Ryu In My House

Does Joey Gallo fit on this team? Grichuk, cash and a couple of prospects?

So, wRC+ is sort of a "metric" measure, in that 100 is average. Like IQ 160 is amazing and 60 is Danny Jansen? Whoa, Vladdy is at 189 - holy s***. That's video game stuff.

Like all of you I love baseball, but I am older (52) so I still rely on a lot of old metrics to measure baseball success like ERA and OPS. I post this because I think a lot of us older fans, and newer fans, and maybe casual fans, would like to know how to dive deeper into baseball metrics. So my questions are: 1. What metrics do you use and rely upon consistently? For my, I live my fWAR and OPS. And yes, ERA (don't judge). But I understand that xFIP may be a way better measure of how a pitcher's performance. Anyway, please give your feedback. 2. What websites/tools/resources do you use to view players' statistics, contract details, trade worth, etc.? I used Fangraphs almost exclusively, but I use MLB for scouting reports. I know some folks on here post trade scenarios to determine if they are realistic. What do you use? 3. Players in the minors - what do you use to determine their value and chances for future success? Once again I use Fangraphs to scout for FV (future value), where ~ indicates a player who has a good chance to a least make it as a bench player. But what else is out there? I hope some of you can post your tips and information here. I think a lot of us fans who want to enjoy baseball even more could use this knowledge.

Whoa, this is the perfect move. I like it more than Bryant for sure. It would, I assume, cost way less. Get this guy and Taylor Rogers from the Twins and that is a good trade deadline.

LGJ or Grichuk maybe??? For Roark?

Just brutal. This news really saddens me. He seems like such a fun kid. What does this mean, no more ball in 2021 for sure...but I wonder if he misses some 2022? And just before the ASG??? Just f***ing terrible.

I think any of these trades can be done if we take on some bad money. Things is I don't think Cleveland has a lot of bad money left.

I want Cruz and Taylor Rogers.

That is an amazing, video game, lineup. I want Cruz and Taylor Rogers from MIN. We would have Rogers for 2022, too. I don't think it would take a lot to get those guys. Nothing that would feel like a hit to the dick, anyway.

Seager was my early choice, but the Mariners cannot trade him when they are seeming competitive, plus Seager's vesting option is pretty expensive. But I would trade for him if they would ship us one of their best SP, too. For a a combination of four B players and prospects. How about this trade! And add a prospect or two.

And Bryant! Package LGJ and Jansen+? Maybe an A and B prospect?

I've done it before. It's possible. Adds a nice flavour, too.

Buck and Fan, disregard. Ryu the fan.

Oh, it's "at 'em" ball, not "atom" ball, lol. Something Pat says a lot.

Another run of wins and some health and we have a real shot. I predict Atkins makes a major move where we ship a good chunk of prospect capital out.

And he was really good for 2+ seasons. But we also had a lefty about ten years later...who had a great 1.5 seasons. What the hell was his name??? He was short and had a slightly higher slot...

This is awesome. Love it so much.

Looks like he is under control until 2025. Major score for Panik.

What the hell happened there? Are all of his knee ligaments torn, or was there *also* a broken leg? This would put the future of any player in doubt. Could be a 2-year IL situation. Horrible.

Anthony Castro was just interviewed on SN. Seems like a good, chill guy. His English is excellent. Up there with Teo.

So f***ing brutal. Just so s***** for this cool Canadian kid. Ugh.

Trey Mancini would be an interesting pickup. He's a FA in 2023, so he'd come with a bit of control. He is such an amazing story, and he can play OF, 1B and (I think) 3B in a pinch. That would spell the absolute end of Rowdy. Hey, trade Rowdy+ for Mancini. Well, maybe Rowdy would be the plus.

So it could be like with Dickey where the Mets gave GM_AA a window to negotiate a contract extension after the trade details were ironed out. Interesting.

I think I make that trade. It would hurt, but it would make 2021 really interesting. Ugh, I hate giving up these prospects I have followed for years.

Kyle Seager would be a good get. Although his 2023 option may kick in. I am not sure I'd want him past 2021. But he would take care of 3B and make this lineup outstanding. Biggio could be the super sub. Fry from Baltimore may be an option. I think he is a FA after 2021. I think he would be a decent 7th or 8th inning guy. A lefty Dolis.