2013 MLB Offseason Discussion

[Dave from Michigan]

Michael Young sucks why would Philadelphia trade for him. Great move for Texas get rid of a terrible  player. If I were a Phillies fan I would be pissed right now.

[Dave from Michigan]

Dodgers got Greinke. 6/145

Youch..  I know he's one of the best pitchers, but wow.

Verlander is going to break 200 million no problem. He is signed through 2014. As long as Tigers owner Mike Ilitich doesn't die he will get that from the Tigers. If he has another awesome year with no problems like injuries, I would sign him after the 2013 season, he will just get more expensive. He will be 32 in 2015. Yeah it will be attacked as a terrible contract and it easily could be. But if any pitcher can pitch into his late 30's it's Verlander. He has had almost no injury problems. Verlander is going to the hall of fame. Career line: 340 wins, 4,000ip, 3.25 ERA, 3500K, 1 MVP, 3 cy young awards. Greatest Tigers pitcher all time (Tigers are weak when it comes to great pitchers though).

[Dave from Michigan]

LA Angels reportedly nearing deal with Josh Hamilton...

Indeed, Hamilton has joined enemy territory.  I'm afraid my favorite AL team, the Texas Rangers are going to suffer the consequences with two big bats, Michael Young and Josh Hamilton gone.

Yeah Michael Young is a bad baseball player, the Texas Rangers are a better team without him. In no way is he a "big bat" in any sense of the word. He hit .277/.312/.370 playing 81 games in Texas. He also can't field but apparently he will play 3rd. I just looked at his stats he played 71 games at DH and 41 at 1st base with that line above, wow that makes him even more worse than I originally thought. Texas Ranger fans should be thanking God that some sucker of a team actually traded for him. Of course Texas is paying 10 million of his salary and Philadelphia is only on the hook for 6 million, which is way too much for him. Philadelphia couldn't find someone else to play 3rd?