They want nothing to do with the Pirates anymore. Actually, they are just too expensive of an investment for Neil. Seriously, the philosophy Chili has aligns with how the Pirates set up their organization. They have a ton of high walk, line drive guys in the pipeline. Chili is a good match. If anything, Tommy Gregg would be a great hitting instructor for the Pirates.
Braves will probably be more in the market for Ottavino and Britton. O'Day is signed for next year, Dayton will be coming of the DL, and they have a bunch of pitching prospects who could wind up in the pen.
I could see the Yankees making a legit attempt to extend both Didi and Betances. As for Hicks I just don't see any more than trying to add 1 additional year for him that would take him through the 2020 season. Extending him past the 2020 would effectively block Estevan Floiral from the Yankees outfield & CF. The Yankees are & have been very high on Florial for several years now. Don't see them extending Hicks for 4 or 5 years who will be on the wrong side of 30 in a year or 2.
Guys are also standing closer to the plate than they did in the 70's and 80's, therefore giving themselves a greater chance to put the barrel on the baseball. Less fear for hitters walking into the batters box. More body armor to wear and trigger-happy umpires. Add the juiced balls you're talking about and we have a HR craze.
Mets build a FO with analytics starting with one of the early innovators, Sandy Alderson. My guess is the Wilpons and others have seen these guys in action and want a shakeup with a more old school guy like Melvin to balance things out.
I'm sure the analytical guys pushed for players to the point of total nonsense. That's probably why the organization is looking to move away from it. Whether you agree or not, its interesting to see the Mets wanting to back away from the analytics buffet.
BobTillman - got to know Farrell a bit in Toronto. I agree. Smart guy. Could see him being a GM. Knows how to handle some of the dumbest questions known to man asked by the media.
There is a reason Segura gets tossed around. Plus add the recent scrap with a teammate. Segura might be better, but he has been shipped out of town a few times already and it's not because of ability.
You would think the tigers would focus on developing their young players considering that's what they are banking their future on. No more depending on free agents to fill the positions. Not surprising though... they have never done much on developing major league talent. Castellanos is their only recent draft to majors star and he has bounced from position to position. JV was great.... imagine if how good he could have been had some coaching.
Salazar had a history of injuries before making the majors. Since then he's been injured numerous times.
After pitching only 103 innings as a starter in 2017, then missing all of 2018, it's pretty illogical to think that suddenly in 2019 he's going to throw 130-180 innings.
The Indians top 2 bullpen guys - Allen and Miller - had bad 2018 seasons. Partly due to injuries. Add in that they lost a sensational pitching coach when Calloway left to manage the Mets. Calloway always developed a quality pen out of so-so pitchers during his time with the Indians. He was replaced by a below average pitching coach that couldn't do a thing with the pen in 2018.
The Indians have 5 starters going into 2019. Plus 2-3 ready to step in from the high minors when injuries hit. What they don't have is much of a bullpen.
When he's on, Salazar has truly superior stuff - the ball literally darts all over the strike zone (along with a nasty curve). Have him come in and not worry about pacing himself. Let him air it out to one batter or up to 2-3 innings. If he can't pitch for a day or two after that, deal with it.
That pitching coach is a big problem. John Ferrall made Francona look good in Boston. Calloway made him look good in Cleveland. The only thing propping up the Indians is that this past year, and for the next few, they are in the worst division in MLB.
There’s no need to extend Didi, in fact I’d like to see them use him in a trade for pitching. Like you said Torres is a great fallback, and younger at that. Yankees have some tough choices this offseason.
They have extended tons of guys, Even ARod got an extension. Try going back and looking, only guys they don't extend are ones they don't plan on keeping.
Also, I love Didi but he is not worth the same money as Segura, who is an all around better player
If jdm or Cain put up another season like they did this they were already worth the money. Cain might tail off by year 4 or 5 because he relies on speed and defense heavily in his game but you have to be very pleased with that deal.
