MLB Winter Meetings: More Rumors, Few Actions

2LO Cut by the Blue Jays

There was a time when Troy Tulowitzki (aka “2LO”) was the MLB predecessor to Derek Jeter. In his nine complete seasons in Colorado, before being traded to the Blue Jays, “2LO” hit .299 with a .373 OBP and .517 SLG. That’s superstar level talent.

Since joining the Blue Jays, however, I can’t recall a more vicious drop-off in talent. In the last three seasons, “2LO” has hit .263 with a .322 OBP and .429 SLG. Perhaps he was a product of Coors Field?

We’ll never know.

What we do know, however, is that since 2010, “2LO” has had eight separate stints on the DL, all for separate unrelated issues. Us Dominicans have a phrase for someone with such horrible luck. We call it, “El Fukú.”

“2LO’s” fukú is so bad, the Toronto Blue Jays are willingly eating the remaining $38M left on his contract.

All jokes aside, all reports indicate that Tulowitzki is a phenomenal clubhouse presence, and he has shown tremendous talent on the diamond. We hope that “2LO” gets back to form soon!

Charlie Morton Will Not Retire

Charlie Morton, who has done his best to impersonate Benjamin Button over his last two seasons with the Houston Astros, will sign with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Jeff Passan.

The 35-year old east coast native who has made $40M over the term of his 11-year career, will now get $30M for two years of service in Tampa.

Earlier this year, Morton had contemplated retirement. He either wanted to stay in Houston or move closer to home. I guess he forgot to mention that he’d also be willing to pitch somewhere across the Gulf of Mexico too.

The move is good for both parties. The 90-win Rays will sure up their rotation, which included – and still might – an “Opener,” and Morton gets to go to another team with a decent chance to make the postseason.

With Houston, Morton posted a 3.36 ERA, 3.53 FIP, and 1.176 WHIP. He now goes from a rotation that featured Verlander, Morton, and Keuchel to one that features Snell and Glasnow.

Not too shabby.