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ayaghmour2 · 04-01-2018, 05:20 PM

Free Agents filed, and below are the big names:
1B Daniel Murphey
SP Chris Sale
3B Josh Donaldson
SS Manny Machado
1B J.D. Martinez
RF Bryce Harper
C Yasmani Grandal
CF Charlie Blackmon
SP Clayton Kershaw
2B Brian Dozier

I'd be surprised if any would become Marlins. To make the offseason go faster, I'll use a "calender" to display how the offseason progressed. I had only $12,870,771 for free agents, so I guess nothing major move would occur.

The demands were crazy, 5 players, Harper, Blackmon, Donaldson, Machado, and Kershaw demanded over $40,000,000 a piece. Sale wanted a little bit less. Some of these initial demands were crazy.

November 30th, 2018: The Braves re-qcuire Lane Adams, and also recieve RHP Michael Koval from the Mariners for RHP Julio Teheran. White Sox also acquire LHP Anthony Kay and LF Raphael Gladu for 1B Casey Gillaspie.

December 1st 2018: Mets send C Kevin Plawecki to the Astros for 2B Tony Kemp.

December 3rd, 2018: The Marlins added SS Alcedis Escobar and 2B Eduardo Nunez to minor league deals with major league options. The Yankees ink Charlie Blackmon to a 5-year, $127,000,000 contract. The Blue Jays sign Brian Dozier for a 4-year, $92,800,000 contract with an opt out after year 2. The Jays also signed Cuban Free Agent Luis Vasquez to a 6-year, $94,800,000 with an opt-out after year 2 as well.

December 4th, 2018: Busy day started with C Yasmani Grandal joining the Red Sox on a 5-year, $119,400,000 contract. They then sent C Christian Vasquez and CF Danny Mars to the Angels for RHP Luke Bard. The Nationals sent 1B Howie Kendrick to the Twins for RHP Jeremy McKinney, C Mitch Garver, and cash considerations. Lastly, Arizona sent C Tomas Telis and RHP Kai-Wei Lin to the Dodgers for CF Andrew Toles.

December 5th, 2018: We sent minor league 2B Elisezer Alvarez to the Diamondbacks for SP Taylor Widener. Alvarez would be available for seleciton in the Rule-5 draft, so I grabbed an ineligible young SP with solid upside.

December 7th, 2018: Josh Donaldson joined former rival Boston on a 5-year, $97,200,000 contract with a 135 game vesting option for year 5. I designated Rafael Ortega for assignment to add CF Magnerius Sierra from the Rule-5 draft.

December 8th, 2018: Clayton Kershaw returned to the Dodgers on a 6-year, $179,700,000 contract. Chris Sale decided to kiss his arm goodbye with a 4-year, $121,700,000 to sign with the Mets. There is, however, an opt-out after year 1.

December 9th, 2018: Rafael Ortega was claimed by the Rockies. Manny Machado signed a 5-year, $163,800,000 contract with the Tigers. The last year is a player option. I casted my Hall of Fame ballot, which included Barry Bonds, Roy Halladay, Todd Helton, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Juan Pierre, Mariano Rivera, Omar Vizquel, Billy Wagner, and Michael Young.

December 10th, 2018: Kevin Gausman and A.J. Cole agreed to minor league deals with big league options.

December 11th, 2018: Dallas Keuchel signed a 6-year, $128,800,000 deal with the Angels. The Mariners traded 1B Dan Vogelbach to the Royals for RHP Jake Junis. I traded Alex Dickerson to the Phillies for 1B Darick Hall, which freed up a 40-man spot for 3B Drew Ward.

December 12th, 2018: The Winter Meetings started with the bombshell of Bryce Harper signing a 7-year, $131,100,000 contract with the Phillies. Fresh off the division title, they wanted to go all the way. J.A. Happ returned to the Blue Jays on a 3-year, $24,600,000 contract. The final year is a 25 start vesting option. Wilson Ramos also is now a Phillie, inking a 4-year, $37,400,000 contract. I made a big move of my own, sending 1B Justin Bour and LF Carlos Tocci to the Cubs for SP Tomas Hatch and C Chase Smartt. It's a big move, but Smartt is a future star behind the plate with massive power, while Hatch will be a useful member of the rotation. I added RP Nick Rumbelow and CF Braxton Lee to the 40, protecting them from the Rule-5 draft.

Devember 13th, 2018: A.J. Pollock returned to Arizona on a 6-year, $66,600,000 contract, the final a team option. Cuban Free Agent Jorge Medeles for a 3-year, $29,300,000 contract. The Nationals sent C Max Stassi to the Rays for LHP Jhenderson Hurtado and LF Mallex Smith. I sent SP Sandy Alcantra to the Cubs for SP Alex Lange.