Brinson was a top 10 prospect in baseball and Diaz and Harrison were considered among the games top 100-150. It wasn’t horrible value. Brinson has been terrible but he was a highly regarded prospect. Yelich is now an MVP candidate and Brinsons stock has gone straight down but rewind a year ago and that wasn’t the case.
You have three valued Yankees right now: Didi, Betances and Hicks. Miracle if one gets extended. They made an exception for Cano long ago and CC. Does CC count? Successfully leveraged a player opt out into an extension. It wasn't unsolicited extension offered by team and accepted by player in an Arb. year.
What valued Yankee have they failed to sign once they became a free agent other than Cano and Pettitte? I do think the Yanks should extend guys before they're free agents but the Yanks probably feel they can keep anyone they want even in an open market. My guess is they weren't too thrilled to offer Cano a long term contract because maybe they suspected peds or that he wasn't going to age well.
A swap of bad contracts Kipnis for Alex Gordon makes sense for both clubs. Tribe gets someone who can actually play the outfield and Royals save $7 million dollars. Indians need to sign or trade for another 2b and put Ramirez back at 3b
No-brainer, lock up Didi anywhere around 70M. But this is the Yanks we're talking about. They don’t extend their players. They wait until they hit FA, probably won’t outbid 29 other clubs, since they have a security blanket (who plays better SS than 2B, cuz it’s his natural pos) If they lose Didi due to “anti-extension” policy, wouldn't surprise me one bit. Stupid policy, make an exception for Didi, Yankees!!
Of course it is Chili's fault, just like last year it was Bosi's. One thing for certain it is not Joe's fault. As far as i recollect he has never bared that burden only deflecting blame to weather, travel or my favorite saying the other team got lucky.
Why the Pirates dont have any of Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, Andy Van Slyke, Jeff King or even Brian Giles as their hitting coach is inexplicable to me.
Really hope the Yankees bring him back. He’s a great reliever that can be used in different spots and he’s NY proven. And no thanks on Britton. For that money, bring back Miller.
Chapman, Bettances, Robertson AND Miller? Hell yes.
8Two things to keep in mind. 1) he's already made over 50 million dollars in his career, its not like he needs every penny to make sure his kids, if he has any, have food on the table. 2) does it really matter if he ends up signing a deal for 5-10 percent less than what he would have signed if he had an agent negotiating for him because that 5-10 percent would go to the agent anyway. Its not like he's going to take a two year 8 million deal just because he doesn't have an agent.
33 isnt really that old for a pitcher. Its probably the beginning of the end but theres surely a few more quality seasons. It isnt like he's a singles hitting centerfielder than needs speed to produce value to his game. Plenty of pitchers go until they're 40.
No problem with Chille getting the ax. I think this was more Theo sending Maddon a message it’s my team my coaches. At the end of the day Cubs have way to many free swinger in the lineup, ( Theos Fault ). Someone had to take the fall and he happened to be the perfect target.
A fancier title is nice but in reality its not a promotion if the plan is to have Sabean babysit whoever comes in. Stearns has all the keys in Milwaukee and in SF he wouldn't have that.
You live in dreamland or don't pay attention to say something like that... Of course players (of all ages) still use. MLB can't and doesn't want to maintain up to date inventory of all PED's available.. Some players just slip through the cracks.
They also found a replacement for Papi that they didn't have in 2017 (JDM), got a rebound year from Mookie consistent with 2016 when Davis was the HC and got a healthy season from Bogaerts. Rest of team who were there since 2016 was basically the same other than Brock Holt who had his best month ever in September and had concussion issues last year. None of the catchers hit nor did JBJ.
While this proposal isn't totally insane it is kind of dumb. Sanchez could very easily have a better year than Realmuto next year and is under control for two more years. Don't think the Yankees would trade Sanchez straight up for Realmuto (conceivable of course.)
Then you're throwing in Andujar as if they need to get rid of him to accommodate Machado. They could trade him for another good player, dh/part time him, or put him in the minors for a year until Didi hits free agency.
