2014 Offseason Plans Thread

[DT LUNA]

Igoudala took 22 million less to play with golden state.

Isolated case. It's money.

 

[DT LUNA]

Perhaps.....but perhaps a tad too cynical.

I mean, we don't know that he isn't coming back yet. And we don't have any idea of what the Rangers have offered. Lastly, let's say for the sake of here the Rangers offered 3 years at $32 mil and the M's offered 3 for $43 mil. Which one would you take? He could truly love it here and our fans, but for 30% plus more he'll go.

Exactly, the money is what it's about.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I am really surprised by this:
Nelson Cruz is looking for around $75 million over four years, and the Rangers are among the interested teams, according to a report by CBS' Jon Heyman.

 

[donaldson79]

Did you see that 2yr contract Kobe just signed? That one was nothing but, about money.

Murph....they offered and he signed. Why would he sign anyway else? After all, he's only been with the Lakers since he was a teenager.

 

[donaldson79]

I am really surprised by this:
Nelson Cruz is looking for around $75 million over four years, and the Rangers are among the interested teams, according to a report by CBS' Jon Heyman.

I'll be floored if the Rangers get into this range with Cruz. FLOORED.

 

[Justinkm83]

I am really surprised by this:
Nelson Cruz is looking for around $75 million over four years, and the Rangers are among the interested teams, according to a report by CBS' Jon Heyman.

We are interested, but not at that price. I feel comfortable saying that. Choo might cost less than that per year.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I'll be floored if the Rangers get into this range with Cruz. FLOORED.

I would be too because JD does not like to mess with contracts that large which for the most part I am glad unless the ownership team wants him back and is willing to dish out the bucks. He definitely would be nice in the 5 hole.

 

[Justinkm83]

I'm assuming Cruz is a fall back option at this point. I wouldn't go any higher than 4/56, and that's because at that point we might not have a better option. I'd rather get Choo and Morales.

 

[donaldson79]

We are interested, but not at that price. I feel comfortable saying that. Choo might cost less than that per year.

And this breaking news: the NYY are interested in Robinson Cano, just not as his asking price.

Key words from Heyman, "looking for" and "interest."

 

[WastinSomeTime]

He came up with some big hits last year but I am surprised that in 456 ABs he had just 18 doubles. With his power and above average speed I thought it would be more than that.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

And this breaking news: the NYY are interested in Robinson Cano, just not as his asking price.

Key words from Heyman, "looking for" and "interest."

I heard that there is quite a gap between the Yankees and Cano.

 

[donaldson79]

I'm assuming Cruz is a fall back option at this point. I wouldn't go any higher than 4/56, and that's because at that point we might not have a better option. I'd rather get Choo and Morales.

I'm in for Choo and Navarro.

Still suspect JD has a trade in the making.

 

[Justinkm83]

He came up with some big hits last year but I am surprised that in 456 ABs he had just 18 doubles. With his power and above average speed I thought it would be more than that.

Without looking at any team stats, it didn't seem like anyone on the team hit many doubles last year.

 

[donaldson79]

I heard that there is quite a gap between the Yankees and Cano.

I can't imagine that there isn't a gap. He's "looking for" $310,000,000.

I think the Yanks are more in control of this situation more than most think. And he's not getting anything remotely close to 10 yrs at $310.

 

[Justinkm83]

I'm in for Choo and Navarro.

Still suspect JD has a trade in the making.

So you want Moreland as the DH? Who is the DH against lefties in your scenario?

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Without looking at any team stats, it didn't seem like anyone on the team hit many doubles last year.

Beltre with 32 and Kinsler 31 and then a few in the 20's.

 

[Bmurph]

Murph....they offered and he signed. Why would he sign anyway else? After all, he's only been with the Lakers since he was a teenager.

Said he was gonna do everything he could for that sixth ring and then handcuffed his team from being able to sign any pieces to do that. I don't really care either way, I cant stand the Lakers or Kobe but he definitely didnt increase his odds of winning another championship. Coming off that injury as well just seems like an absurd thing to do for the Lakers FO

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I can't imagine that there isn't a gap. He's "looking for" $310,000,000.

I think the Yanks are more in control of this situation more than most think. And he's not getting anything remotely close to 10 yrs at $310.

Kind of laughed when I read that. You are right about that.

 

[donaldson79]

So you want Moreland as the DH? Who is the DH against lefties in your scenario?

haven't gotten that far just yet. seriously, but I don't see Mitch on this team come ST.

 

[Justinkm83]

haven't gotten that far just yet. seriously, but I don't see Mitch on this team come ST.

Me neither. That's why I would like us to sign Morales. He will be ok being the DH, and cheaper than Cruz. He's also a better hitter.