Around Baseball 2022

[Jimcanuck]

Contreras looked like he had some good numbers last year, is only 24, and over a full season would have put up more WAR than Murphy. Is this a real big upgrade for them?

 

Murphy >> Contreras

 

Contreras had batted ball luck in 2021. More importantly, he is a negative defensively, whereas Murphy is excellent defensively.

[Laika]

Okay the Braves also sent Royber Salinas to Oakland

 

Looks like a 70 FB 60 CB relief prospect, maybe two years away. Fangraphs says 40 FV.

 

That makes it a bit better for Oakland, they get another lottery ticket arm.

[Brownie19]

I think so

 

Ruiz has like, 6th percentile max EV. He's a slap hitter!

 

Am I reading this correctly that Ruiz stole 86 bases in 2022 between AA/AAA/MLB? f*** me! With 16 HRs and a K% <20%. I have to think most of the scouting reports on him are outdated as they seem to reference this guy with a K% in the high 20's. This still feels like a below average return for Oakland, but there has to be some upside in this Ruiz guy.

[Ehjays]

[Carlos Danger]

 

I bet he goes to the Padres

[glory]

Vazquez is the last obstacle in the way of the Jays catcher trade, so hopefully he signs tonight and gets it over with.

 

Edit: Vazquez going to the Twins.

[Captain Adama]

Vazquez is the last obstacle in the way of the Jays catcher trade, so hopefully he signs tonight and gets it over with.

 

Edit: Vazquez going to the Twins.

 

Isn't Mike Zunino still unsigned?

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

Good. We need the musical chairs with catchers to end and see who’s left needing one

[max silver]

They have this weird thing where they NEED to get MLB ready players in the deal

 

Oh come on man don't be obtuse. The A's made out like bandits with Brett Lawrie and Kevin Smith as major league ready pieces in the Donaldson and Chapman trades.

[Terminator]

[Ehjays]

[MON4NHLTOR4MLB]

So what’s the catcher market look like now and who needs one?

[Brownie19]

Wow - didn't expect Vasquez to get a 3 year deal. Catchers are valued!

[Terminator]

Ross Atkins is going to pull off a HEIST with Danny Jansen

[Terminator]

[glory]

So what’s the catcher market look like now and who needs one?

 

Based on earlier rumors, the Astros, Guardians, and Cubs are probably the most likely suitors. D-Backs probably won't make a deal for Jansen, and not sure if the Padres are a match trade-wise even though they have a clear need.

[Spanky99]

 

That's a real interesting trade. Those rumours of Oakland's ask on Murphy had to be ********, I think.

[Spanky99]

Unless William Contreras suddenly becomes available

 

There it is ...

 

You didn't set that up? Haha... good call.

[Spanky99]

 

I see now, interesting deal.

[Spanky99]

Murphy >> Contreras

 

Contreras had batted ball luck in 2021. More importantly, he is a negative defensively, whereas Murphy is excellent defensively.

 

Jim is correct.

[PhillyBlueJay]

Based on earlier rumors, the Astros, Guardians, and Cubs are probably the most likely suitors. D-Backs probably won't make a deal for Jansen, and not sure if the Padres are a match trade-wise even though they have a clear need.

 

Let’s play for fun…. With those 3 teams mentioned let’s take Jansen out of the equation and add Kirk.

 

What do you guys think would be a truly fair ask in return for 5 years of an All-Star catcher who is viewed as one of the best low strike zone receiver catchers with potential of .300 type hitter

 

What could each of those teams offer in return! True fair value deal as I think he has the best big haul potential that teams would want!

[THANOS]

Let’s play for fun…. With those 3 teams mentioned let’s take Jansen out of the equation and add Kirk.

 

What do you guys think would be a truly fair ask in return for 5 years of an All-Star catcher who is viewed as one of the best low strike zone receiver catchers with potential of .300 type hitter

 

What could each of those teams offer in return! True fair value deal as I think he has the best big haul potential that teams would want!

 

Cristian Javier

 

[Stangstag]

Let’s play for fun…. With those 3 teams mentioned let’s take Jansen out of the equation and add Kirk.

 

What do you guys think would be a truly fair ask in return for 5 years of an All-Star catcher who is viewed as one of the best low strike zone receiver catchers with potential of .300 type hitter

 

What could each of those teams offer in return! True fair value deal as I think he has the best big haul potential that teams would want!

 

Kirk has 4 years remaining, not 5. Unless I am reading things wrong

[Spanky99]

Cristian Javier

 

 

Yikes, never.

[L54]

Let’s play for fun…. With those 3 teams mentioned let’s take Jansen out of the equation and add Kirk.

 

What do you guys think would be a truly fair ask in return for 5 years of an All-Star catcher who is viewed as one of the best low strike zone receiver catchers with potential of .300 type hitter

 

What could each of those teams offer in return! True fair value deal as I think he has the best big haul potential that teams would want!

 

Framber from Houston. I don’t really see any other players I’d do straight up on CHC or CLE

[Stangstag]

Framber from Houston. I don’t really see any other players I’d do straight up on CHC or CLE

 

Kirk for Kwan (maybe some lesser pieces added on either side) could be interesting

[L54]

Kirk for Kwan (maybe some lesser pieces added on either side) could be interesting

 

Maybe. I don’t see the upside, I’d rather just roster the catcher than the corner outfielde

[G-Snarls]

Yankees making their formal offer for Rodon

 

... Or something

[Carlos Danger]

Astros in talks for Varsho. Fuuuuuck. If Arizona moves him and he doesn’t come to us, I will be pissssed!

[Stangstag]

 

The Brewers REALLY came out on top here damn