Devember 14th, 2018: 2B Logan Forsythe joined the Royals for 5-years, $91,000,000 contract. Japanese Free Agent RF Tsuneki Kaza to a 6-year, $55,000,000 contract. The Dodgers traded RHP Ty Madden to the Braves for RHP Trevor Gott. I traded C J.T. Realmuto and 2B Eduardo Nunez to the Dodgers for SP Mitchell White, RF D.J. Peters, and SS Jeremy Arocho. All thre prospects are 3* potential or higher, a really nice return for Realmuto. Isan Diaz got Realmuto's roster spot.

December 15th, 2018: I finished the Winter Meetings sending CF Monte Harrison to the Brewers for 3B Lucas Erceg. I'd probably lose Harrison to the Rule-5 Draft.

December 17th, 2018: Thw Rule-5 Draft was today. The Angels swapped RHP Chris Rodriguez to the Padres for LHP Joey Lucchesi and cash. I didn't take anyone in the draft, but I didn't lose anyone either.

December 20th, 2018: The Phillies sent LF Nick Williams to the Tigers for RHP Burch Smith.

December 25th, 2018: I sent SP Zack Godley to the Yankees for SP Jordan Montgomery. Montgomery is better then Godley ratings wise, and Godley didn't like Miami. Merry Christmas Marlins Fans!

December 26th, 2018: A little late gift came in the form of RP David Phelps, who got a 1-year, $1,300,000 contract. He's a solid righty out of the pen for a bargain. Sam Dyson joined as well, on a 1-year, $1,600,000 contract. One more move, I added lefty Brent Suter on a $900,00 contract.

December 27th, 2018: The Astros signed SP Cole Hammels to a 4-year, $56,400,000 contract. The final season is a 25 start vesting option. I sent Brian Johnson to the Indians for SS Yu-Cheng Chang, to make room for Suter.

December 28th, 2018: Jonathan Lucroy joined the Dodgers on a 5-year, $74,000,000 contract, with a 120 game vesting option in the final year. The Angels sent 2B Nolan Fontana and CF Torrii Hunter Jr. to the A's for RHP Frankie Montas. To make room for Dyson, I sent Brett Graves to the Rangers for 1B Ronald Guzman.

December 29th, 2018: J.D. Martinez is heading to the A's on a 4-year, $49,200,000 contract. Drew Pomeranz is now a Ranger, inking a nice 7-year, $111,300,000 contract, the final a 180 inning pitched vesting option. The A's sent RHP Lou Trivino to the Phillies for SS Jonathan Guzman. I designated Garrett Cooper for assigment, making room for David Phelps.

I'd start 2019 next time, taking the team up to the preseason.

