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I'm looking into getting Albert's full page ad he took out in the Stl Post Dispatch transferred onto some toilet paper.
2016 MLB thread. THE CUBS HAVE BROKEN THE CURSE! Chicago Cubs are your 2016 World Series champions
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Casey McGehee got traded for... Jose Veras...?
I know he had a rough season, but Jesus...
I know he had a rough season, but Jesus...
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Casey McGehee got traded for... Jose Veras...?
I know he had a rough season, but Jesus...
I know he had a rough season, but Jesus...
darthska
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darthska
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Sarcasm meter must be broken on your p.c.
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Sarcasm meter must be broken on your p.c.
darthska
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*lost*
Ah well.
Not the first time won't be the last.
Ah well.
Not the first time won't be the last.
darthska
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*lost*
Ah well.
Not the first time won't be the last.
Ah well.
Not the first time won't be the last.
Casey McGehee is a Pirate.
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Well that didn’t take long. Mere hours after signing Aramis Ramirez to man the keystone for the next three seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers traded former third baseman Casey McGehee to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jose Veras. While McGehee exceeded expectations with the Brewers initially — he slumped badly last season — and was eventually replaced by Jerry Hairston Jr. Will a change of scenery resurrect the bat of “Mighty Casey?
Casey McGehee is a Pirate.
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Well that didn’t take long. Mere hours after signing Aramis Ramirez to man the keystone for the next three seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers traded former third baseman Casey McGehee to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jose Veras. While McGehee exceeded expectations with the Brewers initially — he slumped badly last season — and was eventually replaced by Jerry Hairston Jr. Will a change of scenery resurrect the bat of “Mighty Casey?
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That'll still be about 10 more than the A's hit.Originally Posted by CP1708
The 2012 Chicago Cubs gonna hit about 13 home runs this season, and like 4 of them will be from Zambrano.
GreenNGold89
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That'll still be about 10 more than the A's hit.Originally Posted by CP1708
The 2012 Chicago Cubs gonna hit about 13 home runs this season, and like 4 of them will be from Zambrano.
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Prince was in stl......for what, idk, but he was here...... Hope he wasn't talking to the Cardinals, maybe he spoke to the teams about their need for an offensive lineman, LOL
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Prince was in stl......for what, idk, but he was here...... Hope he wasn't talking to the Cardinals, maybe he spoke to the teams about their need for an offensive lineman, LOL
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Cardinals probably offered him a 3 year contract
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Cardinals probably offered him a 3 year contract
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i wish we could trade youkilis for wright or beltre straight up
the hate is strong for youkilis with me
the hate is strong for youkilis with me
DeadsetAce
Supporter
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i wish we could trade youkilis for wright or beltre straight up
the hate is strong for youkilis with me
the hate is strong for youkilis with me
Prospects affected by hot stove.
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A lot of big names have already come off the board via free agency this winter, and many players have been traded, but the hot stove can also affect prospects. Those big signings and trades can create or take away opportunities from prospects, and while there will still be plenty of transactions between now and spring training, here's a look at some top prospects who have been helped or hurt by some recent moves.
[h3]Winners[/h3]
Lorenzo Cain, OF, Kansas City Royals
When the Royals sent Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for Jonathan Sanchez, it not only handed Cain the center-field job, but also left the Royals with no real backup plan for now. Coming off a season in which he hit .312/.380/.497 for Triple-A Omaha, Cain looks ready in the eyes of scouts, while representing a significant upgrade defensively. He needs to improve his plate discipline to fit better at the top of a big league lineup, but he has the potential to be the long-term answer here.
Colin Cowgill, OF, Oakland Athletics
He was sent to Oakland as part of the Trevor Cahill deal, which means he went from a team (Arizona Diamondbacks) with a young and talented outfield to one with, well, no outfield at all. The only proven big leaguer in the A's outfield -- and even that is an arguable point -- is Ryan Sweeney, so Cowgill, who should be able to hit for average and run a bit, has every opportunity to earn an everyday job with Oakland. He has left the defending National League West champs for a team in limbo, but $480,000 in Oakland beats another year in Triple-A.
