Thread: MLB Off-Season Thread

Well, Detroit has a ridiculously sick lineup now.

1. Granderson CF
2. Polanco 2B
3. Cabrera 3B
4. Ordonez RF
5. Sheffield DH
6. Guillen 1B
7. Pudge C
8. Renteria SS
9. J. Jones LF

Blue Jays to meet with Lo Duca

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...20071204190223

Bay to the Tribe?

Pittsburgh Pos Gazette

In a surprising twist, the Pirates and Cleveland Indians revived talks at the Opryland Hotel late last night and developed a framework for a five-player trade, Bay and catcher Ronny Paulino going to Cleveland for outfielder Franklin Gutierrez, catcher Kelly Shoppach and either starter Cliff Lee or a minor-league pitching prospect.

I wonder if Dontrelle will DH any games.

Originally Posted by Claw21

I wonder if Dontrelle will DH any games.

Well he wouldn't be a DH, they would just let the pitcher hit. And no I don't think that'll happen, only because when they bring him out, won't the RP have to hit as well? One of the big things in the AL is you don't have to worry about the pitcher in the batting order when you have to make a switch. Leyland would just be putting himself at a disadvantage. I don't think Dontrelle's hitting ability is enough counter that disadvantage. Especially when your DH is Gary Sheffield.

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Well he wouldn't be a DH, they would just let the pitcher hit. And no I don't think that'll happen, only because when they bring him out, won't the RP have to hit as well? One of the big things in the AL is you don't have to worry about the pitcher in the batting order when you have to make a switch. Leyland would just be putting himself at a disadvantage. I don't think Dontrelle's hitting ability is enough counter that disadvantage. Especially when your DH is Gary Sheffield.

I wasn't being serious about Willis hitting. I was joking because Willis, being a good hitting pitcher, won't get to bat when he pitches.

Rios and Lincecum might switch places

From the MLB Blog:

Reds considering Mark Prior

Cincinnati's search for arms has the club taking a hard look at Cubs right-hander Mark Prior.

Prior, coming off right shoulder surgery, won't be able to pitch before May at the earliest, and perhaps not until August. But he is expected to pitch in 2008, and the Cubs have until Dec. 12 to offer him arbitration. He would be eligible for free agency after the 2008 season, so it is understandable, considering that and his health issues, that the Cubs might entertain offers for him, especially if they can address a need.

I couldn't help but devilishly laugh inside. I must admit I felt a bit guilty for laughing but that's just funny. Poor Mark.

Originally Posted by The Natural

From the MLB Blog:



I couldn't help but devilishly laugh inside. I must admit I felt a bit guilty for laughing but that's just funny. Poor Mark.

Prior can't be happy about this potential situation, dude needs to get away from Dusty Baker or his arm is gonna just fall off someday.