JDM is an exception to the launch angle in that he's a great hitter period. Juiced ball is the cause I believe for the HR craze. There has always been a few HR, low average hitters each year, Dave Kingman, Gorman Thomas come to mind. If it isn't mainly today's equipment, we would have seen this in the 70s and 80s if not even earlier. Just the number of opposite field HRs and bombs from 5'8" and under guys speaks volumes. Combine that with physics, the average mph going in means faster mpg going out (hate exit velocity term) and you have what I describe as video game baseball designed to keep fantasy players happy.
Can’t win on talent and swag alone. It seems to me from the outside that David Ross was something like the lens that focused that team in the right direction.
We want Billy to jump across the bay - ain’t happening most likely however wouldn’t hurt to try.... Byrnes retred we don’t need , looking for generational change from the old guard, Giants going to let person name new mgr in 2020 and put his stamp on the next Giants squad... facing a challenge right off the bat - stat the course with older guys or at least partial rebuild.....
I think once Senzel gets comfortable in the outfield, they could very well deal Winker for pitching. With his stick he could bring a good return from the right AL team...
Great point about these reps not always working out for the players. I’d personally have a rep but only to help understand a contract, not to gage the market.
He’s an effective RP with 137 career saves. Clutch in the playoffs too. One has to worry about being 33, but think barring a “hometown discount”, won’t be coming back. Imagine if Yanks re-sign Britton AND DRob? Even by the Yanks pockets’ this seems like another leaving for greener pastures to sign w/ closer-needy team situation. Can’t help but think this move going agent-less (kuddos) increases the Yanks’ chances, if not slightly, however.
Erceg stinks. Huira will be ready mid 2019 if he puts up even average numbers in AAA. Though his defense/shoulder is still a question mark. They limited his defensive innings in AA this year
I think he probably wants it done sooner, than later. Too many hung out there too long the last couple of years and several complained that they felt the agents misinterpreted the market, or maybe didn’t communicate clearly to both sides (Jason Werth comes to mind).
In Robertson’s mind, as he is a player rep, he probably wants to be the only one speaking.
How is this not a good low risk move? It’s incentive laden so it he doesn’t pan out there’s really no harm. We have lots of young pitching. But if he is back, why watch him do it in another uniform? He’s all class and is a positive influence. You on the other hand are not and can’t be from St Louis
No I’ll just speak for the horrible TV ratings. Monday night Football this week drew 10.6 million fans while the Sox vs Yankees playoff game drew 4.41 million.
Until the Sox know Pedey's status for 2019 they will stand pat. They have a full 13 active hitters with: 3 C's, 4 OF's, Moreland, Nunez, Holt, Boegey , Devers & Pedey; with Travis and Lin at AAA. If health or other issues arise they can make a trade. It makes no sense to pay big $$$$ for for a FA.
Pretty cool stuff Cat! Did not know this, and Bookmarked story. Favorite line from piece:
“OK, but how do you do that? It's not swinging up," Yelich said. "If you're not strong enough, launch angle is not your friend."
Yelich explained in detail why, despite outside pressure, he'd resolved to stay the course. He didn't deny the data, but disagreed with the wholesale approach. Yelich saw the launch-angle revolution as "a trend," rather than as a sustainable model for success...”
“And Yelich saw strikeout rates rise along with home runs, and pitchers beginning to pepper the top of the strike zone with fastballs. He saw traps. His hitting coach, Barry Bonds, the all-time home run champion, counseled patience, not overhaul. Yelich listened.”
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And the Twins pens are broken, so they can’t add to that list they have.
Nothing to do with the topic, but just wanted to say I made chili last night for dinner. Came out awesome. Just needed to get that off of my chest.
They want nothing to do with the Pirates anymore. Actually, they are just too expensive of an investment for Neil. Seriously, the philosophy Chili has aligns with how the Pirates set up their organization. They have a ton of high walk, line drive guys in the pipeline. Chili is a good match. If anything, Tommy Gregg would be a great hitting instructor for the Pirates.
