Rumors out of Olivet have been stirring around the media about a total gutting of the franchise, leaving no player safe from being dealt. If some of the stories that have leaked are true there could be three big names leaving the cold confines of Olivet. Nothing has been confirmed at this point but local sources say that the front office has been extremely aggressive this offseason. (GM) Larry Baker has been adimant about building for the future in this years draft, and has also stated that he'll overpay if necessary to rebuild the mess which was started last season with some questionable signings. "We knew as soon as the last pitch was thrown in 2010 that we had to go in a different direction for 2011." Baker explained while sitting in his hot tub surrounded by snow. "Sometimes you can't look back, just move on and learn from the mistakes you have made"
It will be interesting to see what the Eagles have been doing these last couple of weeks, the winter meetings aren't too far over the horizon so it will be shown soon enough...
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Shake Up in the Great Lakes Division? / Olivet Trade Block
Fresh off the news that Lance Berkman would be dealt out of Gaylord, another tidbit has leaked and it appears Andre Ethier could be the next G.L. outfielder dealt once the Winter Meetings begin. Ethier spent only a couple months with the Eagles after coming over in a deal with "Big Brother" before the trading deadline.
Another name that keeps surfacing on the rumor mill is Billy Butler however this is all speculation since GM Baker has kept things close to the vest this offseason.
What the front office HAS said however is the availability of Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson, and JA Happ. The team looks to clear up one of the 2yr contracts these three starting pitchers currently hold. Draft compensation appears to be what Olivet is looking for in return.
The Great Lakes Division looks to be gunning towards another compelling season; hopefully shedding the tag of the Worst Division in eMLB
The addition of Chris Broskey could liven things up due to past league activities but one has to beg the question, where is he??
Another name that keeps surfacing on the rumor mill is Billy Butler however this is all speculation since GM Baker has kept things close to the vest this offseason.
What the front office HAS said however is the availability of Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson, and JA Happ. The team looks to clear up one of the 2yr contracts these three starting pitchers currently hold. Draft compensation appears to be what Olivet is looking for in return.
The Great Lakes Division looks to be gunning towards another compelling season; hopefully shedding the tag of the Worst Division in eMLB
The addition of Chris Broskey could liven things up due to past league activities but one has to beg the question, where is he??
Friday, November 26, 2010
Olivet Winter Agenda
After an abysmal 2010 season the Olivet Killer Eagles are in a position to cut some losses and move on in a different direction. If something could go wrong last year it did, like going from a lottery team to the 9th pick in the matter of a week. Discussions among the front office have already begun to heat up as the team looks to build an instant contender through the draft and via some moves during the winter meetings. GM Larry D Baker Jr was quoted "If we can move some dead weight, we're willing to part with some picks" CEO Hunter Baker also had this to say "We're not happy with the #9 pick so one of our main goals during the winter meetings is to move up into the top 5."
On a side note, with Victor Martinez signing with the Tigers this past Tuesday the Eagles are excited about having him hit in front of Miggy Cabrera and hopefully being a regular DH rather than catcher will help him avoid those thumb injuries from a year ago and play a full season.
Returning this season will be the aforementioned Martinez at Catcher, Billy Butler at 1b, Michael Cuddyer at 3b, Andre Ethier and Vladamir Guerrero in the OF.
The Starting pitching will start with Francisco Liriano and Edwin Jackson. JA Happ finished strong with Houston last season and the team will need him to make another step forward this year as well. Rich Harden, well.... he'll be on the bench until available to be put on the DL. Mike Gonzales likely will be a nice setup man if he can keep healthy with an outside chance of closing.
Senior Draft Advisor Brandon Baker had this to say "Obviously we have some question marks about the core of our team, some risks definitely didn't pan out last season and its back to the drawing board for sure. We like what we have in our lineup but we lack the big bat we lost this offseason when Dunn's contract expired. You cannot just replace a 40 hr guy out of the blue."
It will be interesting to see what the Eagles plans are going forward, but rest assured there is no offseason for this front office, only a "fall break"
On a side note, with Victor Martinez signing with the Tigers this past Tuesday the Eagles are excited about having him hit in front of Miggy Cabrera and hopefully being a regular DH rather than catcher will help him avoid those thumb injuries from a year ago and play a full season.
Returning this season will be the aforementioned Martinez at Catcher, Billy Butler at 1b, Michael Cuddyer at 3b, Andre Ethier and Vladamir Guerrero in the OF.
The Starting pitching will start with Francisco Liriano and Edwin Jackson. JA Happ finished strong with Houston last season and the team will need him to make another step forward this year as well. Rich Harden, well.... he'll be on the bench until available to be put on the DL. Mike Gonzales likely will be a nice setup man if he can keep healthy with an outside chance of closing.
Senior Draft Advisor Brandon Baker had this to say "Obviously we have some question marks about the core of our team, some risks definitely didn't pan out last season and its back to the drawing board for sure. We like what we have in our lineup but we lack the big bat we lost this offseason when Dunn's contract expired. You cannot just replace a 40 hr guy out of the blue."
It will be interesting to see what the Eagles plans are going forward, but rest assured there is no offseason for this front office, only a "fall break"
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