TODAY: It “looks promising” that Hosmer and the Cubs might work out an agreement, Heyman tweets.
DECEMBER 30: Free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer is “on the radar” of the Cubs and Orioles, per a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Hosmer is a free agent after being released by the Red Sox earlier this off-season.
2022 was a challenging year for Hosmer. He was hitting .272/.336/.391 for the Padres at the deadline when they made their move to acquire Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the Nationals. Hosmer was originally part of the return going to Washington, but he exercised his limited no-trade clause to veto that deal. The Padres pushed ahead and ultimately sent Luke Voit to the Nationals instead, and flipped Hosmer (and his remaining salary bar the league minimum) to Boston with prospects Corey Rosier and Max Ferguson in exchange for Jay Groome.
Things didn’t pan out in Boston, as Hosmer hit .244/.320/.311 over 50 plate appearances before landing on the injured list with lower back inflammation and missing the remainder of the season. Given San Diego were paying almost all of his salary, there seemed a chance that Hosmer would remain with Boston in some capacity moving forward. However, the team DFA’d him earlier this month, opening up first base for rookie Triston Casas. There were reports that the Red Sox were trying to trade him prior to the DFA, but they evidently found little interest and Hosmer ultimately found his way back onto the open market.
While it’s been a slightly rocky road for Hosmer lately, and his eight-year, $144MM deal with the Padres has not panned out as planned, he can still be a productive player for a lot of teams. That’s particularly true when considering the fact that the Padres are still on the hook for his $13MM salaries over the next three seasons, and any new team would only have to pay him the league minimum rate for any time spent on the active roster.
Since 2020, Hosmer has slashed .271/.335/.407 with 29 home runs, good for a wRC+ 107. That’s a bit of a drop off from his best years but still represents an above-average player. He’s sacrificed a bit of power in that time, but has lowered his strikeout rate a bit from previous seasons.
The Orioles do make a fair bit of sense as a landing spot for Hosmer. As things stand, the right-handed Ryan Mountcastle is slated to handle the bulk of the reps at first base, with no clear option at DH. Hosmer, a left-handed hitter, could give them another first base/DH option to deepen their lineup, and provide manager Brandon Hyde with another option to tweak the lineup depending on matchups. With a young roster looking to take the next step towards contention, adding a World Series-winning veteran like Hosmer certainly wouldn’t hurt in the clubhouse either.
The Cubs also make sense as an option for Hosmer. They’ve already been linked with free agent first base options Trey Mancini and Dominic Smith this winter, so it comes as no surprise that Hosmer would be on their radar as well. The Cubs have been busy this winter, but Matt Mervis and Patrick Wisdom stand as the likeliest in-house candidates to man first base/DH in 2023, so adding a bona fide first baseman like Hosmer makes plenty of sense.
While both the Cubs and Orioles do make sense for Hosmer, it’s worth noting that there’s a fair few teams that would make some sense on paper, particularly at the minimal cost. The Cubs and Orioles do, however, present as two teams that have a clear path to regular playing time for Hosmer and are aiming to compete in 2023.
Hosmer’s the s#!++y gift that keeps on giving.
If you’re planing on contending, you’re not considering Hosmer.
At league minimum, many teams would be interested. The Cubs could use the veteran leadership.
Even if you’re not planning on contending, you’re not considering boston. Cite to Boston.
He has league average numbers at the plate. Most concerning is his declining defense.
Sounds like a good DH for a bottomfeeding NL team like Miami without entrenched bad contract dh-only types
I don’t understand this hatred towards Eric Hosmer? Yeah he got overpaid and them some. He’s not a bad baseball player and once upon a time led the Royals to back to back world seires winning the last one in 2015? I don’t understand why everyone hates on this dude so much? Did he say some derogatory things or something i missed perhaps?
He’s always been thought of as overrated by the sabre crowd.
Hosmer really was overrated. That’s entirely fair. He was part of a team construct. He made bank on his image and what a lot of people thought they were seeing. It’s like buying Ringo Starr and thinking you’re getting the Beatles.
He’s not without value. He always had more value as a Royals s*x symbol to their female fan base than what his actual on field value was.
