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Latest On Max Scherzer

By Steve Adams | July 28, 2021 at 10:44am CDT

As of last night, there were at least eight clubs interested in Nationals ace Max Scherzer, who is open to waiving his no-trade rights but said to have a preference for a West Coast club that has the ability to keep him longer-term.

Scherzer figures to be one of the most talked-about trade candidates in recent memory, but his stay on the market may not go down to the wire like some other stars. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Nationals want to get a framework for a trade in place as quickly as possible, in order to leave enough time to work out the details surrounding Scherzer’s no-trade rights and any compensation he’d require to waive them. MLB.com’s Jon Morosi tweets that some involved in negotiations believe an agreement could come together by tonight.

While Scherzer has been connected to more than a quarter of the league, Rosenthal and Morosi both suggest that the three NL West contenders — the Padres, Dodgers and Giants — are the likeliest destinations at this time. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand suggested something similar yesterday. Both SNY’s Andy Martino and The Athletic’s Jayson Stark, meanwhile, have indicated that Scherzer would not approve a trade to either New York club.

Any of the three NL West contenders make for a sensible landing spot. The Giants hold the best record in Major League Baseball and ought to be motivated to aggressively strengthen their club down the stretch. The Dodgers’ rotation strength has dwindled since the season began, and the Padres are without several key rotation options themselves at the moment.

Of the bunch, only the Giants could acquire Scherzer without incurring any luxury-tax penalization. Scherzer’s deferral-heavy contract comes with an annual luxury hit of just under $30MM, and the prorated remainder of that hit as of this writing would be $10.49MM. (It’d drop to $10.03MM after the deadline.) The Dodgers, already in the top tax bracket for year-one offenders, would pay a 62.5 percent tax on that $10.03MM overage. The Padres are barely over the threshold at the moment and exploring some ambitious ways to drop back below the barrier; at the moment, they’d pay a 20 percent overage penalty.

Scherzer, who turned 37 yesterday, has pitched to a 2.83 ERA with a 35.1 percent strikeout rate (tying a career-high) and a 4.2 percent walk rate in 105 innings this year. He’s playing on a $35MM salary this year in the final season of a seven-year, $210MM contract, though the bulk of that 2021 salary is deferred to 2028. Schezer was scratched from his Saturday start against the Orioles due to a triceps issue, though the Nationals have indicated that an MRI came back clean. He’s listed as the probable starter for Thursday’s game against the Phillies. Of course, that recent health scare only muddies the water as teams try to put together a framework with the Nats.

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  1. Deleted User

    4 years ago

    How many time can MLBTR write the same article before Scherzer is traded?

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    • The Baseball Fan

      4 years ago

      Facts

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    • Omarj

      4 years ago

      I think this article covers more regarding injury, team’s of interest, and update about the situation w both NY teams. But its Max frigging Scherzer. He should get the most attention.

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    • Ben621

      4 years ago

      20

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      • MikeyChop03

        4 years ago

        2110

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    • ChiSox_Fan

      4 years ago

      And then they want contributing subscribers. I’d rather read the ads.

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      • LordD99

        4 years ago

        So you don’t want them to figure out a way to drive traffic and revenue? Have you been forced to sign up for a paid subscription?

        By all means, go click on the ads regularly, but you don’t do that either, do you? You just complain.

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        • Deleted User

          4 years ago

          We’ve found Tim’s alt account

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        • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

          4 years ago

          Where will Max-A-Million land? Pity the poor fool who has to pay for that

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      • johnrealtime

        4 years ago

        So should they post less? Make things up? Not provide any updates about max because every already published something similar. You all are showing your IQ and lack of thinking things through. Just banging your fists on the table complaining about dinner mommy made you

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        • fox471 Dave

          4 years ago

          What’s this “you all?”

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        • johnrealtime

          4 years ago

          Those in the thread, obviously

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    • Ronk325

      4 years ago

      Careful now they might take that as a challenge

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    • ChiSox_Fan

      4 years ago

      The fact that Scherzer wasn’t traded article is due out Friday at 5 PM ET.

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    • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

      4 years ago

      Shame on you Steve Neb. for lamenting on your bread & butter

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    • Albert Belle's corked bat

      4 years ago

      The Ray’s will land him. But yes, the articles do get old.

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    • Finlander

      4 years ago

      Interesting that the article only mentions NL West potential destinations. I can think of 3 teams in the AL East, and at least one or two in the AL West as good fits with the prospects to get it done. Max’s preference might be to eventually land on the west coast for his next contract. But that doesn’t preclude a pennant chase in the AL to finish off this year.

