Daily Archives: January 7, 2014
The Chicago Cubs Should Pass On Tanaka
Chicago Cubs: Just Let Tanaka Go
By Robert Villarreal (MLB Reports Cubs Writer): Follow @robmvillarreal
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Let me start by saying this: I have never seen Masahiro Tanaka play but from the footage I’ve seen I’d love to see him in Cubbie blue.
He’s an incredible talent; So good in fact that once Yu Darvish left for America and the Major Leagues, he automatically became the best pitcher currently in Japan.
There are only 17 more days left in Tanaka’s 30-day signing period, with multiple teams anxiously awaiting a shot at the next pitching phenom.
However it would be in the Cubs best interest to pass on Tanaka at this time, no matter how incredible that argument may seem right now.
Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – January 7, 2014
I will do a lot of things to get more listeners to The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. I will even say some things that could be considered inflammatory.
But one thing I will NOT do is be deliberately dishonest simply to get attention.
That’s exactly what writer Ken Gurnick did in his desire to have his name everywhere after NOT voting for Greg Maddux on his Hall of Fame ballot.
His public reason is nonsensical and the only real reason is a childish “Look at Me” grab for attention.
It may have worked, but I won’t do it myself.
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Atlanta Braves Payroll in 2014 + Contracts Going Forward Part 1
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024 & Jeff Kleiner (Org. Depth Chart/Payroll Expert) Follow @prosportsroster
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The ‘Tomahawk Choppers’ have 2 players that are killing them for Free Agent signings this winter.
B.J. Upton is only in the 2nd year of his 5 YRs/$75 MIL – and underachieving Dan Uggla is still on the books for 2 more years.
Between these 2 gentleman, they will bring down $26.25 MIL in 2014. The Braves are hoping for more than under the ‘Mendoza Line’ Batting Averages – and an occasional big fly.
The Braves are also headed to Arbitration with Freddie Freeman, Jason Heyward and Craig Kimbrel. This is certainly bound to cost the organization a pretty penny.
In fact, those 3 players will likely exceed the amount of the B.J Upton and Uggla contracts.
Craig Kimbrel 2013 Highlights – Mature Lyrics Parental Guidance Is Advised:
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