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MLB: 2011 Off-Season News and Discussion Thread
So, the Cards have won.



Anyhow, let's start-up the hot-stove talk and other off-season tidbits here.

Both my fave teams are rebuilding...here's hoping they go the right direction...
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Old 11-02-2011, 12:18 PM
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Braves send <del>dead weight</del> Derek Lowe to Indians for $5m in relief plus a A pitcher.

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Quade out, Ryno (likely) in.
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Ryno is not a candidate for the Cubs job. Epstein said "the next manager must have managerial or coaching experience at the major league level."

The Cardinals did request permission to interview Sandberg though.
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It's a mistake. Don't limit your candidate pool.
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I guess I'll just repost this here considering it is offseason talk.

McCourt is selling the Dodgers!
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-...,4790881.story
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Golden Glove Award Winners

American League
1B Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
2B Dustin Pedroia, BOS
3B Adrian Beltre, TEX
SS Erick Aybar, LAA
LF Alex Gordon, KC
CF Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
RF Nick Markakis, BAL
C Matt Wieters, BAL
P Mark Buehrle, CWS

National League
1B Joey Votto, CIN
2B Brandon Phillips, CIN
3B Placido Polanco, PHI
SS Troy Tulowitzki, COL
LF Gerardo Parra, ARI
CF Matt Kemp, LAD
RF Andre Ethier, LAD
C Yadier Molina, STL
P Clayton Kershaw, LAD

Silver Slugger Award Winners

American League
1B Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
2B Robinson Cano, NYY
SS Asdrubral Cabrera, CLE
3B Adrian Beltre, TEX
OF Curtis Granderson, NYY
OF Jose Bautista, TOR
OF Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
C Alex Avila, DET
DH David Ortiz BOS

National League
1B Prince Fielder, MIL
2B Brandon Phillips, CIN
SS Troy Tulowitzki, COL
3B Aramis Ramirez, CHC
OF Ryan Braun, MIL
OF Matt Kemp, LAD
OF Justin Upton, ARI
C Brian McCann, ATL
P Daniel Hudson, ARI
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It's good to see three Dodger Blues with GG this year.
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Sandberg and Francona are out, Epstein doesn't want either.
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Nice to see Buerhle win another Glove.


Man, I hope he re-signs with Chicago.
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Phillies sign Jim Thome, 1-yr, $1.25M

Royals trade Melky Cabrera to Giants for Jonathan Sanchez
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The new Marlins logo is god-awful, but the uniforms are nice.
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Phillies sign Jonathan Papelbon. 4 years, $50M.
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Phillies sign Jonathan Papelbon. 4 years, $50M.
Phillies better sign someone who can fawkin hit!
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The new Marlins logo is god-awful, but the uniforms are nice.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/1...tml?ref=sports

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Mike Matheny will be the new Cardinals manager.
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http://www.uni-watch.com/2011/11/12/...lins-uniforms/
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They should have retained the Florida motif. It's going to pain me to see Jose Reyes in that uniform, enjoying success while my Mets struggle to be competitive.
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The Dodgers and Matt Kemp agree to an 8-year, $160M extension.
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Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young

NL Rookie of the Year: Craig Kimbrel, ATL

AL Rookie of the Year: Jeremy Hellickson, TB
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Congrats Kirk Gibson and Joe Maddon - Mgrs of the year.
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Dale Sveum is the Cubbies' new skipper: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...,2056812.story


Don't know too much about him.
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Still think Sandberg should've been selected.
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News to me...but, the Astros are going to the AL...?
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Clayton Kershaw won the NL Cy Young.
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Originally Posted by paz840
Clayton Kershaw won the NL Cy Young.


This is great, I am so happy for the kid! Considering all the bullshit that has been going on with the Dodgers lately, having three Gold Gloves winners and now the CY Young makes this last season a little more palatable.
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Dale Sveum is the Cubbies' new skipper: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...,2056812.story


Don't know too much about him.
good luck with "send em home Sveum" Most aggressive third base coach I've ever seen. I couldnt tell ya how many guys he got thrown out at the plate.
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Verlander wins AL MVP!

The last starting pitcher to be named AL MVP was Roger Clemens of the Red Sox in 1986. The last pitcher to win the award was A's closer Dennis Eckersley in 1992.
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Verlander's a beast. What a pitcher.
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Which means, he'll be a Yankee at some point because they'll sign him to a $1 trillion dollar salary.
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Mariners' Halman killed: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...,4537001.story
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Rangers sign Joe Nathan. Felix to move into starting rotation.
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Originally Posted by paz840
Verlander wins AL MVP!

The last starting pitcher to be named AL MVP was Roger Clemens of the Red Sox in 1986. The last pitcher to win the award was A's closer Dennis Eckersley in 1992.


I can't wait until the NL MVP is announced tomorrow. Come on Kemp, bring another accolade to the Dodgers this season!
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I can't wait until the NL MVP is announced tomorrow. Come on Kemp, bring another accolade to the Dodgers this season!
I know where a team finishes is a big deal to the voters, but they gotta give it to Kemp. His numbers were ridiculous.
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Ryan Braun wins NL MVP.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_mlb&c_id=mlb

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I can't wait until the NL MVP is announced tomorrow. Come on Kemp, bring another accolade to the Dodgers this season!
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I know where a team finishes is a big deal to the voters, but they gotta give it to Kemp. His numbers were ridiculous.
Kemp had a great season for sure. At least he got the big contract done, well deserved.
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