Should promise to be a crazy 4 days down in Orlando. Things get kicked off with Stanton being introduced to the Yankees at 2PM. Some of the hot topics heading into the week:
- How will Red Sox respond to Yankees landing Stanton. Don't be surprised to see them throw a ton of money at a JD Martinez or Eric Hosmer.
- Will the Giants or Cards land a blockbuster deal after being spurned by Stanton?
- Some early rumbling Harvey could be on the trade block for the Mets. May be best for both parties to part at this point.
- Will yankees address their need for a starting pitcher? Have been linked to Cobb for weeks now but may have to get creative with payroll to sign him in. (a precursor could be a trade of Headley, Gardner, or Ellsbury (although they'd have to eat a lot of Elllsbury's contract)
- Who will overpay for Darvish and Arrietta? Wondering if they both get over $200 Million.
Let the madness begin!
But if Jack Morris is a Hall of Famer, then Andy Pettitte and Mike Mussina should be stone cold locks.
I think Cobb to the Cubs is a done deal. Former manager & pitching coach both on Cubs staff. Comfortable fit for him. I'd like the Yanks to look to trade for Archer.I think Frazier & Adams would do the trick!
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The Cubs are going hard for him.
I think Cobb to the Cubs is a done deal. Former manager & pitching coach both on Cubs staff. Comfortable fit for him. I'd like the Yanks to look to trade for Archer.I think Frazier & Adams would do the trick!
I think Archer is really overrated. He gives up way too many homers. Looks great when he's on but loses command on a moment's notice. I would not be in favor of trading those guys for him.
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The Cubs are going hard for him.
I think Cobb to the Cubs is a done deal. Former manager & pitching coach both on Cubs staff. Comfortable fit for him. I'd like the Yanks to look to trade for Archer.I think Frazier & Adams would do the trick!
I think Archer is really overrated. He gives up way too many homers. Looks great when he's on but loses command on a moment's notice. I would not be in favor of trading those guys for him.
Plus, because Tampa is in division, I'm sure that the cost to do business with the Yanks will be VERY high. I think there are trade targets with similar upsides who would not cost an "in-division" premium.
My hope is that the Yanks try to engage the DBacks on Robbie Ray and ask about Corbin to get a #5 SP vet option who can also pitch from the pen. The Yanks might have to part with Frazier, Acevedo plus 3 more to get that kind of return- or put Grey in the deal, IMO. Still, I think Ray can get even better than he was last year.
I think Hosmer is also a Boras client.
Plus, because Tampa is in division, I'm sure that the cost to do business with the Yanks will be VERY high. I think there are trade targets with similar upsides who would not cost an "in-division" premium.
My hope is that the Yanks try to engage the DBacks on Robbie Ray and ask about Corbin to get a #5 SP vet option who can also pitch from the pen. The Yanks might have to part with Frazier, Acevedo plus 3 more to get that kind of return- or put Grey in the deal, IMO. Still, I think Ray can get even better than he was last year.
The Braves inquired about him at least twice over the past year. The rumored asking price was insane but it would be even higher to trade him to a division rival and nearly guarantee them a WS appearance.
Resign all the players they traded last year.
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Mr. Met mascot to have his costume glove modified to a JPP mit
Have Sandy deflect all questions about mega star signings with other teams validated by "team research"
Lastly "David Wright everyone!" , "David Wright"
Yeah that was Boras saying that Boston should sign both. Not surprising that he would try to take advantage of the situation after the Stanton trade
Not much else out there. They desperately need more offense. Granted last year was a down year for both Betts and Bogaerts, but they need some power. Maybe they stay put, resign Moreland and reengage next year, but that most likely means we aren't going anywhere this year. Its a tough situation.
The Cubs are having a very good offseason so far with Morrow and Chatwood
Just based on the Internet rumors out there, I wonder if the Cubs will be the busiest team at the Winter meetings?
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and I think Martinez is too expensive. Not sure what the answer is but I hope it's not either of those two (unless Boras is bluffing on Martinez' price).
Not much else out there. They desperately need more offense. Granted last year was a down year for both Betts and Bogaerts, but they need some power. Maybe they stay put, resign Moreland and reengage next year, but that most likely means we aren't going anywhere this year. Its a tough situation.
I wonder whether the Red Sox would chase Ozuna to get some power?
They have been touting Shaw since Callaway was hired as their little golden goose player.
meanwhile Yankees trade for Stanton
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revamping the bullpen.
Just based on the Internet rumors out there, I wonder if the Cubs will be the busiest team at the Winter meetings?
I don't know busiest but they do need a ton of pitching depth across the board and a lead-off guy. Still think a lot leads to a Harper run next year.
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and I think Martinez is too expensive. Not sure what the answer is but I hope it's not either of those two (unless Boras is bluffing on Martinez' price).
Not much else out there. They desperately need more offense. Granted last year was a down year for both Betts and Bogaerts, but they need some power. Maybe they stay put, resign Moreland and reengage next year, but that most likely means we aren't going anywhere this year. Its a tough situation.
I wonder whether the Red Sox would chase Ozuna to get some power?
Interesting idea. I don't know if we have the chips other than Bradley to compete with the Cardinals or the Dodgers.
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and I think Martinez is too expensive. Not sure what the answer is but I hope it's not either of those two (unless Boras is bluffing on Martinez' price).
Not much else out there. They desperately need more offense. Granted last year was a down year for both Betts and Bogaerts, but they need some power. Maybe they stay put, resign Moreland and reengage next year, but that most likely means we aren't going anywhere this year. Its a tough situation.
I wonder whether the Red Sox would chase Ozuna to get some power?
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MLB Network reporting that the Mets and Rangers are discussing a deal involving Matt Harvey and Jurickson Profar.
I lean in this direction also. The last thing this roster needs is another reclamation projects.
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Profar. Yuck.
I lean in this direction also. The last thing this roster needs is another reclamation projects.
My rationale is that I think Harvey can at least be a decent reliever in 2018 as a worst case scenario. He actually held velocity in the early innings last year but would completely lose it by the 3rd or 4th inning. Ugh.
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Mets folks believe there's no chance Matt Harvey will be traded. Coming off a tough year, his value is at its lowest, and now that they've tendered him a contract, no point in giving him away.
The starting pitching market is thin and does anyone have faith in the Mets to outbid other teams for any of the "good" starters out there?
Also, Bartolo Colon would be a joke signing. He had an ERA of almost 6.50 last year and will turn 45 next season.
I understand that there's a real chance that Harvey just sucks in 2018 and that the "Dark Knight" likely isn't coming back, but a lot of things are going to have to go right for the Mets to contend again in 2018, and a $6M or so lottery ticket with Harvey is a gamble I think the team needs to take.
Harvey: 5 - 7 6.7 ERA, 1.694 WHIP, 63 ERA+, 6.37 FIP
Wheeler: 3 - 7, 5.21 ERA 1.58 WHIP, 81 ERA+, 5.03 FIP
Matz: 2 - 7, 6.08 ERA 1.53 WHIP 70 ERA+ 5.05 FIP
Gsellman: 8 - 7 5.19 ERA 1.504 WHIP 81 ERA+ 4.89 FIP
Colon: 5 - 6 5.18 ERA 1.438 WHIP 85 ERA+ 5.31 FIP