2013-14 MLB Hot Stove thread

Alright, I believe Derek Holland's story about tripping over his dog at home. I heard his interview and it convinced me enough.

The story is so Derek Holland anyway.

 

He's in the best shape of his life!

 

But has he rededicated himself to baseball

 

http://deadspin.com/comcast-sportsnet-airs-our-version-of-cubs-mascot-with-1501633812

NSFW, I imagine?

 

I guess that's what the Cubs were talking about when they said some of the stuff was "despicable."

Damn good, though.

 

well, you have to watch the video for a bit to get to the NSFW part, but yeah. That's damn funny.

 

A worthy point to be sure. The question mark was more related to the fact that cartoon bear genitalia remain a gray area in most HR handbooks.

 

He threatened to go to Seattle, too, if he didn't get paid.

@ramonashelburne: The Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw have agreed on a seven year, $215 million contract, sources have told ESPN. Out after five

 

So he's baseball's first $30 million man (AAV = $30.7 million)

 

Wonder what the latest on Kershaw is...

 

By AAV, yes.

But because A-Rod's deal was backloaded (as most contracts are), he's already surpassed $30 million in actual salary four times.

http://sabr.org/research/mlbs-annual-salary-leaders-1874-2012