Hassan was a guy I really liked and I hope he'll have a successful career with the A's. Unfortunately, he didn't really have a place in Boston given their OF logjam.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Free agent designated hitter Billy Butler and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $30 million, three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday night.
What a dumb pickup by the As. Makes me feel better about the tigs resigning vmart, would have hated butker in det. Five years ago, definitely, loved the guy and comerica would have been perfect for him.
So what do you guys think, who got the better of the cards braves deal? I think the cards did, I think heyward will be a top OF in the next couple of years.
Whos going to land scherzer or lester? Whoever gets max will regret it for the amount of money hes asking. Guy thinks hes clayton kershaw.
Because I'm bored and I don't have anybody to discuss the Mets with I'll lay out my hopes for the rest of the offseason here:
- Move Montero and either Niese/Gee for a SS (preferably Alexei Ramirez if they lower their price). Priority number 1.
- If they land a SS, move Flores to 2nd base and trade Murphy for prospects or relief pitching
- Sign a legitimate reliever. Mets already have a very good pen, would like to see them grab another reliable arm, particularly a lefty.
- Sign a 4th outfielder (Johnny Gomes?), one that can hit lefties for the games when Cuddyer plays 1B.