MLBTR Chat
 
Wednesday December 19, 2012
2:49
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Hey everyone. The blockbuster trades just keep coming. We've got lots to discuss this week with Dickey going to Toronto and lots of free agent signings. Send over your questions and I'll get to as many as possible by 4pm ET/3pm CT.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 2:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:01
[Comment From Astros!!!!Astros!!!!: ] 
Bud Norris for Kendrys Morales??
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:01 Astros!!!!
3:01
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I don't see Houston trading Norris for someone who's just one year away from free agency.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:01 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:01
[Comment From JimboJimbo: ] 
Will someone give Edwin Jackson 4 years?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:01 Jimbo
3:02
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I expect so. Danny Knobler reported today that the Rangers are thinking short-term with Jackson, though. Perhaps the Cubs or Padres would go to four years.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:02 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:02
[Comment From PotrzebaPotrzeba: ] 
Do you see the rangers being interested in ellsbury?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:02 Potrzeba
3:03
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Ellsbury is a potential fit for them and they've had interest in the past, so yes. But he doesn't appear to be a priority for the Rangers and it sounds as though the Red Sox want to keep him.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:03 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:03
[Comment From rayray: ] 
Do you see Bourn signing with Texas OR possibly signing a 1 yr deal with someone
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:03 ray
3:04
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I see Texas as a fit for Bourn. If I'm Boras I work to make sure the Rangers are involved and hope they like what they see. I don't expect Bourn to take a one-year deal.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:04
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
who won the jays mets trade?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:04 Steve
3:04
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Both teams. It's a great deal for the Mets, and there's no denying that the Blue Jays look like a playoff team now.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:04 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:04
[Comment From white sox guywhite sox guy: ] 
Any info on the Gavin Floyd trade front?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:04 white sox guy
3:05
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
No, it's been quiet on that front this month. I wonder if the Rockies might give Chicago a call.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:05
[Comment From CMacCMac: ] 
What's a realistic cost to acquire Giancarlo Stanton?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:05 CMac
3:05
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Ask me a year from now when the Marlins seriously consider trading him. They'll presumably be able to get whatever they want for him -- cost controlled young MLB players, elite young prospects, arms, bats.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:05 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:06
[Comment From JaysFanJaysFan: ] 
Do you see Swisher signing with the tribe?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:06 JaysFan
3:06
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
If I had to guess right now I would say yes.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:06
[Comment From DarrellDarrell: ] 
Any chance Tampa has enough money in the cofers to sign Price to an extension since they shed a little payroll?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:06 Darrell
3:06
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I highly doubt that. When Price signs a massive multiyear deal I don't expect it'll be with the Rays.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:06 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:06
[Comment From libbycookielibbycookie: ] 
Cards are SP rich, yet looking at bud norris....does this mean a trade is looming? A cabrera?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:06 libbycookie
3:07
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Could just be a question of due diligence. I didn't read much into that personally.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:07 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:07
[Comment From TuloTulo: ] 
Do you see me getting traded next offseason? Cards seem like a good fit. What would it take? Lynn, Kelly, and Jenkins?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:07 Tulo
3:08
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Tulo obviously won't be traded this winter. Next winter I won't be surprised if the Rockies consider dealing him. As for a potential return it'll depend on Tulo's health and what kind of year he has.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:08 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:08
[Comment From Jon EJon E: ] 
Rick Porcello for Joel Hanrahan would be too light a return for Detroit. Yes/no?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:08 Jon E
3:09
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I think it's a deal that could work for both teams. With high projected arb salaries, neither Porcello nor Hanrahan has particularly high trade value in my view.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:09 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:10
[Comment From GarryGarry: ] 
Do you believe Hiroyuki Nakajima is the answer at SS for the A's?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:10 Garry
3:10
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Hard to say, as I haven't seen him play. But his numbers suggest he'll hit here. Defensively he might not be great, but he'll get the chance to prove he can start at the MLB level.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:10 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:10
[Comment From Drew48Drew48: ] 
Do you see Rangers really Singing Cody Ross?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:10 Drew48
3:11
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
If they're bringing him in to Arlington and dining with him they must have significant interest in him. I wonder if this means they view him as a center fielder.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:11
[Comment From JaysFanJaysFan: ] 
Is Dickey the opening day starter or do you slot him between Morrow and Johnson?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:11 JaysFan
3:11
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Dude won the Cy Young. He'll start Opening Day.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:11
[Comment From raymondraymond: ] 
What do u think is the best person for the rangers to sign
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:11 raymond
3:11
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I do think Bourn would be a fit in Texas.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:11 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:12
[Comment From jermyjermy: ] 
which player is more likely to get traded from the tigers, drew smiley or rick porcello?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:12 jermy
3:12
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
My guess would be Porcello.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:12 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:13
[Comment From AlexAlex: ] 
Are the Red Sox done? If not, what do they add?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:13 Alex
3:13
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I think it'd make sense for the Red Sox to add another starting pitcher. And you can never have too many relief arms.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:13 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:13
[Comment From AndyAndy: ] 
The Rangers rumors are swirling again. Will they actually make any moves, or will all of them fall apart like the last few?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:13 Andy
3:14
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
They will make moves, I expect. They're running out of options to an extent, but I think we'll see Daniels & Co. add an arm and a bat.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:14
[Comment From craigcraig: ] 
will my orioles make some kind of move
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:14 craig
3:14
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
It's been a quiet offseason for Baltimore, hasn't it? I think the Orioles will and should add a bat before the offseason's up. And I think they should add pitching reinforcements as well.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:14 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:15
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Why do rumors persist about the Angels needing an innings eater. That would bump Garrett Richards from rotation, and he deserves a shot. I suggest trading Morales for AA & AAA starting pitching. What do you think? Oh, Merry Christmas!
