Sorry everybody, but with the addition of Torii Hunter and the return of DH Victor Martinez, the Detroit Tigers are destined to win the World Series this year!

No matter what happens, I just can't wait until summer. Sitting in the sun, watching baseball, with a nice cold beer. Good luck to all teams! Go Tigers!

Originally Posted by pitfallharry219 Chris Carpenter is likely out for the year, and his career may be over due to his nerve damage in his right arm.

I don't understand why the Cardinals don't throw a 1-year offer at Lohse, no one else is beating down his door.

Any opinions on Jed Lowrie? I don't know much about the guy, or if he's worth the good prospects the A's dealt for him.

Originally Posted by pacifickarma Any opinions on Jed Lowrie? I don't know much about the guy, or if he's worth the good prospects the A's dealt for him.

Eh Peacock is projected to be a back of the rotation arm. 4.41 BB/9 and 4.26 FIP are ugly for AAA - the only positive is 9.3 K/9. Stassi is a back up catcher in the making, had potential but injuries brought him down.

The trade is more like Carter + fringe prospects for Lowrie and a bullpen arm. Lowrie will be an ultimate utility man for the A's and Carter will hit homers for Houston.

Any guesses on Bourn's contact? I'll go with the Rangers grabbing him for 3/33m - player opt out options for both years.

Looks like Braun is tied to Biogenesis according to Yahoo

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ryan-br...235650670.html

Originally Posted by HornyPony Any guesses on Bourn's contact? I'll go with the Rangers grabbing him for 3/33m - player opt out options for both years.

No thanks, I'd rather save the money and keep the pick. Roll with a Martin/Gentry platoon.

No idea on the years or the dollar amount, but I'll guess Mariners or Mets.

Originally Posted by pacifickarma Any opinions on Jed Lowrie? I don't know much about the guy, or if he's worth the good prospects the A's dealt for him.

I just hope he can stay healthy. I wasn't a big fan of Carter anyways. I see him as inconsistent at times. He can hit HRs sure, but it didn't appear that Oakland had him in their future plans.

Originally Posted by CaseyRyback Looks like Braun is tied to Biogenesis according to Yahoo http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ryan-br...235650670.html

About time. I wonder if he gets sued by the collector that he dragged through the mud.

Can't wait for this season. I hope Dusty Baker can show some ing guts as a manager, since the Reds are far too talented to get knocked out in the NLDS again.

And I'm even stoked about 2014 already, too: Billy Hamilton.

This should prove to be an interesting year for Yankees. Lots of guys are coming off injury riddled or subpar seasons. Time will tell.

This is the most optimistic I've been about the Braves for several years. Upgraded the roster with the Uptons and didn't lose anything of note other than Prado (and Chipper retiring).

Heyward and Freeman should keep getting better, as well as the young pitchers.

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Todd Helton's mugshot:

Originally Posted by dmaul1114 This is the most optimistic I've been about the Braves for several years. Upgraded the roster with the Uptons and didn't lose anything of note other than Prado (and Chipper retiring).

The NL East is going to be entertaining this year for sure.

Originally Posted by pitfallharry219 Todd Helton's mugshot:

Hahaha, ouch.

No Grandy Man and now no Big Tex. I think it is safe to say that this isn't the Yankees year.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/stor...s-wrist-injury

Originally Posted by CaseyRyback No Grandy Man and now no Big Tex. I think it is safe to say that this isn't the Yankees year. http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/stor...s-wrist-injury

The Yankees might as well bring back Jason Giambi or Tino Martinez at this point. Hell, bring in Damon now too. If this year is going to suck complete ass, at least make it a love letter to the fans. After letting Russell Martin walk, I already wished that Posada was still here. Might as well get Clemens out there again too, lol. It can't get much worse. I can't believe that Mo and Pettitte are going to waste the last year of their careers on this kind of team. Really sucks.

If you're bored, you can see the grueling workout MLB players take. Or see the right way and the wrong way to switch teams.

Originally Posted by n8rockerasu The Yankees might as well bring back Jason Giambi or Tino Martinez at this point. Hell, bring in Damon now too. If this year is going to suck complete ass, at least make it a love letter to the fans. After letting Russell Martin walk, I already wished that Posada was still here. Might as well get Clemens out there again too, lol. It can't get much worse. I can't believe that Mo and Pettitte are going to waste the last year of their careers on this kind of team. Really sucks.

I think Corey Hart would be a good fit. He can field 1B/RF and a 125 wRC+ is alright. Doubt Brewers would want much in return, FA after this year and is owed 10m.

Edit: Ugh Hart is out until April. Guess the only options are giving up the farm for Headley or staying put.

Originally Posted by DNukem170 If you're bored, you can see the grueling workout MLB players take. Or see the right way and the wrong way to switch teams.

Thanks!

If Halladay really only averaged 87 MPH in his most recent start, he's done.

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