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Post by redseat on Nov 13, 2014 7:36:04 GMT -5
The Tigers have re-signed designated hitter Victor Martinez, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.
The deal has been agreed to, and is pending a physical. Martinez will make $68 million over four years. The 35-year-old was said to have drawn plenty of interest from other teams over the past couple weeks, but ultimately decided to remain in Detroit. Martinez is coming off a season in which he hit .335/.409/.565, with 32 home runs, over 561 at-bats.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Nov 13, 2014 8:33:52 GMT -5
good luck with that
New York Yankees free-agent closer David Robertson turned down the chance to have the highest closer salary for one season in baseball history. Now he has his eyes on the largest contract ever given to a reliever.
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Post by pr0t0cl0wn on Nov 13, 2014 8:36:08 GMT -5
good luck with that New York Yankees free-agent closer David Robertson turned down the chance to have the highest closer salary for one season in baseball history. Now he has his eyes on the largest contract ever given to a reliever. Only takes one team. I had a feeling all season long that this was going to be what happens. And any player that is 30 years old or older, they probably should decline the qualifying offer because at that stage of your career, you want the multi-year security and not a one year payday. |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:11:20 GMT -5
The latest info on the latest Cuban -
Source: Yasmani Tomas scheduled to fly to US tomorrow to meet with agent. Deal appears imminent, possibly by the weekend.
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:11:43 GMT -5
Nice little pickup of Cervelli by the Pirates considering they are losing Russ Martin
BigD, what ya know about the arm the Yankees got back?
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:12:20 GMT -5
The latest info on the latest Cuban - Source: Yasmani Tomas scheduled to fly to US tomorrow to meet with agent. Deal appears imminent, possibly by the weekend. Phillies the frontrunners still? |
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Nov 13, 2014 16:14:27 GMT -5
The latest info on the latest Cuban - Source: Yasmani Tomas scheduled to fly to US tomorrow to meet with agent. Deal appears imminent, possibly by the weekend. Phillies the frontrunners still? royals are meeting wth him too he wants to win, so the royals may be his best bet cant do much better than the 2nd best team in the majors |
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:15:52 GMT -5
Phillies the frontrunners still? royals are meeting wth him too he wants to win, so the royals may be his best bet cant do much better than the 2nd best team in the majors Would be a great pickup...But the Royals meeting that pricetag is a Ill believe it when I see it Don't know why more teams (my Yankees for one) aren't all over these guys, when they are succeeding in the majors at about 100% clip right now |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:16:33 GMT -5
Will your team hurry up and sign Panda so the Sox can't? Lol, I'm completely insure whether I want him back or not (only because of scary contract demands). Giants television play-by-play broadcaster Duane Kuiper is concerned. Kuiper joined KNBR 680-AM on Thursday morning and weighed in on the Sandoval rumors. "I'm always worried," Kuiper said. "I dont like to see our guys visit other towns. It's kind of like your girlfriend saying 'I need a break for like a month.' "That's how I feel about Pablo. I don't like him visiting other towns. It's like he's cheating on us." |
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Post by lemiwinks on Nov 13, 2014 16:21:08 GMT -5
Nice little pickup of Cervelli by the Pirates considering they are losing Russ Martin BigD, what ya know about the arm the Yankees got back? Cubs talking to Martin |
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:22:26 GMT -5
Nice little pickup of Cervelli by the Pirates considering they are losing Russ Martin BigD, what ya know about the arm the Yankees got back? Cubs talking to Martin Cubs and Dodgers make a ton of sense I think the Cubs are the ones that lay out the big bucks for David Robertson also I also think they acquire Cole Hamels in a trade, while still being in on one of the big 3 FA pitchers |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:22:54 GMT -5
