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2679469, MLB Hot Stove post
Posted by Dstl1, Mon Nov-19-18 08:21 PM
for the 10 of us who care.

2679470, James Paxton to the Yankees...
Posted by Dstl1, Mon Nov-19-18 08:23 PM
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/11/yankees-to-acquire-james-paxton.html
2679471, Seattle turning back the clock on the playoffs...
Posted by will_5198, Mon Nov-19-18 08:25 PM
again
2679479, imagine being me.
Posted by PROMO, Mon Nov-19-18 10:53 PM
Seattle is Yankees best farm system.

we just always punt. it's fucking infuriating.
2679530, No, imagine being me.
Posted by The Real, Tue Nov-20-18 10:27 AM
I'm an O's fan. We literally have ZERO chance in this division due to the Chris Davis contract and not being able to lose money on misses. Yanks and Sox have money to make bad contracts "go away."


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2679599, No, imagine being me.
Posted by PROMO, Tue Nov-20-18 09:45 PM
Imagine watching your inept GM trade a clear multiple time All Star in Adam Jones to Baltimore for Erik Bedard, a sort of okay pitcher.

Bedard could never find his game or his health and Jones did indeed turn into a multi-time all star and one best young players in baseball.

Few fanbases can bang w/ the M's when it comes to misery.
2679568, Kurt Suzuki, Nats 2/10mm
Posted by Walleye, Tue Nov-20-18 02:41 PM
You know, he could hit a little bit early in his career - at least for a catcher - so maybe he's not the best basis for any conclusions, but am I crazy for thinking there's been a number of catchers lately who became pretty good hitters, for the first time in their career, after the age of 30?

Suzuki from age 23-29: .253/.309/.375 (86 OPS+)
Suzuki from age 30-present: .267/.324/.405 (98 OPS+)

Discipline stays the same. Just a bit more average and some more power on top of that. And there's nothing extraordinary about that pattern, somebody becoming a better hitter as they get older until it stops when they get OLD. But that second part is a real issue for post-30 catchers. Yadier Molina warmed up to being a pretty good hitter too, though his trend started in a bit more traditional late-20s sweet spot.

Anyhow, this isn't an interesting observation really. It's just that if you told me a decade ago that a pretty good, smart team would be throwing a multi-year, eight-figure contract at a 35 year old Kurt Suzuki, I wouldn't have guessed it'd be to get his bat in the lineup.

I have no other opinions on this. It's probably a bad idea, unless it's not. Maybe Spencer Kieboom could just be good instead? I think that, given his name, that would be the best possible outcome for everybody. The homerun call is built in. He just has to... hit... homeruns.
2679600, weird falling of career dominoes
Posted by will_5198, Tue Nov-20-18 10:04 PM
2010 - Wilson Ramos (Minnesota) traded to Washington as their catcher of the future

2011 - Derek Norris (Washington), former catcher of future, traded to Oakland

2012 - Kurt Suzuki (Oakland) traded to Washington, so Norris can start

2013 - Kurt Suzuki traded back to Oakland, so Ramos can start

2014 - Suzuki signs with Minnesota, who drafted Ramos; Norris makes All-Star team in final season with A's

2016 - Norris traded to Washington, and is then cut after Matt Wieters is signed; Ramos makes All-Star team in final season with Nats

2017 - Ramos and Norris sign with Tampa Bay

2018 - Suzuki signs with Washington
2679595, Beltre retired
Posted by GriftyMcgrift, Tue Nov-20-18 08:34 PM
Probably my favorite or second favorite player of all time.

I knew it was coming but it still hurts. Especially knowing he should have a ring or two
2679614, that caught me by surprise when I heard it on LeBetard...
Posted by Dstl1, Wed Nov-21-18 07:09 AM
yesterday. Not even something I was thinking about. He's pretty close to 500 homers, too.
2680995, he had a helluva career
Posted by ThaTruth, Wed Dec-05-18 10:31 AM
2680903, Cano/Diaz to Mets for contract unloads/prospects
Posted by will_5198, Tue Dec-04-18 03:59 PM
I wouldn't want to touch Cano with that recent suspension and age
2680905, this is bad if it's the only move
Posted by magilla vanilla, Tue Dec-04-18 04:06 PM
if, though, this clears salary for Machado and we can move for a dependable catcher, it'll be OK.

