Cleveland Elite Senators II

NEEDS:

(1.) SP(s) at ML level

(2.) RP(s) at ML level

DUMPS:

(1.) Depending on the right player or combination of players, anyone is available for trade.

According to Cleveland Baseball News, "Cleveland is looking to improve to advance father in the playoff rounds, and will address their post-season anemic offense and timely clutch pitching."

With Cleveland's season looking bright with a solid staff lead by season 7's first overall pick, Moose Hackman, a few more pitchers would put them over the top. When Cleveland Baseball News asked Cleveland's general manger, foxspor54, about what to expect this season, he said, "An exciting year with the MOOSE dominating and hopefully leading the guys into the post season." Look for Cleveland's general manger, foxspor54, to make some serious moves this off season.

POSSIBLE MOVES:

(1.) While waiting on Cleveland's speedy first round pick of season 10, Darryl Thomas, foxspor54 should look to sign a solid OF, such as ex-Philadelphia Pirate Earl Donovan for two years until Thomas can come up and take over for the aging hit machine.

(2.) If Donovan goes too high in Free Agency, Cleveland should look to pick someone up either in the Rule V or the the waiver wire that can platoon in Left or Right Field.

Wichita WINNERS

NEEDS:
(1.) Any type of Big Time Bat
(2.) low level SP
(3.) few RP(s)
(4.) few prospects of any position or type.

DUMPS:
(1.) Low level players

Wichita Local News reports Commishcawlz main need in season 12's off season:

"im def going for a Big time BAT, not sure which position yet..." Unfortunately, we are unable to inform our listeners and readers on who this "Big time BAT" is yet, but I think we will all find out soon enough...

POSSIBLE MOVES:
(1.) Sign Howard McCorley to play 3B where Wichita is most weak because of all of their injuries. Howard's great defense at third, solid hitting, and a nice health at 91 could help Commishcawlz get deep into the playoffs.
(2.) Draft a good RP in the first round of this year's draft, then draft the best hitter on the board in the second round with good health. This guy would most likely play 1B, COF, or if a good enough hitter, DH. This hitter would have to have a reliable health, where he could play every day in the near future.

Welcome New Owners to Season 12

Long Haul R Us would like to introduce the new kids to join us in season 12! Welcome cro3147, bobkordecki, pedroia, r7gordon, and welcoming back from season 10...jstnklly! Good luck this season guys and lets all hope we can get commish to stop using all CAPS!

Top Free Agents '10

A pretty average free agent class could drive up prices on some of the high end talents this season. With a few teams changing from buyers to sellers it will also be interesting to see what teams are willing to give up a first round pick for some of these type A guys.






Pitching

Lonnie Hammonds - with a career ERA sub 3 it will be tough to find a more established pitcher on the market. However, at age 39 even a 2 year contract, which he is said to be looking for, will be somewhat of a gamble.

Status: Type A
Previous Contract: Cincinnati Flying Pigs $5.8 Million
New Contract: Texas Justice 3 years $37.3 million

Victor Aven - This very durable 29 year old will be a commodity in this free agent pitching crop. He has above average skills and with 100+ innings out of the bullpen the last 4 season he should get top dollar in this market.

Status : Type A
Previous Contract: Little Rock Anti-Clinton's $7 Million
New Contract: Boston Brave Warriors 5 Years $51 Million

Sam Romano - One of the top starters to enter free agency, which is not saying much. Still Sam has a good track record of giving consistent innings and giving his team a chance to win. At 34 he will be looking for one of if not his last turn at free agency.

Status : Type A
Previous Contract: Vancouver Columbiananas
New Contract: Kansas City Knights 5 Years $43.4 Million

Stuart Ramirez - Another aging starter will get strong looks from clubs as the pitching market is scarce. Stuart proved Last season he can provide solid innings to a teams rotation. With 2 Cy Young's in his trophy case this might be his last go around.

Status: None
Previous Contract: Little Rock Anti-Clinton's $7.8 Million
New Contract: Little Rock Anti-Clinton's 2 years $11 Million

Sam Jackson - Sam Jackson is an intriguing starter who reached the 100 win Plateau last season. Sam has well bellow average velocity that has been questioned since his minor league days. Scouts also give Sam trouble for his inability to go deeper into games. However, He has got it done in the past and we should see him help set market value for this years pitching crop.

Status : Type A
Previous Contract: New York Cosa Nostra $5.8 Million
New Contract: Baltimore Beatdown 5 Years $60 Million

Positon Players

Placido Armas - Placido's SS days may be in the past but last years silver slugger at the position will fetch top dollar this winter. Placido very consistently has 30 HR's and a .300 AVG that should go along way towards getting him a lucrative offer.

Status: Type A
Previous Contract: Tacoma Rain $7.9 million
New Contract: Santa Cruz Is Coming to Town 5 years $41.4 Million

Vernon Hubbell -This Righty is sure to get paid this off season after a career year at the dish where he drove in 115 on 41 HR's. Probably a smaller market for a LF/1B/DH type.

Status: Type A
Previous Contract: Little Rock Anti-Clinton's $8.3 Million
New Contract: Portland Plague 3 Years $23.4 Million

Fred Little - A very interesting free agent Fred Little will get a lot of attention this off season as a multi tool guy who could find a home at CF or 2B. A good portion of his attractiveness comes from the fact he has found his way to the free agent market at just 24 years old and only 1 ML year.

Status: None
Previous Contract: Toronto and the Lone Ranger $ League Min.
New Contract: Houston Hot Stars 5 years $46 Million

Ramon Suzuki - 26 year old right handed hitter saw his batting average drop to a pedestrian .221. But their is no question this guy can hit. he has 30 HR's in each of the past 4 seasons and approached 700 AB in each of those years. Maybe less would be more for Ramon but the AVG is going to hurt his value this winter.

Status: None
Previous Contract: Oklahoma City 89ers $1.8 Million
New Contract: Charlotte Blue Devils 3 years $17.9 Million

Erik Maroth - At the age of 28 Maroth already has 2 gold glove awards for his center field work. His abilities in the field are unmatched and while he will not awe you with big numbers at the plate a .735 OPS last year was respectable. plan for 100 strikeouts from this guy though.

Status: None
Previous Contract: Wichita WINNERS $6.7 Million
New Contract: Chicago Fish Tacos 2 years $13 Million