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Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Frayed Knot Nov 02 2018 04:35 PM

- Clayton Kershaw, who had an opt-out window in his mega-deal signed back in 2014, has agreed to a new three-year deal with the club. The deadline for opting in/out was originally Thursday but the two sides at first agreed to extend it by a day and today reached a new agreement which gives Kershaw an extra season on top of the two years it still had to run. The $93 million dollar price tag is actually a small decrease in the rate he was scheduled to receive but, again, the extra year which will take him through his age 33 season. - the Cubs picked up the club option they inherited on Cole Hamels for next year. No brainer, especially in light of how several of their other high-priced pitching pickups in 2018 [Yu Darvish, Brandon Morrow, Tyler Chatwood] crashed and burned.

smg58 Nov 02 2018 07:15 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Kershaw is already worth less than that. The Yankees bought out Brett Gardner's option but then brought him back for $7.5M. I'm guessing they wouldn't have bothered if Ellsbury were returning.

Frayed Knot Nov 03 2018 03:30 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

smg58 wrote: Kershaw is already worth less than that. True. I suspect the days of Kershaw being KERSHAW!!! are over, at least on a consistent 25-30 starts/year basis. On the other hand he's still likely to be pretty darn good more often than not, so if you're the Dodgers and are presented with the choices of: A) No Kershaw at all (he opts out) or B) Kershaw at a super-expensive rate for two seasons thru age 32 (status quo) or C) Kershaw at a slightly reduced super-expensive rate for three seasons thru age 33 and you've got no power to force him into either options A or B, then C isn't a bad fall-back position.

Frayed Knot Nov 09 2018 07:37 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Joe Mauer retires 15 seasons, all with his home town Twinkies, the first 10 behind the plate. 2,123 hits, 143 HR, 428 doubles. .306 BA; .388 OBA; 827 OPS Three batting titles (all as a catcher); two OBA plus one Slugging, one OPS/OPS+ One MVP (2009) plus three other top-10s Five ASG, five Silver Slugger awards

Edgy MD Nov 09 2018 09:07 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Sheesh, he seemed like he was one decent year from HoF Status. He may still get in but he might have to wait until he's 70.

smg58 Nov 10 2018 05:16 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Mauer is exhibit A for why moving catchers to first base is a quick and efficient way to render them irrelevant.

Frayed Knot Nov 10 2018 01:08 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Well, yeah, but he also stopped hitting the way he had been at virtually the exact same time as the position change, so it was a kind of double whammy. As Edgy says, he was on a HoF track. But whether it was age, the wear and tear of catching, or the concussions which necessitated the move to 1st base, something changed rather quickly and turned the final 1/3 of his career into something fairly ordinary. First 10 seasons: .323/.405/.468 -- 873 OPS / 135 OPS+, almost all as a catcher Final 5 seasons: .273/.359/.388 -- 746 OPS / 105 OPS+, almost all as a 1B/DH On the other hand, even with those final five seasons thrown in, the full result was still pretty darn good, as was his defensive rep as a backstop. He wasn't Bench, but few are and he was close in several categories. PLAYER Gms Plyd Gms Caught PA -Hits- -2B- -HR- -RBI- -BA- -OBA- -OPS- OPS+ MAUER 1,858 921 * 7,960 2,123 428 143 923 .306 .388 827 124 BENCH 2,158 1,742 ** 8,674 2,048 381 389 1,376 .267 .342 817 126 * 603 games at 1st base, 310 as DH, 2 in OF ** 195 at 3B, 145 @ 1B, 111 in OF btw, Joe Mauer's older brothers Jake & Bill both played in the Twins system -- one never made it out of A-ball, the other briefly reached AA Both have been out of the game since 2005

MFS62 Nov 10 2018 03:59 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

A transaction - sorta' (since I didn't see a bon voyage thread) https://sports.yahoo.com/dodgers-releas ... 24335.html Ptui. Good riddance. Later

smg58 Nov 19 2018 02:10 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

The Nationals get proactive and nab Kurt Suzuki for two years and $10M. He was not the first catcher I expected to get signed. He's a good value at that price, but does that mean the Nats lack the funds for a more ambitious signing, or are they anticipating having their budget tied up elsewhere? On edit: I can see the logic here. It's obvious who the Nats most want, and given a choice of (a) getting a catcher who might tighten their budget and make it hard to compete with other bidders for Harper's services, (b) waiting for the Harper situation to resolve and hoping there's a decent catcher left (Boras has a way of taking his time), or (c) quickly grabbing a decent catcher on the cheap, they went for option c.

