Around Baseball 2023

[Laika]

I don't think it matters, really. End of the day, pretty much every player will sign wherever the money is. Tucker isn't going to say f*** you to the Astros if they offer $10M more than the next guy.

 

But what if the offers are identical

 

And then Kyle Tucker remembers that one time the Astros executive said negative things about him at the arbitration hearing

[connorp]

I don't think it matters, really. End of the day, pretty much every player will sign wherever the money is. Tucker isn't going to say f*** you to the Astros if they offer $10M more than the next guy.

 

That’s a broad brush. There’s times when a player doesn’t want to sign with a team. It’s not that rare. I’m not saying that’s the case here, but there’s all sorts of room between just taking the highest offer you get and not wanting to sign with a team

[connorp]

But what if the offers are identical

 

And then Kyle Tucker remembers that one time the Astros executive said negative things about him at the arbitration hearing

 

And sometimes players give teams a discount to stay there. Jim’s a dumbass

[Jimcanuck]

But what if the offers are identical

 

And then Kyle Tucker remembers that one time the Astros executive said negative things about him at the arbitration hearing

 

Sure, and the counter consideration is Tucker likely has a house, friends, maybe kids in school in Houston area....

[Jimcanuck]

And sometimes players give teams a discount to stay there. Jim’s a dumbass

 

You brick, yes it is rare that a player signs with other than the highest bidder

 

Sure there are exceptions and my post alluded to it ("pretty much..") but these tend to be driven not by team loyalty but other factors such as local family ties, etc

[Spanky__99]

Hey Spanky you have the IQ of a Basset Hound! Boom, roasted.

 

https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dumbest-dog-breeds

 

Wow!

[Spanky__99]

Ok. I’m on board then…… I would not have thought a poodle would be at the top of the smart list. Clearly I don’t know anything about rich white ladies passions as I buy the hot foreign chicks

 

Ftfy.

[connorp]

Ftfy.

 

Send me your email and I will show you the kind of stuff we’re talking about here

[Spanky__99]

Send me your email and I will show you the kind of stuff we’re talking about here

 

lol...

[Ehjays]

[BTS]

 

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[Brownie19]

Sixto Sánchez (shoulder) said Friday that he's feeling stronger physically and lost 46 pounds over the winter.

 

Best shape of his life? Sánchez underwent surgery on his right shoulder last September to have a bursectomy removed, but he's progressed to throwing bullpen sessions and hopes to land a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old former top prospect hasn't pitched in the majors since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, but his offseason training program indicates that he's doing everything he can to get his career back on track. He's a name to watch this spring.

 

Maybe Vlad and Kirk could work out with Sixto next offseason?

[Deadpool]

Sixto Sánchez (shoulder) said Friday that he's feeling stronger physically and lost 46 pounds over the winter.

 

Best shape of his life? Sánchez underwent surgery on his right shoulder last September to have a bursectomy removed, but he's progressed to throwing bullpen sessions and hopes to land a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old former top prospect hasn't pitched in the majors since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, but his offseason training program indicates that he's doing everything he can to get his career back on track. He's a name to watch this spring.

 

Maybe Vlad and Kirk could work out with Sixto next offseason?

 

I'm not finding any pictures where he looks like he's got 46 pounds to lose, and not be excessively skinny...

[G-Snarls]

I'm not finding any pictures where he looks like he's got 46 pounds to lose, and not be excessively skinny...

 

Yeah, that seems more like maybe a *worrisome* weight loss rather than a positive one

[John_Havok]

I'm not finding any pictures where he looks like he's got 46 pounds to lose, and not be excessively skinny...

 

This ones from 2019 - not like he was CC Sabathia out there but there's some extra heft there for sure. he was listed at 6 feet, 234

 

 

Its also very surprising sometimes how much extra wieght some builds can have on them without seeming like they're carrying that much extra weight.

[Brownie19]

I'm not finding any pictures where he looks like he's got 46 pounds to lose, and not be excessively skinny...

 

You also probably haven't seen him since 2020...perhaps he packed on the lbs while rehabbing?

[Laika]

You also probably haven't seen him since 2020...perhaps he packed on the lbs while rehabbing?

 

This is my assumption too

 

Probably gained 20 lbs or more since he has been in the bigs, before this 43 lb weight loss

 

But tbh even that above image john havok posted.... you could slice 40 lbs off that dude's gut and ass/glutes and I don't think he would look dangerously skinny or anything. There is TONS of weight in the middle of that body.

[John_Havok]

You also probably haven't seen him since 2020...perhaps he packed on the lbs while rehabbing?

 

Good point

[connorp]

This ones from 2019 - not like he was CC Sabathia out there but there's some extra heft there for sure. he was listed at 6 feet, 234

 

 

Its also very surprising sometimes how much extra wieght some builds can have on them without seeming like they're carrying that much extra weight.

 

It’s amazing how much weight can come from the belly. If I let myself go, I’m like the ex jock but with the lower belly poking out of their polo shirt. Flattening out my belly is a matter of 30lb at least in that case

[connorp]

There’s 40lb+ in that belly 100%

[Laika]

There’s 40lb+ in that belly 100%

 

connor these people have obviously never been fat, or they are fat but they've never lost dozens of lbs

 

i am OFFENDED

[John_Havok]

connor these people have obviously never been fat, or they are fat but they've never lost dozens of lbs

 

i am OFFENDED

 

Shut up or I'll squash you with my cutis pleonasmus

[wilko]

There’s 40lb+ in that belly 100%

 

That's fat shaming. Reported!

[Ehjays]

[Deadpool]

[Jimcanuck]

Even with all the staff turnover, the Houston FO keeps making good moves

[John_Havok]

 

Feels like this would be a blueprint for Manoah also doesnt it

 

 

Javier: 304 IP, 378 Ks, 1.035 WHIP, 11.7 K/9, 3.1 BB/9, 3.90 FIP

Manoah: 308 IP, 307 Ks, 1.012 WHIP, 9 K/9, 2.3 BB/9, 3.35 FIP

 

Only difference in what the deal might look like is Manoah isn't arb eligible till next season and will probably be a Super 2, whereas Javier was arb 1 this year and not Super 2, so they just bought 2 FA years.

 

If the Jays were doing this with Manoah they'd only be buying out his remaining team control.

Edited February 10, 2023 by John_Havok

[Spanky__99]

That's what I immediately thought about, haha... The Big Man!!!

[jerb]

 

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

 

Free-agent left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin in agreement with Diamondbacks on one-year contract, sources tell @TheAthletic. The deal, which is pending a physical, is expected to be in the $6.5M range with a chance to increase to mid-$7.5M range with incentives.

[jerb]

 

Juan Toribio

@juanctoribio

 

#Dodgers and former All-Star closer Alex Reyes are in agreement on a one-year, $1.1 million deal that includes a $3 million club option in 2024, per source. The deal, which is pending physical, is loaded with performance bonuses that could make the deal be worth up to $10 million

 

Juan Toribio

@juanctoribio

 

Reyes, 28, missed the 2022 season with a right shoulder injury. He’ll likely miss at least a few months this season, but the #Dodgers’ expectation is he’ll make an impact this season. Reyes has looked good in his recovery.