Around Baseball 2024

[Funky]

Yanks and Sox land aces while we trade for a guy that can’t hit. Makes sense.

[BTS]

Why would you make a C prospect the centrepiece of that trade?

 

White Sox

[L54]

White Sox

 

Only explanation

 

Hi we’d like Kristian Campbell

 

Best we can do is Kyle Teel

 

Okay

[glory]

Yeah that doesn't seem like a great haul for the White Sox.

 

Time to trade for Robert.

[L54]

Yeah that doesn't seem like a great haul for the White Sox.

 

Time to trade for Robert.

 

No kidding

 

Give them Tiedemann and anybody not named Arjun

[Orgfiller]

LOL @ the Rockies not making a selection in the Rule 5 draft with the second pick. Every other team in the top 7 made selections. Even the Braves, Padres, Brewers and Phillies made selections in the bottom 10. Business as usual for the Rox.

[Jays24]

 

With Spencer Whorewhizz gone we could add a 1B/DH to the mix. If Alonso costs similar to what Santander does then perhaps he could be an option.

 

Sign him up if his value is low.

 

Let him split 1B/DH duties with Vlad with the occasional 3B game for Vlad when someone else needs thr DH spot.

[Orgfiller]

Kenny KEn:

 

White Sox acquiring Garrett Crochet from Red Sox for catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez

 

I don't think it's that bad of a return for the White Sox aside from the fact that the centerpiece is a f***ing catcher lol. In a vacuum, they received a top 50 prospect in Teel, and ~backend top 100 spect in Montgomery who was picked 12th overall at the most recent draft, a no-power bat to ball guy in Meidroth who is MLB ready and projects decently, and a AA power arm with bad control.

 

Probably something like a 55 FV, 50 FV, 40+ FV and a 40 FV. If Teel was any other non 1B position this would look like reasonable value for Chicago for two years of Crochet.

[BTS]

LOL @ the Rockies not making a selection in the Rule 5 draft with the second pick. Every other team in the top 7 made selections. Even the Braves, Padres, Brewers and Phillies made selections in the bottom 10. Business as usual for the Rox.

 

I don't even know how a situation that absurd is allowed to continue. The Rockies don't do anything. They keep the same players year after year, and just continue to lose with them. It's very strange.

[Brock Beauchamp]

I don't even know how a situation that absurd is allowed to continue. The Rockies don't do anything. They keep the same players year after year, and just continue to lose with them. It's very strange.

 

Can you even imagine being a fan of the team? It has to be SO demoralizing.

[The Cats Ass]

I don't even know how a situation that absurd is allowed to continue. The Rockies don't do anything. They keep the same players year after year, and just continue to lose with them. It's very strange.

 

It's like an abandoned dynasty fantasy baseball team. They show up once a year to do the NPD and have no idea what they're doing.

[Brownie19]

Why would you make a C prospect the centrepiece of that trade?

 

To be fair, Braden Montgomery is highly touted. Teel is further along, but they could very well think Montgomery is the centerpiece of this deal.

 

12th overall pick in 2024

14th overall pick in 2023

4th round pick in 2022, who hit at every level and had 500+ PA's in at AAA last year at age 22

lottery ticket arm in Gonzalez

 

For 2 years of Crochet, I don't think it's a "terrible" return. There is a lot of unknowns surrounding Crochet also (along with huge upside).

[Jays24]

So Red Sox getting Crochet probably takes them out of the Burnes race probably. That just leaves us and the Giants then?

[Orgfiller]

So Red Sox getting Crochet probably takes them out of the Burnes race probably. That just leaves us and the Giants then?

 

Not necessarily. Crochet is quite cheap, if they wanted to add another big arm to have a formidable 1-2 with Burnes they would. Just depends on if they're willing to match the price point he'll get.

[Brock Beauchamp]

So Red Sox getting Crochet probably takes them out of the Burnes race probably. That just leaves us and the Giants then?

 

With a large segment of baseball barely having two nickels to rub together for free agents, the list is going to be short.

 

I expect the Red Sox to pivot to position players after acquiring Crochet.

[Pendleton]

Not necessarily. Crochet is quite cheap, if they wanted to add another big arm to have a formidable 1-2 with Burnes they would. Just depends on if they're willing to match the price point he'll get.

 

Burnes plane is already heading north, don't even worry about it

[Terminator]

Yeah that doesn't seem like a great haul for the White Sox.

 

Time to trade for Robert.

 

No kidding

 

Give them Tiedemann and anybody not named Arjun

 

I'd be down for this. It might not take as much as we think.

[Barrelsandbombs]

Seems like the Jays are out on Corbin Burnes. Looks like it's Giants vs Red Sox even after they got Crochet, per Boras himself? (via Nightengale).

 

 

If the rumours of Bregman signing with the Yankees end up being true, Santander and Teo will be the only budget raising free agents left.

[Terminator]

Seems like the Jays are out on Corbin Burnes. Looks like it's Giants vs Red Sox even after they got Crochet, per Boras himself? (via Nightengale).

 

 

If the rumours of Bregman signing with the Yankees end up being true, Santander and Teo will be the only budget raising free agents left.

 

Not saying we are going to sign Burnes by any stretch but I'm not sure how much stock we should put into a CamTheRedSoxFan's take on a Bob Nightengale report on something Scott Boras told him.

