*** OFFICIAL *** 2015 MLB Thread

[Hockey Guy]

Cueto signs with the Giants. 6 year, $130M.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb...s-130-million/

[Dan Druff]

3-way trade involving Dodgers, Reds, and White Sox:

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/po...rade-with-reds

White Sox: Acquire Frazier; trade away RHP Frankie Montas, 2B Micah Johnson, OF Trayce Thompson.

Dodgers: Acquire Montas, Johnson and Thompson; trade away 2B Jose Peraza, OF Scott Schebler, IF/OF Brandon Dixon.

Reds: Acquire Peraza, Schebler, Dixon; trade away Frazier.


Not a huge deal, obviously, but the most notable is Frazier moving over to Chicago.

The key player acquired by the Dodgers is Montas, who throws a lot of Ks and pitched well last year at AA. Thompson is actually Klay Thompson's brother, and hit well during his 122 AB last year, but he isn't projected to be a force at the plate.

The key player acquired by the Reds is Peraza. He has some similarities to Dee Gordon -- blazing speed, high average, good defense, but doesn't walk or hit for power.

The one problem for the Dodgers is that they really have nothing going on at 2B right now. Kendrick is a free agent, Utley was re-signed but is no longer good enough to start, and now Peraza has been shipped to the Reds. Recently acquired Micah Johnson will not be the solution.

[simpdog]

3-way trade involving Dodgers, Reds, and White Sox:

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/po...rade-with-reds

White Sox: Acquire Frazier; trade away RHP Frankie Montas, 2B Micah Johnson, OF Trayce Thompson.

Dodgers: Acquire Montas, Johnson and Thompson; trade away 2B Jose Peraza, OF Scott Schebler, IF/OF Brandon Dixon.

Reds: Acquire Peraza, Schebler, Dixon; trade away Frazier.


Not a huge deal, obviously, but the most notable is Frazier moving over to Chicago.

The key player acquired by the Dodgers is Montas, who throws a lot of Ks and pitched well last year at AA. Thompson is actually Klay Thompson's brother, and hit well during his 122 AB last year, but he isn't projected to be a force at the plate.

The key player acquired by the Reds is Peraza. He has some similarities to Dee Gordon -- blazing speed, high average, good defense, but doesn't walk or hit for power.

The one problem for the Dodgers is that they really have nothing going on at 2B right now. Kendrick is a free agent, Utley was re-signed but is no longer good enough to start, and now Peraza has been shipped to the Reds. Recently acquired Micah Johnson will not be the solution.

Don't forget you need to replace Greinke's 19-3 record and 1.66 ERA. Likely takes you from the division winner to a wild card hopeful.

[jsearles22]

3-way trade involving Dodgers, Reds, and White Sox:

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/po...rade-with-reds

White Sox: Acquire Frazier; trade away RHP Frankie Montas, 2B Micah Johnson, OF Trayce Thompson.

Dodgers: Acquire Montas, Johnson and Thompson; trade away 2B Jose Peraza, OF Scott Schebler, IF/OF Brandon Dixon.

Reds: Acquire Peraza, Schebler, Dixon; trade away Frazier.


Not a huge deal, obviously, but the most notable is Frazier moving over to Chicago.

The key player acquired by the Dodgers is Montas, who throws a lot of Ks and pitched well last year at AA. Thompson is actually Klay Thompson's brother, and hit well during his 122 AB last year, but he isn't projected to be a force at the plate.

The key player acquired by the Reds is Peraza. He has some similarities to Dee Gordon -- blazing speed, high average, good defense, but doesn't walk or hit for power.

The one problem for the Dodgers is that they really have nothing going on at 2B right now. Kendrick is a free agent, Utley was re-signed but is no longer good enough to start, and now Peraza has been shipped to the Reds. Recently acquired Micah Johnson will not be the solution.

Don't forget you need to replace Greinke's 19-3 record and 1.66 ERA. Likely takes you from the division winner to a wild card hopeful.

