MLB Offseason Rumors

[Stray32]

I'm sure we'll still have threads for individual events but figured we needed a place to post/discuss rumors of signings/trades/hirings. I'll get us started.

Tigers had a great meeting with Soria and are almost certainly going to get one of him or Darren O'Day

Marco Estrada nearing a two-year deal with the Jays that would pay him $24-29 million guaranteed

Aroldis Chapman expected to be traded by the end of the weekend (!!! Tigers please)

Yoenis Cespedes mets with the White Sox (he's at the top of my Tigers wish list)

 

[Senators26]

Marco Estrada at 2/26 would be a great deal for him and the Jays. Then there's still money to get another 2-3 starter

 

[BRAAP!]

Colby Rasmus and Matt Wieters both accepted the Qualifying Offer.

Ian Kennedy rejected his

 

[BRAAP!]

Daniel Murphy rejected his qualifying offer today too

 

[Stray32]

Yeah Murphy is about to get paid, cashing in at the perfect time since I don't think his stock will ever be higher

I'm just waiting for the first big bullpen domino to fall (whether it's a FA or a trade of Aroldis or maybe Kimbrel) because I think there's gonna be a big bidding war for the top bullpen arms this year. Closers are in short supply this offseason, I know it'd cost a ton to get Aroldis for the Tigers but honestly wouldn't be upset at how much they gave up basically no matter what if we're able to get him

 

[BRAAP!]

Yeah Murphy is about to get paid, cashing in at the perfect time since I don't think his stock will ever be higher

I'm just waiting for the first big bullpen domino to fall (whether it's a FA or a trade of Aroldis or maybe Kimbrel) because I think there's gonna be a big bidding war for the top bullpen arms this year. Closers are in short supply this offseason, I know it'd cost a ton to get Aroldis for the Tigers but honestly wouldn't be upset at how much they gave up basically no matter what if we're able to get him

There is nothing worse than seeing bad teams spend money on closers. It's a complete waste.

 

[Stray32]

There is nothing worse than seeing bad teams spend money on closers. It's a complete waste.

Agreed, closers are a piece that can be the difference between good and great but will not make the difference between bad and good

 

[BRAAP!]

Ian Desmond and Jordan Zimmermann have rejected their qualifying offers

 

[BRAAP!]

Agreed, closers are a piece that can be the difference between good and great but will not make the difference between bad and good

That's why it makes my brain hurt to hear rumors involving the Diamondbacks and Chapman.

 

[BRAAP!]

Brett Anderson accepted his qualifying offer. Very smart move for him as I couldn't imagine seeing any team willing to give up a draft pick to sign the guy

 

[Stray32]

Dombrowski trades Red Sox prospects Asuaje, Allen, Guerra and Margot for Kimbrel

Thanks DD, now you get a proven closer

 

[Stray32]

The Mets have expressed interest in Jackie Bradley, Jr (OF formerly of the Red Sox) and have reached out to free agent Ben Zobrist to replace Daniel Murphy

The Royals plan to pursue Gerardo Parra if they can't re-sign Alex Gordon

The Yankees plan to target Jeff Samardzija and Wei-Yin Chen

The Cubs plan to announce their own cable network in 2020

 

[MattMac124]

Mets interested in Parra too

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[catman]

If the Royals offer Gordon a reasonable contract, he'll stay there.

 

[CP3MVP]

Would like the Cubs to make a move for Chapman but idk if they can make the best offer.

 

[cavsfan817]

@Ken_Rosenthal
Sources: David Ortiz will retire at end of 2016 season.

 

[JZsportswhiz]

Jose Fernandez expected to be traded this offseason

 

[MattMac124]

Agreed, closers are a piece that can be the difference between good and great but will not make the difference between bad and good

Disagree. Having a strong closer, (and also a setupman) can shorten games for you. Look at how the Royals win, get the lead before after 7 and you almost always win. Same thing with the Yanks

 

[MattMac124]

Jose Fernandez expected to be traded this offseason

 

[BrewCrewFan]

I could totally see the Marlins doing something that stupid