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Flight815
Do the Reds make another big move, or are they done?
todd76
@flight. Reds are done. Reds and Phillies both finish in last place in their divisions in 2020.
StandUpGuy
Yeah. Todd is right. They both have already openly stated they are giving up on the 2020 season to focus more on the future.
John Kappel
Hi, I’m Mr. Marlin. I haven’t finished above 3rd place since 2004. Nice to meet you.
ForestCobraAL
In the real NL Least standings which are only four teams, the Phillies will again finish last.
N.L. East Pythagorean W-L Standings:
Nationals 95-67, 873 Runs, 724 Runs Allowed
Braves 91-71, 855 Runs, 743 Runs Allowed
Mets 86-76, 791 Runs, 737 Runs Allowed
Phillies 79-83, 774 Runs, 794 Runs Allowed
StandUpGuy
Can we just get back to talking about the important stuff like Dang% and mayo on a hot dog? That’s the kind of content I like.
nymetsking
I love mayo on just about anything, but on a dog just sounds wrong.
jorge78
My
thoughts
exactly!
Deleted Userrr
Too bad the game isn’t played on a spreadsheet.
Wise Old Owl
Mayo on a hot dog is only relevant in France, so let’s get back to reality.
Phanatic 2022
Phillies lose to marlins?
DarkSide830
another day, another ridiculous rant about the Cubs
wb3cubs
Who said anything about the Cubs, in this thread….. other than you
nymetsking
You mean other than Steve’s 5 paragraph answer? lol.
Eta34
What was ridiculous in what he said? Did he misstate any facts? If so, please point them out.
DarkSide830
how is it embarrassing for the cubs to have a top 3 payroll in baseball, yet all teams near them in payroll are not nearly as lambasted?
Eta34
Did any of the others near them say they didn’t have money to spend?
SalaryCapMyth
Maybe none of the clubs around them did? So what? It doesnt take anything away from the fact that the Cubs have one of the top payrolls in baseball. Also, if you can point to where the Cubs said in those words: “we don’t have any money” I would like to see that. They have made minor moves.
ForestCobraAL
All my J.T Realmuto questions were rejected.
dynamite drop in monty
Good
RunDMC
Question marks are your friends.
Daynlokki
He was making a statement not a question lol
PhanaticDuck26
But, you know everything there is to know about the Phillies, why would you even need to ask any questions?
It was probably hard for him to sift through all of the crying about Middleton’s money to find the JTR question.
highntight
Pittsburgh Pirates. Are they aware that it’s ok to sign Free Agents now or…?
Deleted Userrr
The Red Sox trading Betts doesn’t mean they lose him for sure.
dynamite drop in monty
No ones ever really gone
nymetsking
The dead speak!
Phanatic 2022
Correct. However, the way boston is cutting payroll and how far off they seem to be on extension numbers it does look that way.
Bruin1012
They are just resetting the lux tax I would bet on it. Once it’s reset they will increase payroll and as long as Mookie’s numbers aren’t too absurd they will stand an excellent chance of signing him if they choose to do so.
Deleted Userrr
I’d say the best chance of any individual team. Even if they do trade him.
Phanatic 2022
Agreed. However, i remember him turning down 200m before his crazy 2018 season and i thought i read he said no to 300m. Even though it is all rumors consensus seems to be he wants to beat trouts contract. It just feels like he is going for the record whoever will give it to him and boston has not stepped up yet. As it stands today. 30 for sale, 20 BX, 17 evoldi, 32 price, 22 Jd… thats 121m for 5. Add in 40+ for betts… just seems like…
Deleted Userrr
@94yankees all probably true but it will still be true even if they don’t trade him.
RunDMC
I love those believing Longoria has value losing out on Donaldson. The fall from Donaldson to Longoria is the Grand Canyon.
CCCTL
It’s giants fans upset the feelgood-falsehope-flavored koolaid they’ve had a standing order for since 2010 doesn’t actually still taste good at 4 years expired.
bigbadjohnny
FEAR the Cubs in 2020
Joe Kerr
nope, they are in hibernation
ChiSoxCity
The cubs should fear Jon Lester on the mound.
James1955
Are the Angels getting a frontline starting pitcher? No they are finishing in 4th place. Are the Padres trading Myers, nobody wants him.
SalaryCapMyth
What front line starter do you have in mind? I don’t know that there is one available even for trade but if you know of one, I would like to know.
ABCD
Here were my questions:
Why not drive to Wisconsin for your cheese?
What MLB player eats the most cheese?
Can we make this the Bartolo Colon memorial chat?
nymetsking
Cut the cheese talk Mrs S.
Joe Kerr
wonder why they aren’t being answered
thetruth 2
Price for Myers makes 0 sense for Boston. Why take on a bad contract when pitching is at least needed?
Price would absolutely get 3/48 in free agency and probably more.
Deleted Userrr
Not straight up but if the Padres throw in some prospects then why not?
Bruin1012
Bloom will wait he will see if anyone overpays for Price if no one does then he trades JBJ and waits out the market.
We are only roughly 6 weeks until spring training games start and if Price shows he is healthy then he will be sought after. My guess is he has already figured out that Price is healthy and highly likely to look good in spring training. It’s a risk but if he does look good in Spring training then teams will line up to trade for him and if all that teams are offering is to pay half his contract with nothing but a lottery ticket then Bloom is probably going to wait it out. That’s my guess we will see what happens. There is no way Bloom moves Price for 3/48 without significant compensation unless he knows Price is damaged goods for sure.
thetruth 2
How are the Twins better than in 2019? They lost players and didn’t add anyone.
cards81
Steve Adams thank you for the chats…but Rusty Kuntz asked you a great question and you totally blew him off…idk but you expressed that “you haven’t given it much thought”….then how about not responding…you are supposedly so full of questions in your chats…just weird you decide to answer a question with “haven’t given it much thought”…well then how about giving it thought or passing on the question…I’m just mad because I thought it was a good question and a respectable one at that..by the way, I’m not Rusty lol
bravesfan88
I was just happy he shared such a great username in Rusty Kuntz with us all..lol Its kind if like Ben Dover, in you read it..Then, take a second look, and ahhh… I see what you did there..lol