Braves will probably be more in the market for Ottavino and Britton. O'Day is signed for next year, Dayton will be coming of the DL, and they have a bunch of pitching prospects who could wind up in the pen.
I could see the Yankees making a legit attempt to extend both Didi and Betances. As for Hicks I just don't see any more than trying to add 1 additional year for him that would take him through the 2020 season. Extending him past the 2020 would effectively block Estevan Floiral from the Yankees outfield & CF. The Yankees are & have been very high on Florial for several years now. Don't see them extending Hicks for 4 or 5 years who will be on the wrong side of 30 in a year or 2.
Guys are also standing closer to the plate than they did in the 70's and 80's, therefore giving themselves a greater chance to put the barrel on the baseball. Less fear for hitters walking into the batters box. More body armor to wear and trigger-happy umpires. Add the juiced balls you're talking about and we have a HR craze.
Aiken is 22 getting ripped in A ball. Bust.
If Stearns leaves, he has at least 5 years in that position in San Fran. At least.
If he stays in Milwaukee and they tumble the next two years, which is a possibility, he's done within 4 years tops. Probably closer to 3.
He has to consider the Giants job.
And the proof? I’ll wait.
Chili Davis dismissed at a 25 degree launch angle and a 109.7 exit velocity.
Mets build a FO with analytics starting with one of the early innovators, Sandy Alderson. My guess is the Wilpons and others have seen these guys in action and want a shakeup with a more old school guy like Melvin to balance things out.
I'm sure the analytical guys pushed for players to the point of total nonsense. That's probably why the organization is looking to move away from it. Whether you agree or not, its interesting to see the Mets wanting to back away from the analytics buffet.
BobTillman - got to know Farrell a bit in Toronto. I agree. Smart guy. Could see him being a GM. Knows how to handle some of the dumbest questions known to man asked by the media.
Why not have him close? Is that an option?
There is a reason Segura gets tossed around. Plus add the recent scrap with a teammate. Segura might be better, but he has been shipped out of town a few times already and it's not because of ability.
You would think the tigers would focus on developing their young players considering that's what they are banking their future on. No more depending on free agents to fill the positions. Not surprising though... they have never done much on developing major league talent. Castellanos is their only recent draft to majors star and he has bounced from position to position. JV was great.... imagine if how good he could have been had some coaching.
They don't worry about service time because they usually destroy their arms long before they hit free agency.
As an Indians fan.. another team would be the best place for Salazar. His arm is damaged goods. Spend the money on a safer bet.
Salazar had a history of injuries before making the majors. Since then he's been injured numerous times.
After pitching only 103 innings as a starter in 2017, then missing all of 2018, it's pretty illogical to think that suddenly in 2019 he's going to throw 130-180 innings.
The Indians top 2 bullpen guys - Allen and Miller - had bad 2018 seasons. Partly due to injuries. Add in that they lost a sensational pitching coach when Calloway left to manage the Mets. Calloway always developed a quality pen out of so-so pitchers during his time with the Indians. He was replaced by a below average pitching coach that couldn't do a thing with the pen in 2018.
The Indians have 5 starters going into 2019. Plus 2-3 ready to step in from the high minors when injuries hit. What they don't have is much of a bullpen.
When he's on, Salazar has truly superior stuff - the ball literally darts all over the strike zone (along with a nasty curve). Have him come in and not worry about pacing himself. Let him air it out to one batter or up to 2-3 innings. If he can't pitch for a day or two after that, deal with it.
That pitching coach is a big problem. John Ferrall made Francona look good in Boston. Calloway made him look good in Cleveland. The only thing propping up the Indians is that this past year, and for the next few, they are in the worst division in MLB.
“Horrendous reporter”? Trashy comments like these belong on NFL or political websites.
There’s no need to extend Didi, in fact I’d like to see them use him in a trade for pitching. Like you said Torres is a great fallback, and younger at that. Yankees have some tough choices this offseason.
