2014 Offseason Plans Thread

[romeo212000]

So Detroit needs a first baseman. What about Moreland + for Tuisasopo?

 

[Justinkm83]

When asked about what the acquisition of Fielder might mean for the future of Mitch Moreland, Daniels insisted that he is still very much a part of the club's plans. While Moreland would have value to other teams after belting a career-high 23 homers in 2013, Daniels said that he values his bat just as much. First base is no longer open for Moreland, but he can still find playing time in the outfield or at DH. "We're not giving up on the guy," Daniels said.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

So Detroit needs a first baseman. What about Moreland + for Tuisasopo?

Wouldn't Miggy just move on over to 1B?

 

[Justinkm83]

Wouldn't Miggy just move on over to 1B?

Yes, and Castellanos at 3rd.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

Instant national reaction split on Rangers' trade for Prince Fielder: 'Getting (Fielder) a steal'; 'just don't get this deal for (Texas)' | Dallas Morning News

As soon as the reports came out that the Rangers had traded Ian Kinsler to the Tigers for Prince Fielder national analysts took to Twitter and their website to provide reaction. Here is some of what they had to say:

Yahoo's Jeff Passan: "Prince Fielder is 29 years old. If he were a free agent this year, he may demand as much as Robinson Cano. Getting him for 7/138 is a steal."

ESPN's Jim Bowden: "Rangers get better player in Prince Fielder and the middle of the order impact bat they've needed Jurrickson Profar takes over 2B. ... What's next for Rangers? 1. Move Profar to 2B 2. Pursue McCann 3. Pursue corner OFer/DH (Cruz,Choo,Beltran)"

ESPN's Buster Olney: "For a team aiming to take that next step of winning the WS--losing the WS in '10 and '11 -- just don't get this deal for (Texas). Love it for (Detroit)."

Fox Sport's Jon Morosi: "Tigers fans were down on Fielder at end of season, but they will miss his bat. Large part of motivation is trade could help keep Max (Scherzer). Kinsler is another option to lead off. This allows Tigers to play Martinez or Cabrera at 1B, more options for Castellanos, overall flexibility. (The) Rangers, meanwhile, get a possible 40- or 45-homer bat in that ballpark and cure to their offensive woes. Like it for both teams."

USA TODAY'S Bob Nightengale: "Certainly, it takes Napoli out of the marketplace for the Rangers, who still would like to add Brian McCann."

Sporting News' Jesse Spector: "Both teams, in some ways, deal from a surplus in order to address needs. The trade leaves Texas with fewer loose ends to tie up, because of Profar’s emergence, while the Tigers still have to sort things out at the hot corner."

Grantland.com's Rany Jazayerli: "This is a VERY preliminary take, but I think I like this for Detroit. Forget the playoffs-Prince hit .279/.362/.457 all season long. He can't run, can't play defense, he's overweight and he's 30 in May. There's a LOT of downside risk on the rest of his contract. Even eating $30M, the Tigers save $81M in the trade. That's more valuable than 3 years of Prince at ages 34-36. Basically, Texas is betting 2013 was a bad year and not the start of a decline for Prince. If they're right, they win. If not, they lose. ... To be clear: I think this favors Detroit overall, but Texas may be ahead slightly for a year or two. And they had to trade a middle IF."

 

[lainey12]

So Detroit needs a first baseman. What about Moreland + for Tuisasopo?

They can finally move Miggy to first

 

[ESPN Refugee]

Will Prince Fielder flop like Josh Hamilton? There are similarities, but scouts say no | Dallas Morning News

 

[romeo212000]

They can finally move Miggy to first

If we still had olt....

 

[romeo212000]

Will Prince Fielder flop like Josh Hamilton? There are similarities, but scouts say no | Dallas Morning News

Not even close. Fielder isn't a mental midget.

 

[lainey12]

Instant national reaction split on Rangers' trade for Prince Fielder: 'Getting (Fielder) a steal'; 'just don't get this deal for (Texas)' | Dallas Morning News

As soon as the reports came out that the Rangers had traded Ian Kinsler to the Tigers for Prince Fielder national analysts took to Twitter and their website to provide reaction. Here is some of what they had to say:

Yahoo's Jeff Passan: "Prince Fielder is 29 years old. If he were a free agent this year, he may demand as much as Robinson Cano. Getting him for 7/138 is a steal."

