In the past few days, NY has made a splash in the FA Market signing 3 big infielders 2B Duffy Thielman, SS Glen Lowe, and 3B Duffy Thielman
Thielman batted .269/.348/.425 in 150 games between Nashville and San Diego last season. He signed a 5 yr/55 million dollar contract with the Patriots
Maxwell has hit .275/.354/.397 in 319 games for the Pagans in the past 2 seasons. He signed a 3 yr/26.4 mil contract
Lowe hit .279/.342/.372 for the Switchmen in 234 games over the past 2 seasons. He signed for 4 years and 25 million
Patriots GM pollet070 was available for comment
he said,
"New York Patriot fans will be watching a whole new ballgame this season. While maintaining the 6th lowest payroll in all of baseball Patriots owner "The Chief" made a big splash in the FA pool this off season. The Patriots earmarked 24 million for free agents. Coming off a season were the club had a dismal team batting average of .242, "The Chief" set about getting 3 quality position players. First to sign was former Switchman SS Glen Lowe. Glen will take over the SS duties that were shared last year between Ed Helton & Adam Larue.Second to put his John Hancock on a Patriot contract was former Pagan SS Max Maxwell. Max will be handling the hot corner for the Patriots this season. This means fan favorite William Maurer will be moving to CF.The third and last FA signing for the Patriots was Duffy Thielman. This will be Duffy's 4th club in 3 seasons. Most of Duffy's playing time was at SS but he will be sliding over to 2B when he puts on a Patriot uniform. This means last years regular 2B Clint Governale will be moving to RF.Diehard Patriot fans will definately need a scorecard when they enter the ballpark this season as they will be watching a whole new ballgame."
We will see if New York's aggressive approach improves the team's record in season 3
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
What is Boston doing?
New GM braddavis has been silent this off season, and people around the world wonder what he is up to. Moneyblog was able to check in with brad for some comments on his plans for the off season, as he planned to spend time picking the right coaches instead of moving around players.
When asked if any big moves would be coming brad said
"well maybe not - i'm conservative by nature so i'd rather build a solid team w/out free agency - never have signed a free agent in any world - and haven't seen any really good trade ops so far - this org is really thin & winning trades are usually made from surplus, which i don't have - so might just stand pat in s3, get a feel for the league & my team, then be a lot more active in s4!"
He went on to say
"put a lot into the coaching derby tho - would rather maximize what i have now while waiting for the right moves to make themselves known"
We should get to know brad better in his first season as GM of the Baysox after having a very successful run with the Kansas City Monarchs in Wailing Onions World. Boston ownership recruited him to bring victories, but they will be patient, as they have plenty of confidence in teh rookie GM.
When asked if any big moves would be coming brad said
"well maybe not - i'm conservative by nature so i'd rather build a solid team w/out free agency - never have signed a free agent in any world - and haven't seen any really good trade ops so far - this org is really thin & winning trades are usually made from surplus, which i don't have - so might just stand pat in s3, get a feel for the league & my team, then be a lot more active in s4!"
He went on to say
"put a lot into the coaching derby tho - would rather maximize what i have now while waiting for the right moves to make themselves known"
We should get to know brad better in his first season as GM of the Baysox after having a very successful run with the Kansas City Monarchs in Wailing Onions World. Boston ownership recruited him to bring victories, but they will be patient, as they have plenty of confidence in teh rookie GM.
Atlanta Aquires Brunette,Wright comments on off season
AP--Atlanta
Brunette was the Sprawl's biggest pickup this off season
The Sprawl aquired Patrick Brunette and stud leadoff hitter Rick Wight in exchange for 2B Alexander Henley(AAA), RP Juan Tavarez(AAA),SP/RP Ross Ramirez(ML),SP Davey Diaz(High A), and RP Reagan Devereaux(Low A) who was probobly the centerpiece of the deal. Toronto did not want to pay Brunette's future salary and felt they added a lot of depth to their minor league system. While the trade may be a benefit to them, it just means 2 more threats added to the world juggernaut, the Atlanta Sprawl.