Lenny Dykstra....j/k
They have extended tons of guys, Even ARod got an extension. Try going back and looking, only guys they don't extend are ones they don't plan on keeping.
Also, I love Didi but he is not worth the same money as Segura, who is an all around better player
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If jdm or Cain put up another season like they did this they were already worth the money. Cain might tail off by year 4 or 5 because he relies on speed and defense heavily in his game but you have to be very pleased with that deal.
Brinson was a top 10 prospect in baseball and Diaz and Harrison were considered among the games top 100-150. It wasn’t horrible value. Brinson has been terrible but he was a highly regarded prospect. Yelich is now an MVP candidate and Brinsons stock has gone straight down but rewind a year ago and that wasn’t the case.
Why stop at Cruz? Anyone playing productive baseball over the age of 37 must be on something. Guilty until proven innocent!
Kluber, Carrasco, Bauer, Salazar, and Clevinger. That just sounds dangerous. They always have Biebs if it doesn’t work out!
You have three valued Yankees right now: Didi, Betances and Hicks. Miracle if one gets extended. They made an exception for Cano long ago and CC. Does CC count? Successfully leveraged a player opt out into an extension. It wasn't unsolicited extension offered by team and accepted by player in an Arb. year.
What valued Yankee have they failed to sign once they became a free agent other than Cano and Pettitte? I do think the Yanks should extend guys before they're free agents but the Yanks probably feel they can keep anyone they want even in an open market. My guess is they weren't too thrilled to offer Cano a long term contract because maybe they suspected peds or that he wasn't going to age well.
A swap of bad contracts Kipnis for Alex Gordon makes sense for both clubs. Tribe gets someone who can actually play the outfield and Royals save $7 million dollars. Indians need to sign or trade for another 2b and put Ramirez back at 3b
No-brainer, lock up Didi anywhere around 70M. But this is the Yanks we're talking about. They don’t extend their players. They wait until they hit FA, probably won’t outbid 29 other clubs, since they have a security blanket (who plays better SS than 2B, cuz it’s his natural pos) If they lose Didi due to “anti-extension” policy, wouldn't surprise me one bit. Stupid policy, make an exception for Didi, Yankees!!
The pen may be the best place for Salazar
The Mets thing to do is for Fred wilpon to hire mike wilbon.
Of course it is Chili's fault, just like last year it was Bosi's. One thing for certain it is not Joe's fault. As far as i recollect he has never bared that burden only deflecting blame to weather, travel or my favorite saying the other team got lucky.
Hey Tom, remind Theo who writes the checks.
Why the Pirates dont have any of Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, Andy Van Slyke, Jeff King or even Brian Giles as their hitting coach is inexplicable to me.
I’m sorry.....how many rings does Milwaukee have hmmm?
Really hope the Yankees bring him back. He’s a great reliever that can be used in different spots and he’s NY proven. And no thanks on Britton. For that money, bring back Miller.
Chapman, Bettances, Robertson AND Miller? Hell yes.
I think he might actually take a slight hometown discount. And by not having to give a 10% cut to an agency he can recoup some of it.
8Two things to keep in mind. 1) he's already made over 50 million dollars in his career, its not like he needs every penny to make sure his kids, if he has any, have food on the table. 2) does it really matter if he ends up signing a deal for 5-10 percent less than what he would have signed if he had an agent negotiating for him because that 5-10 percent would go to the agent anyway. Its not like he's going to take a two year 8 million deal just because he doesn't have an agent.
Ha... Schilling was negotiating his own contracts from at least 2004 on and the 3y deal he got over the winter of '03 covering 04-06 was worth 40m.
33 isnt really that old for a pitcher. Its probably the beginning of the end but theres surely a few more quality seasons. It isnt like he's a singles hitting centerfielder than needs speed to produce value to his game. Plenty of pitchers go until they're 40.
David Stearns is my favorite person in baseball. But I'm a lifelong Giants fan.
It doesn't surprise me the Brewers denied their request, but it stinks.
Plus Wisconsin winters lol
I could turn this team around within 3 years....
