2013 Hot Stove & Capella's Fabulous Cornhole Thread (1 Viewer)

[Eephus]

Surprised he got a major league deal. He has less than 500 PA in the past 4 years. And he plays the same position and bats from the same side as one of their top prospects in Bradley. Guess he is insurance to Bradley completely falling flat.

Must be nice to be able to toss almost a million dollars at someone like him

Not the usual way that Grady Sizemore and Insurance are used together.

 

[dparker713]

Surprised he got a major league deal. He has less than 500 PA in the past 4 years. And he plays the same position and bats from the same side as one of their top prospects in Bradley. Guess he is insurance to Bradley completely falling flat.

Must be nice to be able to toss almost a million dollars at someone like him

He can probably be cut before Opening Day and get nothing.

 

[Eephus]

Surprised he got a major league deal. He has less than 500 PA in the past 4 years. And he plays the same position and bats from the same side as one of their top prospects in Bradley. Guess he is insurance to Bradley completely falling flat.

Must be nice to be able to toss almost a million dollars at someone like him

He can probably be cut before Opening Day and get nothing.

That's usually the case with minor league deals. Sizemore got a major league contract and beeen added to the 40 man.

 

[Eephus]

Since we're talking about 2007, the Dodgers signed Chone Figgins to a minor league deal. He fills a need if he has anything left and either Guerrero or Uribe disappoint.

Terms were not announced but I'm guessing one year for around $16M.

 

[guru_007]

I forgot Grady Sizemore was still around. Got a good laugh on his baseball reference page when I read :Final Game: September 22, 2011 (Age 29)

He's just 31 Surprised he got a major league contract though considering he hasn't played in a number of years.

 

[Premier]

@TBTimes_Rays: #Rays will make "a significant baseball-related announcement" today. Sternberg, Silverman, Maddon will be there. Don't know any more yet.

I'll guess Price extension.

 

[Premier]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Garza about to become a Brewer. No terms yet.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Garza about to become a Brewer. No terms yet.

The Brewers are in discussions with Matt Garza on a deal believed to be for four years and $52MM, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).

Not a bad price...

 

[strykerpks]

Garza about to become a Brewer. No terms yet.

I saw 4/52

ETA now done, pending physical

 

[Bogart]

Garza about to become a Brewer. No terms yet.

The Brewers are in discussions with Matt Garza on a deal believed to be for four years and $52MM, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).

Not a bad price...

Not a bad price at all. He didn't have the best showing while in Texas, but I would have brought him back for that price. Especially with Holland going down.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Meanwhile, in Twinsland:

The Twins have agreed to transfer starter Andrew Albers to the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), reports MLBTR's Steve Adams (via Twitter). Albers has agreed to terms with his new club as well, making the deal complete.

MLBTR learned that a deal was in the works two days ago. The 28-year-old Albers, who is represented by Blake Corosky, was a great story last year for the Twins. After being dug out of the independent Canadian-American Association after 2010, Albers became Minnesota's minor league pitcher of the year for 2013. He also saw his first big league action, posting a 4.05 ERA in 60 innings. Though he struck out only 3.8 K/9, Albers allowed only 1.1 BB/9 and generated a 43.5% ground-ball rate.

The move across the Pacific represents a nice opportunity for Albers, who faced an uphill battle at a big league rotation spot after the Twins' offseason addition of three free agent starters. With a salary reportedly set to land in the "high six figures," Albers stands to earn significantly more than he would have if he ended up in the minors. He also gets a chance to test the open market next year, as he will become a free agent after his season with Hanwha.

 

[Eephus]

Meanwhile, in Twinsland:

The Twins have agreed to transfer starter Andrew Albers to the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), reports MLBTR's Steve Adams (via Twitter). Albers has agreed to terms with his new club as well, making the deal complete.

MLBTR learned that a deal was in the works two days ago. The 28-year-old Albers, who is represented by Blake Corosky, was a great story last year for the Twins. After being dug out of the independent Canadian-American Association after 2010, Albers became Minnesota's minor league pitcher of the year for 2013. He also saw his first big league action, posting a 4.05 ERA in 60 innings. Though he struck out only 3.8 K/9, Albers allowed only 1.1 BB/9 and generated a 43.5% ground-ball rate.

The move across the Pacific represents a nice opportunity for Albers, who faced an uphill battle at a big league rotation spot after the Twins' offseason addition of three free agent starters. With a salary reportedly set to land in the "high six figures," Albers stands to earn significantly more than he would have if he ended up in the minors. He also gets a chance to test the open market next year, as he will become a free agent after his season with Hanwha.

Felix Pie signed with Hanwha last month.

 

[Grahamburn]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

Is that the "announcement?"

