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[connorp]

I believe the plan (from the Rays owner) is that the playoffs would be in Montreal.

 

Well if that’s the case, they should be the Montreal Syrup Men or something…not a TB team

[G-Snarls]

Well if that’s the case, they should be the Montreal Syrup Men or something…not a TB team

 

Syrup KINGS

 

Edited November 25, 2021 by G-Snarls

[TheHurl]

The argument I always heard about Florida baseball attendance sucking is that the sport occurs during the summer when Floridians are doing anything other than watching sports. NFL, college sports is fall time and NHL/NBA is winter.

 

Orlando City SC season average 15.5K (down from 22.7k in 2019, capacity 25.5k)

 

July and August games: 19k, 15k, 19k, 15k, 18k, 18k. I don't think Florida is the entire problem.

[TheHurl]

I think the half/half plan isn’t a bad idea. Basically they don’t want to build a billion+ retractable roof stadium that’s needed for that part of Florida for the late summer months. So they build a 30k stadium outdoor near the Tampa city limits (Ybor area maybe). Think they’d pack the stadium even if it’s a half-Tampa team. Playoffs would be in Tampa

 

I don't believe that is the plan at all. They found a small loophole in the most iron clad lease in sport, the deal with Bromfman injects some capital, to assists if Tampa doesn't fund a stadium on their own (and possibly a second RSN deal). They play half their games in Montreal and say f*** you to St. Petes (facing zero penalties, looks like the new mayor won't pursue a lawsuit). In 2027 Tampa will have a new stadium (actually in Tampa) and the Half and Half agreement will be over. Bronfman uses this to get a new stadium in Montreal, and likely moves to the front of the line for expansion.

 

This may not be the plan anymore but it is how it was explained to me a few years back.

[TheHurl]

Well if that’s the case, they should be the Montreal Syrup Men or something…not a TB team

 

Charlotte Raes would be a better fit. Those are the Facts of Life.

[G-Snarls]

Orlando City SC season average 15.5K (down from 22.7k in 2019, capacity 25.5k)

 

July and August games: 19k, 15k, 19k, 15k, 18k, 18k. I don't think Florida is the entire problem.

 

Orlando is way easier to get around than Tampa

[connorp]

Orlando is way easier to get around than Tampa

 

Tampa is actually really easy to get around IMO. Been there quite a bit now as my son goes to school there. It’s just as mentioned, TB aren’t playing in TB, or even anywhere near city limits that’s mass transportation friendly

[John_Havok]

Charlotte Raes would be a better fit. Those are the Facts of Life.

 

I f***ing hate that I’m old enough to get this joke.

[TwistedLogic]

[BTS]

Get it done Shatkins

 

[Brownie19]

Get it done Shatkins

 

 

John Means is also apparently on the block. Smart by the O's as they aren't anywhere near a winning window. Mullins value may never be higher than right now. Cash in.

[G-Snarls]

John Means is also apparently on the block. Smart by the O's as they aren't anywhere near a winning window. Mullins value may never be higher than right now. Cash in.

 

 

 

Could be the smartest trades they've made in a LONG time

[connorp]

John Means is also apparently on the block. Smart by the O's as they aren't anywhere near a winning window. Mullins value may never be higher than right now. Cash in.

 

Agreed

[FantasyNewb]

Yeah, John Means is so overrated according to his projections and percentile rankings. They might as well sell high!

[jerb]

 

Andy Martino

@martinonyc

 

Sources: The Mets have had conversations with Scott Boras and Max Scherzer, but not overly optimistic there. At moment they are in hard on Kevin Gausman, who might sign today or tomorrow.

[G-Snarls]

 

Andy Martino

@martinonyc

 

Sources: The Mets have had conversations with Scott Boras and Max Scherzer, but not overly optimistic there. At moment they are in hard on Kevin Gausman, who might sign today or tomorrow.

 

Come on Shatkins... steal this guy away from the Mets too!

