2011-2012 MLB Off-Season Thread

[Erick]

I honestly think Francisco may end up being just as good of a closer the next 3 years as Bell

It's possible.

[Ralph]

They'll try and flip them midseason.

[Erick]

true, they should ignore the fact to improve

By signing three relievers, one of them being Jon Rauch?

[Metes]

You know what, for the extra $3 mil per I'd take Bell

[Ramp]

By signing three relievers, one of them being Jon Rauch?

when they trade him at midseason for a nice prospect, it will work out

[Metes]

The Metes had the second worst NL bullpen last year, it is an area of concern

They won't be scoring a lot, so they'll need to hold games close as much as possible

[Erick]

when they trade him at midseason for a nice prospect, it will work out

They might be able to do that with the two other two, but Jon Rauch kinda sucks.

[Metes]

I like that we're now shitting on them for doing what the Marlins have done each of the last 6 years

[Ramp]

They might be able to do that with the two other two, but Jon Rauch kinda sucks.

You're asking him to be good for 2-3 months. He's done it before, he can do it again.

[Metes]

Any reliever racking up saves = valuable trade chip

[Erick]

Your asking him to be good for 2-3 months. He's done it before, he can do it again.

He's going to be, what? A 7th inning guy? For some reason, they gave him 3.5 million. He was dreadful last year. An extreme flyball pitcher, not young, not a power arm.

If they trade him, it'll probably be for a lot of nothing.

At least the other two have upside. Not sure why the Giants made that trade, really.
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Any reliever racking up saves = valuable trade chip

Right. That's not gonna be Jon Rauch's role for the Mets, apparently. That's a waste of money by them.

Is Parnell starting next year?

[HUGG]

McLouth back to Pittsburgh on a 1 year deal

[Party]

Mets got worse yes?

[THE_REAL_MIBS]

@Jon_Heyman: #reds talking to #rays about tampas starters. Have inquired on james shields. price tag surely high. Davis, niemann not as high

/Twitter

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Jon_Heyman Jon Heyman
#brewers probably most aggressive so far on aramis. Great protection for braun should prince leave. Phillies not as likely