MLB News & Notes (other than Cubs or Sox)

[funkster]

And the Chicagoland area is finally rid of his amazing goatee.  

[rok]

Thank god.

https://twitter.com/MLBBruceLevine/statu...4301864960

[funkster]

Give it to Heyward.

[rok]

One intriguing thing about Heyward, and I have no idea if this is true, is that some are speculating that he might want a 4-year opt-out clause in any contract given that he could then re-enter the market at 30. If that is the case, we need to be in on this guy.

[Runnys]

I agree. Offer him 8/175 with a 4 year opt out and see what happens.

[funkster]

I'd be perfectly fine with that.

[Runnys]

O'Day resigning with the O's for 4/31. That's a lot of coin for a non closer.

[rok]

Yes, but most were speculating that he wanted $10mil/per, so while that isn't a bargain it still looks like he gave them a hometown discount.

[rok]

Big day for RP signings. Madsen to the A's for $22mil/3 years. Very strange fit here, but he likely gets dealt at the July deadline for prospects when the A's are out of it.


http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/at...adson.html

[funkster]

Whoops...not so fast.

 

https://twitter.com/doday56/status/673565687546298369

[BigBoy]

Whoops...not so fast.

 

https://twitter.com/doday56/status/673565687546298369

 

Nationals last minute offer?

[Runnys]

No, the O's are notorious for not passing guys on their physicals. It's not a deal until the physical is done, at least that's what I've been reading is the hold up.

[rok]

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status...9789232128

[rok]

What in the holy fuck is Rosenthal talking about?

https://twitter.com/ken_rosenthal/status...3442507778

[funkster]

Maybe he means move them in their roles? You don't pick up Chapman and make him the set up guy though.