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We have declined our 2016 option on Ryan Raburn, making him a free agent.

 

We wish Ryan the best of luck!

 

SIGN HIM AND BENCH HIM

SIGN HIM AND BENCH HIM

 

Addition by subtracting him from the rest of the AL Central.

SIGN HIM AND BENCH HIM

 

Cheap option to platoon with LaRoche!

Honestly I'm not sure why they passed on his option. They'd get $3M worth of production out of him in just 19 games...

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansa...le43011408.html

 

 

I just want to see what Greg will do if the White Sox bring back Rios to play RF.

 

 

Of course, Guthrie was mostly famous for being completely unbeatable for the White Sox, especially in 2012...so that's kind of the Ryan Raburn Effect as a cheap back end of the rotation option to protect in case Danks is dealt and Erik Johnson/Montas falter.

 

 

Looks like Alex Gordon is angling for $100 million and five years, the Royals are probably only willing to go three years and $60-70 million with an option for a fourth year. You definitely don't want to be paying players these days for declining production (or future production based on prime year numbers) past age 35.

 

 

Those two moves (Rios/Guthrie) are going to cost KC $4.7 million in buyouts. There's also a mutual option at $10 million for Kris Medlen, and then the Royals will do everything they can to keep Madson (since Holland will miss most or all of next season), Zobrist and 50/50 on pitcher Chris Young. They have insurance for Madson in the form of Hochevar moving to the 7th and Herrera to the 8th.

 

They still owe Omar Infante $18 million, so that's almost $23 million they're going to eat.

 

Of course, JR has been unwilling to do the same in the past with players like Dunn, Danks and now LaRoche, at least not until the final few months of the contract (Keppinger, Bonifacio and Downs are lower priced exceptions.)

Edited November 5, 201510 yr by caulfield12

You have your Guthrie's mixed up- this one's Jeremy, not Mark.

 

And damn, Infante's contract is so ugly.

Oops, the memory starts to go in your 40's.

 

Too many names blended over 30-35 years of following the sport.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansa...le43011408.html

 

 

I just want to see what Greg will do if the White Sox bring back Rios to play RF.

 

 

Of course, Guthrie was mostly famous for being completely unbeatable for the White Sox, especially in 2012...so that's kind of the Ryan Raburn Effect as a cheap back end of the rotation option to protect in case Danks is dealt and Erik Johnson/Montas falter.

 

 

Looks like Alex Gordon is angling for $100 million and five years, the Royals are probably only willing to go three years and $60-70 million with an option for a fourth year. You definitely don't want to be paying players these days for declining production (or future production based on prime year numbers) past age 35.

 

 

Those two moves (Rios/Guthrie) are going to cost KC $4.7 million in buyouts. There's also a mutual option at $10 million for Kris Medlen, and then the Royals will do everything they can to keep Madson (since Holland will miss most or all of next season), Zobrist and 50/50 on pitcher Chris Young. They have insurance for Madson in the form of Hochevar moving to the 7th and Herrera to the 8th.

 

They still owe Omar Infante $18 million, so that's almost $23 million they're going to eat.

 

Of course, JR has been unwilling to do the same in the past with players like Dunn, Danks and now LaRoche, at least not until the final few months of the contract (Keppinger, Bonifacio and Downs are lower priced exceptions.)

 

Wrong guy, dude.....

 

NM...I see it's been pointed out.

Edited November 5, 201510 yr by Ballz-n-Strikes

Oops, the memory starts to go in your 40's.

 

Too many names blended over 30-35 years of following the sport.

 

No it doesn't. Speak for yourself. I just hit 40 and I can't remember a time in my life where things have been this easy to recollect.

 

Stop writing as if you speak for "fans" or "40 year olds"...

 

You don't.

 

If the Sox make a play for "Upton"...will you know which one before you post a lecture?

Edited November 5, 201510 yr by Ballz-n-Strikes

No it doesn't. Speak for yourself. I just hit 40 and I can't remember a time in my life where things have been this easy to recollect.

 

Stop writing as if you speak for "fans" or "40 year olds"...

 

You don't.

 

If the Sox make a play for "Upton"...will you know which one before you post a lecture?

 

On the same side of the coin you can stop talking as if you speak for the site. You dont.

I know I was the one who pointed it out, but it was an honest mistake. No need to take it any farther.

No it doesn't. Speak for yourself. I just hit 40 and I can't remember a time in my life where things have been this easy to recollect.

 

Stop writing as if you speak for "fans" or "40 year olds"...

 

You don't.

 

If the Sox make a play for "Upton"...will you know which one before you post a lecture?

Good grief, did Caulfield kick your puppy? Relax, it was on honest mistake.

 

Caulfield, stop kicking puppies around here, MMMKay!

I guess I need Bradley Cooper's magical Limitless pills...

I expect a big bounce back in Washington next year with Maddux around.

 

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS 3h3 hours ago

 

Dusty mentions they've hired Davey lopes for coaching staff. Mike maddux is nats new pitching coach. Nice start.

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 2h2 hours ago

 

Aramis Ramirez Announces Retirement From MLB http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/aram...ez-retires.html …

It won't be Samardzija, but I predict this year will be the first someone accepts the QO.

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 2h2 hours ago

Royals announce they've picked up options on Alcides Escobar and Wade Davis, while declining their option on Jonny Gomes.

Royals also announce they are making a qualifying offer to Alex Gordon.

Worth noting that the Royals have attractive team options these next two seasons for Escobar (first two FA years).

 

2018 is going to be the beginning of their rebuild. Two year window left.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago

#Rays announce trade: They acquire SS Miller, 1B/OF Morrison and RHR Farquhar from #Mariners for RHP Karns, LHP Riefenhauser, OF Powell.

 

First major trade of the year. I like the Rays side to this deal. I like Miller and Farquhar. Rays really only gave up Karns.

Edited November 6, 201510 yr by SoxPride18

So much for the Miller as Alexei Ramirez replacement idea...

I'm liking that for the Rays

Didn't expect a trade so soon let alone six player deal.

Re: Mariners/TB trade -- GMs say there is a ton of trade conversation going on right now.

https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/662454622620094468

 

Can't wait to see what Hahn is doing

Edited November 6, 201510 yr by WhiteSoxLifer

I expect a busy offseason. This team sucks and needs some fresh blood. Get going Hahn

Re: Mariners/TB trade -- GMs say there is a ton of trade conversation going on right now.

https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/662454622620094468

 

Can't wait to see what Hahn is doing

 

Wonder if we'll get some more activity next week during the GM meetings.