fly3rs18 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 angels sign rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) The Phillies have agreed to terms with a "mystery reliever". Most think it is either Danys Baez or Mike MacDougal. I hope it's MacDougal, the dude has a ton of ability and I've always thought he could be amazing if paired with the right pitching coach. I have a feeling it's Baez though. Also, Mark DeRosa is leaning towards signing with the Giants, and Justin Duchscherer is re-signing with the A's. I thought the Phillies might be interested in Duchscherer but I guess not. Edited December 24, 2009 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 The Nationals signed Matt Capps to a one-year contract, they said he should get a shot at closing duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 For once I agree with you. I'd rather be a Philadelphia fan classified as a scum bag than a Miami fan classified as somebody who doesn't care about their teams or doesn't show up to the games. Yeah Flash, those big stereotypes feel nice don't they? lol that's fine, at least I can say our fans carry themselves with at least some class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Danys Baez is the reliever btw. He's a friend of the family and we've known for about a week and a half now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 lol that's fine, at least I can say our fans carry themselves with at least some class. As do 90% of Philadelphia fans, which is the part you can't seem to grasp. Anyway, this debate has gone on at least 5 times on OTR and is just flat out dumb now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Mets sign Kelvim Escobar to minor league deal, very nice move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) Mets sign Kelvim Escobar to minor league deal, very nice move! Seems like wishful thinking to expect him to be a good set up man right away, I'd think. 33 years old, has been a starter the majority of his career, and has appeared in one game since 2007. Seems unlikely that he'd be able to pitch in 70-80 games. I think he could be a potentially nice pick up, low risk high reward, but to expect him to be the regular set up man right away is what seems weird to me. Edited December 25, 2009 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Seems like wishful thinking to expect him to be a good set up man right away, I'd think. 33 years old, has been a starter the majority of his career, and has appeared in one game since 2007. Seems unlikely that he'd be able to pitch in 70-80 games. I think he could be a potentially nice pick up, low risk high reward, but to expect him to be the regular set up man right away is what seems weird to me.Apparently you don't know our organization to well , We think our third baseman should become outfielders before making the move to first base. I'm hoping we don't use Kelvim for a month or two so he can be fresh for the 2nd half of the season and playoffs. I'm hoping John Maine can be an effective reliever as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 But then again, the Phillies are bringing in Danys Baez and/or Mike MacDougal and will most likely give them important roles. Relief market is kind of thin this year and mediocre guys are getting top dollar, so I guess it calls for some creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 But then again, the Phillies are bringing in Danys Baez and/or Mike MacDougal and will most likely give them important roles. Relief market is kind of thin this year and mediocre guys are getting top dollar, so I guess it calls for some creativity.Yeah that's the only thing that makes that Granderson deal good for the Tigers. Coke is a young lefty reliever who is solid out of the pen. His value in that deal is pretty under rated. If the Mets can just get Jason Bay and a decent starter I like our teams chances in 2010. I don't think people realize just how much a healthy Reyes does for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 But then again, the Phillies are bringing in Danys Baez and/or Mike MacDougal and will most likely give them important roles. Relief market is kind of thin this year and mediocre guys are getting top dollar, so I guess it calls for some creativity. Baez is definitely one. Like I said above, I know him personally and its been done for about a week and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) Baez is definitely one. Like I said above, I know him personally and its been done for about a week and a half. Well it isn't "done" yet since he has not taken his physical but yes I saw you post that. Pretty cool that you know him. I am hoping they can get MacDougal in here as well. He is the ultimate low risk high reward guy. IMO could be a very high reward. Edited December 26, 2009 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Danys is going to be going into his second year off of Tommy John surgery so he should be back to full strength. He's a great clubhouse guy too. Very nice, humble, high character guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 I hear the Red Sox might be in the bidding for Bay again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Minaya: Mets are pursuing Matt HollidayDuring an appearance at the "21 Days of Clemente" benefit in New York last week, Mets general manager Omar Minaya said the Mets are pursuing free agent outfielder Matt Holliday. "We are pursuing Matt Holliday," said Minaya, adding that "it seems to be easier to make a deal for Jason Bay." Because the negotiations for Bay have gone so swimmingly? Originally it was assumed Bay's contract demands would be easier to swallow for the Metropolitans, but his silence -- whether it reflects his interest to play in New York or his hopes to find a five or six-year contract -- speaks volumes. With a contract for Bay in doubt, Scott Boras would love to see the Mets become a large factor in the negotiations for Holliday. Source Well I guess we know now why Bay hasn't signed with the Mets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Bay hasn't signed with the Mets for the same reason Holliday won't (unless they ridiculously overpay). Nobody wants to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Bay hasn't signed with the Mets for the same reason Holliday won't (unless they ridiculously overpay). Nobody wants to go there. There were talks about how Bay felt uneasy about playing there. Holliday might have a different outlook though. I wish Kenny Williams would go out and get Bay already, we desperately need a good OF. Makes me sick when I read how the Red Sox might be getting back into negotiations with him. -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 There were talks about how Bay felt uneasy about playing there. Holliday might have a different outlook though. I wish Kenny Williams would go out and get Bay already, we desperately need a good OF. Makes me sick when I read how the Red Sox might be getting back into negotiations with him. -_- Unless the Mets overpay, no hitter in their right mind would want to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 WFAN’s Mike Francesa says the Mets will announce the signing of free-agent OF Jason Bay early next week, assuming all goes well with his physical. MLBTradeRumors/MetsBlog Francesa isn't one to lie, we St. John's attendees take our sports very seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 MLBTradeRumors/MetsBlog Francesa isn't one to lie, we St. John's attendees take our sports very seriously. Yeah I just heard about Bay... wow. -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Pretty surprised he is only taking 4 years. His numbers will drop off, I think that is all but guaranteed, so this may be his final big contract. Would have thought he'd demand a lot more from the Mets. With that said, this is clearly an upgrade over the [expletive]-show the Mets were running out there last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Free agent Justin Duchscherer will be returning for a seventh season with the Oakland A's, officially agreeing on a one-year deal. No details of the contract were released, but it was reported last week that it is worth $5.5 million if he reaches his incentives. Duchscherer missed the entire 2009 season after undergoing elbow surgery and treatment for clinical depression. He arrived at Spring Training recovering from 2008 hip surgery, but did not pitch in a Major League spring game before having arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow March 31. MLB.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Marlon Byrd signs with the Cubs. Pride of the Phillies farm system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^^i laughed when i saw that he signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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