Nice little pickup of Cervelli by the Pirates considering they are losing Russ Martin BigD, what ya know about the arm the Yankees got back? He is your basic designated left handed lefty killer bullpen arm. And, at 27, he is not likely to get any better or different going forward. As far as specifics, he is prone to the walk, hence his elevated ERA. |
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Post by lemiwinks on Nov 13, 2014 16:23:29 GMT -5
Phillies the frontrunners still? royals are meeting wth him too he wants to win, so the royals may be his best bet cant do much better than the 2nd best team in the majors i wouldnt go overboard on this guy...... he is closer to Dayan Viciedo than Abreu..... they are saying he might need a season in the minors.......Lots of question marks about him.....4A slugger has been mentioned more than once. |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:23:47 GMT -5
The latest info on the latest Cuban - Source: Yasmani Tomas scheduled to fly to US tomorrow to meet with agent. Deal appears imminent, possibly by the weekend. Phillies the frontrunners still? Yep. I have also heard the Padres attached, but, I can't imagine they would win a bidding war, against, well, anybody. |
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:24:19 GMT -5
Nice little pickup of Cervelli by the Pirates considering they are losing Russ Martin BigD, what ya know about the arm the Yankees got back? He is your basic designated left handed lefty killer bullpen arm. And, at 27, he is not likely to get any better or different going forward. As far as specifics, he is prone to the walk, hence his elevated ERA. Hmmm, another Lefty Specialist.....Too easy to come by to make that move IMO...But im a bigger Cervelli fan than most |
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:25:15 GMT -5
royals are meeting wth him too he wants to win, so the royals may be his best bet cant do much better than the 2nd best team in the majors i wouldnt go overboard on this guy...... he is closer to Dayan Viciedo than Abreu..... they are saying he might need a season in the minors.......Lots of question marks about him.....4A slugger has been mentioned more than once. Ahhh, Viciedo.....Theres a Cuban that hasn't hit it big yet Was trying to think of one |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:28:23 GMT -5
Cubs and Dodgers make a ton of sense I think the Cubs are the ones that lay out the big bucks for David Robertson also I also think they acquire Cole Hamels in a trade, while still being in on one of the big 3 FA pitchers I would love Martin back in L.A. However, if I were Martin, I would make sure they paid me extra for getting rid of me in the first place. But, that's just how I roll.... |
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:28:46 GMT -5
orioles closing in on a 4 year megabucks deal for Markakis
Not a huge fan of that
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:29:54 GMT -5
Cubs and Dodgers make a ton of sense I think the Cubs are the ones that lay out the big bucks for David Robertson also I also think they acquire Cole Hamels in a trade, while still being in on one of the big 3 FA pitchers I would love Martin back in L.A. However, if I were Martin, I would make sure they paid me extra for getting rid of me in the first place. But, that's just how I roll.... Seems its one of the few pretty gaping holes the Dodgers have, and plenty of cash to throw around |
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Post by Super Paul Mullin on Nov 13, 2014 16:30:50 GMT -5
I think John Tomase is Rock. Boston Herald Sports @bosheraldsports #ICYMI: #RedSox and @jlester31 are a possibility again. @jtomase tells us how they got back to that point. tinyurl.com/ln5mtmw |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:32:44 GMT -5
orioles closing in on a 4 year megabucks deal for Markakis Not a huge fan of that I can't help think that he would not be getting this deal if he were not Greek, like the owner Peter Angleos. He has man crushed on him since day 1. |
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:34:45 GMT -5
orioles closing in on a 4 year megabucks deal for Markakis Not a huge fan of that I can't help think that he would not be getting this deal if he were not Greek, like the owner Peter Angleos. He has man crushed on him since day 1. Pretty "Solid" player and not much more for me 31 years old, no spring chicken by baseball standards either |
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Post by lemiwinks on Nov 13, 2014 16:35:46 GMT -5
i posted some scouting reports on Tomas a couple of days ago........
I would be VERY careful throwing more than 25 mil at him......
