2012 MLB discussion thread

not even in the same stratosphere. they got a similar haul to our carlos lee trade, i'd say. maybe closer to bourn trade.

 

Jayson Stark: Pence acquisition was going to work only if they won the WS. They gutted the system for him. Now they're unloading money. Got 2 good prospects but this won't fill seats.

 

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Marlins still have hopes of moving Carlos Lee by 4 p.m

 

wow...pirates gave up a competitive balance pick for gaby effing sanchez?? why on earth?

could probably have gotten that plus something decent for brett wallace.

 

Reds add Jonathan Broxton

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rangers land Ryan Dempster</p>&mdash; Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/230391891005427713" data-datetime="2012-07-31T19:58:01+00:00">July 31, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Dodgers, Yankees....nope Rangers.

 

Hope sprang eternal.

 

People actually watched Pence play. +1 for the Astros

 

Possibly the 1st member of the 2012 Draft class to make it to the majors???

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Shout out to Vancouver. Gorgeous city, and unbelievable people! Loved my time there. Headed to Manchester, NH to chase the dream! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HDMH"><s>#</s><b>HDMH</b></a></p>&mdash; Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo7) <a href="https://twitter.com/MStrooo7/status/230708127853604864" data-datetime="2012-08-01T16:54:38+00:00">August 1, 2012</a></blockquote>
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That's a promotion from short-season all the way to Double-A.

 

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Holy crap, they can't be serious on that figure can they?

 

Michael Bourn is ****ing awesome, the best CFer I've seen in a while, and they shouldn't have traded him last year, plus he's the best CFer the Stros have had since Cesar Cedeno, but that is ludicrous. Good luck Boras. Sad thing is he'll get it.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>BREAKING: <a href="https://twitter.com/orioles"><s>@</s><b>orioles</b></a> plan to call up INF Manny Machado - 3rd overall pick in 2010 Draft - from Double-A Bowie before tomorrow's game vs KC.</p>&mdash; MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/233404620117000193" data-datetime="2012-08-09T03:29:32+00:00">August 9, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Wow. If that happens...just...no words.

 

Adios....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Oh boy Melky Cabrera suspended 50 games for testing positive for performance enhancing substance</p>&mdash; Jorge Arangure (@jorgearangure) <a href="https://twitter.com/jorgearangure/status/235808287436722176" data-datetime="2012-08-15T18:40:51+00:00">August 15, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Makes sense.

So many other players do this and dont get caught, its a shame.

 

Felix Hernandez with a no-no going through 7.

 

Oops, perfect game through 7 actually.

 

Against Tampa Bay. They've had their share of no-nos against them the last few years (3 times, included 2 perfect games).