December 23, 20169 yr They really only needed to get healthy to improve dramatically for 2017. It'll be interesting to see what the Tigers and Royals do.
December 23, 20169 yr Indians have the division by the balls for the next couple of years. Good for them (but still !@#$ the Indians)
December 23, 20169 yr That might help the dominoes fall a bit around the league I hope. Looking at you Fraz.
December 23, 20169 yr QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 09:56 PM) They really only needed to get healthy to improve dramatically for 2017. It'll be interesting to see what the Tigers and Royals do. They are both rebuilding if this offseason is any indication. It's the Indians division to lose, no question.
December 23, 20169 yr QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 08:09 PM) They are both rebuilding if this offseason is any indication. It's the Indians division to lose, no question. The Royals will definitely try to contend, but if they are done by the break, Moustakas, Cain, Hosmer, and every pitcher will be out there.
December 23, 20169 yr Smart move by the Tribe. They have no competition in the ALC but they have to make sure they stay competitive with Boston, Toronto, Houston and Texas. I'll be shocked if the Tribe aren't ahead of 2nd place by at least 15+ games when the deadline comes up. They should literally walk away from everyone in the ALC in '17.
December 23, 20169 yr QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 08:09 PM) They are both rebuilding if this offseason is any indication. It's the Indians division to lose, no question. I'm thinking the same thing. I think every team not named Cleveland will be hoping certain players perform well enough to be traded in July. The ALC will look like Walmart on Black Friday. " It's the July 31st American League Central Black Monday Event: Everything Is On Sale Now!" I just hope it doesn't turn into the $5 or less DVD bin.
December 23, 20169 yr The Tribe should seriously thank Oakland for jumping into the mix and making the choice much easier for EE. Edited December 23, 20169 yr by BlackSox13
December 23, 20169 yr I bet Detroit is better than we expect. Royals too. Agreed. And never rule out a team with two Hall of Famers on it.
December 23, 20169 yr Wow, that is like half of what he was looking for to start with. He turned down 4/$80m from the Jays. Him and Bautista both screwed themselves.
December 23, 20169 yr QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) He turned down 4/$80m from the Jays. Him and Bautista both screwed themselves. That's pretty much what he got from cleveland with a guaranteed playoff run.
December 23, 20169 yr QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) He turned down 4/$80m from the Jays. Him and Bautista both screwed themselves. He can still get that with the Indians if his optio gets picked up (probably won't though). This deal is a bargain for the Indians.
December 23, 20169 yr QUOTE (Con te Giolito @ Dec 22, 2016 -> 08:35 PM) Frazier market will probably start heating up a little. Hopefully, but there are still plenty of options in Trumbo and Bautista.
December 23, 20169 yr That's pretty much what he got from cleveland with a guaranteed playoff run. He still has $20m less in guaranteed money than he would've staying in Toronto.
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