Japs are only good for pitching. Wouldn't risk it.

Cap doesn't like so now I'd be willing to go 6/110 no vesting option!

and he's Korean, dipshit

He's not Japanese, shithead. And Choo has a track record in MLB anyway, so the risk is no different than any other Free agent.

Sorry cap, I see why you spend most of your time ------> now.

He's still at GIML too. That's 3 forums. At some point I fear he'll spread himself too thin and his content will suffer.

Mariners signing Corey Hart.

I think that bodes well for the Rangers and Choo.

I don't believe any rumors after I bought every rumor a couple of years back, but fwiw on Choo ...

Shin-Soo Choo Rumors: Wednesday
By Steve Adams [December 11 at 1:42pm CST]
Reports yesterday indicated that both the Diamondbacks and Tigers are likely out of the Shin-Soo Choo sweepstakes (though I personally question whether or not the signing of Rajai Davis truly removes Detroit from the equation). The Rangers are still said to be in the mix, however. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick provided a rundown of potential Choo suitors yesterday, cautioning never to bet against Scott Boras. Here are Wednesday's Choo rumors...

•The Rangers like Choo but not at his asking price, which Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram hears is $22MM annually (Twitter link). Nelson Cruz is a more viable option for Texas, Wilson adds.
Earlier Updates

•Bob Nightengale of USA Today has heard that Choo is looking for $140MM over seven years (Twitter link). Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News tweets that he's heard the same.
•One executive told Joel Sherman of the New York Post that the Mariners and Rangers "are the lead dogs" in the Choo market (Twitter link).
•The Reds met to discuss Choo last night, tweets Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. However, their inability to clear some payroll by dealing Brandon Phillips first has dimmed their chances, he adds.

Logan Morrison from the Marlins to the Mariners. Seattle looks pretty full up on COFs and DHs unless they have another trade in mind. Choo Choo motherfuckers!

pay him in yen

They use Wons and it's gonna take a won ton to sign him!

We should get Dr. Tylock to offer him free eye laser surgery

I appreciate you efforts, fruit.

well fuck

Hardline said someone offered Cruz 5/75 and he turned it down. Does he not remember he got caught? It's all but guaranteed that his numbers will drop. He will regret not taking that deal.

Rangers offer Choo a 7 year deal

"Rangers have offer to Choo that’s getting serious consideration
Posted by T.R. Sullivan
According to a source, the Rangers have a seven-year offer on the table to free agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and he is giving it serious consideration. The offer is less than the $153 million deal that Jacoby Ellsbury signed with the Yankees this off-season but is still strong enough for Choo to consider.

The Rangers had a two-hour meeting with Choo prior to the Winter Meetings and gave him a strong sales pitch about coming to Texas. Choo turned down a six-year offer from the Rangers, according to the source. But now it appears the Rangers have gone seven years and could have a good chance to sign him at possibly around $130 million.

The Rangers have not commented on their negotiations with Choo so far at the Winter Meetings. Privately club officials have suggested they are not going to be able to sign Choo. But that may be changing."

Jeff Wilson is saying it's not true. I hate the offseason.

MLB wants to ban home plate collisions.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mlb-intend ... --mlb.html

Of course, traditionalists are not liking this. Some catchers don't even like it. I don't care either way.

For what it's worth, this sort of rule is already in place at the high school level in Texas. Run over a catcher, and your ass is out, and you are ejaculated from the game.

Colon goes to the Mets for a 2-year contract. I didn't know that Granderson also signed with them, too. Dang.

They'll still suck.

I can't wait to watch Colon bat.

Morse to the Giants.

Now they have the code

Was hoping someone would make a joke, but that one was really bad.

The Texas Rangers selected Rockies minor league 2B Russell Wilson in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 Draft today.

Yes. That Russell Wilson

Now that Hart and Morse are gone it's pretty much Choo or bust. The mystery team is gonna swoop in and snatch him up any minute now.

Both Hart and Morse got a base salary of like $5 million. The Rangers couldn't have been in on that? They probably should go get Jeff Baker again before they're left completely holding the dicks.

or god forbid Cruz on some long term deal :vomit:

I don't care much for Dave Cameron but this list is not a good sign:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/a-frightening-list-of-nelson-cruz-comparisons/

Dave Cameron is a smarmy prick, but I like him.

his judgement should always be suspect because of this:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/organizational-rankings-6-seattle/

comparing him to zito is perfect. Cruz ain't a 15 mil a year player. Look at his bs fielding skills in ws. plus he is streaky

Yup, Scott Boras is Still a Dickhead (according to these guys):

http://www.thefumble.com/scott-boras/yu ... khead.html

If MLB owners had one ounce of backbone they could flush this guy out of the industry in a day. "Yeah, kid, we'd love to sign you! Who's your agent? Oh, him. Well, when you get a new one let us know!" Multiply that by 30 and bye bye Boris.

IF they had a backbone, which none do.

Hmmm. The O's void Grant Balfour's new contract, citing health concerns. Balfour's agent disagrees. Hmmm.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grant-balf ... 43738.html

*Skips off to Angelswin.com to see what is being said*

Why is Evan Grant discussing the possibility of the Rangers acquiring PADMY?

aw HELL no

I may regret it in 5 years but I fucking love it right now. I really hope Wash lets him leadoff