So, The Orioles were unable/unwiling to retain Markakis, Nelson Cruz, and Delmon - and they missed out on Melky Cabrera and Torii Hunter. They have to be in the market to sign Alex Rios and/or Colby Rasmus now, right?

 

Considering how much they love Twins players, isn't Chris Parmelee a lock for Baltimore?  I know I've seen a couple of Chris Davis comparisons on this site before.

So, The Orioles were unable/unwiling to retain Markakis, Nelson Cruz, and Delmon - and they missed out on Melky Cabrera and Torii Hunter. They have to be in the market to sign Alex Rios and/or Colby Rasmus now, right?

 

Rumblings are getting stronger and stronger that they're willing to meet the Braves' demands on Justin Upton, which could be huge for the Braves (rumors were that the Braves were wanting Chance Sisco, one of Bundy/Harvey, and another piece from the Orioles for Upton, which initially sent the Orioles running).

Rumblings are getting stronger and stronger that they're willing to meet the Braves' demands on Justin Upton, which could be huge for the Braves (rumors were that the Braves were wanting Chance Sisco, one of Bundy/Harvey, and another piece from the Orioles for Upton, which initially sent the Orioles running).

 

I'll never understand anyone selling the farm for one year of a player.  I'd never do that unless I had a window to negotiate an extension as well.

Yankees get Chase Headley on a 4 year deal, the number of FA options at 3rd are pretty much all gone. Jed Lowrie or Asdrubal Cabrera could move if needed...

Rumblings are getting stronger and stronger that they're willing to meet the Braves' demands on Justin Upton, which could be huge for the Braves (rumors were that the Braves were wanting Chance Sisco, one of Bundy/Harvey, and another piece from the Orioles for Upton, which initially sent the Orioles running).

I've read that San Diego is also still in the running for Upton. . . will be interesting to see who offers the best deal, or if Atlanta decides to wait.

Houston Astros sign Jed Lowrie for 3 years

Buster Olney ‏@Buster_ESPN  · 4m4 minutes ago 
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with left-hander Brett Anderson, with $4m in possible incentives.

Pino just signed with KC?  I thought he was on our 40 man roster?  when did we designate him so he could be a free agent?

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/royals-sign-yohan-pino-to-major-league-deal-designate-casey-coleman.html

So much for getting Bret Anderson on a "make good" deal.  Holy smokes.

Rios to the Royals.  One year/$11 million.  Who wants this over Torri?

Rios to the Royals.  One year/$11 million.  Who wants this over Torri?

 

I want this in Atlanta.  Boo!

Rios to the Royals. One year/$11 million. Who wants this over Torri?

Torii has certainly been consistently better with the stick, although that is subject to change with 39-40 year olds. Alex is probably faster and better in the field, although ankle injuries don't tend to help there.

 

I don't see enough difference between the two to really worry about it. The Twins were able to get Torii to sign to play here. Hard to know if Rios would have been interested. Pretty clear that it would've taken more than 1/$11M.

 

I think both got more $$ than I would've expected. Same for Brett Anderson.

Marlins add Michael Morse on a two year deal

Padres offer a 1 year deal to Brandon Morrow

Everbody sitting down? The Yankees signed Cris Capuano for another year.

Jerry Crasnick ‏@jcrasnick  · 8m8 minutes ago 
Daniel Descalso's deal with #rockies guarantees him $3.6M over 2 yrs, says agent Steve Cantor.

Angels ‏@Angels  · 19m19 minutes ago 
Today the club acquired OF Matt Joyce from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for RHP Kevin Jepsen.

Everbody sitting down? The Yankees signed Cris Capuano for another year.

 

That team looks like a train wreck.  What a disaster.  How long are they going to be able to resist the urge not to bid on Scherzer or Shields?  I'd love for either to go there as I think both of them are time bombs.

Everbody sitting down? The Yankees signed Cris Capuano for another year.

 

Just an insurance policy if Tanaka can't start the season.

Mike Berardino ‏@MikeBerardino  · 9m9 minutes ago 
Still just ... Wow. "@BlairKerkhoff: Kendrys Morales: '15 $6.5 mil, '16 $9 mil, '17 $11 mil or $1.5 buyout on mutual opt w/ $750K per yr ”

Mike Berardino ‏@MikeBerardino  · 9m9 minutes ago 

Still just ... Wow. "@BlairKerkhoff: Kendrys Morales: '15 $6.5 mil, '16 $9 mil, '17 $11 mil or $1.5 buyout on mutual opt w/ $750K per yr ”

 

That deal makes my brain hurt.

That team looks like a train wreck.  What a disaster.  How long are they going to be able to resist the urge not to bid on Scherzer or Shields?  I'd love for either to go there as I think both of them are time bombs.

 

The Yankees are on the Boras's speed dial when things start to get interesting (teams are bidding) for Scherzer.  I think they have to be the favorites to land him and Boras is waiting for most of the mid level starters to sign so teams don't have other options.

Gavin Floyd signs one year deal with Cleveland

Orioles add lefty RP Wesley Wright - one year deal

Blue Jays add 1B/DH Daric Barton on a minor league deal - competition for Colabello

Gavin Floyd signs one year deal with Cleveland

Cleveland would be better off getting Cliff Floyd from MLB.tv

Cliff would probably hit more homers over 500 at bats, but I'd give Gavin the edge on the mound...

Cleveland would be better off getting Cliff Floyd from MLB.tv

 

Floyd was very good for Atlanta before a freak bone break ended his season.  I think a lot of people saw elbow, and they assumed ligament/muscle issues, but it's something that should be fine after healing.  He had his highest ERA+ and really, do you think the AL Central is really going to hurt his numbers?

Well, it might be more formidable this year than it was in the past - Melky, LaRoche, Abreu from Chicago; Arcia, Vargas, Mauer, Dozier, (Sano?) from the Twins; Miggy, V-Mart, Cespedes from Detroit; Gordon, Rios, Morales in theory can all hurt a pitchers numbers in a hurry.  Cleveland has a good middle of the order group too, though Floyd won't have to worry about that.

Sergio Romo returns to Giants on a 2 year deal