This being the Mets, I have no faith of that.

At least we got rid of Jay Bruce?
2680907, Jean Segura to the Phillies...
Posted by Dstl1, Tue Dec-04-18 04:13 PM
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-acquire-jean-segura-from-mariners-as-seattle-continues-fire-sale/
2680964, Nats sign Patrick Corbin, 6 years/$140 million
Posted by will_5198, Tue Dec-04-18 08:37 PM
NL East heating up
2681001, The NL East
Posted by j0510, Wed Dec-05-18 11:20 AM
>NL East heating up

https://twitter.com/foddtrazier/status/1070098895022247936
2681003, That's such a stacked rotation
Posted by Marauder21, Wed Dec-05-18 11:31 AM
But I can't see past ATL in that division.
2681011, Man, that's a lot of years to me
Posted by Call It Anything, Wed Dec-05-18 01:06 PM
He almost makes Stras look durable. Rizzo always pushing buttons though.

I like it, assuming Keuchel doesn't sign for like 4/80 and Eovaldi 4/70 or something in that range.

They need another arm, but I think on paper they're about as good as last year if everybody's healthy and on paper they were a 90 win team last year.
2681010, Astros signed catcher Robinson Chirinos 1 yr. 5.75 m
Posted by LAbeathustla, Wed Dec-05-18 12:55 PM
bat has some nice pop, but maybe a defensive liability. allowed 53 stls and only caught 6.
2681016, So, how much does Harper get?
Posted by mrhood75, Wed Dec-05-18 01:24 PM
$400 million? Half a billion?
2681028, 345/10 with some options and pie in the sky incentives?
Posted by Call It Anything, Wed Dec-05-18 03:19 PM
I think the most important thing to Boras is that Harper can claim to be the highest paid player in the game for a moment in time. Highest AAV contract at the moment is Greinke making $34.4 a year over 6 years. So I think that's the tipping point for negotiations.
2681051, Paul Goldschmidt to the Lou for Luke Weaver and Carson Kelly...
Posted by Dstl1, Wed Dec-05-18 05:16 PM
plus an INF that I don't care enough about to name. They been working this one for a second. Cards wanted Goldy's word that he would resign...guess they got it. Nice.
2681052, whoa..nice move for Stl
Posted by LAbeathustla, Wed Dec-05-18 05:18 PM
2681105, Who are leaders for Greinke, you know he's next.
Posted by The Real, Thu Dec-06-18 10:44 AM

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2681655, bro... AZ sports fan are in such despair right now
Posted by HecticHavoc, Wed Dec-12-18 12:02 PM
has any city had the Trifecta of worst records in all 3 sports? I hope we can attain that in 18-19.
2681658, shit...I didn't even think of that...the totality
Posted by Dstl1, Wed Dec-12-18 12:15 PM
.
2681621, McCutchen to Philly
Posted by Dstl1, Tue Dec-11-18 10:22 PM
.
2682316, Michael Brantley to the Astros
Posted by LAbeathustla, Thu Dec-20-18 11:42 AM
adding a nice lefty bat. i like it
2682360, https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1075915855039528960
Posted by Dstl1, Fri Dec-21-18 11:19 AM
https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1075915855039528960
2682392, https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1076227066528497665
Posted by Dstl1, Fri Dec-21-18 04:33 PM
https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1076227066528497665
2682393, Matt Kemp, Puig and Alex Wood for Homer Bailey and prospects...DAMN!
Posted by Dstl1, Fri Dec-21-18 04:51 PM
.
2682397, Dodgers clearing the dumptruck for Bryce
Posted by B9, Fri Dec-21-18 05:21 PM
2682400, lol...
Posted by Dstl1, Fri Dec-21-18 05:37 PM
https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1076237420859965452
2682401, Solves the too many outfielders problem, clears money, brings in 2 good prospects
Posted by DJR, Fri Dec-21-18 05:51 PM
Kemp had a great first half, but I don’t think there’s a whole lot left. Smart trade IMO.

