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    Just got home, other than the Jason Bay buyout and Yasmani Grandal suspension (thanks to Axeman33 and gfhyde for covering that) there's still lots going on!

    -Arizona is in active discussions regarding young right fielder Justin Upton, who is available for the right price. Somewhat surprisingly, they are also listening to offers for Trevor Bauer, who wasn't quite ready when they called him up. Bauer is regarded as on of the top pitching prospects in baseball.

    -The Orioles are targeting Josh Hamilton and Cody Ross for their left field position, so this team is serious about winning.

    -Cleveland is receiving calls on Asdrubal Cabrera, Justin Masterson, Shin-Soo Choo and Chris Perez. All players are believed to be available for the right price, but they are not shopping them.

    -Boston is not interested in trading Jacoby Ellsbury, mostly because his value is down right now and they believe he'll be motivated to play his best in his contract year.

    -The Cubs are interested in both Shaun Marcum and Brandon McCarthy to help shore up their pitching rotation.

    -In a minor trade, the White Sox acquired Blake Tekotte from San Diego in exchange for 28-year-old right-hander Brandon Kloess.
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    Yeah, read that Upton for Andrus could be a fit, but that's probably just someone starting rumours at this point. Still, slide Profar in for Andrus, throw Upton in the OF and I think you've got something going in Texas again.

    Sizemore might try and play again. I think he's... 30? And brittle as all hell. Poor guy. Used to love drafting him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gfhyde View Post
    Yeah, read that Upton for Andrus could be a fit, but that's probably just someone starting rumours at this point. Still, slide Profar in for Andrus, throw Upton in the OF and I think you've got something going in Texas again.

    Sizemore might try and play again. I think he's... 30? And brittle as all hell. Poor guy. Used to love drafting him.
    I just dont see Texas dealing Profar.
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    As per Ken Rosenthals twitter feed:

    #BlueJays closing in on middle infielder, per @ShiDavidi. One rival exec expects free agent Maicer Izturis to be Toronto's choice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Axeman33 View Post
    I just dont see Texas dealing Profar.
    Sorry if I typed it out weird....I meant trade Andrus and slide Profar into Shortstop

    Quote Originally Posted by Axeman33 View Post
    As per Ken Rosenthals twitter feed:

    #BlueJays closing in on middle infielder, per @ShiDavidi. One rival exec expects free agent Maicer Izturis to be Toronto's choice.
    Nice find. I remember seeing his name of Fangraphs 25 Best Free Agents list. The contract numbers beside him are what they think a good signing would be worth.

    18. Maicer Izturis, IF: 2 years, $10 million

    I’m pretty sure this is the only Top Free Agent list you’ll see Maicer Izturis on, since he’s an aging utility player coming off a poor season, but for a team that has 400 plate appearances and a weak starting infielder at either second or third, Izturis could be a valuable 10th guy. From 2009 to 2011, he was basically a league average hitter who could handle all three IF positions, and while everything got worse last year, we’re dealing with a half season’s worth of playing time. The larger sample of Izturis’ career peg him as a great part-time guy who won’t kill you if he has to play regularly. $5 million a year for roster flexibility and depth is worth it for a team with some resources.


    The biggest problem I've found with Jays fans (among my friends and family) is that any player that is signed is expected to be the next Robbie Alomar.
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    https://mobile.twitter.com/JonHeyman...0205366272?p=v

    "Jays close to deal with maicer izturis"


    Heyman just tweeted this. Basically confirming his report from earlier.
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    Izturis to the Jays is done.

    10M for 3 yrs plus club option.

    https://mobile.twitter.com/JonHeyman...3336371201?p=v

    Solid signing for the Jays. Gives them flexibility while they allow Hechevarria to blossom in AAA. I would have only given him 2 years but hey, whatever works.
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    -R.A. Dickey's name is coming up in trade talks, because the team is not willing to give him a multi-year deal.

    -Texas acquired reliever Tommy Hottovy from Kansas City for a player to be named later or cash considerations

    -The Red Sox are interested in free agents Anibal Sanchez and Huroki Kuroda, Boston has reached out to both of them.

    -Arizona will not acquire Jurickson Profar or Elvis Andrus in exchange for Upton, as the Rangers aren't willing to part with the two young shortstops. Meanwhile, Detroit is doing a background check on Upton before deciding whether to go after him or not. The Tigers can offer up top prospect Nick Castellanos should they choose to pursue Upton. Tampa Bay is also interested, among other teams.

    -Rafael Soriano, Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher declined their respective teams qualifying offers today.
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    Anibal Sanchez is also looking for a $90 deal. Good luck with that buddy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dmvincent View Post
    -The Red Sox are interested in free agents Anibal Sanchez and Huroki Kuroda, Boston has reached out to both of them.
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    -Alex Anthopoulos is said to be interested in Anibal Sanchez, noting that a five-year contract, paying around $90 million is pretty fair value for him. More from Shi David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShiDavidi/status/266985718138667008

    -B.J. Upton declined Tampa Bay's qualifying offer today, as expected.

    -The Nationals have agreed to extend manager Davey Johnson's contract.

    -Michael Bourn is receiving interest from many teams, including the Nationals, Phillies, Reds and Red Sox.

    -Some team has won the bid for Korean pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu and he didn't come cheap, Jon Heyman of CBS reports that the winning bid was $25,737,737.33. It is not known which team secured his services as of yet.
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    Looks like the dodgers won the right to negotiate with him. They are not shy about spending money!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ruckus1717 View Post
    Looks like the dodgers won the right to negotiate with him. They are not shy about spending money!
    Now they have a month to deal with super agent Scott Boras, what a pleasure that will be.
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    Hyun-Jin Ryu, seriously?? Sounds like a card game..
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    Besides the Dodgers winning the right to negotiate with Korean pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, here's what else is going on.

    -After the Red Sox signed catcher David Ross to a two-year contract, the media is speculation Boston will make Jarrod Saltalammachia available in trade talks to address weaknesses on the team. Boston is showing interest in Mike Napoli as well, but he would play first base should he sign with them.

    -If Texas is unwilling to trade either Jurickson Profar or Elvis Andrus, the Rays could scoop up Justin Upton for either James Shields or Jeremy Hellickson plus shortstop prospect Hak-Ju Lee.

    -At least five clubs are interested in Melky Cabrera's services, possibly more. The outfielder is likely going to get a small contract for what he can bring to a team and many teams want to be that team that signed the small contract which paid off in spades.

    -After reports that Andre Ethier may be available for the right price, it seems as though the Dodgers are happy with him. If Torii Hunter were to sign with them, he would have to play in a lesser role due to Ethier needing everyday at bats.

    -Several baseball experts believe Dan Haren will sign with the Padres as he grew up on the west coast and would like to pitch close to home.

    -Philadelphia is going after Michael Bourn and B.J. Upton is their backup plan should they miss on Bourn.

    -An update on the Blue Jays managerial search: http://www.torontosun.com/2012/11/08...ays-gm-rumours
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