Bob Sacamano

I think the opt-outs would come after their age 30/31/32 age seasons. So 4 years guaranteed to be around.

This class was also supposed to have Blackmon and a lot of people (here at least) predicted Kershaw would opt-out and be an option for the Yankees.

Yeah, if it's true they want to keep costs low and add a big piece, they would have to pretty much non-tender Russell, trade Schwarber, and trade at least half of the remaining contract of Chatwood and an interesting prospect or two to a rebuilding team that needs innings and can take a chance on that type of arm (Royals? Tigers? Padres in that big ballpark?).

Right. Because theoretically, the prospects that come up and are productive will be cheap enough for them to make a big splash and add another piece or two if needed. If they're not willing to spend then this whole thing was pointless.

People keep saying they want to sign both together due to the headline or quote. It's all about wanting to sign one of them.

Yes, that last part is the key.

Having interest in both isn't about signing both. It's hoping you can land one. No way they dish out money for both.

Yes. 100% and its pretty obvious.

Less likely due to money.

Yeah that would be awesome but you're completely ignoring having to pay both. No shot they would do that.

I honestly have no idea. If Eloy can be at least average defense in RF, I'm perfectly fine with Harper in LF.

How's Eloy's defense supposed to be? If you had each in a corner, you'd pretty much have to have Engel out there next year in the 9-spot.

I agree. You don't break up that rotation. Especially when the division is weak.

Wow, that's perfect lol I can picture him saying exactly that lol

As I said above, that doesn't suggest rebuild. It would be moving contracts/money and reallocating it. Trading Kluber should/would get them a few top prospects likely close to helping out. Think of a swap with the Yankees where they could get Frazier back for him and they have a corner OF bat. Not saying that's a perfect deal but an example. If it was a rebuild, you'd see Bauer, Salazar, Lindor and Ramirez on that list of guys they would listen on.

It does for him if they offer the most money.

That's fine too.

If they land Harper, what about signing Donaldson? That ideas been kicked around.

What are people referring to exactly when they say Bryce Harper doesn't fill a need? I'd love to sign him and at least assure one of the OF spots going forward.

Yeah and its not like either position has a player locked in long term yet. Blake fucking Rutherford isn't going to prevent the White Sox from attempting to sign Harper (assuming Machado signs somewhere else first).

Nothing new will happen lol its November 5th haha

What doesn't add up exactly?

It's not suggesting they get both haha one or the other. My point above was if you want to sign one to a $300m deal and he signs somewhere else, you should have interest in the other. Both would be great additions.

Why? It's November 5th. These guys aren't signing today. And probably not this month.

If you're interested in paying for one, you might as well be interested in the other if your preferred player signs somewhere honestly.