Jesus Montero, C, New York Yankees
The Yankees are always a threat to swoop in and make a big move based on their riches alone, but in this case, Montero is the beneficiary of their relative silence so far. He's still penciled in as the primary designated hitter in 2012, and with Joe Girardi indicating that Francisco Cervelli will be on the roster, the team has done everything but come out and say that Montero's catching days are over. No worries, as he's really going to hit.
Tyler Pastornicky, SS, Braves
Yet another winner based on inactivity. The Braves feel like Pastornicky is close to ready, but there was still some interest in finding a cheap insurance policy. With inexpensive options, including incumbent Alex Gonzalez, disappearing, chances are looking better than ever that Pastornicky, who was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the Yunel Escobar deal, will enter spring as the everyday big league shortstop. He's cheap, he should be able to match, if not exceed Gonzalez's production on an immediate basis, and also provide a speed dimension to one of baseball's slowest teams.
Jacob Turner, RHP, Tigers
While the Tigers have overhauled their bullpen, they've yet to touch the rotation, which could lead to a quick easing in of Turner, who has also been connected to some trade rumors for a more experienced arm. A fifth-starter job -- and Turner doesn't have much competition for it right now -- would be ideal for Turner as far as managing his workload over a full big league season, and he has the ability to be the team's second-best starter within three years.
[h3]Losers[/h3]
Matt Dominguez, 3B, Miami Marlins
He was the 12th overall pick in the 2007 draft and the Marlins hoped that he would earn the third-base job last spring, but questions about his bat remain, and a .258/.312/.431 line at Triple-A New Orleans did not do much for his cause. The Jose Reyes signing slides Hanley Ramirez to third, and unless Hanley forces a trade, Dominguez's gold glove defense could be headed elsewhere.
Nate Eovaldi, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
After a strong showing at Double-A, Eovaldi more than held his own in six starts for the Dodgers, but the team's strange obsession with mediocre veterans suddenly has him as the odd man out in the rotation, bumped out by Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang. While the pair will cost only $6 million in 2012 due to back-loaded deals, Eovaldi is an equal talent who will be plying his trade at Triple-A Albuquerque.
Tyler Greene, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
A first-round pick in 2005, Greene has gotten a decent-sized look of more than 100 at-bats in each of the last two years, and the only positives have been good defense and a perfect 16-for-16 in the stolen base department. More important is the .218/.307/.313 line, and with him as the only shortstop on the roster, the Cardinals appropriated a small portion of their Albert Pujols budget to bring Rafael Furcal back. This was probably Greene's last chance at a real job, and he's now firmly in the utility category.
Mike Montgomery, LHP, Kansas City Royals
The Royals made no secret that starting pitching was their top priority this offseason, and they've done what they can by bringing back Bruce Chen and trading for Jonathan Sanchez. It's a quick lesson in the volatility of pitching prospects, as one year ago at this time, Montgomery and fellow southpaw John Lamb looked to be on the verge of the big leagues, but Lamb succumbed to Tommy John surgery, while Montgomery's command fell apart as he stumbled to a 5.32 ERA at Triple-A. The Royals have sent a message to their prospects that jobs have to be earned, and that task is suddenly much more difficult for all of their young arms.
Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
Can the biggest signing of the free-agent season affect the player some see as the top prospect in baseball, even if the former is a first baseman and the latter a center fielder? As my mother would say, "You bet your bippy." While incumbent first baseman Mark Trumbo hit 29 home runs and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting last year, Pujols is Pujols, and the dominoes falling from his addition are numerous. Does Trumbo become the designated hitter? What about Bobby Abreu, who has been squeezed out of an outfield that will likely feature Vernon Wells, Peter Bourjos and Torii Hunter? No matter how the Angels decide to hash this out, nearly every scenario ends with Trout spending some quality time at Triple-A Salt Lake. Adjust for fantasy expectations accordingly.
