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O's decline option on Nick Markakis

Koji Uehera back to the Red Sox 2 years/18 million.

Rafael Soriano and Mike Adams contracts got declined also. Not saying I'd sign either, but interesting bullpen pieces. Adams last 2 years, although hurt, did have 56% ground ball rate. Fits what Hahn is trying to do.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 06:13 PM) For some reason, I keep thinking Samardzija might be their main target this offseason. I'm not a fan, but could a deal look like Anderson, Beck and Viciedo for him? I'm a Samardzija fan, one because my cousin is best friends with him. But, I would not trade Anderson for Samardzija even if he did sign an extension.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 05:17 PM) Word is that Theo was in Florida the week before Maddon opted out Probably told him he had that opt out clause that Maddon didn't even know about.

Rasmus sucks. Had a good year last year and then in his second season was good. Since then strikeouts have gone up (33%) and walks have gone down.

Feel bad for Renteria for when they make this move. I just will never have respect for the Cubs for Theo.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 29, 2014 -> 12:25 PM) From the MLBTradeRumors chat on Adam Lind: Comment From Bret Although it could be nothing, the Jays claiming Justin Smoak adds, um, smoke, to the Adam Lind rumours. Who are some teams you see as landing spots for him, and what can the Jays hope for in return? 2:01 Steve Adams: I don't think it's nothing. Smoak's going to make nearly $3MM next season -- they're basically giving him Lind's roster spot in my mind. Tigers, White Sox, Mariners all make some sense for Lind. I don't know that the return is enormous, but I think you can get something along the lines of a bullpen piece or a solid, if somewhat unspectacular prospect back. Fourth/fifth starter type of ceiling that's a bit of a ways off from the Majors? Mike Recchia.

What a pathetic performance.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 28, 2014 -> 04:12 PM) Richards is used to 17+ mins a game, at least last yr. before then more like 19+ mins. second, I would like to see Saad plus Sharp with Richards a little more. I think Versteeg days along with Bickell day being numbered. Versteeg has played real well this season....

7-1 in my money league.

Yeah I wonder when we will find out what we get back for Beckham.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 28, 2014 -> 10:46 AM) Gordon Wittenmeyer from the Sun-Times says that Jon Lester and Jake Peavy is a package deal to the Cubs in the offseason. Not too surprising. Good luck to the Cubs.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Oct 27, 2014 -> 04:14 PM) 5 IP 2 hits 1 ER 1 BB 3 Ks for Montas. So for our AFL all stars so far that's 26.2 15 hits 4 ER 9 BB 29 Ks....0 HRs The kid is just impressive.

White Sox resign Jermey Farrell

Bassitt and Montas make the AFL All Star game. Lindor and Seager over Anderson.

Wow. In absolute shock. RIP Oscar Taveras.

Would you guys be interested in Cespedes if he can sign an extension? Olney tweeted that he thinks they'll trade him now because he switched agents. Again, I know he's not a lefty bat, but its something to consider because I think I'd sign Adam LaRoche to a 2 year deal too.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 24, 2014 -> 07:30 AM) I was one of those people. I thought the transfer were for bad behavior or grades or something. They still could be. Don't know. I'd rather not offer then. If he was transferring just to transfer, I'm okay with it. And I know he's a bit of a YouTube legend and stuff, but I've never read anything to say he's a ballhog. Everything I've heard is that he's as true as a pg as you can get. Heard the same thing. His videos show off his passing ability too.

So with the Rays GM and Maddon leaving, you think a possible rebuild/fire sale is on its way in TB? This is just pure speculation on my part. But, I would be interested in Longoria, Cobb, McGee, Jennings and Joyce. What are your guys thoughts on this? I think out of those, Cobb, McGee, and Joyce make the most sense for this team. Obviously Longoria does, but that would require a huge package of players. Again, just pure speculation on my part. Stir up conversation again.

Illinois just offered Morgan Park PG Marcus LoVett. 4* recruit with offers from Kansas, DePaul and Tennessee so far. He has stated that he wants to stay in Illinois to play college basketball. This kid has tremendous handles and is a true PG. Go watch his mix tapes on youtube. Unreal.

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Oct 23, 2014 -> 07:56 PM) Doctor in NY tests positive for Ebola. And he rode the Subway yesterday. Possibly could infect more.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 23, 2014 -> 05:39 PM) Geez Heyward is only going to be 26? I feel like he's been around for 10 years. And Upton is only 27. Just turned 27 too. I'd make an offer for Upton definitely.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 23, 2014 -> 12:33 PM) Was Eaton's defense really that good? Did you watch any Sox games this past year?

I think the voting goes like this. SS Escobar, Alexei, Hardy. Even though I think Alexei should win, but the Royals. CF Eaton, Bradley Jr, Jones