I really liked rooting for Kemp and Puig though.

Hoping Puig gets 600 at bats and has a true monster breakout season. He was very productive the last two years.
2682429, Puig at Great American Ball Park...
Posted by THRILLHOUSE, Sat Dec-22-18 02:35 PM
Yeah he could put up big power numbers in 2019.
2682726, Nelson Cruz to Minnesota
Posted by Marauder21, Thu Dec-27-18 10:51 AM
One year guaranteed, team option for a second year. Could at least be good to have a veteran presence in the locker room who can occasionally hit a homer.
2682868, I think we're *only* allowed to get Chris Gimenez for veteran presence
Posted by Walleye, Fri Dec-28-18 03:16 PM
This is gonna be weird.
2688293, Manny Machado has agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, league sources tell ESPN.
Posted by j0510, Tue Feb-19-19 12:34 PM
BREAKING: Free agent star Manny Machado has agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, league sources tell ESPN.

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1097909714153811968
2688294, Machado to #Padres, 10 years, $300M. First reported: @JeffPassan and @Feinsand.
Posted by j0510, Tue Feb-19-19 12:36 PM
Source confirms: Machado to #Padres, 10 years, $300M. First reported: @JeffPassan and @Feinsand.

https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1097911830700322816
2688295, No way Harper is taking a haircut on his deal now
Posted by mrhood75, Tue Feb-19-19 01:18 PM
Either in overall amount or years.
2688316, if that's the floor, Harper's gonna get about 340
Posted by Tiger Woods, Tue Feb-19-19 02:26 PM
2688297, That’s the perfect place for him.
Posted by hip bopper, Tue Feb-19-19 01:23 PM
The Padres will never be in contention, and no one else will sign there because they emptied the vault for him. They better have a ton of prospects ready to bring up for the next 10 years.




2688304, Get to collect your money and live in sunny southern California
Posted by Marauder21, Tue Feb-19-19 01:46 PM
albeit with none of the pressure to actually win that the Dodgers have to deal with.

Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. How long before the Padres try and trade him to get out from under this deal?
2688312, Who would take on that contract?
Posted by hip bopper, Tue Feb-19-19 02:19 PM
Everyone else in the majors had the opportunity to sign him to that offer. You would have to gut your team to get him.




2688330, Yankees, once he moves to 3rd base
Posted by The Real, Tue Feb-19-19 03:14 PM

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2688332, I don’t see that happening...
Posted by hip bopper, Tue Feb-19-19 03:30 PM
and they would have to gut the team to bring him on board.







2688317, They dip their toe into competing every few years
Posted by Call It Anything, Tue Feb-19-19 02:29 PM
Whether it's overbidding for Eric Hosmer last year, trading for Kimbrel and Justin Upton a few years ago, signing Josh Johnson and Joaquin Benoit a few years before that, the Padres always seem to want to be in the mix. The main problem is their player development has been awful.

Can you guess the last two All-Stars the Padres drafted or were the first team to sign in amateur free agency? Jake Peavy and Tony Gwynn. Seriously. You can go back 30 years and all you'll pick up is Andy Benes and Benito Santiago. Chase Headley was an overlooked stud in that window, but that's still pretty terrible.

Now they got what seems to be a franchise cornerstone at SS with Tatis, Jr. and the best left-handed pitching prospect in baseball with Gore, a few others. Arguably top system in baseball. On paper they're probably a contender as early as next year.

...But if it all goes south and never comes together, they'll dump him after 2022 before the opt-out.
2688310, Great lifestyle choice for him
Posted by LA2Philly, Tue Feb-19-19 02:09 PM
No blame
2688327, White Sox ticket prices and attendance to remain low this season!
Posted by Deebot, Tue Feb-19-19 03:06 PM
Looks like it's once again time to buy nosebleeds and sit in the 100 level instead.
2689278, Bryce Harper is finalizing an agreement on a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, league sources tell ESPN.
Posted by j0510, Thu Feb-28-19 02:56 PM
Free agent outfielder Bryce Harper is finalizing an agreement on a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, league sources tell ESPN.

