Around Baseball 2018

[AledmysDiaz]

They wanted Bo and Vlad for Ozuna

 

But who knows. If those three are even a conversation starter I'd do it. Heck I'd add Osuna if they want pitching so badly. They can flip Osuna and get even more

 

Osuna Alford And Greene. Wartmoth can't be traded as he was drafted less than a year ago

[Abomination]

Wartmoth can't be traded as he was drafted less than a year ago

 

They'd just do a PTBNL, that wouldn't prevent anything.

[Brownie19]

What do you guys think Lance Lynn will end up getting? I suspect Shatkins will focus on filling our needs in the OF, but if they don't, I think Lynn could be a good target. He'll be two years removed from TJ surgery and I think there's a decent chance he returns to his 2012 - 2015 levels (during which he averaged 3.3 WAR per season - or a #2 starter). He'll be 31 this year and would help bridge the gap if we lose Happ and/or Estrada after this year. I also read he made significant improvements with his change up in the 2nd half last year (albeit a SSS as he doesn't throw it much). Perhaps sending time with Marco would help him develop a new weapon that would help as he ages.

 

Given the slow market and coming off a "down" season - is there a chance he ends up with a JA Happ type deal? 3 yr $33M. I kind of expected him to get 3 years $45M when the FA season opened, but it's been so slow, I'm wondering if the price is dropping.

 

Thoughts?

[BTS]

What do you guys think Lance Lynn will end up getting? I suspect Shatkins will focus on filling our needs in the OF, but if they don't, I think Lynn could be a good target. He'll be two years removed from TJ surgery and I think there's a decent chance he returns to his 2012 - 2015 levels (during which he averaged 3.3 WAR per season - or a #2 starter). He'll be 31 this year and would help bridge the gap if we lose Happ and/or Estrada after this year. I also read he made significant improvements with his change up in the 2nd half last year (albeit a SSS as he doesn't throw it much). Perhaps sending time with Marco would help him develop a new weapon that would help as he ages.

 

Given the slow market and coming off a "down" season - is there a chance he ends up with a JA Happ type deal? 3 yr $33M. I kind of expected him to get 3 years $45M when the FA season opened, but it's been so slow, I'm wondering if the price is dropping.

 

Thoughts?

 

I'm expecting more like the Chen and Kennedy signings. 5/70 or so.

[jays4life19]

Speaking on 670 The Score in Chicago, Bruce Levine of CBS Chicago reports that the Chicago Cubs have a three-year offer on the table for free-agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain. It's the first known offer on the table for Cain, who remains one of the better position players on the market. Cain, 31, hit .300 with 15 home runs and 26 stolen bases over 155 games this past season. Should the Cubs land Cain, outfielder Albert Almora would likely be moved back to the bench or used in a potential trade to acquire pitching

[Mavcarter]

They wanted Bo and Vlad for Ozuna

 

But who knows. If those three are even a conversation starter I'd do it. Heck I'd add Osuna if they want pitching so badly. They can flip Osuna and get even more

 

Osuna Alford And Greene. Wartmoth can't be traded as he was drafted less than a year ago

 

 

Rumour wasn't true. They asked for bo

[Brownie19]

I'm expecting more like the Chen and Kennedy signings. 5/70 or so.

 

I think I could stomach 4 years $56M; however, that would probably leave us with a glaring need in the OF.

 

How good would Lynn at $14M and Yelich at $7M in 2018 look? (Yelich for Bo + Urena, or Alford, Warmoth + C.Greene).

 

 

Yelich - RF

Donaldson - 3rd

Smoak - 1st

Morales - DH

Martin - C

Tulo - SS

Travis - 2nd

Pillar - CF

Teoscar - LF

 

B - Diaz, Solarte, Pearce, Catcher

 

Stro, Sanchez, Happ, Estrada, Lynn (Borucki, Biagini, Deck, etc.)

 

 

 

Edit - Holy f***, out lineup still looks awful even if we add an impact bat to fill out the OF...

Edited January 9, 2018 by Brownie19

[Terminator]

Given the price of RP'ing right now, I'd say we focus the $20-$25M we have left to spend on a SPer and an OFer.

 

Let's sign R.A. Dickey ($7 mil), Eduardo Nunez ($11 mil) a backup C ($?) and the rest on the bullpen ($3-5 mil or so). Then extend Donaldson. Call it a wrap.

[z3r0s]

I was on the Nunez train, but I can't see the need with Solarte and Diaz in the fold. Spend that cash on OF or SP

[Abomination]

Sign Ethier (who can platoon in LF) and either Anderson or Liriano, then use whatever's left for addressing RF by FA or trade (maybe ugh Cargo or Grandy). Not the sexiest team, but probably a capable one if it can stay somewhat healthy.

[Boxcar]

Sign Ethier (who can platoon in LF) and either Anderson or Liriano, then use whatever's left for addressing RF by FA or trade (maybe ugh Cargo or Grandy). Not the sexiest team, but probably a capable one if it can stay somewhat healthy.

