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Posted on 12/8/16 at 9:21 am to Broseph Barksdale
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Anyone need a middling 4/5 SP? I imagine Gio will be on the block
The Astros are always looking for a new Ace.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 9:58 am to Floating Change Up
Anyone have any Rule 5 draft thoughts? I really hope Cordoba doesn't stick with the Padres.
ETA: It looks like the Reds picked up Eunice native Stuart Turner from the Twins.
ETA: It looks like the Reds picked up Eunice native Stuart Turner from the Twins.
This post was edited on 12/8/16 at 10:01 am
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:19 am to Floating Change Up
Its amazing to me how a "dying sport" according to the media can pay their players so much money
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:27 am to BCMCubs
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Lord Jesus 5yr/86. Thats a lot of dough.
The guy has immense, immense natural talent, but $17 million a year (and a five year commitment) for a guy that's going to make between 60-70 appearances? I'm not sure that is justifiable outside of an analysis that consists of it is the Yankees and money doesn't matter to them.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:28 am to AltRight
I think the argument is just that it isn't really America's Pastime anymore, as football has overtaken it as the more popular sport. It's obviously still a massively profitable sport.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:34 am to therick711
The one thing in defense of giving relievers these kind of deals is that I think it's become apparent what a huge advantage a guy like Chapman can give you in the postseason. I think it's safe to assume the Yankees will be back in the postseason in the next three years. Not saying I totally agree with it but it seems like one of the few things that becomes quite a bit more valuable come postseason time vs during the regular season.
Now a team like the Marlins possibly spending that makes zero fricking sense to me
Now a team like the Marlins possibly spending that makes zero fricking sense to me
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:37 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
That is true, but the effectiveness of relievers is so random. Chapman has been basically brilliant, that's true, but I remember when Joe Nathan was unhittable, or Gagnet, or Papelbon, or Marmol. The Yanks were spoiled with having Mo be amazing forever, but outside of him, I don't really know of anyone else who had that kind of staying power. Maybe Chappy is that guy. Who knows?
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:47 am to ProjectP2294
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ProjectP2294
The Rule 5 is you can not be on the 40 man and not under 18 previous June with how many years of service?
Isn't it to prevent teams from stockpiling players in the minors?
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:53 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
Yankees are going to have very little commitment come 2018 winter. Its going to be amazing watching them buy every star out there. I'd love for them to offer Kershaw 40 mil per year to steal him from the dodgers
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:56 am to sms151t
If you were drafted 18 or under then you become Rule 5 eligible after 5 years.
If you were drafted at age 19+, then you become Rule 5 eligible after 4 years.
Yea, it's a way to prevent teams from stockpiling keeping talented players in the minors.
If you were drafted at age 19+, then you become Rule 5 eligible after 4 years.
Yea, it's a way to prevent teams from stockpiling keeping talented players in the minors.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 11:02 am to Mac5500
Thank you
Posted on 12/8/16 at 1:57 pm to sms151t
kinda old news but still
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Ken Rosenthal ? @Ken_Rosenthal
Sources: #Nationals making a push for Kenley Jansen, joining #Dodgers, #Marlins.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 2:40 pm to WestCoastAg
It's a good example of the positive side of the Eaton deal. That contract allows them to do this. Had they had the Eaton deal done a week ago they almost certainly would've resigned Melancon.
Not arguing that it wasn't an overpay prospect-wise.
Not arguing that it wasn't an overpay prospect-wise.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 2:47 pm to Broseph Barksdale
Best news of the offseason thus far.....Rangers third base coach Tony Beasley is officially cancer free 
Other Texas news, we snatched Houston's RHP Michael Hauschild in Rule 5 today.
EDIT: Huaschild has a career 3.5 ERA. He's been in minors since 2012 when Houston took him in the 33rd round of the draft.
Also, don't know if it's been mentioned, but Chapman's deal has a no-trade clause for all teams in California.
Other Texas news, we snatched Houston's RHP Michael Hauschild in Rule 5 today.
EDIT: Huaschild has a career 3.5 ERA. He's been in minors since 2012 when Houston took him in the 33rd round of the draft.
Also, don't know if it's been mentioned, but Chapman's deal has a no-trade clause for all teams in California.
This post was edited on 12/8/16 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 12/8/16 at 2:51 pm to McCaigBro69
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Also, don't know if it's been mentioned, but Chapman's deal has a no-trade clause for all teams in California.
What's the significance (if known) of California? Obviously, the most likely to pay 17 million for a closer would be LAA and LAD. Anything more to it than that?
Posted on 12/8/16 at 2:54 pm to therick711
Are the domestic violence laws stricter in California?
Posted on 12/8/16 at 2:55 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
even if they are i dont see how that would change anything
Posted on 12/8/16 at 2:55 pm to therick711
Just saw that the ESPN baw corrected his tweet, it's not only California teams, it's west coast teams in general.
Must be a time and tax thing?
Must be a time and tax thing?
This post was edited on 12/8/16 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 12/8/16 at 2:58 pm to WestCoastAg
Joking aside maybe his family is in FL and he wants to be able to control if he's on the other side of the country from them or something
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