2014 MLB Off-Season

[Lake Louise]

I'm happy about this new staff we have.

 

[RipCity32]

Yeah the addition of Omar is nice.

 

[Teagz]

https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/status/403323485771943937
 
uhhhh
 
There better be a haul of prospects coming back if that's even close to being true.

 

[Pugz]

The Rangers and Tigers are discussing a blockbuster deal that would send Prince Fielder to Texas for Ian Kinsler, CBSSports.com has learned.

One person involved in the talks called it a "possibility."

The Rangers made a play for Fielder when he was a free agent a couple years ago before the Tigers signed him for $214 million over nine years.

Trading Kinsler would open second base for Jurickson Profar.

Fielder has a limited no-trade clause, but it isn't known if it includes Texas.

 

[Lake Louise]

It depends on all the details, but I don't like Prince being brought up anyways. I understand why, because both Kinsler and Prince would help out the other team, but signing Prince to a 9 year deal, and not even half way through it, this comes up. It would be like giving up on it and calling that signing a mistake.

 

[Pugz]

it was. and yes, its admitting a mistake but also trying to fix it. nothing wrong with that, especially because we'd be able to spend more and stay just as good.

 

[Pugz]

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Some rival evaluators believe that Shin-Soo Choo will now land in Detroit, to play LF. We'll see

 

[Pugz]

The Rangers are considering a run at top-tier free-agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and apparently have ruled out the other top free agent outfielder, Jacoby Ellsbury.

Texas needs to replace offense provided by Nelson Cruz, and assuming the Rangers don't re-sign Cruz, Choo fits the bill. However, a Rangers connected person suggested they aren't likely to secure him if "rumored prices" are accurate.

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It's possible Ellsbury could be more in play for Texas eventually, but Choo seems to be the main target for now

 

[RipCity32]

I'd be happy with Choo, Ellsbury, Beltran, or Granderson.
Curtis would be welcomed back with open arms by most.

 

[The Guid]

I assume they mean offense produced by the outfield because Fielder already replaces Cruz's bat.

 

[snipezo]

Jason Vargas to Royals 4yrs 32 mil
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-jason-vargas-royals-20131121,0,3694308.story
 
 
lulz

 

[Teagz]

That's such a Royals signing lol

 

[RipCity32]

Apparently the Tigers are shopping Austin Jackson now.

 

[Teagz]

hmmmmm
 
 
Makes me wonder if DD's targeting two of these FA outfielders.

 

[RipCity32]

Don't think we have the cash for 2.

 

[Teagz]

I don't think so either lol
 
 
 
Although I wonder if he's looking at one of two big ones (Choo/Ellsbury) to go with a vet on the back end of his career.
 
 
idk I'm just thinking out loud though lol 

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Well, lets see what we can get for Cabrera then too while we are at it...
 
Not really lol

 

[The Guid]

The Royals tweeted about having a "major baseball announcement" and then it was this. I don't think they understand what major means.

 

[Pugz]

i dont really wanna deal ajax unless we get a hella good package. no need to overhaul the whole team. sign who we need to sign and call up nick and go from there.

 

[snipezo]

That's such a Royals signing lol

Well said