Giants are significantly better at this point. Good luck Druff, I think you're fucked. Have fun spending $200 million plus and not even making the playoffs

[Dan Druff]

The way the Dodgers look right now, they're a .500 ballclub.

But there's still plenty of time between now and April.

[gut]

Nice trade for the white sox, thats a pretty small package they gave up for Frazier. I first saw the headline of the 3 team swap, and assumed Frazier was going to the Dodgers. Friedman must really like Montas, I assumed Peraza would eventually be used as a big piece in a move for a SP.

No one is going to replace Grienke's numbers from last year, not even Grienke himself. The Dodgers signing of Iwakuma kind of slipped under the radar, but he can step in as a decent #2, as he was for years in SEA behind Felix. I like Wood more than most people do, if he puts up numbers closer to his 2014 he's fine as a 3. Perhaps Friedman is happy with Kershaw, those 2, Anderson, Bolsinger/Urias when ready.

National league might be even more top and bottom heavy this year. Cubs, pirates, cardinals, mets, dodgers, dbacks, and giants might be 7 of the top 10 teams in baseball. brewers, braves, phillies, rockies, reds might actually be the 5 worst teams in all of baseball.

[jsearles22]

Nice trade for the white sox, thats a pretty small package they gave up for Frazier. I first saw the headline of the 3 team swap, and assumed Frazier was going to the Dodgers. Friedman must really like Montas, I assumed Peraza would eventually be used as a big piece in a move for a SP.

No one is going to replace Grienke's numbers from last year, not even Grienke himself. The Dodgers signing of Iwakuma kind of slipped under the radar, but he can step in as a decent #2, as he was for years in SEA behind Felix. I like Wood more than most people do, if he puts up numbers closer to his 2014 he's fine as a 3. Perhaps Friedman is happy with Kershaw, those 2, Anderson, Bolsinger/Urias when ready.

National league might be even more top and bottom heavy this year. Cubs, pirates, cardinals, mets, dodgers, dbacks, and giants might be 7 of the top 10 teams in baseball. brewers, braves, phillies, rockies, reds might actually be the 5 worst teams in all of baseball.

When you put the Dodgers in the top 10 list, it's impossible to take anything else you say seriously. Fellating Druffs ego not necessary fag

[ToasterOven]

Obviously, no need to rank teams in December, but I'll wager the Dodgers finish with a top ten record in baseball. They are going to make some moves.

[jsearles22]

Obviously, no need to rank teams in December, but I'll wager the Dodgers finish with a top ten record in baseball. They are going to make some moves.

It's a long ass time away, so no need to bet $$$. You wanna bet a one month posting ban?

[big dick]

Don't do that cus you both make me lol and then i lose
Just bet some cash

[ToasterOven]

Obviously, no need to rank teams in December, but I'll wager the Dodgers finish with a top ten record in baseball. They are going to make some moves.

It's a long ass time away, so no need to bet $$$. You wanna bet a one month posting ban?

Pick avatar for a month?

[jsearles22]

It's a long ass time away, so no need to bet $$$. You wanna bet a one month posting ban?

Pick avatar for a month?

Booked

[ThisGuyisWhat]

Scott 'Stock' Matusow had an interesting Twitter meltdown once the news was announced that Johnny Cueto signed with the San Fransisco Giants. https://twitter.com/scottmatusow

[gut]

Nice trade for the white sox, thats a pretty small package they gave up for Frazier. I first saw the headline of the 3 team swap, and assumed Frazier was going to the Dodgers. Friedman must really like Montas, I assumed Peraza would eventually be used as a big piece in a move for a SP.

No one is going to replace Grienke's numbers from last year, not even Grienke himself. The Dodgers signing of Iwakuma kind of slipped under the radar, but he can step in as a decent #2, as he was for years in SEA behind Felix. I like Wood more than most people do, if he puts up numbers closer to his 2014 he's fine as a 3. Perhaps Friedman is happy with Kershaw, those 2, Anderson, Bolsinger/Urias when ready.

National league might be even more top and bottom heavy this year. Cubs, pirates, cardinals, mets, dodgers, dbacks, and giants might be 7 of the top 10 teams in baseball. brewers, braves, phillies, rockies, reds might actually be the 5 worst teams in all of baseball.

