Winter Meetings 2017

[jamalshw]

I think the Orioles will do something at the meetings beyond just a Rule 5 pick (which will obviously happen). I doubt it's big, but I think we leave the meetings with one more starter. I wouldn't be shocked to see a Britton trade. I think if Britton moves, it's before the end of the month.

[Camden_yardbird]

This winter meetings could be a real dud if Ohtani and Stanton haven't resolved.

I expect the Red Sox will announce the signing of either Hosmer or Martinez.

I expect Stanton to be traded to LA for Verdugo.

If the Red Sox sign Martinez I think JBJ goes to the giants in some deal bringing Joe Panik back.

Otherwise not much happens.

[zjsmith]

Anybody know if the Orioles will release their AAA roster before the winter meetings? Will be interesting to see who they leave off the AAA roster. I know they are not high impact players but there are a few that they could lose that could help down the road.

[jamalshw]

46 minutes ago, Camden_yardbird said:

This winter meetings could be a real dud if Ohtani and Stanton haven't resolved.

I expect the Red Sox will announce the signing of either Hosmer or Martinez.

I expect Stanton to be traded to LA for Verdugo.

If the Red Sox sign Martinez I think JBJ goes to the giants in some deal bringing Joe Panik back.

Otherwise not much happens.

I don't know if Ohtani holds up too much now that the list is narrowed to seven teams. If he narrows further before Monday I think that helps. With NYY, Boston and others not in on him any more, i think we see some movement. As for Stanton, I expect we hear yay or nay on him to SF or STL by the beginning of the meetings. If he declines, it's understood that it's the Dodgers or bust so, in that case, i don't know if he holds up too much more.

[El Gordo]

6 hours ago, weams said:

2 Starters

Trade two Relievers

Add two Relievers

Talk about Manny

Rule 5 Pitcher

And a partridge in a pear tree.

[Lucky_13]

1 hour ago, jamalshw said:

I think the Orioles will do something at the meetings beyond just a Rule 5 pick (which will obviously happen). I doubt it's big, but I think we leave the meetings with one more starter. I wouldn't be shocked to see a Britton trade. I think if Britton moves, it's before the end of the month.

I agree on the possibility of a Britton trade. I think there's enough smoke there with the Dodgers, Astros, and Rockies rumored to be interested.  Along with Sir Loin mentioning trade talks with the Mets.  I just don't see them paying Britton 12-14 million. Hopefully its for a decent return and not just a Jim Johnson salary dump. 

I could also see them signing a cheap starter like Vargas or Cashner on a one or 2 year deal. 

[Redskins Rick]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-mike-minor.html

Minor signs with Texas, biggest FA sign of the off-season.

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MONDAY: The Rangers have struck a deal with lefty Mike Minor, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link). Minor will need to pass a physical before the contract is finalized. Texas is expected to utilize Minor as a starter, as Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News first suggested on Twitter and Jon Morosi of MLB Network tweets.

 

[osfan83]

On 12/2/2017 at 5:33 PM, Tx Oriole said:

I'd gladly take 7 or 8 years of losing for a World Series Championship. 

The problem is... you might do 7 or 8 years of losing with out making it to the WS.

[Redskins Rick]

8 minutes ago, osfan83 said:

The problem is... you might do 7 or 8 years of losing with out making it to the WS.

How long since the last WS?

We had 14 years of losing and no championship out of it.

Ask the cubs how long they went?

[weams]

1 hour ago, Redskins Rick said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-mike-minor.html

Minor signs with Texas, biggest FA sign of the off-season.

 

He got more than Andrew Miller. Amazing. 

[clapdiddy]

2 minutes ago, weams said:

He got more than Andrew Miller. Amazing. 

Aren't they looking at converting him back into a starter?

EDIT:  Duh!  Just read the article! 

[Redskins Rick]

Just now, weams said:

He got more than Andrew Miller. Amazing. 

Pitching salary prices continue to rise higher that many would believe is a fair market price, and much higher than the position players, crazy what journeymen and prospects are getting, especially, if you throw with your left arm.

[Legend_Of_Joey]

1 hour ago, zjsmith said:

Anybody know if the Orioles will release their AAA roster before the winter meetings? Will be interesting to see who they leave off the AAA roster. I know they are not high impact players but there are a few that they could lose that could help down the road.

Full minor league rosters won't be released until after Spring Training.

[twinedenter]

39 minutes ago, Redskins Rick said:

Pitching salary prices continue to rise higher that many would believe is a fair market price, and much higher than the position players, crazy what journeymen and prospects are getting, especially, if you throw with your left arm.

The crazy cost of pitching has not changed in years. All the more reason you don't allow your club to go into the off-season needing 3 starters. Its poor roster management and showing ZERO proactivity. That is something which this front office has shown consistently in its tenure. Not to say it wasn't as issue prior...

[Redskins Rick]

Just now, twinedenter said:

The crazy cost of pitching has not changed in years. All the more reason you don't allow your club to go into the off-season needing 3 starters. Its poor roster management and absolute reactivity. Which this front office has shown in its tenure. Not to say it wasn't as issue prior.