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Post by happy on Nov 27, 2024 19:29:56 GMT -5
I'd rather have Fried than Snell, but it's very close. If Snell landed 5/182 then Fried will probably be close behind in dollars/years. My Fried prediction now: 6/158 That’s close to what MLB traderumors had him at. Snell landed 5/160 in present day value. |
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Post by fine09 on Nov 27, 2024 19:54:58 GMT -5
That’s close to what MLB traderumors had him at. Snell landed 5/160 in present day value. Also exactly what MLB Traderumors predicted too. Those guys aren’t always right but usually close. |
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Post by okeecub on Nov 27, 2024 20:41:23 GMT -5
I like Flaherty also, and didn’t realize he was only 29. I thought Hess early 30’s. Now I would welcome his signing even more knowing his age. He had some great years with the evil empire and seems to be getting back to that form my personal belief is that Flaherty has Zach Wheeler written all over him and his contract is going to be a “steal”. just hope we’re the ones to get him |
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Post by Mike on Nov 28, 2024 9:01:53 GMT -5
If we sign Flaherty and trade for Crochet, our young (delicate) arms can keep their innings down by helping the bullpen.
Steele (L)
Flaherty
Imanaga (L)
Taillon
Crochet (L)
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Arias/Brown/Hodge/Little (L)/Neely/Roberts 2 options
Assad/Hallowell/Kilian/Palencia/Wesneski/Wicks (L) 1 option
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Merryweather 0 options / split contract
E. Morgan 0 options
T. Miller 0 options
Pearson 0 options
Thompson 0 options
Zastryzny (L) 0 options
I know that Pearson has expressed his enthusiasm for being a starter again, but let's be honest... Assad/Brown/Wicks (Horton/Birdsell/Noland, i.e., eventually-would need to be added to the 40-man) will take those spot starts. If we complete the rotation with outside help, those spot starts SHOULD be less frequent.
If we're keeping the bullpen with Hodge closing and Assad moving to long relief, that would leave two spots open in the rotation...
With Ben Brown being healthy, I think the FO will use that (and internal options) as an excuse to only sign 1 FA SP.
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Post by happy on Nov 28, 2024 10:15:23 GMT -5
If we sign Flaherty and trade for Crochet, our young (delicate) arms can keep their innings down by helping the bullpen. Steele (L) Flaherty Imanaga (L) Taillon Crochet (L) ----------- Arias/Brown/Hodge/Little (L)/Neely/Roberts 2 options Assad/Hallowell/Kilian/Palencia/Wesneski/Wicks (L) 1 option ----------------------------------------------------------- Merryweather 0 options / split contract E. Morgan 0 options T. Miller 0 options Pearson 0 options Thompson 0 options Zastryzny (L) 0 options I know that Pearson has expressed his enthusiasm for being a starter again, but let's be honest... Assad/Brown/Wicks (Horton/Birdsell/Noland, i.e., eventually-would need to be added to the 40-man) will take those spot starts. If we complete the rotation with outside help, those spot starts SHOULD be less frequent. If we're keeping the bullpen with Hodge closing and Assad moving to long relief, that would leave two spots open in the rotation... With Ben Brown being healthy, I think the FO will use that (and internal options) as an excuse to only sign 1 FA SP. The Cubs should be looking to trade Taillon and getting out of his remaining 36 million. I’d give Pearson a look this spring starting. The fifth rotation spot should be wide open with Brown, Pearson, Assad, Wicks, Wesneski with Horton being a long shot but looked at all the same (assuming we do not trade any of these guys). |
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Post by batman66 on Nov 28, 2024 10:42:19 GMT -5
