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I'm sure Duquette is looking at all the guys left out there. If he sees a fit, he'll try and bring someone in.

I don't think that because a right-handed pitcher was mentioned that it will necessarily occur through a FA signing. That is all I meant.

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Here is the current list:

Mike Adams (36)

Kyle Farnsworth (39)

Matt Guerrier (36)

Francisco Rodriguez (33)

Rafael Soriano (35)

Brian Wilson (33)

Some interesting names on that list. What's stopping DD from making an offer? Price? Are draft picks attached to any one them?

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Rene88 Hangout Grand Counsel

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I'd take 2 for 1 Seafood and Crab subs and hold off on the Howard.

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http://www.subway.cw/menu-nutrition/classic-subs/crab-and-salad

Actually that looks terrible. Which is also what I think of Howard these days.

Off topic I know but the seafood and crab sub at Subway is the most nauseating thing I have ever had in my life. Disgusting.

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I doubt we see any other free agent signings but i do have a feeling they will be making a couple trades before spring training is finished. Guys like Webb and Matusz are expendable and not awful so they might have some appeal elsewhere. I read somewhere that Matusz will be used like a starter in ST to help him get a feel for the changeup so maybe if he has a good spring we can sell him like he is a starter just needing an opportunity.

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I doubt we see any other free agent signings but i do have a feeling they will be making a couple trades before spring training is finished. Guys like Webb and Matusz are expendable and not awful so they might have some appeal elsewhere. I read somewhere that Matusz will be used like a starter in ST to help him get a feel for the changeup so maybe if he has a good spring we can sell him like he is a starter just needing an opportunity.

I would trade for him if I were in the NL and knew I wasn't winning anything this year.....worth a shot.

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