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So far, both teams have been ripped off.You have to get something in return for it to be a steal.
So far, both teams have been ripped off.You have to get something in return for it to be a steal.
I mean, we saved $15 million.So far, both teams have been ripped off.
What happens if the season gets canceled? Does Clase suspension start again next year?In the end the net result is that the Indians saved $15.6 mil this season plus the $1 mil buyout next winter.
Part of that money, about $8.75 mil was used to sign Hernandez and Domingo.
In return we get virtually nothing this year..Deshields being a 4th OF type who duplicates what we already have.
We also will have Clase down the road for a long time at a low cost...and an option on Domingo.
Due to extreme misfortune for Kluber and Texas, the Indians appear at this moment to have come out far ahead.
Look, I'm not one to say that the end result changes the deal. It's not like we knew Kluber was going to get hurt, or that Clase was going to get hit with a PED suspension. But, things like injury are risks you factor into the evaluation.
It seemed somewhat clear at the time, but I know there was a good bit of angst at the trade return. The Tribe made an evaluation...Rangers must have known they were buying risk, too. There was upside for the Rangers who desperately needed pitching, but they knew they were not buying primo Kluber.I think the Indians were pretty darn clear about this.
You pick up an option for $17 million and then immediately dump that player for what seemed to be questionable value (trade wise). Not the normal thing teams do when they pick up options. That in itself tells you pretty much all you need to know, even without insight into what was going on in the training room for the last couple years.
I mean, it's not done more often because it's not feasible to do with a player who's an unrestricted free agent.If the choice is to let a player go for nothing or sign him and then get something, that's not exactly rocket science.
After consideration, I dont know why it isnt done more often.
Obviously, in situations like Kips, it doesnt work.
I was referring to on the field production for the players directly involved, but I like @CATS44's take on this as well. My glass is now half full.I mean, we saved $15 million.
If you are missing it so am I.I mean, it's not done more often because it's not feasible to do with a player who's an unrestricted free agent.
Is there something here I'm missing?
Why would a player sign somewhere just to be traded?
Why would a team trade for a player who just signed for more money than they were willing to pay?
If the choice is to let a player go for nothing or sign him and then get something, that's not exactly rocket science.
After consideration, I dont know why it isnt done more often.
Obviously, in situations like Kips, it doesnt work.
It would have to be one of those rare occurrences where an option is in a sweet spot of viability/trade-abilityI mean, it's not done more often because it's not feasible to do with a player who's an unrestricted free agent.
Is there something here I'm missing?
Why would a player sign somewhere just to be traded?
Why would a team trade for a player who just signed for more money than they were willing to pay?
First time I ever heard DeShields described as a RH power bat or lightening in a bottle.The FO saved some money while also filling the hole at 2B, while also picking up a high end bullpen prospect, and a lightning in a bottle hope as a RH power bat.
Guessing that was referencing the signing of Domingo...no offense to Delino, who is lightning quick.First time I ever heard DeShields described as a RH power bat or lightening in a bottle.