piranesi Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 DB solidifies the heel turn... in KC only... and for a week or so at most... we'll be over it soon. Also, Pence is jacked. I had no idea. It's so weird. He must wear a uniform that's too big because he swims in in and looks about as imposing as Gotye. But the guy is a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillThompson Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 If you are the Cubs you can afford to wait on a closer. Top of the rotation starter is a different subject. If you feel that you are 2 years away and the guy is there you make the move. Personally I think whomever the Cubs get Arietta will continue to prove he's the #1 guy on the staff. Bringing in a Lester or a Shields to compliment him and form a bridge between Arietta and Hendricks with Wada and Wood holding down the bottom of the rotation makes for a pretty good rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 AJ Burnett decided to get the fuck out of Dodge and declined his player option with the Phillies It was a $12.75 million option so the Phillies have to be happy that something went their way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I think it should tell you the players thoughts on the organization when a pitcher declines an option for more then he'll get in free agency just to get out of there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Burnett also wants to play on a winning team in what might be his final year. He's made it known before that he prefers to stay close to his Maryland home because of his wife's fear of flying. That pretty much makes it seem like he only wants to play for the Pirates, O's, or Nats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yeah, this is a win-win for Burnett and the Phillies. They can set fire to the money with some other stopgap signings, and he can try to latch on to a contender for one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 BBWAA finalists announced... NL MVP Award (winner announced Thurs. 11/13) Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton AL MVP Award (winner announced Thurs. 11/13) Indians left fielder Michael Brantley Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez Angels center fielder Mike Trout NL Cy Young Award (winner announced Wed. 11/12) Reds right-hander Johnny Cueto Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright AL Cy Young Award (winner announced Wed. 11/12) Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez Indians right-hander Corey Kluber White Sox left-hander Chris Sale NL Manager of the Year Award (winner announced Tues. 11/11) Giants manager Bruce Bochy Pirates manager Clint Hurdle Nationals manager Matt Williams AL Manager of the Year Award (winner announced Tues. 11/11) Angels manager Mike Scioscia Orioles manager Buck Showalter Royals manager Ned Yost NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award (winner announced Mon. 11/10) Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award (winner announced Mon. 11/10) White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Poor MadBum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Go Victor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Casey Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 When did this finalist shit start??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Gold Glove winners announced: AL first baseman: Royals' Eric Hosmer AL second baseman: Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia AL shortstop: Orioles' J.J. Hardy AL third baseman: Mariners' Kyle Seager AL left fielder: Royals' Alex Gordon AL center fielder: Orioles' Adam Jones AL right fielder: Orioles' Nick Markakis AL pitcher: Astros' Dallas Keuchel AL catcher: Royals' Salvador Perez NL first baseman: Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez NL second baseman: Rockies' DJ LeMahieu NL shortstop: Braves' Andrelton Simmons NL third baseman: Rockies' Nolan Arenado NL left fielder: Marlins' Christian Yelich NL center fielder: Mets' Juan Lagares NL right fielder: Braves' Jason Heyward NL pitcher: Dodgers' Zack Greinke NL catcher: Cardinals' Yadier Molina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Whining about Gold Gloves is always folly... But man, Rizzo out fielded AND out hit Gonzalez. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 All the discussions about gold gloves is why i dont think it should be a talking point when discussing hof candicacy. Same with all-star appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'd like to point out how much I love that the set for "Hot Stove" is basically the inside of a stove. It actually is going to be kind of soothing during the cold-ass months to come to know that these two fools are sitting huddled inside an oven talking about Baseball. At some point I may catch myself holding my hands up to the t.v. for warmth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Poor MadBum.... post-season isn't supposed to have an impact on these awards, after all. All the discussions about gold gloves is why i dont think it should be a talking point when discussing hof candicacy. Same with all-star appearances. Note how they're here jerking the curtain a full week before the headliner awards all get announced. Very Telling, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Alfonso Soriano retires from Baseball yesterday because he realized no one is going to sign him again he decided his heart wasn't in playing anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Another handy little resource Trade Rumors projected arbitration salaries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 So...Joe Maddon's dog has a Twitter account that Maddon posts tweets for. The Twitter account is @WinstonCMaddon. Yes. Maddon has a bulldog named Winston. Yes. Maddon posts on Twitter as his dog. This is awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdA Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'd like to point out how much I love that the set for "Hot Stove" is basically the inside of a stove. It actually is going to be kind of soothing during the cold-ass months to come to know that these two fools are sitting huddled inside an oven talking about Baseball. At some point I may catch myself holding my hands up to the t.v. for warmth. Oh great. Now Rippa and I are going to be making too many jokes about how we hope the set actually IS a stove every time we see Billy Ripken and John Heyman on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Another handy little resource Trade Rumors projected arbitration salaries Lucia, how is Bryce Harper on that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillThompson Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Second year in a row where Rizzo is snubbed for the GG, but that's the way that award goes I guess. Did Kyle Hendricks not qualify for RotY? Looking at his overall states I'd think he'd be a lock for at least a nomination, maybe even winning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Another handy little resource Trade Rumors projected arbitration salaries Lucia, how is Bryce Harper on that list? When Harper was drafted, he signed a five year, major league contract. He's arbitration eligible as a Super Two this winter, and in situations where this happens, there is usually a provision in the contract where he can refuse that salary and enter arbitration. You don't see it happen too often because A) many draftees don't get major league contracts anymore, and B. most players don't get to the majors as quick as Harper did. Most of the time, the later years of a contract like this are voidable options. Harper's isn't, so he'll likely end up filing a grievance and the Nationals will let him go to arb to make life easier for everyone. More info here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 A-Rod admitted Biogenesis PED use. This is my shocked face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Why not just tell the fucking truth to begin with?! Fucking moron. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Former Yankees & Diamondbacks pitcher Brad Halsey died this morning. He was only 33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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