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  2. Simodine

    4 years ago

    Padres, lock it in.

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    • damascusj

      4 years ago

      In Preller we trust

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      • Brew’88

        4 years ago

        Don’t bet on it, Dodgers are adept at buying their way into division titles.

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        • mcdusty49

          4 years ago

          Kind of a funny statement when you actually compare how the Dodgers and Padres current rosters were constructed but ok

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        • Brew’88

          4 years ago

          Highest ave payroll in baseball over last decade

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  3. Benjamin560

    4 years ago

    Make you’re move Seattle!

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    • jamaicajan

      4 years ago

      This would help ease the pain of the past 24 hrs for sure.

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    • RobBoSoxNMariners

      4 years ago

      Can’t even begin to explain how badly I want him in a Mariners uniform

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    • Deleted_User

      4 years ago

      Make you are move Seattle?

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      • dubtastic

        4 years ago

        Lol

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      • dubtastic

        4 years ago

        Lol, don’t u just love homonyms

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  4. bklynny67

    4 years ago

    Literally no new information here. How about we wait to post articles until there’s something actually new from the previous info that’s out there.

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  5. Chris79stl

    4 years ago

    Latest on Mad Max… some teams are trying to get him….

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    • sdbaseballguy

      4 years ago

      and he wants west.

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  6. Ya'll a bunch of salty crybabies

    4 years ago

    Sooooooooo, what is the update exactly?

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  7. NewYorkSoxFan

    4 years ago

    If I’m Scherzer I’m not waiving my no-trade unless I get an extension. Of course, I’m not Scherzer but if this was the case the Nats would want this deal done earlier so that can be worked out. Here’s hoping that today’s the day. My guess – San Fran.

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    • Deleted_User

      4 years ago

      Why? Scherzer isn’t the type of player that gets hosed on the open market. An extension benefits the team a lot more than it does him.

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  8. ExileInLA 2

    4 years ago

    Why aren’t the Angels in on him?

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    • stymeedone

      4 years ago

      Scherzer is wanting a ring this year! Angels are not likely to do that for him.

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      • halos2017

        4 years ago

        Imagine adding Trout, Rendon and Scherzer and being only 5 games out of the playoffs and 62 games left.

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        • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

          4 years ago

          Scherzer is not a magic wand

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        • BlueSkies_LA

          4 years ago

          No but he keeps one in his back pocket.

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        • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

          4 years ago

          That’s not a magic wand in his back pocket, it’s a huge bulging wallet filled with cash. He’s good, just not the game shaker he once was.

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    • halos2017

      4 years ago

      Angels always love being a mystery team flying under the radar.

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      • Chief Two Hands

        4 years ago

        Perennial losing seasons doesn’t equate to a mystery…just a poorly run organization doing its usual thing.

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    • gbs42

      4 years ago

      Why would he accept a trade to the Angels when several other more competitive teams also are after him?

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      • padam

        4 years ago

        Because the Angels are known for giving out huge contracts after they’ve performed.

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        • Deleted_User

          4 years ago

          @padam He can sign a huge contract with the Angels in the offseason. If there’s mutual interest. Until then, makes sense to play out the season with an actual contender.

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    • LordD99

      4 years ago

      Well, he’s a quality pitcher who would help them. That’s my guess why they’re not interested.

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    • circaflex

      4 years ago

      Its a tough one; I had this discussion last night with a few friends of mine but the Angels are only 5 out of the Wild card, adding mad Max probably gets them there (along with Trout coming back and Rendon). I guess the only hurdle would be, if the Angels dont make the playoffs or are knocked out within the first round, they potentially give up a few quality prospects for nothing (unless an extension is signed). I dont know if Scherzer is a long term solution for the Angels, all of their previous major deals with aging players have not really worked out. So there could be some hesitation because he wants an extension as part of this potential trade.

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      • halos2017

        4 years ago

        Older players that they have messed up on have been hitters. I say give a 2 year extension plus option for third based on starts made in the first two years.

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        • circaflex

          4 years ago

          CJ Wilson comes to mind.

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    • dirkg

      4 years ago

      1) It would make sense if they work with Boras on a trade and immediate extension. They need him even more next year as the de facto ace and take the pressure off Shohei.

      2) The bullpen is in dire need of fresh arms. They have to pull in some bullpen help to have any chance of the playoffs.

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      • halos2017

        4 years ago

        Both points valid and I agree with you.

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      • Deleted_User

        4 years ago

        @dirkg Would make more sense to keep their prospects and then throw money at him in FA this offseason.

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    • Deleted_User

      4 years ago

      Because they aren’t contending and he’s a rental.

