2014 Offseason Plans Thread

[Broseidon]

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

Kemps deal is worse than Ellsbury. No thank you

 

[Bmurph]

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

Question being how much of his huge contract the Dodgers will eat to move an oft injured player

 

[jta4437]

@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?

I would want no part of Jose Bautista, suspect and out of no where power and almost as sudden injuries don't bode well for a guy already on the wrong side of 30

 

[Justinkm83]

Kemps deal is worse than Ellsbury. No thank you

It won't be after they pick up a large portion of it.

 

[Broseidon]

I would want no part of Jose Bautista, suspect and out of no where power and almost as sudden injuries don't bode well for a guy already on the wrong side of 30

His contract is so reasonable that it makes no sense for Toronto to trade him. Even more so for EE

 

[Justinkm83]

I imagine JD is going to keep trying on Stanton. I think CarGo and Braun are now completely out of the question with both teams trading one of their OFers

 

[romeo212000]

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.

They are at minimum 3 legitimate players from being contenders.

 

[Justinkm83]

His contract is so reasonable that it makes no sense for Toronto to trade him. Even more so for EE

So is Hollands.

 

[romeo212000]

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.

Ummm, so what's your question?

 

[jta4437]

I imagine JD is going to keep trying on Stanton. I think CarGo and Braun are now completely out of the question with both teams trading one of their OFers

What is the deal with us wanting OFers that are always injured? Kemp, Bautista, Stanton

 

[romeo212000]

I imagine JD is going to keep trying on Stanton. I think CarGo and Braun are now completely out of the question with both teams trading one of their OFers

I'm being Miami keeps telling him no.

 

[Broseidon]

It won't be after they pick up a large portion of it.

I hope we don't so it unless they eat half his remaining contract. 6 years at 21 million remaining.

 

[Bmurph]

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

great that will have them paying the 50% tax ratio for years and still not have pitching. Banuelos may not pitch until the middle of 2014 and then how effective? CC is on the wrong side of his career and Pineda may or may not see the field or be effective. Phelps is fringy and Nova is good sometimes? Then what?

 

[Broseidon]

So is Hollands.

Exactly why I wouldn't trade holland or mp. I say trade prospects.

 

[Justinkm83]

great that will have them paying the 50% tax ratio for years and still not have pitching. Banuelos may not pitch until the middle of 2014 and then how effective? CC is on the wrong side of his career and Pineda may or may not see the field or be effective. Phelps is fringy and Nova is good sometimes? Then what?

I'm guessing they hope to sign Kuroda back, and hope they just out hit everyone.

 

[Broseidon]

great that will have them paying the 50% tax ratio for years and still not have pitching. Banuelos may not pitch until the middle of 2014 and then how effective? CC is on the wrong side of his career and Pineda may or may not see the field or be effective. Phelps is fringy and Nova is good sometimes? Then what?

Once they cross that luxury tax threshold....damn the torpedoes! They'll sign Kuroda or Tanaka or Garza.

 

[Bmurph]

I'm guessing they hope to sign Kuroda back, and hope they just out hit everyone.

I remember when the Rangers tried that

 

[Justinkm83]

Exactly why I wouldn't trade holland or mp. I say trade prospects.

I agree with you there.

 

[Texas Jefe]

Ummm, so what's your question?

My question is, what is the status of Cruz.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

I remember when the Rangers tried that

They tried that for over 30 years!!!