who had the best off season?

Answer 1

I'm not a Cubs fan, and I know they've been accused of overspending, but I think they had three huge signings that will make them a much-improved team:

1) Alfonso Soriano - I don't care about the 40/40 stuff, but this guy is just a slugging monster. Even if he doesn't improve his discipline, he's still a great addition to their order.

2) Ted Lilly - He's not an ace, but he's a great number 3 starter. As a Jays fan, I'm disappointed he left, and he will be a boost to that rotation.

3) Aramis Ramirez - Great move to resign a young star. He had that horrible first half last season, but he's an excellent player and part of the team's nucleus.

I'd also give honorable mention to the Dodgers for signing an ace in Schmidt and a solid mid-rotation guy (Randy Wolf). Those two give them an outstanding rotation.

Answer 2

It depends on in what context you are looking at.

As for filling gaps in an already dominant team the Yankees took that one. Doug Mienkiewitz along with Josh Phelps gives the Yankees a solid platoon at first, and some defence that had been lacking last year. The Yankees aquired two lefties who will be able to make an impact, and bolstered an already solid bullpen.

The team that needed the most in the American League got what they needed. The Boston Red Sox obtained what they needed. A rightfielder (though Tot Nixon was a great layer for them), an ace pitcher, though it is yet to been seen what Matsuzaka can offer to the bigs. But the huge questions are: What type of season will Joel Pinero have as closer (he has only one career save) and how will Jonathan Papelbon fare in the rotation after having arm issues his rookie season in the pen.

The National League team that I thought had the best off season was the Cubs. Ted Lilly is over paid for certain, but he provides some stablity to the rotation already anchored by Zambrano. Everyone goes on and on about the Soriano deal. He's a great player for certain, but the best moves the Cubbies made this off season was locking up Aramis Ramierez and getting Floyd within that past few days, those are significant moves in building a middle for a lineup.

Answer 3

In the American League, the Red Sox. I'm not just saying this. They had some great pickups. Such as Matsuzaka, Drew, Lugo, Pinero, Donelly, and more. Is that not a good offseason?

In the National League definently the Cubs. Their biggest pickup being Alfonso Soriano, with 48 home runs last season. Also picked up Aramis Ramirez, Ted Lilly, Mark DeRosa, and to top it off, under the management of Lou Pinella.

Both teams will do good in '07.

Answer 4

Yankees clearly. They bolstered their starting pitching, bringing back the gutty Andy Pettitte. When it's late September, the Yankees will be glad to have him as a No. 3 or 4 starter. Meanwhile, the Sox imported a guy for $100 million who has never seen the likes of this rivalry on a cold fall night.

The Cubs did well too, but the Yanks get the nod for the improvement in their farm system. The Cubs are built for winning this year. They might. But the Yankees are better set for the long haul.

Answer 5

It depends on how you see things. The Sox picked up some key players, but overpaid (I never want to hear Red Sox fans complain about the Yankees spending ways again), the Cubs overpaid as well to get what they needed. The Yankees slashed salary and got rid of two major headaches in Sheffield and Randy Johnson and picked up Andy Pettitte. I still have to go with the Sox just because they got D-Mat and apparently they're in negotiations with Todd Helton now - which is a scary though.

Answer 6

The Cubs and the Red Sox. I'd say the Cubs have had the best because of the added players already mentioned.

The Red Sox spent too much money to get a few players but they have improved their team. They'll have a better chance now of competing in the AL East.

Answer 7

I did but in baseball the Pirates have picked up a left handed power hitter (LaRoche) from the Braves who will make the lineup more potent. The Bucs get pitching from within the organization but need more sticks in the lineup. They played over 500 in the second half of the season and they are now improved. They may be a contender.....go figure

Answer 8

the cubs and the Yankees were very active signing everything they could, the cubs overpaid for mediocre or unproved talent, while the Yankees did much better restocking their farm system........but neither of them really looked at their teams and addressed their weak spots and that's what counts on your off season grade. so the best off season goes to the San Diego padres who were already one of the better team in baseball last year. they picked up some very good pitching for cheap. bolstered their farm system and improved on their defense, and power hitting. all while freeing salary space.

Answer 9

The Philadelphia Phillies. Picked up Garcia and now they have 6 starting pitchers. Which they will trade for extra relief pitching. Go Phillies.

Answer 10

Yankees...they dumped some big contracts and picked up some really good prospects. May not result in rewards this year but they are working towards the days of Posada, jeter and Williams comingup through their sysytem.