i am wondering, if Dan Haren does retire, i wonder is there is a provision

in the trade that the trade gets cancel??

 

No. The Marlins are off the hook, I believe. That was worked out before it went through.

No. The Marlins are off the hook, I believe. That was worked out before it went through.

so the prospect that the marlin sent will be sent back, right?

so the prospect that the marlin sent will be sent back, right?

 

No, I just meant the marlins are off the hook for the cash. The players involved aren't going back.

No, I just meant the marlins are off the hook for the cash. The players involved aren't going back.

 

oh ok, i knew that the dodgers are or were paying for his salary. i just wasn't sure

if the trade gets cancel.

 

thanks.

Jim Bowden ‏@JimBowden_ESPN 2h2 hours ago

 

If @Ken_Rosenthal report is true that Shields has 5yrs $110m on the table from someone..then he should take it before they change their mind

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN 6m6 minutes ago

 

The Phillies announced they have signed Aaron Harang to a one-year, $5 million deal.

 

Jim Bowden ‏@JimBowden_ESPN 2h2 hours ago

 

If @Ken_Rosenthal report is true that Shields has 5yrs $110m on the table from someone..then he should take it before they change their mind

 

This could not be further than the truth. My god that is an overpay.

 

just read Buddy Carlyle just sign with the mets.

 

i was really hoping that the sox will tie him up to a minor deal or something.

 

a really nice arm can be used sparingly.

 

oh well.

No, I just meant the marlins are off the hook for the cash. The players involved aren't going back.

 

They aren't on the hook for the cash though. The Dodgers are only paying $10M if he is a Marlin. If the Marlins trade him somewhere, then that new team pays the $10M, unless the Marlins send some money over, obviously. Dodgers made a smart move knowing they would pretty much never have to pay that $10M.

They aren't on the hook for the cash though. The Dodgers are only paying $10M if he is a Marlin. If the Marlins trade him somewhere, then that new team pays the $10M, unless the Marlins send some money over, obviously. Dodgers made a smart move knowing they would pretty much never have to pay that $10M.

 

This article from Fox sports says differently.

 

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Miami-m...an-haren-010515

 

The 34-year-old Haren wants to pitch close to his family in Southern California, and the Marlins knew that when they acquired him in a seven-player deal. He's considering retirement but is working out this winter and preparing to pitch just as he has done in the past.

Haren is under contract for $10 million this year. Even if he's traded again or retires, the Marlins will still receive cash from the Dodgers believed to equal his salary.

Yankees re-signed Stephen Drew

John McDonald retired. Only noteworthy because there are now only 20 players left from the 1900's still playing in MLB.

John McDonald retired. Only noteworthy because there are now only 20 players left from the 1900's still playing in MLB.

 

This would make for awesome trivia if you have the list.

 

 

This would make for awesome trivia if you have the list.

Some of these guys may be retiring or not sign, and I'm not including Andruw Jones, who I don't if he's still playing in Asia.

 

Beltre will probably end up being the last one.

 

Alex Rodriguez

Jason Giambi

Latroy Hawkins

Jamey Wright

Bartolo Colon

Torii Hunter

David Ortiz

Carlos Beltran

Adrian Beltre

Bruce Chen

Alex Gonzalez

AJ Pierzynski

Aramis Ramirez

AJ Burnett

Buddy Carlyle

Kyle Farnsworth

Tim Hudson

Jose Molina

Joe Nathan

Randy Wolf

John McDonald retired. Only noteworthy because there are now only 20 players left from the 1900's still playing in MLB.

 

Even more noteworthy, he was once traded for himself.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 1h1 hour ago

 

#Pirates hire Jamey Carroll as special assistant to baseball operations, meaning that he has officially retired.

D-Backs still interested in James Shields. GM Dave Stewart on why Shields likes what the org is doing (emphasis mine): "I think James is a throwback guy by the way he goes about his business and the innings he pitches. I think the fact that Tony (La Russa) is here and that we have more baseball people - he probably sees us as a true baseball team vs. some of the other teams out here that are geared more towards analytics and those type of things."

 

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/...udget/21696949/

D-Backs still interested in James Shields. GM Dave Stewart on why Shields likes what the org is doing (emphasis mine): "I think James is a throwback guy by the way he goes about his business and the innings he pitches. I think the fact that Tony (La Russa) is here and that we have more baseball people - he probably sees us as a true baseball team vs. some of the other teams out here that are geared more towards analytics and those type of things."

 

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/...udget/21696949/

 

So true baseball teams restrict players' diets?

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 2h2 hours ago

 

Wandy Rodriguez Fails Physical With Phillies; To Sign With Braves http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=45949

Gattis is now an Astro.

 

"The Astros have reportedly agreed to acquire Braves catcher/outfielder Evan Gattis. In return, Atlanta will acquire a trio of prospects: righties Michael Foltynewicz and Andrew Thurman as well as third baseman Rio Ruiz."

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/01/astr...van-gattis.html

 

Houston is having a nice off season so far. They just might put the Rangers in the ALW cellar this year.

How many catchers does Houston have now??? Unless Gattis isn't going to play catcher for them. Corner OF or DH?

How many catchers does Houston have now??? Unless Gattis isn't going to play catcher for them. Corner OF or DH?

ALL. THE .CATCHERS

 

I think he will be playing another position.

Edited January 14, 201511 yr by Dick Allen

So true baseball teams restrict players' diets?

Most pro teams have a dietary plan for their athletes. Most colleges as well. AZ was just a little overboard in the way they reinforced it.

D-Backs still interested in James Shields. GM Dave Stewart on why Shields likes what the org is doing (emphasis mine): "I think James is a throwback guy by the way he goes about his business and the innings he pitches. I think the fact that Tony (La Russa) is here and that we have more baseball people - he probably sees us as a true baseball team vs. some of the other teams out here that are geared more towards analytics and those type of things."

 

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/...udget/21696949/

 

 

I'm sure Billy Beane must be laughing at that one, as they were teammates in Oakland (briefly).

 

Andrew Freidman out in LA must be getting a chuckle, and AJ Preller out in SD, too.

 

 

I'm starting to think quite a few people around baseball are going to be very happy to see LaRussa fall flat on his face.

Ruh roh, Houston may have a problem...

 

"5:18pm: Drellich also adds that the biggest concerns heading into Gattis’ physical are his back and right knee, and the concern is fairly significant. While Drellich’s previous report that we may not yet know the identity of all players in the deal created a wide range of speculation, he now adds that B.J. Upton is not in the deal. Astros righty Vincent Velasquez was discussed, however Drellich notes that Velasquez has his own health issues "

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/01/astr...van-gattis.html

 

Sounds like the deal is on hold until the results of Gattis' physical are known. Also notes that the Rangers could come into play if the Astros deal falls through.