M.L.B. 2013

[nuraman00]

Arizona Diamondbacks:

* Exercised option on J.J. Putz through 2013.

Boston Red Sox:

* Fired Bobby Valentine as manager.

* Relinquished Mike Aviles in a trade for David Carpenter (a), rights to John Farrell (manager).

* Signed John Farrell to a 3 year deal.

* David Ortiz signed 2 year extension with Boston


Chicago Cubs:

* Claimed Carlos Gutierrez off of waivers from Minnesota.

* Resigned Randy Bush as assistant GM to a 3 year deal.

* Randy Wells refused minor league assignment and became a free agent.

* Blake DeWitt refused minor league assignment and became a free agent.

Cincinnati Reds:

* Resigned Dusty Baker to a two year deal.

Cleveland Indians:

* Hired Terry Francona as manager.

* Blue Jays traded Mike Aviles and prospect Yan Gomes for Indians reliever Esmil Rogers

Kansas City Royals:

* Hired Jack Maloof as a hitting coach.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:

* Resigned Chris Ianetta to a 3 year deal.

Miami Marlins:

* Fired Ozzie Guillen as manager

Oakland Athletics:

* Resigned Bartolo Colon to a 1 year, $3M deal.

Toronto Blue Jays:

* Claimed Scott Cousins off of waivers.

* Acquired Mike Aviles in a trade with Boston for David Carpenter (a), rights to John Farrell (manager).

* Blue Jays traded Mike Aviles and prospect Yan Gomes for Indians reliever Esmil Rogers

[nuraman00]

BTW I'll update the OP as the offseason progresses.

What to do about Scutaro? He's 36.

But he's usually been a pretty good hitter. And I'm ok with his fielding too.

I say 3 year deal.

Wow, he made $6,000,000 last year. But so did Freddy Sanchez. I guess that's the going rate.

3 year deal, $18M?

[nuraman00]

Ozzie Guillen article:

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/85...e-us-talk-more

Eze, what do you think of Guillen as a manager?

Who would you rather have, Guillen or Bochy?

[nuraman00]

Martie Laurie has been talking a lot about Tori Hunter today.

I like Blanco, he's so awesome at defense.

But the lineup could use more power too.

Since Pence is a FA, I'd prefer getting a power hitter at RF (other than Pence).

And then if Pagan doesn't resign, try to get one there. But I'd want Pagan back.

[nuraman00]

*** OP updated to include Fartolo Colon. ***

[PackfanMatt_12]

Pence isn't a FA. He si Arbitration eligibile. Will giet 12-13M via court

[PackfanMatt_12]

Blue Jays traded Mike Aviles and prospect Yan Gomes for Indians reliever Esmil Rogers

David Ortiz signed 2 year extension with Boston

[nuraman00]

Pence isn't a FA. He si Arbitration eligibile. Will giet 12-13M via court

Thanks.

[PackfanMatt_12]

Just reported Hamilton is seeking a 7 tear/175M deal
That is $25M deal

[PackfanMatt_12]

Yankees claimed Eli Whiteside on waivers

[puffdaniel09]

The A's traded Pennington for Chris Young.

Linkhttp://www.sfgate.com/athletics/arti...ng-3968037.php

[nuraman00]

The A's traded Pennington for Chris Young.

Linkhttp://www.sfgate.com/athletics/arti...ng-3968037.php

Thanks!

Young is pretty good, even if he had a bad year last year. So who's going to play SS?

[puffdaniel09]

Thanks!

Young is pretty good, even if he had a bad year last year. So who's going to play SS?

I'm assuming Stephen Drew? Interesting, I didn't really think of it.

[nuraman00]

I'm assuming Stephen Drew? Interesting, I didn't really think of it.

What do you think happened with Jemile Weeks? Are they going to give him another chance? Is he just not as good as his partial 2011 season was?

[nuraman00]

BTW, I'm hoping Colon goes against Verlander next year whenever Verlander pitches against the A's, and outduels him, haha. Since Colon is back, he's the guy I want to beat Verlander. Just because he's the least likely, coming off a steroids season.

[puffdaniel09]

What do you think happened with Jemile Weeks? Are they going to give him another chance? Is he just not as good as his partial 2011 season was?

Yeah very disappointing season for him. They have to, right? He had some flashes two years ago and he is still around 25 I believe. So I would still give him another shot.

[nuraman00]

BTW, I uploaded the pic of the ticket:

Ring Night Ticket Predictions Thread.

[PackfanMatt_12]

D-Backs are seriously shopping Justin Upton. Reportedly looking for a young 3B/SS. Perfect fit is the Rangers

I totally could see a Jurickson Profar for Justin Upton swap if Josh Hamilton goes elsewhere. Rangers have Profar who is considered to be significantly better then Andrus

[nuraman00]

D-Backs are seriously shopping Justin Upton. Reportedly looking for a young 3B/SS. Perfect fit is the Rangers

I totally could see a Jurickson Profar for Justin Upton swap if Josh Hamilton goes elsewhere. Rangers have Profar who is considered to be significantly better then Andrus

That's saying something when Andrus is pretty good himself.

However, do you really want to gamble on a rookie? They have a good thing going.

It's not like the Giants who needed to find a younger replacement for Renteria and Uribe (when Uribe left).

BTW, thanks for updating this thread with all of the news.

You're probably going to say "no", but are you going to join me in the TNT thread tonight, or do you have to watch Colts-Jaguars?

[PackfanMatt_12]

I will post in the TNT Thread even if I'm not watching


I would trade Andrus if I were the Rangers. Profar is BIG time