Frayed Knot Nov 19 2018 04:55 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

And of course the Nats have had Suzuki in the past so they pretty much know what they're in for. Suzuki's been a decent half-time catcher: better than a typical backup but not quite what you'd want in a starter. Yeah, he had a couple of 500+ AB seasons in his career but that was back when he was in his mid-20's and he just turned 35 a few weeks ago.

Frayed Knot Nov 19 2018 04:58 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Yanx deal w/Seattle for LHP James Paxton giving up touted LHP prospect Justus Sheffield plus two others. Paxton, 30 earlier this month, can be a free agent after two more seasons.

Mex17 Nov 19 2018 05:03 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

You missed this one. The Rays continue to be interesting. http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018 ... s-to-rays/

Centerfield Nov 19 2018 05:56 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Frayed Knot wrote: Yanx deal w/Seattle for LHP James Paxton giving up touted LHP prospect Justus Sheffield plus two others. Paxton, 30 earlier this month, can be a free agent after two more seasons. Paxton has pretty good peripherals according to the articles circulating now. The general consensus seems to be that Seattle didn’t get enough back.

smg58 Nov 19 2018 06:27 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Sheffield is #31 on the MLB.com list of prospects. Paxton just gave up 23 home runs over 160 IP -- a career high -- and is going to hope for better luck in the glorified little league field in the Bronx. The backfire potential is enormous.

Centerfield Nov 19 2018 06:41 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Let’s hope so. Looks like Paxton has trouble staying healthy too. Maybe he will suck and then his arm will fall off.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 19 2018 06:50 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Maybe he'll get caught slathering pine tar on his neck like the last alleged stud pitcher they acquired from Seattle

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 19 2018 07:02 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

This probably gives us an idea of Thor's starting price in trade. Our guy is younger, with one more year of control and a higher ceiling; theirs is a lefty, with more of a track record, and 52 starts over the last two years (compared to 32).

Frayed Knot Nov 19 2018 07:04 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Maybe he'll get caught slathering pine tar on his neck like the last alleged stud pitcher they acquired from Seattle He's a Canadian so it'll probably be Maple sap instead.

Ashie62 Nov 19 2018 07:10 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Yankees pick up Mariners James Paxton for three prospects. Best being 22 year old pitcher Justus Sheffield This would be Sheffield's 3rd organization already. Seattle got screwed

Frayed Knot Nov 19 2018 07:17 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Anthony Rizzo was a guy in his 3rd org by age 22 and other top players reach the ML after already being dealt once or more. Plus Sheffield wasn't exactly dumped, he's been a main cog in deals for two All-Star pitchers: Andrew Miller and now James Paxton. So while we'll have to wait and see how his career goes, Seattle isn't getting screwed just on that basis alone.

MFS62 Nov 20 2018 07:46 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Here's a move reported by the Onion: https://sports.theonion.com/yankees-avo ... 1830544223 Funny, but I can believe it. If you can afford a season ticket to that bandbox, I have no doubt you can afford the round trip fare to each game. And getting rid of that piece of crap would do wonders toward the urban renewal of the Bronx. Plus, I can believe that somewhere at the bottom of this, the Wilpons will be making money from the real estate transactions. Later

Mex17 Nov 21 2018 04:17 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 21 2018 05:05 AM

C.J. Cron, him of 30 HR, 74 RBI, an .816 OPS, and 2.00 WAR (along with 145 Ks), DFAed by Tampa Bay. There is a method to their madness, and I know it works, but sometimes it really makes me scratch my head.

smg58 Nov 21 2018 04:40 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

First basemen who can't do much better than an .800 OPS, especially if their defense is suspect, are a dime a dozen right now. The Rays think they can sign Cron (or an equivalent player) for less than Cron would get from an arbiter, and they're probably right. The Marlins cut Derek Dietrich, a useful lefty utility player.

Mex17 Nov 21 2018 05:13 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

What are the odds that the Yanks pick up Cron in order to platoon with Voit? I don't have much confidence of Bird staying healthy.

smg58 Nov 21 2018 10:17 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Cron, or Matt Adams, or Lucas Duda, or Logan Morrison, or Justin Bour, or probably a half-dozen other similar players that I can't think of off the top of my head -- it's a very safe bet that one of them will wind up in pinstripes.