 

[Bogart]

Meanwhile, in Twinsland:

The Twins have agreed to transfer starter Andrew Albers to the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), reports MLBTR's Steve Adams (via Twitter). Albers has agreed to terms with his new club as well, making the deal complete.

MLBTR learned that a deal was in the works two days ago. The 28-year-old Albers, who is represented by Blake Corosky, was a great story last year for the Twins. After being dug out of the independent Canadian-American Association after 2010, Albers became Minnesota's minor league pitcher of the year for 2013. He also saw his first big league action, posting a 4.05 ERA in 60 innings. Though he struck out only 3.8 K/9, Albers allowed only 1.1 BB/9 and generated a 43.5% ground-ball rate.

The move across the Pacific represents a nice opportunity for Albers, who faced an uphill battle at a big league rotation spot after the Twins' offseason addition of three free agent starters. With a salary reportedly set to land in the "high six figures," Albers stands to earn significantly more than he would have if he ended up in the minors. He also gets a chance to test the open market next year, as he will become a free agent after his season with Hanwha.

Felix Pie signed with Hanwha last month.

I held Pie on my minor league roster for years and years just knowing he was going to be the next breakout speedster. Never happened.

I pretty much decided I suck at Magic Baisbol after dropping him.

 

[Premier]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

Is that the "announcement?"

I'm just spitballing here but I don't think so. You don't release a statement like that, and have a press conference at a Tampa museum to announce Grant Balfour has signed.

 

[Grahamburn]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

Is that the "announcement?"

I'm just spitballing here but I don't think so. You don't release a statement like that, and have a press conference at a Tampa museum to announce Grant Balfour has signed.

I wouldn't think so either. I'll put my money on a Wil Myers extension.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Really like that Garza deal.

 

[Hilts]

Really surprised Milwaukee was able to sign him at such a relatively low price.

Do they trade Gallardo?

 

[RnR]

Haven't there been some questions about the health of Garza's arm/shoulder? I'm sure that's the reason for the discounted rate.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Really surprised Milwaukee was able to sign him at such a relatively low price.

Do they trade Gallardo?

I think they give the team a few months and then put everyone on the block if they aren't doing well. Gallardo and Lohse being chief among them.

 

[Eephus]

Really surprised Milwaukee was able to sign him at such a relatively low price.

Do they trade Gallardo?

I think they give the team a few months and then put everyone on the block if they aren't doing well. Gallardo and Lohse being chief among them.

The Brewers hold a 2015 option on Gallardo. They have a little time to build his trade value back up.

 

[Eephus]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

Is that the "announcement?"

I'm just spitballing here but I don't think so. You don't release a statement like that, and have a press conference at a Tampa museum to announce Grant Balfour has signed.

I wouldn't think so either. I'll put my money on a Wil Myers extension.

Joe Maddon is the new coach of the Cleveland Browns?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Really surprised Milwaukee was able to sign him at such a relatively low price.

Do they trade Gallardo?

I think they give the team a few months and then put everyone on the block if they aren't doing well. Gallardo and Lohse being chief among them.

The Brewers hold a 2015 option on Gallardo. They have a little time to build his trade value back up.

Of course, but there's value in trading a player that has years left vs forcing a team to try and re-sign.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

Is that the "announcement?"

I'm just spitballing here but I don't think so. You don't release a statement like that, and have a press conference at a Tampa museum to announce Grant Balfour has signed.

I wouldn't think so either. I'll put my money on a Wil Myers extension.

Joe Maddon is the new coach of the Cleveland Browns?

Tampa Museum isn't for small-fry announcements.

 

[Grahamburn]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

Is that the "announcement?"

I'm just spitballing here but I don't think so. You don't release a statement like that, and have a press conference at a Tampa museum to announce Grant Balfour has signed.

I wouldn't think so either. I'll put my money on a Wil Myers extension.

Joe Maddon is the new coach of the Cleveland Browns?

He could probably handle both.

 

[Annyong]

Meanwhile, in Twinsland:

The Twins have agreed to transfer starter Andrew Albers to the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), reports MLBTR's Steve Adams (via Twitter). Albers has agreed to terms with his new club as well, making the deal complete.

MLBTR learned that a deal was in the works two days ago. The 28-year-old Albers, who is represented by Blake Corosky, was a great story last year for the Twins. After being dug out of the independent Canadian-American Association after 2010, Albers became Minnesota's minor league pitcher of the year for 2013. He also saw his first big league action, posting a 4.05 ERA in 60 innings. Though he struck out only 3.8 K/9, Albers allowed only 1.1 BB/9 and generated a 43.5% ground-ball rate.

The move across the Pacific represents a nice opportunity for Albers, who faced an uphill battle at a big league rotation spot after the Twins' offseason addition of three free agent starters. With a salary reportedly set to land in the "high six figures," Albers stands to earn significantly more than he would have if he ended up in the minors. He also gets a chance to test the open market next year, as he will become a free agent after his season with Hanwha.