GM jakaitis had time to comment on the Sprawl offseason earlier today. He said the following
mortgaged the farm to get him[Brunette], but the team is built for now. in for a penny, in for a pound... Right Wight was the guy I pursued first and I think he could score 150 runs as a vR platoon man... The guy I'll really miss going back to Toronto was Henley; he picked 2B Alexander Henley over the better looking 1B Danny Duran and I can't blame him... Brunnette came within a hairsbreadth if being dealt for New Orleans LF Jackie Wagner,
jakaitis but he wouldn't include an SP in the deal so it fell apart... There are grumblings within the syetm that Brunnette doesn't have the stuff of a top tier starter despite the fact he'll be one of the top 3-4 paid SPs in two years.... Sprawl got a Type A and a Type B in this draft to restock the farm. (already traded four players from the S1 draft)"
We should be hearing more buzz about the Sprawl soon, as they look to add a 2nd WS title to their trophy case
Brunette was the Sprawl's biggest pickup this off season
The Sprawl aquired Patrick Brunette and stud leadoff hitter Rick Wight in exchange for 2B Alexander Henley(AAA), RP Juan Tavarez(AAA),SP/RP Ross Ramirez(ML),SP Davey Diaz(High A), and RP Reagan Devereaux(Low A) who was probobly the centerpiece of the deal. Toronto did not want to pay Brunette's future salary and felt they added a lot of depth to their minor league system. While the trade may be a benefit to them, it just means 2 more threats added to the world juggernaut, the Atlanta Sprawl.
GM jakaitis had time to comment on the Sprawl offseason earlier today. He said the following
mortgaged the farm to get him[Brunette], but the team is built for now. in for a penny, in for a pound... Right Wight was the guy I pursued first and I think he could score 150 runs as a vR platoon man... The guy I'll really miss going back to Toronto was Henley; he picked 2B Alexander Henley over the better looking 1B Danny Duran and I can't blame him... Brunnette came within a hairsbreadth if being dealt for New Orleans LF Jackie Wagner,
jakaitis but he wouldn't include an SP in the deal so it fell apart... There are grumblings within the syetm that Brunnette doesn't have the stuff of a top tier starter despite the fact he'll be one of the top 3-4 paid SPs in two years.... Sprawl got a Type A and a Type B in this draft to restock the farm. (already traded four players from the S1 draft)"
We should be hearing more buzz about the Sprawl soon, as they look to add a 2nd WS title to their trophy case
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Bo Doesnt Know?
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Forrest hit .300/.381/.497, playing all 162 games last season
In a very active off season, the headline story is 2 time all star and s1 silver slugger Bo Forrest being shopped around the world. We caught up with Bo "knows" Forrest, who has no clue where he will be next year. Bo said,"The team talked to me and said they may change things up. Id obviously love to play in Minnesota,but I would just like to play for a contender". If Bo is indeed traded, he will most definetly be dealt to a team looking to make that push. One anonymous Gm quoted,"The asking price is high. Bo is the kind of player that can change your lineup. If a deal is made, both sides will benefit".
-More updates will be given on Forrest throughout the off season
Today in Moneyball 7/23
Portland is shoppping Quinn Spencer,Trent Hernandez,Ramon Martin,Ron Hackman,and Edgard Romo in hopes of finding an ace
Trent Hernandez has amazing power potential in CF the 22 year old hit .301/.387/.729 in AA last season
Nashville is shopping 3B Marc Morris
Toronto is shopping numerous veterans and obviously Rick Wight is drawing lots of interest. Stud pitcher Patrick Brunette is said to be available
At 24, Brunette was 12-12 with a 4.48 ERA last season in Toronto
St.Louis is looking for a power hitting 2B and is willing to part with pitching prospects
Atlanta is shopping stud 1B prospect Danny Duran
Salt Lake City wantes prospects for Andre Erstad
Anaheim has made Michael McKinley and Tony Randall available
Trades
Report:Jeff Poole was the minor leaguer aquired in the Montanez deal
Report:Kansas City dealt C Darren Lewis for C Valerio Borbon
Report:Kansas City aquired C Oleg Cassidy for 1B Hector Prieto
Montreal aquired Alfredo Rosa,Aaron Goldstein,and Al Nunez for catching prospect Adam Brooks
Report:The Empires aquired SP Rickey Ellis,RP William Randolph and RP Anthony Gibson for SP Seth Randall,SP Marshall Spooneybarger,and 2B Bill Brower
Report:The Maple Leaves aquired SP Tommy Ray and 3B Benito Ramirez for RF Jimmy Smith
Report:CHawks aquired 2B Harry Rivera for SP Phil Thomas and 3B Ivan Cornejo
Report:Buffalo aquired P Sal Daniels for CL Harold Cook
Cook had a 2.00 ERA and 10 SVs in 63 IP last season
Trent Hernandez has amazing power potential in CF the 22 year old hit .301/.387/.729 in AA last season
Nashville is shopping 3B Marc Morris
Toronto is shopping numerous veterans and obviously Rick Wight is drawing lots of interest. Stud pitcher Patrick Brunette is said to be available
At 24, Brunette was 12-12 with a 4.48 ERA last season in Toronto
St.Louis is looking for a power hitting 2B and is willing to part with pitching prospects
Atlanta is shopping stud 1B prospect Danny Duran
Salt Lake City wantes prospects for Andre Erstad
Anaheim has made Michael McKinley and Tony Randall available
Trades
Report:Jeff Poole was the minor leaguer aquired in the Montanez deal
Report:Kansas City dealt C Darren Lewis for C Valerio Borbon
Report:Kansas City aquired C Oleg Cassidy for 1B Hector Prieto
Montreal aquired Alfredo Rosa,Aaron Goldstein,and Al Nunez for catching prospect Adam Brooks
Report:The Empires aquired SP Rickey Ellis,RP William Randolph and RP Anthony Gibson for SP Seth Randall,SP Marshall Spooneybarger,and 2B Bill Brower
Report:The Maple Leaves aquired SP Tommy Ray and 3B Benito Ramirez for RF Jimmy Smith
Report:CHawks aquired 2B Harry Rivera for SP Phil Thomas and 3B Ivan Cornejo
Report:Buffalo aquired P Sal Daniels for CL Harold Cook
Cook had a 2.00 ERA and 10 SVs in 63 IP last season
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Around Moneyball 7/22
-The Maple Leaves are shopping 2B Harry Rivera,SP Rickey Ellis and RP Mario Clay. They have recieved inquires from multiple teams.
