2022 Offseason

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

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Mets have a number of players hitting FA. Not sure splurging 5-seasons for a Closer was the most wise decision

[FrostKing]

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[lefty20]

Man I hope the Cubbies stay away from Judge. He's due to regress big time and I think whoever signs him is gonna end up regretting it big time. I'd rather throw that bank at Trea or Correa and try to retain Contreras.

This is assuming we're trying to compete again instead of punting another year. Hard to tell what the ownership and FO is trying to do sometimes.

[djohn2oo8]

Man I hope the Cubbies stay away from Judge. He's due to regress big time and I think whoever signs him is gonna end up regretting it big time. I'd rather throw that bank at Trea or Correa and try to retain Contreras.

This is assuming we're trying to compete again instead of punting another year. Hard to tell what the ownership and FO is trying to do sometimes.
Ehhh not sure about a big regression. Sure there will be some. However you’d be putting him in a lineup with guys that can set up for him and protect him. Well, depending on which team and their lineup.

[FrostKing]

Man I hope the Cubbies stay away from Judge. He's due to regress big time and I think whoever signs him is gonna end up regretting it big time. I'd rather throw that bank at Trea or Correa and try to retain Contreras.

This is assuming we're trying to compete again instead of punting another year. Hard to tell what the ownership and FO is trying to do sometimes.
Alot of big fish are willing to spend big this offseason. I don't think it's in the Cubs best interest to get involved in the bidding wars.

On the flip side the NL Central will be very competitive and both Cards & Brewers are somewhat at a crossroads.

[Robz4000]

Padres resigned Suarez :tu

[djohn2oo8]

Click is out. Does Crane really have the nuts to bring back Luhnow? Lol

[FrostKing]

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Classy move. 32 years old, good chance he never returns to his former self or at all. But he sacrificed his arm to win the Ring last season and he hasn't earned much in his career. You can't leave him and his wive & kids hanging.

[lefty20]

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[djohn2oo8]

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Man can’t stay healthy. LOL Rangers

[FrostKing]

Rangers goofing

Rumor is Verlander to Dodgers and Rodon to Mets

[FrostKing]

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[djohn2oo8]

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Committing 1 Billion dollars to chase the Astros which they fail at doing lmao

[Monostradamus]

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[djohn2oo8]

Mono thinks it’s productive to spend close to a billion dollars to be a fourth place team. 180 million on a guy whose arm is shot. But I guess that is what loser franchises do.

[djohn2oo8]

Hell, Degrom can’t even pitch 100 innings :lol

[FrostKing]

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My buddies

[GAustex]

Verlander to the Mets

[lefty20]

Verlander to the Mets

He's def gonna decline hard next season now that the Mets have him.

[FrostKing]

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11 years :wow
$300

[FrostKing]

Breaking: Yankees sign...



Brian Cashman :lol

[DMX7]

Sorry to see Verlander go but he's not worth that money at this point.

[djohn2oo8]

Sorry to see Verlander go but he's not worth that money at this point.
Yep.

[lefty20]

Cubbies keep teasing with rumors of being in talks with 2 shortstops(Xander/Carlos) with the intention of signing both and moving one to 3rd base.

But they kicked off the meetings with this...

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It's hard to see him fixing that glaring hole in his swing. But it's only one year and he comes with good defense and baserunning at least.

[FrostKing]

Phillies signed another $70M contract

Braves biggest move might be trade
Too busy resigning our stars.

[lefty20]

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I have a feeling the Yanks are gonna be paying him to go away for the final year or two of this deal. Or switching him to a consulting role or something.

[lefty20]

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:vomit:

I know that we had a deadline deal with the Astros that fell apart at the last second, but I'm still mad that we are losing him for nothing... and to the Cards at that.

[lefty20]

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[GAustex]

Dodgers do not want Correra

[lefty20]

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280 mil

[FrostKing]

Padres going all out

[FrostKing]

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Considering the luxury tax this will levy, Nimmo is a $38aav contract

:lol

[FrostKing]

Reports are Braves aren't even trying to resign Swanson. Offered him $100m/6 according to Bowman and haven't made another offer since.

[djohn2oo8]

Padres going all out
Not necessarily a winning strategy.

[lefty20]

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Mets trynna go all out as well. But I think we all know how that's gonna end for them, sadly.

[FrostKing]

1995 Braves
Chipper
Maddux
Glavine
Smoltz
McGriff


HOF

[GAustex]

1995 Braves
Chipper
Maddux
Glavine
Smoltz
McGriff


HOF
Stout team
Only one chip

[Robz4000]

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Mets trynna go all out as well. But I think we all know how that's gonna end for them, sadly.

:pctoss really wanted the Padres to get him

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

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Dansby to the Dodgers?

[lefty20]

13 years wtf

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[djohn2oo8]

13 years wtf
Terrible contract especially given his back is a ticking time bomb.