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:15 Guest
3:16
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Richards will get a shot at some point. Few teams get through the year without relying on their number six and seven starters for stretches. So I believe that the Angels need another starter. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you as well!
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:16 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:16
[Comment From Jason YJason Y: ] 
The Dodgers just made a trade to create an open spot on their 40 man roster, do you think there will be a corresponding move? Or that something is already planned?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:16 Jason Y
3:17
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
No indication that anything is imminent. Perhaps they realize they'll need the spot at some point and decided to strike now.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:17 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:17
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Does Vegas have it right? Are the Jays the favorites to win the WS?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:17 Mike
3:18
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
The Blue Jays look really good. But World Series odds in December are at best a conversation starter/distraction. At worst they're essentially useless. This isn't the NBA where you can project how good a team will look in six or ten months.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:18 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:18
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Have you seen a player get DFA'ed more than Mickey Storey in one offseaon?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:18 Matt
3:19
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Eli Whiteside and Sandy Rosario have also bounced around a lot. Teams like these guys and want them in their organizations, but are hesitant to commit 40-man spots to them.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:19 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:19
[Comment From Ben CheringtonBen Cherington: ] 
Would signing Liriano to a multi year contract fit within this new system?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:19 Ben Cherington
3:20
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Hmm, I see Liriano as a one-year deal candidate personally.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:20 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:21
[Comment From AdlerAdler: ] 
How would you grade the Reds offseason additions?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:21 Adler
3:21
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I like what the Reds have done. Choo in CF is creative if a little risky. I think this club projects as one of the best teams in the NL for 2013.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:21
[Comment From bearlychi69bearlychi69: ] 
should E. Jackson sign with the rangers or the cubs?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:21 bearlychi69
3:21
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
That's up to him! I imagine it'll come down to the money, as it so often does.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:21 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:22
[Comment From Astros4lifeAstros4life: ] 
Did signing pena rule out a lance berkman return?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:22 Astros4life
3:22
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Publicly the Astros are saying they'd still consider adding Berkman. On the right low-risk deal he could be a fit.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:22 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:22
[Comment From HutHut: ] 
What are the Chances of rangers trading for price?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:22 Hut
3:23
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
It doesn't sound like the Rays will be trading Price this winter.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:23
[Comment From Brewcrew fanBrewcrew fan: ] 
With how rosters stand today, who will be the most improved team this year, and who will drop in the standings>
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:23 Brewcrew fan
3:23
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
The Blue Jays are the most improved team in my view.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:23 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:23
[Comment From Adam LaRocheAdam LaRoche: ] 
Who's most likely to give me 3 years?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:23 Adam LaRoche
3:24
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Good question. No team comes to mind. I won't be surprised if LaRoche simply accepts Washington's two-year offer.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:24
[Comment From B DubzB Dubz: ] 
Correia the worst FA signing so far this year?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:24 B Dubz
3:24
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
No. I didn't like that deal for the team, but the Dodgers guaranteed Brandon League more than twice as much. For me that was the worst deal of the winter (from a team perspective).
