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MLB Winter Meetings updates with Derek Wetmore
1500ESPN MLB analyst Derek Wetmore is at the Winter Meetings in Washington D.C., following the moves with the Minnesota Twins and around Major League Baseball. Follow along as the meetings progress, and feel free to ask your questions on Twitter or Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/derekwetmoreMLB/
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Dave Dombrowski began engaging in trade talks with Chris Sale as long as a year agoby Bob Nightengale via twitter 12/6/2016 9:54:43 PM -
#RedSox and #WhiteSox have talked about Chris Sale for "over a year," Rick Hahn said. @MLB @MLBNetworkby Jon Morosi via twitter 12/6/2016 9:54:58 PM -
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We just got done talking with Twins CBO Derek Falvey and GM Thad Levine. Couple of impressions one day after the talk was dominated by Brian Dozier.
Posted by Derek Wetmore on 12/6/2016 10:18:22 PM
For starters, with Chris Sale going to the Red Sox in exchange for a group of coveted prospects, the landscape of the American League Central shifted. Falvey has seen Sale plenty of the years while the former was with the Cleveland Indians. The Twins have had some moderate success against him, relative to other teams, but it's still a significant deal in that it signifies the South Siders will rebuild. Some are wondering if that means guys like Jose Abreu, Todd Frazier or even Adam Eaton could be dealt. Falvey was so politically correct with his reaction to that trade that I think his reaction was "It's a big deal with probably a lot of opinions on both sides." The guy could run for office!
Also had a chance to meet the Twins' new scouting director today, Sean Johnson. He replaces Deron Johnson, who's been moved to a senior advisor role in the scouting department. Obviously it's hard to tell anything from a 20-minute conversation with someone, but Sean Johnson strikes me as a sharp guy, and he talked about working data analysis into the team's scouting systems. He's got a scouting background under Deron Johnson, Mike Radcliff, et al, and he's not afraid of data -- and he reads Malcolm Gladwell! He'll have a big job in the next 6 months, as the Twins try to determine who they'll pick with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
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Day 2 from the MLB winter meetings. Spoke with Falvey/Levine and met the Twins new scouting director. Quick thoughts facebook.com/derekwetmoreML…by Derek Wetmore via twitter 12/6/2016 10:20:55 PM -
Braves To Re-Sign Eric O'Flaherty To Minor League Deal mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/braves… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzBrOymXUAA9SOE.jpg
by MLB Trade Rumors via twitter 12/6/2016 10:21:36 PM -
The guy who will make the first pick in next year's MLB draft has a scouting background and an interest in data. And Malcolm Gladwell! twitter.com/DerekWetmore/s…by Derek Wetmore via twitter 12/6/2016 10:22:29 PM
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There's some strong Mitch Moreland-to-the-#redsox buzz in the lobby at the winter meetings hotel.by Jerry Crasnick via twitter retweeted by Buster_ESPN 12/6/2016 10:25:37 PM -
Checked with a couple of people: The Twins have NOT finalized coaching staff. Falvey said interview process still ongoing for final coach.by Derek Wetmore via twitter 12/6/2016 10:32:11 PM
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Yankees Continuing To Listen To Offers For Brett Gardner mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/yankee… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzBuYSmXgAAL8lv.jpg
by MLB Trade Rumors via twitter 12/6/2016 10:35:27 PM -
Análisis del 2do día de #ReunionesInvernales con @jonmorosi , @beisbolporgotas , @JesseSanchezMLB y @DavidVennMLB .… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… -
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Cardinals GM John Mozeliak: "We’re not at a point where we’re just a phone call away on anything."by Mark Saxon via twitter retweeted by Buster_ESPN 12/6/2016 10:43:37 PM -
Brian Cashman: "Boston's like the Golden State Warriors now. They've got their Durant (to go with) their Green and Thompson and Curry.''by Pete Abraham via twitter retweeted by Buster_ESPN 12/6/2016 10:44:01 PM -
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Rangers Discussed Deal With Reds For Starting Pitching mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/ranger… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzBzLXrXAAADLql.jpg
by MLB Trade Rumors via twitter 12/6/2016 10:56:08 PM -
