Another Mariners Offseason Thread

[baseball_is_lif]

I'd jump at 4/$100 for Hamilton.

Might bite us in the *** around year 3, but whatever. I don't think it'll be crippling.

Greinke's deal would be arond 24M a year. I really don't want to pay Hamilton 25 a year. I think 20M per is plenty.

I'd be ok with 4/80 with some sort of vesting option for the 5th. Doubt he would accept a basic vesting option based on PA in the 4th year, but make it based on years 1 through 4 or something.

Hell, maybe offer him deferred money for when he retires. Offer him continued support for his off the field issues.

[JoshMartin253]

It's just a damn shame we really blew that Cliff Lee deal. Could've gotten Montero for him and then do whatever with Pineda. I'm giving up on Smoak myself, Montero our future 1b

[baseball_is_lif]

I really don't think Montero will be a good 1B. He has been rated so well becuase he came up as a catcher- a position usually devoid of offense.

If we are not planning on using him as a catcher, his value takes a serious hit. I say move him now to a team that views him as a long term catcher.

[baseball_is_lif]

Since Texas lost out on Greinke, rumor is they will be in on Shields and Dickey now. M's have been rumored to be the 'speed bump' in any potential multi-team deal, maybe now, we attempt to try and get Texas Shields from TB, and at the same time try and pry Upton from AZ.

Upton's NTC may still be an obstacle, but who knows, maybe this gives us more leverage.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...-reaction.html

[jej]

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jej you really need to go outisde

I know, but theres nothing else to do. Once I am out of school, its either this or TV/Xbox when the whether is like this.

[Iansnightout]

Outside is overrated.

[jej]

Yeah, what can the outside give me that you guys cant? Drama, conflict, sports, comedy, and some homosexual innuendo here and there.

[MattColby]

P***y, that's about it.

[jej]

True dat.

[Iansnightout]

@Ken_Rosenthal: Source: #Rays will send James Shields and Wade Davis to #Royals for Wil Myers and other prospects.

****!

[MattColby]

****

[jej]

******* **** ***** **** **************** **........ ***.

Oh well, Swisher and Morse? Swisher and Choo? No one..

[baller101200]

Damn... That seriously blows..

[jej]

They ****ing gave up Odorrizi, Montgomery and a young power 3B spec too! We could have spared them those guys and gotten just Myers for Hultzen or Walker.

Dayton moore is the biggest idiot on the planet

[baseball_is_lif]

Even Dave Cameron thinks that Mike Olt may be a possibility for the M's. With Shileds no longer available, maybe Texas will push harder to acquire Dickey.

Dickey is not a piece for the long haul. I'd love to get Olt from them, especially if it meant they didn't get our prospect in return.