[lefty20]

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[lefty20]

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meh... hard to get excited for this and Bellinger, tbh.

[FrostKing]

Bye Dansby bae

I realized couple months ago we weren't resigning Swanson. We probably acquire a backup plan Veteran but it's time for Grissom (along with platoon Arcia).

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[Isitjustme?]

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[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

Braves, Dodgers, and Astros didn't spend

[Robz4000]

Braves, Dodgers, and Astros didn't spend

They got their farm systems to replenish themselves tbh.

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

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Mets on the phone? :lol

[djohn2oo8]

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Mets on the phone? :lol
Naw Mets offered him a deal but not the years he wanted. That back is a concern.

[FrostKing]

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Right on que. Mets are the laughing stock of MLB.

[lefty20]

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Right on que. Mets are the laughing stock of MLB.

Good call.

[FrostKing]

METS SUPER BOWL

Braves still have better starting pitching & bullpen. Correa signing makes our lineups even.

CHOP has young hungry players vs Mets veterans just payday



Story of the Offseason
2022 Braves & Mets finished same record

Mets spent 3/4 Billion

Braves spent $1 Million

[FrostKing]

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[djohn2oo8]

METS SUPER BOWL

Braves still have better starting pitching & bullpen. Correa signing makes our lineups even.

CHOP has young hungry players vs Mets veterans just payday



Story of the Offseason
2022 Braves & Mets finished same record

Mets spent 3/4 Billion

Braves spent $1 Million
Eh Mets lineup is still ass.

[FrostKing]

Eh Mets lineup is still ass.
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Money aside, I am impressed they managed to bring everyone back. But to your point I still see the same roster holes from 2022. Last trade deadline they were criticized for not being aggressive enough. Can't say the same here.

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Yanks in shambles

[Robz4000]

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Money aside, I am impressed they managed to bring everyone back. But to your point I still see the same roster holes from 2022. Last trade deadline they were criticized for not being aggressive enough. Can't say the same here.

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Yanks in shambles

They lost DeGrom and Bassett though.

[FrostKing]

They lost DeGrom and Bassett though.
DeGrom is strong in the Postseason but I'd take Verlander more durability.

Phillies won't keep up with ATL/NYM depth in the division. But should sneak into Playoffs again. They are built for 5-game series.


The Shift rule is huge. Players will rise & fall at the plate. Defense will be more difficult.

[Blake]

MLB needs a salary cap in the worst way

[djohn2oo8]

DeGrom is strong in the Postseason but I'd take Verlander more durability.

Phillies won't keep up with ATL/NYM depth in the division. But should sneak into Playoffs again. They are built for 5-game series.


The Shift rule is huge. Players will rise & fall at the plate. Defense will be more difficult.
Verlander was carried this postseason by the rest of the rotation and lineup. He looked awful in two out of three starts, plus he’s not pitching a full season this year like he did last year. Started having calf problems pop up.

[djohn2oo8]

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shocker

[FrostKing]

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Season hasn't started

Mets losing :lol

[GAustex]

Correa is broken

[Robz4000]

Yep, Correa is done as a high impact player tbh.

[lefty20]

Never seen anything like this saga. It's gonna be hilarious when this one falls through as well and he's settles for a 3yr deal with another team next.

[MultiTroll]

Bauer.

What is difference between being claimed on waivers or clearing waivers.
Because if he clears, can be signed for only 725K. Dodgers will be on hook for his regular salary 22 mil.

Would think the line would form to the left for 725K if available on Monday.

[lefty20]

Bauer.

What is difference between being claimed on waivers or clearing waivers.
Because if he clears, can be signed for only 725K. Dodgers will be on hook for his regular salary 22 mil.

Would think the line would form to the left for 725K if available on Monday.

I think a waivers claim includes the remainder of his signed contract. So the Dodgers would've been off the hook if some GM was dumb enough to claim him.

[FrostKing]

Yep, Correa is done as a high impact player tbh.
His time as payroll buster is over but this doesn't effect his on field production

[FrostKing]

Bauer.

What is difference between being claimed on waivers or clearing waivers.
Because if he clears, can be signed for only 725K. Dodgers will be on hook for his regular salary 22 mil.

Would think the line would form to the left for 725K if available on Monday.
Bauer was screwed. The main accuser was well known around here with the San Diego players.

Padres should sign Bauer. Already don't care about locker room after flipping half the lineup late last season. I think Braves should consider signing him too.

Ya claiming off waivers you can outright sign the player.

[MultiTroll]

^ Nope.
All the clubs going the self righteous way for now.

Bauer is blackballed until he isn't.

[MultiTroll]

Bauer deserves to win this lawsuit.
Hope he does, or settles with Molly Knight and the Athletic for big bucks.

Trevor Bauer suing Molly Knight, The Athletic for defamation (nypost.com) (https://nypost.com/2022/03/29/trevor-bauer-suing-molly-knight-the-athletic-for-defamation/)