No problem with Chille getting the ax. I think this was more Theo sending Maddon a message it’s my team my coaches. At the end of the day Cubs have way to many free swinger in the lineup, ( Theos Fault ). Someone had to take the fall and he happened to be the perfect target.
Lol clearly you have no clue.
A fancier title is nice but in reality its not a promotion if the plan is to have Sabean babysit whoever comes in. Stearns has all the keys in Milwaukee and in SF he wouldn't have that.
Billy would hop over to soccer before he joins the Giants.
You live in dreamland or don't pay attention to say something like that... Of course players (of all ages) still use. MLB can't and doesn't want to maintain up to date inventory of all PED's available.. Some players just slip through the cracks.
He’s a career 2.88 ERA, 2.81 FIP, 2.90 xFIP (657.0IP)
Less than 1 HR / 9 every year of his career... wow
Who’s worried? Only thing concerns me is age (33)
There’s no way he’s leaving the Yankees, he’s not even gonna hire anyone. They probably already offered him a contract.
At this stage of his career he'll probably not be concerned with a vesting option. My guess is he retires a Yankee.
Kaplan is a hack writer, if he is reporting it, then likely not true.
I will wait to see the proof
They also found a replacement for Papi that they didn't have in 2017 (JDM), got a rebound year from Mookie consistent with 2016 when Davis was the HC and got a healthy season from Bogaerts. Rest of team who were there since 2016 was basically the same other than Brock Holt who had his best month ever in September and had concussion issues last year. None of the catchers hit nor did JBJ.
Just seems to be a waste of money at this point
Good chance for the braves to go get him for cheap. Lol ... big money... let the professionals handle that while u continue to get paid to play a game
While this proposal isn't totally insane it is kind of dumb. Sanchez could very easily have a better year than Realmuto next year and is under control for two more years. Don't think the Yankees would trade Sanchez straight up for Realmuto (conceivable of course.)
Then you're throwing in Andujar as if they need to get rid of him to accommodate Machado. They could trade him for another good player, dh/part time him, or put him in the minors for a year until Didi hits free agency.
Are you giving Nelson Cruz the benefit of the doubt with his history? He could be using drugs that MLB doesn't test for.
JDM is an exception to the launch angle in that he's a great hitter period. Juiced ball is the cause I believe for the HR craze. There has always been a few HR, low average hitters each year, Dave Kingman, Gorman Thomas come to mind. If it isn't mainly today's equipment, we would have seen this in the 70s and 80s if not even earlier. Just the number of opposite field HRs and bombs from 5'8" and under guys speaks volumes. Combine that with physics, the average mph going in means faster mpg going out (hate exit velocity term) and you have what I describe as video game baseball designed to keep fantasy players happy.
Third year vesting option based on games finished?
Win-win. If you don’t need him close, it doesnt vest
That’s what I was thinking. I feel like the Morrow contract is a good aiming point
But I bet most young guys can spell his name right
Yeah the younger Mesa would be playing for the Orioles in Florida in the Gulf Coast league for the next couple of years at least.
Age is a huge factor in contract length now that ped’s aren’t boosting performance for guys in their late 30’s
Well, they do have a cardboard sign with “Help Wanted, Inquire Within” written with magic marker, taped on the front door of the ballpark.
5 percent. But players have to pay income taxes when playing on the road as well so it isn't a whole 5 percent difference.
Also not sure where the Marlins minor league teams are located. Probably taxed in the state of the minor league team.
Can’t win on talent and swag alone. It seems to me from the outside that David Ross was something like the lens that focused that team in the right direction.
2 X $10.5m?
If we expand the search to include deceased individuals that opens up a lot of great candidates.
We want Billy to jump across the bay - ain’t happening most likely however wouldn’t hurt to try.... Byrnes retred we don’t need , looking for generational change from the old guard, Giants going to let person name new mgr in 2020 and put his stamp on the next Giants squad... facing a challenge right off the bat - stat the course with older guys or at least partial rebuild.....
