2025 Major League Baseball Thread

[Tcan21]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

That's the thing. The year that he fell apart was his big free agent year. He hit something like .220 that last year with Atlanta. If he had one more great season that year some team probably would have thrown a huge 5 year $80 mill plus deal at him. The Dodgers wasted money on his but thankfully they only signed him for 2 years.

As a Braves fan I was sad to see him go, but it appeared he never really wanted to put in the work to make himself a better hitter, hitting .220, .250 on consistent basis was never going to cut it. Kinda of the same issue with Francoeur

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Tcan21

As a Braves fan I was sad to see him go, but it appeared he never really wanted to put in the work to make himself a better hitter, hitting .220, .250 on consistent basis was never going to cut it. Kinda of the same issue with Francoeur

I was a bit sad to see him go at the time. At that time he'd only had the one really bad season his entire career and there was little reason to think he wouldn't bounce right back to being the career .270'ish, 35'ish, 90+ RBI guy he'd been his whole career. Of course that never happened.

[Hi-Def Steve]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

That's the thing. The year that he fell apart was his big free agent year. He hit something like .220 that last year with Atlanta. If he had one more great season that year some team probably would have thrown a huge 5 year $80 mill plus deal at him. The Dodgers wasted money on his but thankfully they only signed him for 2 years.

That bum is still on the Dodgers payroll for about 3.5 million a year and will be for the next several years. Gotta love deferred contracts.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

That bum is still on the Dodgers payroll for about 3.5 million a year and will be for the next several years. Gotta love deferred contracts.

dont forget about all the free money you guys gave to Manny

[Hi-Def Steve]

Originally Posted by NavsterKing

dont forget about all the free money you guys gave to Manny

Interesting, I see the Giants don't have any deferred money weighing you down. Although you guys do still have.....well you know.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by NavsterKing

dont forget about all the free money you guys gave to Manny

The best thing Manny did during his stint with LA was flunking a roids test which took the team off the hook 50 games worth of pay.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by hi-def steve

interesting, i see the giants don't have any deferred money weighing you down. Although you guys do still have.....well you know.

[Wingman1977]

Jones would take over the role that Marcus Thames had this past season. Jones would be a role player (playing against lefties and as a PH). The one thing he has over Thames is that Jones is a way better outfielder. He'll play some games out there but he's in no way going to be a regular as a Yankee.

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

Let the Yankees have him, the more broken-down aging hitters they have, the better for the rest of the American League.

[Navster]

For you Wolvie

Jim Thome staying with Twins

Free-agent slugger Jim Thome and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3 million, sources tell ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

A conference call will be held later Friday to announce the deal.

The Texas Rangers also were interested in Thome, who spent last season in Minnesota after signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract last February. He spent most of his time with the Twins as the designated hitter, hitting .283 with 25 homers and 59 RBIs in 276 at-bats.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6021966

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by NavsterKing

For you Wolvie

Jim Thome staying with Twins



http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6021966

Sounds like the Rangers drove up the price on him a bit but we still got him back, fantastic news!

[Jellybeans]

I'm so happy the Yankees signed Rafael Soriano . He will probably be the set-up man for Mariano Rivera!

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

I'm so happy the Yankees signed Rafael Soriano . He will probably be the set-up man for Mariano Rivera!

And his successor (whenever Mo hangs it up). Now our pen is starting to look a whole lot better. All we need is at least one more solid starter and we'll be set.

[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

And his successor (whenever Mo hangs it up). Now our pen is starting to look a whole lot better. All we need is at least one more solid starter and we'll be set.

Who do you think the Yanks will sign next ?

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

Who do you think the Yanks will sign next ?

What big names are still available? I can't think of any big free agents left. Of course they could stil pull off a trade or two.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

And his successor (whenever Mo hangs it up). Now our pen is starting to look a whole lot better. All we need is at least one more solid starter and we'll be set.

Even with another starter Burnett would be your #4 guy. Do you really feel confortable with a rotation of Sabathia, Hughes, Burnett and a mismash of scrubs/rookies?

[Jellybeans]

Ivan Nova will probably be a starting pitcher and he is a great pitcher!

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

Ivan Nova will probably be a starting pitcher and he is a great pitcher!

That's a ridiculous statement. To be a "great pitcher" you have to actually accomplish something in the big league. There's a big difference between AAA minor league ball and MLB. I remember when everyone was gushing over Joba when he got called up to the Yankees. Nobody calls him great anymore.

Ivan Nova
Career statistics
(through 2010 season)

Win–loss record 1-2
Earned run average 4.50
Strikeouts 26

[Navster]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

I'm so happy the Yankees signed Rafael Soriano . He will probably be the set-up man for Mariano Rivera!

damn $35 mil for a set up man? thats a lot of money to pay middle relief.. Not my money but damn

[sfmarine]

I'm curious what will happen with Joba..my guess is he'll be a starter again. For..the 4th time? I've lost count. I do miss the old days of '07..he was amazing when he first got called up..except for all those darn bugs.