[Terminator]

[Barrelsandbombs]

 

Their definition of "unique" has seemed very loose this offseason, for Santander and a Teo reunion to qualify.

[Jimcanuck]

Teel's bat plays anywhere

[G-Snarls]

Full rule 5 results:

 

White Sox: RHP Shane Smith (Brewers)

Rockies: pass

Marlins: C Liam Hicks (Tigers)

Angels: LHP Garrett McDaniels (Dodgers)

Athletics: RHP Noah Murdock (Royals)

Nationals: RHP Evan Reifert (Rays)

Blue Jays: RHP Angel Bastardo (Red Sox)

Pirates: pass

Reds: 2B Cooper Bowman (Athletics)

Rangers: pass

Giants: pass

Rays: LHP Nate Lavender (Mets)

Red Sox: pass

Twins: RHP Eiberson Castellano (Phillies)

Cardinals: pass

Cubs: 3B Gage Workman (Tigers)

Mariners: pass

Royals: pass

Tigers: pass

Astros: pass

Mets: pass

D-backs: pass

Braves: RHP Anderson Pilar (Marlins)

Orioles: pass

Guardians: pass

Padres: RHP Juan Nunez (Orioles)

Brewers: LHP Connor Thomas (Cardinals)

Yankees: pass

Phillies: RHP Mike Vasil (Mets); Phillies later traded Vasil to Rays for cash considerations, per announcements from both clubs.

Dodgers: pass

[Jays24]

Full rule 5 results:

 

White Sox: RHP Shane Smith (Brewers)

Rockies: pass

Marlins: C Liam Hicks (Tigers)

Angels: LHP Garrett McDaniels (Dodgers)

Athletics: RHP Noah Murdock (Royals)

Nationals: RHP Evan Reifert (Rays)

Blue Jays: RHP Angel Bastardo (Red Sox)

Pirates: pass

Reds: 2B Cooper Bowman (Athletics)

Rangers: pass

Giants: pass

Rays: LHP Nate Lavender (Mets)

Red Sox: pass

Twins: RHP Eiberson Castellano (Phillies)

Cardinals: pass

Cubs: 3B Gage Workman (Tigers)

Mariners: pass

Royals: pass

Tigers: pass

Astros: pass

Mets: pass

D-backs: pass

Braves: RHP Anderson Pilar (Marlins)

Orioles: pass

Guardians: pass

Padres: RHP Juan Nunez (Orioles)

Brewers: LHP Connor Thomas (Cardinals)

Yankees: pass

Phillies: RHP Mike Vasil (Mets); Phillies later traded Vasil to Rays for cash considerations, per announcements from both clubs.

Dodgers: pass

 

Can someone tell me the benefit of passing? Wouldn't you just take a swing on someone and hope they're better than you thought and worst case, they just go back to the team and you lose nothing?

[BTS]

Can someone tell me the benefit of passing? Wouldn't you just take a swing on someone and hope they're better than you thought and worst case, they just go back to the team and you lose nothing?

 

Full 40-man

[Jays24]

Full 40-man

 

I asked because I was some crappy teams on the list that in no way should have a locked in 40 man roster lol.

[L54]

To be fair, Braden Montgomery is highly touted. Teel is further along, but they could very well think Montgomery is the centerpiece of this deal.

 

12th overall pick in 2024

14th overall pick in 2023

4th round pick in 2022, who hit at every level and had 500+ PA's in at AAA last year at age 22

lottery ticket arm in Gonzalez

 

For 2 years of Crochet, I don't think it's a "terrible" return. There is a lot of unknowns surrounding Crochet also (along with huge upside).

 

I didn’t say it’s a “terrible” return , I questioned why you would take a C prospect back in return of probably the most valuable asset traded this winter

[Angrioter]

Full rule 5 results:

 

White Sox: RHP Shane Smith (Brewers)

Rockies: pass

Marlins: C Liam Hicks (Tigers)

Angels: LHP Garrett McDaniels (Dodgers)

Athletics: RHP Noah Murdock (Royals)

Nationals: RHP Evan Reifert (Rays)

Blue Jays: RHP Angel Bastardo (Red Sox)

Pirates: pass

Reds: 2B Cooper Bowman (Athletics)

Rangers: pass

Giants: pass

Rays: LHP Nate Lavender (Mets)

Red Sox: pass

Twins: RHP Eiberson Castellano (Phillies)

Cardinals: pass

Cubs: 3B Gage Workman (Tigers)

Mariners: pass

Royals: pass

Tigers: pass

Astros: pass

Mets: pass

D-backs: pass

Braves: RHP Anderson Pilar (Marlins)

Orioles: pass

Guardians: pass

Padres: RHP Juan Nunez (Orioles)

Brewers: LHP Connor Thomas (Cardinals)

Yankees: pass

Phillies: RHP Mike Vasil (Mets); Phillies later traded Vasil to Rays for cash considerations, per announcements from both clubs.

Dodgers: pass

 

Angel Bastardo me name lol

[Dick_Pole]

That's a Grade A+ baseball name the Jays got. I want the full English pronunciation not some dumbass Spanish one like Genesis Cabrera that has me picturing Phil Collins in a sombrero playing maracas.

[jaysblue]

Just upgrade the damn roster however possible. Screw the babel about "payroll can increase for a unique player" and then start listing all the second tier guys as "unique" after the first tier guys are off the board lol.