2013/14 MLB offseason transactions

[Rob]

That is some serious TTO

 

It sure is. Last year he walked more often than Joey Votto and struck out more often than Adam Dunn. That's talent.

[bukie]

I think Rany Jazayerli is going to hurt someone in the Royals FO.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

I always wonder how much cash is exchanged in these kind of transactions.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

That is some serious TTO

??

 

Three true outcomes.

[bukie]

I always wonder how much cash is exchanged in these kind of transactions.

The Royals just DFA'd him in an effort to save $300k, so I would imagine the cash is right around that.

[Post Count Padder]

I like it. Pretty decent backup catcher. I don't know that they outright give him the job but I'd have to think this rules out signing a free agent catcher to a major league deal?

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

I like it. Pretty decent backup catcher. I don't know that they outright give him the job but I'd have to think this rules out signing a free agent catcher to a major league deal?

 

Henry Blanco is still available.

[bukie]

I'd assume he's taking up a major league roster spot as well since it doesn't appear he cleared waivers for the Royals before being traded. Waiting to update the Cubs' transaction thread until I get the $ details.

[Rob]

I like it. Pretty decent backup catcher. I don't know that they outright give him the job but I'd have to think this rules out signing a free agent catcher to a major league deal?

 

I'd almost guarantee we're set at C now. It'd have to take something silly popping up in trades from here out.

[Guest]

That is some serious TTO

??

 

Three true outcomes.

 

Thx. Got it once I saw Rob's post.

[bukie]

Rany Jazayerli ‏@jazayerli 2m

Makes sense. The Cubs value OBP. The Royals value money. RT @Royals_Report #Royals trade C George Kottaras to Cubs for cash considerations.

[bukie]

Kottaras, 30, hit .180/.349/.370 in 126 plate appearances for the Royals in 2013. Kottaras has outstanding plate discipline and power for a catcher, as evidenced by his career 14 percent walk rate and .192 isolated power mark. He struck out in 33.3 percent of his plate appearances in 2013, however, and has whiffed at nearly a 23 percent clip throughout his career.

[Backtobanks]

He did serve his 50 game suspension. He also signed a nice contract after that suspension. I'm playing devils-advocate here, but I think the real question is this - did taking banned substances contribute to the performance that got him that contract? If so, then I would say that the system/penalties aren't effective enough and likely won't stop the next guy, one year from free agency, from doing the same thing. Under the current system, did he pay his penalty? Yes he did.

 

ed: spelling

 

So does Brad Ziegler get to decide the max contract somebody suspended for PEDs gets to receive? Or do we need blood from the stone and ban guys for multiple seasons?

I didn't say that and honestly I don't know what the answer is. Here is how it looks to me though, I could easily be wrong:

 

Player A is going into the final year of his contract. He decides to take the chance at getting caught and juices up to boost his numbers in that final year. It works but he does get caught. He apologizes and sits for the required 50 games, comes back that season, gets to play in the playoffs and signs a large contract that offseason with another contender. To me, it doesn't seem like the punishment was adequate. Like I said, I could be wrong, but the timing and the results cannot be argued. 50 games is probably not enough but I don't know what is nor do I know if the team, the Tigers in this case, shouldn't be forced to feel some of that pain too.

 

Unfortunately that's the penalty that's in place right now. That's why so many players and prospects are willing to take the chance of getting caught. The reward (increased production, big contract, etc.) certainly outweighs the risk (50 game suspension).

 

Nelson Cruz Seeking Four-Year, $75MM Deal

[HoopsCubs]

Nelson Cruz Seeking Four-Year, $75MM Deal

 

Cubs should be able to move Nate Schierholtz for a nice package if the going rate for a corner outfielder, who can hit more than 20 HRs is $18.75M per year. What will Nate earn - $4M? $5M?

[Tryptamine]

A guy who hasn't exceeded 1.5fWAR since 2010 and is basically a DH only at this point due to constant injury. I'd love to hear how his agent justifies those demands.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Nelson Cruz Seeking Four-Year, $75MM Deal

 

Cubs should be able to move Nate Schierholtz for a nice package if the going rate for a corner outfielder, who can hit more than 20 HRs is $18.75M per year. What will Nate earn - $4M? $5M?

 

Nelson Cruz is 33, coming off a suspension, and slightly more likely to get 18.75 MM/year than I am, so I'm not sure I'd call it the going rate.

[Guest]

Nelson Cruz Seeking Four-Year, $75MM Deal

 

Cubs should be able to move Nate Schierholtz for a nice package if the going rate for a corner outfielder, who can hit more than 20 HRs is $18.75M per year. What will Nate earn - $4M? $5M?

 

Nelson Cruz is 33, coming off a suspension, and slightly more likely to get 18.75 MM/year than I am, so I'm not sure I'd call it the going rate.

 

One of your most sensical posts ever. Congrats.

[jersey cubs fan]

Ted Lilly retired.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Ted Lilly retired.

 

Good night, sweet prince.

[d_money]

Ted Lilly retired.

Intense competitor.

[gscool89]

Twins sign Ricky Nolasco

[d_money]

Twins sign Ricky Nolasco

Years? $?

[Guest]

No firm details, but the guy who broke the signing says it's less than the Edwin Jackson deal.

[d_money]

No firm details, but the guy who broke the signing says it's less than the Edwin Jackson deal.

Wonder if they included a bonus like EJax or if it's avg sal is similar

[USSoccer]

Ted Lilly retired.

 

Somewhere there's a guy staring vacantly in the general direction of a wall, in a dim room. Doing it for hours.

 

That guy is Ted Lilly. One of my favorite Cubs ever.