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First thought on this deal? Someone in the Guardians FO get on the phone right now with Milwaukee and start talking about starting pitchers.
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First thought on this deal? Someone in the Guardians FO get on the phone right now with Milwaukee and start talking about starting pitchers.
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Usually free agents and trades start falling once the big name FA are off the board and setting the market... So once guys like Judge, Trea Turner etc sign then you start seeing dominoes fall. Murphy is someone who may go here shortly and Cleveland on paper has the best chance, but we don't know if Cleveland wants to match what the A's want...
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The As quest for a new stadium may now be dependent on Oakland’s newly-elected mayor. According to an election statement, the mayor is holding steadfast on several requirements.
But where does Thao stand on the prospect of building a new stadium at Howard Terminal? Here is her quote from Matt Kawahara’s September analysis of the various candidates’ stances:
“I could get to a yes on this project — but yes only if,” Thao said.
The “ifs,” Thao said, include ensuring the A’s meet the city’s affordable housing demands (15% on-site, 20% off-site) and residents aren’t on the hook for future financing. Thao cited traffic mitigation, local business presence inside the ballpark and local hiring among important community benefits.
“I think if we can get all of the minimal requirements as part of the proposal, it would be great for the city to continue to have the A’s rooted here in Oakland,” Thao said. “I think it would be great for our economy as well. If we do it right, we can ensure people are actually eating and shopping and utilizing our small businesses when they are here.”
Thao added, “I have to see the proposal and everything has to be written down, black and white, so that when there are leadership changes, we can still move forward with the same terms.”
So Thao appears to have some “non-negotiables” that include sufficient affordable housing, no potential taxpayer liability, and firm commitments in clear written form ahead of time. At the risk of taking sides, it’s hard to argue that any of these demands are unreasonable or that Thao would be to blame if the A’s refused to comply with one of these conditions and left town instead.
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But where does Thao stand on the prospect of building a new stadium at Howard Terminal? Here is her quote from Matt Kawahara’s September analysis of the various candidates’ stances:
“I could get to a yes on this project — but yes only if,” Thao said.
The “ifs,” Thao said, include ensuring the A’s meet the city’s affordable housing demands (15% on-site, 20% off-site) and residents aren’t on the hook for future financing. Thao cited traffic mitigation, local business presence inside the ballpark and local hiring among important community benefits.
“I think if we can get all of the minimal requirements as part of the proposal, it would be great for the city to continue to have the A’s rooted here in Oakland,” Thao said. “I think it would be great for our economy as well. If we do it right, we can ensure people are actually eating and shopping and utilizing our small businesses when they are here.”
Thao added, “I have to see the proposal and everything has to be written down, black and white, so that when there are leadership changes, we can still move forward with the same terms.”
So Thao appears to have some “non-negotiables” that include sufficient affordable housing, no potential taxpayer liability, and firm commitments in clear written form ahead of time. At the risk of taking sides, it’s hard to argue that any of these demands are unreasonable or that Thao would be to blame if the A’s refused to comply with one of these conditions and left town instead.
Holier Than Thao: A Look At Oakland’s Surprise New Mayor
Given the timing of her election, Sheng Thao is assured of being a TTO mayor. Either she will be the mayor when the Oakland A’s finally get a new stadium, or she will be the mayor who loses the...
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Is the HUGE part the acquisition of DeGrom (big difference maker for them), or the $$$…or both?
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Just seen the article stating that MIL was going to hold onto Adames, Woodruff and Burnes. My first thought was to ask them what they wanted for Lauer. When looking at him, it doesn't do any good to go back past last season because he's not the same pitcher. I suspect that the changes he has undergone weren't even fully realized last season and he put together a pretty good one actually. What do you think Criz?
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Brewers Reportedly Planning To Hold Onto Adames, Burnes, Woodruff Into 2023 Season
The Brewers have told interested teams they're unwilling to trade co-aces Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff or shortstop Willy Adames, tweets Bob Nightengale …
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Not really the place but they are thin at starting pitching especially in AAA and were stretched last year. A bit better with Small in AAA for full year now. I doubted they would trade Burnes and Woodruff as they were thin in SP ready talent. I would expect same for Lauer unless they do a 2-1 type with Civale/Plesac and Morris type (which we are also thin at as well -- AAA ready level to step in day 1 until Allen/Curry and others are truly ready). Other needs are 3B/catcher which we are not strong at either. But on BTV -- Plesac is slightly higher than Lauer...
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@CDAV45 Eric Lauer could be alright... He's a lefty, which we could use no matter what. Definitely better than Plesac. Not an advocate or detractor, but would think we could do "better"..
EDIT. I must have missed the fact Eric Lauer is a "local" kid - born and raised in Grafton, OH and attended Kent State... He might even want to play here!
Thank god he didn't say this a year ago, I wouldn't have been able to take it...
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EDIT. I must have missed the fact Eric Lauer is a "local" kid - born and raised in Grafton, OH and attended Kent State... He might even want to play here!
Thank god he didn't say this a year ago, I wouldn't have been able to take it...
Bryan Reynolds Requests Trade From Pirates
2:11pm: Heyman tweets the Pirates had offered Reynolds an extension that would've made him the highest paid Pirate in history …
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Let the Free for All begin !..Bryan Reynolds Requests Trade From Pirates
2:11pm: Heyman tweets the Pirates had offered Reynolds an extension that would've made him the highest paid Pirate in history …
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Seattle?
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Seattle's cupboard is pretty bare.. perhaps LAD, St Louis or the Rangers?
LAD would be most interesting as they could use a boost in the "prospect" SP area..
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LOL! I saw that and thought here we go again. I also thought "you dumbass, they tried to trade you last year" so what makes you think they aren't trying again? I'm not even going to speculate how Cleveland could make it work, but his value had to take a hit with his 22 performance didn't it?@CDAV45 Eric Lauer could be alright... He's a lefty, which we could use no matter what. Definitely better than Plesac. Not an advocate or detractor, but would think we could do "better"..
Thank god he didn't say this a year ago, I wouldn't have been able to take it...
Bryan Reynolds Requests Trade From Pirates
2:11pm: Heyman tweets the Pirates had offered Reynolds an extension that would've made him the highest paid Pirate in history …
I think Lauer is just scratching the surface of his potential, but that's just my opinion. The difference in his delivery is remarkable and that improvement has really helped his cutter take off. Not to mention that his velocity is back. He's not expensive so MIL might be better off just hanging onto him.