2012-2013 Offseason Thread

[miller74]

I think he'll do better than Kelly Johnson.

Different player for sure but i agree, id prefer some defense and speed over akward defedning swinging and missing kelly johnson

[vladdy#27]

Not sure if hes going to be a starter at 2B or utility guy. As a Jays fan dont know tons about him, what do you guys think about him being the everyday 2B for the Jays?

Considering whats out i think they could do worse

If he is your everyday 2B you guys better have a good back up because he is injury prone.

He could be a decent 2 hitter but more likely he should be somewhere between 7-9

[S.P.]

Mighty Mouse and Ervin were the longest tenured Angels, right?

[miller74]

If he is your everyday 2B you guys better have a good back up because he is injury prone.

He could be a decent 2 hitter but more likely he should be somewhere between 7-9

ya id like him i the 9 hole.

[LuckyLuke2]

From an Angels fan perspective what should we expect from Izturis?

[vladdy#27]

Mighty Mouse and Ervin were the longest tenured Angels, right?

I believe so, now it's Weaver

[vladdy#27]

From an Angels fan perspective what should we expect from Izturis?

Hamstring injuries


At best I see .280/.340/.420, he'll probably be somewhere around .270/.325/.390.

He plays average defense at 3B/SS/2B

He's a solid player, I just don't think he can hold up as an everyday guy

[S.P.]

From an Angels fan perspective what should we expect from Izturis?

120 games, able to play 3 positions, acceptable defense, will steal bases.

[st1999]

what would we give up for r.a dickey. and would you want him.

[vladdy#27]

11:34am: The Mets are showing little interest in signing R.A. Dickey to an extension and are discussing the knuckleballer in trades, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter). Earlier this morning Joel Sherman of The New York Post reported that there is still a significant gap in contract talks, so the team started to gauge trade interest.

Dickey, 38, is a finalist for the Cy Young Award after pitching to a 2.73 ERA this season. He led the NL in starts (33), innings (233 2/3), and strikeouts (230) while winning 20 games. The Mets exercised Dickey's club option after the season, so he'll earn $5MM next season before qualifying for free agency. Zack Greinke is the only ace-caliber pitcher on the free agent market, so GM Sandy Alderson has some leverage in trade talks even though Dickey is only under contract for one more year.

1:25pm: Alderson acknowledged the trade talks and said he doesn't expect them to accelerate during the GM Meetings according to Martino, who heard from other executives that talks are just preliminary (Twitter link). Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports (on Twitter) that the Mets seek outfield and catcher help in a deal. They still haven't ruled out an extension either.

They would probably want Bourjos but I wouldn't mind sending Trumbo for Dickey, or a package of prospects involving Grichuk and/or Witherspoon

[vladdy#27]

@MikeDiGiovanna: #Angels have signed LH reliever Mitch Stetter to minor lrague deal. Was formerly with #Brewers organization

@MikeDiGiovanna: #Angels GM Jerry Dipoto on Japanese FA closer Kyuji Fujikawa; "There is an attraction there for the player and for us."

@JeffFletcherOCR: #Angels GM Jerry Dipoto: "We are interested" in Japanese reliever Kyuji Fujikawa, 32. Dominant closer in Japan.

@JeffFletcherOCR: Kendrys Morales has been working out without even a wrap on his ankle. He is expecting to be slimmer and more mobile in 2013. #Angels

[popo85]

KMO for MVP in 13'!!

[Hunter48MVP]

They would probably want Bourjos but I wouldn't mind sending Trumbo for Dickey, or a package of prospects involving Grichuk and/or Witherspoon

No thanks

[Hunter48MVP]

Jair Jurrjens is drawing some trade interest. He finished the season healthy but is not guaranteed spot in deep #Braves rotation.

https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/266347642257289217

[natepro]

Jesus, Dickey is that old?