Yankees Pick Up Options On Cano And Swisher

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It hasn?t even been 24-hours since the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series, and the New York Yankees are already hard at work, getting ready for 2012 season. The latest since the 6 ½ hours of executive meetings in Tampa, FL last Wednesday is[...]

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Yankees pick up options on Cano, Swisher (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 29 October 2011 09:59:34 PM. © MLB News Blog

The New York Yankees have exercised contract options for next season on second baseman Robinson Cano and right fielder Nick Swisher. The moves were announced Saturday night. The decision on Cano’s $14 million option was a mere formality, but there was some thought that the Yankees might consider parting ways with Swisher because of his [...]

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Classic Yankees: Graig Nettles

post from Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog on 29 October 2011 08:44:32 PM. © Bronx Baseball Daily » Bronx Baseball Daily, a New York Yankees blog

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Fergie Jenkins 2002 Topps Tribute 3000 Strikeouts

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Fergie Jenkins 2002 Topps Tribute ’3000 Strikeouts’ Courtesy of my buddy Alfredo, I have a new Fergie Jenkins card to show off to you all. This one, from the 2002 Topps Tribute set pays homage to Fergie being a member … Continue reading →

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Rangers decide not to hold fan rally (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 29 October 2011 07:40:24 PM. © MLB News Blog

There’s no celebration this year for the Texas Rangers. Last year, a fan rally followed the Texas Rangers’ first appearance in a World Series. This time, having lost the Fall Classic for the second straight year, there won’t be one. The Rangers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games after coming within one [...]

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The Off-Season Begins, What's Dayton Moore's Next
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post from Royals Review on 29 October 2011 07:01:25 PM. © Royals Review

Dayton Moore, pictured here with debate partner Tony Blair, clashed with Christopher Hitchens on the existence of God in a spirited forum held in downtown Kansas City. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Dayton Moore likes to make the first move. The last three off-seasons, Moore has made a major trade (by Royals standards) within eight days of the end of the World Series. Given that rumors have abounded for the last two months that the Royals are looking to make a significant roster move or two this winter, we should expect nothing less this November.

Last season, the Giants won the World Series on November 2nd and on November 10th, Moore made his first major move, trading David DeJesus to Oakland. In 2009, the Yankees won the title on the 2nd as well, and on November 6th Moore traded Mark Teahen to the White Sox. In 2008, the season ended with a Phillies title on October 27th, and on October 31 Moore made the Mike Jacobs trade.

Moore is certainly predictable in some ways. We beat the Jeff Francoeur joke into the ground, only... he did actually eventually sign Jeff Francoeur. Apparently, the man uses centerfielder shopping as a way of marking time, to give another example. And, if you're a good bet to post a sub .320 OBP and a terrible UZR, there's a perverse chance that you'll end up a Royal. We know all that. However, not every transaction is another Miguel Olivo or Yuni move. There are also deals like the Teahen trade, which wasn't immediately digestible, or the signing of Melky Cabrera, which no one saw coming (though it fit the Moore paradigm in many ways) or, most famously, the Meche 5/$55 contract.

What might we expect this November?

An early, market-busting or market-irrelevant move to sign a starting pitcher. I think this is more likely than a trade, because I don't think Moore wants to part with his guys that much. (Which, by the way, I don't mean to imply is necessarily a bad thing.) Problem is, the options aren't great.
One of the zillion trade proposals you've seen for a starting pitcher. But, because this is how baseball go, it won't involve a team we think at all. Instead, Moore will strike a deal with, say, the Marlins or Mets or someone, that will catch us all off-guard. I have nightmares about being out of pocket for days and Moore trading Hosmer for King Felix or something and being unable to blog about it.
The baffling position player move. Step one, acquire a player at a position seemingly occupied by someone else. Step two, announce a suboptimal position switch. Step three (six months later) trade the second player, but keep the other guy at his new position anyway.
The bold position player move. Ala, Mike Jacobs part 2. Decent idea, poor execution on that one. In this case, I dunno... the line between baffling and bold could be blurry with this roster.
A backup catcher. Signing a backup catcher is one of those transactions you can literally make just about anytime you want. Matt Treanor changed teams eight times this season, and I think the same 20 dollar bill just stayed stapled to his shirt the entire time as the payment. Dayton may want to just do something, so he'll sign Gerald Laird or someone.

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-moores-next-move

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Game 7 gets sports top rating since 04 (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 29 October 2011 05:27:23 PM. © MLB News Blog

Game 7 of the World Series between St. Louis and Texas averaged 25.4 million viewers to make it the most-watched ballgame since 2004. Before that series, in which the Red Sox won their first title in 86 years in four games, the high mark was another Game 7 — the 2002 World Series between San [...]

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Cubs RHP Dempster exercises $14M option (AP)

Chicago Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster has elected to exercise his $14 million player option and return to the team in 2012. Dempster informed the team of his decision Saturday. Dempster, 34, was 10-14 last season with a 4.80 ERA in 34 starts and reached 200 innings pitched for a fourth straight year.

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Jim Palmer 2001 Topps Archives Sweet!!!

Jim Palmer 2001 Topps Archives – Sweet!!! Just a fantastic looking baseball card featuring one of my favorite pitchers of all-time, Mr. Jim Palmer!!! 1984 was Palmer’s last season in the big leagues. He only competed in 5 games that … Continue reading →

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Angels introduce Dipoto as new GM (AP)

The Los Angeles Angels have introduced Jerry Dipoto as their new general manager. Owner Arte Moreno said Saturday that Dipoto will provide fresh ideas to the Angels, who have missed the playoffs the past two seasons despite a hefty payroll. Dipoto was an executive with the Arizona Diamondbacks the past six seasons.

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