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[BTS]

A team like TB that can't afford to care about PR should be all over Bauer. Neander should already be on the phone trying to get Bauer for half the 32M he's owed.

[Jimcanuck]

A team like TB that can't afford to care about PR should be all over Bauer. Neander should already be on the phone trying to get Bauer for half the 32M he's owed.

 

He doesn't get paid for the first 50 games next year, basically the arbitrator ruling includes a 2023 salary reduction. The 2023 salary is actually 32 x 112/162, whatever that works out to.

[BTS]

The twitter screeching has begun. There's going to be some prime content in the coming days

 

[Ehjays]

[connorp]

 

Yeah I guess I wouldn’t bet either way on how it will go. You’d think they’d try to squeeze something out the deal with him going somewhere else, but then there’s just cutting bait, which has its appeal to them as well I’d assume

[Spanky__99]

He doesn't get paid for the first 50 games next year, basically the arbitrator ruling includes a 2023 salary reduction. The 2023 salary is actually 32 x 112/162, whatever that works out to.

 

Interesting.

[connorp]

Interesting.

 

It’s for the time he was put on admin leave going back to 2021. Hr got paid for it. So he’s playing that back essentially.

It all wrapped up nicely. I’m sure his main goal was being able to play Opening Day. Mlb saves a little face. That’s why no appeal

[Jimcanuck]

It’s for the time he was put on admin leave going back to 2021. Hr got paid for it. So he’s playing that back essentially.

It all wrapped up nicely. I’m sure his main goal was being able to play Opening Day. Mlb saves a little face. That’s why no appeal

 

Appeal?

 

It wasn't binding arbitration?

[saskjayfan]

Interesting.

 

Bauer's a douche, but I'm all for 2nd chances. Bauer as our 5th starter...who's with me...lol.

[connorp]

Appeal?

 

It wasn't binding arbitration?

 

No. Just like NFL

[connorp]

Quick Google:

 

The commissioner is also restricted by Article XI, Section A(1)( of the MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement. This section provides the commissioner with the right to overrule any disciplinary decision made by an arbitrator, and gives him the right to act as the final word on all punishment cases.

[Spanky__99]

I tried to pluck him in BORED but Dinger wasn’t playing ball. Bbdl helps even out a trade with Spank-off though

 

Nice

 

Indeed, was worth a shot.

[Spanky__99]

The twitter screeching has begun. There's going to be some prime content in the coming days

 

 

Wow

[connorp]

Where is King? I think we’re all eager to hear him weigh in

[L54]

In a practical sense, of course. But the bridge is torched and washing away down the river

 

True forgot about that part tbh

[BTS]

So if the Dodgers actually end up releasing him, I wonder if that means he's getting the Bonds/Puig collusion treatment. Anyone willing to pay him the min should also be willing to pay him a couple million to secure his services via trade with LA.

[Laika]

Kind of feel like nobody will employ him

[L54]

Kind of feel like nobody will employ him

 

Doubt that

[Ray]

There’s no major league team that’s going to deal with the media and public headache that comes with having Bauer on their roster.

 

People have been blackballed for less.

[L54]

Mets, Astros, DBacks probably the early favourites

[TheHurl]

Mets, Astros, DBacks probably the early favourites

 

Rangers

[connorp]

Mets, Astros, DBacks probably the early favourites

 

Why DBacks

[L54]

Rangers

 

Probably #1 actually. Good call

[L54]

Why DBacks

 

Just speculation he lives in Scottsdale

[Terminator]

I could see the Rangers signing him.

 

Would not be shocked if the Mets did it. Same with Rays. Would also think the Rockies and Reds might kick the tires on him.

 

I think nobody signing him is probably the heavy favorite though. Or maybe Japan or Korea.

[Terminator]

Just speculation he lives in Scottsdale

 

LMAO

 

I think Bauer's personal baggage might outweigh whatever loose geographical ties he has to the area. Just a hunch though.

[WryNGinger]

Doubt that

 

You would hope so but society always disappoints.

[Jimcanuck]

You would hope so but society always disappoints.

 

you mean business considerations

[L54]

LMAO

 

I think Bauer's personal baggage might outweigh whatever loose geographical ties he has to the area. Just a hunch though.

 

But you don’t think that personal baggage is enough to stop the Rays from the biggest FA signing in team history? Okay Laika’s shadow

[Terminator]

As I said before I don’t think anyone will sign him.

 

But the Rays have signed an actual convicted rapist before. They are always on the lookout for discounts and Bauer will be signing for less than he’s worth for the rest of his career.