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[santeesioux]

Mariners, wut.

 

[captmcblack]

Yes, Mariners...give Cano $200+ million.

DO IT

 

[HarryDemeanor]

The Mariners are out of their minds. Don't do it dammit. Think of your family! Think of your fans!

 

[CygnusXS]

The Tigers are paying Joe Nathan about $20million, which is more than they would have had to pay Doug Fister. I feel like I'm missing something.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Dodgers grabbed Nomar for a broadcasting deal and going after the Bulldog too? Man. Much better than Steve Lyons and Eric Collins.

 

[Fox318]

Enjoy watching Cano not hustle to first Seattle fans.

 

[Sumidor]

Oh fuck. Cano may have a $200+ million offer from the Mariners.

no nonononononononononononononono. Please no.

 

[Opiate]

Enjoy watching Cano not hustle to first Seattle fans.

It would be interesting to see if this perception of "hustle" correlated at all with long term productivity.

On the one hand, it stands to reason that people trying harder will last longer. On the other, it stands to reason that people going 100% all the time will be more likely to suffer injury. I can tell say with no uncertainty that Yadier Molina does not even attempt to sprint to first every time he bats, and I'm very glad he doesn't try.

 

[Dominican Power]

Enjoy watching Cano not hustle to first Seattle fans.

He's always in the lineup though. I'll take not hustling to first for not missing games.

 

[CygnusXS]

It would be interesting to see if this perception of "hustle" correlated at all with long term productivity.

On the one hand, it stands to reason that people trying harder will last longer. On the other, it stands to reason that people going 100% all the time will be more likely to suffer injury. I can tell say with no uncertainty that Yadier Molina does not even attempt to sprint to first every time he bats, and I'm very glad he doesn't try.

Well you highlighted the problem with that, which is that "hustle" is only a concept reserved for some players. It'd be easier to compare the hustlers versus the non-hustlers if the term were applied evenly.

 

[Edwardo]

Here's how I would top it: "You'll be playing for a team that's not the Marlins."

He's from south Florida, so I could understand him ending up there.

 

[Zep]

The skanks will match. I don't believe for one second that they'll let him walk if the deal stays at 7yrs.

 

[brianjones]

It would be interesting to see if this perception of "hustle" correlated at all with long term productivity.

On the one hand, it stands to reason that people trying harder will last longer. On the other, it stands to reason that people going 100% all the time will be more likely to suffer injury. I can tell say with no uncertainty that Yadier Molina does not even attempt to sprint to first every time he bats, and I'm very glad he doesn't try.

yeah puig looks like he pulls his hamstring every time he tries to beat out an infield single

its fun to watch but you gotta just take that L sometimes

ps real glad beard man is coming back!

 

[Sanjuro]

They're using Either(lol) and Kemp as their main chips to begin rebuilding their farm. No chance they go after an older Bellsbury.

We know its not a salary dump trading Kemp, so what value do they realistically think they'll get back? Even if they were to pay a portion of his remaining contract, no team is giving up a prime prospect.

I meant for the Red Sox on the idea of Kemp.

 

[brianjones]

ill be real bummed if the dodgers trade kemp

i want to see what he can do next year

ethier? whatever

 

[Malo]

The skanks will match. I don't believe for one second that they'll let him walk if the deal stays at 7yrs.

The most they should increase their offer to is 175/7. Fuck giving him $200 million.

 

[RBH]

A's not done dealing

 

[jbug617]

Athletics trade Seth Smith to Padres for Luke Gregerson

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on...trade-seth-smith-to-padres-for-luke-gregerson

 

[HarryDemeanor]

ill be real bummed if the dodgers trade kemp

i want to see what he can do next year

ethier? whatever

Yeah I'd much rather trade Ethier. I just don't see what we would get in return for Kemp.

 

[BFIB]

A's have been busy today.

 

[Dominican Power]

Ellsbury would be a good fit with The Giants and he'll be a lot of closer to home.

 

[Dominican Power]

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/407997083103551488

 

[jello44]

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/407997083103551488

I FUCKING LOVE IT

 

[CygnusXS]

Feel bad for the bloggers today.

