Matsuda would be interesting, but he'd want too much as a 32 year old and this team isn't ready to do anything with veteran guys.

 

He beat his previous high for HR's by 10 (35 to 25) because his team moved the fences in by 20 ft. He's won 3 gold gloves but K's 25% of the time. Since he is a FA there is no posting fee. Doubt he will cost much even in a FA class devoid of 3B options. If I had to guess I say a 2 year deal in the $6-8M range.

Personally, I think that article is full of s***. Their ceiling isn't $130 million unless ownership is putting $100 million into their pockets. The profited $70 million in 2014, and the number 2015 will be even bigger.

 

Exactly, they are just putting that out there as strategy in their negotiations. Why would they want everyone to know they have a lot of money and a lot of room to work with? That doesn't benefit them at all to have that out there.

MLB Daily Dish ‏@mlbdailydish 2h2 hours ago

 

The Cubs, Astros and Orioles are three teams showing early interest in Alex Gordon: http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2015/11/11/971..._source=twitter …

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 24m24 minutes ago

 

#Reds talking Phillips to #DBacks and other clubs. Would he go? Story:... http://fb.me/2AMLIUCDP

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 33m33 minutes ago

 

#Braves aggressively shopping OFers Bourn, Swisher, Maybin, one rival official says. Braves GM Coppolella denies that is case with Maybin.

Yankees PR Dept. ‏@YankeesPR 35s36 seconds ago

 

The @Yankees announced that they have acquired OF @AaronHicks31 from the Minnesota @Twins in exchange for C John Ryan Murphy.

Yankees PR Dept. ‏@YankeesPR 35s36 seconds ago

 

The @Yankees announced that they have acquired OF @AaronHicks31 from the Minnesota @Twins in exchange for C John Ryan Murphy.

 

Gardner will likely be dealt, with Seattle and Cubs as possibilities

Yankees PR Dept. ‏@YankeesPR 35s36 seconds ago

 

The @Yankees announced that they have acquired OF @AaronHicks31 from the Minnesota @Twins in exchange for C John Ryan Murphy.

 

That seems like an absolute steal for the Yankees.

That seems like an absolute steal for the Yankees.

Looks about equal to me.

What am I missing on Hicks?

Damn. A.J. is going back the Braves.

 

I wanted him back on the Sox.

Looks about equal to me.

What am I missing on Hicks?

 

What am I missing on Murphy? He seems like a backup. Hicks is more of an everyday player to me.

Personally, I think that article is full of s***. Their ceiling isn't $130 million unless ownership is putting $100 million into their pockets. The profited $70 million in 2014, and the number 2015 will be even bigger.

That was before interest expense and they have the biggest debt load in baseball.

That was before interest expense and they have the biggest debt load in baseball.

 

I count five teams who have a higher debt/valuation ratio.

 

http://www.forbes.com/mlb-valuations/list/

MLB Trade Rumors ‏@mlbtraderumors 12m12 minutes ago

 

Per @TNT_Mariners, the #Mariners are nearing a deal with catcher Chris Iannetta. Read more: http://bit.ly/1MoJvTI

I count five teams who have a higher debt/valuation ratio.

 

http://www.forbes.com/mlb-valuations/list/

Maybe because on I'm on my phone, but all I see are valuations there. Where are the debt numbers?

Maybe because on I'm on my phone, but all I see are valuations there. Where are the debt numbers?

 

It is the Debt/Value(%)

It is the Debt/Value(%)

I see it now by going to full site. Regardless, they still have the largest debt load (which is what I said) and likely the most interest expense as a result (which impacts their spending). Having the 5th highest debt ratio doesn't change that fact.

Edited November 12, 201510 yr by Chicago White Sox

Braves trading SS Simmons to NL West team?

Braves trading SS Simmons to NL West team?

 

I would love to get someone like him.

Braves trading SS Simmons to NL West team?

Rumor is that it's the Padres, but we'll see

I would love to get someone like him.

Same here. His defense would make the Sox a lot better, and his bat ain't too shabby either.

Rumor is that it's the Padres, but we'll see

The Padres and Braves seem to enjoy trying out each others' players.

Joaquin Benoit has just been traded to the Mariners.

 

Interesting.

No word on if Jim Thome was in the running.

 

Oakland Athletics ‏@Athletics 3h3 hours ago

 

#Athletics name Mark Kotsay as bench coach; Mike Aldrete moves to first base coach

Rasmus accepts Houston's qualifying offer.