2012/13 MLB Off-Season Random Thoughts

[Warner2BruceTD]

Even the trade market is fucked. BEN REVERE netted a top prospect and a good MLB starter.

[SuperKevin]

Nationals gave up less for Denard Span

[Warner2BruceTD]

Saw a surprising stat.

The NL OBA for leadoff hitters last year was only .318

[Warner2BruceTD]

Saw a surprising stat.

The NL OBA for leadoff hitters last year was only .318

blame Drew Stubbs

[Warner2BruceTD]

Sign of the times: The bloody bidding war currently ensuing over RYAN LUDWICK

[Guest]

Even the trade market is fucked. BEN REVERE netted a top prospect and a good MLB starter.

Yeah, but the team picking up Revere has four seasons left with him. That I can buy, and the Phillies were dealing from a position of strength with their pitching. Can't excuse the Michael Young interest, but I actually like that deal for a team that has to get younger.

[Guest]

I also finally like a Red Sox addition, Uehara is a great pickup for their bullpen. Can close games, can pitch in just about any situation and has impeccable control. I am disappointed the Orioles did not add him back.

[EmpireWF]

Daily News' John Harper tweets the Rangers "would" trade Mike Olt for Dickey if they can't acquire Greinke or Shields.

https://twitter.com/NYDNHarper/status/276785005823422464

hmm...

[Woy]

Daily News' John Harper tweets the Rangers "would" trade Mike Olt for Dickey if they can't acquire Greinke or Shields.

https://twitter.com/NYDNHarper/status/276785005823422464

hmm...

And where the hell would the Mets stick Olt?

[NAHSTE]

And where the hell would the Mets stick Olt?

This. I would say do it if there was a chance Olt could play OF, but I haven't heard whether or not that's doable. Don't think you need another 1B-only type to add to the logjam, and Olt isn't exactly young by prospect standards, but if he can play a passable LF then it makes sense.

[Warner2BruceTD]

If the Mets can get Olt for a 38 year old knuckelballer who they cant sign, they should do it and worry about where to play him later.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Red Reporter @redreporter
#Reds went after Revere, but price would've been (roughly) a player b/w Leake and Bailey in value and Daniel Corcino.

FUCK. THAT.

good job Walt, that price is ridiculous

[Warner2BruceTD]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/rockies-reds-have-discussed-fowler.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Looks like it would be Leake, Stubbs/Heisey, and two "prospects" for Fowler.

I think I would do this if the "prospects" were reasonable.

[NAHSTE]

Rangers sound pretty confident they'll end up with Upton via trade and Greinke via signing. Damn, quite a haul, and a lot better use of that Josh Hamilton money.

[Rudi]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...medium=twitter

Looks like it would be Leake, Stubbs/Heisey, and two "prospects" for Fowler.

I think I would do this if the "prospects" were reasonable.

You really would do that? I don't see the point of giving up that much major league talent + some minor leaguers for a guy who is just a place holder for Billy Hamilton. I am 100% fine with Stubbs for 1 more season [as long as he's not batting leadoff], then we get Hamilton and still keep all our guys.