[Ehjays]

Mariners To Acquire Adam Frazier From Padres

By TC Zencka | November 27, 2021 at 10:34am CDT

 

The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners have agreed to three-player trade. The Padres will send second baseman Adam Frazier to Seattle for left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and outfielder Corey Rosier, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan (via Twitter).

 

Frazier certainly fits the mold of the type of offensive contributor that GM Jerry Dipoto tends to covet. The 29-year-old is a contact-first, well-rounded player who can player second base on a regular basis or move to the outfield. Though his defensive versatility is a plus, his bat plays best is he’s manning the keystone. Right now, that’s where he is most likely to get the bulk of his playing time. He will share the middle infield with J.P. Crawford, while Abraham Toro and Ty France will fill out the infield as Dylan Moore moves into a super utility role.

 

Frazier was an All-Star last season with the Pirates before slowing down in San Diego. Still, he posted 4.0 rWAR and an overall slash line of .305/.368/.411 over 639 plate appearances between the Pirates and Padres. Frazier is projected to make around $7.2MM in arbitration in what will be his final season before free agency.

 

In exchange for one season of Frazier, the Mariners are sending hard-throwing southpaw reliever in Kerr and a young outfielder in Rosier. At 27 years old without a Major League appearance, Kerr could be considered a non-prospect, though his ability to hit triple-digits on the radar gun leaves some intrigue to his future as a potential power arm out of the bullpen. He was signed a non-drafted free agent back in 2017, beginning his career as a two-way player, though he has focused on pitching in recent years.

 

Last season, Kerr tossed 39 2/3 innings across 36 appearances in Double-A and Triple-A last season with a combined 3.18 ERA, inspiring 36.8 percent strikeout rate, and 9.8 percent walk rate. For a Padres team that’s prioritizing pitching depth this offseason, Kerr is a solid gamble to add to the 40-man roster.

 

Rosier, 22, was a 12th round pick in last year’s amateur draft, signing for a $125K bonus. The Maryland native played his college ball at UNC Greensboro, and he was the #249th ranked prospect in the draft, per Baseball America. He played most of last season in Low-A Modesto, slashing an impressive .390/.461/.585 in 141 plate appearances. He projects as a centerfielder, though one with limited power and a contact-oriented approach at the dish.

[TwistedLogic]

[FantasyNewb]

How close is Votto to HOF? You'd think with another season like last year, he'd definitely be close.

[Jimcanuck]

How close is Votto to HOF? You'd think with another season like last year, he'd definitely be close.

 

He would be close, yes. A few more productive seasons and he will clear 65 fWAR and be pretty much a guarantee. A 150 career wRC+ is #30 in baseball history.

[FantasyNewb]

He would be close, yes. A few more productive seasons and he will clear 65 fWAR and be pretty much a guarantee. A 150 career wRC+ is #30 in baseball history.

 

Yeah, I just watched a video of him interacting with a fan. Really like the guy, so I hope he can get in.

[BTS]

Votto is an absolute legend, and will one day grace the halls of Cooperstown.

[BTS]

[connorp]

 

I’ll bet he had a lot less suitors this time around. Not that he was overly bad but I don’t think anyone was thinking about lighting in a bottle anymore

[BTS]

Look at this ballot. LOOK AT IT.

 

[connorp]

Look at this ballot. LOOK AT IT.

 

 

Ryan Howard… I’ll bet 3-1 this guy votes Democrat

[Grant77]

Look at this ballot. LOOK AT IT.

 

 

Schilling doesn't deserve to make it anyways, but the rest of the ballot is ridiculous.

[Jays24]

8 biggest names who could possibly be non-tendered

https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2234189

 

Some names on this list that possibly can't be nontendered it seems.

[Brownie19]

8 biggest names who could possibly be non-tendered

https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2234189

 

Some names on this list that possibly can't be nontendered it seems.

 

I'd be surprised if any of them are.

[Spanky__99]

Look at this ballot. LOOK AT IT.

 

 

lol