Nice Guy Eddie Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks like the A's have signed or are very close to signing Billy Butler to a 3 yr/30 M deal. I like this deal for Oakland, as it replaces the power they lost from trading Yoenis Cespedes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks like the A's have signed or are very close to signing Billy Butler to a 3 yr/30 M deal. I like this deal for Oakland, as it replaces the power they lost from trading Yoenis Cespedes. Over the last 3 years: Home runs - 29, 15, 9 SLG - 510, 412, 379 I'm legitimately sad to see him go - because I'm unaccustomed to the Royals having good players, and better options - but I'm not sure his power isn't already in serious decline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdA Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 While I am not a big fan of the Butler signing, I guess there are positives to it...maybe. Unlike this... Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports that the Royals “have engaged in discussions” with free agents Michael Morse and Torii Hunter, and have also “pondered trading for” guys like Evan Gattis of the Braves and Ryan Howard of the Phillies. Royal fans need a hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilwaldo Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Especially if they deal for Howard, the guy is a black hole in the lineup and drags everyone around him down. You know it is bad when the Phillies are rumored to be throwing $50 million into the deal to entice people to take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well, on the positive side for the Royals... the playoff run inspired their marketing executive to come out. http://www.outsports.com/comingout/2014/11/19/7243067/royals-team-executive-comes-out-matt-schulte 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 This is coming from one of the Local San Fran guys so I will have to rely on Tim or Bobby to judge their credibility. But supposedly its 90% chance of Panda going to Boston. 10% the Jays. So definitely not returning to the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 According to Tim (and another guy that works for me), that source is always close to dead-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilwaldo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 How are you not following him after this brilliance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 COMETS ARE JOB CREATORS!!! THUS THEY ARE PROTECTED SPEECH AND THEY CAN SPEND UNLIMITED AMOUNTS ON CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENT!!! VOTE GLAXNOR!!!!!! He'll repeal Obamacare AND harvest your marrow. But he'll repeal Obamacare FIRST!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 What I picked up on from Jose's rambling, that ball bounced off his head much harder than anyone realized and he's going to do a run-in at Survivor Series to help the Dust Brothers retain the tag titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I feel like that's the only way one can follow-up on shooting off their finger while cleaning their handgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Interesting wrinkle in the Jon Lester negotiations...Supposedly, whether or not you believe SOURCES, Red Sox may have kinda low balled Lester if you can call 6 years, $110 to $120 million a low ball offer. I figured he'd command around 6 years, $150 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewar Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I can't believe Jose didn't win Celebrity Apprentice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Nats are telling teams they are willing to listen on offers for Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Buster Olney is also saying that sources from around MLB who are in contact with MLB execs believe that Lester will sign with the Cubs. Of course, when things like this happen, the outcome is always the same: The player signs with the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilwaldo Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 This is so fascinating from the Phillies standpoint. You just know that they are going to mismanage this offseason like they mismanaged the trade deadline and go into next season with the same roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Buster Olney is also saying that sources from around MLB who are in contact with MLB execs believe that Lester will sign with the Cubs. Of course, when things like this happen, the outcome is always the same: The player signs with the Yankees. Yankees? No. A team coming out of left field at the last minute that nobody expects? You betcha, Calling Lester to the Cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Atlanta is apparently in on Yasmany Tomas. CHAOSSSSSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Buster Olney is also saying that sources from around MLB who are in contact with MLB execs believe that Lester will sign with the Cubs. Of course, when things like this happen, the outcome is always the same: The player signs with the Yankees. Just think about how shaky a guy has to be with his agent saying "I think it's the cubs, babe!" "Umm...." "They're gonna be, you know, a thing this time." "ummmmmm...." 'The money's there." "..." "I mean, you could take a little less and go to... "YES, THAT!' "I didn't name a team ye" "YEP THAT'S FOR ME!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I hate you. Not really, just in a joking way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Dodgers trade for Joel Peralta Full deal: The Dodgers announced that they have acquired right-hander Joel Peralta and lefty Adam Liberatore from the Rays in exchange for right-handers Jose Dominguez and Greg Harris. EDIT - the fact that this is now ANOTHER pitching Greg Harris is totally fucking with my head. Of course that is because I am old and remember the first two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 This Greg Harris is apparently the son of one of the two Greg Harrises from 20+ years ago, in case you were curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 He needs to slap a Jr on or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 In more RIPPA IS OLD (me too) NEWS happy 45th birthday Ken Griffey Jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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