EloyJenkins

Oof, I was with you man. this take though...they needed Max, Ray or Gausman to guarantee an ALCS. Now...they have to hope patchwork carries them. Not a great bet when all it was was spending cash. Ray at that price was a fair value based on market. Can't even spend market rate...smdh.

Okay this one is infuriating. Im pissed now

I feel like the volume of calls would not meet up to market expectations...

MLB has LONG shelf live though. This isn't the NFL and 2 year career averages with a crippled body. MLB players with a financial planner can turn their guaranteed contracts into lucrative business ownership. The big hang up for the CBA seems like it's going to be getting higher value contracts for younger players...but that is really hard since sometimes it takes 4-5 years for a player to reach their true effectiveness, where in the NFL and NBA you reach your playable expectations by year 2...and the stars start immediately.

Market is HOT and overpays seem like the way. Expect smaller deal shifts. ZERO reason just to overpay because dumb teams are. You want that Mets roster in 3 years? oof.

Semien at 7 years and Conforto at 5 are bad deals though. And if Max gets 3 at 42 per...that is kinda nuts also. Not my money though, so still frustrating

Game changing talents have performed for more than one to two seasons. His numbers are so pedestrian pre 2019

What a bad contract for rangers. Yikes

Gotta think the plan is segura trade and SP FA. I think they are sitting out RF

That is a pretty steep price to pay, but if he can stick in CF and stay healthy he should be worth it. Really wanted him on Sox, but that price and length for RF probably wasn't good enough value since he is a righty.

This was my hope as well. Or if the Dodgers want to give us something meaningful.

this guy is unvaxxed...? Good, Good, the puns will continue to flow.

This shows team is willing to commit to quality potential players. I don't see the issue here. It's going rate and a TRUE setup man. I don't love the move, but it's big boy pants style stuff that winners make. the money will be spent.

there will be a salary floor most likely in the new CBA. Wander is gonna be a Ray for as long as they are competitive....which based on their philosophies will be a decade.

yes he does. he becomes the face of the franchise...and probably the league in 3-4 years. this deal kinda keeps him there long term.

That Giants rotation could be BAD real quick if health goes south. quite the combination of mid level starters with baggage.

BR is my fantasy. I dont think Jays will deal to us.

How about Kimbrel for JD Martinez & a reliever and Red Sox can sign Schwarber for their long term DH? Sox can focus on a lefty 2B and mix Sheets into both RF and DH. Vaughn becomes the odd man out though...not sure what you do with him...

Interesting...and this makes sense with all the SS options out there. https://thatballsouttahere.com/2021/11/17/philadelphia-phillies-trade-rumor-jean-segura/

yep, agreed. Love that aspect. Just NO to Q though.

I meant 2/3 year deals. and in recent updates...he said he wanted to stay loyal.

2 years / 50 million wouldn't be a good use of funds for Verlander. I just hope he sucks so Astros are not the first round opponent again.

Verlander must have really wanted to stay with Astros. He had to have had some good 2 year offers. Oh well.

If owners are trying to use WAR for arbitration...this season is getting cancelled. that is the dumbest idea I have ever seen.