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:24 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:25
[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ] 
Whats the latest with the Braves. Trumbo, Upton, Stanton?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:25 Patrick
3:25
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I won't be surprised if all three of those players stay put this winter. Buster Olney suggested today that the Braves would be OK having Prado play LF and 3B with Juan Francisco facing RHPs as a part-time 3B and Reed Johnson facing LHPs as a part-time LF.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:25 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:26
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Are the Yankees still players for Swisher?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:26 Guest
3:26
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Doesn't sound like they really ever were.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:26
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
When does Wil Myers make his MLB debut?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:26 Mike
3:26
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I'm guessing late April/early May of 2013.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:26 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:27
[Comment From DfaDfa: ] 
Cousins also bounced around waivers
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:27 Dfa
3:27
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Good point.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:27 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:27
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Is Krod done
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:27 Guest
3:28
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Nah, he'll be able to find a job. I expect we'll see a lot of modest one-year deals for relievers in January (at which point many of those relievers will inevitably be compared to Brandon League).
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:28
[Comment From Darryl in FriscoDarryl in Frisco: ] 
What do you think of the Hamilton signing?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:28 Darryl in Frisco
3:28
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I like it for the Angels and I like it for Hamilton.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:28 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:28
[Comment From ZachZach: ] 
When will the Pirates finally do something big?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:28 Zach
3:29
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Hey, they already outbid the Yankees on one free agent :)

I expect they'll continue working to add starting pitching in the weeks ahead. hard to say precisely when.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:29 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:29
[Comment From Big EBig E: ] 
What's up with Napoli?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:29 Big E
3:30
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Cherington said they're resolving a deal (presumably the pending agreement with Napoli). Other than that we don't know much.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:30
[Comment From TonyTony: ] 
Will Ethier be moved? would yanks or texas bite on him?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:30 Tony
3:30
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
It sounds like the Dodgers intend to keep him.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:30 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:31
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Do you think baseball should implement a salary cap to benefit smaller market teams such as Tampa and Miami?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:31 Guest
3:31
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
No, the biggest effect of having a (presumably low) salary cap is to transfer money from the players to the owners.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:31 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:32
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
What would the Angels need to give up to get Moore from the Rays?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:32 Guest
3:32
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I'd be stunned to see Moore moved.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:32
[Comment From b dubzb dubz: ] 
Who would you rather have--Marcum or E Jax?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:32 b dubz
3:32
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Jackson. More likely to give you 200 IP of solid production in my view.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:32 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:33
[Comment From @CarlButtsMLB@CarlButtsMLB: ] 
Which 90 loss team has the best chance of finishing .500 or better in 2013?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:33 @CarlButtsMLB
3:34
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Good question. For me it's definitely Boston. The Royals are next.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:34
[Comment From RobbieRobbie: ] 
Do you think the Royals are done with their offseason moves?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:34 Robbie
3:34
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
We've seen the headliners. They could add an outfielder before Spring Training, someone to compete with/complement Francoeur.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:34 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:35
[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ] 
marlins under over 40 wins
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:35 Patrick
3:35
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Over. No team in MLB looks like a 122-loss team.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:35 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:36
[Comment From RAJRAJ: ] 
Who will be in the Opening Day outfield for the Phillies?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:36 RAJ
3:36
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Revere for sure. Maybe Ruf, maybe Brown. Maybe a newcomer. I don't think Amaro is done yet.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:36 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:36
[Comment From Josh SJosh S: ] 
Could the Phillies come out of nowhere and sign Bourn?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:36 Josh S
3:37
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
To me it seems possible. Not likely, but one possibility if the price is right.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:37 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:37
[Comment From Billy BeaneBilly Beane: ] 
Am i the sexiest GM in baseball? Also, am i done signing FAs?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:37 Billy Beane
3:38
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Those quotes were great, weren't they? I really enjoyed that.

I can see the A's adding pitching depth or an infielder, but I find minor league deals more likely.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:38
[Comment From N CollettiN Colletti: ] 
If I could have had A Sanchez for 90, Why did I sign Greinke for 144?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:38 N Colletti
3:38
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Greinke's the better pitcher. And the Dodgers are less concerned about costs than any team.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:38 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:39
[Comment From BobBob: ] 
Doesn't Gavin Floyd to Texas for Mike Olt make sense?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:39 Bob
3:39
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
No, not for the Rangers.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:39 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:39
[Comment From John DanielsJohn Daniels: ] 
What in the hell am I doing? Are the Rangers still good next year?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:39 John Daniels
3:40
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Let's give the Rangers some time. There's no rule saying you have to make your upgrades in the first half of the winter!