-Chicago will part with C Oleg Cassidy for next to nothing. He is reportedly asking for 3 mil per year
-Charlotte is shopping 3B Mark Perez. Just one season ago, Perez hit 40 HRs, but he slumped last season
-Minnesota wants to deal C Valerio Borbon, 2B Eli Espinosa and SP Julian Hancock
-The Cherubs are shopping CF Delino Diaz and SS Gary Martin
-SP Milton Hernandez will be available
-SS Bob Buckley will be going to FA
-Chicago will part with C Oleg Cassidy for next to nothing. He is reportedly asking for 3 mil per year
-Charlotte is shopping 3B Mark Perez. Just one season ago, Perez hit 40 HRs, but he slumped last season
-Minnesota wants to deal C Valerio Borbon, 2B Eli Espinosa and SP Julian Hancock
-The Cherubs are shopping CF Delino Diaz and SS Gary Martin
-SP Milton Hernandez will be available
-SS Bob Buckley will be going to FA
Report:Maple Leaves argree to 3 seperate deals
AP--Montreal
Today, an inside source reports that the Montreal Maple Leaves have agreed to three seperate deals on Tuesday, prior to the opening of the off season. The first deal will send CF Cesar Montanez to Salt Lake City for an undisclosed minor league player. The 2nd deal will send SP R.J. Medrano to Chicago in exchange of C Ray Winn. Winn is a solid on base catcher with above average pitch calling skills and a below average arm. Medrano was a big FA signing who has not panned out for Montreal. Both owners were looking to shed the respective salaries, and are hoping the players will benefit from a change in scenery.
The big deal of the day should come as somewhat of a surprise. TheMontreal Maple Leaves will aquire 2B Walt Hinske ina deal inclduing C Jason Leach and 2B Alexander Henley. Leach is a stud hitting catcher with below average defense while Henley is a below average defender with a strong stroke that should translate well in Atlanta. Why anyone would be dumb enough to trade with jakaits is unknown,but this should not come as a surprise. Montreal's owner responded to criticisim of previous GM jaywil08 not making enough moves, so he hired former Nashville GM thaceo, who had a falling out with Nashville's owner mid season, who was still bitter that he traded 1B Terry Johnstone. Expect these to be the first of many moves from thaceo this offseason.
Today, an inside source reports that the Montreal Maple Leaves have agreed to three seperate deals on Tuesday, prior to the opening of the off season. The first deal will send CF Cesar Montanez to Salt Lake City for an undisclosed minor league player. The 2nd deal will send SP R.J. Medrano to Chicago in exchange of C Ray Winn. Winn is a solid on base catcher with above average pitch calling skills and a below average arm. Medrano was a big FA signing who has not panned out for Montreal. Both owners were looking to shed the respective salaries, and are hoping the players will benefit from a change in scenery.
The big deal of the day should come as somewhat of a surprise. TheMontreal Maple Leaves will aquire 2B Walt Hinske ina deal inclduing C Jason Leach and 2B Alexander Henley. Leach is a stud hitting catcher with below average defense while Henley is a below average defender with a strong stroke that should translate well in Atlanta. Why anyone would be dumb enough to trade with jakaits is unknown,but this should not come as a surprise. Montreal's owner responded to criticisim of previous GM jaywil08 not making enough moves, so he hired former Nashville GM thaceo, who had a falling out with Nashville's owner mid season, who was still bitter that he traded 1B Terry Johnstone. Expect these to be the first of many moves from thaceo this offseason.
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