"not worthy of its own thread" offseason thread

[MrCrowesGarden]

I seem to recall Kapler being a hot managerial candidate at some point.

[Farewell Friends]

I believe you're right.

[Swirls]

The Braves asked the Royals for permission to interview Dayton Moore for their general manager job, and the Royals owner denied.

It wasn't too long ago that Moore was generally regarded as one of the, if not the, worst GM in the league. On par with Brian Sabean of the Giants.

Amazing what a couple decent playoff runs will do for your credibility.

[CardsofSTL]

The Reds announced on Monday that Buddy Bell, 66, is joining the organization's front office to become a vice president and senior advisor to general manager and president of baseball operations Dick Williams

All the Bells are switching teams this offseason.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

The Reds announced on Monday that Buddy Bell, 66, is joining the organization's front office to become a vice president and senior advisor to general manager and president of baseball operations Dick Williams

All the Bells are switching teams this offseason.

Dick Williams isn't dead yet? Wait a minute. Dick Williams IS dead yet.

Ohhhhhh... It's not THAT Dick Williams.

[Swirls]

The Reds announced on Monday that Buddy Bell, 66, is joining the organization's front office to become a vice president and senior advisor to general manager and president of baseball operations Dick Williams

All the Bells are switching teams this offseason.

Dick Williams isn't dead yet? Wait a minute. Dick Williams IS dead yet.

Ohhhhhh... It's not THAT Dick Williams.

When did Walt get replaced? I thought he was still GM.

[lukethedrifter]

The Reds announced on Monday that Buddy Bell, 66, is joining the organization's front office to become a vice president and senior advisor to general manager and president of baseball operations Dick Williams

All the Bells are switching teams this offseason.

Where is Gus going?

[JoeMcKim]

The Reds announced on Monday that Buddy Bell, 66, is joining the organization's front office to become a vice president and senior advisor to general manager and president of baseball operations Dick Williams

All the Bells are switching teams this offseason.

Dick Williams isn't dead yet? Wait a minute. Dick Williams IS dead yet.

Ohhhhhh... It's not THAT Dick Williams.

When did Walt get replaced? I thought he was still GM.

Walt is still with the Reds but he got promoted, much like the Cards did with Mo.

[pioneer98]

The Braves asked the Royals for permission to interview Dayton Moore for their general manager job, and the Royals owner denied.

It wasn't too long ago that Moore was generally regarded as one of the, if not the, worst GM in the league. On par with Brian Sabean of the Giants.

Amazing what a couple decent playoff runs will do for your credibility.

Well yeah and doing it in a place like KC, too

He made some questionable moves at the MLB level but they drafted and developed pretty darn good under him

[Farewell Friends]

It’s expected the Cubs will try to make another similar move, perhaps chasing Giants right-hander Jeff Samardzija (three years, $59 million left on his deal) or Rays right-hander Chris Archer (four years and $34 million left if two team options are exercised).

Neither of these two deals are going to happen.

Goold notes that the Cardinals have had interest in Brandon Morrow on multiple occasions in the past and notes that he could well be a target if the Cardinals ultimately decide to pursue multiple arms and have a competition for the ninth inning next spring. He also adds that St. Louis will likely pursue top-end closers (e.g. Wade Davis, Greg Holland), though the Cards will have obvious competition on that front. Any who track the offseason closely, especially fans of the Cardinals or other clubs in the NL Central, will want to take a full look for some insight into the Redbirds’ upcoming plans.

Please no on both Davis and Holland.