Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
2013/10/offseason-outlook-atlanta-braves.htmlAmong them, Jordan Schafer, Anthony Varvaro, and David Carpenter combined to add over 2 WAR last year, and figure to challenge for important bench and pen roles in 2014. … Maholm seems less likely to be brought back, while Freddy Garcia could return as a long man in the pen or as minor league starting depth.
The Market Impact Of The Fielder-Kinsler Trade
2013/11/the-broader-market-impact-of-the-fielder-kinsler-trade.htmlEnhancing the impact is the fact that multiple mid-tier options -- Marlon Byrd, David DeJesus and David Murphy -- have already come off the board at fairly substantial prices, setting a high floor. … is in the long run: Fielder promised to be a major drag and an impediment to keeping players like Scherzer and Miguel Cabrera in Motown.
Reactions To The Kinsler/Fielder Blockbuster
2013/11/reactions-to-the-kinslerfielder-blockbuster.htmlLouis or a Profar package to entice the Rays to part with David Price. … While he didn't want to be traded, he could see the writing on the wall that he may not be in the team's long-term plans, writes Rosenthal.
AL Central Notes: Vargas, Beltran, Tigers, White Sox
2013/11/al-central-notes-vargas-beltran-royals-tigers-white-sox.htmlVictor Mateo becomes the second implicated club official to get jail time, joining David Wilder in the pen. … The club cleared an enormous amount of future obligations from its long-term ledger: $13MM in 2018 and $18MM in both 2019 and 2020.
AL Notes: Royals, Kinsler, Napoli, Rangers, Angels
2013/11/intro-the-royals-have-had-no-talks-about-billy-butler-with-any-team-a-source-tells-bob-dutton-of-the-kansas-city-star-v.htmlAs DiGiovanna notes, the trade also reunites David Freese with Albert Pujols, his teammate in 2011 with the Cardinals. … Given this and the team's other priorities, signing Robinson Cano is likely a long shot at this point, Rosenthal says…
AL West Notes: Zduriencik, Walker, Andrus, Anderson
2013/12/mariners-notes-zduriencik-walker.htmlTop prospect Taijuan Walker's name has come up recently in David Price trade rumors, but Jack Z told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that he expects Walker to be with the Mariners in 2014 (Twitter link). … However, Rosenthal categorizes the chances as being a huge long shot, noting that Texas would need a significant return (Twitter links).
Arbitration Roundup, Part II: Notable Deals And Cases
2014/01/arbitration-roundup-part-ii-notable-deals-notable-cases.htmlEllis and the Dodgers (53.3%), Fister and the Nationals (47.8%), Masterson and the Indians (46.6%), David Freese and the Angels (46.3%), Kenley Jansen and the Dodgers (44.3%), Tyler Clippard…… $8.7MM), but seemingly plan to use their time before the hearing to talk long-term extension.
Orioles’ Deal With Tyler Colvin Falls Through
2014/01/orioles-to-sign-tyler-colvin.html(The Sun's Eduardo Encina counts 12, on Twitter.) Other offseason outfield additions include Delmon Young, Quintin Berry, Xavier Paul, David Lough, and Francisco Peguero. … Colvin joins a long list of outfielders that will join the O's for Spring Training.
NL East Notes: Davis, Alderson, Braves, Desmond, Gonzalez
2014/02/nl-east-notes-davis-alderson-braves-desmond-gonzalez.htmlAlderson's contract expires after the season, and while some have mentioned his name as a possible replacement for retiring commissioner Bud Selig, David Wright thinks Alderson wants to stay with the Mets and complete the rebuild he's begun since taking over as GM. … he wants to be remembered for taking an organization that was struggling and slowly building it up with the system with some good trades and free-agent signings." David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution examines the psychology behind long-term deals for young players, noting that some believe extensions can relieve pressure, while others feel the extensions provide extra pressure, as players feel they must live up to that contract.