Here is a list of Cuban signings in the last 6 years..........they seem to not miss on the studs......the top 5 are so far so good.......the rest of the list......not so much
and consensus is that Tomas is a 'rest of the list' guy
1B Jose Abreu/CHW, 6yrs/$68M
OF Yasiel Puig/LA, 7yrs/$42M
OF Yoenis Cespedes/OAK, 4yrs/$36M
LHP Aroldis Chapman/CIN, 6yrs/$30M
OF Jorge Soler/CHC, 9yrs/$30M
2B Alexander Guerrero/LA, 4yrs/$28M
SS Erisbel Arruebarruena/LA, 5yrs/$25M
OF Leonys Martin/TEX, 5yrs/$15M
RHP Miguel Gonzalez/PHI, 3yrs/$12M
SS Adeiny Hechevarria/TOR, 4yrs/$10M
OF Dayan Viciedo/CHW, 4yrs/$10M
SS Jose Iglesias/BOS, 4yrs/$8M
2B Aledmys Diaz/STL, 4yrs/$8M
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:37:03 GMT -5
I can't help think that he would not be getting this deal if he were not Greek, like the owner Peter Angleos. He has man crushed on him since day 1. Pretty "Solid" player and not much more for me 31 years old, no spring chicken by baseball standards either He's a step above Andre Ethier, and a step or 5 below say Adam Jones. |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:38:22 GMT -5
i posted some scouting reports on Tomas a couple of days ago........ I would be VERY careful throwing more than 25 mil at him...... Here is a list of Cuban signings in the last 6 years..........they seem to not miss on the studs......the top 5 are so far so good.......the rest of the list......not so much and consensus is that Tomas is a 'rest of the list' guy 1B Jose Abreu/CHW, 6yrs/$68M OF Yasiel Puig/LA, 7yrs/$42M OF Yoenis Cespedes/OAK, 4yrs/$36M LHP Aroldis Chapman/CIN, 6yrs/$30M OF Jorge Soler/CHC, 9yrs/$30M 2B Alexander Guerrero/LA, 4yrs/$28M SS Erisbel Arruebarruena/LA, 5yrs/$25M OF Leonys Martin/TEX, 5yrs/$15M RHP Miguel Gonzalez/PHI, 3yrs/$12M SS Adeiny Hechevarria/TOR, 4yrs/$10M OF Dayan Viciedo/CHW, 4yrs/$10M SS Jose Iglesias/BOS, 4yrs/$8M 2B Aledmys Diaz/STL, 4yrs/$8M 2 steals in the "bang for the buck" dept. |
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Post by NEW YORK on Nov 13, 2014 16:38:24 GMT -5
i posted some scouting reports on Tomas a couple of days ago........ I would be VERY careful throwing more than 25 mil at him...... Here is a list of Cuban signings in the last 6 years..........they seem to not miss on the studs......the top 5 are so far so good.......the rest of the list......not so much and consensus is that Tomas is a 'rest of the list' guy 1B Jose Abreu/CHW, 6yrs/$68M OF Yasiel Puig/LA, 7yrs/$42M OF Yoenis Cespedes/OAK, 4yrs/$36M LHP Aroldis Chapman/CIN, 6yrs/$30M OF Jorge Soler/CHC, 9yrs/$30M 2B Alexander Guerrero/LA, 4yrs/$28M SS Erisbel Arruebarruena/LA, 5yrs/$25M OF Leonys Martin/TEX, 5yrs/$15M RHP Miguel Gonzalez/PHI, 3yrs/$12M SS Adeiny Hechevarria/TOR, 4yrs/$10M OF Dayan Viciedo/CHW, 4yrs/$10M SS Jose Iglesias/BOS, 4yrs/$8M 2B Aledmys Diaz/STL, 4yrs/$8M Interesting list...............Jorge Soler has the potential to be the most club friendly deal we have seen in a long time...They locked up Rizzo to a similar club friendly deal |
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Post by lemiwinks on Nov 13, 2014 16:42:15 GMT -5
