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    Hard to believe only 2 months away from the season starting, looking forward to some weekday afternoon games at a 90% empty stadium

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    Quote Originally Posted by greenhippo View Post
    Hard to believe only 2 months away from the season starting, looking forward to some weekday afternoon games at a 90% empty stadium

    95% in Miami

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    Jason Hammell signed by cubs

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    The Bronson Arroyo search continues

    Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Dodgers are "very interested" in Bronson Arroyo but don't want to give him a third year.



    Arroyo has been looking for a three-year deal or, at the very least, a vesting option for a third season. It's a reasonable request given his elite durability, but it's also likely what has kept him from catching on with someone to this point. If Arroyo would be willing to drop his demands to two years, he'd surely sign on quickly. The Diamondbacks, Angels, Orioles and Twins are also known to be interested in the veteran right-hander.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    I could see J-Mac putting it together again for Chicago
    Yeah, he'll probably make the All-Star squad this year.

    Players that leave Pittsburgh often have a way of resurrecting their careers...

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    If cubs could get one really good free agent pitcher signing, they might actually be somewhat competitive this year if all goes well.

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    It would take a whole lot more than one really good pitcher and it depends on what you mean by "competitive".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shortstop View Post
    Yeah, he'll probably make the All-Star squad this year.



    Players that leave Pittsburgh often have a way of resurrecting their careers...

    except when when they end up with cubs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grits n' Gravy View Post
    except when when they end up with cubs
    Yeah, you probably have a good point here!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MexicanStallion View Post
    The Bronson Arroyo search continues

    Arroyo has been looking for a three-year deal or, at the very least, a vesting option for a third season. It's a reasonable request given his elite durability, but it's also likely what has kept him from catching on with someone to this point. If Arroyo would be willing to drop his demands to two years, he'd surely sign on quickly. The Diamondbacks, Angels, Orioles and Twins are also known to be interested in the veteran right-hander.
    That explains it. I did not realize he wanted a 3 year deal.

    He'll be 37 on Feb 24 and I can see teams taking a step back because of his age.

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    I have been posting about Bronson not finding work. What about Nelson Cruz or Stephen Drew? Those two guys haven't really had much news of interested teams. Just one pops up every once in a while.

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    Drew is likely overestimating his value. May as well wait and see who gets injured early before signing with any team.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shortstop View Post
    Yeah, he'll probably make the All-Star squad this year.

    Players that leave Pittsburgh often have a way of resurrecting their careers...
    in the last 10 years I can't think of too many players that resurrected their careers after leaving Pittsburgh


    Bautista after 3-4 stops and Moss, am I missing any?

    In the 90's it seemed alot of pitchers found success elsewhere. later there was Jason Schmidt and Aram but those are well over 10 years ago

    if anything I'd say Pittsburgh "stars" in the last decade have gone on to suck when they leave

    Bay, Nady, Mclouth, Kendall, Sanchez, Capps, Hanrahan, Mike Gonzalez, Oliver Perez, Duke, Ian Snell, Grabow, ect ect

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    Top 10 Lineups heading into 2014 according to an article on MLB.com

    10. Rays
    9. Nationals
    8. Blue Jays
    7. Indians
    6. Cardinals
    5. Tigers
    4. Angels
    3. Athletics
    2. Red Sox
    1. Rangers

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    Quote Originally Posted by MexicanStallion View Post
    I have been posting about Bronson not finding work. What about Nelson Cruz or Stephen Drew? Those two guys haven't really had much news of interested teams. Just one pops up every once in a while.
    Seattle is trying to get him (Cruz) with a 2 year deal.

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    In my roto leagues. Im going sp heavy early. Maybe even back to back. Not a fan of each year needing to drop and add sp or end up with a screwed up whip and era

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grits n' Gravy View Post
    Drew is likely overestimating his value. May as well wait and see who gets injured early before signing with any team.
    There really aren't many teams that even looking for a SS. He doesn't have a market right now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ttwarrior1 View Post
    In my roto leagues. Im going sp heavy early. Maybe even back to back. Not a fan of each year needing to drop and add sp or end up with a screwed up whip and era
    I hate the constant add/drop pitcher style late in the year. I have a H2H and Roto and it happens with both leagues. Starts off normal, but final two months it's add/drop crazy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MexicanStallion View Post
    I have been posting about Bronson not finding work. What about Nelson Cruz or Stephen Drew? Those two guys haven't really had much news of interested teams. Just one pops up every once in a while.
    Drew is heading to the mets last I heard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shortstop View Post
    Top 10 Lineups heading into 2014 according to an article on MLB.com

    10. Rays
    9. Nationals
    8. Blue Jays
    7. Indians
    6. Cardinals
    5. Tigers
    4. Angels
    3. Athletics
    2. Red Sox
    1. Rangers
    The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????

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    Dodger should be decent

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    Quote Originally Posted by EmpireMaker View Post
    The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????
    The Dodgers didn't even receive Honorable Mention.

    Those teams were:

    New York Yankees
    Orioles
    Braves
    Mariners
    Diamondbacks
    Rockies

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    Quote Originally Posted by MexicanStallion View Post
    I hate the constant add/drop pitcher style late in the year. I have a H2H and Roto and it happens with both leagues. Starts off normal, but final two months it's add/drop crazy.
    I'll second that!!!

    It always seems I lose a above-good, very-good pitcher to injuries. Or a projected one has a bad year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EmpireMaker View Post
    The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????
    What's so good about the Rays lineup?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy117 View Post
    What's so good about the Rays lineup?
    I think they meant the Reds. lol

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    Braves Freeman gets paid.

    Freddie signed an extension for 8 years at $135 million. Biggest contract in Braves history.

    The Braves also resigned OF Jason Heyward to a $13.3 million, two-year contract.

    Also the Braves announced they are building a new stadium in 2017 in suburban Cobb County

    PS Note: I will never-ever draft Heyward on my fantasy team again.
    Last edited by koz-man; 02-05-14 at 04:58 PM. Reason: added PS

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    Braves are spending alot!

    got both of those Upton boys with big contracts too

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    Quote Originally Posted by EmpireMaker View Post
    The Dodgers don't crack the top 10 lineups ??? How do they figure ????
    Id move the Dodgers in to the Indians place.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chi_archie View Post
    Braves are spending alot!

    got both of those Upton boys with big contracts too
    I liked the Justin Upton move, but couldn't understand picking up BJ Upton. I just have never seen the potential with him. That was such an ugly season too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MexicanStallion View Post
    I liked the Justin Upton move, but couldn't understand picking up BJ Upton. I just have never seen the potential with him. That was such an ugly season too.
    It will be tough for BJ to be any worse in 2014-15 on the bright side.

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    Pitchers and catchers report a week from today!

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    I can see the argument that the Dodgers may have a Top 10 batting order.

    I also believe that LA has the best starting rotation in baseball.

    That should make up for their "lack" of hitting!

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    BJ Upton was another player I wasted an early pick on in FB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by koz-man View Post
    I think they meant the Reds. lol
    That makes more sense.

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    ESPN Finally Opened Up Fantasy Baseball on 2/6.

    Rodney finally signs 2 years/$14Mil with Seattle. Nobody closing in Baltimore?

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