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**WWF** · 12-04-2012, 10:24 PM

Rays traded for Yunel Escobar. I'm somewhat skeptical, but he'd be a major improvement over Bringnac/Johnson/Rodriguez/Whomever Else. He's a nice addition, especially after the signing of James fucking Loney at 1st Base. James Loney...................................

**Dub¢** · 12-05-2012, 06:51 PM

Angels sign Sean Burnett and possibly Joe Blanton. So I'm guessing the rotation will be ered Weaver, C.J. Wilson, Tommy Hanson, Blanton, and Garrett Richards.

**El Conquistador** · 12-05-2012, 10:25 PM

Royals talking with Dempster and Kyle Lohse. I have also read on ESPN Insider that they're discussing a potential trade with Tampa Bay. The deal would include top hitting prospect Wil Myers for James Shields. It would be ill advised, but hey, KC has to strengthen their reputation before making a big splash signing within the next 5-10 years. They don't have the "good will" amongst free agents, nor do they have the money.

**WWF** · 12-06-2012, 02:13 PM

Tampa's also involved in trade talks between the Diamondbacks and Rangers in a trade in which Tampa would receive Mike Olt in exchange for James Shields or Jeremy Hellickson. I'd CREAM if Tampa got Olt, even at the price of Shields (my 2nd favorite player). Hellickson is a great pitcher, even at his young age, so I'd be more iffy on giving him up.

**Dub¢** · 12-07-2012, 07:00 PM

Looks like Greinke will end up with the Rangers, if that happens, I wonder where Hamilton will go.

**MrMister** · 12-07-2012, 07:18 PM

That depends on whether Texas can acquire Upton or not. My mind will be blown if they get Greinke, Upton, AND Hamilton.

I'm pretty sure Hamilton is a Yankee if Texas does get Upton though. If they can't get Upton, Hamilton remains a Ranger.

debbie downer prediction: Texas gets none of the three.

**WOOLCUNT** · 12-07-2012, 07:32 PM

Well the Yankee's are trying to lower their payroll, so I don't think they make a huge signing.

I heard that THE BEARD'S agent is talking to a bunch of them. None of which are the Giants. BOOOOOO.

**MrMister** · 12-07-2012, 07:34 PM

Exactly, lowering their payroll to sign Hamilton if they can. If they can't then they reload when another guy becomes a FA. Like STANTON.

**Notorious** · 12-07-2012, 07:47 PM

I heard the Red Sox were trying to bring THE BEARD in and that there was mutual interest between the two.

Will try not to get my hopes up.

TomahawkJock · 12-07-2012, 10:18 PM

Randy Choate. Good deal for the Cardinals. Needed a solid lefty reliever.