Holy Smokes!!!
Well hopefully my NL favorite Cubs can nab him. I always liked Hosmer, who grew up a big Yankee’s fan upstate NY.
I believe he grew up in Florida. Definitely not upstate.
Hosmer is from Florida. His mother is Cuban.
Hopefully my IL favorite Mud Hens can nab him. Hosmer grew up a big Tigers fan in the Upper Peninsula. His mother is a Yooper.
I hope my team the Nippon Ham Fighters sign him. He grew up in Nimagupo and has been a huge fan ever since he was a shounen.
Sorry, friend, Hosmer grew up loving the Marlins
Hosmer grew up in Florida. He said he rooted for the Yankees:
espn.com/video/clip/_/id/13977619
Maybe you dont know whom you’re referring y. Cuz hosmer is from miami
C’mon, GM Ms. Kimberly Ng … Help Eric Hosmer decide here !!…He loves the MARLINS since childhood. We need a good-hitting first baseman (besides Cooper who we all know is injury-prone, big time), Plus San Diego pays the largest chunk of his upcoming salaries… A no-brainer !!.
Theoretically the $17,000,000 per year that SD is paying Hosmer was a guaranteed contract, and he was released, so Hosmer can make a new contract with the new team for whatever he can get. Said another wave, the new team will have to outbid other suitors as if the $50,000,000+ contract does not exist, because for the purposes of the new contract it is irrelevant.
@JC#1: Huh?
@JC, teams can only offer him the veterans minimum til his contract is over. That portion will b subtracted from what the Padres are on the hook.
Not how it works.
If you need a good hitting 1B, how did Hosmer name get in the conversation?
I am guessing there are more than two teams with the DH in both leagues now. Just saying.
Have him play left field for Texas. The other two guys in the outfield can make up for any potential defensive lapses.
Lol
He is basically free so no risk in bringing him in.
this is why im surprised the sox let him go? Cases is not proven yet…I get they needed roster space tho.
Roster space ? More like just the next dumb move Red Sox made. Pretty sure their gm is a yankee spy
Its his bad attitude which has followed him to every team he has been on. Why would you want somebody who will complain about playing time and not a good clubhouse presence? The redsox let him go because they are better without him then what he provides a team.
ARC 2 that is just not true.
Padre players lives Hosmer and still talk about Joe great of a teammate he was.
Where did you get the idea that he was a bad teammate?
The Padres players nearly revolted in 2021 when talk first started about trading Hosmer.
I think you are exaggerating a bit there. A couple of the leaders were outspoken against moving Hosmer in the 2021-2022 offseason, but not to the point of a revolt.
Dear Jed Hoyer—-No .please no—we would rather have the ghost of Bill Buckner at 1b then Hosmer.
From Cubs fans everywhere.
Buckner had a pretty except for that muck up in the World Series. A shame the one play defined his career.
Buckner was very good as a Dodger to be sure.
Agreed. I loved Billy Buckner when he was a Cub. Even though he had two bad legs and is dead, I still would play him over Hosmer. Hell, I would rather have Ronnie Woo-Woo at 1B then Hosmer.
Buckner
Over 2700 hits with 0.289 average
174 HRs and 183 SBs
1077 runs and 1208 RBIs
NL Batting Title in 1980 and All-Star in 1981
From 1972 to 1982 (11 years) Buckner hit over 0.300 in 7 of those 11 years
What an intelligent discourse you have provided by insulting me because you have a different opinion.
Eric Hosmer is just another version of Frank Schwindel or Mike Olt type of placeholder. Might as well go get Larry Biittner or Richie Hebner back, along with Matt Stairs.
Hebner and Biittner..two of my faves. Went to see the Tigers play the White Sox at the old Comiskey one night mainly to see Hebner. Harold Baines hit three HRs the last one being a salami to dead center.
What a travesty that Reinsdorf had that park torn down.
Leave Matt Stairs outta this! The boy could rake!
@the natural:
The travesty isn’t the old park being torn down, the true travesty is that the Taxpayers are paying to build and maintain Reinsdorfs new park.
Good ol’ Ronnie Woo-Woo!
