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Here guys cheer up with some Nate Pearson videos:
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16 does feel a bit much and we enter the territory where one team may squeak in with an under .500 record. I think if the new landscape is 14 playoff teams, and 82-84 wins is the target to make the postseason, a lot more teams will be competing in August and buying at the deadline. Right now the expectation is around 90 wins just to taste a wildcard spot, which is a far reach for a lot of clubs and not worth it. -
These were the postseason teams in 2019: American League: 1. Astros (107-55) 2. Yankees (103-59) 3. Twins (101-61) 4. Athletics (97-65) WC 5. Rays (96-66) WC National League: 1. Dodgers (106-56) 2. Braves (97-65) 3. Nationals (93-69) WC 4. Cardinals (91-71) 5. Brewers (89-73) WC If we expanded to 8 teams on each league, these teams would’ve also made the postseason (assuming it’s based on record and not 2 teams per division): American League: 6. Cleveland (93-69) 7. Red Sox (84-78) 8. Rangers (78-84) National League: 6. Mets (86-76) 7. Diamondbacks (85-77) 8. Cubs (84-78)
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I honestly don’t want Groshans to play shortstop for too much longer. He’s got a pretty big frame, listed 6-3, 205 lbs but I’ve heard he’s approaching 6-4, 220 lbs. He’s already missed 2/3 of a season from a stress fracture on his foot while playing as shortstop. If it’s inevitable he’ll change positions he should make that transition sooner rather than later, a spot that’s less taxing on his body defensively. His bat should be able to play anywhere. Groshans have been seen as a future third baseman, but second and right field also makes some sense.
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The Jays will likely groom him to play up the middle, and probably try centerfield as he did for Vanderbilt. But Martin was SEC All Defense as a Third Baseman last year. Just briefly scouting some of his fielding plays from 2019, his actions looks very fluid on the infield and I have no question he can continue to build on that arm strength as did Bichette. He’s probably more natural at third base than any other prospect in our farm system. It’s not a sexy as filling the hole in CF, or being a “super utility” guy, but it makes sense for him.
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Looks like the fans got bamboozled by Heyman. Sources say they’re not close yet as MLB just submitted their new proposal.
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Martin’s offensive production in Vanderbilt leapfrogs Swanson, the bat is much more advanced in every metric. Swanson (2013-14): 67 GP// .333/.414/.483, OPS .897, 87 hits, 58 runs, 31 RBI Martin (2018-19): 65 GP// .392/.486/.604, OPS 1.090, 105 hits, 87 runs, 46 RBI Swanson: 46 K/ 35 BB / 1.314 strikeout to walk ratio Martin: 34 K/ 40 BB / 0.850 strikeout to walk ratio The scary part is those are Martin’s numbers from last year. Martin was on pace for even better power numbers and asinine strikeout/walk numbers 2 K/10 BB in 16 games with a measly 1.167 OPS. It’s understandable they slap a 70-hit tool projection on this guy.
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It will be like NBA, where a team under .500 in the eastern conference can squeak into the playoffs just to get destroyed by the first seed. Granted, anything can happen in baseball so an upset is more probable. It would draw more interest to fans than fighting for a wildcard spot.
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Astros came close to taking Benintendi at #5, but Kyle Tucker was above him on their board. He was a draft-eligible sophomore that didn’t play in cape-cod or team USA, so teams really had to bank on his breakout season being legitimate. Some questions about his defensive position, raw power translating to game, and size too like Martin, it was a fortunate event for the Red Sox. Both Benintendi and Martin were absolute studs in college.
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2018 Benintendi: .290/.366/.465, OPS .831 & 122 wRC+, 4.4 fWAR. Baseball America #1 overall prospect in 2017 Baseball America #15 overall prospect in 2016 Benintendi + more hit tool + premium defensive position = hall of famer Anyhow, if we’re getting anything remotely between Mookie Betts, Anthony Rendon, Paul Molitor, Roberto Clemente (Tim Corbin comp) and Andrew Benintendi with defense, I think the draft was a success.
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Looks like the deal is done verbally. If the Tampa source is credible, CJ is signing slight above slot.
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Welp, it’s a concession by owners but a relatively small one. Instead of @30-33% pro-rated based on full season, it’s around 37%. That’s a small price to pay for owners to get grievance waived AND expanded playoffs. If there’s no agreement, it will just go back to 48 games pro-rated. The expanded playoffs is actually a huge deal. Even though it’s only for 2 seasons, once they’ve tried it and see the bank rolling in, I can’t imagine this won’t remain the focal point of the next CBA. Owners will want this permanent and have more teams become relevant in October.
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Looks like the fans got bamboozled by Heyman. Sources say they’re not close yet as MLB just submitted their new proposal.
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Martin would put the “M” back in WAMCO, literally.
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Reliable?
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Fire your draft questions at Jim Callis on twitter
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I completely agree, I don’t think it’ll take an absurd bonus to sign Martin. $7-7.5M sounds about right. There were rumors that Martin was only willing to sign for over-slot with the Orioles (which means 8M+), but maybe he just really didn’t want to goto Baltimore, who could blame him? It would mean he willingly took less money to go to a different team, which is hard to believe considering his agent is Scott Boras. But it would make some sense to land a bigger market team like KC or Toronto if they’re thinking long term. The difference in bonus money are pennies compared to what he’ll get in arbitration and free agency.
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Our boy has been putting in work during quarantine:
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Zach Britton’s career died for our wins
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While most critical cases have been elderly, there have been some younger people with severe cases. It just takes one player (or older team staff) and some bad luck and this becomes a PR disaster.
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A regular person isn’t allowed outside and must self quarantine until they test negative twice before returning to work. So a player testing positive will technically be out @4 weeks min depending on how severe their symptoms. It’s not just the players, but coaches, trainers, and stadium workers also at risk. It’s easy to see how this can get out of hand very quickly.
