Official MLB offseason moves thread

[detteam]

Kenny Rogers??? What is Dombrowski thinking?

[jammertime]

Jays picked up Lyle Overbay and didn't have to give up very much to do it. Overbay is an upgrade at first over Hillenbrand who will slide into the DH roll. They still have Aaron Hill and Eric Hinske without homes in the infield and have John McDonald as the backup. I don't think J.P. is done dealing yet.

The Jays are still looking for 1 more bat. They've been in talks to get Wilkerson (now with the Rangers) or Mench or look at FAs like Piazza and Nomar.

[mercury]

Originally Posted by detteam

Kenny Rogers??? What is Dombrowski thinking?

He was having a helluva good year before the press lit the fuse on his tampon.

[Abe Froemen]

wait till he starts getting the star treatment of detroits media
reporter "so why did you guys lose today kenny"

kenny "get that mic out of my face"
reporter "why cant you pitch better you know you cant give up more than a run because of lack of support"
kenny " i will smash your face in like that camera guys camera its not my fault"

one month later
Judge "how does the defendent plea?"

Kenny " not guilty he should have known better"

[ggazoo69]

I think he can still pitch but what an a-hole. Glad it's just a two-year deal. He's got the breaking ball still curling for an old guy, a la Frank Tanana.

[Warthog]

wow i just heard about the rogers deal. i think it's a sweet move actually. i never saw the big fuss about the whole media thing, and he guy can pitch like a beast.

[jammertime]

The Jays just signed Bengie Molina to complete their offseason signing/trading spree. I know I'm a bit biased being a Jays fan, but damn, what an offseason!

I don't think any other team came close to upgrading their team as much as the Jays did.

A.J. Burnett - a solid front of the rotation starter with good stuff. Gives Jays a solid rotation of Halladay, Burnett, Lilly, Chacin and Towers.

B.J. Ryan - a flame throwing closer. An upgrade over now departed Batista.

Lyle Overbay - a solid gap hitter. Upgrade over Hinske, and defensive upgrade over Hillenbrand, allowing Shea to move to DH.

Troy Glaus - huge power threat missing since Delgado. Upgrade over now departed Koskie.

John MacDonald - defensive specialist to help mentor a young middle infield. Veteran utility player.

Bengie Molina - solid 2 time gold glove winning catcher to platoon with Greg Zaun.

[Warthog]

Originally Posted by Warthog

wow i just heard about the rogers deal. i think it's a sweet move actually. i never saw the big fuss about the whole media thing, and he guy can pitch like a beast.

just thought i'd uh...ya know...quote myself from way back

[roscoe36]

Yeah, the "he guy" stuff is classic.

[jammertime]

The Tigers re-signed Casey to a 1 year deal.

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