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  1. wabene
    I agree with this except Thorpe has proved nothing yet so it would projection entirely.
  2. wabene
    If your talking Caballo yes it happens but once it does the player expects to get paid like a starter and the team has a valuable trade chip. Eddie had some stretches before that year but then somebody gets hurt he gets more paying time and puts it all together. Now he's a starter and getting paid like one. Starting caliber players are very valuable in MLB and when a team has an extra one they also invariably have a hole they need to fill with that chip.
  3. wabene
    4mm for Dozier ouch!! Bout rite though. Shoop's an ironic signing around here with all the obp talk. I've seen Shoop spank the twins before and noticed him. No doubt he has a chance to do some damage this year but I too would like to see some big money dropped
  4. wabene
    I think just like last year there is a plus or minus range in their budget greater than 5m based opportunity. For example they were maybe done last year but when Morrison was available for cheap (6.5m) they said what the heck. So i would say this definitely does not hamper their budget. Plus if he looks similar to Austin let him go or if he looks good and you keep him you can always trade him mid season. We didn't give up anything for him. Where's the problem?
  5. wabene
    There was a story here with pictures showing how his circle change grip was visible during his pitching motion tipping off the pitch. That may be part of it. As a gimmicky pitcher the mystery may have faded. He is a guy who relies heavily on deception. It will be interesting to see if he can bounce back next year.
  6. wabene
    This is where I like this for young starters who aren't going nine the vast majority of the time. If you were dialed in with a guy that could go two against tough lineup and set the tone that might be a way to lead the young guy. Many variables. Baseball is a slow moving sport that is losing traction in these short attention span times. Embracing the cerebral may be the way to go
  7. wabene
    Ok now I feel like the guy in the parking lot at Parade Stadium listening to Simon and Garfunkel... yes that was me
  8. wabene
    I think this is true and why Buxton would be well served to break out before he signs a mega deal. One may not be waiting when he is in his 30's and has lost a step.
  9. wabene
    I was not surprised at the level of spending last year and could easily see them topping it this year. They did not hamstring themselves with bad deals last year and that made me happy giving me confidence going forward. I don't see them signing Buxton yet.
  10. wabene
    Well most of this is Greek to me but not much has changed the most popular game in town is still the same (NFL)
  11. wabene
    Self knowledge is the first step, I applaud. Hehehe achem
  12. wabene
    If we can get anything for our glut of AAA starters I'm all for it. I want to keep Gibson, Berrios, Pineda, Mejia and Romero the rest AAA or above have at it. Of course then add an Odorizzi upgrade or keep him if that doesn't happen.
  13. wabene
    Ah IDK I want a little pushback myself
  14. wabene
    Hey I got like 15 likes on one post earlier and yeah I'm riding high right now but wouldn't you think my profile would be up for a promotion? The Wahoo's? IDK string a few of these together, moderator?
  15. wabene
    I've read a little about Mr Baldelli and his is a tough story. I think this man is hungry after having something he worked his whole life for ripped away.
  16. wabene
    I have an uninformed opinion and am wholly optimistic!!! Yeah!!
  17. wabene
    This random poster likes watching Joe play first. TE size catch radius! His fellow infielders probably would agree. I like good defense in all sports nothing worse than those college football games where the last team with the ball wins. All that said this low A poster can't back that up with analytics
  18. wabene
    Yep two guys like that are a good start.
  19. wabene
    I'm on board with this. Spend the same as last year and bring in some lumber. If they're worried about a roster of one year mercenaries then carefully pick one prime addition for a longer 2-3 year deal.
  20. wabene
    If they had won just 3 more games they would have been at 500. Considering all that went wrong and that list is shockingly long, that's not bad. I think we'll find out what the future might look like for Sano and Buxton next year. Kepler too. One look at Sano in the spring will tell. They may not all pan out but 2 out of 3? Bats n bullpen this off-season. They've mentioned trades as well as longer free agent acquisitions. I'm excited for this long off-season. In my worst case scenario they are at least competitive with this core while the talent from below trickles in to maybe spark something. Sounds better than annual 100 L's!☺
  21. wabene
    We are in for an eventful off-season fasten your seatbelts it's going to be a bumpy ride!
  22. wabene
    I'm glad this happened, I want this FO to do its thing and see what happens. I did get frustrated with Molitor as a manager. He is articulate though albeit with a unique style. Thoughtful. I find that refreshing in sports especially when compared to a guy like Zimmer who seems to wear his butchery of the English language like a badge of honor.
  23. wabene
    I'm on board with this choice. We all like to see when someone gets knocked down and picks themselves up. Gibson has been knocked down a few times I'd say. The higher FB velocity would be because he went to the 4 seamer more and less of the sinker.
  24. wabene
    Maybe but can you really see Buxton hot out of the box? I see all four of them worked in to the mix and slowly allowing Buxton tougher matchups
  25. wabene
    Cave may be battling Buxton
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