Author Topic: 2015-16 Offseason Discussion and News (Read 24559 times)

BrandonK · « **Reply #300:** February 19, 2016, 10:58:26 AM »

F#$% the Yankees

Slateman · « **Reply #301:** February 19, 2016, 11:01:09 AM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on February 19, 2016, 10:24:10 AM

http://deadspin.com/yankees-coo-defends-new-ticketing-policy-like-a-true-ri-1759975895

the reason for the switch to ticket master just got clearer- they don't want the poors in the good seats

I would rather not have you plebeians sitting next to me. Thank you.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #302:** February 21, 2016, 10:59:07 AM »

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14814977/texas-rangers-fan-homers-contest-free-season-tickets

Good for him. I believe the Nats ran a promotion like this also. Bet the Rangers front office was pretty shocked. Bet they tweak the pitching machine next time.

Slateman · « **Reply #303:** February 21, 2016, 11:13:02 AM »

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14814491/yovani-gallardo-baltimore-orioles-agree-contract

Gallardo to the Orioles, 3/35.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #304:** February 21, 2016, 05:31:13 PM »

reminds me of the old Kruk quote

Slateman · « **Reply #305:** February 21, 2016, 05:32:22 PM »

Preggers

Mr Clean · « **Reply #306:** February 21, 2016, 05:34:17 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on February 21, 2016, 05:31:13 PM

(Image removed from quote.) reminds me of the old Kruk quote

Is that the Panda? Stretch marks.

Mr Clean · « **Reply #307:** February 22, 2016, 12:18:39 PM »

Ian running out of options: https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/701817489982935041

UMDNats · « **Reply #308:** February 22, 2016, 12:26:18 PM »

Quote from: Mr Clean on February 22, 2016, 12:18:39 PM

Ian running out of options: https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/701817489982935041

Biggest mistake of his entire life is going to be turning down $100 million guaranteed. Sweet agent, Ian!

BrandonK · « **Reply #309:** February 22, 2016, 12:29:36 PM »

Still thinking the Rays or Rox will sign him.

imref · « **Reply #310:** February 22, 2016, 12:38:35 PM »

Quote from: BrandonK on February 22, 2016, 12:29:36 PM

Still thinking the Rays or Rox will sign him.

It looks like any offer will come after the draft pick compensation expires.

I was listening to MLB on XM last night and one of the commentators thought he'd go to Colorado, arguing that Ian "has the ability to pick up an offense and carry it on his back." I wonder if he's ever watched Desmond play or looked at his stats. Others have talked about how he bounced back over the second half, but if you just look at 9/1 to the end of the season, he put up .220 .298 .321, with 41 Ks and 12BBs in 126 PAs.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #311:** February 22, 2016, 01:06:31 PM »

Quote from: UMDNats on February 22, 2016, 12:26:18 PM

Biggest mistake of his entire life is going to be turning down $100 million guaranteed. Sweet agent, Ian!

did you think so at the time? Wasn't the offer before 2014 (2 years left)?

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #312:** February 22, 2016, 01:15:20 PM »

Quote from: UMDNats on February 22, 2016, 12:26:18 PM

Biggest mistake of his entire life is going to be turning down $100 million guaranteed. Sweet agent, Ian!

horrible mistake, but $23 million in career earnings, so it's not like he'll ever have to work again even if no other team picks him up

NJ Ave · « **Reply #313:** February 22, 2016, 01:16:15 PM »

Quote from: imref on February 22, 2016, 12:38:35 PM

Others have talked about how he bounced back over the second half, but if you just look at 9/1 to the end of the season, he put up .220 .298 .321, with 41 Ks and 12BBs in 126 PAs.

Well, 9/1 to the end of the season isn't the "second half" though....from July 20th to August 31st, which is a quarter of a season, Desmond hit .312/.378/.574 with 2 errors and a .986 fielding percentage. Obviously at other times he'll be extremely cold due to the strikeouts when his BABIP is low.

Anyways, I don't think Desmond is a world saver, but it is accurate that he can "carry a team for periods" in my opinion. He did it last year for 6 weeks during the worst season of his career.

UMDNats · « **Reply #314:** February 22, 2016, 01:43:55 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on February 22, 2016, 01:06:31 PM

did you think so at the time? Wasn't the offer before 2014 (2 years left)?

i thought it was a mistake. his reason ("can't set the market this low!") was absurd. Players never believe their demise is right around the corner but passing up $100 million guaranteed to take you into your mid-30s seasons is stupid. How much could he have really improved his stock? Gotten an extra $30 million, maybe? The offer came before 2014. At that point he had 2 bad seasons and 2 good ones. I just am laughing at his agent for advising him to turn down $100 million dollars so he could try to get $140 million in 2 years. 2 years is an eternity in a baseball life, especially for a player who had barely any track record of success. just complete hubris.

He bet on himself to out-perform his great 2012 and good 2013, and he lost. He played himself.

monkeyhit · « **Reply #315:** February 22, 2016, 02:52:39 PM »

The only thing to care about is whether he brings us a pick or not and looks like he won't. That is almost as bad for the nationals as for Desmond.

BrandonK · « **Reply #316:** February 23, 2016, 10:01:54 AM »

Looks like the Bruce to the Jays deal is off, for now.

RobDibblesGhost · « **Reply #317:** February 23, 2016, 01:21:39 PM »

Quote from: BrandonK on February 23, 2016, 10:01:54 AM

Looks like the Bruce to the Jays deal is off, for now.

Same with Gallardo to the O's. I know this is shocking, but they found something in his physical they didn't like.

BrandonK · « **Reply #318:** February 23, 2016, 01:38:00 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on February 23, 2016, 01:21:39 PM

Same with Gallardo to the O's. I know this is shocking, but they found something in his physical they didn't like.

Classic.

Mr Clean · « **Reply #319:** February 23, 2016, 03:02:40 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on February 23, 2016, 01:21:39 PM

Same with Gallardo to the O's. I know this is shocking, but they found something in his physical they didn't like.

Ha ha Baltimore.

mitlen · « **Reply #320:** February 23, 2016, 03:03:27 PM »

Quote from: Mr Clean on February 23, 2016, 03:02:40 PM

Ha ha Baltimore.

Boycott Baltimore

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #321:** February 23, 2016, 05:22:59 PM »

Baltimore discussions belong in the Baltimore thread in Uncensored.

Oh, you mean a different kind of Baltimore discussion. Carry on.

BrandonK · « **Reply #322:** February 23, 2016, 06:13:53 PM »

Looks like the Rox won't be a suitor for Desi during ST -- Reyes is on leave till his trial (April 4)... Can't see them signing him without knowing what is going on with Reyes

PC · « **Reply #323:** February 23, 2016, 07:23:53 PM »

Roch Kubatko ‏@masnRoch 51m51 minutes ago

Source: #orioles reach agreement with Dexter Fowler on 3 year deal

Vega · « **Reply #324:** February 23, 2016, 07:29:07 PM »

Quote from: RobDibblesGhost on February 23, 2016, 01:21:39 PM

Same with Gallardo to the O's. I know this is shocking, but they found something in his physical they didn't like.

Well, they two recent guys they signed and then backed out on signing were Grant Balfour and Jair Jurrjens. They dodged bullets on those deals, so I'm gonna wait before criticizing them for this.