So then after this year, no more Abreu and Nova, slight bumps to the arbitration guys, possibly no Welly if they decline his option. Plenty of flexibility going forward.
Like everyone has said, money talks. Not that I think they would actually offer the most. Plus, with the team being on the road so much, the Machado's can own a place in New York for his wife to stay when the team is on the road.
Why do people just automatically assume a meeting with Harper = he's signing? They haven't had a face to face meeting with him yet correct? I would be shocked if he signs tomorrow.
I've thought of them a lot too. Another team that doesn't tie up a ton of money on anyone and can play him at SS.
Edit: not that I actually believe there is one. Just that I think they can always be on anyone.
Could see Barnes be a final piece in a Realmuto deal. 3 prospects +Barnes as a filler so they have a veteran C.
Edit: just saw MLBtr article say exactly this.
Yanks can def do better than that if they're dealing Andujar. A guy who can barely play 1B with one season of control and second tier prospect? Really?
Exactly. I took off from work today since I had days to burn and I really need to go run errands. I look forward to coming back in a few hours to see nothing has still happened.
I agree though hes not going there and I didnt bring it up originally. Just saying that its a scenario where they can shift guys around and Turner was already successful out there.
Well, I would think the assumption would be Turner goes to OF if they signed Machado so it's relevant if you thought of it as a hypothetical scenario.
But yeah, Nats are not signing Machado.