AL East Thread

[DirtDirtDirt]

He looked like Wiley Wiggins that played Mitch Kramer in Dazed and Confused......

LMFAO

 

[nynasty]

He looked like Wiley Wiggins that played Mitch Kramer in Dazed and Confused......

Holy shit! LOL

 

[nynasty]

The Orioles are in agreement with free-agent righty Andrew Cashner on a two-year, $16MM contract, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com (via Twitter). Cashner is represented by CAA Sports.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

jesus, how does that guy get 16million

 

[navamind]

The Orioles are in agreement with free-agent righty Andrew Cashner on a two-year, $16MM contract, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com (via Twitter). Cashner is represented by CAA Sports.

last year's 3.40 ERA seems awfully fluky. He saw his strikeout rate drop well below his career average (and the league average) to just 4.6 K/9 and he's still walking guys (3.5 BB/9). His FIP (4.61) and xFIP (5.30) also suggest he pitched over his head. Steamer isn't optimistic about him at all, projecting a 5.40 ERA. ZiPS is a littler higher on him, but still proejcts a 4.91 ERA.

 

[navamind]

jesus, how does that guy get 16million

because the Orioles pitching blows and they're desperate

 

[nynasty]

last year's 3.40 ERA seems awfully fluky. He saw his strikeout rate drop well below his career average (and the league average) to just 4.6 K/9 and he's still walking guys (3.5 BB/9). His FIP (4.61) and xFIP (5.30) also suggest he pitched over his head. Steamer isn't optimistic about him at all, projecting a 5.40 ERA. ZiPS is a littler higher on him, but still proejcts a 4.91 ERA.

Yup. He's gonna get bombed. Good times!

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

because the Orioles pitching blows and they're desperate

yeah, they have the potential to be an awful team

Whats your knowledge of Austin Mays (from a fantasy perspective for me)

 

[nynasty]

I have no idea who that is. Sorry Bro.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

I have no idea who that is. Sorry Bro.

Nothing

Thanks for nothing

 

[nynasty]

I think he might be in the NBA?

 

[Pure Steel]

Speaking of crack house crazy, ever take a peek into the AL Central thread?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Speaking of crack house crazy, ever take a peek into the AL Central thread?

DougPlayer is an old throwback from the CBS days, he's definitely crackhouse crazy

 

[nynasty]

The Blue Jays have inked lefty Jaime Garcia to a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $10MM. That includes a $8MM salary for the coming season as well as a $2MM buyout on a club option valued at $10MM.

 

[Pure Steel]

The Blue Jays have inked lefty Jaime Garcia to a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $10MM. That includes a $8MM salary for the coming season as well as a $2MM buyout on a club option valued at $10MM.

That's insane, did the Jays watch him last year?...He was a piñata, which makes sense with him being Mexican....

 

[molsaniceman]

getrdone

MLB.com's Ian Browne reports that the Red Sox and free agent Eduardo Nunez are talking and could be close to a new deal.

As one of the teams willing to exceed the luxury tax, the Red Sox need to flex some of that financial muscle. Nunez likely would rather have had a clear starting job elsewhere, but the Red Sox can use him to replace Dustin Pedroia (knee) early on and likely will be able to find room for him on a semi-regular basis after Pedroia returns. If the price tag has come down some, the reunion makes a great deal of sense.

 

[molsaniceman]

ty

According to FanRag's Robert Murray, the Red Sox and Eduardo Nunez have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with an option for 2019.

A three-year deal for Nunez seemed likely at the end of the regular season last year, but then he hurt his knee in the postseason and the free agent market collapsed. It benefits the Red Sox, who get a versatile player on a short-term deal. Nunez can start at second base on Opening Day and move into a utility role after Dustin Pedroia returns.

 

[navamind]

yeah, they have the potential to be an awful team

Whats your knowledge of Austin Mays (from a fantasy perspective for me)

Don't know of an Austin Mays, but Austin Hays is a pretty highly touted prospect. He's not gonna draw a lot of walks, but the BA/power potential is intriguing and he doesn't strike out too much for a guy with his power. Steamer projects him to be roughly league average offensively (100 wRC+) with a .275 BA and 13 home runs in 90 games. Sickels likes him and rated him the #1 Orioles prospect but thinks he could use some time in AAA to work on his strike zone judgment.

 

[nynasty]

ty

According to FanRag's Robert Murray, the Red Sox and Eduardo Nunez have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with an option for 2019.

A three-year deal for Nunez seemed likely at the end of the regular season last year, but then he hurt his knee in the postseason and the free agent market collapsed. It benefits the Red Sox, who get a versatile player on a short-term deal. Nunez can start at second base on Opening Day and move into a utility role after Dustin Pedroia returns.

Good signing, but peculiar. Once Pedroia comes back he's not going to play a ton.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Good signing, but peculiar. Once Pedroia comes back he's not going to play a ton.

Im hearing Devers can see a lot of first base this season, maybe thats how they get Nunez AB's as the season goes forward