Felix Pie signed with Hanwha last month.

Whats Corey Patterson up to?

 

[RnR]

Meanwhile, in Twinsland:

The Twins have agreed to transfer starter Andrew Albers to the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), reports MLBTR's Steve Adams (via Twitter). Albers has agreed to terms with his new club as well, making the deal complete.

MLBTR learned that a deal was in the works two days ago. The 28-year-old Albers, who is represented by Blake Corosky, was a great story last year for the Twins. After being dug out of the independent Canadian-American Association after 2010, Albers became Minnesota's minor league pitcher of the year for 2013. He also saw his first big league action, posting a 4.05 ERA in 60 innings. Though he struck out only 3.8 K/9, Albers allowed only 1.1 BB/9 and generated a 43.5% ground-ball rate.

The move across the Pacific represents a nice opportunity for Albers, who faced an uphill battle at a big league rotation spot after the Twins' offseason addition of three free agent starters. With a salary reportedly set to land in the "high six figures," Albers stands to earn significantly more than he would have if he ended up in the minors. He also gets a chance to test the open market next year, as he will become a free agent after his season with Hanwha.

Felix Pie signed with Hanwha last month.

Whats Corey Patterson up to?

Was still plugging away in Triple-A last season.

 

[rodg12]

Rays signed Balfour to a two-year deal.

Is that the "announcement?"

I'm just spitballing here but I don't think so. You don't release a statement like that, and have a press conference at a Tampa museum to announce Grant Balfour has signed.

It's the Balfour signing.

Marc Topkin ‏@TBTimes_Rays 17m

For those still speculating, #Rays big announcement IS the Balfour signing. No Price or Myers extension, no stadium deal.

 

[Grahamburn]

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Can't believe the announcement that they avoided arbitration with Jake McGee didn't warrant a full-scale black-tie gala.

 

[Premier]

Can't believe the announcement that they avoided arbitration with Jake McGee didn't warrant a full-scale black-tie gala.

Gotta make up for those lack or ticket sales somehow.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

The Red Sox signed Grady Sizemore to a one-year major league deal worth $750K. With incentives, that can grow to $6M.

It's hard to see this working out but a team like Boston can afford the risk better than most.

Love this signing for Boston, probably won't work out but if becomes a 4th or 5th outfielder than it is a great move.

 

[Eephus]

Bump to top the FBPC thread

 

[RnR]

Bump to top the FBPC thread

Really nice of Joe to stop by and say hello. I'm sure there's no kick-back involved in that little pinned endorsement.

 

[Eephus]

Bump to top the FBPC thread

Really nice of Joe to stop by and say hello. I'm sure there's no kick-back involved in that little pinned endorsement.

I'll try to be more excellent than usual

 

[Don Quixote]

Bump to top the FBPC thread

 

[Plorfu]

Bump to push the spam down.

 

[Wrigley]

Bump to push the spam down.

 

[shadyridr]

How would you guys rank the 4 free agent pitchers (ignoring whatever contract they will be getting)?

Id say

Santana

garza

arroyo

jiminez

 

[Doctor Detroit]

How would you guys rank the 4 free agent pitchers (ignoring whatever contract they will be getting)?

Id say

Santana

garza

arroyo

jiminez

Santana allows way too many homers so if he lands in a very pitcher friendly park, he might be the best of the group. Otherwise I think a case can be made for any of them and Garza has a 4/$52m in hand.

Best stuff: Ubaldo and it's not close

Most likely not to implode: Arroyo

Most consistent: Garza

Most likely to not get hurt: Santana

Ubaldo is the biggest risk/reward, the other three are innings eaters are solid middle of the rotation guys. Arroyo a bit underrated IMO, guy pitched for a long time in a very hitter-friendly park and put up some solid numbers.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

bump

 

[Limp Ditka]

bump

 

[Frostillicus]

bump

 

[Brady Marino]

Bump Bailey

 

[Limp Ditka]

Bump Steve Finley

 

[Eephus]

The Giants bought LHP David Huff from the Yankees. He had been DFAed after the Tanaka signing.

Maybe AT&T will help his problems with the long ball.

 

[strykerpks]

The Garza deal with the Brewers is finally done. 4/50 that could be 5/67 with a vesting option and bonuses

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The Garza deal with the Brewers is finally done. 4/50 that could be 5/67 with a vesting option and bonuses

I like it for the Brewers.

 

[strykerpks]

The Garza deal with the Brewers is finally done. 4/50 that could be 5/67 with a vesting option and bonuses

I like it for the Brewers.

For what the Brewers can do, I like it. It's huge not having to give up the draft pick like they did with Lohse