2014 MLB Thread: No Noodles

[goblue96]

http://grantland.com/features/2014-mlb-trade-value-rankings-part-2/
Trade value part 2

A certain prospect who hasnt had 1 ab in the majors is in the top 20

I thought K Bryant got a September call up last season.

 

[Yankee151]

Yanks get Didi Gregorius. I like

 

[Gooksta]

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/11/8/7177555/2015-bill-james-handbook-cubs-projections

Bill james 2015 projections for the Cubs.. if the rookies/young guys come close to their projections.. Cubs will be an offensive juggernaut

 

[osick87]

Aren't James' projections rather optimistic. I usually look at ZIPS and Steamer

 

[Gooksta]

Aren't James' projections rather optimistic. I usually look at ZIPS and Steamer

Yes..but they arent that far off

 

[osick87]

I will say that I had no idea that Rizzo had that type of year last year.

 

[Gooksta]

I will say that I had no idea that Rizzo had that type of year last year.

Yeah.. he turned the corner. Mvp type player now.. castro really improved his plate discipline too. He isnt a free swinger anymore.

 

[Packfan]

Yes. Still looks positive but you need to pump the breaks a little bit.

 

[Gooksta]

These projections have a ton of strikeouts though.. yeesh

 

[osick87]

Here's the Steamer Projections

http://www.fangraphs.com/projections.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&type=steamer&team=17&players=0&sort=25,d

 

[Gooksta]

Good stuff

 

[Yankee151]

I heard the Cubbies might be going for Headley and moving Bryant to RF, thoughts?

 

[Packfan]

I think the Bryant to RF has died down, that was the talk about a year ago. They have been happy with his play at 3B in Iowa

 

[Gooksta]

I think the Bryant to RF has died down, that was the talk about a year ago. They have been happy with his play at 3B in Iowa

Bryant may ultimately have to move if and when Addison Russell comes up with Baez/Castro.. Theo and Jed have made subtle hints already about putting Bryant some time in the OF this coming year. in spring training he wasnt all that Great at third.. he has improved as the year went on.. but he played quite a bit of OF in college and with just how tall he is. i think he ultimately makes that move.. think Russell gets 3B when he gets called up - But maybe Baez busts out and the Cubs dont even have to worry about it.

But I think the Headley/Cubs Rumor is bogus leak from Headley's agent to get the Yanks to up their offer.

 

[ebarws6]

Cespedes, Donaldson, Moss all gone within 5 months. Life of an A's fan

 

[Gooksta]

Lester to allegedly decide by tomorrow

 

[R2D2]

I'm hoping he signs with the Giants, that way Ruben can work out a trade to give the Cubs Hamels and they'll get all your veterans.

 

[John Locke]

A Samardzija trade to the White Sox looks like it's close to being finalized.

 

[Packfan]

@TheFantasyFix: Here are Miguel Montero's 13 HR from '14 w/ an overlay of Wrigley Field:

 

[Packfan]

A Samardzija trade to the White Sox looks like it's close to being finalized.

The Sox would have the 8th, 9th &15th WAR pitchers in their rotation if they acquire Jeff S.

 

[John Locke]

They're adding David Robertson to their pen, too. Damn.

 

[ebarws6]

Lol @ ESPN, they tweeted out the Samardzija trade basing it off of something a fake Ken Rosenthal account made up. The deal is still on, but it's for Semien, Chris Bassit, and a third unknown player instead of the dudes they reported. Hooray journalism

http://deadspin.com/espn-duped-by-f...source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow



Edit: Looks like they've finally deleted the tweet lol

 

[goblue96]

Ryan Howard gains full 10-5 rights on May 2.

 

[Gooksta]

Giants feel they are in the backseat of negotiations for lester.. they dont like chances of landing him.. per bruce levine tweet

 

[Gooksta]

Olney just tweeted believes lester makes his decision tonight

 

[R2D2]

Lester to the Cubs.

 

[Hike]

Ryan Howard gains full 10-5 rights on May 2.

So Amaro waits until may 3 before he decides he wants to deal him.

 

[Gooksta]

FUCK YEAH BABY!!

 

[goblue96]

Congrats on getting J Lester.

 

[Packfan]

I really didn't think Boston would let Theo outbid them. So moist right now

 

[doh]

Did the Cubs just win the off-season?

 

[ebarws6]

Well they've already won the World Series next year

 

[John Locke]

Jimmy Rollins traded to the Dodgers.

 

[Gooksta]

I really want to punch ron darling in the face.. the Mets arent getting one of our SS.. stfu about it already

 

[R2D2]

Jimmy Rollins traded to the Dodgers.

Will miss him being a Phillie, but am happy he'll see the playoffs next year if he stays with them.

 

[goblue96]

Pirates obtain Antonio Bastardo from the Phils for minor league LHP J Rodriguez.

Wheeler Dealer RAJ.

 

[DeadMan]

Pirates obtain Antonio Bastardo from the Phils for minor league LHP J Rodriguez.

Wheeler Dealer RAJ.

 

[Orlando]

Padres acquire Kemp. I like bringing in a bat, but I think they sent too much. Kemp being 30 scares me a bit, but the Dodgers sent a lot of cash.

 

[Karl Hungus]

Cespedes to the Tigers for Rick Porcello. Seems... odd? I don't know. Meh.

 

[kella]

Now now, maybe Yoenis is going to be a relief pitcher.

 

[Orlando]

Miami is making moves too. Dee Gordon and now Latos.

 

[Gooksta]

Think they got fleeced on the gordon deal

 

[Gooksta]

Padres acquire Kemp. I like bringing in a bat, but I think they sent too much. Kemp being 30 scares me a bit, but the Dodgers sent a lot of cash.

I dont understand the trade myself.. is it a get to increase ticket sales?

 

[Yankee151]

Yankees aren't going to get a pitcher this winter, lulz

 

[goblue96]

Phils get minor league pitchers RHP Z Eflin and LHP T Windle from the Dodgers in the Rollins deal.

RAJ loading up on minor-league arms.

 

[Renegade]

Phils get minor league pitchers RHP Z Eflin and LHP T Windle from the Dodgers in the Rollins deal.

RAJ loading up on minor-league arms.

The abbreviation requirements are only for Cubs players.

 

[Orlando]

I dont understand the trade myself.. is it a get to increase ticket sales?

It's to hopefully score more runs

 

[Gooksta]

It's to hopefully score more runs

I know.. but to do what? Go from 70 to 73 wins?!?

 

[Yankee151]

Cubs fans getting cocky now I see

 

[Gooksta]

Cubs fans getting cocky now I see

Lol no.. but if your gonna suck.. suck all the way.. get that top talent in the draft.. winning 3 more games does shit for them right now