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  1. Mirage Ten Straight Balls Biggio better get a good nickname.
  2. Yeah I don't think having announcers that educate viewers on advanced stats is going to make much of a difference. MLB has an older fanbase. The game itself is by design slow and methodical. Younger audiences have sport attention spans and a ton of TV options. It's just not the type of sport millennials are going to get behind unless the league can market its stars better. You will never hear NBA broadcasts talking about PER and win shares, even though they exist in the analytic world of the sport. Millennials flock to the NBA regardless. There are deeper issues than dinosaur play-by-play men. Buck can be replaced by Brian Kenny and it wouldn't really make any difference, other than to people like us.
  3. I'm just guessing but I think they'll be active in free agency either next winter (if Rogers pushes for it) or more likely the winter before the 2021 season. I think they want to integrate as many young players as possible and then make the free agent splash(es) to supplement them. Similar to what the Cubs did with Lester prior to 2015. The team is not there yet. I wouldn't mind adding a top free agent if the price/term is right, but not expecting it this winter.
  4. As much as I like Shatkins, I don't think there's any chance they use free agency right now unless they get a reasonable mid-tier player (think Happ three years ago). Shapiro has openly said he hates free agency, and the Jays will have to grossly overpay to add a top free agent. I don't see this front office doing it.
  5. Poor Solarte is going to have his option declined (already done) and be non tendered in a span of a month.
  6. One of Brantley, Cutch, or Pollock would be nice, but not expecting a big OF signing.
  7. That’s actually a really good trade. As mentioned I’d take one of their overpaid relievers to balance the salaries if need be. That’s the type of deal Shatkins needs to pull off.
  8. Yeah, if Smoak is traded then Tellez likely takes over at 1b (Shatkins seems to like him). I think they view Drury as a 2b/3b. Once Vlad is up for good I expect Drury at 2b, Vlad at 3b, and Gurriel at short with Diaz as the super sub.
  9. I'd prefer to move him now. I wouldn't expect much back regardless (league shits on first basemen now), but maybe we get a bit more back for a full year of Smoak as opposed to two months. I think the M's would be interested, though their farm system is trash. Rockies could use a 1b too unless they are going to continue doubling down on the Desmond signing.
  10. If we trade Stro, it should be for players with many years of control so they can fit with Vlad's timeline. If we are acquiring shorter term players (1-3 years of control), then it doesn't make sense to use the only assets that might be able to get young/controllable/high upside players in return. Better off acquiring Gray to pair with Stroman (if possible) and then see what happens.
  11. Stroman for Gray doesn't make any sense. We'd only be adding a year of control (unless his demotion in '18 added a year), which won't really mean much for the team as is. It would make more sense to try to acquire Gray without giving up Stroman, that way either we get lucky and the team becomes good earlier than expected, or we have two trade pieces that we can trade some time in the next 1-2 years at hopefully higher value. Of course, the Rox might insist on Stroman, but I'd see if they would take Sanchez first (no guarantee he's even a Sp long term). I agree though I think a deal can be had here with the Jays and Rockies.
  12. Just saw the PC. Montoyo seems like a really likable, humble guy. Glad he has gotten an opportunity.
  13. Well they waited an eternity to trade Happ and it cost them. Pearce wasn't a commodity, whether he was traded in June or July, it probably wouldn't have mattered. Toronto Pearce was on the DL more than he was on the field. Couldn't risk that when trying to move him. Boston Pearce was sprinkled with Alex Cora Magic Dust which turns everything into gold, so his body suddenly was immune to injury post trade. The Jays don't have that magic.
  14. Espinal actually looks like he might turn into a big leaguer, assuming he can cover all the infield positions competently. Maybe can carve out a Maicer Izturis (the good version) type of career? Jays weren't going to get better than that for Pearce. The league spits on first basemen nowadays. As far as Pearce he really is a good player. Just didn't show it in Toronto, and was miscast as an outfielder. Glad to see him succeeding, but definitely don't like that it helps Boston.
  15. Kershaw might opt out but no way he’s getting 7 years.
  16. Don’t be too confident. Dave Roberts is still managing the Dodgers.
  17. Damn Roberts is so dumn even the President had to Tweet about it. The one time the entire country can agree with each other. Roberts bringing people together.
  18. Friedman already getting Roberts' pink slip ready.
  19. Another two inning save attempt for Jansen. I don't think I'm going to like how this game ends.
  20. He took Rich Hill out when he was cruising just to bring in another lefty (who failed), then brought in Madson (who has sucked all season) knowing that the Red Sox would pinch hit for Vasquez and the pitcher with Bradley and Moreland (two lefties) in some order. Then had Madson face Betts on top of that which could have ended in a disaster. Horrible inning by Roberts. Six more outs with this Red Sox lineup? Game isn't over.
  21. Lol. Roberts strikes again with Madson.
  22. Puig's lack of a bat flip was disappointing, but the kiss on the bicep was a nice touch. Manfred wants (and baseball needs) that type of showmanship nowadays. Roberts is going to live or die with Madson. Damn.
  23. Never having to hear "get up ball, get up, get up!" ever again would be amazing, but don't get your hopes up.
  24. Figures the one time I'm rooting for that douchebag he can't do anything. This is Boston's year. It's amazing how everything is going right for them.
  25. Keith Law liking it means it was a terrible decision. Damn.
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