It really only defined his career in the minds of the media and the casual fan base. Buckner was a very good first baseman for a long time back in the day. He verges on the Hall of the Very Good over his career in that era. Plus, he had a great porn stache…
Agree- sick and tired of casual fans who never saw Buckner play deride him because of that one play. Sheep will be sheep.
Yes they will, in everything in life atm.
I really don’t get this sentiment. Buckner made an error that cost them the World Series. Hosmer’s fielding percentage as a first baseman is right at the league average. Are we talking about speed or range here for this comparison?
Degrom, the error was McNamara’s. Billy Buck was a borderline HOF player who had to get shots in both ankles every game and ice before and after each game. If it wasn’t for his August and September in 86, there would not have been the Henderson heroics against the Angels never mind the brutal ending to the WS. Also remember the Sox had a lead in game seven early when Evans homered so how can you say it was Buckner who lost the series? I also still blame Gedman as much or more than Stanley for the WP that in my book was a PB.
I have no clue. I watched MLB Network when I had it. I wasn’t even born at that time.
Horrible sequence. I give Mookie credit for hopping out of the way. But yeah, Buckner had literally nothing to do with the loss.
@dewey: Two problems with the Red Sox in ’86: Schiraldi and Stanley stunk, and the Red Sox were destined to choke. They always did pre-2004, so something had to happen.
Oh my god. Please Elias, just say no. I’d have rather kept Lewin Diaz. I’d rather play a small child at first. I’d rather the position just be completely empty and the fielders have to run the ball over to get an out. I’m vibing with that Michael Scott “no” gif right now. Don’t make me into a Nationals fan. That’d just be awkward with this user name
I would rather gambled on Moustakas, but I would be satisfied with Hosmer
Heck Orioles should sign both
Both are lottery tickets
Reunite em in small market Baltimore ? Love it !
Moustakas got 18 mill to play for the Reds next season.
Mikey, he’s getting paid but was released and any team signing him owes the veteran’s minimum.
The Moose is loose and you can have him.
As a Jays fan, you guys really have no use for either of these guys. Red Sox and Reds cast offs has beens aren’t something you need.
But if you do sign them, I’ll appreciate the help.
Absolutely. Someone else is footing the bill and if they don’t cut it in spring ball, just release them.
No clear DH for the Orioles? Have they never heard of Anthony Santander?
Santander will play RF.
Stowers gonna get a lot Reps in OF too, before Cowser comes up later in the season. Plus there’s Frenchie, and McKenna. OF/DH options abound.
Oh yeah, Adam Frazier too for OF reps.
Probably will get more starts at DH than RF. You don’t follow the Orioles it appears.
Such a Homer, Red lol
Santander can play RF
Who would start if Santander DH’d
Stowers will play. Hays will play RF while Vavra gets a few looks in LF. Frazier will probably play some LF too.
There’s options. We’ll definitely see some platooning this year.
Jed I think offer Eric Hosmer a 3 year contract @ 90 Million total payoff will get. Get it done Jed If you need Tommy R can help
I want Mertz to have the ability to win a starting job as 1B or DH in Spring Training.
But I am open to the Cubs considering Hosmer at the league minimum salary.
1 Hoerner 2B
2 Suzuki LF
3 Swanson SS
4 Happ RF
5 Mertz 1B-DH
6 Hosmer 1B-DH
7 Wisdom 3B
8 Bellinger CF
9 Gomes/Barnhart C
Super-sub Morel
Padres had him for parts of five years, and got an aggregate of 3.7 BWAR, for which they have/will pay nearly $140M. Few baseball deals were this bad. He’s a 1WAR player now, getting older, maybe capable of a hot month or so, but wow.
There are PLENTY of worse contracts in baseball history than Hosmer’s! Just ask Chris Davis …
And Josh Hamilton, and there are others, but Hosmer’s is very bad
Hosmer was over-compensated as the first real free agent SD signed.
James Shields was a pretty real signing for them
That deal was stupid when it was signed. I don’t remember anyone thinking it was a great signing. We all knew it wasnt gonna age well.
This is precisely why I wish fans didn’t know player salaries. It’s nobody’s business except the owner and the player. Hosmer put up average stats the past few years, but all the amateur accountants around here think he was horrible because he wasn’t living up to his salary.
