Around Baseball 2024

[Spanky__99]

Dodgers got Snell for a song when you look at what these other pitchers are getting, 5/160 is what he was basically projected for, just the Dodgers dangled the deferral carrot. That was cheap, in hindsight so was Kooch. These other dudes are getting well over the projections, Severino chased the $$$... the A's get back in the revenue sharing club, even if their playing in a minor league park and will trade him next deadline. Win/Win... lmao

[Spanky__99]

I wonder how much pressure they have to contend this year to increase their chances of keeping Vlad (and to keep their jobs?). I've said since the offseason started that this team should start the rebuild. Look to sign short term vets, give yourself a small probability for a miracle season, but be in a position to sell, sell, sell at the deadline. I still think that's the right approach, but that might have a significant barring on their ability to lock up Vlad.

 

It is insane to think Vlad is likely going to get $500M+ now. I don't trust him (I don't even like him), but I do appreciate the possibility he becomes a f***ing beast over the next 5-6 years. Perhaps it is worth potentially shooting yourself in the foot if it means you can keep Vlad. I don't know.

 

A little bird told me he's asking for 10/400M+ and is waiting on the Soto and Alonso signings.

[Barrelsandbombs]

Danny Jansen is signing with the Rays

 

[glory]

[BTS]

Toronto is going to end up with the corpse of Yasmani Grandal, and he'll end up getting like 300 PA

[Carlos Danger]

Danny Jansen is signing with the Rays

 

 

I guess Danny has good number at the Yankees's AAA park.

[Brownie19]

Toronto is going to end up with the corpse of Yasmani Grandal, and he'll end up getting like 300 PA

 

Can we just declare this offseason and 2025 a failure and fast forward to the trade deadline? That's probably the next interesting moment in this team's future.

[max silver]

Toronto is going to end up with the corpse of Yasmani Grandal, and he'll end up getting like 300 PA

 

Grandal had himself a nice bounceback season so that wouldn't be the end of the world if the price is reasonable. But with Jansen earning an $8.5 million contract despite having the worst season of his career it seems as though Grandal will be earning a similar deal.

[Stangstag]

Can we just declare this offseason and 2025 a failure and fast forward to the trade deadline? That's probably the next interesting moment in this team's future.

 

Ouch

[Stangstag]

I guess Danny has good number at the Yankees's AAA park.

 

Yeah dude is gonna hit like 30 homers playing in a minor league park and then cash in on a big deal.

 

2021 v2.0

[Terminator]

Jansen is going to destroy us if he doesn't get hurt

[max silver]

Yeah dude is gonna hit like 30 homers playing in a minor league park and then cash in on a big deal.

 

2021 v2.0

 

I think at best he might hit 20 home runs, but that will require a massive bounceback season compared to last season where he averaged all of 86.6 MPH off of the bat. His best ever season of 17 home runs in 2023 would have only seen a small improvement to 19 home runs if his home park were Great American ballpark in Cincinatti, so it seems super unlikely he'll somehow manage to find an extra 13 home runs out of nowhere simply due to playing in a bit smaller park.

 

I attempted to look up the park factors for George Steinbrenner Field and while the available dataset was 10+ years old it reflected a park that's very neutral offensively overall, and for the represented timeframe was a difficult park to hit home runs.

[Terminator]

I think at best he might hit 20 home runs, but that will require a massive bounceback season compared to last season where he averaged all of 86.6 MPH off of the bat. His best ever season of 17 home runs in 2023 would have only seen a small improvement to 19 home runs if his home park were Great American ballpark in Cincinatti, so it seems super unlikely he'll somehow manage to find an extra 13 home runs out of nowhere simply due to playing in a bit smaller park.

 

I attempted to look up the park factors for George Steinbrenner Field and while the available dataset was 10+ years old it reflected a park that's very neutral offensively overall, and for the represented timeframe was a difficult park to hit home runs.

 

10 of them will come against us in the most Cal Raleigh-like way possible

[max silver]

10 of them will come against us in the most Cal Raleigh-like way possible

 

Yeah that seems about right.

[Brownie19]

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10K likes, 101 comments - sportsnet on November 28, 2024: "A World Series champ is coming to The Hammer 👀 The Hamilton Cardinals of the Intercounty Baseball League have signed three-time MLB All-Star Fernando Rodney for the 2025 season ✍️ 📸: @hamiltoncardinals".

 

Fernando Rodney has signed with the Hamilton Cardinals of the IBL. I'll have to catch one of their games in Barrie this coming season.

[Spanky__99]

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10K likes, 101 comments - sportsnet on November 28, 2024: "A World Series champ is coming to The Hammer 👀 The Hamilton Cardinals of the Intercounty Baseball League have signed three-time MLB All-Star Fernando Rodney for the 2025 season ✍️ 📸: @hamiltoncardinals".

 

Fernando Rodney has signed with the Hamilton Cardinals of the IBL. I'll have to catch one of their games in Barrie this coming season.

 

Yeah, someone shared that earlier. Neat, dude loves his baseball.

[Spanky__99]

I think at best he might hit 20 home runs, but that will require a massive bounceback season compared to last season where he averaged all of 86.6 MPH off of the bat. His best ever season of 17 home runs in 2023 would have only seen a small improvement to 19 home runs if his home park were Great American ballpark in Cincinatti, so it seems super unlikely he'll somehow manage to find an extra 13 home runs out of nowhere simply due to playing in a bit smaller park.

