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Heard Josh Johnson is talking to 5-6 teams. Nothing imminent, but the Padres remain his first choice. https://twitter.com/dennistlin/status/533762664841744384 Pretty obvious why the Padres would be his first choice. But he might be a nice buy low guy for us.

Yeah it seems like finding a started is definitely on their list of things to do. I doubt they have Noesi pegged as the #3. Getting what we got from him this past season was reward enough. Let's not push it.

Cubs and the Rangers are out for sure.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 01:40 PM) What's OFAC and how long does clearance usually take? Office of Foreign Assets Control It'll probably take 60-90 days

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 15, 2014 -> 01:01 PM) I'm not saying he wouldn't be more valuable than Flowers, just that it's not worth trading anything particularly useful for that upgrade since it wouldn't be very big. Who were you thinking about? More than likely they'll want some of our infield prospects

It's probably going to take a while before he gets cleared

I want to know what high means as far as players wanted.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Nov 13, 2014 -> 03:16 PM) Doesn't necessarily mean he would want to play for a losing team and in that ballpark.. You would think after seeing the success of Abreu he would want to come here or a hitter's friendly park.. But it is probably all about the money with him and his agent Dont get me wrong I agree with all of that...but the show some pretty serious interest..who knows how much they offered.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Nov 13, 2014 -> 03:12 PM) Why would any hitter go to the Padres? If they do get him they must have offered him a lot more money and a starting position They met him with him I think 3 times. They seem pretty interested

I'll guess the Padres. But let us not forget...we didnt hear anything about Jose Abreu until he was close to signing. There was some speculation at first that we would be involved but nothing concrete. I dont think it will be us but it wouldnt be that surprising.

Pretty sure the answer is yes to both

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Nov 12, 2014 -> 05:53 PM) Rather sign three LHRP's for that money and see what you can get to stick. You seriously want to try that again?

You know I would be pissed as a Tigers fan looking at that. Cool win now...but good lord the next 5-10 years are going to absolutely suck

The Tigers owe Verlander,Martinez and Cabrera 78 million in 2018. They got about 2-3 years before all hell breaks loose.

Good very good

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 11, 2014 -> 11:22 AM) i am being perfectly honest here. would that be a fair deal? i am very guilty of over valuing the sox players and prospects. Yes it's absolutely fair. Keep in mind I've conferred with many other outsiders(of both teams) on this issue. Alexei's value should be high.

You just wait for the Mets to offer Wheeler straight up and you take it

I mean this seems like the Martinez catch all...so if someone want's to make another thread that's cool

Nick Cafardo @nickcafardo · 7h 7 hours ago Al Nero and staff ready to forward talks for clients Victor Martinez, Jason Hammel and Asdrubal Cabrera. https://twitter.com/nickcafardo Well that was quick

I've been discussing this with Met fans all day. They dont seem to realize it's going to take one of their top 4 for Alexei. Sorry it just is. Go find me a player with his health and production/value at SS that's available then give me a call.

I would take Nimmo,8-15 range player plus another interesting arm

1st move of the offseason. Probably the worst of the offseason when it's all said and done. Just stupid.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 12:19 PM) I wish we had a facepalm icon. I could use a few right now. You could use Google to find a facepalm picture. But you seem to have issues using a search function.

QUOTE (LDF @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 06:22 AM) and how are you getting this feeling, this thought?? Didnt I just go through explaining that?

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Nov 9, 2014 -> 01:55 AM) Oh he said to the public that this team doesn't suck? Woah boys, where do I get playoff tickets? Stop the presses, this changes everything! Shirley you can't be serious? Did you even read the article? Do you miss the obvious clues including the thread your posting in(not to mention the one below it)? I can see you just like to ignore information. Theo said the same thing about the Cubs weeks ago...they are meeting with Russell Martin next week but that's probably all bull crap right? Maybe do some actual research...heck a 5 second google search found that article. The quote is "Surely you can't be serious" btw