2014 Offseason Plans Thread

[terpsfball09]

Ya I just wanna talk baseball. Leave global problems somewhere else haha

 

[Justinkm83]

@Rev - I know we have talked about JoeyBats, and EE before and I really like your plan of acquiring one along with Tanaka. I think it helps that the organization is already big in Japan and the team helped Yu adapt. My only question with trading for EE is: where do you have him playing? He would have to be the DH. So you're planning on starting Choice in that scenario?

 

[Justinkm83]

Ya I just wanna talk baseball. Leave global problems somewhere else haha

Anything new out there or are we just waiting until the meetings? That KC trade really screwed the Braun thing. They have a damn good OF in MIL now.

 

[darrylgann]

Ya I just wanna talk baseball. Leave global problems somewhere else haha

Hey Terps. Will you have any insight on the winter meetings when your friend is not attending?

 

[Bmurph]

How does signing Jose Contreras to a minor league deal affect our plans at all in any way is my question for you guys

No gloom and doom from my standpoint but like we did with Derek Lowe last year, I would just rather see a young player get a chance to make the team out of ST than a 42 year old

 

[romeo212000]

@Rev - I know we have talked about JoeyBats, and EE before and I really like your plan of acquiring one along with Tanaka. I think it helps that we the organization is already big in Japan and the team helped Yu adapt. My only question with trading for EE is: where do you have him playing? He would have to be the DH. So you're planning on starting Choice in that scenario?

I know the question want directed at me, but that's how is play it. With encarnacion we can afford to stick with our current outfield.

Martin
Andrus
Fielder
Beltre
Encarnacion
Rios
Soto
Choice
Profar

 

[Bmurph]

thanks i'm better now. come on winter meetings

What is it 2 days left after today, coming quick. Not sure if we will see anything happen from there or not but they are coming

 

[Justinkm83]

I know the question want directed at me, but that's how is play it. With encarnacion we can afford to stick with our current outfield.

Martin
Andrus
Fielder
Beltre
Encarnacion
Rios
Soto
Choice
Profar

I was thinking the same, but I think we would want a back-up plan like Mclouth in the OF in case Choice struggles. I guess in that scenario we would still have Moreland who could play LF. I honestly think Bautista makes more sense, but EE is the better hitter.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Did you all see this? 6:45pm: The Mariners are "about to offer" Cano a nine-year, $225MM deal, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports. Heyman indicates that Seattle is bidding $225MM to stay $50MM ahead of the Yankees, whose don't want to top $175MM.

 

[DT LUNA]

Did you all see this? 6:45pm: The Mariners are "about to offer" Cano a nine-year, $225MM deal, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports. Heyman indicates that Seattle is bidding $225MM to stay $50MM ahead of the Yankees, whose don't want to top $175MM.

That should do it or the Yanks will fold and sign him.

 

[terpsfball09]

I should know some information as I'm sure he'll be communicating with his co workers somehow. But, sorta like last year's meetings, it won't be very specific because hes just getting info by text not by word of mouth. Still though, I should get info on who we meet with and who we talk trades with.

 

[Justinkm83]

Did you all see this? 6:45pm: The Mariners are "about to offer" Cano a nine-year, $225MM deal, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports. Heyman indicates that Seattle is bidding $225MM to stay $50MM ahead of the Yankees, whose don't want to top $175MM.

I just can't see him going there. I think he only accepts that if no other team gets close. That deal will screw them because he does not make them contenders.

 

[terpsfball09]

I thought the mariners bid didnt exceed 200 mil?

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I just can't see him going there. I think he only accepts that if no other team gets close. That deal will screw them because he does not make them contenders.

I just don't get the length of these contracts. 9 years is ridiculous risk.

 

[darrylgann]

I should know some information as I'm sure he'll be communicating with his co workers somehow. But, sorta like last year's meetings, it won't be very specific because hes just getting info by text not by word of mouth. Still though, I should get info on who we meet with and who we talk trades with.

Well, good. Keep an eye on LAD. There may be something there.

 

[Justinkm83]

If the M's sign Cano it might force JD's hand to overpay Choo.

 

[Texas Jefe]

I know it's still early. However, I'm still concerned about RBIs. A good portion of the lineup is potential. What's the status of Cruz? Any chance he will sign with the Rangers, or is he gone? I have faith these young guys are going to come through and truly be good, but still think we are going to need more runs.

 

[Justinkm83]

Well, good. Keep an eye on LAD. There may be something there.

I think we get our OF from the Dodgers also. W have someone to fill in (Choice) if Kemp gets hurt

 

[Broseidon]

I just can't see him going there. I think he only accepts that if no other team gets close. That deal will screw them because he does not make them contenders.

At 9/225, nobody is getting close to that.

 

[Justinkm83]

At 9/225, nobody is getting close to that.

The Yankees will up their offer to 200. I think he will take less to go back to NY