poppysox

Great...I have a game worn jersey of his.

Breathlessly,,,"do you have this from a reliable source?"

Somehow this signing escaped me when it happened. I like it a lot!

Pretty typical I would think.

Yep...cost money instead of players. In this case a 2nd round pick but small price to pay.

He does look great ...makes it look smooth and easy.

Very true.

I'm like Jose...I'm a one team kind of guy. I couldn't spend the amount of money these guys will make if I tried.

That's one word for it.?

I have always thought both would be offered extensions. I know some folks think Robert already has the money to turn down an extension but I bet he's chomping at the bit. Madrigal is a sure thing as long as Spring goes according to plan.

So are players like Robert.

This is an interesting name. Haven't heard his name brought up before. Looked him up and his history looks promising.

He would be a great addition if the price was as you suggest.

I'm an Engel guy myself. The bench probably will have room for both Engel & Garcia.

Yolmer back with us a 4 million wouldn't surprise me in the least. He is a good backup infielder. Just not worth 6 million.

I don't know if it was intentional but Grandal should serve as an inducement to most potential pitchers all else being equal.

My guess is Madrigal is extended in the last days of ST just like Eloy. Just need to see him have a solid Spring.

The reason he is a good trade chip is he is a good player. I know he might be sent packing but personally I love having a strong catching core...not just Grandal.

I agree.

Imagine getting those two signed before the Winter Meetings. Would free up RH to work on that RF opening.

I think McCann will get more starts than people think. Rotating through catcher/DH and backup is meant to keep all of them fresher. Grandal and McCann both wore down during the long season. During the last month McCann got hit in the nuts in every game it seemed.

I think Collins was very nice.

Brett Gardner might still become available and a pretty good player on a 1 or 2 year deal.

Daniel Palka...Nicky Delmonico...Yolmer Sanchez...Trace Thompson...Leury Garcia...Adam Engel...Zack Collins etc. I think we must have lead the league in likeable players who struggle.

If you are smart ...don't take that bet.