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  1. Laika
    Copy image link from browser Then use this command link[ /img] If you have the image saved, upload to imgur to get a web link
  2. Laika
    Interesting Looks like the Yankees got his maxEV up but not his launch angle 109.6 is still bad but not bottom of the league Better maxEV than Cody Bellinger, lmao He can hit a baseball harder than Danny Jansen. Harder than 2023 Kirk. Even with Biggio. Much better than KK, Espinal, or Whit There's 12+ homers in this useless bat!!!!!
  3. Laika
    bWAR loved IKF. Some 3 WAR seasons on his BR resume... and a 5 win pace in 2020
  4. Laika
    It could be... There is a cohort of mostly relief prospects in AA and up with modern pitch mixes and great numbers, they were probably influenced by the facilities and modern training environment Also, the crop of infield prospects that are MLB ready might be part of it. Schneider, Martinez, Barger, Leo Jimenez, Palmegiani...
  5. Laika
    7.5m AAV is.... almost nothing Jays are a big market team. That's reliever money. Who cares? They probably think he can be worth 1.5 wins in maybe 450 PA if used correctly.
  6. Laika
    The Rangers were starting Robbie Grossman and won the world series The Dodgers traded for Kike Hernandez last year You're a homer and navel gazer if you think the Jays are "dumpster diving" Every good team in baseball signs guys like this The Braves have Forrest Wall and David Fletcher on their projected bench
  7. Laika
    Isn't it already better than 2023? IKF much more versatile than Merrifield + Org depth near MLB is better
  8. Laika
    Think we need someone who mashes RIGHTIES. But an 80 game 3B is all they need now. I think Turner is still a fit.
  9. Laika
    He's literally just a Merrifield replacement About the same AAV Except younger. Slightly better. Better roster fit given 3B acumen. Hopefully other players keep him to 450 PA or less
  10. Laika
    Feel like IKF might just be better than Espinal Espy may have been a bit exposed in 2023. Seems like he is actually not that comfortable or effective in a utility role. Defense was not reliable at all. Was replacement level and had a 80 wRC+ last year. Was useless Yeah 2023 IKF was similar but... longer track record of defensive performance
  11. Laika
    I dunno. Great post.
  12. Laika
    IKF won't be a starter or pure bench player. Somewhere in between probably. Same as KK.
  13. Laika
    Exactly. Could see him as a throw in for Adames. He has a bit of value for small market teams in particular
  14. Laika
    Not much but throw in value perhaps He might project for $3M or whatever in surplus value
  15. Laika
    Rosario probably has enough leverage based on age and prior hype to get a guaranteed starting role
  16. Laika
    You could just look up the defensive metrics yourself
  17. Laika
    Yeah Whit was good when he was 31 and under Last three years, and his entire Blue Jays tenure, much more like IKF.
  18. Laika
    He was probably stretched at SS Dude came up as a C, won a GG at third base, then the Yankees in all their wisdom decided he was a CF and SS
  19. Laika
    I don't know why people hate this All metrics say he is a plus defensive 3B This is like Whit Merrifield with more defensive utility Team can still upgrade and IKF can be a bench player 2/$15 is nothing. He's young. Also maybe frees up Espinal for a trade?
  20. Laika
    It would be because he's old They are projecting defensive decline and neutral baserunning His BsR number from last year was randomly negative which doesn't help I would assume his D to be as good as last year, his baserunning to be positive, but his offense to regress a bit If he stays healthy and gets into as many games, he probably approaches 2 wins again.
  21. Laika
    Kiermaier's projection on Steamer is weirdly light If he's only providing 1 WAR it's probably because he has a major injury
  22. Laika
    They SHOULD have the $30M needed to fill DH and 3B. They might be the end of the money though. Who knows
  23. Laika
    Varsho is at least an average regular in every OF position WAR is WAR His bat only seemed too light for LF last year because there were multiple other soft spots in the lineup with players like Kirk and Vlad and Springer hitting so poorly The typical LF is a thumper but it's all about balance BTS' Brett Gardner example is perfect So.... just need some offensive additions elsewhere. One big DH would go a long way tbh. And then how about an offense first 3B like Justin Turner? Varsho is your 8th hitter or whatever. Everyone is happy
  24. Laika
    In this market you HAVE to be okay with IKF on a one year deal It wouldn't be bad. He's been a decent player at times. It would basically be the Whit Merrifield experience, minus five homers. We lived that for two years and it was honestly... tolerable. The org infield depth is finally good, too, so a prospect might take over.
  25. Laika
    Also, the idea that Varsho is amazing in CF but not uber elite in LF is f***ing stupid. Probably just 2023 statistical noise. True talent +20 LF baby
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