 

[jbug617]

Offer details for Salty

@JCRMarlinsbeat: Per source, #Marlins offer to Jarrod Saltalamacchia three years, $21 million.

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/407997083103551488

Good move for the Astros

 

[darkside31337]

Whats the point of the winter meetings? Nobody is waiting this year lol

 

[CygnusXS]

Braves FO must be on vacation right now.

 

[BFIB]

Did the Astros double their payroll by acquiring Fowler?

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Damn Hot Stove is sizzling!

 

[Lambtron]

Sounds like the Twins are out on Salty. 3/$21 is a heck of a lot closer to what I would've been comfortable with than 3/$30.

 

[Malo]

Good deal by the 'stros.

Are we sure the winter meetings didn't start?

 

[jello44]

Did the Astros double their payroll by acquiring Fowler?

Almost!

He's owed 7.25 which is about 1/4 of their payroll.

He'll be their highest paid player at the moment.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Reds traded Hannigan, huh? Surprised they didn't do this earlier.

 

[cashman]

He was so good last year though.

The Rangers don't have any white position players now, LOL. When Darvish or Perez are pitching, who are the racist fans going to cheer for?

He's old and his BABIP is probably unsustainable high. He'll still probably kill it platooning for the A's though.

 

[Macattk15]

I'm fine if the Mariners get Cano for 200 million. Can't count on Ackley or Franklin to ever live up to Cano's proven ability.

It's not my fucking money and baseball salaries are just becoming wacky as all fuck.

That said ... I'd rather they spend the money on Ellsbury, Choo and Corey Hart than Cano .... could probably get the three of them for under 200 million.

I'm also glad the Mariners didn't try to trade for Fowler ... as I think he'll blow ass outside of Coors (as he does currently) ... not that he cost the Astros much.

 

[CygnusXS]

Well, the Mariners have also been said to be heavily involved in the Matt Kemp talks. What if they got Kemp and Cano? And Beltran?

 

[Windu]

Oh fuck. Cano may have a $200+ million offer from the Mariners.

YEEEESSSSS DO IT

 

[Sanjuro]

Enjoy the CG fans Salty.

 

[Blackace]

I wouldn't be mad with Cano... We are going to have to overpay for anyone, and dude has been a Silver Slugger for like 4 years straight.. Does anyone think he might be able to play LF later in his career like Soriano?

 

[Sanjuro]

I wouldn't be mad with Cano... We are going to have to overpay for anyone, and dude has been a Silver Slugger for like 4 years straight.. Does anyone think he might be able to play LF later in his career like Soriano?

He "probably" could. He is probably closer to playing 3B/1B than anything else later in his career if he changes positions.

Second base is relatively still a safe position though.

 

[Blackace]

He "probably" could. He is probably closer to playing 3B/1B than anything else later in his career if he changes positions.

Second base is relatively still a safe position though.

Well he would be 37/38 by the end of his contract...

 

[Mr. Enigma]

MARLINS and Jarrod Saltalamacchia have agreed on a 3-year, $21 million deal.

 

[Sumidor]

Mariners and Jarrod Saltalamacchia have agreed on a 3-year, $21 million deal.

You mean the Marlins right?

 

[Zep]

Well he would be 37/38 by the end of his contract...

Worst case scenario...he'll have a nice DH spot awaiting him.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

You mean the Marlins right?

Yep. Stupid stupid stupid.

 

[Branduil]

Worst case scenario...he'll have a nice DH spot awaiting him.

Paying $30 million a year for a 35-year-old DH is a good use of money.

 

[Zep]

Paying $30 million a year for a 35-year-old DH is a good use of money.

Hey I said worst case! Most likely he'll get the Micheal Young treatment and be hauled off to a contender needing a bat for a playoff push in 2017-2018.

 

[rando14]

Pfft whatever, give Cano his money, I don't give a fuck anymore lol

 

[slightconfuse]

rather this cano thing be over with. like a sword of damoces over the yankees

 

[cashman]

Rangers FB is fucking awesome right now lol.

My favorite comment:

Barbara Harvey
My Ranger team and favorite players all gone. Daniels from up north traded guys born in Texas or from around the area and basically now has an all black team. Guess I Will be following several teams where my favorites went and Will probably playing great!