2K13: Rumor Thread

[TranaGreg]

It can't have been fun being Travis D'Arnaud last weekend. Unless he wanted to be traded to the Mets, that is.

there's worse places to be traded to for a 23 year old than the big apple ...

[virgonomic]

there's worse places to be traded to for a 23 year old than the big apple ...

Sure. But not knowing whether you will be leaving the system you've been in for 3 years can't be fun.

[revo]

The Mets are targeting an OFer (and they should target 3, lol) and have their sights on Coco Crisp.

[cavebird]

The Mets are targeting an OFer (and they should target 3, lol) and have their sights on Coco Crisp.

Should they target obtaining three new outfielders or use the three they have for target practice? (And apparently they have since obtained Collin Cowgill.)

[Kevin Seitzer]

@Enrique_Rojas1
Source: Jose Veras and #Astros agree one year $1,85 million contract. 2014 option of $3,25 M. $150K compensation. $2 million guaranteed.

@ChronAstros
Houston #Astros have shown interest in and are expected to sign reliever Jose Veras. @Enrique_Rojas1 reports deal's done. #Brewers #MLB

[BigJonEmpire]

@Enrique_Rojas1
Source: Jose Veras and #Astros agree one year $1,85 million contract. 2014 option of $3,25 M. $150K compensation. $2 million guaranteed.

@ChronAstros
Houston #Astros have shown interest in and are expected to sign reliever Jose Veras. @Enrique_Rojas1 reports deal's done. #Brewers #MLB

I've always liked Jose Veras. I used to think he'd end up closing for someone but he never really got the opportunity.

[joncarlos]

I've always liked Jose Veras. I used to think he'd end up closing for someone but he never really got the opportunity.

Probably born a few years too late. It seems like teams are moving away from the high-90s, 10 K/9 with 4 BB/9 closers, aka the Valverde/Coco Cordero class. They are still out there, but it seems like there are more "crafty" Madson/Street guys with low walk rates and slightly less dominant stuff out there in the 2nd tier these days.

That said, the HOU bullpen is going to be wide open if it isn't already, and Veras is a nice bet to see some 9th inning action.

[BigJonEmpire]

Probably born a few years too late. It seems like teams are moving away from the high-90s, 10 K/9 with 4 BB/9 closers, aka the Valverde/Coco Cordero class. They are still out there, but it seems like there are more "crafty" Madson/Street guys with low walk rates and slightly less dominant stuff out there in the 2nd tier these days.

That said, the HOU bullpen is going to be wide open if it isn't already, and Veras is a nice bet to see some 9th inning action.

I just went to MLBDepthCharts to see who the candidates might be and they already have Veras in the closer slot.

Josh Fields might be a better candidate if his new control is for real.

[Grinch]

Bullpen by committee......saves split among 3 guys............and at years end nobody has more than 4........


on the plus side they won't have to worry if the guy can go on back-to-back days.

[schlesinj]

Saw a Rotoworld blurb with a tidbit about Cosart getting a shot

[BigJonEmpire]

Saw a Rotoworld blurb with a tidbit about Cosart getting a shot

Interesting, I figured they would let him fail as a starter before going that route.

[Teenwolf]

Sure. But not knowing whether you will be leaving the system you've been in for 3 years can't be fun.

The funny part of this deal is that d'Arnaud will start the season back in Vegas, again, after the Mets and Jays swapped AAA affiliates this winter. Assuming the Mets try to squeeze super 2 status out of him.

[Ryno84MVP]

The Cubs have made strong progress on a four-year, $52 million deal with Edwin Jackson.

https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/281748110152196096

Cubs now the front runner for Edwin Jackson as negotiations continue with both Cubs and Rangers..4 yrs and approx 52 m is ball park

https://twitter.com/JimBowdenESPNxm/status/281609752503537664

[umjewman]

@Enrique_Rojas1
Source: Jose Veras and #Astros agree one year $1,85 million contract. 2014 option of $3,25 M. $150K compensation. $2 million guaranteed.

@ChronAstros
Houston #Astros have shown interest in and are expected to sign reliever Jose Veras. @Enrique_Rojas1 reports deal's done. #Brewers #MLB

What are you citing Enrique Rojas for? Cite yourself! Give yourself the scoop! Don't tell me Enrique Rojas knows what's happening before you do.

[revo]

Red Sox close to a deal with Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan, according to MLBTR.

rumored to be for Jerry Sands.