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Wade Arnold
If we’re talking free agents, let’s start with VMart, and then look at Panda for a 1B, Melky for OF. Nelson Cruz is a FA with a fat payday coming. I won’t lose sleep if it’s him either.
We have some good pieces on the farm for trades too. Wonder what the cost would be for Gattis? He’ll see a lot more at bats with a DH, plus being a 3rd catcher, and getting the occasional 1B spot start. .970 OPS this season vs. lefties, very sexy.
If I’m the GM, I don’t go after a SP unless it’s insurance, backup, reclamation on the cheap, similar to Chris Young. The pups are ready to step in.
Frank I. 2
I agree with uon trading for Gattis and then go sign Melky
oh Hal
Man, that Smoak slash line is grim. I hope the only thing Melvin gives him is a ST invite.
Marinerjim
I think that Smoak is just a not very good hitter. I was on his bandwagon for the last 4 years and I have given up on him ever being a productive hitter.
Jasonzx3
Remember how the Rangers had Moreland, Davis and smoak. And so far. Moreland has been the most consistent, Davis has been the best and smoak has been the worst. Just interesting how things play out. Proof you can never tell with prospects.
LazerTown
I think he could have more value in a homer friendly stadium. He won’t be a great hitter, but I think he could get enough balls to fall into the stands somewhere else to have value.
Stevil
Smoak’s buyout is 150K. Small typo there.
Flash Gordon
Thank you, I was looking at that 15k and wondering what that was about.
Weighed
Michael Cuddyer would fit perfect. Play 1B or occasional LF. Fantastic team mate/leader. Ryan Zimmermann at DH. Chris Carter. Todd Frazier.
Would you take A-Rod at half his contract for DH?
NorahW
For Seattle? I don’t think they’d want A-Rod back.
LazerTown
Was hoping the Yankees would swing a deal for Smoak at previous times. Doesn’t fit anymore. I think one of his biggest problems is the ballpark he plays in. He never is going to have a respectable average, he isn’t going to be a complete hitter. I did believe though that between him taking enough walks, and playing in a ballpark that is good for lefty hitters that enough would fall over the wall. If playing in the right park he can give you .320 obp and get 30+ homers over. He had value, now he starting get old and expensive.
Bry
Smoak could probably find success in Colorado, where his warning track power would suddenly and magically transform into HR power.
McGuire Bradford
God you know how awesome you know it would be if the Ms got Martinez. They cut Smoak and don’t freak out when i say this but Austin Jackson for even MORE CAP ROOM and have extra money on not just Martinez.
Ryan Johnson
Sign Victor Martinez for 3yr 45 – 50mil. Melky is 29yrs old offer a 5yr 65-70mil an opt out clause after 3 years giving Cabrera a chance to become a free agent. Both V-Mart & Melky know how to use a pitchers park to their advantage. Trade Austin Jackson, Leone or Saunders, &Taylor for Ben Revere. 1 CF Revere 2. RF Melky Cabrera 3. 2B Cano 4. DH V-Mart 5. 3B Seager 6. LF Ackley 7. C Zunino 8. 1B LoMo 9. SS Miller. Sign Justin Masterson 1yr 5mil with 5mil incentives. Paxton, Elias, Walker will be on an innings count next year.