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  9. dshires4

    4 years ago

    Latest on Max Scherzer: he’s still breathing.

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    • MyWhiteSoxAreDirty

      4 years ago

      Fingers crossed he doesn’t pull a Daryl Kyle

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      • dshires4

        4 years ago

        As much as I love dark humor… oof!

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  10. DarkSide830

    4 years ago

    please trade him before tomorrow, or have the Phillies get a guy for that day. cant stand to see Scherzer vs VV.

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    • Captain Dunsel

      4 years ago

      Scherzer may insist on waiting to repay Girardi.

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  11. bklynny67

    4 years ago

    How about we wait for new into before posting the same article

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  12. JerseyShoreScore

    4 years ago

    I’m thinking a Joey Bart centered trade will do it for the Giants! This is after the Dodgers cheap out and refuse to include Ruiz!

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    • Gmen777

      4 years ago

      I think the only chance the Giants include Bart for a rental is IF the Dodgers have a package centered around Ruiz and the Giants want to block them at all costs. I don’t see the Giants dealing Bart for any rental tbh…BUT I’d rather it be for Scherzer than Bryant

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      • giantsphan12

        4 years ago

        Gmen, I agree that if it’s a one for one, I’d have to take Max over Bryant. However, the article on Bryant says the Giants won’t trade Bart for a single high-end rental. I think a trade for Bryant, AND, Kimbrel (for Bart) would be pretty good for us. I have a hard time trusting that Rogers and McGee can anchor the back end all the way down the stretch. Adding Kimbrel would be huge (and we’d have him for next year too). Next 36 hours should be rather interesting!!!

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    • Chief Two Hands

      4 years ago

      “Well, maybe I don’t use my exclamation points as haphazardly as you do.”

      “It was a damp and chilly afternoon, so I decided to put on my sweatshirt!”

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      • Colt 45

        4 years ago

        Thank you Karen!!!!!

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    • Simodine

      4 years ago

      I doubt Bart will be traded for a rental same with Ruiz. Teams just don’t trade that high of a prospect for rentals anymore. My guess is a package of prospects in the 5-20 range.

      Perhaps 1 team is willing to ad a little better prospect with less volume. You also don’t know what the Nats prefer. They may want a volume of prospects.

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      • Chief Two Hands

        4 years ago

        One difference between the two is that Ruiz is kind of blocked by Smith and, to a lesser degree, Barnes, but with Posey aging, the Giants will likely need help behind the plate sooner rather than later. So I think the Giants would be more hesitant to move Bart than the Dodgers would be to move Ruiz. I don’t know if either team is willing to make that kind of trade, but I think Ruiz is more expendable than Bart given the current catcher situations for their respective organizations.

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        • Gmen777

          4 years ago

          I do expect the Dodgers would be more willing to pull the trigger for sure. Giants have Bailey in the system and I’d feel comfortable with Posey being the main catcher for another year maybe even two

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        • sacball

          4 years ago

          Posey’s option will probably turn into a 2-3 year deal, by that time one of Genoves/Bailey should be ready

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  13. VonPurpleHayes

    4 years ago

    Can he please be traded tonight so the Phillies don’t face him tomorrow? Thanks.

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    • DarkSide830

      4 years ago

      at least we have TA to face him…oh wait

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      • Colt 45

        4 years ago

        savage

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      • VonPurpleHayes

        4 years ago

        lol too soon! I’m not even over it yet.

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  14. Tom Price

    4 years ago

    He’s too weak to handle NY. Clear as day.

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    • gbs42

      4 years ago

      So glad someone chimed in with this BS take…

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    • sdbaseballguy

      4 years ago

      Too smart

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    • Gmen777

      4 years ago

      Or the NY teams aren’t very good this year? Yankees probably don’t make the playoffs and the Mets aren’t a threat to the Giants, Dodgers, Padres or Brewers

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    • Big phil

      4 years ago

      Absolutely can’t handle NYC ..that’s ok go weak i mean west…Giants would be best fit Dodgers to inconsistent have too many holes. And I don’t care if the Padres put George Washington on the field they are not winning anything. Unless they put their wife’s or girlfriends to distract the other team. Great city cursed sports town hence former charges and Padres please…

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    • brave from the woods

      4 years ago

      Maybe fewer players desire to be part of the circus that is NY. Could be all kinds of factors.

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  15. ctguy

    4 years ago

    The earlier article said that both NY teams and Boston were interested but it doesn’t sound like he wants any of those locations. If he goes anywhere it looks like West coast.