 

I attempted to look up the park factors for George Steinbrenner Field and while the available dataset was 10+ years old it reflected a park that's very neutral offensively overall, and for the represented timeframe was a difficult park to hit home runs.

 

He did break his wrist last year, likely the reason of last years down season. Good for him on landing what he wanted.

[max silver]

He did break his wrist last year, likely the reason of last years down season. Good for him on landing what he wanted.

 

Yeah that's a fair point but Jansen was awesome for the first 4 or so weeks after returning (201 wRC+ up to May 20) and legitimately awful for the remainder of the season (63 wRC+ the rest of the way). It's certainly not outside the realm of possibility that the barrage of pitches he tends to eat in the hands and wrists while up at the plate could be a contributing factor behind the poor season on both sides of the ball. The dramatic dropoff in his defense was the most alarming thing to me as all he was good at was blocking while he was terrible at everything else.

[Carlos Danger]

I think at best he might hit 20 home runs, but that will require a massive bounceback season compared to last season where he averaged all of 86.6 MPH off of the bat. His best ever season of 17 home runs in 2023 would have only seen a small improvement to 19 home runs if his home park were Great American ballpark in Cincinatti, so it seems super unlikely he'll somehow manage to find an extra 13 home runs out of nowhere simply due to playing in a bit smaller park.

 

I attempted to look up the park factors for George Steinbrenner Field and while the available dataset was 10+ years old it reflected a park that's very neutral offensively overall, and for the represented timeframe was a difficult park to hit home runs.

 

Do they factor heat and humidity in park factors?? To the extent of 81 home games in heat vs 50% in a colder climate?

[Spanky__99]

Do they factor heat and humidity in park factors?? To the extent of 81 home games in heat vs 50% in a colder climate?

 

Yup, climate is certainly measured in it if I recall correctly. Sea level, weather, park history, and stats of course.

 

Found it...

 

Yes, park factors include climate, as well as other environmental and physical characteristics:

Temperature: Every 10°F increase adds 1% distance to the ball.

Elevation: Every 800 feet increase adds 1% distance to the ball.

Environment: Includes humidity, wind patterns, and other factors.

Air density and quality: The ball travels better in warm and thin air.

Surrounding area: The topology of the surrounding area, including buildings and ballpark structures, can affect how well the ball carries.

Other factors that can be considered in park factors include: Pitching, Fielding, Catcher pop time, Catcher throwing, and Outfield catch probability.

Park factors are calculated by comparing the frequency of a metric in a selected park to the performance of players in other parks.

[Barrelsandbombs]

Shane Bieber is re-signing with Cleveland.

 

Edited December 6, 2024 by Barrelsandbombs

[Pendleton]

10 of them will come against us in the most Cal Raleigh-like way possible

 

f***ing hate that guy's discount Adam Lind face

[Spanky__99]

Shane Bieber is re-signing with Cleveland.

 

 

Woah, nice 14 million for a year. If Bieber puts up results, he might be worth it, a minimum risk.

[jaysblue]

Woah, nice 14 million for a year. If Bieber puts up results, he might be worth it, a minimum risk.

 

Didn't I say one year + an option ya dingleberry lol.

 

$14M AAV is nice. I would have went to $18-20M if he's returning May and his medicals checked out.

[L54]

Would’ve loved that contract

[Spanky__99]

Didn't I say one year + an option ya dingleberry lol.

 

$14M AAV is nice. I would have went to $18-20M if he's returning May and his medicals checked out.

 

Didn't I say that would be risky, ya dingleberry? He's not returning in May. A player option is gross, lol... if he bombs the Indians are on the hook? What's hard here, I told you a team option or a 2 year deal. Go dunk somewhere else, meat.

 

Besides, hometown discount, or is it... we'll see, ya knob jockey.

[saskjayfan]

WouldÂ’ve loved that contract

 

10 mil and if he pitches well he opts out and that's all you owe him. If he pitches poorly you have him next year at 16 or you buy him out for 4 mil. That's a great contract for Bieber. He could v14ery well just want to go back to Cleveland, but I would have offered him 14 or 15 with a 4 mil buyout. He's a gamble worth taking. Cleveland got the home town discount.

[jaysblue]

Didn't I say that would be risky, ya dingleberry? He's not returning in May. A player option is gross, lol... if he bombs the Indians are on the hook? What's hard here, I told you a team option or a 2 year deal. Go dunk somewhere else, meat.

 

Besides, hometown discount, or is it... we'll see, ya knob jockey.

 

Yeah he took a hometown discount for sure. Like I said, Jays probably would have had to go $18-20M.

[Stangstag]

10 mil and if he pitches well he opts out and that's all you owe him. If he pitches poorly you have him next year at 16 or you buy him out for 4 mil. That's a great contract for Bieber. He could v14ery well just want to go back to Cleveland, but I would have offered him 14 or 15 with a 4 mil buyout. He's a gamble worth taking. Cleveland got the home town discount.

 

Its a player option, meaning Bieber decides.

 

Its either 1 year for 14 million if he has a good year, or 2/26 if he has a bad year and takes the option.

[G-Snarls]

Bieber took less money to stay in Cleveland

 

Just like Jose Ramirez did

 

Jeez