Hosmer gets paid the same if he sits at home or plays. I see him hanging them up.
The only thing Hosmer would provide for the Orioles is a proven backup at 1B. I’d rather use McCann or Rutchsman to backup Mountcastle, DH Santander every day and roll the dice on Stowers and Vavra until Cowser is ready. I don’t think Hosmer’s bat adds anything at this point.
I would rather see the Orioles bring back Trey Mancini than sign Hosmer.
I loved Trey but he’s too expensive for the O’s unfortunately. I just wish the O’s would spend to lock up Adley and some kids before we see a $500MM contract being offered by the Mets that resets the market again.
Lock up Gunnar. Probably better to get what you can from a Catcher before he gets old and take the pick when he walks on his QO.
Mancini and Hosmer would both detract from the team.
Hoz might be alright for a look. Mountcastle can’t be the only 1B. Santander could potentially get those too. It’s a free roll on Hoz at the league minimum. I’d be fine with it but don’t expect much. Beats having Tyler Nevin soak up abs should an injury occur.
Then pay the minimum to Stowers, Vavra or Westburg or just about anybody if you need to cover ABs during injury. Clogging the roster with Hosmer – who has not hit well for a 1B since his KC days in 2017 – is akin to re-signing Odor or Aguilar. Hosmer is an aging defensive liability whose biggest asset is that his huge salary is being paid by other teams. The roster spot would be better filled by an athletic, versatile player with room to grow. I can’t imagine starting both Frazier and Has-beenmer on the right side of the infield while letting the minor league talent die on the vine.
Cubs 1B in 2022 had an 86 OPS+.
MLB 1B had an average of a 107 OPS+.
Hosmer had a 108 OPS+.
As of today 31 year old Wisdom is penciled in at 1B. He had a 102 OPS+ last season.
Mervis was an undrafted FA after being a 4 year senior at Duke and is going into his age 25 season. He has not played a game in the majors yet. I don’t think he has even played a game in major league camp in spring training yet. He has rocketed up the minor leagues in 2021-2022, but in no way does that mean he is ready to take over 1B in the majors. He is not even on the 40 man roster yet.
Hosmer is a proven above average hitter and will cost the minimum.
If Mervis comes into major league camp and impresses then he gets a roster spot and Hosmer backs him up at 1B for the major league minimum. If not, the Cubs have an above average hitter at 1B for the major league minimum. This is not a hard decision.
He’s still a pretty good player and cheap with the Padres picking up the majority of his salary. I would be surprised if he didn’t get a chance with someone.
Rays could use hosmer
Simon,
Am I reading it right? Boston only became responsible for the minimum yet I read the story the opposite way).
Unclemike wake up! Unclemike wake up! Cmon wake up from this nightmare!
Unless the Cubs are convinced that Mervis is another year away this is a click bait story because trolls love stories that have Cubs in the headlines.
Even though the Cubs need to become more left handed per Jed, if Mervis is going to contribute (or be given the chance) it makes little sense to add another left handed hitting first baseman especially when another option is Bellinger, also left handed.
Offensively, they have enough Hosmer like, mediocre choices already to occupy a DH spot..
The only point that Hosmer can bring is that he is at the league minimum but would cost another 40 man spot at least until the date when players (Roberts/Canario among them) can placed on the 60 day IL.
Not sure of the rules—if he can be invited as a non roster invitee—fine, but if he’s considered major league and takes up a roster spot—no thanks.
Yeah the roster spot is the other part of the equation that I don’t see the cubs doing this. The price is right though! They should be fine going with what they have in house for now. Now if we get that spot where the guys can be moved back to the 60-day and he’s still available. He’d be worth signing then.
Clickbait? Lotta smoke so far between the Homser, Smith, and Abreu stories over the past few months. They almost certainly are considering adding a 1B.
Dark—-I tried to qualify my statement. I agree with you, yes, the Cubs are looking at first basemen…especially with this week’s DFA of both Rivas and Higgins BUT unless they don’t think Mervis is ready Hosmer doesn’t make sense…he’s not a platoon situation player with Mervis, he’s not a good enough offensive, nor defensive player to interchange at DH with anyone and really isn’t good enough to sacrifice a 40 man spot with anybody.
