MLB Offseason Thread

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Dave Cameron's 10 worst transactions of the offseason:

10. Phillies sign Marlon Byrd for $16M/2 years
9. Yankees sign Carlos Beltran for $45M/3 years
8. Rockies trade Dexter Fowler to the Astros for Jordan Lyles and Brandon Barnes
7. D'Backs sign Bronson Arroyo for $23M/2 years
6. D'Backs trade Matt Davidson for Addison Reed
5. Mets sign Curtis Granderson for $60M/4 years
4. Yankees sign Masahiro Tanaka for $108M/4 years + $67M/3 years option
3. Rangers sign Shin Soo Choo for $130M/7 years
2. Mariners sign Robinson Cano for $240M/10 years
1. Tigers trade Doug Fister to the Nationals for Robbie Ray, Steve Lombardozzi and Ian Kroll

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-wors ... ff-season/


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And his 10 best:

10. Padres sign Josh Johnson for $8M/1 year
9. Dodgers sign Dan Haren for $10M/1 year
8. A's sign Scott Kazmir for $22M/2 years
7. Astros get Fowler from Rockies for Barnes & Lyles
6. White Sox get Adam Eaton from D'Backs for Hector Santiago and Brandon Jacobs
5. Yankees sign Brian McCann for $85M/5 years
4. White Sox sign Jose Abreu for $68M/ 6 years
3. Tigers get Ian Kinsler from Rangers for Prince Fielder
2. Cardinals get Peter Borjous and Randal Grichuk from Angels for David Freese and Fernando Salas
1. Nationals get Fister from Tigers for Ray and Lombardozzi

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-best ... ff-season/


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[Reason]

Tanaka threw 25 pitches in five rounds of BP and not only there wasn't there anything resembling a hit, there weren't even any good swings. True, the lineup was hardly Murderer's Row and the pitchers are always ahead of the hitters in early spring, but still, Tanaka's stuff seemed to impress everyone who saw it.

"As good as advertised," said Brian McCann, who caught Tanaka for the first time. "He’s got a great split. It really falls off the table. His motion’s completely the same as his fastball, and that’s the key to getting swings and misses."

On this, both Yankee catchers agreed. "Tracking it in, I didn’t know what it was until it was halfway in," Romine said. "You’re going to see a lot of guys swinging and looking like fools on that pitch."

oifficialy cysed and gassed

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If anyone knows about stuff that makes a hitter swing and miss, its Austin Romine



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[Myjah]

Tanaka threw 25 pitches in five rounds of BP and not only there wasn't there anything resembling a hit, there weren't even any good swings. True, the lineup was hardly Murderer's Row and the pitchers are always ahead of the hitters in early spring, but still, Tanaka's stuff seemed to impress everyone who saw it.

"As good as advertised," said Brian McCann, who caught Tanaka for the first time. "He’s got a great split. It really falls off the table. His motion’s completely the same as his fastball, and that’s the key to getting swings and misses."

On this, both Yankee catchers agreed. "Tracking it in, I didn’t know what it was until it was halfway in," Romine said. "You’re going to see a lot of guys swinging and looking like fools on that pitch."

oifficialy cysed and gassed

I actually watch NPB (Because I am crazy. P.S. GO CARP). Tanaka is a very good player and def has the heart and drive. But the Yankees for sure over-paid for him. I mean, if he is as successful as Yu Darvish, that'd be a win in my book. I'm not sure that will happen.

Remember, the NPB ball is smaller and harder than the MLB baseball. It's a slight difference, but a difference.

[peanut butter]

I mean, if he is as successful as Yu Darvish, that'd be a win in my book. I'm not sure that will happen.

So basically what your saying is, if Tanaka is a top five starter in the league, that would be a good thing. But you doubt that will be the case.

Very compelling stuff. Thanks for your contribution.



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[zappy]

really excited for this thread to die.

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really excited for this thread to die.

Bout a month, partna. Til then we got nothin to do but be subjected to Myjah's drunken pleas for the Twins to sign the corpse of Johan Santana


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[Kid That's Lifeless]

So basically Trout's getting only 150 mil this time, but will get to make all the money on his next contract. Why not just give him a 10 year deal?

[zappy]

nats are looking good this season

[peanut butter]

So basically Trout's getting only 150 mil this time, but will get to make all the money on his next contract. Why not just give him a 10 year deal?

