Around Baseball 2017

[jays_fever]

I don't remember the specifics. Maybe it was 4-5 fWAR. It got fixed eventually, but for a few weeks Burch Smith was projected as CY caliber starter.

 

No that was right. They projected him both as a elite reliever and above average starter throwing 200+ innings and out came 8 war or something close to that

[Abomination]

I'd trade JD straight up for Luke Weaver if an extension couldn't be worked out. I'm sure that wouldn't be on the table though.

 

Yeah, me too (or probably Reyes), but I don't see it happening. I'd probably do something like Flaherty, Bader, and a wildcard like Gomber though.

[Krylian]

I'd trade JD straight up for Luke Weaver if an extension couldn't be worked out. I'm sure that wouldn't be on the table though.

 

I would've preferred that had signed Weaver when we drafted him out of HS.

[Brownie19]

I keep seeing rumours of the Mets trading for Kipnis. What do you think the ask would be from Cleveland?

[Spanky__99]

I keep seeing rumours of the Mets trading for Kipnis. What do you think the ask would be from Cleveland?

 

The SN staff at the WM this past week, reported the Jays have talked to them about Kipnis and their relationship, etc... haven't seen it anywhere else, though. Doesn't make sense to me as he isn't a utility piece, but that would likely end Travis' as a Blue Jay.

[Bobthe4th]

The Yankees are in talks with the Pirates for trading for Gerrit Cole.

[Abomination]

The SN staff at the WM this past week, reported the Jays have talked to them about Kipnis and their relationship, etc... haven't seen it anywhere else, though. Doesn't make sense to me as he isn't a utility piece, but that would likely end Travis' as a Blue Jay.

 

They could probably move Travis to the OF. It might keep him healthier if he isn't continually diving and landing on his knees.

[Spanky__99]

They could probably move Travis to the OF. It might keep him healthier if he isn't continually diving and landing on his knees.

 

True, that entirely slipped my mind.

[Shart]

Indians agreed to minor-league deal with Melvin Upton Jr.

[Shart]

The Yankees are in talks with the Pirates for trading for Gerrit Cole.

 

Yankees are going to be a force.

[TheHurl]

I didn't realize that the Cards traded Piscotty to the A's so that he could be closer to his Mom who has ALS. Just a classy org.

[Shart]

I didn't realize that the Cards traded Piscotty to the A's so that he could be closer to his Mom who has ALS. Just a classy org.

Now that’s classy.

[Brownie19]

Carlos Santana to the Phillies. 3 years $60M.

[KingKat]

Indians agreed to minor-league deal with Melvin Upton Jr.

 

That's a smart low key move. A healthy Upton is a rosterable asset.

[BTS]

Carlos Santana to the Phillies. 3 years $60M.

 

But... why?

[Shart]

Carlos Santana to the Phillies. 3 years $60M.

Massive overpay. This will throw the entire market into a frenzie.

[BTS]

So Hoskins is an everyday OF now, and they'll trade one of Altherr/Williams/Herrera.

[Terminator]

Angels sign Zack Cozart to a 3 year deal to play 3B. That should be some good IF defense over on the left side. They are looking like a solid WC contender to me.

[jays4life19]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/angels-sign-zack-cozart.html

 

Strange fit but ehhh.

[glory]

The Angels want that 2nd wild card.

[BTS]

The Angels look like a very good team now. Only real holes in the lineup are C and 1B. They should sign an Alonso/LoMo type.

[Brownie19]

3 years $38M seems like a reasonable deal for Cozart - even if his offensive breakout was a mirage.

[Terminator]

3 years $38M seems like a reasonable deal for Cozart - even if his offensive breakout was a mirage.

 

Yeah the AAV isn't bad at all.

[Brownie19]

Massive overpay. This will throw the entire market into a frenzie.

 

Who are you again? An actual new poster, or just a new name?

 

He got what Edwin got - which makes sense because they provide similar value; however, he's 2 years younger than Edwin at the time of signing. If we project Santana at 3 WAR in 2018, 2.5 WAR in 2019 and 2.0 WAR in 2020 - he provides the Phillies with surplus value in the range of $15M.

 

It seems about right to me. Phillies seem to be making a move to contend now.

[jays4life19]

Who are you again? An actual new poster, or just a new name?

 

He got what Edwin got - which makes sense because they provide similar value; however, he's 2 years younger than Edwin at the time of signing. If we project Santana at 3 WAR in 2018, 2.5 WAR in 2019 and 2.0 WAR in 2020 - he provides the Phillies with surplus value in the range of $15M.

 

It seems about right to me. Phillies seem to be making a move to contend now.

 

That's Gbill/Cleveland Steamer.

[Brownie19]

That's Gbill/Cleveland Steamer.

 

Right - he's likes the common theme of s***. My bad.

[Angrioter]

Cozart is one of my favourite player. He have a donkey

[G-Snarls]

Massive overpay. This will throw the entire market into a frenzie.

 

Major league source says Red Sox had made a 3-year offer to Carlos Santana this week, but not in the $60M range of Philly. One of the best - arguably the best - free agent alternative to Martinez/Hosmer is off the board.

[G-Snarls]

Wow Angels looking GOOD

[KingKat]

Major league source says Red Sox had made a 3-year offer to Carlos Santana this week, but not in the $60M range of Philly. One of the best - arguably the best - free agent alternative to Martinez/Hosmer is off the board.

 

I look forward to the Red Sox spending more money on Hosmer than the Phillies did on Santana.