i posted some scouting reports on Tomas a couple of days ago........ I would be VERY careful throwing more than 25 mil at him...... Here is a list of Cuban signings in the last 6 years..........they seem to not miss on the studs......the top 5 are so far so good.......the rest of the list......not so much and consensus is that Tomas is a 'rest of the list' guy 1B Jose Abreu/CHW, 6yrs/$68M OF Yasiel Puig/LA, 7yrs/$42M OF Yoenis Cespedes/OAK, 4yrs/$36M LHP Aroldis Chapman/CIN, 6yrs/$30M OF Jorge Soler/CHC, 9yrs/$30M 2B Alexander Guerrero/LA, 4yrs/$28M SS Erisbel Arruebarruena/LA, 5yrs/$25M OF Leonys Martin/TEX, 5yrs/$15M RHP Miguel Gonzalez/PHI, 3yrs/$12M SS Adeiny Hechevarria/TOR, 4yrs/$10M OF Dayan Viciedo/CHW, 4yrs/$10M SS Jose Iglesias/BOS, 4yrs/$8M 2B Aledmys Diaz/STL, 4yrs/$8M 2 steals in the "bang for the buck" dept. You can add Soler to that list in about 10 months...... |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:42:55 GMT -5
i posted some scouting reports on Tomas a couple of days ago........ I would be VERY careful throwing more than 25 mil at him...... Here is a list of Cuban signings in the last 6 years..........they seem to not miss on the studs......the top 5 are so far so good.......the rest of the list......not so much and consensus is that Tomas is a 'rest of the list' guy 1B Jose Abreu/CHW, 6yrs/$68M OF Yasiel Puig/LA, 7yrs/$42M OF Yoenis Cespedes/OAK, 4yrs/$36M LHP Aroldis Chapman/CIN, 6yrs/$30M OF Jorge Soler/CHC, 9yrs/$30M 2B Alexander Guerrero/LA, 4yrs/$28M SS Erisbel Arruebarruena/LA, 5yrs/$25M OF Leonys Martin/TEX, 5yrs/$15M RHP Miguel Gonzalez/PHI, 3yrs/$12M SS Adeiny Hechevarria/TOR, 4yrs/$10M OF Dayan Viciedo/CHW, 4yrs/$10M SS Jose Iglesias/BOS, 4yrs/$8M 2B Aledmys Diaz/STL, 4yrs/$8M Interesting list...............Jorge Soler has the potential to be the most club friendly deal we have seen in a long time...They locked up Rizzo to a similar club friendly deal And Rizzo sure looks legit. And, stupid me was not sold on him coming into last year. DOH!! |
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Post by lemiwinks on Nov 13, 2014 16:43:42 GMT -5
i posted some scouting reports on Tomas a couple of days ago........ I would be VERY careful throwing more than 25 mil at him...... Here is a list of Cuban signings in the last 6 years..........they seem to not miss on the studs......the top 5 are so far so good.......the rest of the list......not so much and consensus is that Tomas is a 'rest of the list' guy 1B Jose Abreu/CHW, 6yrs/$68M OF Yasiel Puig/LA, 7yrs/$42M OF Yoenis Cespedes/OAK, 4yrs/$36M LHP Aroldis Chapman/CIN, 6yrs/$30M OF Jorge Soler/CHC, 9yrs/$30M 2B Alexander Guerrero/LA, 4yrs/$28M SS Erisbel Arruebarruena/LA, 5yrs/$25M OF Leonys Martin/TEX, 5yrs/$15M RHP Miguel Gonzalez/PHI, 3yrs/$12M SS Adeiny Hechevarria/TOR, 4yrs/$10M OF Dayan Viciedo/CHW, 4yrs/$10M SS Jose Iglesias/BOS, 4yrs/$8M 2B Aledmys Diaz/STL, 4yrs/$8M Interesting list...............Jorge Soler has the potential to be the most club friendly deal we have seen in a long time...They locked up Rizzo to a similar club friendly deal Chris Sale has a ridiculously club friendly deal....... |
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Post by bigddude on Nov 13, 2014 16:43:46 GMT -5
2 steals in the "bang for the buck" dept. You can add Soler to that list in about 10 months...... I was almost going to add him now...... But, let's see how the league adjusts to him before we make any decisions. |
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