No doubt that Verlander had an amazing year last season, his best in a while, but he will be 34 before the seasons starts and still makes $28M a year for through age 36 season, plus a $22M vesting option for age 37 season.

 

Obviously not saying he's a salary dump, but I feel like the Dodgers can hold on to their top pieces if they wanted Verlander. The worst part would be it's one less suitor to drive up prices for Sale and Q for the Red Sox/Yankees/Astros/Rangers, etc.

 

I think the Dodgers are better off with Sale. They are so hell bent on getting a big name pitcher without paying the full cost of one though. That's why they went after Greinke at the deadline. Money be damned to Friedman, he cares about his prospects a little too much though.

 

 

Let's hope Detroit apparently tearing down doesn't cause KW to reconsider the organization's approach this offseason....Verlander to LA makes sense as well because of career opportunities for Kate Upton out there.

VMart might be the perfect DH to replace Ortiz. CBA needs to get done. Once it's done more free agents sign with the rich teams who need to worry about luxury tax thresholds.

Sources: The Danny Valencia-for-Paul Blackburn trade between Seattle and Oakland is a 1 for 1 and is official.

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/797540139551653892

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 9h9 hours ago Sources: Brandon Phillips is more willing to consider waiving no-trade clause this offseason than last, with only 1 year left on deal. @MLB

 

 

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 34m34 minutes ago Dexter Fowler To Reject Qualifying Offer http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/dexter-fowler-to-reject-qualifying-offer.html …://http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/...ng-offer.html …

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 1h1 hour ago

 

Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner Will Reject Qualifying Offer http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/kenl...ying-offer.html …

Who else are we waiting on? Walker (who I think may take it or sign an extension with the Mets) and ?

 

Edit: Hellickson is the last guy that I forgot about.

 

Hellickson accepted his QO....so there goes one of the best couple arms on the FA market....to the Phillies. Only good news for the Sox.

Hellickson accepted his QO....so there goes one of the best couple arms on the FA market....to the Phillies. Only good news for the Sox.

 

Perfect.

Neil Walker also accepted.

Officially rejected QO:

 

Yoenis Cespedes

Mark Trumbo

Edwin Encarnacion/Jose Bautista

Justin Turner/Kenley Jansen

Ian Desmond

Dexter Fowler

 

Officially accepted the QO:

Jeremy Hellickson

Neil Walker

 

Edit: the order above is the order where their spot would be in the draft.

Edited November 14, 20169 yr by soxfan2014

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 4m4 minutes ago

Sources: #Tigers, #SFGiants have had recent discussions about a J.D. Martinez trade. @MLBNetwork @MLB

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 18h18 hours ago Chicago, IL Dexter Fowler camp said to be looking for a four year contract ,as he declines qualifying offer from Cubs

 

 

Braves are aggressively swapping offers for starting pitchers. Rival officials think Braves and Astros will add the most help this winter.

https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/798941952020344832

John Danks plans on pitching in 2017. Good comeback candidate.

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/798968569199464448

John Danks plans on pitching in 2017. Good comeback candidate.

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/798968569199464448

 

I know someone will throw some money at him and all, but I have no idea how you call him a comeback candidate. He has been the same pitcher for 5 full seasons now.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 9m9 minutes ago

Sources: #Dodgers, #Tigers have been in contact regarding possible Ian Kinsler trade. Kinsler has partial no-trade clause. @MLB @MLBNetwork

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 9m9 minutes ago

Sources: #Dodgers, #Tigers have been in contact regarding possible Ian Kinsler trade. Kinsler has partial no-trade clause. @MLB @MLBNetwork

 

#Tigers have interest in #Dodgers prospect Cody Bellinger, sources say. Has 1.012 OPS in AFL and is what they want: young LHH with power.

https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/798970604674285574

 

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 2h2 hours ago #Tigers note: They do not have insurance relief on Prince Fielder’s contract, so they owe $6M in 2017 in connection with that trade. @MLB

 

 

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 2h2 hours ago 12/1 CBA expiration date wreaking havoc on FA process. Teams/agents not sure of luxury tax threshold. One agent: "Should've expired 11/1".

 

 

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 2h2 hours ago 12/1 CBA expiration date wreaking havoc on FA process. Teams/agents not sure of luxury tax threshold. One agent: "Should've expired 11/1".

 

Agreed! Very stupid to have it expire a month into the off-season.

I know someone will throw some money at him and all, but I have no idea how you call him a comeback candidate. He has been the same pitcher for 5 full seasons now.

 

Who knows what a half year off could do for him though. I wouldn't expect any more than he gave the last 2-3 years but he would be worth some team taking a flyer on with a low guaranteed money, incentive based contract.

Multiple @MLB team execs say trade talks on starting pitchers have been intense throughout industry over past 24-48 hours. @MLBNetwork

https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/799293942646775808

Why @MLB trade talks heavy on starting pitchers? Big names available, light SP free-agent market, slow pace of FA market overall due to CBA.

https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/799323056565002240

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 32m32 minutes ago

 

With little SP available this winter, #Marlins could shift course and set sights on Kenley Jansen, per @JonHeyman: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/marl...ley-jansen.html …

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 57m57 minutes ago

 

Diamondbacks name Ron Gardenhire bench coach.