EloyJenkins

this is 4D chess. he is putting that out there so the opposing teams scouts need to prep for him hitting both ways. Absolute genius tactics here... Just kidding. What a fucking Putz.

it really depends on if he just focuses on launch angle and 3 outcome approach...or if he starts to really focus on contact. Option 1 - 3 outcome - 240/310 / 35-40 HRs Option 2 - Contact focus - 265/325 / 25-30 HRs Which one would we like? Based on his previous numbers I think Option 1 is probably more realistic.

2? The one on the Bears is 32nd in the NFL in completion percentage...(I know he is a comeback king)

So now we have to judge the Robert trade on Acuna and whatever return we get from him also. That makes this a lot better on the optics. Technically they still have another 10 mil this season that should be accounted for also...but im sure that was mura. A really nice move.

Time for a new signature and name....or should I wear this as a proud black eye of judgement?

100%...but if he wants 7 years...they wont give that to him apparently...so doing their due diligence again makes sense. With the protection in that lineup...I actually think Robert would play pretty well for the Yankees if 100% healthy. But the return would be mediocre.

to get this back on track to the topic of the OP...with these moves they have made the last week...they at least look like they are trying to make a plan to be "competitive". IMO this team will be sneaky good in 2027, and next season is a coin flip based on health, some improvements with the lineup looking mostly settled and some good ole luck (when was the last time they got some of that)? The outlook on the team is SO MUCH better than a year ago, so I guess give Getz some love. I refuse to get overly optimistic with this rebuild though as I thought the last one 5 years back was going to lead to multiple division winners....

Is Getz competent? Because he is actually making moves a competing team like the Cubs should be making...

this was really unexpected...and amazing. Mlbtraderumors had him as the #4 FA with a 8/180 deal prediction. I get the stats at FBs above 93...but so many MLB pitchers dont have the off-speed movement so common in Japan that I think he will be able to focus a bit more on the heaters...or just become really efficient at crushing bad curves and sliders.

super sub will either be him or meidroth. GREAT problem to have. The days of thinking Sosa or all the other AAAA fodder will be over very soon. This also makes the Teel/Quero moves look so much better. It's really just CF or RF that doesn't have an absolute undeniable option. I am assuming Braden ends up RF...but getting a FA RF is much easier than CF...so not sure they will be willing to do that.

Meidroth at 2nd, Roch at SS, Colson at 3B and Bonemer in LF? that feels like a group ready for 2027...which is why Roch should be picked over any 17/18 year old prep.

and the Pirates offered 4/120. Sox didn't even have a seat at the kiddie table.

The one thing I really do like about this is if he performs...they won't necessarily rush Schultz and Smith now...so that alone is worth the low cost and gamble here.

This is the type of deal Jerry would lose his mind over...and he is right. This is BAD spending. Ishbia will want to make some splashes once he takes over...but if #3s are getting 7/210...the league is totally F'd