2014-15 Off-Season Thread (Moss Acquired - Page 16)

[Steve_424]

Justin Sellers to the Pirates for cash.

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[Steve_424]

MLBtraderumors.com did their offseason preview for the Tribe. I won't post the whole thing as some of it is redundant, but a few highlights:

- He guesses Antonetti will have somewhere between $10-15 M to add to the payroll
- He thinks the Indians will only be looking at short-term contracts due to the amount of money they have tied up in 2015 and 2016 plus salary increases coming for Kluber, Allen, and Carrasco in 2015 and Shaw and Chisenhall in 2016.
- He sees 3B, RF, and DH as possibilities to upgrade, as most do
- Some free agents he tosses around - Colby Rasmus, Corey Hart, Kendrys Morales, Pat Neshek, Jason Grilli, Sergio Romo, and Joba Chamberlain
- Mentions Juan Uribe, Casey McGehee, Jason Heyward, Justin Upton, Gerardo Parra, and Shane Victorino as possible trade candidates.
- Says the Indians may view this as their chance to take the Division with Scherzer likely leaving Detroit and Shields likely leaving KC


I like the idea of Sergio Romo. He's had a bit of a down year but he's an experienced reliever with closing experience and, more importantly, big game experience. Crockett/Romo/Shaw/Allen would be tough to beat.

None of the free agent hitters excited me. Justin Upton would be a great add but he'd be a one year rental and he has the Indians on his no trade list. Jason Heyward would be another great addition but would be another one year rental. Victorino would be interesting - he shouldn't cost much in terms of prospects and the Indians were linked to him before.

 

[Juice is Loose]

Romo will get overpaid, someone will look at him with World Series experience and throw too much money at him. I'd like him too but don't see it.

Why would the Braves even look at trading Heyward?

 

[Juice is Loose]

Doesn't have to do with the Indians, but Oscar Taveras from the Cardinals was killed in a car accident. He hit a home run in the NLCS I remember.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...-oscar-taveras-dies-in-car-accident/17977685/

 

[EdMonix11]

Things I like about the offseason thus far:

Kipnis dieting and starting his offseason strength and conditioning program already.


Things I don't like about the offseason thus far:

Swisher on TV having a jolly good time. Does he have an off button? Does he just mainline RedBull? Oh, and I hope he's bringing his own rehabilitation specialist on the road with him....

 

[Simon]

Nothing with the Indians, but - Joe Maddon is close to a deal to become Cubs manager. Other outlets are saying deal is done.

Look for the Cubs to be spenders now in FA.

 

[BimboColesHair]

Gets one of the best managers in the game out of the AL. Win for the Indians.

 

[Steve_424]

Things I like about the offseason thus far:

Kipnis dieting and starting his offseason strength and conditioning program already.


Things I don't like about the offseason thus far:

Swisher on TV having a jolly good time. Does he have an off button? Does he just mainline RedBull? Oh, and I hope he's bringing his own rehabilitation specialist on the road with him....

Agree on Kipnis - I forget who said it (I think Pluto) but someone reported recently that he was trying to add too much muscle.

As for Swisher, I don't see the big deal with what he's doing. He's an entertaining guy and I'm sure it's not affecting his rehab. Next season he better be at the World Series in uniform though

 

[Nom]

Things I like about the offseason thus far:

Kipnis dieting and starting his offseason strength and conditioning program already.


Things I don't like about the offseason thus far:

Swisher on TV having a jolly good time. Does he have an off button? Does he just mainline RedBull? Oh, and I hope he's bringing his own rehabilitation specialist on the road with him....

I was annoyed by the Swisher stuff before he came here. Thought it was all for show. But man, that dude is just ON all the time. It's crazy. I'd hate to hang out with him, but watching him on my team is fun (well, if he were playing better.)

