appearance was a high intensity situation. So they were always under pressure, and usually facing a 1 run loses the game or lead situation. So even if our guys out there are a little better on paper, they may have similar results. You'd have to think we can't possibly blow as many games as last year, but the scary thing is can you imagine what it would have been like if Gregg hadn't sold his soul to the devil for 1 more season in the sun? I still can't fathom that he had the type of season he did, but we could have easily blown 10 more saves if he hadn't.

 

Neely?

 

My first thought also.

 

 

Can't be neely, he used the enter key.

[MSG T]

The bullpen should already be vastly improved, but throw Storen in there and it could be an a top 5 bullpen. I don't think I'd really care about moving a Hendricks or Ramirez for him. I might even be convinced to go Christian Villanueva if the medicals look good.

 

They said this last year. We've added some new faces but if Veres is your closer, his stats last year are only slightly better than Gregg's, if at all. 21 -25 saves 3.02 era vs 33-38 saves with a 3.48 era with a huge fall off in September (he was at 3.11 to start that month)

If it's Strop, he had 1 save last year, and 4 for his career. He has shown flashes but has never had the role, so we simply do not know what we have in him.

Wright adds another lefty, but totes a 4.37 career era, and 3.69 from last year.

Blake Parker adds interest but it's doubtful he has a significant role unless everyone else flops-maybe a 7th inning guy, more likely a fill the gap guy from starter to the 7th...with the other 4 filling the end of game roles.

Anyone else would be non-impact (long relief,etc), or is also an unknown for any important role.

 

One of the things that is rarely mentioned about out pen last year was that because of our offense almost every appearance was a high intensity situation. So they were always under pressure, and usually facing a 1 run loses the game or lead situation. So even if our guys out there are a little better on paper, they may have similar results. You'd have to think we can't possibly blow as many games as last year, but the scary thing is can you imagine what it would have been like if Gregg hadn't sold his soul to the devil for 1 more season in the sun? I still can't fathom that he had the type of season he did, but we could have easily blown 10 more saves if he hadn't.

 

Neely?

 

My first thought also.

 

 

Can't be neely, he used the enter key.

[Sammy Sofa]

The bullpen should already be vastly improved, but throw Storen in there and it could be an a top 5 bullpen. I don't think I'd really care about moving a Hendricks or Ramirez for him. I might even be convinced to go Christian Villanueva if the medicals look good.

 

They said this last year. We've added some new faces but if Veres is your closer, his stats last year are only slightly better than Gregg's, if at all. 21 -25 saves 3.02 era vs 33-38 saves with a 3.48 era with a huge fall off in September (he was at 3.11 to start that month)

If it's Strop, he had 1 save last year, and 4 for his career. He has shown flashes but has never had the role, so we simply do not know what we have in him.

Wright adds another lefty, but totes a 4.37 career era, and 3.69 from last year.

Blake Parker adds interest but it's doubtful he has a significant role unless everyone else flops-maybe a 7th inning guy, more likely a fill the gap guy from starter to the 7th...with the other 4 filling the end of game roles.

Anyone else would be non-impact (long relief,etc), or is also an unknown for any important role.

 

One of the things that is rarely mentioned about out pen last year was that because of our offense almost every appearance was a high intensity situation. So they were always under pressure, and usually facing a 1 run loses the game or lead situation. So even if our guys out there are a little better on paper, they may have similar results. You'd have to think we can't possibly blow as many games as last year, but the scary thing is can you imagine what it would have been like if Gregg hadn't sold his soul to the devil for 1 more season in the sun? I still can't fathom that he had the type of season he did, but we could have easily blown 10 more saves if he hadn't.

 

Neely?

 

The weird formatting, the focus on things like ERA and saves, being convinced that something is going to go even worse than the year before...sure sounds like him.

[Guest]

Don't forget naming himself after a character in a sports book/story/movie whatever

[jersey cubs fan]

Unless the iPhone just displays it differently I can't see them being the same. His style was unique and consistent.

[Guest]

Totally looks like his style to me...at least what his style became after he attempted to change in response to the complaints.

[Guancous]

If Logan Forsythe is worth Alex Torres, the Cubs should get a solid return for Luis Valbuena next deadline.

[ConstableRabbit]

Rays are holding a presser for a "significant baseball announcement"

 

Ooooooohhhhhh

[Clem Fandango]

Rays are holding a presser for a "significant baseball announcement"

 

Ooooooohhhhhh

 

David Price trade? New stadium? New Thirsty Thursday prices?

[ConstableRabbit]

Apparently they signed Balfour.

 

ETA: if that's the significant announcement, lolz.

[USSoccer]

LOLZ all you want; that team actually signed someone of value.

 

I'd be thrilled as [expletive] if our broke assed team called a presser, signed Grant Balfour and called it "significant"

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal now

Source: Garza in agreement with #Brewers, four years, $52M, pending physical.

 

Huh...

[ConstableRabbit]

That's... interesting.

[ConstableRabbit]

So Garza gets Jackson money/years. The elbow had to scare teams away.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

So Garza gets Jackson money/years. The elbow had to scare teams away.

 

As well it should. He's going to armsplode. But one of his brief windows of health will cost the Cubs a key game in like September 2017, because Cubs.

[Post Count Padder]

LOLZ all you want; that team actually signed someone of value.

 

I'd be thrilled as [expletive] if our broke assed team called a presser, signed Grant Balfour and called it "significant"

A Rays beat writer tweeted that's not the "big" announcement.

[UK1679666180]

Who will have a higher WARP at the duration of their contracts, Garza or E. Jackson?

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

I can't think of a big Rays announcement, unless they're moving somewhere people will actually go and see a good team.