Angels prob can't afford it, while Hamilton & Pujols are still on the books



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[alpha]

What I don't get is that he wouldn't be a free agent till 2017 I thought.

[Reason]

Tanaka threw 25 pitches in five rounds of BP and not only there wasn't there anything resembling a hit, there weren't even any good swings. True, the lineup was hardly Murderer's Row and the pitchers are always ahead of the hitters in early spring, but still, Tanaka's stuff seemed to impress everyone who saw it.

"As good as advertised," said Brian McCann, who caught Tanaka for the first time. "He’s got a great split. It really falls off the table. His motion’s completely the same as his fastball, and that’s the key to getting swings and misses."

On this, both Yankee catchers agreed. "Tracking it in, I didn’t know what it was until it was halfway in," Romine said. "You’re going to see a lot of guys swinging and looking like fools on that pitch."

oifficialy cysed and gassed

I actually watch NPB (Because I am crazy. P.S. GO CARP). Tanaka is a very good player and def has the heart and drive. But the Yankees for sure over-paid for him. I mean, if he is as successful as Yu Darvish, that'd be a win in my book. I'm not sure that will happen.

Remember, the NPB ball is smaller and harder than the MLB baseball. It's a slight difference, but a difference.

i thought they changed the ball to mlb size a couple seasons ago

[Tommy Bunz]

no its still smaller.
Tanaka has been throwing an MLB size ball in his side sessions for a couple years though in preparation

[Philaflava]

According to George A. King III of the New York Post, Johan Santana (shoulder) topped out at 81 mph during his throwing session Tuesday.

[Joe Pesci]

According to George A. King III of the New York Post, Johan Santana (shoulder) topped out at 81 mph during his throwing session Tuesday.

Sign this beast

[Reason]

no its still smaller.
Tanaka has been throwing an MLB size ball in his side sessions for a couple years though in preparation

ahh i see

smart by tanaka

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Guess the PECOTA projection:

Age 31, 93 Runs, 32 Homers, 104 RBI, 76 BBs, .322/.407/.566, 5.0 WARP
Comps: George Brett, Frank Robinson, Albert Pujols


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[Kid That's Lifeless]

Miggy

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Nailed it.

Age 32, 30 GS, 13 Wins, 180 Ks, 41 BB, 1.08 WHIP, 2.94 ERA, 3.7 WARP
Comps: Chris Carpenter, CC Sabbathia, Josh Beckett



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Spring training games on MLB Network today



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[Philaflava]

nice. i saw they took out $129 a week ago. time to start earning back that $.

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BP's ranking of farm systems:

1. Twins
2. Cubs
3. Pirates
4. Red Sox
5. Astros
6. Cardinals
7. Royals
8. Mets
9. Rangers
10. Rockies

The rest: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/artic ... leid=22906


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So goddamn beautiful it nearly brings a tear to my eye



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[Tommy Bunz]

I know you're trolling but I love Joey Bats and Fausto is a faggot so sit on a dick

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I know you're trolling but I love Joey Bats and Fausto is a faggot so sit on a dick

Not trolling at all. It's just really sweet to see dingers again


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[capable_keL]

BP's ranking of farm systems:

1. Twins
2. Cubs
3. Pirates
4. Red Sox
5. Astros
6. Cardinals
7. Royals
8. Mets
9. Rangers
10. Rockies

The rest: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/artic ... leid=22906


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this is some cock-sucking, compelling content tho; bro

[Gregg Popabitch]

Lady (Myjay) and Gentlemen, I've been on a True Detective kick. But let us imagine that Rust Cohle was a GM for a major league baseball squad. Would he be a tools guy or a sabermetrics guy. Most definitely a sabermetrics guy, right? Or would he be a depressing existentialist sabermetrics guy?

Rust Cohle on prospects:


Rust Cohle on batting .300:


Rust Cohle on winning the World Series:


Rust cohle on when the game is finished:


Rust Cohle on catching fly balls:


Rust Cohle on retirement:


Rust Cohle on calling players up:


Rust Cohle on pitcher wins:


Rust Cohle on regression:


Rust Cohle on statistics:


Rust Cohle on plate discipline:


Rust Cohle on playing in ballparks that are sucky:

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[Jayou Ayen]

Any of you budding GMs have the ability to hit one over the fence?



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