04-01-2018, 05:20 PM	#37
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,133	Beginning of Free Agency Free Agents filed, and below are the big names: 1B Daniel Murphey SP Chris Sale 3B Josh Donaldson SS Manny Machado 1B J.D. Martinez RF Bryce Harper C Yasmani Grandal CF Charlie Blackmon SP Clayton Kershaw 2B Brian Dozier I'd be surprised if any would become Marlins. To make the offseason go faster, I'll use a "calender" to display how the offseason progressed. I had only $12,870,771 for free agents, so I guess nothing major move would occur. The demands were crazy, 5 players, Harper, Blackmon, Donaldson, Machado, and Kershaw demanded over $40,000,000 a piece. Sale wanted a little bit less. Some of these initial demands were crazy. November 30th, 2018: The Braves re-qcuire Lane Adams, and also recieve RHP Michael Koval from the Mariners for RHP Julio Teheran. White Sox also acquire LHP Anthony Kay and LF Raphael Gladu for 1B Casey Gillaspie. December 1st 2018: Mets send C Kevin Plawecki to the Astros for 2B Tony Kemp. December 3rd, 2018: The Marlins added SS Alcedis Escobar and 2B Eduardo Nunez to minor league deals with major league options. The Yankees ink Charlie Blackmon to a 5-year, $127,000,000 contract. The Blue Jays sign Brian Dozier for a 4-year, $92,800,000 contract with an opt out after year 2. The Jays also signed Cuban Free Agent Luis Vasquez to a 6-year, $94,800,000 with an opt-out after year 2 as well. December 4th, 2018: Busy day started with C Yasmani Grandal joining the Red Sox on a 5-year, $119,400,000 contract. They then sent C Christian Vasquez and CF Danny Mars to the Angels for RHP Luke Bard. The Nationals sent 1B Howie Kendrick to the Twins for RHP Jeremy McKinney, C Mitch Garver, and cash considerations. Lastly, Arizona sent C Tomas Telis and RHP Kai-Wei Lin to the Dodgers for CF Andrew Toles. December 5th, 2018: We sent minor league 2B Elisezer Alvarez to the Diamondbacks for SP Taylor Widener. Alvarez would be available for seleciton in the Rule-5 draft, so I grabbed an ineligible young SP with solid upside. December 7th, 2018: Josh Donaldson joined former rival Boston on a 5-year, $97,200,000 contract with a 135 game vesting option for year 5. I designated Rafael Ortega for assignment to add CF Magnerius Sierra from the Rule-5 draft. December 8th, 2018: Clayton Kershaw returned to the Dodgers on a 6-year, $179,700,000 contract. Chris Sale decided to kiss his arm goodbye with a 4-year, $121,700,000 to sign with the Mets. There is, however, an opt-out after year 1. December 9th, 2018: Rafael Ortega was claimed by the Rockies. Manny Machado signed a 5-year, $163,800,000 contract with the Tigers. The last year is a player option. I casted my Hall of Fame ballot, which included Barry Bonds, Roy Halladay, Todd Helton, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Juan Pierre, Mariano Rivera, Omar Vizquel, Billy Wagner, and Michael Young. December 10th, 2018: Kevin Gausman and A.J. Cole agreed to minor league deals with big league options. December 11th, 2018: Dallas Keuchel signed a 6-year, $128,800,000 deal with the Angels. The Mariners traded 1B Dan Vogelbach to the Royals for RHP Jake Junis. I traded Alex Dickerson to the Phillies for 1B Darick Hall, which freed up a 40-man spot for 3B Drew Ward. December 12th, 2018: The Winter Meetings started with the bombshell of Bryce Harper signing a 7-year, $131,100,000 contract with the Phillies. Fresh off the division title, they wanted to go all the way. J.A. Happ returned to the Blue Jays on a 3-year, $24,600,000 contract. The final year is a 25 start vesting option. Wilson Ramos also is now a Phillie, inking a 4-year, $37,400,000 contract. I made a big move of my own, sending 1B Justin Bour and LF Carlos Tocci to the Cubs for SP Tomas Hatch and C Chase Smartt. It's a big move, but Smartt is a future star behind the plate with massive power, while Hatch will be a useful member of the rotation. I added RP Nick Rumbelow and CF Braxton Lee to the 40, protecting them from the Rule-5 draft. Devember 13th, 2018: A.J. Pollock returned to Arizona on a 6-year, $66,600,000 contract, the final a team option. Cuban Free Agent Jorge Medeles for a 3-year, $29,300,000 contract. The Nationals sent C Max Stassi to the Rays for LHP Jhenderson Hurtado and LF Mallex Smith. I sent SP Sandy Alcantra to the Cubs for SP Alex Lange. Devember 14th, 2018: 2B Logan Forsythe joined the Royals for 5-years, $91,000,000 contract. Japanese Free Agent RF Tsuneki Kaza to a 6-year, $55,000,000 contract. The Dodgers traded RHP Ty Madden to the Braves for RHP Trevor Gott. I traded C J.T. Realmuto and 2B Eduardo Nunez to the Dodgers for SP Mitchell White, RF D.J. Peters, and SS Jeremy Arocho. All thre prospects are 3* potential or higher, a really nice return for Realmuto. Isan Diaz got Realmuto's roster spot. December 15th, 2018: I finished the Winter Meetings sending CF Monte Harrison to the Brewers for 3B Lucas Erceg. I'd probably lose Harrison to the Rule-5 Draft. December 17th, 2018: Thw Rule-5 Draft was today. The Angels swapped RHP Chris Rodriguez to the Padres for LHP Joey Lucchesi and cash. I didn't take anyone in the draft, but I didn't lose anyone either. December 20th, 2018: The Phillies sent LF Nick Williams to the Tigers for RHP Burch Smith. December 25th, 2018: I sent SP Zack Godley to the Yankees for SP Jordan Montgomery. Montgomery is better then Godley ratings wise, and Godley didn't like Miami. Merry Christmas Marlins Fans! December 26th, 2018: A little late gift came in the form of RP David Phelps, who got a 1-year, $1,300,000 contract. He's a solid righty out of the pen for a bargain. Sam Dyson joined as well, on a 1-year, $1,600,000 contract. One more move, I added lefty Brent Suter on a $900,00 contract. December 27th, 2018: The Astros signed SP Cole Hammels to a 4-year, $56,400,000 contract. The final season is a 25 start vesting option. I sent Brian Johnson to the Indians for SS Yu-Cheng Chang, to make room for Suter. December 28th, 2018: Jonathan Lucroy joined the Dodgers on a 5-year, $74,000,000 contract, with a 120 game vesting option in the final year. The Angels sent 2B Nolan Fontana and CF Torrii Hunter Jr. to the A's for RHP Frankie Montas. To make room for Dyson, I sent Brett Graves to the Rangers for 1B Ronald Guzman. December 29th, 2018: J.D. Martinez is heading to the A's on a 4-year, $49,200,000 contract. Drew Pomeranz is now a Ranger, inking a nice 7-year, $111,300,000 contract, the final a 180 inning pitched vesting option. The A's sent RHP Lou Trivino to the Phillies for SS Jonathan Guzman. I designated Garrett Cooper for assigment, making room for David Phelps. I'd start 2019 next time, taking the team up to the preseason.