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    • Chief Two Hands

      4 years ago

      Thanks for that recap.

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  16. g55s

    4 years ago

    If a team trades for Scherzer, they are responsible for the deferred money?

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    • rexastangers

      4 years ago

      Unless it’s worked into the trade agreement, but it’s unlikely it happens. Looking at the previous players trades with deferred money, Griffey Jr for example, red traded him to White Sox, but Cincy is the team still paying him (through 2024).

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      • g55s

        4 years ago

        Thanks. I couldn’t imagine a team picking up 105 mill

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    • BlueSkies_LA

      4 years ago

      According to previous articles, no, that money was deferred from earlier seasons and would still be owed by the Nationals.

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  17. CuddyFox

    4 years ago

    I still think that Max is heading to the midwest instead of the west coast. The only reason people say west coast is to gain hype.

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    • canyon2129

      4 years ago

      I somewhat agree. The Chicago White Sox owner, Reinsdorf, I think would go for this, more than any other. His time is now. Very possible.

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      • MyWhiteSoxAreDirty

        4 years ago

        Starting pitching is a strength for the White Sox… Trea Turner would be the Nat I’d rather the WS go after

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    • Chief Two Hands

      4 years ago

      Maybe the West Coast is mentioned because it was reported that Scherzer’s desire to be traded there came directly from him. Just a thought…

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      • canyon2129

        4 years ago

        That means nothing. Best package wins. This is not hard.

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        • Gmen777

          4 years ago

          Actually Scherzer picks what teams to waive his NTC to. If the Royals offered Bobby Witt Jr. it wouldn’t matter because Scherzer almost certainly wouldn’t okay the trade

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        • canyon2129

          4 years ago

          I agree contractual language must be adhered to.

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        • Chief Two Hands

          4 years ago

          If Scherzer prefers to go to the West Coast, it is absolutely relevant. To say it “means nothing” is ridiculous. Apparently the NTC is difficult to understand for certain individuals, though.

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  18. StPeteStingRays

    4 years ago

    Orioles swoop in last minute and get Max. Mancini to Nats….
    Jk

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  19. Central Valley

    4 years ago

    Maybe Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are heading to the same team? A bigger trade package?

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    • StPeteStingRays

      4 years ago

      Yep, to the Yankees for Refsnyder and some pigeons.

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      • Deleted User

        4 years ago

        Don’t forget an Andujar/Frazier package.

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  20. kripes-brewers

    4 years ago

    The Crew has to think about making sure Max doesn’t end up with one of the stronger teams. I realize it’s a huge stretch and a starting pitcher isn’t exactly a perceived need at the moment, but it sure would be a statement, and would keep her m away from one of those tough West Coast clubs… a fella can dream

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    • StPeteStingRays

      4 years ago

      I feel the same way about the Rays acquiring him for the same reason of keeping him away from rivals. Good luck in the Scherzer Sweepstakes!

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  21. junkmale

    4 years ago

    He’s going to end up a Dodger and replace Bauer, and everyone outside LA/OC will be annoyed.

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  22. Fernando Tatis Jr

    4 years ago

    Fears Daniel Camarena….GO Padres, La Doghairs sux.

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  23. BGE

    4 years ago

    The Padres are probably the most inclined out of the west to give their top prospect, they’re hell bent on beating the Dodgers.. Zaidi and Friedman are cut from the same cloth so they’ll be less prone to over pay. I will say most times then not the returns are less than we imagine.

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    • OldSaltUSNR

      4 years ago

      An 8 week rental doesn’t bring the Nats a top prospect, even if he’s Max Scherzer. It just doesn’t work that way. A good prospect, maybe, but not a top 40. A good relief pitcher with 2 or more years of control remaining, about right..

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      • BGE

        4 years ago

        Oh I completely agree that these trades often don’t end with the prospects being discussed

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    • BlueSkies_LA

      4 years ago

      Any team that successfully trades for or signs a player “overpays” for him, by definition.

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  24. circaflex

    4 years ago

    I am thinking Max ends up with the Dodgers

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  25. Casey F'n Ryback

    4 years ago

    Wait, he has health issues? That’s a prerequisite for anyone joining the Angels. They should trade for him, pay for his Tommy John and 2 year extension all while he never sees the field. Perfect!

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  26. OldSaltUSNR

    4 years ago

    37 years old, has had both groin and triceps issues over the last week or so, and he’s an eight week rental for which the National’s will want a mint in exchange.

    I’m OK with Preller kicking the tires on this one, but as good as Scherzer is, the risk isn’t worth breaking the bank over. If EITHER health issue recurs, Scherzer could be down for a month, i.e. the month for which he was traded to help win games. The Pads have already done a “Clevinger”, given up high level talent for a guy who pitched, what, one or two games, before TJ surgery?

