I'm done with rosterbation

by joeybw on Dec 28, 2011 1:28 AM EST

Now, I just wanted to get everyone's thoughts in one thread.

I see a good amount of moves coming in Friedman's favorite month, January. An extension or 2, a trade or 2, a signing or 2 and so on.

Targets that I can think of will follow. Please add on who you would want and any new additions and later on, I will see how we did on our targets.

(in no particular order)

1B: Anthony Rizzo, Mark Trumbo, Kendry Morales, Carlos Pena, Brett Pill, Logan Morrison
Fall Back: Casey Kotchman and the Desperation Pick for me: Derek Lee

DH: Anyone from 1B, possibly Matt Joyce and Brandon Guyer gets a chance, Johnny Damon, Luke Scott
Fall Back: Jorge Posada, pretty much anyone not too exciting but can still hit

RP: Might not be neccesary but: Joel Zumaya, Andrew Bailey, Luis Ayala, Joakim Soria, Greg Holland
Fall Back: 6 spots are basically taken, sign no one and make the 7th spot a competition of Leuke, Ramos, Bush, De La Rosa, maybe one of the starters.

Extensions:
Likely: Matt Joyce
Hopefuls: Desmond Jennings, Jeremy Hellickson and David Price

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I dont see us adding anything of note to the Bullpen

Maybe the odd PT invite or low key signing.

I think we will see Damon back and Davis for Rizzo type move.

I still ike Andruw Jones too.

by OneTonneBaby on Dec 28, 2011 6:55 AM EST reply actions

Add to that, good old Gomes

Brought him up last year but i think he may be an option. Bill James puts Gomes and Damon both at .332 in wOBA for 2012. Their 2011 WAR was exactly the same, 1.5.

Considering we could probably get Gomes on a 1/1 deal as a 31 year old compared with an aging, more expensive Damon I wouldnt be against the move.

by OneTonneBaby on Dec 28, 2011 6:57 AM EST up reply actions

First time I've heard of the existence of Brett Pill

by Ben Tumbling on Dec 28, 2011 7:45 AM EST reply actions

+1

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by sternfan1 on Dec 28, 2011 8:30 AM EST up reply actions

There's a reason for that

Age & repeating a level. Minor league free agent material, at best

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by Jason Collette on Dec 28, 2011 9:27 AM EST up reply actions

Lueke should easily be breaking camp with the Rays in the bullpen.

What could be better than Dan Johnson
hitting .108
Let's trade Reddick for Heyward!

by QW on Sep 28, 2011 9:47 PM CDT

by SandalsNoPants on Dec 28, 2011 9:00 AM EST reply actions

I think he'll perform so well in ST that he'll force his way onto the team whether they like it or not.

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by pudieron89 on Dec 28, 2011 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Who is ST?

What could be better than Dan Johnson
hitting .108
Let's trade Reddick for Heyward!

by QW on Sep 28, 2011 9:47 PM CDT

by SandalsNoPants on Dec 28, 2011 9:39 AM EST up reply actions

Can't decide yet if that's funny

by Ben Tumbling on Dec 28, 2011 9:49 AM EST up reply actions

It's hilarious for 8:30 am.

What could be better than Dan Johnson
hitting .108
Let's trade Reddick for Heyward!

by QW on Sep 28, 2011 9:47 PM CDT

by SandalsNoPants on Dec 28, 2011 10:10 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, it's good.

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by Hatfield on Dec 28, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions

One Night In ST

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by FreeZorilla on Dec 28, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

Shame you monsters ran her off.

@RealNolenBailey

by Hatfield on Dec 28, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions

JaxRaysGirl is always welcome at ottotd.com

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by pudieron89 on Dec 28, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

Will be interesting to see where Howell ends up

Are they paying him too much for him to be in Durham?

by OneTonneBaby on Dec 28, 2011 9:09 AM EST reply actions

Mets and Dodgers

Duda, Ike and Murphy could be in play from the Metro’s.

Jerry Sands is a power hitter who would fit as a DH, sub OF and Ist basemen.

by sinkhole on Dec 28, 2011 9:11 AM EST reply actions

stop talking about andrew bailey, it's not anyone's pipe dream, it's just moronic.

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by pudieron89 on Dec 28, 2011 9:17 AM EST reply actions

it was a pipe dream the first few times I mentioned him

I believe their interest is real.

Matt Moore. That is all.

by joeybw on Dec 28, 2011 10:16 AM EST up reply actions

"I believe.."

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by pudieron89 on Dec 28, 2011 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

"Progressive statistical analysis and reasoned argument."

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by Hatfield on Dec 28, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions

Poythress from the M's anyone?

Smoak blocking him and shown good power in the minors.

by OneTonneBaby on Dec 28, 2011 10:28 AM EST reply actions

Not too interested.

Rather have Smoak if he’s available. Hoping the M’s get Fielder somehow.

This guy’s only shown any real power at A+ in 2010. Dropped off dramatically in AA last season.

What could be better than Dan Johnson
hitting .108
Let's trade Reddick for Heyward!

by QW on Sep 28, 2011 9:47 PM CDT

by SandalsNoPants on Dec 28, 2011 10:43 AM EST up reply actions

Oh I forgot Matt Adams from the Cards

He’s blocked and he seems to be a beast at the plate.

Matt Moore. That is all.

by joeybw on Dec 28, 2011 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I'd rather go for Adams, but there's some questions about his defense.

What could be better than Dan Johnson
hitting .108
Let's trade Reddick for Heyward!

by QW on Sep 28, 2011 9:47 PM CDT

by SandalsNoPants on Dec 28, 2011 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

Vlad

How about a 37yr. old Vladimir Guerrero, hit .290 with 13hr and 163 hits for the DH spot. The Rays could get him for 5mil or less.

by Duke Frost on Dec 28, 2011 9:01 PM EST reply actions

Never.

by mr. maniac on Dec 29, 2011 9:37 AM EST up reply actions

For DH

Matt Murton still hasn’t signed anywhere. He says he’s happy in Japan and wants to stay with Hanshin, but last I checked, he still didn’t have a contract, and it’s not like they’re paying him a boatload. An offer in the 2/7 range I’m guessing would be enough to get him to change his mind (I believe he made about $4.5 last year, but the taxes in Japan are so much higher than it probably offsets).

Best case scenario, and he has significantly improved since he was over here – after all, he broke Japan’s hits record while over there and has really mashed in a couple of seasons where offense in the NPB was depressed overall. Worst case scenario, and he’s still a lefty masher who can play outfield if needed.

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by Brickhaus on Dec 29, 2011 1:02 PM EST reply actions