According to national writers, this is the best FA class since 2003.....and the team has added one relief pitcher so far that wasn't on the roster last year. And signed a backup catcher. On a team that cut payroll last year.....
No. People just keep listing players they hope are available. But if we look at the off season trade market, top starting pitchers aren't traded that often. About 0-3 a year......
Cleveland signing a 2B to fill one of their holes...... Anyone that thinks they are shutting it down this year isn't looking at what they've actually done.....
My wife made peanut butter balls, but ignored part of the recipe. They are more like peanut butter cups, but even creamier. I actually think I like them this way more.
Which I equate to money in year four......but sure, I think that's an issue. But again, that's about the money in year four. Because the roster spot is not relevant if they are truly bad.
uh, the white sox. Unless you think filling 3-5 of your holes with new players isn't moving forward. And the Angels, and he Yankees. It isn't just about winning a division.
Of the top 30 or so starting pitching free agents......more than 20 are off the board, and no new ones came here. I think it is pretty clear, it isn't just about personal preference.
and? Doing nothing is a choice.......which they've made on the FA market. Not on one or two players, but nearly all of the starting pitchers anyone would bet money on being good. Not hoping, but likely. Berrios could be injured. If you never sign anyone out of fear, you probably won't win many bidding wars.
Check out this link. I don't think its about anything but mostly money, given how many went someplace else. https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/free-agent-tracker?pos=sp
I'd look at the last two trade deadlines, and the lack of action this year, and ask to be traded. Professional athletes are competitors unlike most others on the planet. They have to be to rise to the top of the pack like they do. I'm guessing there are some unhappy players in MN now (guessing being the key word, of course). This looks exactly like when Torii and Johan said the future never comes.
What available trade avenue do we know is out there? I mean, they passed on Stroman and Gallan last year. Are there going to be better pitchers traded now?
The entire board spent the last three years telling me, Van, and chief to calm down, when the team was good they'd go sign real free agents. yes, the goal posts have moved. Maybe not by you individually, but yes, they have.
They passed on just spending money...... And not prospects. But sure, if they suddenly trade for a great pitcher, things can turn around. You think they will?