smg58 Nov 21 2018 06:05 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: This probably gives us an idea of Thor's starting price in trade. Our guy is younger, with one more year of control and a higher ceiling; theirs is a lefty, with more of a track record, and 52 starts over the last two years (compared to 32). I would disagree on more of a track record -- Paxton's best season was a 2.98 ERA (140 ERA+) over 136 IP, and Syndergaard's was a 2.60 ERA (155 ERA+) over 183 IP. But yeah, you'd need to start with at least the equivalent of this to get a return phone call from me. I like the dealing that Seattle has done; they've gotten younger and cheaper, and it's quite possible they got the best player in 2019 in both deals.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 26 2018 12:36 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Braves close to 1year deal with Donaldson. That's....not good. They also reacquired Brain McCann on a 2-year deal

smg58 Nov 27 2018 05:02 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

The Rangers re-sign Jesse Chavez for 2 years and 8 million. A 35-year-old for whom the lightbulb finally clicked last year, Chavez had a 2.55 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP in a whopping 95 relief innings for the Rangers and Cubs. It's a huge bargain if he can repeat that -- even if the Rangers don't contend, they could get a very nice haul for him in July.

Frayed Knot Dec 05 2018 03:59 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Paul Goldschmidt to the Cardinals StL sends RHP Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, minor lg infielder Andy Young, and a Compensation Round 'B' selection (whatever the hell that is!) to the desert in exchange for the final season of Goldschmidt's contract.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 05 2018 04:12 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

A) You can trade draft picks? B) Yes, it's a dumb, knee-jerk thing, but... Wheeler, Kelenic, Plawecki and a midlevel minor-league pitcher or two wouldn't have gotten this done?

Frayed Knot Dec 05 2018 05:07 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

-- A) You can trade draft picks? The 'extra' ones (ones that are awarded through various processes I don't pretend to understand), yes. But still not the ordinal ones based on your previous year's finish, no. -- B) Yes, it's a dumb, knee-jerk thing, but... Wheeler, Kelenic, Plawecki and a midlevel minor-league pitcher or two wouldn't have gotten this done? Maybe, but do keep in mind that the Cards are getting one year of one player, as opposed to the recent Mets deal where they get five and four years from two different guys in exchange for Kelenic et al

smg58 Dec 06 2018 06:41 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Weaver and Kelly were at least as highly regarded as Kellenic and Dunn are now, but they hiccuped at the big-league level. Weaver is sort of in a similar place as Rosario -- the talent is there but the results aren't yet. If the light clicks on for one of them, it will more than justify losing one year of Goldschmidt when they are rebuilding. As for the Cardinals -- they have a glut of starting pitchers, another catching prospect who is as well regarded, and Molina still isn't going anywhere just yet. They dealt from surplus to get a year of arguably the best first baseman in the league. For now it makes them the team to beat in their division, but the Brewers and Cubs have more than enough time to respond.

sharpie Dec 06 2018 09:10 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Eovaldi returns to Red Sox. Terms not yet disclosed.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 06 2018 09:24 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

The dream is over!

MFS62 Dec 06 2018 09:47 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

smg58 wrote: and Molina still isn't going anywhere just yet. They should ask us. Any of us could tell Molina where he could go. Later

Centerfield Dec 06 2018 12:15 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

smg58 wrote: Weaver and Kelly were at least as highly regarded as Kellenic and Dunn are now, but they hiccuped at the big-league level. Weaver is sort of in a similar place as Rosario -- the talent is there but the results aren't yet. If the light clicks on for one of them, it will more than justify losing one year of Goldschmidt when they are rebuilding. As for the Cardinals -- they have a glut of starting pitchers, another catching prospect who is as well regarded, and Molina still isn't going anywhere just yet. They dealt from surplus to get a year of arguably the best first baseman in the league. For now it makes them the team to beat in their division, but the Brewers and Cubs have more than enough time to respond. I would have much rather traded Dunn and Kelenic for Goldschmit. Or Nolan Arenado. Or Kris Bryant.

Frayed Knot Dec 06 2018 05:46 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

So Eovaldi, 29 in February and with 7 ML seasons to his name [148 starts, 4.16 ERA, 1.35 WHIP] signs w/Boston for 4 years at $17 per while Patrick Corbin, 30 next July and 6 seasons under his belt [154 GS, 3.91 ERA, 1.285 WHIP] gets 6 x $23.3 Seems like a bigger than explainable disparity. The Nats top three pitchers at this point: Scherzer @ $30 mil/per (AAV), Strasburg @ $25, and now Corbin @ $23.3 That's a lotta eggs in a basket.