 

[AZ_]

Free agency begins on Midnight Tuesday morning, here is a list of the players who filed:

Atlanta Braves
Emilio Bonifacio
Ryan Doumit
Gavin Floyd
Aaron Harang
Gerald Laird
Ervin Santana

Baltimore Orioles
Alexi Casilla
Nelson Cruz
Kelly Johnson
Andrew Miller
Johan Santana
Joe Saunders
Delmon Young

Boston Red Sox
Burke Badenhop
Ryan Dempster
David Ross
Koji Uehara

Chicago Cubs
Carlos Villanueva

Chicago White Sox
Paul Konerko
Matt Lindstrom

Cincinnati Reds
Jack Hannahan
Ryan Ludwick

Cleveland Indians
Jason Giambi

Colorado Rockies
Matt Belisle
Michael Cuddyer
Nick Masset
Franklin Morales

Detroit Tigers
Joba Chamberlain
Phil Coke
Joel Hanrahan
Torii Hunter
Jim Johnson
Victor Martinez
Max Scherzer

Houston Astros
Matt Albers
Jesse Crain
Jose Veras

Kansas City Royals
Norichika Aoki
Scott Downs
Jason Frasor
Luke Hochevar
Raul Ibanez
James Shields
Josh Willingham

Los Angeles Angels
Jason Grilli
John McDonald
Joe Thatcher

Los Angeles Dodgers
Josh Beckett
Kevin Correia
Roberto Hernandez
Paul Maholm
Chris Perez
Hanley Ramirez
Jamey Wright

Miami Marlins
Rafael Furcal
Kevin Gregg
Reed Johnson
Brad Penny

Milwaukee Brewers
Zach Duke
Tom Gorzelanny
Lyle Overbay
Mark Reynolds
Francisco Rodriguez

Minnesota Twins
Jared Burton

New York Mets
Bobby Abreu
Daisuke Matsuzaka

New York Yankees
Chris Capuano
Stephen Drew
Chase Headley
Rich Hill
Derek Jeter
Hiroki Kuroda
Brandon McCarthy
David Robertson
Ichiro Suzuki
Chris Young

Oakland Athletics
Alberto Callaspo
Jonny Gomes
Luke Gregerson
Jason Hammel
Jon Lester
Jed Lowrie
Hiroyuki Nakajima*
Geovany Soto

Philadelphia Phillies
Mike Adams
Kyle Kendrick
Wil Nieves

Pittsburgh Pirates
Clint Barmes
Francisco Liriano
Russell Martin
Edinson Volquez

San Diego Padres
Tim Stauffer

San Francisco Giants
Michael Morse
Jake Peavy
Sergio Romo
Pablo Sandoval
Ryan Vogelsong

Seattle Mariners
Joe Beimel
Endy Chavez
Chris Denorfia
Franklin Gutierrez
Kendrys Morales
Humberto Quintero
Chris Young

St. Louis Cardinals
Mark Ellis
Justin Masterson
Jason Motte
Pat Neshek
A.J. Pierzynski

Texas Rangers
Scott Baker
Neal Cotts
Colby Lewis
Alex Rios

Toronto Blue Jays
Melky Cabrera
Casey Janssen
Munenori Kawasaki*
Colby Rasmus

 

[AZ_]

A few good bullpen options I'd like the Indians to get involved with:

Luke Hochevar
Joba Chamberlain
Mike Adams
Pat Neshek
Burke Badenhop (Ohio native)

Starting pitchers who will garner Indians interest:

Gavin Floyd
Justin Masterson

 

[Stark]

Masterson has been an "every other year" kind of guy. I'd really love this team to try to get him on a one year deal, but I feel like somebody is going to overpay.

 

[Steve_424]

A few good bullpen options I'd like the Indians to get involved with:

Luke Hochevar
Joba Chamberlain
Mike Adams
Pat Neshek
Burke Badenhop (Ohio native)

Starting pitchers who will garner Indians interest:

Gavin Floyd
Justin Masterson

I've always been a fan of Mike Adams. He's battled injuries the last two seasons and isn't getting any younger but when he is on the mound, he's usually pretty darn good. I'd love to see him in a Tribe uniform. I also like Neshek quite a bit.

Didn't see it anywhere else but Aviles is back, as expected.

 

[Steve_424]

Blue Jays trade Adam Lind to Milwaukee for Marco Estrada

 

[Steve_424]

MLBTradeRumors has their predictions out for the top 50 free agents. Here are the Central-related picks:

Max Scherzer - New York
James Shields - Red Sox
Victor Martinez - White Sox
Andrew Miller - Tigers
Justin Masterson - Cubs
Colby Rasmus - White Sox
Jason Hammel - Twins
Luke Gregerson - White Sox
Torii Hunter - Rangers
AJ Burnett - Royals
Nori Aoki - Reds
Billy Butler - Mariners
Brett Anderson - Twins

They don't have the Indians signing anyone in the top 50, but they do list the Indians as possible fits for Aramis Ramirez, Michael Morse, Alex Rios, Torii Hunter, and Billy Butler.