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Orcin · 02-25-2013, 06:03 PM

December 2014: Winter Meetings Transactions

12/14/2014: Washington signed ex-Baltimore C Dave Stewart (30/L/2.5*) to a 3-year deal worth $23 million. Stewart is a good overall offensive and defensive catcher. I think this is a much better value than Nathaniel Robertson’s contract with Cleveland.

12/14/2014: Louisville acquired 1B/3B Frank Carson (26/L/2*) from Phoenix for two AAA outfielders. Carson hit .273/.329/.451 with 24 HR and 87 RBI last year in his first full major league season. He could be the solution to the first base position or at least a good left-handed bat off the bench. Carson will be arbitration eligible next season.

12/15/2014: Louisville and San Francisco completed a trade sending C Gary Arkle (23/L/2*) to the Colonels in return for SP Maximo Rodriguez (27/R/1.5*). Arkle was the starting catcher for the Seals in 2012-13 before Manuel Ortiz was signed as a free agent. Arkle has a career .293/.339/.428 slash line and he is good defensively with a strong arm. He is expected to platoon with veteran Duncan Bland in Louisville. Arkle received a 1-year, $2.6M contract via arbitration for this season.

12/18/2014: Milwaukee picked up SP Jerry Huff (27/R/3.5*) on a 5-year contract worth $85M. Huff has a career 62-58 record with a 3.92 ERA.

There were several other minor trades but nothing that will change the fortunes of a franchise. Mostly, they were roster-balancing deals.

I received several trade proposals for LF Hector Martinez during the meetings. None of the proposals met my needs and budget, but it is good to know that Martinez has trade value. He doesn’t fit into my plans.

My offer to Joaquin Garcia of 2 years, $7M was easily topped by San Diego according to Garcia’s agent. I am reluctant to spend a large portion of my available funds on one player when I have multiple needs to fill.

02-25-2013, 06:03 PM	#45
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,850	December 2014: Winter Meetings Transactions 12/14/2014: Washington signed ex-Baltimore C Dave Stewart (30/L/2.5) to a 3-year deal worth $23 million. Stewart is a good overall offensive and defensive catcher. I think this is a much better value than Nathaniel Robertson’s contract with Cleveland. 12/14/2014: Louisville* acquired 1B/3B Frank Carson (26/L/2) from Phoenix for two AAA outfielders. Carson hit .273/.329/.451 with 24 HR and 87 RBI last year in his first full major league season. He could be the solution to the first base position or at least a good left-handed bat off the bench. Carson will be arbitration eligible next season. 12/15/2014: Louisville* and San Francisco completed a trade sending C Gary Arkle (23/L/2) to the Colonels in return for SP Maximo Rodriguez (27/R/1.5). Arkle was the starting catcher for the Seals in 2012-13 before Manuel Ortiz was signed as a free agent. Arkle has a career .293/.339/.428 slash line and he is good defensively with a strong arm. He is expected to platoon with veteran Duncan Bland in Louisville. Arkle received a 1-year, $2.6M contract via arbitration for this season. 12/18/2014: Milwaukee picked up SP Jerry Huff (27/R/3.5*) on a 5-year contract worth $85M. Huff has a career 62-58 record with a 3.92 ERA. There were several other minor trades but nothing that will change the fortunes of a franchise. Mostly, they were roster-balancing deals. I received several trade proposals for LF Hector Martinez during the meetings. None of the proposals met my needs and budget, but it is good to know that Martinez has trade value. He doesn’t fit into my plans. My offer to Joaquin Garcia of 2 years, $7M was easily topped by San Diego according to Garcia’s agent. I am reluctant to spend a large portion of my available funds on one player when I have multiple needs to fill.