MLB 2010

Ax · 12-14-2009, 12:19 AM

We're not talking about 2009 anymore.

Right now there's 266 free agents. There's no money. The winter Meetings were a wash for the most part and Scott Boras still has his head up his own bum.

So far Granderson has gone to NY, Soriano to the Rays and Wagner to the Braves. Not much else going on.

Bats:
Several teams have offered Holiday money but Scott Boras wont let him sign for anything less than a Tex contract, but with the current economy that isn't happening. Jason Bay is getting way more attention than originally predicted because he's a big bat but cheaper than Holiday and Boras isn't his agent. He was predicted to stay in Boston but he's pretty much given them a huge bird finger.

Other than that there are 12 FA's that hit 20 or more homers last year unsigned. These include Matsui, Laroche, DeRosa, and Mike Cameron

In pitching:
The Jays are shopping Halladay but he's only got one year left on his contract and most teams aren't interested in trading away good resources for a one year deal. Lackey is the big FA out there but right now it's looking like more people are interested in trading for Lowe as he's cheaper and more reliable, even though he had a disappointing 2009.

Then of course there's DOZENS of players who's being offered up for trades because their teams can't afford them. Money is tight and that is going to shape the 2010 season. You're gonna see a lot more 1 year deals and people hoping to get 2011 money which means A games.

So, anybody as excited as I am?

earlessdog · 12-14-2009, 12:38 AM

Yes I am, I'm scared to lose Doc, but it's gonna happen sooner or later, I just hope we get someone worthy of his place.
The Jays need some serious changes, I don't know what, but they need to have a team that can win more than lose.
I hope Lind and Hill start hitting on top of their game "right off the bad" again.

***Art*** · 12-14-2009, 01:28 AM

I'm pumped. My Giants have offered contracts to Nick Johnson, Mark DeRosa and Adam LaRoche. I would like any of them, but Johnson is an on base machine.

Ax · 12-14-2009, 10:33 AM

Bravos are also gunning for either DeRosa or Laroche. This should be fun.

penguinofwar · 12-14-2009, 02:35 PM

The Tigers are hurting for money....

**tmlfan123** · 12-14-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by earlessdog

The Jays need some serious changes, I don't know what, but they need to have a team that can win more than lose.

Stephen Strasburg would be nice. Too bad the Nationals don't want Halladay.

**tmlfan123** · 12-14-2009, 03:36 PM

This could be it for Halladay.

earlessdog · 12-14-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tmlfan123

This could be it for Halladay.

Wow this is exciting. If I had to pick a team for Doc to go to it would definitely be the Phillies. They are a good team, and they have a good fanbase, just what Halladay deserves.
I want that Canadian pitcher from Seattle to go to Toronto, because prospects basically means another few years of suffering to me.

**Shift** · 12-14-2009, 05:55 PM

The Red Sox are giving Lackey a psychical, reportedly. I think he would be an awesome boon the team but our problem really isn't pitching...

earlessdog · 12-14-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

The Red Sox are giving Lackey a psychical, reportedly. I think he would be an awesome boon the team but our problem really isn't pitching...

What?

penguinofwar · 12-14-2009, 06:36 PM

Cliff Lee to the Mariners! YEAH!

**Shift** · 12-14-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by earlessdog

What?

Beckett, Lester, Daisuke, Buckholz... isn't Lackey a little overkill? I wouldn't call him an elite pitcher but he's certainly up there with the big boys.

earlessdog · 12-14-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

Beckett, Lester, Daisuke, Buckholz... isn't Lackey a little overkill? I wouldn't call him an elite pitcher but he's certainly up there with the big boys.

I don't disagree, I just didn't understand your wording at first.

Ax · 12-15-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shift

Beckett, Lester, Daisuke, Buckholz... isn't Lackey a little overkill? I wouldn't call him an elite pitcher but he's certainly up there with the big boys.

Forgetting Wakefield much?

**Shift** · 12-15-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ax

Forgetting Wakefield much?

He's getting up there in years. I'm betting he does something similar to last year (maybe not the crazy good first half numbers though) and plays on and off fills in here and there. I don't think it's wise for the management to count on him for the entire season. But what do I know?