If we sign Flaherty and trade for Crochet, our young (delicate) arms can keep their innings down by helping the bullpen. Steele (L) Flaherty Imanaga (L) Taillon Crochet (L) ----------- Arias/Brown/Hodge/Little (L)/Neely/Roberts 2 options Assad/Hallowell/Kilian/Palencia/Wesneski/Wicks (L) 1 option ----------------------------------------------------------- Merryweather 0 options / split contract E. Morgan 0 options T. Miller 0 options Pearson 0 options Thompson 0 options Zastryzny (L) 0 options I know that Pearson has expressed his enthusiasm for being a starter again, but let's be honest... Assad/Brown/Wicks (Horton/Birdsell/Noland, i.e., eventually-would need to be added to the 40-man) will take those spot starts. If we complete the rotation with outside help, those spot starts SHOULD be less frequent. If we're keeping the bullpen with Hodge closing and Assad moving to long relief, that would leave two spots open in the rotation... With Ben Brown being healthy, I think the FO will use that (and internal options) as an excuse to only sign 1 FA SP. The Cubs should be looking to trade Taillon and getting out of his remaining 36 million. I’d give Pearson a look this spring starting. The fifth rotation spot should be wide open with Brown, Pearson, Assad, Wicks, Wesneski with Horton being a long shot but looked at all the same (assuming we do not trade any of these guys). If trading Bellinger is more about getting out of his contract for whatever reason and not opening a spot for Caissie. I'd rather they trade Taillon. Losing potentially you're most productive middle of the order bat makes no sense to me . |
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Post by trav768 on Nov 29, 2024 18:07:39 GMT -5
Dodgers at it again. another contract with deferred money.
"Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal runs from 2025-29 and includes a sixth-year club option. There’s a $17 million signing bonus and deferred money included."
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Post by bryzzobrist on Nov 29, 2024 21:32:17 GMT -5
Players have been signing deals above predicted numbers, atleast those on the fangrpahs site from 3 sources.
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Post by Mike on Nov 30, 2024 9:44:35 GMT -5
Cost of business to get them off the market early.
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Post by Returnofstevefitz on Dec 2, 2024 17:12:36 GMT -5
Per Morosi or Heyman, forgot which one it was, Soto will make his decision within the next 10 days.
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Post by TheChico on Dec 2, 2024 17:53:36 GMT -5
Dodgers at it again. another contract with deferred money. "Tommy Edman and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a five-year, $74 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal runs from 2025-29 and includes a sixth-year club option. There’s a $17 million signing bonus and deferred money included." Dodgers getting players they want and need while retaining the players they want and need. It is winning formula. |
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Post by batman66 on Dec 2, 2024 18:28:01 GMT -5
Per Morosi or Heyman, forgot which one it was, Soto will make his decision within the next 10 days. Good, glad he wont hi-jack the off season and teams can adjust to the fallout of not landing him and get to work on trades and signings earlier. |
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Post by trav768 on Dec 2, 2024 20:40:56 GMT -5
Rangers Sign Catcher Kyle Higashioka. two-year contract with a mutual option for 2027.
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Post by TheChico on Dec 3, 2024 11:00:23 GMT -5
Chapman to the Red Sox 1/10.5 Million.
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Post by bryzzobrist on Dec 3, 2024 13:13:23 GMT -5
Chapman to the Red Sox 1/10.5 Million. The redsox mean business. I think Chapman should have to give his mom half of that in retribution (s).
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Post by bryzzobrist on Dec 3, 2024 13:15:24 GMT -5
Golden at bat sounds like it came from a baseball themed slot machine.
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Post by lu13cubbie on Dec 3, 2024 13:41:12 GMT -5
Golden at bat sounds like it came from a baseball themed slot machine. Or a porn movie |
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Post by TheChico on Dec 3, 2024 14:42:17 GMT -5
Rumors that Cardinals and Arenado are highly motivated for a trade, many insiders expect to happen this offseason.
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Post by bryzzobrist on Dec 3, 2024 18:49:04 GMT -5
Jazz Chisolm caught on camera smoking a J in Miami. Can we get a discount on a trade now?
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Post by bryzzobrist on Dec 3, 2024 18:49:37 GMT -5
Rumors that Cardinals and Arenado are highly motivated for a trade, many insiders expect to happen this offseason. Something about Nolan playing a song about the Dodgers on his social media out there |
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