AUTiger7222 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, jidady said: (Here's the tweet if you're interested.) That's surprising!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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K26dp Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 This was a tough day for mid-grade outfielders. All these guys were non-tendered: David Dahl Adam Duvall Eddie Rosario Kyle Schwarber Albert Almora Delino DeShields Brian Goodwin Scott Heineman Erick Mejia Bubba Starling Ben Gamel Nomar Mazara Tyler Naquin Jose Martinez These are added to a pool that already had Jorge Bonifacio, Jarrod Dyson, Adam Eaton, Brett Gardner, Matt Joyce, Nick Markakis, Cameron Maybin, Josh Reddick, Hunter Renfroe, and Steve Sousa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Some of those names are downright shocking. Guys like Bubba Starling were once thought of as can't miss guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 James McCann and the Mets are in serious talks. Not close yet but belief is McCann will be able to get 4 years from someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Unknøwn said: James McCann and the Mets are in serious talks. Not close yet but belief is McCann will be able to get 4 years from someone. Much rather the Mets sign McCann than Realmuto. Malachore and ATL Fan in the DMV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 5 hours ago, AUTiger7222 said: Much rather the Mets sign McCann than Realmuto. True, but it is a sign the Mets recognize and are looking to correct a recurring flaw -- going for offense over defense behind the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Former pitcher Chris Young withdrew his name from the Mets GM search a few days ago and today it was announced he has been hired as new GM of the Rangers. Long time Rangers GM Jon Daniels will assume the role of president. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Phillies have told teams they'll trade Wheeler. Team is reportedly looking to dump some contracts. Harper isn't believed to be one on the books. Whoever the new GM is will be busy. Philly is said to be in the middle of a financial crunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Arrieta Santana Hunter Neshek Robertson Ramos McCutchen Harper Wheeler $709.2M in guarantees handed out in three off-seasons. There's stupid money, and then there's the Philadelphia Phillies. They never properly concluded their rebuild, tried to rush it with free agency and trades. Think they'd like JP Crawford, Jorge Alfaro, and Sixto Sanchez back now? ATL Fan in the DMV and AUTiger7222 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For the A Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 So are they saying that they have no room to re-sign JT Realmuto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 4 hours ago, K26dp said: Arrieta Santana Hunter Neshek Robertson Ramos McCutchen Harper Wheeler $709.2M in guarantees handed out in three off-seasons. There's stupid money, and then there's the Philadelphia Phillies. They never properly concluded their rebuild, tried to rush it with free agency and trades. Think they'd like JP Crawford, Jorge Alfaro, and Sixto Sanchez back now? This is exactly what several people pushed for the Braves to do. They wanted the Braves to send stupid money without a plan to get better. But Coppy and now AA have done a wonderful job with the rebuild and now we've got 3 straight division titles and 1 win away from the World Series to show for it with the best yet to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Unknøwn said: Phillies have told teams they'll trade Wheeler. And now the Phillies have said they wouldn't trade Babe Ruth or Ted Williams for Wheeler. Technically, I agree with them. It's a bad move to sign dead players. falconsd56, AUTiger7222, RING OF HONOR and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Minasian already making a splash. Angels acquire Raisel Iglesias from Cincy for Noe Ramirez and a PTBNL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 58 minutes ago, Unknøwn said: Minasian already making a splash. Angels acquire Raisel Iglesias from Cincy for Noe Ramirez and a PTBNL. This deal makes little sense for the Reds. I know they're cutting costs, but that PTBNL better be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 40 minutes ago, jidady said: This deal makes little sense for the Reds. I know they're cutting costs, but that PTBNL better be good. Pure salary dump. Reds GM said he was just looking for an arm he could use in the bullpen in 2021 and money to help the roster elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On paper, the White Sox are looking really, really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Dane Dunning and Avery Weems go to Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Unknøwn said: Dane Dunning and Avery Weems go to Texas. Nice haul for the Rangers for 1 year of Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kingfish Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Umpire Brian O’Nora was one of 14 men arrested by a human trafficking task force in Liberty Township, Ohio after allegedly soliciting a prostitute online. So he's no better at calling hookers than he is calling balls and strikes. K26dp, PapaJoe, ATLBrave and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, The Kingfish said: So he's no better at calling hookers than he is calling balls and strikes. I hereby award you the Post of the Week! ATLBrave and PapaJoe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 Jose Abreu wins the AL Hank Aaron award. First Cuban born player to win it. jidady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 hours ago, K26dp said: Nice haul for the Rangers for 1 year of Lynn. Given that Lynn's only earning $8 million a year, less than what we're paying for Smyly, I like the deal a lot more for them during a time of economic uncertainty. I'm reminded of when Philly traded J.A. Happ and another player for Roy Oswalt. Dunning looks like a moderate rotation guy who turns 26 in a few days. Sure, there's risk, but Lynn would/should have gotten a lot more at the trade deadline. They screwed up by waiting. AUTiger7222 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, jidady said: Given that Lynn's only earning $8 million a year, less than what we're paying for Smyly, I like the deal a lot more for them during a time of economic uncertainty. I'm reminded of when Philly traded J.A. Happ and another player for Roy Oswalt. Dunning looks like a moderate rotation guy who turns 26 in a few days. Sure, there's risk, but Lynn would/should have gotten a lot more at the trade deadline. They screwed up by waiting. It's interesting that the Rangers offloaded Lynn literally the day after hiring the new GM. I didn't mean to imply it was a bad trade for Chicago. Lynn is a good pick up for a team that wants to make some noise next season. jidady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, K26dp said: It's interesting that the Rangers offloaded Lynn literally the day after hiring the new GM. Yeah, I can't help but wonder what kind of financial restrictions he was given. It's strange in that he allegedly could have had the Mets job, and they've got money now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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