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1101208497184694273
2689279, Harper’s deal with the Philadelphia Phillies will be for $330 million, a new record for overall dollars, topping the $325 million of Giancarlo Stanton, league sources tell ESPN.
Posted by j0510, Thu Feb-28-19 02:58 PM
Bryce Harper’s deal with the Philadelphia Phillies will be for $330 million, a new record for overall dollars, topping the $325 million of Giancarlo Stanton, league sources tell ESPN.

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1101209569529782273
2689281, Harper’s deal with the Phillies will be for 13 years and $330M, league sources tell ESPN. It will not include any opt-outs.
Posted by j0510, Thu Feb-28-19 02:59 PM
Bryce Harper’s deal with the Phillies will be for 13 years and $330M, league sources tell ESPN. It will not include any opt-outs.

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1101210023240204288
2689288, Jokes on him, the world isn't going to exist in 2032
Posted by Marauder21, Thu Feb-28-19 03:19 PM
2689282, Braves/Phillies should be interesting to watch this year
Posted by Marauder21, Thu Feb-28-19 03:00 PM
As consolation prizes go, can't get better than Harper.
2689283, i think the organization was split over who they preferred
Posted by makaveli, Thu Feb-28-19 03:08 PM
between him and machado. I'm happy, they should be a good team now. The Phils had already had a good offseason, now it's a great offseason.
2689284, well F him then
Posted by Tiger Woods, Thu Feb-28-19 03:10 PM

the Nats offered him 10 years for 300, and after all that he settled on Philly for 13 years for 330. After all that I guarantee he regrets turning down the Nats deal, or not at least negotiating with them more. The Nats would've done 330 for 13.

I'm blown.
2689286, two words...
Posted by builtfromwax, Thu Feb-28-19 03:17 PM
...JUAN SOTO!
2689290, Soto is probably gonna end up better than Harper, and that's facts
Posted by Tiger Woods, Thu Feb-28-19 03:23 PM
2689294, 1/3 of that was deferred, but yeah
Posted by Call It Anything, Thu Feb-28-19 03:27 PM
Nats 300/10 was more like 244/10 estimated by present day value. So 330/13 v 244/10 and it's a more reasonable difference.

It's looking like Boras overplayed this whole thing. Saved some face with "biggest position player total amount" by beating Stanton's deal by $5 miilion. But from an AAV, he fucked up.
2689295, yea, but that was the first offer. Would Nats have done 320x12? Probably
Posted by Tiger Woods, Thu Feb-28-19 03:32 PM
their egos got in the way. Harper and Boras were hellbent on getting the biggest deal ever and thought for sure the Cubs, Dodgers, or Yankees would come calling. And they didn't. And worse yet no one else really did either.

So you're the biggest contract ever for what, a year until Trout hits the market? Ok dude. They played themselves
2689296, crazy
Posted by ThaTruth, Thu Feb-28-19 03:37 PM
2689299, This is a weird deal.
Posted by mrhood75, Thu Feb-28-19 03:43 PM
No opt outs? Less per year than Manny? A no trade clause? (not like they're going to trade him before he gets his five and 10 rights, but still) He must REALLY be cool with spending his entire career in Philly.
2689302, According to Boras that was his priority and what made this take so long
Posted by Nodima, Thu Feb-28-19 03:51 PM
Nora’s directly said it’s hard to a tram to sign up for age 37, 38, 39 years and Philly was willing to go there. Also said it was Harper’s primary mandate that he spend the rest of his career somewhere

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2689303, Is this the longest free agent contract ever?
Posted by mrhood75, Thu Feb-28-19 03:57 PM
I gotta assume so.
2689307, Ovi and Mike got 13 years too
Posted by Nodima, Thu Feb-28-19 04:27 PM
It I bet nobody outside the old days of baseball/football got longer deals of any kind


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