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10-17-2019, 11:09 AM | #2971 | |
Comfortably Numb
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Location: Virginia
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I have no hope that will change as long as he is running things. That said, theoretically there are several starting pitching options that could make sense. They won't be able to get Cole or Strasburg, and probably not Wheeler. However I wouldn't mind them kicking the tires on Bumgardner or Hamels as long as it is reasonable. Rendon would make a lot of sense, but they still owe Carpenter three years. Donaldson was a clear miss last year and will probably cash in on his big year with the Braves. If they had signed Donaldson instead of Goldy and NOT extended Carpenter there would be lots of options this year. The overstocked outfield are not names that are going to bring great value in return (maybe Carlson, which would be asinine). So, no probably not going to change much from outside. |
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10-17-2019, 12:28 PM | #2972 | |
In Search of a Life
Join Date: Nov 2010
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If you were going to trade him you would have done it last season, but I don't even remember if the Cardinals seriously considered it. His OPS+ this season was 97. The DH average OPS+ hovers around 110. |
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10-17-2019, 01:27 PM | #2973 |
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
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10-17-2019, 03:54 PM | #2974 |
Consuming CP souls
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: U.S.A.
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Pretty much. Not shocking at all that an inconsistent,veteran laden team of underperformers (coaching) took advantage of a weak division, played well in one series and shit the bed the next. But, hey those LCS participation shirts...
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10-17-2019, 04:32 PM | #2975 |
Comfortably Numb
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Virginia
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Veteran under-performers and you blame coaching?
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10-19-2019, 09:21 AM | #2976 |
Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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Some 2020 payroll highlights:
So what can we do? Trade Fowler and Carpenter for "A" level lottery prospects. Pay 1/2 their salary to the other team. We can probably get more out of that $16 million we save from some other player. But, the main reason is to just move on from aging under performing players. You just need one team to think they can fix them. Thinking Angels for Fowler. Carp to some low level AL team with cash issues. Otherwise, thanks to Mo making players feel comfortable, we don't have any money. We cant expect to have a top 5 payroll. It's unrealistic to think Dewitt is going to go that high. |
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10-19-2019, 10:55 AM | #2977 |
Hung off the Night Train
Join Date: Nov 2013
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I still can't believe that Carpenter extension
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10-19-2019, 11:15 AM | #2978 |
Now you've pissed me off!
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Next year needs to be a farewell tour. Sign Waino to 1/10 and have him go out with Yadi.
Give all the AAAA OF enough rope to hang themselves, then see if you have any wheat. Give Helsley and Gomber a shot in the rotation. Eat the Fowler deal. If Miller shows life, trade him to a team needing lefty help immediately. Edman is going to have a much worse year next year. Prepare yourself for it, because his batted ball luck won't hold. Carpenter stays on the bench. Period. Don't rush Csrlson. Do all that and next year will be a success. |
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10-19-2019, 11:36 AM | #2979 |
MVP
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Location: Dallas, TX
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10-21-2019, 10:05 AM | #2980 |
The Insider
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Lake of the Ozarks
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Interesting proposal coming about the minor league systems
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stor...-league-teams/ |
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10-21-2019, 12:00 PM | #2981 | |
Comfortably Numb
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Location: Virginia
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If you keep Carp benched who plays third everyday? Do you even try to upgrade over there? |
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10-21-2019, 02:01 PM | #2982 |
Consuming CP souls
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: U.S.A.
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You guys know damn well what SHOULD be done.
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10-21-2019, 02:03 PM | #2983 |
Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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Carlos Martinez has surgery on his pitching shoulder. Mo says it was minor surgery and will be ready for spring training. Soooo expect him back at mid season and again unable to throw more than 50 pitches at a time.
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10-21-2019, 02:27 PM | #2984 |
In Search of a Life
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Rumor has it the surgery went exceedingly well. He's throwing the ball with authority with increased command and velocity and he's set to sign a multi-year extension.
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10-21-2019, 02:42 PM | #2985 |
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