Mex17 Dec 06 2018 07:17 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

It's strange to see starting pitcher AAVs going up and up while complete games become more a thing of the past and "bullpening" becomes more of a thing.

smg58 Dec 07 2018 08:12 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Part of it is that AAVs are going up in general. But anybody who can be a third starter or better in a good rotation will keep their value. We'll see if the back-end starters get the kind of contracts they are looking for, though. It will also be interesting to see how the market for relievers is affected.

Frayed Knot Dec 10 2018 06:15 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Speedster Billy Hamilton signs with the Royals ... which seems about right to me.

41Forever Dec 11 2018 01:20 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Phillies spending wildly -- sign Andrew McCutchen for three years, $50 million [url]https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2796872-report-andrew-mccutchen-phillies-agree-to-3-year-50m-contract

Centerfield Dec 11 2018 01:24 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

41Forever wrote: Phillies spending wildly -- sign Andrew McCutchen for three years, $50 million [url]https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2796872-report-andrew-mccutchen-phillies-agree-to-3-year-50m-contract Ben Grimm predicted that McCutchen would end up a Met. A pretty good guess in my opinion. How many outfielders do the Phils need? I wonder how this affects their Bryce Harper chase.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 11 2018 01:41 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Harper's signing with us, you know

41Forever Dec 11 2018 01:47 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Harper's signing with us, you know Who would the realistic suitors be? Dodgers? Explains whey they would be trying to move Puig. Angels have too many big contracts plus Trout. None of the tear down teams. MFYs have said they don't have room for him, right? Nor does Boston. Cubs? Cardinals? Texas?

Benjamin Grimm Dec 11 2018 01:48 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

I read that the White Sox are hot and horny for Bryce Harper.

smg58 Dec 11 2018 01:59 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Centerfield wrote: 41Forever wrote: Phillies spending wildly -- sign Andrew McCutchen for three years, $50 million [url]https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2796872-report-andrew-mccutchen-phillies-agree-to-3-year-50m-contract Ben Grimm predicted that McCutchen would end up a Met. A pretty good guess in my opinion. How many outfielders do the Phils need? I wonder how this affects their Bryce Harper chase. Hoskins is moving back to first base next year, so it's not overly crowded. I like seeing past-their-prime players get overpaid by division rivals. (Hell, I'd be doing a jig if the Phillies outbid us for Cano.)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 11 2018 02:09 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Giants are also getting all good and gay for harper, he'd be an icon there

Benjamin Grimm Dec 11 2018 02:12 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

McCutchen might have been a good pickup for the Mets if they could have gotten him for one year, $12 million. That wouldn't be realistic in early December, but it could have been possible if he was still unsigned at the end of January.

Frayed Knot Dec 11 2018 02:21 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 12 2018 06:30 PM

Phils OF was awful last year - offensively, defensively, Bruce Lee, and even Stan Lee McCutcheon will help even if he's not the McCutcheon of old. Nine seasons w/Pitt and now the Phils are his third team in the last 11 months. Not really a CF anymore but he's got to be better than Odubel Herrera out there so maybe that's where they'll stick him.

Frayed Knot Dec 12 2018 06:21 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Nationals deal RHP Tanner Roark to the Reds in exchange for RHP Tanner Rainey. I mean, a Tanner traded for a Tanner ... what are the odds!?!?!?! Rainey, 25 y/o former 2nd round draft pick out of West Alabama University (Roll Damn Tide on that half of the beach!) has been mostly a reliever since the lower minors and appeared in 8 games w/Cincy late in 2018 Sounds like the Nats needed someone to go in order to pay the Corbin money and Roark will likely net close to $10 mil this year.

Frayed Knot Dec 13 2018 02:46 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Carlos Santana, signed to a major bucks deal early in last year's off-season (and therefore expensively according to most observers and as compared to subsequent deals) by Philly and then sent last week to the Mariners in the Jean Segura trade, is now on his way to Cleveland as part of a three-team swap. M's to Cleveland = Santana Inuns to M's = Edwin Encarnacion Injuns to Rays = Yandy Diaz (27 y/o Cuban infielder) Rays to Cleveland = Jake Bauers (23 y/o 1B/LF) Not sure I could parse that deal even if I was of a mind to try and do so.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 13 2018 02:51 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Is that really a three-team trade? It looks more like the Mariners made two separate trades today, one with Cleveland and one with Tampa.

Frayed Knot Dec 13 2018 03:02 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

There's also cash involved including some going from Tampa to Seattle so I guess that completes the third leg of the triangle and makes it officially a tri-swap. (I've just coined a new word) Also it appears another minor leaguer is heading to Cleveland from the Rays.

smg58 Dec 13 2018 03:15 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Here I thought Santana was undealable, and he's been dealt twice. And the offseason is still young.