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:40
[Comment From Dreaming of SpringDreaming of Spring: ] 
Are you attending any spring training games this year?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:40 Dreaming of Spring
3:40
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Hope so. To be determined though. Can't wait for baseball to be back.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:40 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:42
[Comment From Frank WrenchFrank Wrench: ] 
When does the wave of second tier signings start and who is the first to go?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:42 Frank Wrench
3:42
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
The second wave usually happens in January, once most of the top players have signed. That continues through Spring Training.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:42 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:43
[Comment From JeterJeter: ] 
Granderson a yankee in 2013?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:43 Jeter
3:43
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I expect he'll be back in New York, yes.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:43
[Comment From :Þ:Þ: ] 
Could Swisher really get $100 MM?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:43 :Þ
3:43
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I really doubt that at this point.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:43 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:43
[Comment From LorneLorne: ] 
Do you think the Blue jays gave up too much in the Dickie trade?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:43 Lorne
3:44
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
They gave up more than I thought they would, but Dickey is the defending Cy Young winner and they signed him to a reasonable deal. I like this move for Toronto.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:44 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:44
[Comment From bbbb: ] 
you think the d-backs would trade kubal for mike olt?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:44 bb
3:45
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I don't see why they wouldn't. Texas wouldn't make that deal in my view.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:45
[Comment From AdgeAdge: ] 
J.A. Happ for Kendrys Morales, who hangs up?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:45 Adge
3:45
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Angels.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:45 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:45
[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ] 
is michael young a HOF?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:45 Patrick
3:46
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Not for me, no.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:46 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:46
[Comment From Ned CollettiNed Colletti: ] 
Why did I sign Schumaker? Will I still try to get a right-handed 4th OF?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:46 Ned Colletti
3:47
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I like that deal for the Dodgers. Schumaker is a useful, affordable player.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:47
[Comment From Suffering Ms fanSuffering Ms fan: ] 
Can the Mariners sign anybody other than Jason Bay?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:47 Suffering Ms fan
3:47
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Yes, and I expect they will. The Mariners might have to wait for some free agents though.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:47 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:48
[Comment From YikesYikes: ] 
Poor Astros. Over/under 110 losses?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:48 Yikes
3:49
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I think they look like a 110 loss team right now.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:49
[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ] 
who will win more games Red Sox or Royals?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:49 Patrick
3:49
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
The Red Sox look like the stronger team to me now. But this could go either way.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:49
[Comment From 84 Tigers84 Tigers: ] 
Is Trammell a HOF'r?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:49 84 Tigers
3:49
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
For me, yes.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:49
[Comment From BenBen: ] 
Will the Dodgers be able to afford a Kershaw extension?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:49 Ben
3:49
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
They've been able to afford everything else. So yes.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:49 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:50
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Time for a few more...
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:50
[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ] 
has damon retired yet?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:50 Patrick
3:50
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
No, he's still out there.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:50 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:51
[Comment From DaveDave: ] 
Thoughts on the Stephen Drew signing?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:51 Dave
3:52
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I like it for Boston. Drew offers the upside of an above-average shortstop. And he gets a substantial guarantee and the chance to re-establish his value, so I like the deal for both sides.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:52
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Why wont you answer my questions?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:52 Chris
3:52
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Thousands of questions come in, and I don't have time to answer them all. Thanks for reading!
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:52 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:53
[Comment From StrakeStrake: ] 
Chances Cano gets an extension with the Yanks? I say 50%
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:53 Strake
3:53
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I say less than that... maybe 5% I would guess.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:53
[Comment From Bryan ColwellBryan Colwell: ] 
Who would you rather have? Stephen Drew or Nakajima?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:53 Bryan Colwell
3:53
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Drew.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:53 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:54
[Comment From Liam UkLiam Uk: ] 
If you were the redsox GM would you trade ellsbury? What would you expect in return
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:54 Liam Uk
3:54
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I'd keep him and let 2013 play out.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:54
[Comment From CashmanCashman: ] 
trade Cano to the Dodgers?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:54 Cashman
3:54
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Not happening.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:54 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:54
[Comment From pattywackpattywack: ] 
who will claim the 5th spot in the rotation for the nationals?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:54 pattywack
3:55
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
I expect Haren and Detwiler to round out the Nationals' rotation.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:55
[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ] 
best player ever?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:55 Patrick
3:55
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Babe Ruth.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:55
[Comment From NotoriousNotorious: ] 
Next free agent to sign. Best guess.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:55 Notorious
3:55
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Nick Swisher. Just a guess.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:55 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:56
[Comment From Mo VaughnMo Vaughn: ] 
Chances I beat you in the 40 yard dash?
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:56 Mo Vaughn
3:57
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Not happening. I would win.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith
3:57
Ben Nicholson-Smith: 
Thanks for chatting everyone! I'll be off next week, but back at it in the New Year. Happy holidays and thanks to everyone who's been reading these chats this year. It's a lot of fun.
Wednesday December 19, 2012 3:57 Ben Nicholson-Smith
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