Squirmin' for Yermin

I think they "solve" this by selling high(?) on Sheets. At least that's what I would do.

If we kept Kimbrel, I am fine with them sharing the duties and if Kimbrel looks great again, and Hendriks looks great as the 8th, then I am fine with it. Skeptical though

damn it. I was hoping for that .5% chance he'd step down.

Meadows received MVP votes in 2019. I'd really like that trade. Hell, I'd probably have traded Madrigal for Meadows lol

97 with a good slider wouldn't have worked? We should have tried at least. Instead we went with a short term plan

We handled his development to a starter horribly. Undisputed. He is now a reliever for his career unless someone wants to let him pitch in the minors for 2+ years to build up innings

How does that make any sense? lol. There are no such thing as a "hidden" three team trade.

If we only have 25 million to spend, we won't be able to really improve.

I am that genius.

and if he's great again.. Great move. It goes both ways

What is his trade value now? What about a Segura swap with the Phillies? Doesn't reduce payroll at all, but it does provide at a bigger need.

I believe we already killed his value when we killed his opportunity to become a starter.

What do you imagine we could get for him now that he had the horrendous end to 2020? I honestly have no idea. Any comps/name ideas to give me a clearer picture?

This is where I am at as well. What could we even get in a trade after his horrendous stint with us?

I'm not certain they will/or should decline his option. I have a feeling they pick it up to try to have another year to prove the trade wasn't a disaster.

Clearly an F but your assessment of Madrigal is wrong. He apparently doesn't have speed and is a horrible defender.

Nobody should be fired more than TLR.. Yet they will find some others to blame.

I'd love to see if we can dump Keuchel. Save some salary.

It will be tough to win a championship with Larussa at the helm.

This is about where I am as well.

interesting.

nope. But it would be the most beneficial.

The most beneficial change to this team, would be Larussa stepping down

Always been a huge fan of a Cap floor