Frayed Knot Dec 14 2018 01:25 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Ian Kinsler - Padres, two years The infielder -- 37 in June -- split 2018 between the Angels and the Red Sox. He's had several 800+ OPS seasons during his now 13 year career but was sub-700 last season and (like most players I've found in my research) he isn't getting any younger.

smg58 Dec 15 2018 06:57 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

The Nats return Matt Adams to the fold for a year and $3M, plus a team option. The Angels bring in Justin Bour for a year and $2.5M. It is not a good market for serviceable platoon first baseman.

smg58 Dec 18 2018 12:38 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Adams has a mutual option for 2020 that comes with a $1M buyout. The Rangers sign Lance Lynn for 3 and 30. Ironically, I would have been more willing to give him this kind of deal last year than I am now. We'll see if I'm wrong twice.

Frayed Knot Dec 18 2018 06:47 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Matt Harvey to the Angels. Team has not confirmed but reports say a one year $11 mil deal w/incentives for more.

Centerfield Dec 18 2018 06:53 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

That seems crazy high for Harvey.

Frayed Knot Dec 18 2018 07:00 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Certainly the floor of the deal -- which the early reports are saying that the $11 is the minimum guarantee. -- seems higher than I expected. (Not that I've been spending my off-season wondering what Matt Harvey was going to make this year)

Ashie62 Dec 18 2018 07:24 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Matt Harvey gets last laugh

Benjamin Grimm Dec 18 2018 08:26 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Do they have supermodels in Southern California?

smg58 Dec 19 2018 06:34 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Centerfield wrote: That seems crazy high for Harvey. About double what I think he's worth. But it's a lottery ticket, and if it doesn't work out, they spend the money elsewhere next year.

Frayed Knot Dec 19 2018 01:57 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

And if it does work out it'll cost them more than the $11 million base price. Michael Brantley, the 10-year vet of the Cleveland OF who's hit while he's been healthy and is coming off a bounce-back year in 2018 after missing huge chunks of '16 & '17, signs a two-year deal w/the Astros.

Mex17 Dec 19 2018 04:04 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

How hard do you think he pushed Boras to get him to LA?

Edgy MD Dec 19 2018 07:48 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Ashie62 wrote: Matt Harvey gets last laugh Oh, no. I've got a LOT of laughs left. He may have a lot of $$, but he can't take that away from me.

bmfc1 Dec 20 2018 04:42 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Anibal Sanchez from the Braves to the Nationals (so we'll still see him 15 times a season). Daniel Murphy to the Rockies.

Edgy MD Dec 20 2018 08:06 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Well, sounds as if Ted Williams won't be the last guy who hit .400 for much longer.

Frayed Knot Dec 20 2018 08:23 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

It's being reported as a two year deal w/Murph and the Rox ... although nothing official yet. I'd have thought Muffy to be a sure bet for the AL going forward, but at that length the guy who'll turn 34 y/o on opening week isn't a bad bet for Denver where I guess he now replaces three-time 2B Gold Glove winner (and 4-1/2 years younger) DJ LeMahieu, a guy who ain't a bad hitter in his own right. And why haven't we heard more about DJ LeM as a top FA this winter?

G-Fafif Dec 20 2018 09:56 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Andrew Miller signing multiyear deal with the Cardinals.

Edgy MD Dec 20 2018 10:01 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Isn't he in jail as part of the Mueller probe?

smg58 Dec 21 2018 10:20 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Andrew Miller officially signs with the Cardinals. The move guarantees 2 and 25, with an option for a third year that vests with 110 appearances over the first two seasons (easy to reach "if" he stays healthy). The A's, Rangers, and Rays completed a three-player swap, the primary consequence of which is that Jurickson Profar will have to get used to wearing yellow and green.

A Boy Named Seo Dec 21 2018 10:23 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

I've long crushed on Profar. Fun trade of youngins! As for Miller, I wanted him to be a Met, but his age, miles, diminished velo, I'm ok we missed (or passed) on him.

Lefty Specialist Dec 21 2018 10:45 AM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

If healthy, Murph's gonna tear it up in Colorado. He'll have 50 doubles easy.

smg58 Dec 21 2018 12:33 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

I agree. The health is a big if for Murphy, but he's hit fine when he's played and Coors Field is still Coors Field. He's a better bet for first base than second at this point, though.

Frayed Knot Dec 27 2018 04:49 PM Re: Winter '18-'19 Transactions - non-NYM version

Nelson Cruz, one year plus 2020 option with Twins. Has more HRs than any other ML'er since 2014