poppysox

Why not make a trade that both teams probably could see as improving their current team?

They love Kimbrel. Seems like a match made in Heaven. A scrub 2nd stringer for the best closer in baseball. No brainer!

It's not too late to offer Kimbrel to the Cubs for Madrigal.

As I understand this Kimbrel situation we could have paid out 1 million and not picked up the 16 million option. That would have left 15 million to do anything the organization would like including keeping it. I think it is obvious the FO is of the opinion they can receive more than 15 million in trade value. They might be wrong but that is the only explanation that makes sense. They could have filled 2nd base with a competent player for less than 15 million so I think a big picture trade must be in the works. I see the Hahn speak of using him ourselves as just posturing.

I bet you are a riot at parties.

Gee...and here I thought if the price of payroll goes up the owners might raise the price of their products. Learn something new every day around here.

You seem to be under the impression that whatever the players win in these negotiations will be paid for from the owner's profits. The owners will be happy that fans like yourself don't mind the new higher cost he will be passing on to the fans. Both sides make ridiculous money and it is out of hand and not good for the sport IMO.

To be clear...both sides of this work stoppage are equally to blame IMO. They have had years to work out their differences. Just annoying!

Yeah...when a guy as talented as Leury can only get paid 5.5 million they obviously need a work stoppage.

Cub fans love him. Please work up a trade of Kimbrel for Madrigal. The Cubs don't even need to add a deal sweetener.

I don't want to see Sheets play for someone else. He could easily come back to haunt us.

It's been a long time since I had faith in a starter like I had in Lamarr. He was money in the bank.

I vote yes!

Maybe we could start a petition demanding your immediate hire.

I can't find a source saying 6-7 million. Little early to panic over our wild spending ways.

Totally expected this news and am fine with it. I hope the money is like 3 years at 3 or 4 million per year but whatever. Every team needs a versatile player like Leury and if used properly I see him as useful.

Five is excessive. They won't be happy until the true baseball fan says I've had enough. I remember when the best team in each league played for the World Championship. Making money is now the goal. Winning is just getting lucky for a few weeks.

Taylor, Tepera, and Wood will satisfy me. Need a quality player for 2nd and load up with pitching. I still think Rodon is a possibility as well. I want the Vaughn, Sheets, and Engel for RF so fine with missing out on some of the mentioned names.

Amen!

I don't think can be argued with IMO.

It was the writer's opinion but not necessarily a fact. For example...we already know a great deal about Rodon's health.

These contracts are bad for baseball IMO. Is baseball a contest of who has the most money? I would love to have the game played on a level field where every team has the same payroll to spend...no exceptions. If every team had $200 million to spend and revenue sharing it would be a fair fight. I know some will say life's not fair...but this has gotten out of hand. It isn't good for the game when only three or four teams can afford to play.

Gee...doesn't everyone want to live in New York?

You and me both. We need to see if Madrigal is available...maybe straight up for Kimbrel.

That's probably correct...and if so I would pass.