His only plus is the minimum salary requirement.
I’d buy in more if the headline said “Mancini”. That gives a natural platoon with Mervis (if they believe he can make the jump).
My gut says he goes with “mystery team.”
You would think Hosmer would prioritize finding a club with a smaller park he could actually hit some home runs in…..
Why wouldn’t he fit in Colorado?
Cubs bullpen as of today:
Alzolay- RH Closer
Hughes-LH closer
Estrada -Future closer-maybe now
Boxberger
Heuer- June
Jensen-?
Leiter Jr- He was decent short man last year
Rodriguez- iffy
Rucker- ok
Thompson- long man
Wick- Not my favorite
Host of young guys- ?
I would still think that money spent on a bad 1B would be better spent on a decent arm like Chafin.
Hosmer costs 700,000 for a year
Chafin will cost 8-9 million on a 2-3 year contract
I would like both. Of course, Chafin would be the most important get, bring back the Sheriff.
Chafin and Alzolay as co-closers would be good
He’s pretty much free. Why not? If he sucks then you just dump him.
I don’t know what planet you guys live on, But the Veterans minimum salary for 2022 is 4.41 million and it’s sure to increase especially with all the money being thrown around. he would have to be paid at least that if he makes the team. Still want him?
If you are correct, that would change my view. I am assuming that Cubs would only be responsible for the major league minimum salary of $720,000.
@Unclemike1526. The minimum MLB salary in 2023 is 720k. I don’t know where you came up with 4.41 million except that was the average mlb salary in 2022
That’s not accurate. League minimum is 700 k. That’s what the cubs would pay.
The League minimum is 700. The VETERANS minimum is 4.41 million which HOSMER IS. He’s a VETERAN. WAKE UP!
If he signs a minor league deal with an invite to ST they can pay him whatever they want. HE STILL THINKS HE’S GOOD so he’s waiting for a ML deal which I wouldn’t give him on a bet. They don’t need him around as he takes AB’s away from real players. He’s stunk for multiple years. I just have no idea why you people want him around especially since he’s a clubhouse problem from what I’ve heard. Please stop.
You are incorrect.
@Unclemike1526 Just scroll down to retained salary.
spotrac.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/payroll/
@unclemike-Never heard of this before and just google searched for it but nothing… I guess it only exists in clown minds?
Lol his salary is paid by the padres minus the league minimum and there’s no such thing as a veterans minimum.
We aren’t in the NBA!
I assume you have used Google and figured out you were completely wrong? Thanks for the the cap lock mature response.
Well I’ll admit I was wrong. I swore at one time there was a clause in the CBA for a veterans minimum salary. Maybe it doesn’t apply to guys who are making more from other teams. IDK. I don’t care if you pay him 50,000 a year, He’d be overpaid. I just hope he signs somewhere else so I don’t have to hear his name anymore. Just hearing it and I start to gag. Apologies to all.
There is no veterans minimum period.
That’s why you see vets making all different salaries. 800K, 1.5MM. Doesn’t matter. Minimum is the same for all.
Hosmer will likely experience an offensive uptick with the shift rule–he hits many grounders to the right side. But he is a terrible defender. Just awful.
Why?
My question exactly. Well said Henry!
Hosmer and Moustakas were always fun to watch play side by side on the Royals together. Both are former shells of themselves now. Hosmer is still a nice depth piece to a team looking to get a cheap first basemen that can still put up decent enough numbers to not be DFAd
Right up the do nothing Orioles ally. This team will do absolutely nothing all winter except miniscule moves like adding a guy for next to nothing. I said back in October they would do nothing all winter and so far that’s all I see.
If I was him I would be looking for some place overseas to play. You’re getting paid no matter what and you already have a ring, so why not get paid big money to get to play in/ travel around Japan or something. And you’ll probably end up being one of the best players in whatever league you play in. It’s not like he’s going to be getting picked up by a WS contender.
Man, that really excites the teams and their fans.
They both must really need someone that grounds out to second five times a game.