When you put the Dodgers in the top 10 list, it's impossible to take anything else you say seriously. Fellating Druffs ego not necessary fag

Name 4 AL teams that should be above the Dodgers right now. Lets remember that, despite the fact that a lot of the offseason is left, there is no one in the AL in full rebuild mode right now. Every AL team might fall in-between 70-90 wins this coming season, while the NL beats up on all the tearing down teams.

....or go ahead and keep acting smart cause you had the misfortune of being born in Kansas City and you have your one moment to sound smart for your homerism.

[ToasterOven]

When you put the Dodgers in the top 10 list, it's impossible to take anything else you say seriously. Fellating Druffs ego not necessary fag

Name 4 AL teams that should be above the Dodgers right now. Lets remember that, despite the fact that a lot of the offseason is left, there is no one in the AL in full rebuild mode right now. Every AL team might fall in-between 70-90 wins this coming season, while the NL beats up on all the tearing down teams.

....or go ahead and keep acting smart cause you had the misfortune of being born in Kansas City and you have your one moment to sound smart for your homerism.

Depending on if the Rays and A's start moving guys out, I think this is correct.

[abrown83]

I would guess the Dodgers win 75 games next year.

Not only are the Giants and Diamondbacks better they happen to draw the AL East in Interleague and their protected rival is the Angels.

They would need significant signings at this point to not be a sub-500 team.

[gut]

Name 4 AL teams that should be above the Dodgers right now. Lets remember that, despite the fact that a lot of the offseason is left, there is no one in the AL in full rebuild mode right now. Every AL team might fall in-between 70-90 wins this coming season, while the NL beats up on all the tearing down teams.

....or go ahead and keep acting smart cause you had the misfortune of being born in Kansas City and you have your one moment to sound smart for your homerism.

Depending on if the Rays and A's start moving guys out, I think this is correct.

I was thinking that as well, but even then most of the highly desirable assets on both those teams are young and controllable. It would take a monster offer to acquire a Sonny Gray or Chris Archer. I suppose Longoria or Reddick could be moved this year if either of those teams choose to go that way, but they are already relatively young teams. I think Beane is the most overrated GM in the game now, still collecting the "Moneyball" respect. he absolutely blew the Donaldson trade, and the Addison Russell for Smardijajajaja was fucking horrible. So who knows what he will do.

[jsearles22]

When you put the Dodgers in the top 10 list, it's impossible to take anything else you say seriously. Fellating Druffs ego not necessary fag

Name 4 AL teams that should be above the Dodgers right now. Lets remember that, despite the fact that a lot of the offseason is left, there is no one in the AL in full rebuild mode right now. Every AL team might fall in-between 70-90 wins this coming season, while the NL beats up on all the tearing down teams.

....or go ahead and keep acting smart cause you had the misfortune of being born in Kansas City and you have your one moment to sound smart for your homerism.

Royals
Blue Jays
Rangers
Astros

Those are easy. Then I'd easily debate Yankees, Angels, and dark horse Minnesota and Baltimore.

Before your rebuttable please remember LAD just lost Grienke to a division rival. Giants have only gotten better. Between AZ and SF, and losing Grienke it's not hard to see a .500 Dodgers team.

[ToasterOven]

I would guess the Dodgers win 75 games next year.

Not only are the Giants and Diamondbacks better they happen to draw the AL East in Interleague and their protected rival is the Angels.

They would need significant signings at this point to not be a sub-500 team.

Look again. The AL east is probably the worst AL division. Rays, Yanks, O's are all worse than 2015.

[jsearles22]

I would guess the Dodgers win 75 games next year.

Not only are the Giants and Diamondbacks better they happen to draw the AL East in Interleague and their protected rival is the Angels.

They would need significant signings at this point to not be a sub-500 team.

Look again. The AL east is probably the worst AL division. Rays, Yanks, O's are all worse than 2015.

East won 16 games more than the west this year. That's a big gap to make up