[h3]Winners[/h3]
Lorenzo Cain, OF, Kansas City Royals
When the Royals sent Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for Jonathan Sanchez, it not only handed Cain the center-field job, but also left the Royals with no real backup plan for now. Coming off a season in which he hit .312/.380/.497 for Triple-A Omaha, Cain looks ready in the eyes of scouts, while representing a significant upgrade defensively. He needs to improve his plate discipline to fit better at the top of a big league lineup, but he has the potential to be the long-term answer here.
Colin Cowgill, OF, Oakland Athletics
He was sent to Oakland as part of the Trevor Cahill deal, which means he went from a team (Arizona Diamondbacks) with a young and talented outfield to one with, well, no outfield at all. The only proven big leaguer in the A's outfield -- and even that is an arguable point -- is Ryan Sweeney, so Cowgill, who should be able to hit for average and run a bit, has every opportunity to earn an everyday job with Oakland. He has left the defending National League West champs for a team in limbo, but $480,000 in Oakland beats another year in Triple-A.
Jesus Montero, C, New York Yankees
The Yankees are always a threat to swoop in and make a big move based on their riches alone, but in this case, Montero is the beneficiary of their relative silence so far. He's still penciled in as the primary designated hitter in 2012, and with Joe Girardi indicating that Francisco Cervelli will be on the roster, the team has done everything but come out and say that Montero's catching days are over. No worries, as he's really going to hit.
Tyler Pastornicky, SS, Braves
Yet another winner based on inactivity. The Braves feel like Pastornicky is close to ready, but there was still some interest in finding a cheap insurance policy. With inexpensive options, including incumbent Alex Gonzalez, disappearing, chances are looking better than ever that Pastornicky, who was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the Yunel Escobar deal, will enter spring as the everyday big league shortstop. He's cheap, he should be able to match, if not exceed Gonzalez's production on an immediate basis, and also provide a speed dimension to one of baseball's slowest teams.
Jacob Turner, RHP, Tigers
While the Tigers have overhauled their bullpen, they've yet to touch the rotation, which could lead to a quick easing in of Turner, who has also been connected to some trade rumors for a more experienced arm. A fifth-starter job -- and Turner doesn't have much competition for it right now -- would be ideal for Turner as far as managing his workload over a full big league season, and he has the ability to be the team's second-best starter within three years.
[h3]Losers[/h3]
Matt Dominguez, 3B, Miami Marlins
He was the 12th overall pick in the 2007 draft and the Marlins hoped that he would earn the third-base job last spring, but questions about his bat remain, and a .258/.312/.431 line at Triple-A New Orleans did not do much for his cause. The Jose Reyes signing slides Hanley Ramirez to third, and unless Hanley forces a trade, Dominguez's gold glove defense could be headed elsewhere.
Nate Eovaldi, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
After a strong showing at Double-A, Eovaldi more than held his own in six starts for the Dodgers, but the team's strange obsession with mediocre veterans suddenly has him as the odd man out in the rotation, bumped out by Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang. While the pair will cost only $6 million in 2012 due to back-loaded deals, Eovaldi is an equal talent who will be plying his trade at Triple-A Albuquerque.
Tyler Greene, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
A first-round pick in 2005, Greene has gotten a decent-sized look of more than 100 at-bats in each of the last two years, and the only positives have been good defense and a perfect 16-for-16 in the stolen base department. More important is the .218/.307/.313 line, and with him as the only shortstop on the roster, the Cardinals appropriated a small portion of their Albert Pujols budget to bring Rafael Furcal back. This was probably Greene's last chance at a real job, and he's now firmly in the utility category.
