So Cespedes is still out there

[totdprods]

Think the White Sox will probably cave and sign Yoenis, maybe 5-6 for 110-120 before he reaches a level where the Angels would jump in, say 4-5 and 90-110.

With the WS champs in their division, the Tigers making moves, and the Twins possibly contending, Sox are gonna be pressured to keep pace. They're saying they won't go past 3, but it may be an attempt to get Yoenis down from the 5-7 years he's seeking.

[Docwaukee]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 32m32 minutes ago

Asked Angels GM Billy Eppler if he anticipates some major moves before Spring Training. Here's what he said ...

 

 

 

Eppler is new to the job but I'll say this, dude already knows how to say a lot without saying anything

 

 

I put that into google translate and it gave me:

 

"MOM!  THE MEATLOAF!!  ****!!"  

[Docwaukee]

Think the White Sox will probably cave and sign Yoenis, maybe 5-6 for 110-120 before he reaches a level where the Angels would jump in, say 4-5 and 90-110.

With the WS champs in their division, the Tigers making moves, and the Twins possibly contending, Sox are gonna be pressured to keep pace. They're saying they won't go past 3, but it may be an attempt to get Yoenis down from the 5-7 years he's seeking.

gonna be the Nats. 

 

Maybe we can get Michael Taylor for Santiago.  frrt.  whatevs.  

[Ohtaniland]

I would offer him 5 years $105 million with a club option for a sixth year around $20 million, with a $5 million buyout.

Contact Roc Nation Sports

ask for Jay-Z

[ABC]

Eppler is shitting his pants in every interview. His media skills are almost as bad as his trades.

Edited January 21, 2016 by CF8

[Broad Street]

5/95 with an opt out after 2 seasons

[Troll Daddy]

Eppler is shitting his pants in every interview. His media skills are almost as bad as his trades.

We get it ... you don't like him.

[Angel Oracle]

Well as much as I hate what he's doing, not throwing bad money at free agents, is at least a sign he's thinking about the future. He could have said, "F' it" and given Price or Greinke those ridiculous contracts that you would have bitched about in three years.

As Pres. Reagan would have said, "Now there you go again."

I have never espoused the type of contracts that Price and Grienke got.

Pitching is better developed instead of grossly overpaying for.

I just don't get not budging over the luxury tax even for sensible deals.

[Stradling]

As Pres. Reagan would have said, "Now there you go again."

I have never espoused the type of contracts that Price and Grienke got.

Pitching is better developed instead of grossly overpaying for.

I just don't get not budging over the luxury tax even for sensible deals.

I don't either. Who knows, maybe the price for Fowler comes way down, or the Nats sign Cespedes and flips Revere to us.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

The Nationals took care of what the Angels wouldn't by offering Cespedes a deal.

[totdprods]

Maybe it'd put Revere back on the block. 

 

Or Jayson Werth.

Edited January 21, 2016 by totdprods

[Troll Daddy]

Interesting that the Tigers elected to sign Upton over Cespedes and the Mets aren't currently showing interest in him. There may be some red flags regarding his attitude and work ethic.

[Broad Street]

Maybe it'd put Revere back on the block.

Or Jayson Werth.

Werth has a full no trade clause, plus he's owed a crap ton of money still. No thanks.

[totdprods]

Werth has a full no trade clause, plus he's owed a crap ton of money still. No thanks.

 

'twas sarcasm. Definitely don't want Werth!

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

If/When Cespedes signs with the Nats!

 

 

 

Eppy better be on the phone the next minute asking about Revere.... 

[DailyHalo]

I haven't heard anything that says Cespedes is a problem in the clubhouse. I couldn't tell you exactly what all of their though process' were but I bet they thought they were trading from a point of strength/replace-ability. Oakland traded him away in hopes that he would end their epic slide in 2014 and then Detroit traded him away when they were out of it. The Metropolitans I think are/were upset about the misplay in the World Series coupled with the fact that he didn't hit a lick either. So the real question is why did Boston get rid of him? They probably saw themselves as not competing in 2015, so they got what they wanted more specifically.....I guess. 

Edited January 21, 2016 by DailyHalo

[Chuck]

We're not getting Cespedes. Time to move on fellas! 

[bloodbrother]

Moved on a month ago from all of them. HAven't heard a peep of the Angels even being seriously linked to any of them since. Sounds like the Nats are pushing hard to get a deal done with Cespedes. Wouldn't be shocked if it happens soon

[Chuck]

If we enter the season with a Nava/Gentry platoon I'm betting my excitement on opening day will be at an all-time low. 

[KevinStockerIsGod]

Assuming Cespedes goes to Nats, what about a Wilson for Werth trade?  Money is about the same, Nats will need to clear a space for Cespedes, both guys in last year of deals.

[bloodbrother]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman

Nats interested in structuring a cespedes deal over many years, a la scherzer deal. Talks serious.

 

 

Pencil him into the Nats lineup. Maybe Werth becomes available for trade

[Docwaukee]

I am not sure what we'd gain by adding Werth.  I'd rather keep Wilson at this point.  

[floplag]

We have nothing to make that trade, nothing.

 

Even if we did why the hades would we want a 36 yr old right handed of coming off a season where his WAR dropped by over 5 and put up this dogshit line 221/302/384/686 with a whopping 12 HR?  Id rather ride out Wilson than make that deal. 

 

Do we really want another bounce back candidate?  How likely is he to bounce back at 36-37?

I love this deal for the Nats if it happens at about 5/100, love it. 

[nando714]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 32m32 minutes ago

Asked Angels GM Billy Eppler if he anticipates some major moves before Spring Training. Here's what he said ...

Eppler is new to the job but I'll say this, dude already knows how to say a lot without saying anything

Somebody from the waiver wire

[bloodbrother]

I am not sure what we'd gain by adding Werth.  I'd rather keep Wilson at this point.  

 

Agreed. Not a fan of Werth + his injury history...was just pointing out that after the Nats land Cespedes, they'll likely be shopping Werth.