Around Baseball 2022

[G-Snarls]

One of the more regrettable contracts in recent times. 8 yrs/$144M (2018-2025)

 

So far during this contract he's been worth a net total of 0.3 fWAR

[wilko]

One of the more regrettable contracts in recent times. 8 yrs/$144M (2018-2025)

 

So far during this contract he's been worth a net total of 0.3 fWAR

 

I can see it going negative pretty soon lol.

[Jimcanuck]

Rumour has it the Padres were the only ones bidding for Hosmer's services.

[Omar]

Rumour has it the Padres were the only ones bidding for Hosmer's services.

 

:)

[Jimcanuck]

Red Sox basically just handed 1B to Casas.

[Ehjays]

[Ehjays]

[Spanky99]

Red Sox basically just handed 1B to Casas.

 

We know Jim.

[Stangstag]

Oh my god Yelich has 7 more years on that contract. Christ. What a terrible extension

[Laika]

Oh my god Yelich has 7 more years on that contract. Christ. What a terrible extension

 

And from a team that really can’t afford to have an albatross deal on the books

[BTS]

Oh my god Yelich has 7 more years on that contract. Christ. What a terrible extension

 

It looked like such a safe deal too: 28-36 seasons for a guy coming off consecutive 7 WAR seasons, and who contributed with speed, defense, contact and power. Might not be a complete disaster if he keeps putting up league average seasons.

[G-Snarls]

It looked like such a safe deal too: 28-36 seasons for a guy coming off consecutive 7 WAR seasons, and who contributed with speed, defense, contact and power. Might not be a complete disaster if he keeps putting up league average seasons.

 

Dodgers could have easily given Bellinger a similar deal that would have seemed smart at the time

 

You never know...

 

If I'm the SDP I'm at least a little worried about Tatis too

Edited December 17, 2022 by G-Snarls

[Stangstag]

It looked like such a safe deal too: 28-36 seasons for a guy coming off consecutive 7 WAR seasons, and who contributed with speed, defense, contact and power. Might not be a complete disaster if he keeps putting up league average seasons.

 

Its like he completely forgot how to hit overnight. Weird

[Carlos Danger]

Red Sox basically just handed 1B to Casas.

 

Garrettttt Cooperrrrr inbound!

[Sorrow]

Its like he completely forgot how to hit overnight. Weird

 

He broke his knee cap and never came back from it properly.

[G-Snarls]

Mlbtr

 

Left-hander Brett Anderson sat out the 2022 season, but Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reports he’s preparing for a potential comeback next year. The veteran starter turns 35 in February.

[G-Snarls]

Always wanted Anderson as a Blue Jay but probably not anymore Edited December 17, 2022 by G-Snarls

[BTS]

Ways wanted Anderson as a Blue Jay but probably not anymore

 

Brett Anderson + a banned shift is going to get annihilated

[Grant77]

 

I wouldn't hate taking on his contract, but I wouldn't give them a lot.

[L54]

I wouldn't hate taking on his contract, but I wouldn't give them a lot.

 

Same. If they move Jansen for Kepler I will be pissed

[Grant77]

Same. If they move Jansen for Kepler I will be pissed

 

Luckily, I don't see that happening after they signed Vasquez.

[Grant77]

Boston DFA' d Hoy Park only 20 days after trading a real prospect for him. Very odd.

[BTS]

Boston DFA' d Hoy Park only 20 days after trading a real prospect for him. Very odd.

 

They also kept Hosmer through the rule v draft, had Thad Ward taken 1st overall, then DFA’d Hosmer

[Ehjays]

They also kept Hosmer through the rule v draft, had Thad Ward taken 1st overall, then DFA’d Hosmer

 

Probably hoping they get him back because if he does well, They will not here the end of it.

[Grant77]

They also kept Hosmer through the rule v draft, had Thad Ward taken 1st overall, then DFA’d Hosmer

 

I'm having a difficult time understanding what the plan is from Chaim Bloom.

 

He lets the franchise player go without even making a sincere effort and proceeds to make a puzzling outfield signing, while not addressing the team's horrendous starting rotation.

[Pendleton]

I'm having a difficult time understanding what the plan is from Chaim Bloom.

 

He lets the franchise player go without even making a sincere effort and proceeds to make a puzzling outfield signing, while not addressing the team's horrendous starting rotation.

 

I have no idea what that team's direction is supposed to be. They might as well trade Devers at top dollar and go full rebuild.

[Jimcanuck]

I have no idea what that team's direction is supposed to be. They might as well trade Devers at top dollar and go full rebuild.

 

That would hasten Bloom's firing, so not gonna happen. Devers will walk for nothing but a pick.

[Pendleton]

That would hasten Bloom's firing, so not gonna happen. Devers will walk for nothing but a pick.

 

Based on their asset management in recent years, letting him walk won't be a surprise.

[L54]

Boston DFA' d Hoy Park only 20 days after trading a real prospect for him. Very odd.

 

You’re right, forgot about that. Bullet dodged.

[Ehjays]

Wow

 

No matter the $$ here he will likely underperform