Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 7m7 minutes ago

 

#Tigers re-sign Joel Hanrahan to one-year, $1M major league deal with $2.5M available in incentives. First reported by @BNightengale.

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 1h1 hour ago

 

Four clubs still in the hunt for Russell Martin . 4-to 5 year deal $14 to $15 million a year likely .

Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 1h1 hour ago

 

Four clubs still in the hunt for Russell Martin . 4-to 5 year deal $14 to $15 million a year likely .

 

That's a lot better than what was rumored earlier ($85 million over 5 years).

 

I'd gladly take him at $14 million a year.

Edited November 14, 201411 yr by chw42

Per mlbtr...

 

 

 

9:36am: Heyman reports that the two sides are very serious about getting a deal done, suggesting that it could end up being for a whopping 13 years. The two sides are said to be on the same page regarding money, Heyman writes, but two non-monetary issues still need to be worked out: a no-trade clause and a potential opt-out clause midway through the deal. One source characterized the negotiations as being on the 10-yard line.

 

8:40am: ESPN’s Buster Olney hears that one possibility that has been discussed is a 12-year, $325MM contract (ESPN Insider required and recommended). Olney also wonders how the frightening, season-ending injury to Stanton has affected his perspective and influenced his willingness to accept a deal like this. As Olney notes, Stanton acknowledged after the injury that had the fastball which struck his face hit him just millimeters in a different direction, his injury could have been career-threatening.

 

MERCY!!!

 

It reminded me of Kirby Pucketts career ending fastball to the face. Scary stuff

It reminded me of Kirby Pucketts career ending fastball to the face. Scary stuff

 

The thing is, the glaucoma in Puckett didn't develop until months after the injury. He played in the Spring of '96 (and well) but developed a spot in his right eye towards the end. It turned into glaucoma.

The thing is, the glaucoma in Puckett didn't develop until months after the injury. He played in the Spring of '96 (and well) but developed a spot in his right eye towards the end. It turned into glaucoma.

 

It was an inglorious end to an amazing talent.

It reminded me of Kirby Pucketts career ending fastball to the face. Scary stuff

 

Dude was one of my favorite players to watch as a kid.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 7m7 minutes ago

 

Confirming: Burnett one-year deal with #Pirates is for $8.5M. Turned down $12.75M option with #Phillies. @jonheymancbs first with $$$.

 

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan 9m9 minutes ago

 

This says a lot: A.J. Burnett essentially paid $4.25M not to be a Phillie.

Jason Beck ‏@beckjason 32m32 minutes ago

 

Ilitch asked if this shows he's still in win-now mode. He checks wallet. "Yeah, I'm ok," he said. "I've got some 20s in here."

Jeremy Hellickson to the Backs

I was certain the Cubs would snag him.

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 26m26 minutes ago

 

#Dbacks acquire Jeremy Hellickson from #Rays 4 prospects SS Andrew Velazquez and OF Justin Williams. I have never seen either prospect play

Bernie Pleskoff ‏@BerniePleskoff 26m26 minutes ago

 

#Dbacks acquire Jeremy Hellickson from #Rays 4 prospects SS Andrew Velazquez and OF Justin Williams. I have never seen either prospect play

 

According to MLB, they were the Backs 11th and 13th rated prospects.

 

Velazquez was the player last year to reach base 70 straight games.

According to MLB, they were the Backs 11th and 13th rated prospects.

 

Velazquez was the player last year to reach base 70 straight games.

Velázquez is a hell of a talent. We'll be hearing his name in a few years.

Velázquez is a hell of a talent. We'll be hearing his name in a few years.

I'd bet money Williams turns out to be the better player down the road. And that's if either of them make it. Higher upside.

I'd bet money Williams turns out to be the better player down the road. And that's if either of them make it. Higher upside.

Guess we will find out down the road. Vazquez looks like he will be a hell raiser on the base paths, maybe a little switch hitting version Jose Altuve. I'd take em both on the Sox farm.

The ‪#‎Cubs‬ today acquired INF Tommy La Stella from the Braves along with Atlanta’s number four international signing bonus slot for RHP Arodys Vizcaino

 

https://www.facebook.com/Cubs/photos/a.4457...e=1&theater

 

 

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 5m5 minutes ago

 

Executives involved in bidding for Russell Martin believe #Cubs are clear front-runner. Deal expected to be in four-year, $64M range.

https://twitter.com/pgammo/status/534390714827018240

 

Russell Martin to Toronto. Sounds like an overpay.

https://twitter.com/pgammo/status/534390714827018240

 

Russell Martin to Toronto. Sounds like an overpay.

 

Extreme overpay

Heyward and Walden to St. Louis for Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins.

 

Damn.

 

Feel like MLB is going to blow their collective wad before the Winter Meetings again.

Edited November 17, 201411 yr by flavum

Bad few minutes for Cubs fans. That Heyward deal is nice

Good deal for Cardinals, as they had soured on Miller.

And people thought Hayward wasn't going to get traded. Wow, what a steal by the Cardinals.

This is why organizations like the Cardinals continue to compete year after year. What an absolutely phenomenal trade.