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Post by Pale Hose on Feb 19, 2018 16:14:32 GMT -6
It sounds like JD Martinez and the Red Sox are (finally) close to an agreement.
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Post by Pale Hose on Feb 19, 2018 16:32:35 GMT -6
5/110 with an opt out after the first two years.
It sounds like Martinez/Boras finally caved.
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Post by Xamnam on Feb 19, 2018 16:46:32 GMT -6
Not getting into a bidding war against themselves seems to be a strong tactic for teams right now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2018 16:47:48 GMT -6
Crazy that the D-Backs didn't swoop in and grab him at that price.
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Post by Pale Hose on Feb 19, 2018 16:55:44 GMT -6
That was the last guy left who had been sitting on a substantial reported offer. Very curious to see where the rest of these guys end up.
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Post by facts on Feb 20, 2018 7:46:54 GMT -6
It really seems like Boras was using JD to help prop up the Hosmer market. Even if the teams were different. Once Hosmer was gone I'm guessing it was clear there was nothing else out there but Boston.
I have no idea what's left out there for Jake.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 8:28:39 GMT -6
Waiting for the Dodgers to sign him to a one year deal.
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Post by Xamnam on Feb 20, 2018 8:29:36 GMT -6
Timely!
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Post by facts on Feb 20, 2018 8:33:04 GMT -6
This is definitely just Boras using Heyman as PR like the "Arizona really wants JD back!" fluff.
But realistically for Jake it's gotta be Brewers, Phillies ..... maybe the Twins or Rockies?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 8:41:35 GMT -6
Arrieta in Colorado would go about as well as Neagle in Colorado given the decline in velocity. Twins make the most sense, but I'd guess they're fine with the Odorizzi acquisition as their only big pitching move.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 8:42:08 GMT -6
I hope it's the Brewers that end up signing him.
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Post by dij22 on Feb 20, 2018 8:44:47 GMT -6
Arrieta would be a great fit for the Sox if they think they are close to contending in 2019.
Although I think I've said that about every good free agent.
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Post by Xamnam on Feb 20, 2018 8:46:13 GMT -6
Arrieta in Colorado would go about as well as Neagle in Colorado given the decline in velocity. Twins make the most sense, but I'd guess they're fine with the Odorizzi acquisition as their only big pitching move. Heyman says they're still inquiring on Lynn and Cobb, so take that as you will. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 8:50:11 GMT -6
I don't know why they wouldn't take advantage of the market. If Cleveland is the only other team in the Central that will be competitive this year, this is there best chance to make up some ground and grab another Wild Card.
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Post by Tweet on Feb 20, 2018 19:56:08 GMT -6
Y'all have any recommendations as far as baseball websites to follow along with this season? FanGraphs seems to be the one that most appeals to me, but I can maybe handle one or two more good ones this year if there's something else people smarter than me like
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Post by dij22 on Feb 20, 2018 20:07:20 GMT -6
The Ringer's baseball content is awesome. Ben Lindbergh is one of the best baseball writers alive, Michael Baumann is great, and their podcast is worth a weekly listen.
Sam Miller on ESPN writes insanely long and weird pieces but they are always fantastic.
Also not sure if you're a Sox fan but SouthSideSox is good.
But yeah Fangraphs is the GOAT.
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Post by andrewvb on Feb 20, 2018 20:11:24 GMT -6
does anyone here do the athletic?
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Post by Pale Hose on Feb 20, 2018 20:14:02 GMT -6
I was just going to say, they've assembled a hell of a roster of baseball writers. I still don't subscribe though  MLBTR is my go to. |
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Post by Xamnam on Feb 20, 2018 22:28:54 GMT -6
does anyone here do the athletic? I do, incredibly satisfied. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2018 8:34:56 GMT -6
The Ringer's baseball content is awesome. Ben Lindbergh is one of the best baseball writers alive, Michael Baumann is great, and their podcast is worth a weekly listen. Sam Miller on ESPN writes insanely long and weird pieces but they are always fantastic. Also not sure if you're a Sox fan but SouthSideSox is good.
But yeah Fangraphs is the GOAT. Margalus moved to Sox Machine, and the content on SSS has dropped in quality over the course of the past few months. |
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Post by dij22 on Feb 21, 2018 9:15:02 GMT -6
The Ringer's baseball content is awesome. Ben Lindbergh is one of the best baseball writers alive, Michael Baumann is great, and their podcast is worth a weekly listen. Sam Miller on ESPN writes insanely long and weird pieces but they are always fantastic. Also not sure if you're a Sox fan but SouthSideSox is good.
But yeah Fangraphs is the GOAT. Margalus moved to Sox Machine, and the content on SSS has dropped in quality over the course of the past few months. Oh wow good to know. Didn't he start Sox Machine? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2018 9:21:43 GMT -6
Yup. It went dormant when he took over South Side Sox. He just restarted it and took a lot of the writers with him.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2018 10:49:17 GMT -6
Forrest Whitley has been suspended for 50 games. I don't recall the last time a top 10 prospect was suspended for drug infraction.
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Post by Pale Hose on Feb 25, 2018 19:28:41 GMT -6
The Twinkies signed LoMo to a 1 year, 6.5M deal today. I expect this to be the first of several deals that fall way short of initial predictions.
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Post by dij22 on Feb 25, 2018 19:36:32 GMT -6
The Twinkies signed LoMo to a 1 year, 6.5M deal today. I expect this to be the first of several deals that fall way short of initial predictions. With the vesting option it could become a 2/16.5 mil deal which I think is quite fair for a 1B who sucks |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2018 19:41:19 GMT -6
Nationals are rumored to be talking to Arrieta.
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Post by Pale Hose on Feb 25, 2018 19:49:01 GMT -6
I could see Boras working out some deal with major deferred money with the Nats. They love doing those.
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Post by facts on Feb 25, 2018 20:46:45 GMT -6
Jake's free agency campaign has a Macklemore at the Riv feel to it. Getting kinda sad.
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Post by Pale Hose on Feb 25, 2018 20:52:05 GMT -6
At least Jake has known suitors. I think there's a decent chance Moustakas and Holland don't end up on opening day rosters.
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Post by facts on Feb 25, 2018 21:44:04 GMT -6
I'd love to know what that Rockies deal was that Holland agreed on and then didn't sign. I could only assume it's a #feelsbadman now
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