    If Scherzer remains healthy, he could help win a W.S. for certain. But at what price, and what does a team lose if he’s unable to answer the bell? Preller gave up a lot of talent to secure Clevinger. I wouldn’t want to see him do that from an every thinner farm system, two years in a row.

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  27. Jordan 5

    4 years ago

    As much as i would love to see the dodgers get scherzer, the dodgers need hitters. They can’t score. Ya ya betts and seager will be back but who knows if they will be the same players coming back. Bellinger is just flat lost. This is the player he is. He’s not the player in his rookie year so time to re evaluate and get some hitters

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    • BlueSkies_LA

      4 years ago

      This team has problems in just about every department right now and it doesn’t look very fixable on the trade market.

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    • Chief Two Hands

      4 years ago

      You could not be more wrong., Jordan 5. You are talking about a team that currently has only 2/5. of its original starting rotation able to pitch right now, with three starts out of five basically relying heavily on the bullpen eating too many innings and you think that the offense is more of a weakness? First of all, just dismissing the return of Seager and Betts is ridiculous. Also, they will be adding to a lineup that includes Taylor, Muncy, Turner, Smith and Pollock, all of which have been producing at a high level at the plate.

      Furthermore, if you want to mention a currently injured Dodger that may be cause for some concern, look to pitching with Kershaw’s injury. I am not overly concerned about him at this point, but he is certainly more of a question mark than Seager or Betts. No, the Dodgers do not need offense, they need pitching, plain and simple, even if Bellinger doesn’t turn it around at the plate, (which he very well may as he seemed to be finding his groove before having to sit out again briefly). Who knows if Lux will heat up upon his return, but even if those two guys don’t contribute much at the plate, the Dodgers are stacked on offense. Also, getting Seager, Betts and Lux back means they won’t have to start guys like Neuse, Raley, And CKinney. Pitching is clearly their area of need, and it isn’t even close.

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      • Chief Two Hands

        4 years ago

        McKinney*

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      • BlueSkies_LA

        4 years ago

        Agreed that pitching is priority 1a, but offense is arguably priority 1b. At least in offense, reinforcements should be coming soon, without trades. But it’s bad right now. Terrible, more like.

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        • Chief Two Hands

          4 years ago

          It would be nice to get an offensive piece just to strengthen the bench, but they desperately need pitching. Obviously, they need another strong SP, but I think they need to improve the pen, as well. Pitching needs to be improved, the offense doesn’t. IMO that is glaringly obvious. Just getting Neuse, Raley and McKinney out of the starting lineup (and replacing them with Seager, Betts and Lux) would fix the offense. Those guys shouldn’t be on the roster, let alone starting at all.

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  28. iRiE-G

    4 years ago

    He’s going to San Diego

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  29. 2020vision

    4 years ago

    Preller has to be the favorite to get this done. Offer Gore and Brandon Valenzuela, along with Hosmer and give Scherzer a 2-year extension worth $55Million with a 3rd year option/buyout and no trade clause. I can’t see L.A. or S.F. nearing that deal.

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    • Deleted_User

      4 years ago

      @2020vision that won’t get it done. The Nats aren’t taking back any bad contracts in a Scherzer trade. And I’d honestly rather keep Gore and just sign Scherzer in the offseason.

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      • 2020vision

        4 years ago

        @RemovePitcherWinsFromTheRecordBooks, if the Padres don’t get Scherzer, they end up watching the World Series on TV this year. Unless Snell and Paddack somehow remember how to pitch, this staff is too short for a series and dicey for a one wild card game. The only other way out of this mess is to go get Gallo and Kris Bryant and hope to win games by a score of 10 to 9. I’m kidding of course, sort of…

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        • Deleted_User

          4 years ago

          They can get Scherzer without giving up Gore. No one else is offering a Gore-esque prospect for a 2-month rental.

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        • Big phil

          4 years ago

          The Padres will be watching the world series on TV like every year max wants to play on the weak side i mean west side no heart can’t play with the mets or Yankees soft mid west guy

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        • 2020vision

          4 years ago

          RemovePitcherWinsFromTheRecordBooks understood. Only include Gore if it means Scherzer is signed to an extension thru 2023. Gore is now the 84th rated prospect by Baseball America and appears to be rotting on the vine.

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  30. mgomrjsurf

    4 years ago

    Morsi said on Video on his Twitter either by end of night or tomorrow morning gone in a Trade then Berrios.

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