2012 DH Keeper Rankings
Our 2012 keeper rankings focus on leagues that must gage the value of players for at least the next 3-5 years.
C – 1B – 2B – 3B – SS – OF – DH – SP – CL
It’s not a very good list, but I case you have a DH spot to fill in your keeper league, here’s our rankings.
1. Jesus Montero, 22 – His value skyrockets if the M’s give him enough time behind the dish...
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
Discuss
Orioles Trade Jeremy Guthrie to the Rockies
The Orioles have traded workhorse starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Rockies for SP Jason Hammel and RP Matt Lindstrom.While I am sad to see Guthrie go, he was likely gone at the end of the season anyway and would have commanded somewhere around $9 million in salary through arbitration this season. Like the Luke Scott situation, I'm not sure why Guthrie was still on the team and believe...
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5 days ago
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5 days ago
Carlos Pena Among Rays' Quiet Offensive Upgrades As Tampa Bay May Pose Even Stronger Threat in AL East
The silent style suits the Rays perfectly. Since 2008, Tampa Bay has lurked in the bushes, quietly leapfrogging rivals for elusive playoff spots -- see the 2011 Red Sox -- or division titles -- see the 2010 Yankees. Staying true to form, the Rays' offseason has been silently productive. By signing first baseman Carlos Pena, the team regained one of the key cogs from its run to...
Via NESN.com
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6 days ago
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6 days ago
Super Bowl Sunday Brew: A Sleeper in Russ Canzler?
With the New England Patriots representing the AFC in the Super Bowl with 18 (!) undrafted free agents on their roster, I have decided to take the next three Sundays to analyze some Tribe offseaon aquisitions. I have decided to focus on the moves that might not have been a newsworthy headline splash, but those that could mean the Indians will be playing in October.
Russ Canzler...
Via Burning River Baseball
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Rays Roundup: Rays Add Power
In this week's edition of Rays Roundup: The Rays' add offense with the addition of Luke Scott and Carlos Pena, four players agree to deals while Jeff Niemann elects to go to arbitration, four players with big league experience are inked to minor league deals, and catcher Nevin Ashley is removed from the 40-man roster. All this and more inside.
Via rays.scout.com
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23 days ago
Carlos Pena returns to the Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have been searching for another bat to add to their roster and they did just that on Friday by agreeing to terms with a familiar face, 1B Carlos Pena. Pena signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays worth a reported $7.5 million dollars. Tampa Bay had stated that they wanted to add more production from their DH and 1B positions this offseason and now with the...
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23 days ago
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23 days ago
Tampa Bay Strikes Again Adding Lefty Slugger Carlos Pena
With spring training less than 2 months away, the Tampa Bay Rays have added another veteran bat to their lineup. Carlos Pena recently signed with the Rays, giving Tampa another left handed bat to boost their lineup. He’s taking a bit of a paycut, as Pena agreed to a deal worth $7.25M for one year.
Pena had a solid rebound season with the Cubs, hitting 225/357/462 with 28 home...
Via Rant Sports
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24 days ago
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24 days ago
Ashley clears waivers, heading back to Triple A Durham
ROGER MOONEY Nevin Ashely cleared waivers Wednesday afternoon and was outrighted to Triple A Durham. The catcher was designated for assignment Jan. 13 to clear room on the 40-man roster for Luke Scott. Ashley split last season between Double A…
Via Rays Report
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26 days ago
Rays Roundup: Scott In, Damon Out
In this week's addition of Rays Roundup: Luke Scott is signed to fill an offensive need, Andrew Friedman isn't done shopping for bats, Johnny Damon is disappointed to not be returning to Rays and Matt Joyce has been working out at first base. All of this plus notes and quotes inside.
Via rays.scout.com
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29 days ago
New Rays DH Luke Scott controversial but a good guy, former teammates insist
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January 14, 2012
Rays DFA C Ashley to make room on 40-man for Scott
ROGER MOONEY The Rays designated minor league catcher Nevin Ashley for assignment Friday to clear room on the 40-man roster for Luke Scott, who signed earlier this week. If not claimed off waivers by another team, Ashley can resign with…
Via Rays Report
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January 13, 2012
Rays designate catcher Ashley
The signing of free agent Luke Scott prompted the Rays to make a corresponding roster move on Friday. The team announced that Minor League catcher Nevin Ashley has been designated for assignment. The 27-year-old Ashley was one of five catchers on Tampa Bay's 40-man roster.
