re: Dickey - reported deal is Dickey, Josh Thole, "non-elite" prospect for Travis D'Arnaud, Noah Syndergaard, John Buck and a "non-elite" prospect. Deal hinges on a Dickey extension(2pm ET Tuesday deadline). Hamilton's contract with the Angels: $10 million signing bonus $15 mil in 2013 $15 mil in 2014 $23 mil in 2015 $30 mil in 2016 $30 mil in 2017 $2 mil to his charity Hamilton gets luxury suite and full no-trade clause. Angels also hired his accountability partner Shayne Kelly from the Rangers.
Pretty insane how much money baseball players make compared to others pro sports. (excluding endorsements)
Blue Jays are really selling the farm. GM must feel his job is dependent on playoffs with the jettison of prospects recently.
Las Vegas makes Blue Jays the World Series favorites for 2013 http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-b...ys-world-series-favorites-193737946--mlb.html
AL east is as winnable as it's ever been. Bautista and Encarnacion are in their primes. Time to win is now.
Bombed with Houston? OK then.... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Former <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TrentonThunder">#TrentonThunder</a> closer Mark Melancon, who bombed out with <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Astros">#Astros</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23RedSox">#RedSox</a>, going to <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Pirates">#Pirates</a> in Hanrahan deal. Salvage project.</p>— Jed Weisberger (@jedleyq) <a href="https://twitter.com/jedleyq/status/282685700757929985" data-datetime="2012-12-23T03:14:57+00:00">December 23, 2012</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Even saying he bombed out in Boston is unfair. He started the season terrible, went to AAA where he dominated, and after being called up posted a 4.19 ERA, and his WHIP for the entire season was 1.267. Only his HR rate last year showed any regression.
Indians have signed Nick Swisher(4 years, $56 million(!), with a vesting option for a 5th year, totaling $70 million.)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Pirates">#Pirates</a> acquire RHPs Mark Melancon & Stolmy Pimentel OF/1B Jerry Sands & INF Ivan DeJesus Jr from <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23RedSox">#RedSox</a> for Joel Hanrahan & Brock Holt</p>— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/283992794119421955" data-datetime="2012-12-26T17:48:53+00:00">December 26, 2012</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> DeJesus and Sands previously acquired by Boston in that blockbuster Dodgers deal.
Read some of his feed. He actually likes Melancon. However, he did suggest some sort of package deal to get Lowrie which...wait for it...involves the Astros getting Barmes. lol.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lance Berkman told FOX 26 Sports he has agreed to 1-year contract w/ the Rangers that includes a vesting option for a 2nd year.</p>— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/287655015148052480" data-datetime="2013-01-05T20:21:14+00:00">January 5, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sources: Berkman deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Rangers">#Rangers</a> will be in $10M-$11M range for one year.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/287655177706668033" data-datetime="2013-01-05T20:21:53+00:00">January 5, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>MLB, @<a href="https://twitter.com/mlb_players">mlb_players</a> modify Joint Drug Prevention & Treatment Program. Unannounced, random blood testing for detection of hGH starts in 2013.</p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/289456549431234560" data-datetime="2013-01-10T19:39:53+00:00">January 10, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> I chuckled a bit at this reply... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-in-reply-to="289456549431234560"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/mlb">mlb</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/mlb_players">mlb_players</a> Does the new MLB PED testing program include Ryan Braun or is he still exempt ?</p>— Ron Walters (@SoulardRon) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoulardRon/status/289458780628992000" data-datetime="2013-01-10T19:48:45+00:00">January 10, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Nationals have signed Rafael Soriano to a 2 year deal worth $28 million with a vesting option for a third year.
Going for it all baby! Storen had his Lidge moment and will probably struggle next season...good signing.
A move which might bolster the Astros' chances of landing Carlos Rodon <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sources: Nats trade Michael Morse to M's, get back prospect A.J. Cole in three-team deal. <a href="http://t.co/AXG2jQcm" title="http://wapo.st/UucJb2">wapo.st/UucJb2</a></p>— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamKilgoreWP/status/291693545138552832" data-datetime="2013-01-16T23:48:55+00:00">January 16, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A little disappointed the Nats didn't get more. Traded a proven power hitter for a pitching prospect who has all the tools except for the fact that he can't seem to pitch well. Oh well. The Beast will be missed.
Oh wait, now I remember. Cole was sent to Oakland with Derek Norris and Tommy Milone for Gio Gonzalez. Rough start, but fared well after a demotion.
