Seattle's 2014-15 Shopping Mart

So, updating my quick post, here are the players and prospects available at Mack's House of Stars:

1. Star Outfielder for Rent. It turns out that David Kerry wants to be paid like the awesome player he is. His $20M+ price tag might be affordable for some teams, and isn't unreasonable given his track record, but I've got salary issues. He's under contract for an outrageously low $8,000,000 for 2015 and then can be a free agent.

Now, I'm not afraid of playing out the contract, trying to win the title, seeing if his price drops, and letting him go to free agency if necessary (witness Dong Lutz). But, it occurs to me that he may be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs for lots of teams out there. So, I just wanted to let all know that he was available.

2. Master Thief Can Be Stolen.. Second baseman Duane Gerhardt stole a record 102 bases last year and has stolen an amazing 338 bases in 405 chances in his four full-time years in the big leagues. He also owns a lifetime OPS of .823, averaging 48 doubles per year. He's a perfect top-of-the lineup player. Has a reasonable three year-deal averaging $8M per season.

3. Young, Successful Starting Pitcher. 26-year-old Jimmy Matthias has established himself as one of the best pitchers in the game. In two years as a starter for Seattle, he's posted a combined 30-10 record with ERAs well below 4.00 despite abnormally high BABIP's. He doesn't strike a lot of guys out, but he also doesn't walk people and keeps the ball in the yard. He's a rock steady #3 starting pitcher miscast as a fifth starter for the Monarchs. He's making just $3M this year and is under arbitration control for one more season.

There's also the usual supply of other young, talented players, but the above three guys are the ones I'm most willing to deal. In return, seeking good relievers under control for more than one year, prospects, and/or draft picks.

So, if you're interested, drop me a line.