MLB 2013-2014 off-season moves

[DodgerKing]

Wow.



http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10089241/robinson-cano-agrees-deal-seattle-mariners

It looks like it was the latter. His agent was a genius.

 

[salsadancer7]

And Seattle may NOT be done! Those pockets in Seattle are deep(owner is one of the big wig originals from Nintendo)"

Mariners Could Push For David Price; Still Pursuing Free Agents
By Steve Adams [December 6 at 11:47am CST]
In the wake of Seattle's historic ten-year agreement with Robinson Cano, one Major League executive told Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times that he is "convinced" the Mariners' next move will be to make a push for David Price (Twitter link). Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports tweets that the Mariners believe they have the prospects to land Price, and indeed, that would seem to be the case.

This is only my speculation, but Seattle could look to build a package around top prospect Taijuan Walker and the recently displaced Nick Franklin, who could be deemed expendable with Cano in the fold for the Mariners. The Rays, of course, will likely be open to moving Price this winter. He projects to earn $13.1MM in arbitration (per MLBTR's Matt Swartz) and is controlled through the 2015 campaign. It would make sense for the Mariners to aggressively pursue short-term upgrades in the early years of Cano's contract in order to maximize their chances while he is still in his prime.

Morosi also notes (on Twitter) that the Mariners are still in pursuit of Shin-Soo Choo, Carlos Beltran, Nelson Cruz and other free agents. Morosi also reported earlier that the Mariners are one of the teams that is currently in on Mike Napoli, who reportedly has an offer in-hand from a club other than the Red Sox that Boston has yet to beat. It's not clear if that club is the Mariners, but their talks with Napoli are said to have been recent. An upgrade at first base, DH or in the outfield still seems likely for Seattle GM Jack Zduriencik, and the addition of Cano could signal to potential free agents that the Mariners are serious about winning.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/

 

[salsadancer7]

It looks like it was the latter. His agent was a genius.

Wow.. "FULL no-trade clause"

 

[salsadancer7]

Curtis Granderson to the Mets, 4Y/$60M.....

Stays in NYC, makes nice bank...I think Granderson did good for himself.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Here is an interesting note about the Marlins signing :



Many in here, some are no longer around and some that have remained awfully quiet, have stated that Florida's lack of state taxes does not play a roll in negotiations when it comes to the signing of free agents in any professional sports. When you are talking 5-8% of tens of millions of dollars, you damn straight it becomes a factor.

There's also no state income tax in Washington state either.....

 

[salsadancer7]

There's also no state income tax in Washington state either.....

Nice catch! I thought it was only Florida, Texas, Nevada, South Dakota and Alaska.

 

[Kraven]

Here is an interesting note about the Marlins signing :



Many in here, some are no longer around and some that have remained awfully quiet, have stated that Florida's lack of state taxes does not play a roll in negotiations when it comes to the signing of free agents in any professional sports. When you are talking 5-8% of tens of millions of dollars, you damn straight it becomes a factor.

I was having a good day until i read the word 'Marlins'

 

[Kraven]

http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2013/11/07/another-reason-for-expos-fans-to-dislike-jeffrey-loria/

Message to Loria from Expos fans (see picture in article).
I remember this sign. It got a standing ovation during the final game.

Cheers, K

If this wasnt a family friendly site, that pic would be my avatar

 

[whitewolf8214]

A busy Friday: Curtis Granderson joins the Mets, Hiroki Kuroda back with Yankees, plus Scott Feldman, J.P. Arencibia find new homes http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...roki-kuroda-scott-feldman-184717234--mlb.html

 

[DodgerKing]

Napoli resigns with the RedSox

 

[DodgerKing]

Napoli resigns with the RedSox

2 years $32 million

 

[DodgerKing]

I'm sorry, but Napoli is not "The Beard", that honor goes to Brian Wilson. His beard is not only much more prominent, he had that name two years before Napoli even grew a beard.

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[DodgerKing]

Beltran signs a 3 year $45 million deal with the Yanks.

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[raoul5788]

So does Soriano move back to second for the Yanks?

 

[DodgerKing]

So does Soriano move back to second for the Yanks?

DH more likely.

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[Jimbo]

Beltran signs a 3 year $45 million deal with the Yanks.

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Damn, there goes another LF'er off the market, maybe the Tigers really are gonna try going with Andy Dirks again in LF.

Choo is still out there, but I'm thinking they don't want to spend as much money as that would cost.

I think the Tigers were thining more like 2 years on the Beltran thing and not as much as well, 15m, is a huge amount when your already loaded with about 5-6 in that range or up.

 

[DodgerKing]

Damn, there goes another LF'er off the market, maybe the Tigers really are gonna try going with Andy Dirks again in LF.

Choo is still out there, but I'm thinking they don't want to spend as much money as that would cost.

I think the Tigers were thining more like 2 years on the Beltran thing and not as much as well, 15m, is a huge amount when your already loaded with about 5-6 in that range or up.

I would much rather have Choo than Beltran anyway.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Looks like Napoli worked last year's failed physical to his advantage. Good for him!!!

The deal is pending a physical, but unlike last December, when Napoli had come to terms on a three-year, $39 million deal only to have it voided and reworked after he failed his physical, this will be a mere formality, Grieper said. In last year's exam, the Red Sox discovered a debilitating hip condition, avascular necrosis, and reduced their commitment to one year.

Napoli actually made money by failing that physical. He was paid $13 million in 2013 ($5 million base, plus $8 million met in performance incentives), and the additional $32 million will make his three-year earnings $45 million -- or $6 million more than he would have been paid under the original deal.

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/10093236/mike-napoli-boston-red-sox-agree-deal

 

[DodgerKing]

Was already posted on here yesterday

Napoli resigns with the RedSox

2 years $32 million