MLB 2020-2021 OFF-SEASON NEWS AND RUMORS

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  1. BlueMouse

    BlueMouse 2020 World Champions

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    I'm trying to wrap my head around the return in this trade, and I just don't get it. But like you said, what does this suggest about the market value for Kris Bryant? Mitchell White for Bryant straight up? Is that an overpay by the Dodgers?
     
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    Don't know that the Cubs view the Padres the same way that they view the Dodgers. I know we don't. Padres have done some good things and they should be aggressive, but Dodgers are still out ahead and of course historically Dodgers are much more of a rival to the Cubs. Know my fair share of Cubbie fans and they will not be happy to see Bryant going to the Dodgers to win WS and potentially become an even bigger star in LA, have already voiced that. And they're already dealing with a PR mess there given that Theo walked away. How many more hits can they take? They took 100 years of hits and are probably used to it by now, but it's a new day now. Fans have a louder voice

    Can imagine that the Tribe didn't want to have to see Lindor thriving in the AL well into the future so Jays may have been the last resort. Jays have at least a couple NL targets left in Arenado & Bryant. Would probably lean towards Arenado since his deal is in place and his opt out could bring the prospect price down even more. Boras said a Bryant trade would be " complex "..of course he's talking extension matters, so he's gonna be a bitch to deal with. If LAD has a 3B trade target, it may actually turn out to be Jose Ramirez. He switches leagues like the other stars. But as I was saying on the last page..Ramirez will be much more expensive
     
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    If and when the Tribe decides to really make Ramirez available, teams will probably fly in from the top rope to get him. Won't be quiet like this, so I doubt that he's actually available. He's just perfect for Cleveland right now. Star talent owed about $11M a year over the next 3 seasons and all prime years. Especially with the pandemic and uncertainty surrounding free agent deals....Ramirez might have a Top 5-10 contract in MLB value wise

    But should also point out that Ramirez hasn't been able to handle postseason pitching thus far in his career. 6 series, .572 OPS. Very bad. Although, it's not as if he's Lemahieu trying to hit power stuff....Ramirez has done well against power stuff in the regular season, so he might earn the benefit of the doubt. He's also 5 years younger than Lemahieu. Can teach a young dog like Ramirez new tricks. But that spec price
     
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    That's funny, I have a number of Cubs fan friends and they enjoyed our back and forth, but only see the Cards really as their rival. While they beat us and we beat them, we are not in the same division and have now seen 3 straight postseasons without facing them. These FO's don't work the same as they used to. Shit, we knew the Braves were about to break through and they did a massive deal with us... that they knew helped us out in a big way, their GM even said that. A team that is about to head into a dark stretch is probably not going to care if a dude they weren't re-signing to begin with was traded somewhere outside the division and then promptly won a WS. We just aren't rivals with the Cubs at this point in the game. IF they had stuck around longer, than yeah maybe they don't do that trade. There just aren't many teams that are in need of his services so they are not likely to have a big fight on their hands.

    If Ramirez is available that would be great, but I have just not seen anything to make me think he is. Epescially now with how much payroll they just cleared and are looking at for next year, they may be wary to trade him this winter. Would it be smart for them to try to get the most value now? Yup, but then you get these FO's that are worried about getting a black eye from the fans after selling off too much. I would love to see him or Suarez in blue in 2021, just not sure if it will happen.
     
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    deGrom, Syndegard and Carrasco?

    God damn
     
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    Hell of a rotation they have, but a ton of injury issues in there as well. Mets are gonna be really interesting team the next few seasons. East and West are gonna be a dogfight at the top while the Central is plainly dog shit.
     
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    Can’t wait for an 83 win Cards team to win the World Series again
     
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    Jeff Weaver concurs.
     
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    Good lord...Random dude on Twitter saying that his sources inside the org had the Dodgers in on Lindor until the very end, but would not budge on the prospects. "Expect them to make their splash soon" his sources are telling him. Hard to believe that based on the prospects that the Mets traded, that the Indians were asking for all that much.
     
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    Something to think about also with this, the Dodgers would have blown into the tax again if they really were interested in Lindor. We may see them try to buy down talent again.
     
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    Yeah, it is hard to fathom...seems to me, a damn good down payment on a dynasty/superteam (bonafide), ranks as an opportunity not to let slip through.your fingers.
    I'd be curious to know who was the sticking point on this...if true, of course.
    And f they truly were in at the end, wnat does it indicate about Seagar in the ultimate scenario of this what if ?
     
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    It actually could be a sign that they want to sign Seager longterm, as well as keep Kershaw.

    They have room in the 2022 budget to sign one big contract not currently on the books, and stay under/reset the luxury tax in 2022. But if they want 2 big free agents from next year's pool, then 2021 might be the last year to set the luxury tax for a while given the increasing salaries of Bellinger, Buehler, etc... This assumes no major changes to the luxury tax rules in the new CBA, which is probably a bad assumption on my part.
     
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    Turner wants a 4 year deal apparently. Looks like Dodgers have re-signed Treinen.
     
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    If I had no choice, I'd rather see that than another 83 win Gnats team win the World Series.
     
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    Dodgers are reportedly out on Liam Hendriks as he’s looking for 4 years. They do have significant interest in former Padres closer, Kirby Yates.
     
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    Syndergaard is coming off Tommy John but they also have Stroman
     
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    Dodgers aren’t out on him until his agent successfully uses their name to drive his price up for someone else
     
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    Didn't the Cardinals blow the Braves out like 100-0 in the post? Yeah I don't ever remember thinking the Braves were breaking through. I mean even though they've been finishing 1st in the east I've always focused on the Nats as the true contenders over there because of their frontline starting pitching. But you're right, the Braves definitely fed on the underbelly of the LAD blue whale and they got plenty juiced from it. LAD being so far ahead in the chip count at the time probably led to them feeling that any bet was a drop in the bucket. I could see that. Everyone was a puny human at the time. Braves proved to be different. That said, LAD also proved that they're one surprise threat away from - poof - Mookie Betts

    Yeah I also doubt Ramirez is available. And LAD actually may not even have what they'd want beyond May/Lux if he were. They actually already have a young catcher at the top of their farm, so Ruiz may not appeal to them and he's closest to being ready. Whatever. It's not going to happen. They're gonna come to terms with Turner and keep the heart intact. Would be very surprised if Bryant didn't end up in the AL, Jays probably the top option but as you mention the Braves they actually were in on Bryant about a year ago so maybe they strike here. And if they don't, and we do, do the Braves pivot to....Turner?
     
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    I'll say this for that rumor..only makes sense to be in on Lindor so it's not like it's one of those outlandish Nightenfail reports. Anyway just talked about the macro issue going on at SS. If they truly want to optimize the team they'll eventually find a real one. Till then guess we hope for the best w/Seager. Could be worse. Given the SS heavy market next offseason, Lindor potentially wants to strike now..or maybe Lindor will wiggle free of Met mediocrity and land with LAD next offseason?

    Wanna build a home with cracks in the foundation? Hand Boras and Seager the monster deal. Still love Seager, but the info and circumstances have changed. Hip surgery, back issues, elbow, etc. Hope for the best, but it is what it is
     
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    BTW, who gains the most by acquiring Lindor? Gotta say the team that won the WS

    With that said, could easily see the Tribe's douche FO requesting that the Dodgers pay the ole Dodgers only tax and earning a strong " nope " in response. Would really suck for Lindor
     

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