Mike Montgomery, LHP, Kansas City Royals
The Royals made no secret that starting pitching was their top priority this offseason, and they've done what they can by bringing back Bruce Chen and trading for Jonathan Sanchez. It's a quick lesson in the volatility of pitching prospects, as one year ago at this time, Montgomery and fellow southpaw John Lamb looked to be on the verge of the big leagues, but Lamb succumbed to Tommy John surgery, while Montgomery's command fell apart as he stumbled to a 5.32 ERA at Triple-A. The Royals have sent a message to their prospects that jobs have to be earned, and that task is suddenly much more difficult for all of their young arms.
Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
Can the biggest signing of the free-agent season affect the player some see as the top prospect in baseball, even if the former is a first baseman and the latter a center fielder? As my mother would say, "You bet your bippy." While incumbent first baseman Mark Trumbo hit 29 home runs and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting last year, Pujols is Pujols, and the dominoes falling from his addition are numerous. Does Trumbo become the designated hitter? What about Bobby Abreu, who has been squeezed out of an outfield that will likely feature Vernon Wells, Peter Bourjos and Torii Hunter? No matter how the Angels decide to hash this out, nearly every scenario ends with Trout spending some quality time at Triple-A Salt Lake. Adjust for fantasy expectations accordingly.
Prospects affected by hot stove.
Spoiler [+]
A lot of big names have already come off the board via free agency this winter, and many players have been traded, but the hot stove can also affect prospects. Those big signings and trades can create or take away opportunities from prospects, and while there will still be plenty of transactions between now and spring training, here's a look at some top prospects who have been helped or hurt by some recent moves.
[h3]Winners[/h3]
Lorenzo Cain, OF, Kansas City Royals
When the Royals sent Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for Jonathan Sanchez, it not only handed Cain the center-field job, but also left the Royals with no real backup plan for now. Coming off a season in which he hit .312/.380/.497 for Triple-A Omaha, Cain looks ready in the eyes of scouts, while representing a significant upgrade defensively. He needs to improve his plate discipline to fit better at the top of a big league lineup, but he has the potential to be the long-term answer here.
Colin Cowgill, OF, Oakland Athletics
He was sent to Oakland as part of the Trevor Cahill deal, which means he went from a team (Arizona Diamondbacks) with a young and talented outfield to one with, well, no outfield at all. The only proven big leaguer in the A's outfield -- and even that is an arguable point -- is Ryan Sweeney, so Cowgill, who should be able to hit for average and run a bit, has every opportunity to earn an everyday job with Oakland. He has left the defending National League West champs for a team in limbo, but $480,000 in Oakland beats another year in Triple-A.
Jesus Montero, C, New York Yankees
The Yankees are always a threat to swoop in and make a big move based on their riches alone, but in this case, Montero is the beneficiary of their relative silence so far. He's still penciled in as the primary designated hitter in 2012, and with Joe Girardi indicating that Francisco Cervelli will be on the roster, the team has done everything but come out and say that Montero's catching days are over. No worries, as he's really going to hit.
Tyler Pastornicky, SS, Braves
Yet another winner based on inactivity. The Braves feel like Pastornicky is close to ready, but there was still some interest in finding a cheap insurance policy. With inexpensive options, including incumbent Alex Gonzalez, disappearing, chances are looking better than ever that Pastornicky, who was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the Yunel Escobar deal, will enter spring as the everyday big league shortstop. He's cheap, he should be able to match, if not exceed Gonzalez's production on an immediate basis, and also provide a speed dimension to one of baseball's slowest teams.
Jacob Turner, RHP, Tigers
While the Tigers have overhauled their bullpen, they've yet to touch the rotation, which could lead to a quick easing in of Turner, who has also been connected to some trade rumors for a more experienced arm. A fifth-starter job -- and Turner doesn't have much competition for it right now -- would be ideal for Turner as far as managing his workload over a full big league season, and he has the ability to be the team's second-best starter within three years.