Has Cherrington been asked about the O's job? That's about as "ground up" a job as you'll find
I think once Senzel gets comfortable in the outfield, they could very well deal Winker for pitching. With his stick he could bring a good return from the right AL team...
Pretty sure 29 other teams were ready to take Appel if the Astros didn't. Aiken is still only 20 or 21, too early to call him a bust.
Lol. Criminal, if Bryan Shaw gets more yrs than DRob, even accounting for “Coors Field tax”
Peraza had a very nice season at SS and proved he's an everyday player...
Two year deal max
Elias’s first two picks as scouting director were Mark Appel and Brady Aiken, how that turn out?
Great point about these reps not always working out for the players. I’d personally have a rep but only to help understand a contract, not to gage the market.
No, they weren’t on at the same time as MNF.
It prolly be cheaper for the Evil Empire all n all. Too many have greedy Boris anyways.
Remember how hot he was that one off season? Had the Yanks and Sox both battling for him. Got him a multi year deal, didn’t it?
He’s an effective RP with 137 career saves. Clutch in the playoffs too. One has to worry about being 33, but think barring a “hometown discount”, won’t be coming back. Imagine if Yanks re-sign Britton AND DRob? Even by the Yanks pockets’ this seems like another leaving for greener pastures to sign w/ closer-needy team situation. Can’t help but think this move going agent-less (kuddos) increases the Yanks’ chances, if not slightly, however.
Erceg stinks. Huira will be ready mid 2019 if he puts up even average numbers in AAA. Though his defense/shoulder is still a question mark. They limited his defensive innings in AA this year
Promotion and a raise. They would be interviewing him for President position.
I think he probably wants it done sooner, than later. Too many hung out there too long the last couple of years and several complained that they felt the agents misinterpreted the market, or maybe didn’t communicate clearly to both sides (Jason Werth comes to mind).
In Robertson’s mind, as he is a player rep, he probably wants to be the only one speaking.
Too many innings.....
I hope the Yankees find a way to bring him back. Robertson has been nothing but consistent throughout his career
How is this not a good low risk move? It’s incentive laden so it he doesn’t pan out there’s really no harm. We have lots of young pitching. But if he is back, why watch him do it in another uniform? He’s all class and is a positive influence. You on the other hand are not and can’t be from St Louis
No doubt the agents are going to be closely monitoring this. Whatever contract he gets, will be 10x magnified for scrutiny.
William's has blackmail on the owner.....
Only when their parents let them stay up late!
Won't contend for the next 10 years
And that he did to the Padres
3/30 for Moose sounds about right. Maybe opt out or two lol
Well, if Byrnes ends up doing half the damage to the Giants as Colletti did to the Dodgers—I’m all in for history repeating itself.
@Slevin but there were 3 baseball games on Monday. Shouldn't you add up the viewers from all of them?
No I’ll just speak for the horrible TV ratings. Monday night Football this week drew 10.6 million fans while the Sox vs Yankees playoff game drew 4.41 million.
Until the Sox know Pedey's status for 2019 they will stand pat. They have a full 13 active hitters with: 3 C's, 4 OF's, Moreland, Nunez, Holt, Boegey , Devers & Pedey; with Travis and Lin at AAA. If health or other issues arise they can make a trade. It makes no sense to pay big $$$$ for for a FA.
Pretty cool stuff Cat! Did not know this, and Bookmarked story. Favorite line from piece:
“OK, but how do you do that? It's not swinging up," Yelich said. "If you're not strong enough, launch angle is not your friend."
Yelich explained in detail why, despite outside pressure, he'd resolved to stay the course. He didn't deny the data, but disagreed with the wholesale approach. Yelich saw the launch-angle revolution as "a trend," rather than as a sustainable model for success...”
“And Yelich saw strikeout rates rise along with home runs, and pitchers beginning to pepper the top of the strike zone with fastballs. He saw traps. His hitting coach, Barry Bonds, the all-time home run champion, counseled patience, not overhaul. Yelich listened.”