EloyJenkins

Peak Matsui with a gold glove is literally a top 10 player in MLB. NOT ONE comp was even close to that from anyone including this Fangraphs article

It wasn't wise money...but what mess? What deal have they signed that hurts them long term or after 2022? Did they misuse funds so far this off-season...yes. Is any move here resulting in a mess that needs cleaning...nope. Kelly and Graveman were overpays, but will perform fine. Kimbrel is still getting moved and Harrison is just a guy on a short deal.

5/100 is really too much for those projections...but the fan interest he brings from Japan on their cute network probably will more than cover the slight overpay. Hope he pans out for them, but also not comfortable with that commitment for Sox on him.

Yep, Blue Jays looking primed to win a world series in 1 of the next 3 years. 1 pitcher away.

For a dude that suffered from long covid...Conforto can go fuck himself. This news is all I needed to know that hopefully he signs elsewhere. Graveman is on my crap list also. If you are a professional athlete that travels and puts all staff of stadiums, hotels, restaurants and any other travel related staff (and families) at risk is the type of person that I can't cheer for on a championship team (and yes, I know that omicron and current situation is not a big deal now)

i know we keep saying 5.5 mil...but isn't that is the price with the team buyout? Is it 4 mil for 2022? What is the salary for 2023?

someone needs to make a homer simpson gif of freeman disappearing into the bushes and olson emerging.

Harrison RAKED in first part of season last year with Nationals. Like, really, really good. Maybe they think he can replicate that? It's a dumb bet, but all I can think is they saw a flaw in his approach in Oakland and think they can correct it. One thing of note...both Nationals & Athletic fans absolutely loved him and his presence, so it's not an Eaton type dick personality.

yeah, robert in 2 hole for lefties works...and should result in ridiculous RBI chances with TA's lefty mashing.

Is he locked into the #3 spot? That to me is the single most important part to this season. NO more moving him around, and put him where he stays for the next half decade.

he will average 7-8 WAR the next 4 seasons with a peak of 10 in an MVP season. My guess is he is top 5 this season and wins World Series MVP in 2023...

get a third teamer involved for Castillo? MEGA tank blockbuster!

I will come with the positive angle...at least we havent been linked to a whale, only to find out it was a bunch of BS. I would rather go home with no foreplay, then go home with a large blue sac.

That 0.0 WAR last year says otherwise. I get the other moves, but this idea aint it.

This is the way.

Repost in the hot thread as this is mind boggling. I live here and the people worship Freeman even moreso than we did to Paulie after the World Series. BAD optics that they couldn't get that done and this is the news breaker on it.

this is mind boggling. I live here and the people worship Freeman even moreso than we did to Paulie after the World Series. BAD optics that they couldn't get that done and this is the news breaker on it.

FTFY

Dumb money. Hahn consistently throws 8-11 mil away every off-season on old reclamation projects. Yes, some work out...but this smells like May DFA, and this has KW fingerprints on it also

the Padres reddit is losing their minds over the Tatis news. Like full giving up on season and talking about motorcycle clauses and stuff. I gotta say...it kind of feels okay to watch that burn...

apparently had a bad bike crash and people are speculating that he didn't get it fixed immediately. this contract is going to be monumentally bad. shoulders and wrists are no joke, especially with his absolutely violent swing style.

If they wont be the trade partner...this is great. Let them sign ALL the relievers and kill the market. Sox and Phils get everyone so Kimbrel is only good option left

Buster Olney is to accurate reporting as Jerry is to marquee free agents

Yeah, they just traded a pompous overpay to potentially grab another one...that is fine by me. Tie up big dollars to a guy that had his best years already

I didnt say it was the right decision...i am just trying to understand why hahn & company havent at least put in a competitive offer yet