Winter Meetings Coverage

[Gary Armida]

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Gary... Any chance Seattle trades for Upton and sign Bourn to play CF?

Jack Zduriencik was very clear about about not paying a price. He could unload the farm, but I doubt it. I'd guess no on Bourn unless price comes down.

[Gary Armida]

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Holy crap, Victorino 3/39 million. Giants got a bargain with Pagan 4/40million.

The 2 worst contracts handed out this week. Terrible.

[Gary Armida]

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Any news on Nate McLouth? I heard he's only looking for a one-year deal, and the Cubs need a stopgap CF. Seems like a perfect match.

Orioles still interested. Buck Showalter said that today when he met with us.

[Gary Armida]

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Two deals go down...Rays Get Yunel Escobar from the Marlins and the Rockies get Wilton Lopez for Alex White and Alex Gillingham.

[Gary Armida]

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Giants re-sign Marco Scutaro to a 3 year, $20 million deal. My head is exploding over 3 years.

[rdnk]

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My Tigers questions:

Are they looking for a closer or are they gonna roll with an in house player? Are they looking at any other bullpen help (a lefty perhaps?)
Are they going to sign a backup catcher, is there an in house solution or can Martinez catch once a week?
Are they looking at signing another OF? What about adding bench guys?
If they fail to resign Annibal, are they going after anyone or are they sticking with Verlander-Fister-Scherzer-Porcello-Smyly?

[Gary Armida]

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My Tigers questions:

Are they looking for a closer or are they gonna roll with an in house player? Are they looking at any other bullpen help (a lefty perhaps?)
Are they going to sign a backup catcher, is there an in house solution or can Martinez catch once a week?
Are they looking at signing another OF? What about adding bench guys?
If they fail to resign Annibal, are they going after anyone or are they sticking with Verlander-Fister-Scherzer-Porcello-Smyly?

I have some answers.

1. They say they are not going FA market and not in on Soriano. Not sure I believe that.
2. Yes, looking for bullpen, but not highend guys (which there aren't any anyway)
3.Don't think VMart catches at all. Backup needed.
4. I don't see them adding another bat or even a bench guy. They are deep. Although if right trade came along, they might. I like Dirks a lot. They are looking at getting VMart as a new acquisition along with Hunter.
5. I see them adding a starter, maybe even Sanchez if demands come down. Likely waiting to see what Greinke gets.

[rdnk]

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I have some answers.

1. They say they are not going FA market and not in on Soriano. Not sure I believe that.
2. Yes, looking for bullpen, but not highend guys (which there aren't any anyway)
3.Don't think VMart catches at all. Backup needed.
4. I don't see them adding another bat or even a bench guy. They are deep. Although if right trade came along, they might. I like Dirks a lot. They are looking at getting VMart as a new acquisition along with Hunter.
5. I see them adding a starter, maybe even Sanchez if demands come down. Likely waiting to see what Greinke gets.

Thanks man.

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so with Yunel being traded elsewhere and the asking price for Asdrubal still sky-high, what are Beane's revised plans for upgrading SS?

[Gary Armida]

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so with Yunel being traded elsewhere and the asking price for Asdrubal still sky-high, what are Beane's revised plans for upgrading SS?

I have to be honest...other than sharing an elevator with Billy, I can't find him anywhere. Cabrera may be going in this rumored 4 team deal that is making the rounds.

[The Kid 24]

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I have to be honest...other than sharing an elevator with Billy, I can't find him anywhere. Cabrera may be going in this rumored 4 team deal that is making the rounds.

Any details on the players being moved?

[kehlis]

I ask this knowing that by the time you read this it will likely have been answered but do you happen to have a good idea of where Grilling is going?

[The Kid 24]

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I ask this knowing that by the time you read this it will likely have been answered but do you happen to have a good idea of where Grilling is going?

I sure hope Grilli's going to Milwaukee along with Sean Burnett or J.P. Howell!! We need bullpen help BAD!!

[Gary Armida]

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Keppinger to White Sox for 3yrs.

McClouth, Orioles close.

[Gary Armida]

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Any details on the players being moved?

I've been stalking the lobby for the past hour or so, talking anyone up. Most don't think this rumored deal would happen. But, players mentioned Asdrubal Cabrera, Justin Upton, Trevor Bauer (although teams want Skaggs), Mike Olt, possibly Profar. And then, Olney told people that Royals are involved, which I just saw on twitter too.