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  1. Vanimal46
    I would also ask that people don't demonize free agent baseball players for requesting their market rate on a contract too. Players like Machado and Harper also worked very hard to get to the place they are today and probably do charity work too. Yet some here are really quick to side with owners and claim they'll be regrettable investments before the ink dries on their contract.
  2. Vanimal46
    Curtiss was cast aside last season when the team was desperate for relievers. I'm not surprised nor mad they let him go. Frankly I am hoping they sign another great reliever or 2 so we can be done with Duffey and Magill. In due time that will happen too.
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    Don't worry, your boy Jim will only pay a fraction of the sum he signed to and insurance will take care of the rest in case of a devastating injury. The Pohlads are safe from needing food stamps.
  4. Vanimal46
    Nope. Comparing sports/entertainment salaries to anything else in the real world is useless. I bet your salary would go up just as much if your company grew by $1.3 billion in a short amount of time.
  5. Vanimal46
    Yes. At least the athletes have to compete and develop to get $300 million one day. Ol' Jimmy had to keep on breathing to get his fortune.
  6. Vanimal46
    Machado and Harper may get paid $300 million to play baseball... The Pohlads make millions every year because their dad handed them a baseball team when he died. I find that more disgusting and they provide no value to our entertainment.
  7. Vanimal46
    Does Gary Kubiak do anything for you? Evidently he was in town interviewing with the Vikes. I wouldn't be opposed to him being the RB coach since Denver creates 1,000 yard rushers from nothing.
  8. Vanimal46
    2000 MLB league average: .270/.345/.437 for a total of .782 OPS. 2018 MLB league average: .248/.318/.409 for a total of .729 OPS. They're both about 40 points above MLB average in BA, and A-Rod was higher than Machado was above MLB average for OPS. At the end of the day we're talking about 2 great free agents that 30 teams should be thrilled to sign. A Rod signed relatively quickly, Machado is having a hard time finding a formal offer from a team.
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    I'm not sure what this has to do with anything.
  10. Vanimal46
    From what I'm reading that's probably the case. He wants to be a NYY but they're not interested in him. I'm still surprised there are no other teams in contact with him besides Philly and Chicago.
  11. Vanimal46
    $25.2 million in 2000 is the equivalent to $36.765 million in 2019 dollars with inflation.
  12. Vanimal46
    Also, I know the Pohlads are a very easy target and deserve some criticism, but this is an MLB-wide issue. Everyone, I mean everyone could use Machado or Harper on their teams. Yet only 2-3 teams have shown interest in speaking with them. That is insane.
  13. Vanimal46
    That's lower than what A Rod got from Texas nearly 20 years ago. Sad, really...
  14. Vanimal46
    I thought Brady was having a down year? Should have known NE is sneaky good at offense again this year. There's certainly a blueprint the NFL is following to win a Super Bowl... - Have a QB on a rookie contract or severely depressed contract value (Brady and Brees) - Surround them with multiple playmakers. - Create a defense good enough to generate lots of turnovers.
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    Also...
  17. Vanimal46
    Still holding out hope that Big Sexy finds a job in 2019...
  18. Vanimal46

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    This sweet boy is 1 year old today!
  19. Vanimal46
    And yes, if Cody Ford is there at 18 he's the pick, no doubt. We desperately need a Mauler like him to create running lanes for Cook.
  20. Vanimal46
    It wouldn't be the worst thing to restructure Rudolph, but he may be insulted with my walk away price. He'd need to be $3 million or less for me to be interested. Otherwise I'm letting Conklin take the role, or pursue another bounce back cheap FA like Tyler Eifert.
  21. Vanimal46
    The Mets have done more than just this signing to show they are trying to win. Acquisitions: Cano Diaz Ramos Familia Broxton Lowrie All for their MLB roster. Some of these moves aren't going to work out with enough hindsight, but at the moment they're generating excitement for the fans. For me, that's trying to win more than other clubs are showing this offseason. Including our favorite ballclub.
  22. Vanimal46
    What's your definition of competitive? I think this team is set up to win anywhere from 77-85 games, depending on luck and health. Another reliever or 2 will go a long way toward being competitive for the playoffs.
  23. Vanimal46
    Priefer is not returning as special teams coach. Good riddance.
  24. Vanimal46
    Yanks out of the Machado sweepstakes?
  25. Vanimal46
    Mookie Betts agrees to $20 million arb settlement for 2019.
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