2017-2018 Offseason Thread

Giantmetfan07 · Dec 9, 2017

Why? Because he didn't choose your team?

Mexi · Dec 9, 2017

Im pissed that ohtani chose the angels tbh

Id rather the freaking padres

A.E · Dec 9, 2017

GMF1991 said:
Why? Because he didn't choose your team?

I honestly don’t care he didn’t select the Yanks. The Yanks haven’t had any luck outside of Matsui with Japanese players. But this guy’s selection process was a bunch of crap. He wants to be big time but didn’t want to be in a big market. There was then talk he wanted to be the superstar. The smoke clears and he signs with the team that is just outside LA and already has the best player in baseball on their roster!?

Giantmetfan07 · Dec 9, 2017

Idk man, a lot of that was rumor. We don't really know exactly how he felt.

He coulda waited 2 more years and gotten +$200M but he didnt. Came over for nothing, didnt choose a team based on signing bonus, didnt choose an easy contender like NYY, Dodgers or the Cubs.

A.E · Dec 9, 2017

GMF1991 said:
Idk man, a lot of that was rumor. We don't really know exactly how he felt.
He coulda waited 2 more years and gotten +$200M but he didnt. Came over for nothing, didnt choose a team based on signing bonus, didnt choose an easy contender like NYY, Dodgers or the Cubs.

Angels with Trout and Upton certainly aren’t slouches. I wish him the best only because I’d love to see more 2 way players. Hunter Greene is coming up and he has the potential to be a monster on the mound and at the plate. I’m curious to see how fantasy sports hosts will handle Ohtani.

CoachAF · Dec 10, 2017

AE. said:
Angels with Trout and Upton certainly aren’t slouches. I wish him the best only because I’d love to see more 2 way players. Hunter Greene is coming up and he has the potential to be a monster on the mound and at the plate. I’m curious to see how fantasy sports hosts will handle Ohtani.

that is an interesting question indeed...

Gregerson signed with the Cards today for 2 years/11 million. I wish him the best. He gave us 3 good years.

Rumors are the Astros are still interested in Justin Wilson of the Tigers....

Mexi · Dec 10, 2017

Justin Wilson was traded to the cubs and was a disaster
Was even left of the nlcs roster

A.E · Dec 10, 2017

Red Sox knuckleballer Stephen Wright arrested for domestic violence

Phil The Thrill · Dec 11, 2017

The Red Sox are advising rival organizations that they’ll consider dealing away center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (via Twitter). That stance, he notes, is tied to the team’s efforts to add a power bat — presumably, one that would occupy a corner outfield spot and bump Andrew Benintendi into center.

Per MLBTR.

So sounds like JBJ is available. If its in some sort of deal for Schwarber, I'm gonna be pissed.

A.E · Dec 11, 2017

JBJ should be made available. He's can straight fire torpedoes from deep center but he very little else to the lineup. Given how well Benny & Mookie are defensively, I'd value Schwarber's offense (and a couple years younger) over JBJ's defense.

If I'm Dombrowski, I'd look to make that JBJ for Schwarber deal and start negotiating with JD Martinez and Carlos Santana. Martinez may be super expensive but I think Santana can end up somewhat of a bargain.

CoachAF · Dec 11, 2017

Mexi said:
Justin Wilson was traded to the cubs and was a disaster
Was even left of the nlcs roster

FIP and walk #'s show that he was a tad unlucky in Chicago. The talent is there. Brett Strom, pitching coach, has worked wonders with relievers in the past.

Giantmetfan07 · Dec 11, 2017

AE. said:
Angels with Trout and Upton certainly arent slouches. I wish him the best only because Id love to see more 2 way players. Hunter Greene is coming up and he has the potential to be a monster on the mound and at the plate. Im curious to see how fantasy sports hosts will handle Ohtani.

I'm assuming he'll appear on your roster as both a pitcher and hitter, and only taking up 1 roster spot.

Phil The Thrill · Dec 11, 2017

AE. said:
JBJ should be made available. He's can straight fire torpedoes from deep center but he very little else to the lineup. Given how well Benny & Mookie are defensively, I'd value Schwarber's offense (and a couple years younger) over JBJ's defense.

If I'm Dombrowski, I'd look to make that JBJ for Schwarber deal and start negotiating with JD Martinez and Carlos Santana. Martinez may be super expensive but I think Santana can end up somewhat of a bargain.

Except that Schwarber is nothing special and is pretty much homerun or bust.

CameronCrazy06 · Dec 11, 2017

AE. said:
JBJ should be made available. He's can straight fire torpedoes from deep center but he very little else to the lineup. Given how well Benny & Mookie are defensively, I'd value Schwarber's offense (and a couple years younger) over JBJ's defense.

If I'm Dombrowski, I'd look to make that JBJ for Schwarber deal and start negotiating with JD Martinez and Carlos Santana. Martinez may be super expensive but I think Santana can end up somewhat of a bargain.

Schwarber isnt good at all. Plus, he cant play the outfield at all. Only way hed even fit is if they shed their current DH (Hanley).

Big Bid'Ness · Dec 11, 2017

12/11:Jon Heyman Of FanRag Sports reports that the Yankees have shown interest in Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Cole was once drafted in the first round by the Yankees out of high school but chose not to sign. Cole grew up a Yankees fan as well. The Pirates are not showing any impression that they are willing to deal Cole, but it would be an intriguing match as the Yankees have a very strong farm system.--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBaller

Phil The Thrill · Dec 11, 2017

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/940319246650920961

brett05 · Dec 11, 2017

CameronCrazy06 said:
Schwarber isnt good at all. Plus, he cant play the outfield at all. Only way hed even fit is if they shed their current DH (Hanley).

Better than Andrew

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=lf&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=230&type=8&season=2017&month=0&season1=2017&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=20,d

Phil The Thrill · Dec 11, 2017

Schwarber in no way is better than Benintendi at fielding.

CameronCrazy06 · Dec 11, 2017

brett05 said:
Better than Andrew

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=lf&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=230&type=8&season=2017&month=0&season1=2017&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=20,d

If you actually believe that, you should reevaluate your life.

A.E · Dec 11, 2017

GMF1991 said:
I'm assuming he'll appear on your roster as both a pitcher and hitter, and only taking up 1 roster spot.

As it stands in most leagues, pitchers offense stats dont count. They system will have to be dramatically altered if Ohtani pulls this off. I personally do t think he tries the hitting for longer than this season tho. Hell try and then find out why nobody else at the big league level is playing 2-way ball.

CameronCrazy06 said:
Schwarber isnt good at all. Plus, he cant play the outfield at all. Only way hed even fit is if they shed their current DH (Hanley).

Schwarber is young and has a lot of pop. He needs to be a DH and not have to worry about playing the field. I have little doubt Schwarber as a hitting specialist will rage in Boston.

Big Bid said:
12/11:Jon Heyman Of FanRag Sports reports that the Yankees have shown interest in Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Cole was once drafted in the first round by the Yankees out of high school but chose not to sign. Cole grew up a Yankees fan as well. The Pirates are not showing any impression that they are willing to deal Cole, but it would be an intriguing match as the Yankees have a very strong farm system.--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBaller

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Would love this but Pirates still trying to compete.

brett05 said:
Better than Andrew

Pretty sure this guy is just here to troll.

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