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[dabynsky]

Pena's situation reminds me of a quote from a psychology teacher.

:elephant:

Though Pena had stated early on that he wanted to stay with the Cubs but wanted a multiyear deal. That might have changed with the Cubs going into rebuild mode and Pena might have been lying. The desire for a multiyear deal is why he rejected arbitration because arbitration would have been a 1 year deal. Again this is looking to be a pretty poor offseason for Boras.

And while it might not be all about the money*, it is usually the most important factor driving human beings decisions in nearly every facet of life.

*I am referring to the abstract concept of money as the means to acquire the things one needs and desires.

 

[Rice Cube]

It's not as much money as he probably would've liked but I'm pretty sure Carlos Pena will live :lol:

 

[dabynsky]

It's not as much money as he probably would've liked but I'm pretty sure Carlos Pena will live :lol:

I don't feel bad for Pena, but there is only three possible explanations for how Pena is getting paid less than last year despite having a better season.

1)Boras seriously miscalculated the market for Pena in thinking that he could get him a multiyear deal

2)Pena is a really, really nice guy for turning down the extra money

3)Pena despite everything he said while he was here really hated Chicago and or the Cubs, and was willing to turn down the virtually guaranteed raise he would have gotten in arbitration for a 2.75 million paycut.

 

[Rice Cube]

I think it's a combination of 1 and 3. Pena knew that Chicago was going to suck but couldn't find a better deal, so he went back to a good situation with a good young core of players where he knew he could best contend.

 

[dabynsky]

I think it's a combination of 1 and 3. Pena knew that Chicago was going to suck but couldn't find a better deal, so he went back to a good situation with a good young core of players where he knew he could best contend.

I think it was 1 and then it became 3 because of 1.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Take it for what you want. Fielder is 90% a Ranger.

https://twitter.com/#!/incarceratedbob/status/160576556559908865

 

[Rice Cube]

Take it for what you want. Fielder is 90% a Ranger.

https://twitter.com/#!/incarceratedbob/status/160576556559908865

There is therefore a non-zero chance that he's wrong.

Rangers Co-Owner Prefers Hamilton To Fielder: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Rice Cube]

Orioles are probably out on Fielder...

Orioles Notes: Fielder, Arbitration-Eligibles, Jones: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Uman85]

Edwin Jackson agrees with Washington Nationals - ESPN

 

[Rice Cube]

Pirates, Yankees Agree To A.J. Burnett Trade: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[daddies3angels]

Burnett could do well in NLC. Going from hardest division to weakest. Also helps going from AL to NL. I could see 3.50-3.75 ERA for PIT

 

[Rice Cube]

AJ Burnett trade officially official per Jon Heyman's Twitter.

 

[inactiveuser1]

OT: A.J. Burnett Traded To Pirates

Burnett to the Pirates for 2 minor leaguers. How do you guys think this affects the Cubs if it does at all, how does this affect the Sox if at all?

 

[tbo41fan]

already in the around the mlb thread

 

[Rice Cube]

Miami taxpayers one step closer to paying another $1.2 million per year to benefit the Marlins | HardballTalk

Silly Miami.

 

[Rice Cube]

Roy Oswalt watch:

Roy Oswalt Rumors: Thursday: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Rice Cube]

While Roy Oswalt goes fishing for a few months, MLBTR suggests that Ryan Zimmerman will be a National for years to come.

 

[Rice Cube]

Ryan Zimmerman ---> Nat 4 life:

Nationals, Zimmerman Agree To Extension: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Rice Cube]

Sean Marshall --> extension with Reds?

Reds, Sean Marshall Nearing Agreement On Extension : MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Cloud 9]

Looking at the NL Central, we've got to be one of if not the weakest divisions in baseball. It should be Cincinnati and St. Louis at the top, followed by Milwaukee, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Houston. However, I actually do like what each team did (to a degree) in the off-season, minus the Astros of course. Can't wait for opening day!