I’d be ok with if it means our #7 hitter is getting 5 at bats a game!
The Cubs should pass let someone young get the At-bats
The Cubs should pick up Hosmer and use him as a lefty DH and an emergency/spot starter at first base if Mervis struggles or gets injured. He’s always made good contact and has cut down on his strikeouts over the years and his OBP will play and without the shift, those numbers should get better. The Cubs are known for having a great clubhouse and if Hosmer is a problem clubhouse guy, I think he would get with the program. If you need a right-handed bat in the lineup facing a lefty, put Wisdom at first and Morel at 3rd and DH Mervis and use Hosmer as the first Lefty pinch hitter off the bench in late inning situations. We’ve got about eight good starters now so, there is plenty of pitching that can trickle down into strengthening middle and late inning relief pitching. I think the Cubs with this one last move have a very solid and competitive roster. There’s your solution, and I hope you’re listening Jed. Now let’s go win the division Cubbies!
I would rather have Mancini due to him being a righty but Hosmer is a good backup plan until Mervis gets acclimated to the big leagues.
The Jays could use a lefty bat to DH/backup 1B plus he’s available at league minimum if I read correctly. Good character guy to help lead as well.
I don’t buy that good character guy thing with him. I feel like that’s a narrative to make up for his lack of on field production with some sort of other intangible value.
I think he could be a good cub. With the shift rules this season. And the schedule going totally out of whack. I think hosmer could total still bring production to the table.
Hosmer is bad, but he can EASILY provide plus value at league minimum pay. Easy decision to take a chance on him with the shift rule coming, dude could be a legitimate .290 hitter that will give you a professional at bat every time.
I can remember a few years back when the Cubs were a large-market team….
Cubbies bound.
The O’s franchise is looking better and better with Mike Elias and Sig Mejdal behind it. To take DFA’d guys, gave them playing time and are now trade targets – smart move by Mike and Sig. Hoping Mike and Sig can get the O’s back into contention every year – as an O’s fan, when hope springs eternal… but it is looking optimistic with the farm system in place – Grayson Rodriguez coming up this year – I would prefer to see the O’s get another consistent solid innings guy if the decimal is right – if not, the farm should show another one ready to go that’s waiting for an opportunity. As far as Hosmer, I would rather see Mountcastle keep getting opportunities to play that position – and they can bring up someone from within and rotate the DH slot with who they have already on the roster. It’ll be an interesting year for the O’s and O’s fans. Looking forward to see what happens with a full year of some of these top prospects on the big league roster.
O’s are up and coming, I hope their FO doesnt muck it up. Their fan base deserves quality after so many years wandering the wasteland.
A 108 OPS+ hitter going to a division rival of a team that cut him would play really well. Hosmer would be a good, cheap fit and allow Mountcastle to focus on hitting.
Doesn’t cost much to kick the tires on this one.
Hosmer should be on several teams’s radar as he is essentially free offense if he hits and costs absolutely nothing to release if he doesn’t
Hosmer, at the league minimum, was RELEASED AND NOT IMMEDIATELY PICKED UP/APPROACHED/PURSUED. I think, more than anything, that says so much.
He was a clubhouse favorite in San Diego. Obviously not for his play, but his off the field friendships. There is much said about San Diego’s distractions off the field. Trevor Bauer’s accuser used to be a San Diego Padre employee (Clevinger and Ringworm Jr. both knew her well), not a coincidence!
He was designated for assignment 2 weeks ago, no one wanted to give up anyone in trade, and was released 8 days ago, free to sign with any team. Who’s to say he wasn’t approached or pursued?
Cubs fans hoping the Orioles win this battle.
Orioles fan here, really hoping the Cubs win this battle.
Releasing Jayson Heyward was probably the best MLB move out of all moves of 2022. Now they want Hosmer. The sCrUBS got it going on!
Whoever signs Hos it will be like they won the lottery, for ten cents.
No, it will be like they won ten cents, for a penny. Low cost but rather limited upside. No one is talking about keeping him for more than a year at more than the league minimum. At DH, if the choices are Hosmer, Madrigal, Morel and Velasquez, then we can take a look during Spring Training. Mervis does not have the pedigree where the FO will hold him back if he is ready on day one, so I expect Mervis to be at 1B.