 

Man, you and Andre Ethier need to get a room

[Terminator]

I was on the Nunez train, but I can't see the need with Solarte and Diaz in the fold. Spend that cash on OF or SP

 

Nunez plays OF.

[Dick_Pole]

Let's sign R.A. Dickey ($7 mil), Eduardo Nunez ($11 mil) a backup C ($?) and the rest on the bullpen ($3-5 mil or so). Then extend Donaldson. Call it a wrap.

 

I know he would be a value signing, but let's leave that portion of the franchise's history in the past. As a fan I would rather give Borucki an honest shot and if he gets shelled at the MLB level he gets shelled.

[Terminator]

I know he would be a value signing, but let's leave that portion of the franchise's history in the past. As a fan I would rather give Borucki an honest shot and if he gets shelled at the MLB level he gets shelled.

 

I think Dickey might be the only guy in baseball who will make this board knowingly reject a good value signing when they see it. He's too good of a bargain to pass up. I'd watch an entire rotation fo RA Dickey's if it meant we won. Plus you could likely get him on a one year deal. Perfect situation for us where we are just wanting to tread water for 2 years without making any long term commitments.

[Jimcanuck]

Just saw a FB post by a cousin of mine. He was commissioned by Alex Bregman make a painting from the World Series. I'll post the painting, but how do you post pics on here now... i used to use photobucket, but that site is f***ed up now.

[JG34]

Just saw a FB post by a cousin of mine. He was commissioned by Alex Bregman make a painting from the World Series. I'll post the painting, but how do you post pics on here now... i used to use photobucket, but that site is f***ed up now.

 

Imgur works well.

[Candy Maldonado]

Just saw a FB post by a cousin of mine. He was commissioned by Alex Bregman make a painting from the World Series. I'll post the painting, but how do you post pics on here now... i used to use photobucket, but that site is f***ed up now.

 

imgur

[Spanky__99]

Just saw a FB post by a cousin of mine. He was commissioned by Alex Bregman make a painting from the World Series. I'll post the painting, but how do you post pics on here now... i used to use photobucket, but that site is f***ed up now.

 

url

[Boxcar]

url

 

You're an idiot

[Spanky__99]

You're an idiot

 

You're an *******.

[Jimcanuck]

 

Painting by my cousin, commissioned by Bregman

[glory]

I couldn't stand watching Dickey pitch and would rather find someone else to fill the last rotation spot, but if he comes cheap and doesn't require a below replacement man servant as his back up catcher, then the Jays can do a lot worse.

[Brownie19]

Sign Ethier (who can platoon in LF) and either Anderson or Liriano, then use whatever's left for addressing RF by FA or trade (maybe ugh Cargo or Grandy). Not the sexiest team, but probably a capable one if it can stay somewhat healthy.

 

Ethier had 64 PA's in the majors over the past 2 years. I don't know man...

 

Grandy might be a solid vet option though. We need a lefty and he's averaged 2.3 WAR per year over the past 2 seasons. Still runs well and plays decent defense. He also walks a lot, which is a nice change up from our free swingers. I'd have to imagine we could get him on a 1 year deal (maybe with a 2nd year option).

 

Lynn at $13M per + Grandy for $8M.

[z3r0s]

Ethier had 64 PA's in the majors over the past 2 years. I don't know man...

 

Grandy might be a solid vet option though. We need a lefty and he's averaged 2.3 WAR per year over the past 2 seasons. Still runs well and plays decent defense. He also walks a lot, which is a nice change up from our free swingers. I'd have to imagine we could get him on a 1 year deal (maybe with a 2nd year option).

 

Lynn at $13M per + Grandy for $8M.

 

Good call on Granderson. As long as he'd come here instead of playing a lesser role on a contender. I assume it would be a 1 year deal, dude is almost 37 now. Still projects as a 2ish WAR player with full playing time. Could hit some real bombs here after years of 25-30 with the Mets (in that park).

[KingKat]

Good call on Granderson. As long as he'd come here instead of playing a lesser role on a contender. I assume it would be a 1 year deal, dude is almost 37 now. Still projects as a 2ish WAR player with full playing time. Could hit some real bombs here after years of 25-30 with the Mets (in that park).

 

I can't see Grandy wanting to finish his career playing on turf.

[Brownie19]

I can't see Grandy wanting to finish his career playing on turf.

 

That's a fair point. It's a real nuisance that our park could factor into our abilities to sign FA's.

 

Maybe Grandy is all about the dollar bills yo. I kind of doubt it though. I think I've read he's a great teammate overall. He's probably looking for a ring. Maybe it has to be a guy like Cargo who's simply looking to rebuild value. Meh.

[Boxcar]

You're an *******.

 

He didn't ask how to post an image, he asked how to host one you buffoon.

[Spanky__99]

He didn't ask how to post an image, he asked how to host one you buffoon.

 

I realized after, regardless, you're still an *******.

[Boxcar]

I realized after, regardless, you're still an *******.

 

True enough

[Orgfiller]

Dave Cameron leaving Fangraphs to work for the Padres. Interesting to say the least.

 

https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-one-i-never-thought-i-would-write/