Around Baseball 2022

[Jimcanuck]

nah, he would get in on merit

the 3000 strikeouts alone = an impressive enough milestone to overcome some of the other shortcomings like never winning a Cy

 

Yes, if not for the offensive behavior he would get in but wouldn't be unanimous. As I said, add that voter segment to the voters that fail him on character, and Schilling has a problem of his own making.

[Carlos Danger]

Yes, if not for the offensive behavior he would get in but wouldn't be unanimous. As I said, add that voter segment to the voters that fail him on character, and Schilling has a problem of his own making.

 

I appreciate your nuanced take on this Jim. However, there really is no room for voters to not vote for him using the merit argument. Might as well abolish the HOF if a pitcher like Schilling does not have quals.

 

I remember him dominating the Blue Jays in 93. Think about the offense on that team and he was able to handle them. Just one iota I remember.

 

Schillings career is HOF, no if ands or doubts.

[Carlos Danger]

Yeah, that tracks with what I'd expect that cadre to understand about it...

 

That’s the freedom cadre MF! Proud member:)

[Jimcanuck]

I appreciate your nuanced take on this Jim. However, there really is no room for voters to not vote for him using the merit argument. Might as well abolish the HOF if a pitcher like Schilling does not have quals.

 

I remember him dominating the Blue Jays in 93. Think about the offense on that team and he was able to handle them. Just one iota I remember.

 

Schillings career is HOF, no if ands or doubts.

 

Just add Schilling to the long list of players that based on career accomplishments should be, but are not, in the HOF.

[Laika]

stfu

[Laika]

Mets sign Verlander.

 

First tweet says 2 years, with a 3rd year vesting option.

[glory]

Verlander's deal with the Mets is 2/86 with a vesting option for the 3rd year.

[L54]

Schilling, Bonds, Clemens, they all deserve to be in the hall. The fact that they aren’t is a joke and tarnishes what the HOF is IMO

[Stangstag]

You could argue throwing a hissy fit and brining attention to it that year could’ve gained him votes. He wasn’t getting in

 

No, no you can't

[L54]

Probably better than signing deGrom for 5 years

 

Well played Steve

[Stangstag]

Schilling, Bonds, Clemens, they all deserve to be in the hall. The fact that they aren’t is a joke and tarnishes what the HOF is IMO

 

Bud Selig ruined the HoF

[John_Havok]

Mets sign Verlander.

 

First tweet says 2 years, with a 3rd year vesting option.

 

Helluva payday for a 40 year old. Gotta love it.

[John_Havok]

Bud Selig ruined the HoF

 

The fact that Selig is IN the HOF is an even bigger joke than Bonds, Clemens etc not getting in.

[BTS]

If it's a 2-year deal for Verlander, the Mets did a very smart thing going with him over deGrom

[Ehjays]

 

Rodon is now the big name

[Ray]

 

Rodon is now the big name

 

I really have a feeling the Rangers are getting Rodon. They're not f***ing around.

[BTS]

Kershaw staying in LA for 1/20

[Terminator]

Kershaw staying in LA for 1/20

 

Those lucky f***s get such a sweetheart deal on him each year. He could probably get 4 years 80 million from the Rangers.

[L54]

Those lucky f***s get such a sweetheart deal on him each year. He could probably get 4 years 80 million from the Rangers.

 

I would imagine it has to do with the winning part

[Ray]

I would imagine it has to do with the winning part

 

Kershaw never seemed like the type of dude who was out to 'maximize his value' at every stop. He has more than enough money in the bank at this point, and just cares about racking up career accolades as a Dodger legend and having a shot at the World Series every year. He also might be willing to take slight discounts so the Dodgers can do other things like sign Freddie Freeman to a contract.

 

He might've switched teams if some team was willing to give him stupid money (like the DeGrom contract), but I don't think many teams are due to his injury history (and his stuff and velo seem to be declining every year).

[Ehjays]

[Horses Fart]

Justin gonna be flicking the dolla dolla bills all over Kate’s big ass titties tonight. Lucky man.

[Brownie19]

Bryan Reynolds went from 98 percentile in "Outs Above Average" to the dreaded 6 percentile last year. What happened?

[Ehjays]

Carlos Rodon Seeking Six-Year Deal

By Steve Adams | December 5, 2022 at 11:43am CDT

 

With Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander off the market — to the Rangers and to the Mets, respectively — Carlos Rodon is the clear top starting pitcher left on the free-agent market. As one would expect for a 29-year-old lefty (30 next week) who opted out of the second season of his contract on the heels leading the National League in strikeouts, the asking price appears quite high. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that agent Scott Boras and Rodon have been seeking a six-year deal at an annual rate of $30MM or more. (Notably, that report pre-dates Verlander’s new agreement with the Mets.) Heyman suggests that the Yankees are the large-market team that is most focused on Rodon at present.

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/carlos-rodon-rumors-six-year-deal-free-agency.html

[BTS]

Justin gonna be flicking the dolla dolla bills all over Kate’s big ass titties tonight. Lucky man.

 

lol

[John_Havok]

Bryan Reynolds went from 98 percentile in "Outs Above Average" to the dreaded 6 percentile last year. What happened?

 

Saw that yesterday as well, hard to say but i doubt his actual abilities degraded that much. Could just be a blip.

[Stangstag]

Carlos Rodon Seeking Six-Year Deal

By Steve Adams | December 5, 2022 at 11:43am CDT

 

With Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander off the market — to the Rangers and to the Mets, respectively — Carlos Rodon is the clear top starting pitcher left on the free-agent market. As one would expect for a 29-year-old lefty (30 next week) who opted out of the second season of his contract on the heels leading the National League in strikeouts, the asking price appears quite high. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that agent Scott Boras and Rodon have been seeking a six-year deal at an annual rate of $30MM or more. (Notably, that report pre-dates Verlander’s new agreement with the Mets.) Heyman suggests that the Yankees are the large-market team that is most focused on Rodon at present.

 

Makes the Gausman deal look like a steal in comparison

[Stangstag]

Saw that yesterday as well, hard to say but i doubt his actual abilities degraded that much. Could just be a blip.

 

Gotta be some defensive positioning thing

[Ehjays]

[Ehjays]

The Mets have to be close to $300 mil payroll