Bob Sacamano

Yeah signing a player with Tulo's injury history (dude didn't even play last year) doesn't prevent them from signing Manny.

It would mean Andujar is getting dealt or moved to 1B if they signed Tulo and Manny.

I would think guaranteed since the additional 4 years would technically be an extension.

It's happened but it doesn't happen frequently. Very rare.

Exactly.

Yeah he isn't getting moved for anything less than an established front of the rotation arm. It would be dumb to deal for him lesser prospects.

And when they do get traded, it's for good, controllable MLB players.

Senzel isn't getting traded unless it's for a front of the rotation arm with at least 3-4 years of control.

They can bring in someone a bit younger to be a mentor. Someone who might have some upside to bring at least bring something back in a deal like a Gio Gonzalez. Or hope Pomeranz can pitch like he did the 2 years prior to last year.

Ha yeah, I really hate this scenario

I'd be ok with this haha

We need something more than a rumor at this point. I've lost interest in hearing rumors and am waiting for the "Manny Machado/Bryce Harper to sign with ________" headline.

This team was in desperate need of a rebuild for sure. However, skepticism, at the start of the rebuild, of if the right people are in the front office to lead the rebuild is completely fair,

I'm 100% certain they continue in the current direction. I don't think we have to worry.

"Are you saying Jesus Christ couldn't hit a curveball?"

Yeah I like the Lowrie idea (and liked them as a fit for Murphy as well before he signes). Lowrie at least helps balance out a righty heavy lineup being a switch hitter. He's also just a good player in general. That ballpark would feel so small to him having played a lot of his career in Oakland lol and without Didi, I'm pretty sure the only lefty bats are Gardner and Hicks.

It's possible it was leaked to him by someone directly and not others.

Depends on what's available, but yeah me too.

They'll also move Gray's projected $9.1m.

Well then they're fine haha

Yeah how do they not have money? Lol it's one thing if someone said "payroll space under luxury tax" but even then, a first year penalty for 20% for the overage isn't really that bad.

Long live E5!

Couldn't really upgrade 2B with Kipnis contract there.

There any other good 1 or 2 year stop gaps we can sign to flip in July or next off-season?

I give you a trophy for your comment about framing.