Free Agent Predictions

[rcs15]

If I had to guess I'd say we see a 2013 opening day payroll of around 135-140 mil. They won't raise it extravagantly, but I think it will go up.

[mnp2597]

1. Zack Greinke - Dodgers
2. Josh Hamilton - Dodgers
3. Michael Bourn - Dodgers
4. Anibal Sanchez - Dodgers
5. B.J. Upton - Dodgers
6. Nick Swisher - Dodgers
7. Edwin Jackson - Dodgers
8. Dan Haren - Dodgers
9. Hiroki Kuroda - Dodgers
10. Kyle Lohse - Dodgers
11. Angel Pagan - Dodgers
12. Shane Victorinio - Dodgers
13. David Ortiz - Dodgers (freebie point, dont care)
14. Mike Napoli - Dodgers
15. Adam LaRoche - Dodgers
16. Ryan Dempster - Dodgers
17. Rafael Soriano - Dodgers
18. Melky Cabrera - Dodgers
19. Shaun Marcum - Dodgers
20. Torii Hunter - Dodgers
21. Russell Martin - Dodgers
22. Cody Ross - Dodgers
23. Marco Scutaro - Giants
24. Stephen Drew - Dodgers
25. Joe Saunders - Dodgers
26. Ryan Ludwick - Dodgers
27. Kevin Youkilis - Dodgers
28. Francisco Liriano - Dodgers
29. Carlos Villauneva - Dodgers
30. A.J. Pierzynski - Dodgers

I bet I get the most right. Don't try to tell me this list is "Incomprehensible" either..


and dont **** with Scutaro.

Probably the most accurate guess.

[RTL]

1. Zack Greinke- Angels
2. Josh Hamilton- Marlins
3. Michael Bourn- Nationals
4. Anibal Sanchez- Dodgers
5. B.J. Upton- Phillies
6. Nick Swisher- Giants
7. Edwin Jackson- Blue Jays
8. Dan Haren- Red Sox
9. Hiroki Kuroda- Yankees
10. Kyle Lohse- Orioles
11. Angel Pagan- Giants
12. Shane Victorinio- Red Sox
13. David Ortiz - Boston (freebie point)
14. Mike Napoli- Rangers
15. Adam LaRoche- Nationals
16. Ryan Dempster- Cubs
17. Rafael Soriano- Tigers
18. Melky Cabrera- Diamondbacks
19. Shaun Marcum- Blue Jays
20. Torii Hunter- Tigers
21. Russell Martin- Mariners
22. Cody Ross- Orioles
23. Marco Scutaro- Giants
24. Stephen Drew- A's
25. Joe Saunders- Twins
26. Ryan Ludwick- Mariners
27. Kevin Youkilis- A's
28. Francisco Liriano- Indians
29. Carlos Villauneva- Mets
30. A.J. Pierzynski- White Sox

I doubt the Marlins cleared all that payroll for Hamilton. At least Hunter looks very realistic right now

[Scully in 2012]

The bitter side if me says the Dodgers should sign Scutaro just to Block you guys...

I think we will sign Grienke because no other team will grossly overpay like we will. With the addition of Grienke and Ryu I think we edge your staff, not by much though...major respect for your staff 1-5..but I hate them all!

Depending on who you pick up/retain (Scutaro, Pagan, etc) and if we land a 3B. This should be a good year.

FYI - I will be spreading a Flu virus throughout your clubhouse so we don't have to contend with your typical last minute heroics...

[spliff(TONE)]

Dodgers planning on an 8-man rotation next year or something?

[Leandres_sf]

Well, I missed the whole Melky to TOR. But I'll bet no one guessed that.

[spliff(TONE)]

I picked him to resign with the Giants, but Toronto was actually the team that I would have picked next. Hide him up in Canada, they don't give a ****.

[BKLYNpigeon]

Sucks, I was really hoping the Giants would have been able to get him on a similar deal.


I hope the Giants dont panic and over pay for Pagan. I think we really have to go after Bourn now.

[spliff(TONE)]

**** Bourn.

[SFrush90]

Sucks, I was really hoping the Giants would have been able to get him on a similar deal.


I hope the Giants dont panic and over pay for Pagan. I think we really have to go after Bourn now.

13-15M/year? No, gracias.

[4GiantWarrior9]

I could really pass on Bourn's money to Swisher, im more than content with Blanco as the starting leadoff CF..i just wonder who would be the backup CF

[Leandres_sf]

I could really pass on Bourn's money to Swisher, im more than content with Blanco as the starting leadoff CF..i just wonder who would be the backup CF

Peguero? Or sign an inexpensive Sizemore and use Blanco as the 4th OF.

[Scully in 2012]

Dodgers planning on an 8-man rotation next year or something?

If that's what it takes. After Cain there isn't a huge drop off for you guys. We have KERSHAW an then Bills, Beckett, Cap, Harang,???

I would bet we get two solid pitchers - Ryu (hope he isn't hype, Grienke, Haren or Sanchez - before it's all over. I we get two we will trade Cap am Harang...our rotations will be very equal then (if we get Grienke we have the edge)..should be a gods season.

[Sweetleaf]

If that's what it takes. After Cain there isn't a huge drop off for you guys. We have KERSHAW an then Bills, Beckett, Cap, Harang,???

I would bet we get two solid pitchers - Ryu (hope he isn't hype, Grienke, Haren or Sanchez - before it's all over. I we get two we will trade Cap am Harang...our rotations will be very equal then (if we get Grienke we have the edge)..should be a gods season.

Want Wilson? He'll show Kershaw how to grow a real beard...

[LASportsFan1996]

Want Wilson? He'll show Kershaw how to grow a real beard...

Na, Jansen is better (I know tech League is the closer)