Thread: Mlb 2019

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

That's the magic question. First problem is he was never deserving of the contract he got and idiot Angelos ended up just negotiating against himself. But since then, it seems Davis almost just forgot how to hit. Maybe with the new management in place and using more metrics, it will help him a bit this year, but I'm not holding my breath.

It's not like there was a massive need to use that money for starting pitching or anything. /s

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

It's not like there was a massive need to use that money for starting pitching or anything. /s

Except the fact that quality starting pitching is expensive and Angelos refuses to pay for quality starting pitching...and refuses to pay for international talent...and refuses to improve his minor league development system. So, basically, he is waiting for some mid-level pitcher or some draft pick to magically become a superstar.

Machado to the Padres.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Machado to the Padres.

I wonder if they’re continuing to court Harper too? They offered both last week, according to the rumor mill.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I wonder if they’re continuing to court Harper too? They offered both last week, according to the rumor mill.

Didn't they make a bunch of moves last off-season too?

Manny Machado has agreed to the biggest free-agent contract in American sports history -- a 10-year, $300 million deal with the San Diego Padres, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.

Machado, a four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner at third base, made $16 million between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles last season.

The deal with the Padres includes an opt-out after the fifth season, sources told Passan.

rest - http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2...res-reach-deal

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Didn't they make a bunch of moves last off-season too?

Hosmer. I didn’t think there was anyone else. Hosmer and Harper will make $50 of their $110 payroll at the moment.

Apparently they acquired Kinsler, too, somewhere. I didn’t remember that happening.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Hosmer. I didn’t think there was anyone else. Hosmer and Harper will make $50 of their $110 payroll at the moment.

Hosmer and Machado you mean?

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Hosmer and Machado you mean?

Him too. Harper, Machado and Hosmer will soon make $80 of their $140 payroll.

In seriousness, Harper is probably signing with Philly and I’d be surprised if it wasn’t today.

Focus now has to be on pitching and I wouldn't be shocked to see them go after Keuchel and Kimbrel. They have a truckload of good prospects to fill out the infield and outfield spots, so Harper doesn't make sense and adding pitching via FA or trade is likely the next solution.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

Focus now has to be on pitching and I wouldn't be shocked to see them go after Keuchel and Kimbrel. They have a truckload of good prospects to fill out the infield and outfield spots, so Harper doesn't make sense and adding pitching via FA or trade is likely the next solution.

I know their outfield is completely full, but two counterpoints, Harper is better than all of those outfielders and did Hosmer and Machado really make sense?

Originally Posted by chazoe60

Machado to the Padres.

This sucks.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

I know their outfield is completely full, but two counterpoints, Harper is better than all of those outfielders and did Hosmer and Machado really make sense?

I will never fault a team for signing good players. Especially when there is no salary cap. Now they can be opportunistic in filling in the rest of the pieces.

Definitely not a great landing spot from a Rockies fan or fantasy perspective though - Machado in the AL and that Chicago launch pad would have bee preferable on both fronts.