ESPN's Jim Bowden: "Rangers get better player in Prince Fielder and the middle of the order impact bat they've needed Jurrickson Profar takes over 2B. ... What's next for Rangers? 1. Move Profar to 2B 2. Pursue McCann 3. Pursue corner OFer/DH (Cruz,Choo,Beltran)"

ESPN's Buster Olney: "For a team aiming to take that next step of winning the WS--losing the WS in '10 and '11 -- just don't get this deal for (Texas). Love it for (Detroit)."

Fox Sport's Jon Morosi: "Tigers fans were down on Fielder at end of season, but they will miss his bat. Large part of motivation is trade could help keep Max (Scherzer). Kinsler is another option to lead off. This allows Tigers to play Martinez or Cabrera at 1B, more options for Castellanos, overall flexibility. (The) Rangers, meanwhile, get a possible 40- or 45-homer bat in that ballpark and cure to their offensive woes. Like it for both teams."

USA TODAY'S Bob Nightengale: "Certainly, it takes Napoli out of the marketplace for the Rangers, who still would like to add Brian McCann."

Sporting News' Jesse Spector: "Both teams, in some ways, deal from a surplus in order to address needs. The trade leaves Texas with fewer loose ends to tie up, because of Profar’s emergence, while the Tigers still have to sort things out at the hot corner."

Grantland.com's Rany Jazayerli: "This is a VERY preliminary take, but I think I like this for Detroit. Forget the playoffs-Prince hit .279/.362/.457 all season long. He can't run, can't play defense, he's overweight and he's 30 in May. There's a LOT of downside risk on the rest of his contract. Even eating $30M, the Tigers save $81M in the trade. That's more valuable than 3 years of Prince at ages 34-36. Basically, Texas is betting 2013 was a bad year and not the start of a decline for Prince. If they're right, they win. If not, they lose. ... To be clear: I think this favors Detroit overall, but Texas may be ahead slightly for a year or two. And they had to trade a middle IF."

I'm not worried about Fielder and a down season, if any worries, might be how he holds up in the heat.

Fielder went through a divorce, young kids....I think it was ugly, and probably affected him.

How long is Fielder's contract? why am I missing that....think I'm just exhausted

 

[ESPN Refugee]

Evan Grant ‏@Evan_P_Grant 1h
Cash payments from Detroit will be paid out in 2016-20, so no extra money for #Rangers up front.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

If we still had olt....

I keep on forgetting we had Garza this past season.

 

[lainey12]

Not even close. Fielder isn't a mental midget.

I agree, but I always expect an adjustment phase for players. Ian and Fielder might
have slow starts

 

[ESPN Refugee]

I'm not worried about Fielder and a down season, if any worries, might be how he holds up in the heat.

Fielder went through a divorce, young kids....I think it was ugly, and probably affected him.

How long is Fielder's contract? why am I missing that....think I'm just exhausted

Final numbers will be 7/138 I believe. That's after Detroit sends us 30 million.

 

[lainey12]

Evan Grant ‏@Evan_P_Grant 1h
Cash payments from Detroit will be paid out in 2016-20, so no extra money for #Rangers up front.

I like the sound of that.

I think this is about choosing Scherzer over Fielder

 

[lainey12]

Final numbers will be 7/138 I believe. That's after Detroit sends us 30 million.

Thanks RJSMP

 

[romeo212000]

Evan Grant ‏@Evan_P_Grant 1h
Cash payments from Detroit will be paid out in 2016-20, so no extra money for #Rangers up front.

That's okay. It's always about the future.

 

[lainey12]

Holy crap, I'm looking at 3 hours of sleep

Night Ranger fans

 

[RevSader]

I want the off season to hurry up and more big things to happen..I wanna rosterbate....The last few years have being me serious blue baseballs.

 

[scotsman1948]

Problem is, you better have Cano ask but sown up or that will kill you when you go looking for a MIF to replace whichever of those two you traded.

exactly, those 2 moves would have to be simultaneous