*** MLB Off-season ***

[DistrictCyclone]

I've been mostly off the grid for the past week, but here's what I know so far...

--Leyland's coming back to manage Detroit
--Indians are picking up Jiminez' option
--Royals got Ervin Santana
--Delmon Young and Jose Valverde will NOT be pursued by the Tigers
--Rays picked up James Shields' option
--Francona will manage the Indians
--John Ferrell will manage the Red Sox
--Blue Jays are still searching for a manager

What am I missing?

 

[CLONECONES]

the 'stros leaving the NL central so my cubbies will now be the basement

 

[pyrocyz]

Here is a list of the top 50 free agents and predictions about where they will be heading.

2013 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com


Thoughts?

 

[cyfanatic]

White Sox signed Peavy to a 2-year deal with an option for a 3rd. Also picked up Floyd's option so their starting rotation is petty much set depending upon Dank's health. White Sox did not pick up the options on Brett Myers or Kevin Youkilis' contracts...

 

[cybsball20]

VERY WEAK Free Agent class so I anticipate a ton of trades. Like the Santana move for KC, I think he will be ok in the central. They have so many guys at AAA and coming off the DL that SOMEONE should be able to step in and do well. Really looking forward to Wil Myers in KC too.

 

[DistrictCyclone]

Here is a list of the top 50 free agents and predictions about where they will be heading.

2013 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com


Thoughts?

Pretty sad to see that the Twins would only pick up Joe Blanton and Scott Baker. I don't think they'll take on Baker, and I'd rather see them go after Haren than Blanton.

 

[DistrictCyclone]

VERY WEAK Free Agent class so I anticipate a ton of trades. Like the Santana move for KC, I think he will be ok in the central. They have so many guys at AAA and coming off the DL that SOMEONE should be able to step in and do well. Really looking forward to Wil Myers in KC too.

What's Hochevar's situation with KC this off-season?

 

[erikbj]

Like to see the Cards bring Dan Haren back..........you can never have enough pitching, i know they are counting on the young kids to come up - but Carp is getting older and Garcia is a wildcard.

 

[mj4cy]

Wish the Twins would make a splash.

 

[gocubs2118]

Marlins just hired Mike Redmond to be their manager.

 

[cybsball20]

What's Hochevar's situation with KC this off-season?

Pretty sure this is his last arbitration year, maybe two more

 

[Cy$]

Here is a list of the top 50 free agents and predictions about where they will be heading.

2013 Top 50 Free Agents With Predictions: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com


Thoughts?

If this is what the Yankees are gonna do someone should be on the hot seat...ridiculous that they will not learn from the past 2 seasons.

 

[DistrictCyclone]

Marlins just hired Mike Redmond to be their manager.

Wow...he sure rose up quickly. I remember all of the Twins writers saying that he had managerial potential, so I was pretty bummed when the Twins couldn't find a coaching job for him in their farm system somewhere.

Good for Redmond; I love that guy.

 

[GMackey32]

Pretty sure this is his last arbitration year, maybe two more

Hopefully they move his *** to the bullpen.

 

[Doc]

Hopefully they move his *** to the bullpen.

It may be best to not even offer him arbitration. They have team control for one more year, but they can still non-tender him. He's going to cost $5 million or so in arbitration. Wayyyyy too much for a reliever who sucks out of the stretch.

If I had any confidence in Dayton more to spend $5 million wisely, I'd be totally on board with nontendering Hochevar.

I like the Santana move. It's a nice hedge, because it gives them flexibility next offseason and also gives them a solid arm in case they aren't able to sign a #3-type SP.

 

[GMackey32]

It may be best to not even offer him arbitration. They have team control for one more year, but they can still non-tender him. He's going to cost $5 million or so in arbitration. Wayyyyy too much for a reliever who sucks out of the stretch.

If I had any confidence in Dayton more to spend $5 million wisely, I'd be totally on board with nontendering Hochevar.

I like the Santana move. It's a nice hedge, because it gives them flexibility next offseason and also gives them a solid arm in case they aren't able to sign a #3-type SP.

I really like the Santana move. Gave up a player that's Rule 5 eligible that isn't in the Royals future plans and they get a starting pitcher that can help bridge the gap until the younger guys are ready and they get Duffy back from TJS.

Everything you said about Hochevar is correct. I just hope I don't have to see him the rotation for the Royals next year.

 

[ISpyCy]

What's Hochevar's situation with KC this off-season?

Right now, I see him coming back...but I'm sure a large majority of Royal fans will agree that he has worn out his welcome in KC. Not worth the #1 pick we got him for.

I will say I'm excited to see Jake Odorizzi pitch. Outside of one horrible inning, his first MLB start was pretty solid.

 

[Buster28]

Giants bought out Aubrey Huff for 2 mil instead of picking up the option for another season. Pagan, Scutaro, and Affeldt are also free agents. Pagan and Scutaro have both said they want to come back next year and I think the Giants will try to find a way to make it happen. About $54 million comes off the books this year, leaving some wiggle room to deal. Affeldt might become too pricey after the good post-season he had. Melky Cabrera is also a free agent, but he won't be back. When he left the clubhouse without a word when news of the positive test surfaced, then tried to fabricate a website to lie his way out of the situation, he blew his chances of coming back at all.

 

[DistrictCyclone]

Torii Hunter just signed a 2-year deal with the Tigs: Torii Hunter: Headed to Detroit