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Verlander for one. From what we’ve heard we could’ve gotten there on a 2 yr, possibly without the option. But we didn’t get particularly close....
Anger? Lol.
This line of thinking really only provides cover for Crane, a billionaire who frankly doesn’t need it. None of this is our money. And Crane isn’t...
Exactly. It’s one thing to be prudent and disciplined but I can’t shake the feeling that Crane at no point will have any intention of actuslly...
Agree 100%. I think we’re underestimating the value JV brought simply from a consistent inning eating perspective. Well, about as much as one can...
lol. .
This right here is the biggest reason I would’ve brought back JV. The track record of the rest of our rotation - while plenty capable - lacks the...
The Contreras logic doesn’t check out - we finished “2nd” the same way I almost climbed Mt. Everest simply bc I’ve thought about it and bought...
1. He should absolutely be playing at minimum 100 games. 2. Are you actually asking how someone who hit nearly .100 pts higher last year alone...
But we didn’t need him to be all that special nor did he ultimately command an all that special contract. He’s still a significant improvement...
Agree a the sentiment that for $420m that’s a very mid roster. Assuming we re-sign Vazquez and Brantley, our lineup is light years better. And...
But this is wrong according to Chandler Rome who said from everything he heard within the org if they were successful in signing Contreras they...
According to what stats? And also compared to who? Bc compared to Maldy he's a significant upgrade at the plate. Look, I love Maldy and he...
Can someone explain to me why we aren’t heavily pursuing Vazquez as our starting C??? What am I missing here? It can’t be bc we’re fully committed...
If he got the doors blown off his offer for Contreras rest assured he’s looking for a reserve C, regardless of what he’s saying publicly.
I didn't say otherwise. But don't tell everyone that will listen you're ready to go all in when you're obviously not. Most of us (keyword most)...
These are the types of responses that make me believe Crane et al aren't all that serious about making any more major moves - they're simply not...
And Maldy's playoff OPS was worse, so why does he get the benefit of the doubt? Oh ya, Maldy is 36! So you're not ok w a 33 yr old catcher but...
This is a weird take. Historically, Vasquez has been a superior offensive catcher and was FAR superior in 2022 unless you think an OPS+ of 69 is...
FYI Rome was on the Matt Thomas show and said from everything he’s heard if the Astros were successful in bringing in Contreras or even another...