[h3]Losers[/h3]
Matt Dominguez, 3B, Miami Marlins
He was the 12th overall pick in the 2007 draft and the Marlins hoped that he would earn the third-base job last spring, but questions about his bat remain, and a .258/.312/.431 line at Triple-A New Orleans did not do much for his cause. The Jose Reyes signing slides Hanley Ramirez to third, and unless Hanley forces a trade, Dominguez's gold glove defense could be headed elsewhere.
Nate Eovaldi, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
After a strong showing at Double-A, Eovaldi more than held his own in six starts for the Dodgers, but the team's strange obsession with mediocre veterans suddenly has him as the odd man out in the rotation, bumped out by Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang. While the pair will cost only $6 million in 2012 due to back-loaded deals, Eovaldi is an equal talent who will be plying his trade at Triple-A Albuquerque.
Tyler Greene, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
A first-round pick in 2005, Greene has gotten a decent-sized look of more than 100 at-bats in each of the last two years, and the only positives have been good defense and a perfect 16-for-16 in the stolen base department. More important is the .218/.307/.313 line, and with him as the only shortstop on the roster, the Cardinals appropriated a small portion of their Albert Pujols budget to bring Rafael Furcal back. This was probably Greene's last chance at a real job, and he's now firmly in the utility category.
Mike Montgomery, LHP, Kansas City Royals
The Royals made no secret that starting pitching was their top priority this offseason, and they've done what they can by bringing back Bruce Chen and trading for Jonathan Sanchez. It's a quick lesson in the volatility of pitching prospects, as one year ago at this time, Montgomery and fellow southpaw John Lamb looked to be on the verge of the big leagues, but Lamb succumbed to Tommy John surgery, while Montgomery's command fell apart as he stumbled to a 5.32 ERA at Triple-A. The Royals have sent a message to their prospects that jobs have to be earned, and that task is suddenly much more difficult for all of their young arms.
Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
Can the biggest signing of the free-agent season affect the player some see as the top prospect in baseball, even if the former is a first baseman and the latter a center fielder? As my mother would say, "You bet your bippy." While incumbent first baseman Mark Trumbo hit 29 home runs and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting last year, Pujols is Pujols, and the dominoes falling from his addition are numerous. Does Trumbo become the designated hitter? What about Bobby Abreu, who has been squeezed out of an outfield that will likely feature Vernon Wells, Peter Bourjos and Torii Hunter? No matter how the Angels decide to hash this out, nearly every scenario ends with Trout spending some quality time at Triple-A Salt Lake. Adjust for fantasy expectations accordingly.
[h3]Winners[/h3]
Lorenzo Cain, OF, Kansas City Royals
When the Royals sent Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for Jonathan Sanchez, it not only handed Cain the center-field job, but also left the Royals with no real backup plan for now. Coming off a season in which he hit .312/.380/.497 for Triple-A Omaha, Cain looks ready in the eyes of scouts, while representing a significant upgrade defensively. He needs to improve his plate discipline to fit better at the top of a big league lineup, but he has the potential to be the long-term answer here.
Colin Cowgill, OF, Oakland Athletics
He was sent to Oakland as part of the Trevor Cahill deal, which means he went from a team (Arizona Diamondbacks) with a young and talented outfield to one with, well, no outfield at all. The only proven big leaguer in the A's outfield -- and even that is an arguable point -- is Ryan Sweeney, so Cowgill, who should be able to hit for average and run a bit, has every opportunity to earn an everyday job with Oakland. He has left the defending National League West champs for a team in limbo, but $480,000 in Oakland beats another year in Triple-A.
Jesus Montero, C, New York Yankees
The Yankees are always a threat to swoop in and make a big move based on their riches alone, but in this case, Montero is the beneficiary of their relative silence so far. He's still penciled in as the primary designated hitter in 2012, and with Joe Girardi indicating that Francisco Cervelli will be on the roster, the team has done everything but come out and say that Montero's catching days are over. No worries, as he's really going to hit.
