Bob Sacamano

Possible they could have picked him up as a fallback plan incase they don't grab other infield targets they are supposedly interested in (Bryant, Story). I don't think they gave up much to get him so dealing him if they sign someone else wouldn't be a bad option. Though with his ability to play outfield as well (which also seems to be getting crowded), might be better to keep him and figure out a way to get everyone at bats.

Yeah like I said earlier in the thread, there are teams like the Dodgers, Mets, Braves that have depth where it wouldn't really matter to them. And more at bats for position players on rebuilding teams or adding a cheap veteran to try to trade at the deadline. I feel like you can pretty much look at every NL team and figure out who would get the bulk of the at bats, and that's before additional trades or signings. Edit: it looks like Roster Resource has already done this with projected lineups (Mous moved from 2B to DH, the terrible defensive Clint Frazier for Cubs DH, etc).

I'd say both. I'm more referring to the idea that he said that teams would have to re-structure their rosters and that the DH is not possible for this year. While they weren't building a roster with the idea the DH was definitely coming (ie: throwing money at a DH only player), it's not like they are being caught off guard as it was/is likely to come. They knew it was possible at the beginning of the off-season and there are still plenty of options to add to the mix to DH.

lol "2B"

Yeah and I feel like it was already in the back of owners' minds to have a plan if the DH is added.

It's really his only value to this organization at this point haha

Some teams with lots of depths will be fine and you can find a couple guys on their roster that should get a bulk of DH at bats (Dodgers always have lots of depth, Mets Cano/Smith, Braves Ozuna etc) and the rebuilding teams don't really matter. Opens up more at bats for a young player for them. Plus, there are still plenty of free agents out there when they are able to spend again (Cruz, Castellanos can get DH/COF at bats, Schwarber, etc).

I'll guess it's a poor proposal and gets rejected honestly.

Some of us would take him for the right price but I doubt Jerry would. Especially if the rumors were true about him not wanting Hinch for ethics. I feel like this stuff is on a completely different level than cheating in a game.

That is how I am reading it.

Call up the Marlins' GM and see if she still wants him lol

What does having 2 sets of rules have to do with the integrity of the game? It should be the same in each league.

Anyone who blames both sides just has a straight up garbage opinion honestly.

Exactly...you've had your fair share of losses lol

What do you mean "still not get a job"? He's under contract and got paid for all the time that he missed last year.

Exactly. We've been talking in circles for 2+ months.

Spring for sure. Spring Training,...tbd.

Just ask his burner account, poppysox.

LMFAO. That was a good joke that made me laugh for sure.

Wow. Fucking ridiculous.

To be minor league hitting coach. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/nicky-delmonico-white-sox-minor-league-hitting-coach.html

Yeah you might have teams head into the season thinking they have a chance, only to sell off at the trade deadline.

Yeah, the fringe contenders definitely just punt the season. You would have maybe 4-5 teams actually trying if only the best team went straight to the World Series (can't even say playoffs). Would actually make the league less competitive haha

He's talking about how they tried to sign someone but they misread the market. Semien seems to be the guy.

It's better than your idea of the best team in each league just advancing straight to the World Series.