Via raysbaseball.com
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January 13, 2012
Nevin Ashley Removed From 40-Man Roster
The Rays designated catcher Nevin Ashley for assignment today, removing him from the 40-man roster. The move was necessary to open a spot for Luke Scott.
In all likelihood, we haven’t seen the end of Nevin, or his wife Ashley Ashley. Chances are he will clear waivers and accept an assignment to Durham with an invitation to spring training.
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Via Rays Index
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January 13, 2012
Damon rips Rays for not showing any loyalty. Seriously.
Our old friend turned hated enemy Johnny Damon is not pleased with the Tampa Bay Rays. Damon believed that he was going to return to Tampa but the Rays went in another direction signing designated hitter Luke Scott to a one year deal plus a team option. This blindsided Damon who then said the following (via text) to Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkin:
"It's an unhappy day,...
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January 13, 2012
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January 13, 2012
Rays seek more offense even after signing Scott
The addition of Luke Scott gives the Rays a left-handed power bat, one they feel comfortable with in matchups against left-handed pitching. It does not, however, mean the Rays have landed a fulltime designated hitter.
Via TBO.com
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January 13, 2012
Prediction Friday: Ravens-Texans and Luke Scott farewell
OK, it’s a Postseason Prediction Friday.
Via Baltimore Sun
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January 13, 2012
Rays seek more offense even after signing Scott
The addition of Luke Scott gives the Rays a left-handed power bat, one they feel comfortable with in matchups against left-handed pitching. It does not, however, mean the Rays have landed a fulltime designated hitter.
Via TBO.com
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January 13, 2012
Power-hitting Scott stays in AL East, joins Rays
Luke Scott is looking forward to life in the AL East without having to face Tampa Bay's young, talented pitching staff.
Via CBSSports.com
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January 12, 2012
Scott has high hopes for first season with Rays
Luke Scott couldn't be happier about moving to a new neighborhood in the American League East.
It's official. The former Baltimore Orioles slugger was introduced as the newest member of the Tampa Bay Rays via conference call Thursday.
Scott, who will serve as designated hitter as well as playing first base and outfield, expressed excitement over joining a Rays team he has...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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January 12, 2012
Scott has high hopes for first season with Rays
Luke Scott couldn't be happier about moving to a new neighborhood in the American League East.
It's official. The former Baltimore Orioles slugger was introduced as the newest member of the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday afternoon via conference call.
Scott, who will serve as DH as well as playing first base and outfield, expressed excitement over joining a Rays team he's...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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January 12, 2012
AUDIO: Luke Scott Talks About Signing With The Rays
Luke Scott and Andrew Friedman spoke with the media earlier today. The most important thing we learned is that Scott won’t be able to play the outfield until May or June, but should be ready to DH or even play first base by opening day.
Here is the video…
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Related posts:Rays Reach Agreement With Luke Scott; Damon Now Unlikely To Re-Sign...
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January 12, 2012
Next bat doesn’t have to be a first baseman
ROGER MOONEY Now that the Rays have Luke Scott onboard, what does this mean for first base? The answer is not an easy one. Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said this afternoon that Scott will factor…
Via Rays Report
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January 12, 2012
Scott: Orioles never made formal offer
Former Oriole says he will miss Baltimore fans, but is moving on to Tampa BayLuke Scott would have made at least $6 million in arbitration – and likely more – if the Orioles had offered him a contract this offseason.
Via Baltimore Sun
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January 12, 2012
Rays bring aboard ex-Oriole Scott to be new DH
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Free agent Luke Scott has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Via SI.com
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January 12, 2012
Luke Scott’s Contract Details Emerge
Luke Scott’s new contract will be worth at least $6 million and as much as $11 million. According to Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune, Scott will make $5 million this year and the Rays have an option for $6 million in 2013. That option can be bought out for $1 million. The contract also includes bonuses based on number of plate appearances.
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January 12, 2012
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