and before anyone gets too moist on chris sale... Jeff Passan@JeffPassanIn order to trade Chris Sale, sources say, White Sox would be looking for a package much bigger than what David Price is expected to get. 9:58 AM - 9 Dec 13 __
That's because he's only owed $56M over 6 years, and the last 2 years are team options totaling $26M.
http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-t...price-and-more-story-lines-to-watch-this-week 1. Are the Dodgers Going to Trade Matt Kemp? My hunch: Yes. It just makes too much sense to not happen. For starters, the Dodgers have a positional logjam. Kemp is one of four outfielders on the major league roster who should be starting, and it's not as though the Dodgers can DH Kemp, Carl Crawford, Andre Ethier, or Yasiel Puig. There's also the health factor, as Kemp's injuries have transformed him from an MVP-caliber star in 2011 to a replacement-level player just two years later. There are concerns over Kemp's ability to play a passable center field even if he can stay in the lineup. There are rumors of a rift between Kemp and upper management. And then there's the fact that the Dodgers' goal from the get-go was to make a splash early on, then settle into a saner business model in which scouting and player development matter, the roster includes both high-priced stars and young up-and-comers, and there's at least a shred of fiscal prudence, even if the payroll remains high. There's also the other side of the coin, which is that teams still regard Kemp as a potential impact player. He's only 29 years old, and he's a huge source of power at a time when those are nearly impossible to find. Boston is the team most frequently linked to Kemp. The Red Sox lost Jacoby Ellsbury to the Yankees, and might not yet be willing to give Jackie Bradley Jr. the starting center field job. Of course, one big reason the Red Sox just won the World Series is that they dumped a quarter-billion dollars in contracts on the Dodgers in August 2012; it might be counterintuitive for Boston to turn around and take a huge contract back from the same trade partner. If it's not Boston, another team (Seattle? Arizona?) should be willing to spend big money on a player who could still be a star if he moves beyond shaky health. If the Dodgers are willing to pick up part of Kemp's salary, it would make striking a deal even easier.
i know i'm probably in the minority but i don't trade kemp right now... unless it's a stupid trade in our favor, which isn't likely...
silly twins a staff comprised of back end starters does not a rotation make :jethro: Twins Making Push For Bronson ArroyoBy Steve Adams [December 9 at 1:59pm CST]The Twins are making a pushing for Bronson Arroyo, and talks between the two sides are gaining momentum, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter link).Despite already having added Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes to their 2014 rotation, the Twins don't appear to be content with their starting five. They've been connected to Arroyo on and off throughout the offseason to date, with a guaranteed third year seen as a potential sticking point. Arroyo is also said to be of interest to the Pirates and the Phillies, as the right-hander himself recently told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon (Twitter link).Arroyo, who will be 37 in February, posted a 3.79 ERA with 5.5 K/9, 1.5 BB/9 and a 44.4 percent ground-ball rate in 202 innings this past season. With the exception of a 199-inning campaign in 2011, he has pitched at least 200 innings each season dating back to 2005. It's worth noting that former Reds GM Wayne Krivsky is currently a special assistant to Twins GM Terry Ryan. __
supposed to be a live feed from the meetings, but it's not up right now http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?topic_id=40172882&content_id=31254381
Dustin Nosler @FeelinKindaBlue 11s Good. RT @BillShaikin: Colletti on Hanley to 3B? "Not right now." 12:15 PM - 9 Dec 13 · Details
yeh, but it's not like adding Sale isn't without risk...his mechanics scare the hell out of people...that's why he signed that kind of contract. a lot of people within the game think Sale has future reliever written all over him. Price is a better bet and gonna be paid a lot more because of it. but in the short term, Sale is great addition...however, giving up the farm for him? i doubt we see anybody do that.
Coletti said that Guerrero is a candidate to play 2b or SS, won't play 3B. But needs more ABs in winter league so they can assess if he is a starter or not.
I agree, unless the FO has some inside info that Kemp has gone completely mental, which is possible :crazy:
they're listening and waiting for that stupid offer to roll in...if it doesn't come from Seattle it likely won't come at all. in my estimation, Seattle would have to offer Brad Miller and Taijuan Walker at the least to make Ned's/Kasten's ears perk
fwiw... Dodgers Nation @DodgersNation 1mTrading for Price would deplete the farm system, but Colletti said, dealing prospects is possible if it makes sense. http://bit.ly/1cljG4q 12:26 PM - 9 Dec 13 · Details Earlier this morning, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly expressed interest about acquiring Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price, but the interest seem to be exploratory more than anything.Dodgers GM Ned Colletti and president Stan Kasten have been on record as saying they want to keep prospects and build their farm system. However, according to Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM/670 The Score in Chicago talks might be heating up:Source: The Rays and Dodgers may be matching up on David Price.— Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) December 9, 2013It remains to be seen if the two sides can reach agreement on a deal as the Dodgers would like to add another starting pitcher and Masahiro Tanaka’s posting remains in limbo.Just 28, Price remains under team control for the next two years before he’d be eligible to become a free agent. As they did with Matt Garza and James Shields, the Rays like to move their front-line pitchers to acquire cheaper talent and collect top tier prospects with many expecting a Price deal over the winter.Dodger prospects including Corey Seager, Zack Lee, Joc Pederson and Julio Urias have all been identified as potential targets of the Rays and it remains to be seen if a deal gets down in Orlando.
