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Shares same agent with Darvish. Personal hero/role model for Sasaski in Darvish. One would think this is the one place where an exception would be made to the rule of sending players/recruiters...but obviously they can pick up the phone or video call any time they want. It's more about he must feel uncomfortable being pressed or recruited in another language...maybe it's something innocuous like that (about not sending players to LA to woo him).

Former Sox CFer NW coach or the LHP? Well Anderson was entitled/lazy for pretty much his entire baseball career since AZ so this can't come as much of a surprise. At least he makes Gordon Beckham come off as more of a pro?

That won't stop the Sox. I'd almost rather see him than vets but it's whatever.

Don't forget we now have Cal Mitchell for CF...

He gets compared to Stroud a lot...but he just doesn't have that super wow how did he do that? escapability of Milroe and anything approaching his father's topline speed on the field. Hunter's presence bailed him out so much...to be fair Colorado had so many receiver injuries the last two years as well, and inconsistent RB play or trailing for much of 2023 to relieve the DL pressure. Feels like he was getting sacked more often than even Burrow and Williams.

Completely forgot JJ McCarthy with this year's class as well. And Richardson has felt more like a rookie because of how raw he was coming out of UF. For whatever reason, still feel that Ward ends up the highest pick in 2025, but not totally enamored with a single guy this year. Beck and Ewers were both there at the start of year and have fallen precipitously. Milroe's such a wild card. Gabriel ends up a backup somewhere perhaps on movie alone. Dart or Nussmaier? it's a mess. Fascinatingly, Jeanty has been anywhere from #4 to the Chiefs on boards. Really a number of solid RB's to choose from this year. Will go with Kaleb Johnson over almost anyone because of his size/speed combo.

No matter how you slice it...two studs and MAYBE MAYBE Taylor leaves very little margin for error as the top three of a future playoff rotation.

He might even be best at second. But then we also have Sosa, Meidroth Baldwin, Mr. #1 draft pick teetering on bust...none of those guys sticking wouldn't be the least bit surprising, regardless of theoretical Steamer projections.

You're doubting Stroud a bit now? Ofc you have Lawrence...Tua...Dak, Watson, Murray, essentially Burrow, Herbert and Love seem fine for now, but really such an inexact science. Aren't Flacco/Stafford/R.Wilson the only QB's other than Brady or Mahomes to ever win a Super Bowl...all those others drafted since 2010 haven't won a single one? Ofc Darnold's and to lesser extent Mayfield's success is always going to be the counter here about being patient with young QBs....right place right time right support system. Even the Carolina QB dilemma might be turning.

Being reported by Mlb.com that Detroit also wants Bregman Santander or HaSeong Kim in that order after Torres signing. Josh Bell for $6 million/1 year to Nats. Andrew Vaughn stans and detractors react...with mostly apathy.

Not sure one rookie QB looks as good as Daniels Nix Maye Penix next year. Not buying the Sanders hype here.

See Eaton, Adam in CF vs. RF.

https://cubsinsider.com/2022/11/30/cubs-other-mlb-teams-reap-another-30m-each-from-bamtech-sale/ Looks like at least $113 million per team....in total over at least three separate installments/payments.

The difference is that Harrelson was a former big leaguer...and that was more of a "paternalistic" concern, versus a non-athlete trying to ingratiate himself with the players by hanging out with them. Plus Harrelson obviously golfed a lot with the players during the course of the season as well. There's a lot of camaraderie we don't ever see that takes place on the course.

Isn't that the old motto for EF Hutton almost...?

That was $48 million per team for BAM Tech but just a one shot deal.

Trade him (Cannon) to the Orioles lol. Actually, Davis Martin would be a much better fit.

Not to mention he thought Pham was his "bro" but in the end Tommy made fun of him upon leaving for always hanging around the players/clubhouse.

I think it's a bit ridiculous to be writing off Elias at this point in the offseason. There's inevitably going to be some "bargain" veterans pitchers of the Chris Flexen variety that can hold down the fort at the #5 spot for a pittance of resources. It happens coming into every spring training. Also, remember Flaherty's still an option for the Orioles (despite under-performing his first go-around) because there's no draft pick attached to his free agency. Finally, Max Scherzer's lurking out there as well, and a team like BALT would be perfect for him...one would think. https://www.mlb.com/news/jack-flaherty-rumors Highest wRC+ in 2024, among hitters in 2024-25 FA class: Minimum 400 PAs Juan Soto: 180 Joc Pederson: 151 Jurickson Profar: 139 Teoscar Hernández: 134 Tyler O’Neill: 131

Still think it's a complete joke the Cardinals are eligible for Competitive Balance compensation. And the DBacks just spent over $200 million on Burnes. Finally, Miami is a large market by definition. Round A Brewers Tigers Mariners Twins Rays Reds Athletics Marlins Round B Guardians Orioles D-backs Royals Cardinals Pirates Rockies

Doesn't that include all their minor league operations, coaches/instructors/scouts, travel, per diem/hotels, etc.??

Apr 18, 2024 · Teams that meet the criteria to be classified as big-market are not eligible for revenue-sharing, no matter what their revenue situation. As for .. The White Sox received a Lottery pick in the 2024 Draft, and they are a “payor club” -- a team that gives rather than receives revenue sharing dollars; those clubs are not allowed to have consecutive Lottery picks.”

Isn't he originally from California, and that's why the Giants were considered at one point another favorite in signing him?

Unless they force him into CF to cover that spot when Robert is traded.

Hays was a 2 fWAR average performer over a three year span until 2024...