Who would you rather have, Eric Hosmer or Yuli Gurriell?
Too bad everybody is busting Hosmer’s chops. He was always a good teammate in SD and he’s a.270 hitter. Just did not live up to the expectations of the mega contract. Friars are financing a serviceable player for any team for the next 3 years and there is debate about where he will go? Last time I checked the Friars have a need at 1B. Bring him back and apologize for public embarrassment he’s had to deal with
Padres have too many players and too few positions. Someone else could easily step up and play first base.
I don’t think they want him back after he failed to make a trade happen.
I can’t believe we just released him. Bloom better have a plan at first base because if he doesn’t and we falter, this looks really bad.
I still say he was a better option over Dalbec at this point.
Casas/Dalbec platoon I think is what they will do
Dalbec can’t really hit so Hosmer is far better in that regards
Where’s the Royals on this? Surely they aren’t allergic to ticket sales while they figure this team out.
Looks promising? If I was a Cubs fan, I would hope by promising it would mean he was going somewhere else.
Well Heyman is saying that so take it with a grain of salt.
Not a good signing if Cubs get him.
Well onto Moustakas for the Orioles.
He is more versatile anyway
One man’s trash is a Cub
Huh? Moustakas can suck just as much as Hosmer at more positions?
I don’t buy that, Irv (Ra)
Plus, what is league minimum, Moose is a lottery ticket
74OPS+ last season, 68 OPS+ in 2021 for Moustakas. That’s worse than Hosmer (108, 104). A lot worse.
I’d rather pay a minor leaguer the minimum salary than have has-been Moustakas clogging the roster.
And, who is Irv?
Hahaha Irv is the Police Mechanic in The French Connection
And it is a line from the movie
I thought it might have been a movie line but I did not know it. Guess I need to watch The French Connection.
It might be free on demand
It is about three quarters in
When they are looking over the car for drugs
btw, since the moment I learned the Red Sod Sox had released Hosmer, I expected Elias would sign him. But I really hope the Orioles do not sign either one.
So, how’s this work? San Diego is paying him. He chooses the team?
Pretty much. Whoever signs him will pay him minimum wage while the Padres cover the rest.
It’s just a matter of him choosing where to play.
Yes. Or chooses not to play. Gets paid either way.
A year at Wrigley would be awesome. If I was a player, I think I’d want that. Especially if I already had the ring and money.
I’m liking the Cubs now. They are definitely in the running for a Wildcard spot.
Happy New Year’s Day to all of you baseball fans. I’d welcome this move if it happens. He’s had a decent career and he can add veteran leadership to our up and coming younger players. The scuba wouldn’t be on the hook for much. I believe he’d thrive at Wrigley.
*The Cubs. Where the hell did scuba come from? Lol.
As a Cardinals fan I hope the Cubs sign him.
Hosmer would be a nice LH bat in Philly. Gonna be without Harper for at least two months. Hosmer could play 1B vs. RHP with Hoskins (And his glove!) at DH.
With a LHP on the mound, Hoskins back at 1B, Hosmer to the bench. Wouldn’t mind seeing McCutchen back in Philly as a RH platoon DH.
I won’t be upset if it’s a minor league deal.
Alittle surprised that despite having two legit top prospects at first base Kansas City isn’t bringing him in if anything just to teach the young two and traded to a contender middle season. I’d think both sides would take that as a help me help you and it actually sell tickets and merchandise in KC.
Cubs could use someone to make up for all the double days Contreras and Heyward hit into.
I do not understand why everyone is saying that signing Hosmer is a bad thing. He would cost the league minimum. There are a lot more worse players making more than that. If he doesn’t perform then cut him or trade him at the deadline for a prospect. I thonk Hosier’s pride has been dinged and he will be looking to prove himself. May be a redemption year for him.
Again, he only costs the team the league’s minimum.
Here’s an idea, If Hosmer performs well and sticks for 3-years, make a deal with the Padres that if the new team pays half his contract they get a couple good prospects sent their way. Again, Hosmer would have to perform well enough to make it worth the money.