2011-12 MLB Offseason Thread

[VerbalPuke]

Yeah, was going to say that the Illitch's have quite a bit of cash, and with his age he's really opened the pocket book because he badly wants a World Series title.

I love it by the way, I was hoping they'd pursue Fielder but most of the early reports were that Detroit wasn't interested. Hell, a week ago Dave Dombrowski said Fielder wasn't a good fit. It is cool to see Cecil's son sign here, Cecil was a fan favorite in his days here.

[Ananas]

Given Baltimore's timeline how would Prince have made sense with that investment? Even if those young pitchers magically figure things out they're still a couple years away, probably more than that. What's the point of paying Prince for productive years where you're not a contender and then likely dramatic decline years while you're hoping to be one? The Tigers can justify this move on the basis that they're probably going to run away with the Central now. The O's definitely could not have said the same. I thought the Rangers made the most sense and figured he'd go there, and I definitely think this is going to be a contract that the Tigers regret signing by 2016, but for now I get it.

[Juce734]

Yeah, was going to say that the Illitch's have quite a bit of cash, and with his age he's really opened the pocket book because he badly wants a World Series title.

I love it by the way, I was hoping they'd pursue Fielder but most of the early reports were that Detroit wasn't interested. Hell, a week ago Dave Dombrowski said Fielder wasn't a good fit. It is cool to see Cecil's son sign here, Cecil was a fan favorite in his days here.

Yeah Mike is the one who made this call I feel. I don't know if Dombrowski really wanted to sign this deal. Either way I am very happy about this. Our lineup is really solid. Happy Cabrera agreed to move to 3rd. So tired of Brandon Inge thinking he is this great baseball player.

Given Baltimore's timeline how would Prince have made sense with that investment? Even if those young pitchers magically figure things out they're still a couple years away, probably more than that. What's the point of paying Prince for productive years where you're not a contender and then likely dramatic decline years while you're hoping to be one? The Tigers can justify this move on the basis that they're probably going to run away with the Central now. The O's definitely could not have said the same. I thought the Rangers made the most sense and figured he'd go there, and I definitely think this is going to be a contract that the Tigers regret signing by 2016, but for now I get it.

Baltimore is the 4th best team in that division. Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox are all better. Baltimore has to build up their team with younger players and in about 4 years they may be able to justify a big splash in free agency.

[Damian WayLNKe]

Baltimore is the 4th best team in that division. Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox are all better. Baltimore has to build up their team with younger players and in about 4 years they may be able to justify a big splash in free agency.

You forgot about the Rays. >_<

[Blaze09]

I definitely think this is going to be a contract that the Tigers regret signing by 2016, but for now I get it.

I won't regret it unless it means Verlander, Migel, and/or Avila doesn't retire as Tigers.

[Your Mom]

Josh Hamilton relapsed on Monday Hoping this is just a small slip but surely a long term deal with the Rangers is done for now.

[gunnar hendershow]

If I recall he usually had Jerry Narron out with him and such but he left for a new job and I don't know if he has that support. I think Josh will pull through, he had a relapse about 3 years ago too. He's drug tested 3 times a week. If he passes his drug tests and isn't drunk all the time I think he'll still be a Ranger for life.

[Damian WayLNKe]

Guthrie traded to the Rockies for Hammel and Lindstrom. Not sure how to feel about this.

[gunnar hendershow]

At least they're trying something

[Maxx]

The Yankees are talking to the Pirates about a deal to send them AJ Burnett.

I imagine in return they'll get Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez and half the revenue PNC Park generates next season.

[naiwf]

The Yankees are talking to the Pirates about a deal to send them AJ Burnett.

I imagine in return they'll get Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez and half the revenue PNC Park generates next season.

That's not enough for AJ. That's the type of deal they would get for Kei Igawa

[gunnar hendershow]

The Orioles are an interested third party in the deal and they're going to donate all memoriabilia of Babe Ruth's youth (including the field at Cardinal Gibbons high school where he learned to play), half their minor league teams, and the rest of their fans in exchange for cash considerations and a plaque thanking them for making the deal possible.

[Ananas]

If the Yanks eat 80-90% of AJ's salary and ask for nothing more than Garrett Jones, I don't see why the Pirates wouldn't be takers. It's a great pitchers park, and AJ notoriously shit the bed in a high pressure market. Pittsburgh might be a good place for him to go and the Pirates can add a guy who might get back to being a great 3 starter, decent 2 in a better environment.

[Hickey]

The new Miami stadium looks amazing.

Also, any trade the Yankees make to get rid of Burnett is a good one in my book.

[GhostMachine]

The new Miami stadium looks amazing.

Also, any trade the Yankees make to get rid of Burnett is a good one in my book.

The new Miami stadium looks amazing to make up for the fact their new uniforms look like shit.

[Hickey]

Yeah. I don't really understand the new uniforms either. They're not the worst I've ever seen, but they're pretty bad. Why the orange top and white pants?

[Meacon Keaton]

Miami Marlins new uniforms look like something a Double-A team would wear.

[gunnar hendershow]

They'll tone the uniforms down over the next few years and settle on a variation that looks decidedly better.

[The Buscher]

Gary Carter has passed away at age 57 due to complications from brain cancer.

Awful news. RIP Kid.

[Magus978]

As a Mets fan, I am extremely saddened by this news.

RIP Gary Carter, thank you for 1986 and all your contributions to the game of baseball.