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The #RedSox keep swinging, this time bringing in Mitch Moreland, per @Ken_Rosenthal . What a day in Boston.by Bob Nightengale via twitter 12/6/2016 11:00:34 PM
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Red Sox To Sign Mitch Moreland mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/red-so… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzB0gvmXcAE1YT5.jpg
by MLB Trade Rumors via twitter 12/6/2016 11:02:02 PM -
.@RedSox , 1B/DH Mitch Moreland reportedly agree to 1-year deal, pending physical. Club hasn’t confirmed. #WinterMeetings http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzB1fidXAAADYCO.jpg
by MLB via twitter 12/6/2016 11:06:37 PM -
Moreland agrees to 1-yr deal with red sox. A bit over $5Mby Jon Heyman via twitter retweeted by mlbtraderumors 12/6/2016 11:23:33 PM -
Coming up on Baseball Tonight. On ESPN2: Sale, the closers, the White Sox return, best team in AL.by Buster Olney via twitter 12/6/2016 11:24:12 PM -
Add one more potential 1B option for #Rockies to list reported by @harding_at_mlb : Todd Frazier. Rox could acquire him and play him at 1B.by Ken Rosenthal via twitter 12/6/2016 11:27:41 PM
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Per @harding_at_mlb , #Rockies already talking to #WhiteSox about Abreu. Frazier, as potential FA, would come at lower acquisition cost.by Ken Rosenthal via twitter 12/6/2016 11:27:43 PM
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Is Chris Sale's fantasy value set to rise with the @RedSox ?
@FredZinkieMLB breaks down the blockbuster right here… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… -
by Jon Morosi via twitter 12/6/2016 11:38:18 PM
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. @Ken_Rosenthal first to report Moreland agreement with #RedSox .by Jon Morosi via twitter 12/6/2016 11:39:57 PM
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Daily podcast just dropped with @BruceFeldmanCFB , Mike Babcock, and @jonmorosi . Subscribe: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bes… -
Orioles Begin Extension Talks With Chris Tillman mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/oriole… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzB9obEXEAAxWHi.jpg
by MLB Trade Rumors via twitter 12/6/2016 11:42:02 PM -
Never second-guess @CubsJoeMadd . #WinterMeetings http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzB-C09WIAErtDw.jpg
by MLB via twitter 12/6/2016 11:43:35 PM -
Sources: There is an increasing expectation among interested teams that the Royals will trade Wade Davis -- and it could happen soon.by Jeff Passan via twitter 12/7/2016 12:00:41 AM -
So step right up and bid on this championship caliber player. twitter.com/derekwetmore/s…by Judd Zulgad via twitter retweeted by DerekWetmore 12/7/2016 12:03:25 AM -
Royals Likely To Trade Wade Davis, Perhaps Soon mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/royals… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzCCr9lXcAAhNZB.jpg
by MLB Trade Rumors via twitter 12/7/2016 12:03:56 AM -
Even if you say Dozier's worth 10 WAR over the next 2 years, it's hard to peg a young pitcher and how many wins he'll contribute. twitter.com/PhilMackey/sta…by Derek Wetmore via twitter 12/7/2016 12:05:34 AM
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The latest Twins rumors from the MLB Winter Meetings (ep. 94) bit.ly/2h0qf71 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzCAYmBWEAILaZN.jpg
by 1500 ESPN via twitter retweeted by DerekWetmore 12/7/2016 12:08:32 AM -
New podcast: Why I'd want multiple players if I was trading Brian Dozier to the Dodgers for a pitcher not named Julio Urias.
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Championships aren’t won in December. #WinterMeetings http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzCFBWeUQAAlGHI.jpg
by MLB via twitter 12/7/2016 12:14:06 AM -
Here's @JonathanMayo 's analysis of the prospects the #WhiteSox received from #RedSox in the Chris Sale blockbuster:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… -
Angels, Padres Have Discussed Trade, Possibly Involving Second Baseman mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/angels… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzCHizSWgAApoYw.jpg
by MLB Trade Rumors via twitter 12/7/2016 12:25:07 AM -
Mariners in serious talks with free agent Mark Trumbo. He would bring serious thump and length to Mariners... es.pn/2g8kN0xby Jim Bowden via twitter retweeted by Buster_ESPN 12/7/2016 12:28:04 AM -
Just heard from O'Flaherty and it wasn't arthroscopic surgery; they cut open arm again. Said it was easy rehab, sta… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…by David O'Brien via twitter retweeted by Buster_ESPN 12/7/2016 12:30:30 AM