hammerva Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The Nationals look for managers the same way I do my grocery shopping. Except that they can actually afford to go to Whole Foods or Wegmens and still decide to shop at Walmart. Not saying that Dave Martinez can't win but I don't get the vibe that they even considered Girardi for manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 It now appears that the Phillies are going with Gabe Kapler as manager Poor poor John Wathan's kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 hours ago, RIPPA said: It now appears that the Phillies are going with Gabe Kapler as manager Poor poor John Wathan's kid ....ahh geez. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Oh before I forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Vince McMahon is going to be ringing Gabe Kapler's phone very soon. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Dave Eiland goes from the Royals to the Mets to be their pitching coach And the Mets also promoted Pat Roessler to be hitting coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Oh and Tony La Russsa is joining the Red Sox is some unknown capacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I think Davey will be a good fit with the Nationals. I only wonder who replaces him as bench coach for the Cubs. I know some fans want David Ross to have that job, but I don't know if I necessarily agree with that. He was a catcher and got to see a lot of the game, but it just seems like such a "team chemistry" move to get that band back together in some capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 To the surprise of no one - the Red Sox have officially exercised the options on Chris Sale and Craig Kimbrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilledcheese Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Mother mother fucker. LAD opens as the 2018 WS favorites at 5-1, but it doesn't really help my mood. Time to look at the Spring Training schedule and see if I can get down to see the Nippon Ham Fighters and catch a couple Dodger games. Stupid sexy baseball. Edited November 2, 2017 by grilledcheese Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Important offseason dates (stealing from Trade Rumors) Quote Here are some of the key dates of the MLB offseason, which kicks off today… Nov. 2: Commencement of a five-day, exclusive negotiation window that teams have with their own free agents. Nov. 4: Deadline for players with opt-out clauses (e.g. Justin Upton, Masahiro Tanaka) to exercise those provisions. Nov. 6: The deadline for MLB clubs to formally issue one-year qualifying offers (valued at $17.4MM this offseason, as reported by MLBTR) to free agents is 5:00pm ET. Those players will have 10 days to weigh the offers and can negotiate with other clubs during that 10-day window. After that 5pm deadline, all free agents are eligible to begin negotiating with other teams. Nov. 13-16: General Managers’ meetings take place in Orlando, Fla. Nov. 20: Deadline for teams to set their 40-man rosters in advance of the Rule 5 Draft. Dec. 1: Deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. Dec. 10-14: MLB’s annual Winter Meetings take place in Orlando, Fla. Dec. 14: The Rule 5 Draft is held on the final day of the Winter Meetings. Jan. 13: Arbitration exchange day — the date on which teams and players must exchange filing numbers for arbitration. Hearings, if necessary, typically begin in early February. Mar. 29: Opening Day! Baseball is back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 And also from trade rumors - your possible 17-18 FA list (I say possible due to changes with options) https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/2017-18-mlb-free-agent-list.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 And here is your first update to that list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Trout needs to get away from the Angels if he ever wants to get to a WS. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 The Mariners have declined the options on Hisashi Iwakuma ($10MM) and Yovani Gallardo ($13MM) I know you are shocked 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tabe Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 9 hours ago, RIPPA said: And here is your first update to that list Why? He was already under contract through 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 6 hours ago, Tabe said: Why? He was already under contract through 2021. He had an opt out this off season which he was debating exercising Basically they paid him an extra 18 million to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 More coaching updates Astros - Hired Joe Espada (formerly of the Yanks) as bench coach Red Sox - Hired Ron Roenicke as bench coach Pirates - extended entire coaching staff through 2019 season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Masahiro Tanaka decides not to opt out of the remaining 3 years/$67 mil of his deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Masahiro Tanaka decides not to opt out of the remaining 3 years/$67 mil of his deal. I'm glad I was sitting down when I read that. . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 The Astros' next parade will be in Disney World. http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-Disney-World-victory-World-Series-12329447.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 On 11/3/2017 at 1:43 AM, RIPPA said: He had an opt out this off season which he was debating exercising Basically they paid him an extra 18 million to stay Gotcha. They're gonna regret that contract. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Much to nobody's surprise the Blue Jays have declined their option on Jose Bautista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamp, broken circa 1988 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 New Phillies manager Gabe Kapler looks like the star of This Aint John Cena XXX and the first two news stories google surfaces on his name are about a blog post about using coconut oil as sex lube. I'm going to enjoy this season so much. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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