Go Time: An Oakland Athletic Franchise

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BREAKING NEWS:

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It's being reported that the Baltimore Orioles have reached multiple deals, two signings and a trade. The Orioles have acquired Jay Bruce from the New York Mets in exchange for Brad Brach. They have also agreed to terms with RP's Joe Blanton and David Hernandez. Joe Blanton has signed a two year deal worth twelve million, and Hernandez signed a one year deal worth three point seven million.

To Baltimore:

Jay Bruce




To New York Mets:

Brad Brach






New Oriole bullpen mates:

Joe Blanton



David Hernandez

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Edwin in Coors....goodness!

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Quote: Originally Posted by TattooedEvil

Edwin in Coors....goodness!

No kidding! That lineup just got very lethal...if it wasn't already! CarGo, Nolan, Desmond, EE, and Story.

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BREAKING NEWS:

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Kenley Jansen has signed a 5 year deal worth $85 million with the Washington Nationals. The deal does include an opt out after year two, and it is being reported that the Dodgers would not go above 70 million for Kenley.

New Washington Nationals Closer, Kenley Jansen





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The Toronto Blue Jays are getting close to a deal with Dexter Fowler, it seems like it will be in the 4-5 year range upwards of 75 million.

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Reds insider is saying that they are close to trading away Billy Hamilton, and he isn't leaving without an overpay.

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Dodgers are being aggressive with Greg Holland I am hearing

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Hearing a lot of deals will get done tomorrow, more to come in the AM as we inch closer to the season.

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Signing Day Update:

4. Dexter Fowler CF - 5 years @ $84 million w/ Jays
5. Mark Trumbo 1B - 4 years @ $69 million w/ Rangers
6. Ivan Nova SP - 5 years @ $72 million w/ Padres
7. Jose Bautista RF - 1 year deal @ 16 million w/ Indians
8. Jason Hammel SP - 3 years @ $42 million w/ Marlins
9. Matt Weiters C - 3 years @ $45 million w/ Angels
10. Michael Saunders RF - 4 years @ $56 million w/ Phillies
11. Mike Napoli 1B - 2 years @ $24 million w/ A's
12. Greg Holland CP - 2 years @ $15.7 million w/ Dodgers
13. Travis Wood SP/RP - 2 years w/ Korea
22. Boone Logan RP - 2 years @ $9 million w/ Cubs
27. Brett Anderson SP - 2 years @ 11.5 million w/ Brewers
29. Junichi Tazawa RP - 1 year @ $6.5 million w/ Twins
35. Angel Pagan CF - 2 years @ $7.5 million w/ Angels
40. Ben Revere CF - 1 year @ $4.5 million w/ A's
43. JP Howell RP - 2 years @ $10 million w/ A's
46. Austin Jackson CF - 1 year @ $5.5 million w/ Rangers
47. Chris Coughlan INF/OF - 2 years @ $11 million w/ Rays
52. Wellington Castillo C - 2 years @ $10.5 million w/ O's
61. Koji Uehara RP - 1 year deal @ $6 million w/ Cubs



Trades:

Reds trade CF Billy Hamilton to Toronto for SP Conner Greene and LF Dwight Smith Jr.

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Signing Day Finale:

14. Neftalo Feliz RP - 2 years @ $11.6 million with Astros
15. Brad Ziegler RP - 2 years @ $10.5 million with Marlins
16. Brandon Moss 1B/OF - Unsigned
17. Luis Valbuena 3B/1B - 1 year deal to Japan
19. Sergio Romo RP - 3 years @ $21.6 million with D-Backs
20. Santiago Casilla RP - 1 year deal @ $6.5 million with Astros
21. Fernando Salas RP - MiLB with Mets
23. Chase Utley 2B - Retired
24. Derek Holland SP - MiLB with Giants
25. Tyson Ross SP - 1 year @ $6.5 million with Yankees w/ Player Option
26. Rubby De La Rosa RP - 1 year @ $4 million with Rays
28. Erick Aybar 2B - 1 year @ $7 million with Twins
30. Colby Rasmus OF - 1 year @ $15 million with Dodgers
31. Jered Weaver SP - 1 year @ $7 million with Padres
32. CJ Wilson SP - Retired
33. Jordan Walden RP - 1 year @ $4 million with Reds
34. Jake Peavy SP - Retired
36. Scott Feldman SP - Retired
37. Drew Storen RP - 1 year @ $5.2 million with Pirates
38. Trevor Plouffe INF/OF - MiLB with Mets
39. Doug Fister SP - 1 year @ $14 million with Rays
41. Kurt Suzuki C - Unsigned
42. Pedro Alvarez 1B/3B - 2 years @ $13 million with Mariners
44. Joe Smith RP - 3 years @ $17.1 million with Pirates
45. Luke Hochevar RP - 3 years @ $21 million with Padres
48. Adam Lind 1B - 1 year @ $7 million to Cubs w/ Mutual Option
49. Tommy Milone SP/RP - 1 year to Korea
50. Kris Medlen SP - 2 years @ $11 million to Giants
53. Mike Dunn RP - 2 years @ $10 million with Phillies
54. Daniel Hudson RP - 3 years @ $18 million with Marlins
55. Yusmeiro Petit RP - MiLB with Nationals
56. Chris Carter 1B - 1 year @ $2.5 million with Twins
57. Alex Avila C - 1 year @ $4.1 million with White Sox
58. Seth Maness RP - MiLB with Cardinals
59. Neil Ramirez RP - MiLB with Twins
60. Cory Rasmus RP - MiLB with Angels




Trades:

- Rangers trade 2B Jurickson Profar, SP Nick Martinez, SP Yohander Mendez, RP Jose Leclerc, 3B Josh Morgan to the Rays for SP Chris Archer and RP Alex Colome.

- Angels trade RP Huston Street to the Royals for SP Kyle Zimmer and Angels trade SP Kyle Zimmer, SP Joe Gatto and SS David Fletcher to the Twins for 2B Brian Dozier.

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OPENING DAY OAKLAND A'S

Lineup:

SS - Marcus Semien - R

CF - Ben Revere - L

LF - Khris Davis - R

C - Stephen Vogt - L

1B - Mike Napoli - R

RF - Matt Joyce - L

DH - Mark Canha - R

2B - Jed Lowrie - S

3B - Ryan Healy - R



Bench:

INF - Joey Wendle - L

OF - Sam Fuld - L

CINF/COF - Yonder Alonso - L

C - Josh Phegley - R




Starting Rotation:

1 - Sonny Gray - R

2 - Kendall Graveman - R

3 - Sean Manaea - L

4 - Daniel Mengden - R

5 - Jesse Hahn - R



Bullpen:

Long - Chris Bassitt - R

Middle - Liam Hendricks - R

Middle - Sean Doolittle - L

Middle - John Axford - R

Setup - Ryan Dull - R

Setup - JP Howell - L

Closer - Ryan Madson - R