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They also need to justify trading two top 100 MLB prospects for him.
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Noah Syndergaard aka Thor signs with the LA Angels for 1 yr/ $21 M
(per Jeff Passasn & Bleacher Report)
The signing will also cost the Angels a 2nd round draft pick (due to QO declined by Thor).
(per Jeff Passasn & Bleacher Report)
The signing will also cost the Angels a 2nd round draft pick (due to QO declined by Thor).
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Puzzling move by Angels. Are they really expecting to compete in 2021?
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They want to, but they really haven't been able to get any starting pitching... he would he too big of a gamble for me as a Frontline guy...
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Never has a franchise wasted such an all time great as LA is doing to Trout.
Woof.
Woof.
I'd say Trout, Ohtani, Thor is a decent top 3 for your 26 roster
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And if Adell can match the hype sooner than later, they could rattles some cages. Lots of things need to break right, but it could be worse.
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True but the supporting cast is not very, uh, supportive.
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IF Stassi is really considered part of the core players for the Halos, I find it very hard to see him get non-tendered...
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Apparently the A's took a call from the Yankees on Olson. This would indicate he's somewhat available. Although someone like Laureano is probably a better fit for the price.
If you want a catcher, call Pittsburgh about Stallings.
A year older than Stassi, and about the same arby cost...but with three years of control.
He is an elite defensive catcher, just won a GG. Over their careers they have hit equally as well.
Pittsburgh system is loaded with catchers.
A year older than Stassi, and about the same arby cost...but with three years of control.
He is an elite defensive catcher, just won a GG. Over their careers they have hit equally as well.
Pittsburgh system is loaded with catchers.
So, our FO has had at least two discussions...short or otherwise...with Pittsburgh about the evidently unobtainable Reynolds. As part of the discussions, there has been talk of an equally unobtainable package of Cleveland prospects.
Three things that both teams know....
Cleveland covets Reynolds, Pittsburgh is willing to deal him, and would love to have several of our youngsters. Both sides know what the other wants.
Perhaps Pittsburgh is intrigued with the possibilities. Perhaps the Pirates have a vision of what the Pirates could look like in two years, if it had the bevy of Guardian prospects it desires. Would they let a catcher that is not part of their post 2022 plans stand in the way?
Reynolds and Stallings for a plethora of Guardian prospects.
Why would our FO do such a thing?
Well, Reynolds is obvious. But beyond that, we have a need for a solid catcher this year and a bigger need when Hedges hits free agency next winter. This rotation is not gonna be put in the hands of Lavastida and Naylor in 2023.
Stallings replaces a healthy Berto for less than half the cost. The floor for a defensive catcher with some ability with a bat has been set at $8 mil for two years by the Manny Pina signing. Stallings is better and younger. Gomes will cost more.
The FO knew up front that a Reynolds would cost a fortune in prospects. It also knew that it couldn't afford Berto at $7 mil. But if it could get both Reynolds and Berto for a total $9 mil, only $2 mil more than Bertos option...and have control of both for years...what would that be worth in prospects?
When I put a $70 mil budget together early in the GM thread, I budgeted $5 mil for Berto, or another catcher. That left about $15 mil for roster upgrades....a total of $20 mil.
This move would leave about $11 mil for upgrades, while filling one OF spot for four years and catcher for three.
Three things that both teams know....
Cleveland covets Reynolds, Pittsburgh is willing to deal him, and would love to have several of our youngsters. Both sides know what the other wants.
Perhaps Pittsburgh is intrigued with the possibilities. Perhaps the Pirates have a vision of what the Pirates could look like in two years, if it had the bevy of Guardian prospects it desires. Would they let a catcher that is not part of their post 2022 plans stand in the way?
Reynolds and Stallings for a plethora of Guardian prospects.
Why would our FO do such a thing?
Well, Reynolds is obvious. But beyond that, we have a need for a solid catcher this year and a bigger need when Hedges hits free agency next winter. This rotation is not gonna be put in the hands of Lavastida and Naylor in 2023.
Stallings replaces a healthy Berto for less than half the cost. The floor for a defensive catcher with some ability with a bat has been set at $8 mil for two years by the Manny Pina signing. Stallings is better and younger. Gomes will cost more.
The FO knew up front that a Reynolds would cost a fortune in prospects. It also knew that it couldn't afford Berto at $7 mil. But if it could get both Reynolds and Berto for a total $9 mil, only $2 mil more than Bertos option...and have control of both for years...what would that be worth in prospects?
When I put a $70 mil budget together early in the GM thread, I budgeted $5 mil for Berto, or another catcher. That left about $15 mil for roster upgrades....a total of $20 mil.
This move would leave about $11 mil for upgrades, while filling one OF spot for four years and catcher for three.