Tyler Pastornicky, SS, Braves
Yet another winner based on inactivity. The Braves feel like Pastornicky is close to ready, but there was still some interest in finding a cheap insurance policy. With inexpensive options, including incumbent Alex Gonzalez, disappearing, chances are looking better than ever that Pastornicky, who was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the Yunel Escobar deal, will enter spring as the everyday big league shortstop. He's cheap, he should be able to match, if not exceed Gonzalez's production on an immediate basis, and also provide a speed dimension to one of baseball's slowest teams.
Jacob Turner, RHP, Tigers
While the Tigers have overhauled their bullpen, they've yet to touch the rotation, which could lead to a quick easing in of Turner, who has also been connected to some trade rumors for a more experienced arm. A fifth-starter job -- and Turner doesn't have much competition for it right now -- would be ideal for Turner as far as managing his workload over a full big league season, and he has the ability to be the team's second-best starter within three years.
[h3]Losers[/h3]
Matt Dominguez, 3B, Miami Marlins
He was the 12th overall pick in the 2007 draft and the Marlins hoped that he would earn the third-base job last spring, but questions about his bat remain, and a .258/.312/.431 line at Triple-A New Orleans did not do much for his cause. The Jose Reyes signing slides Hanley Ramirez to third, and unless Hanley forces a trade, Dominguez's gold glove defense could be headed elsewhere.
Nate Eovaldi, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
After a strong showing at Double-A, Eovaldi more than held his own in six starts for the Dodgers, but the team's strange obsession with mediocre veterans suddenly has him as the odd man out in the rotation, bumped out by Chris Capuano and Aaron Harang. While the pair will cost only $6 million in 2012 due to back-loaded deals, Eovaldi is an equal talent who will be plying his trade at Triple-A Albuquerque.
Tyler Greene, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
A first-round pick in 2005, Greene has gotten a decent-sized look of more than 100 at-bats in each of the last two years, and the only positives have been good defense and a perfect 16-for-16 in the stolen base department. More important is the .218/.307/.313 line, and with him as the only shortstop on the roster, the Cardinals appropriated a small portion of their Albert Pujols budget to bring Rafael Furcal back. This was probably Greene's last chance at a real job, and he's now firmly in the utility category.
Mike Montgomery, LHP, Kansas City Royals
The Royals made no secret that starting pitching was their top priority this offseason, and they've done what they can by bringing back Bruce Chen and trading for Jonathan Sanchez. It's a quick lesson in the volatility of pitching prospects, as one year ago at this time, Montgomery and fellow southpaw John Lamb looked to be on the verge of the big leagues, but Lamb succumbed to Tommy John surgery, while Montgomery's command fell apart as he stumbled to a 5.32 ERA at Triple-A. The Royals have sent a message to their prospects that jobs have to be earned, and that task is suddenly much more difficult for all of their young arms.
Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels
Can the biggest signing of the free-agent season affect the player some see as the top prospect in baseball, even if the former is a first baseman and the latter a center fielder? As my mother would say, "You bet your bippy." While incumbent first baseman Mark Trumbo hit 29 home runs and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting last year, Pujols is Pujols, and the dominoes falling from his addition are numerous. Does Trumbo become the designated hitter? What about Bobby Abreu, who has been squeezed out of an outfield that will likely feature Vernon Wells, Peter Bourjos and Torii Hunter? No matter how the Angels decide to hash this out, nearly every scenario ends with Trout spending some quality time at Triple-A Salt Lake. Adjust for fantasy expectations accordingly.
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Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland for Mark Melancon.
The Astros plan to use Weiland as a starter.
The Astros plan to use Weiland as a starter.
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Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland for Mark Melancon.
The Astros plan to use Weiland as a starter.
The Astros plan to use Weiland as a starter.
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