2012-2013 MLB Off-Season Thread

[Beef]

But the guy he responded to didn't say Nolasco.

I know, but tjfla

[Cambridge]

Can't think of where else to put this, but there have been a number of recent articles relating to the CBA and draft pick compensation.

I just wanted to check whether under the current rules the only available offer to a free agent can be the qualifying offer $13.3 (or thereabouts this year). In previous years arbitration figures could be significantly higher for departing free agents, does this really hurt those free agents only ever likely to get AAV of <$15mil?

Guys like Kyle Lohse are complaining about the distinct disadvantage of the compensation pick qualifying offer. I think they/he might have a point if they are generally worth more than $13 in a free market without compensation, but not the superstar worth giving up a mid first rounder for.

[THE_REAL_MIBS]

The opening night game for this year is the Astros and the Rangers. Because, you know, everyone wants to watch the Astros get their asses kicked.

[Ramp]

They'll probably win

[emkayseven]

and everyone the next day will be talking about how the rangers hould have tried harder to keep hamilton and sign greinke

[Miamarlin21]

Former Marlins prospect Jai Miller is going to Alabama to play safety.

[Miamarlin21]

Dontrelle Willis is coming out of retirement! He signed a minor league deal with the club that drafted him, the Chicago Cubs.

[HUGG]

Use of exclamation point is definitely debatable

[emkayseven]

I'm more excited about Jai Miller

[Miamarlin21]

Texas finally signed someone. Lance Berkman.

[Miamarlin21]

Astros top prospect Jonathan Singleton suspended 50 games for weed. What an idiot.

[Bobbob1313]

No.

What a stupid system.

[emkayseven]

what bobbob said

[Ramp]

yup tarded system

[Chewford]

Well he shouldnt have smoked weed if he knew the consequences. Just like its stupid that stupid that Singapore will hang you by the throat until your neck breaks for possession, youre also kinda stupid for having the drugs when the consequences were quite clear.