Around Baseball 2021

[BTS]

Arenado could be getting traded soon.

 

Feels like a Dodgers move.

[Spanky__99]

Feels like a Dodgers move.

 

Same division? Not likely.

[Orgfiller]

Feels like a Dodgers move.

 

Could see the Mets getting involved. They still have one too many 1B/DH types and there's no DH, so Dom Smith could be going the other way.

 

On the other hand that would have the Rockies actually addressing a position of need sensibly and that just sounds too good to be true.

[Ray]

This is pretty crazy: After all the trades Pirates have made the last year, they only have $3M in guaranteed commitments for the 2022 season, and $0 beyond that.

[connorp]

This is pretty crazy: After all the trades Pirates have made the last year, they only have $3M in guaranteed commitments for the 2022 season, and $0 beyond that.

 

You sure? Snell pops to mind right away. He’s guaranteed, not options right?

[Orgfiller]

You sure? Snell pops to mind right away. He’s guaranteed, not options right?

 

Read the post again connorp.

[connorp]

Don’t think I can delete now that it’s quoted.

[King]

[connorp]

Mets can’t not sign Bauer with Cohen’s cash. Come playoffs Degrom, Bauer, Synder is exciting stuff. Stroman can try to compete for 4th man

[G-Snarls]

s***

 

Mets are up to something

 

Tell us!

[Krylian]

Who wouldn't love smashing dingers into McCovey Cove?

 

That sounds like a euphemism.

[43211234]

s***

 

Mets are up to something

 

Tell us!

 

It's already posted in this thread.

 

They got Loup!

[Jays24]

Rather see Bauer in the National League if he isn't coming here so won't even be bad at it.

[Spanky__99]

Don’t think I can delete now that it’s quoted.

 

[jerb]

 

Jon Heyman

@JonHeyman

 

Adam Frazier is being discussed on trade market. Could be the next Pirate to move.

[Brownie19]

Frazier would be a really nice utility knife on our bench - not that I'd give up a lot to get him...

[Jays24]

We already have Grichuk as our 4th OFer and have Biggio who can play all over the diamond. I think they're done in the position player market with the exception of a guy like Panik who we'd get on a minor league deal.

[G-Snarls]

Has this already been discussed? What a slutty move by the Orioles.

 

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The Athletic: In a highly unusual and potentially alarming example of slashing expenses this winter, the Orioles asked two arbitration-eligible players to accept deferrals of a portion of their one-year salaries so the full amounts wouldn’t be on the 2021 ledger, according to multiple industry sources.

 

As part of arbitration negotiations earlier this month, sources said, the Orioles hoped to shift roughly 25 percent of the 2021 salaries for two of their best players, infielder/outfielder Trey Mancini and outfielder Anthony Santander, to 2022 and/or 2023 as a way to keep the club’s payroll down as the Orioles struggle with cashflow after a pandemic-marred season without gate receipts.

 

If the offers had been accepted, the Orioles could have removed roughly $1.5 million (of the approximate $7 million earmarked for the two players) from their expenditures in 2021.

 

Both players rejected the proposal, however, with Mancini eventually settling for $4.75 million and...

Edited January 28, 2021 by G-Snarls

[Krylian]

Has this already been discussed? What a slutty move by the Oruoles.

 

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The Athletic: In a highly unusual and potentially alarming example of slashing expenses this winter, the Orioles asked two arbitration-eligible players to accept deferrals of a portion of their one-year salaries so the full amounts wouldn’t be on the 2021 ledger, according to multiple industry sources.

 

As part of arbitration negotiations earlier this month, sources said, the Orioles hoped to shift roughly 25 percent of the 2021 salaries for two of their best players, infielder/outfielder Trey Mancini and outfielder Anthony Santander, to 2022 and/or 2023 as a way to keep the club’s payroll down as the Orioles struggle with cashflow after a pandemic-marred season without gate receipts.

 

If the offers had been accepted, the Orioles could have removed roughly $1.5 million (of the approximate $7 million earmarked for the two players) from their expenditures in 2021.

 

Both players rejected the proposal, however, with Mancini eventually settling for $4.75 million and...

 

All you needed to write was 'The Orioles' and we'd know something stupid was afoot.

[Brownie19]

We already have Grichuk as our 4th OFer and have Biggio who can play all over the diamond. I think they're done in the position player market with the exception of a guy like Panik who we'd get on a minor league deal.

 

An injury to Bo, Semien and Cavan and we're back to starting Espinal or someone like Panik. Someone like Frazier or Lowrie would add the depth that Grichuk does in the OF. It's probably not an immediate priority, but not a bad idea.

[G-Snarls]

An injury to Bo, Semien and Cavan and we're back to starting Espinal or someone like Panik. Someone like Frazier or Lowrie would add the depth that Grichuk does in the OF. It's probably not an immediate priority, but not a bad idea.

 

Agreed. And there will be guys like that available as Spring Training starts.

[Jimcanuck]

An injury to Bo, Semien and Cavan and we're back to starting Espinal or someone like Panik. Someone like Frazier or Lowrie would add the depth that Grichuk does in the OF. It's probably not an immediate priority, but not a bad idea.

 

Jays have significant flexibility within their starters. Semien and Bichette @ SS, the two of them, Biggio, Vlad @ 3B. Basically, if there is an injury, Grichuk comes off the bench and players get moved around.

 

As a few posters mentioned earlier, Brad Miller is a nice target. Can play 3B, SS, 2B, OF adequately but more importantly has very good numbers against right handed pitching. Significant hitting splits, a guy you pencil into the lineup against tough righties and use for PH duties.

[Brownie19]

Jays have significant flexibility within their starters. Semien and Bichette @ SS, the two of them, Biggio, Vlad @ 3B. Basically, if there is an injury, Grichuk comes off the bench and players get moved around.

 

As a few posters mentioned earlier, Brad Miller is a nice target. Can play 3B, SS, 2B, OF adequately but more importantly has very good numbers against right handed pitching. Significant hitting splits, a guy you pencil into the lineup against tough righties and use for PH duties.

 

Yeah - Miller is a good target too. Not sure we actually want Vlad starting at 3rd for an extended period. I suspect the FO will add someone with versatility in the infield to compliment what we have.

[G-Snarls]

Alex Avila signs with the Nationals

[BTS]

Waino staying in STL for 8M

[Orgfiller]

Waino staying in STL for 8M

 

Good for both parties. Hopefully we get some fans later into the season so he gets a nice send-off if he calls it a career.

[Brownie19]

Good for both parties. Hopefully we get some fans later into the season so he gets a nice send-off if he calls it a career.

 

Agreed - what a stud. It's been a joy to watch him pitch for all these years.

[Laika]

Waino staying in STL for 8M

 

Really cool that he keeps finding a way to help that team. I thought Wainwright was done four or five years ago.

 

2015 - achilles rupture at 33... career over?

2017 - bad ERA, velo below 90... career over?

2018 - elbow inflammation keeps him down for a long time... career over?

2020 - pandemic that kills old people... will he survive?

[Brownie19]

I know wins don't matter, but 19+ wins in 4 out of 5 years between 2009 and 2014 is still pretty awesome.

[G-Snarls]

Now what about Yadi Molina?