A Realistic View at 2019: Part I

[BillyWilliams]

OK.

 

Just a "sore shoulder" for Sev, but Sale is all but burnt toast.

 

He clearly stated IF it is just a sore shoulder. He also said it may be more than that. Sheesh.

[BillyWilliams]

So, you think he starts the day after his suspension is lifted (or does not miss a start due to health issues)?

 

I have no idea, I'm neither a Dr or a coach watching his ST regimen.

[jacksonianmarch]

OK.

 

Just a "sore shoulder" for Sev, but Sale is all but burnt toast.

 

If Sevy comes back throwing 5mph slower, then I’ll be very, very concerned

[jacksonianmarch]

I have no idea, I'm neither a Dr or a coach watching his ST regimen.

 

I think he misses the first turn and is back the second. The suspension is the bigger deterrent right now

[kenmeister]

The biggest predictor of how the Yankees will do is my diehard Yankees friend from college. I texted him the other day what he thinks their chances are, and he hasn't texted back yet. That can only mean one thing; he's worried!!! I taunted him mercilessly last year it was SO much fun.

[notin]

Apparently Hicks, the other recipient of a Yankee contract extension, is also out with some soreness.

 

Exactly what does the Yankee top brass do to their players as part of the negotiating process? A little “physical encouragement” to make sure they sign something team-friendly?

[BillyWilliams]

Apparently Hicks, the other recipient of a Yankee contract extension, is also out with some soreness.

 

Exactly what does the Yankee top brass do to their players as part of the negotiating process? A little “physical encouragement” to make sure they sign something team-friendly?

 

LOL, they give them an "offer you can't refuse"!!

 

Leave the gun, take the cannoli!

[mvp 78]

The Yankees also have a less-publicized rule that players have to be circumcised...

 

Monsters...

[mvp 78]

I'm sure your happy about that as it means less smegma in your diet!

 

 

No more gay jokes please. Leave that s*** on BDC.

[moonslav59]

He clearly stated IF it is just a sore shoulder. He also said it may be more than that. Sheesh.

 

I get that, but it's never just a "sore shoulder" with Sox players.

 

Sheesh.

 

Plus, Sale is feeling fine now, and he's throwing. Sev is not.

 

[Bellhorn04]

There's some fresh chatter on MLBTR about Sale and the Sox discussing an extension.

[moonslav59]

No more gay jokes please. Leave that s*** on BDC.

 

BDC's blog is defunct.

[moonslav59]

There's some fresh chatter on MLBTR about Sale and the Sox discussing an extension.

 

This is it...

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/03/chris-sale-red-sox-extension-talks-mutually-invested-rumors.html

 

 

 

Valuing a Sale extension...

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/02/valuing-a-chris-sale-extension.html

[mvp 78]

BDC's blog is defunct.

 

Exactly.

[mvp 78]

@lindseyadler

 

Major League Baseball just announced Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has received an 80-game suspension for use of a performance-enhancing substance.

[mvp 78]

@BuckinBoston

 

From MLB: “Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 (GHRP-2), a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.”

[Slasher9]

release him.

[moonslav59]

His contract is guaranteed, right? (Although he does not get half of it.)

 

My guess is, we keep him like we did Chavis.

[harmony]

His contract is guaranteed, right? (Although he does not get half of it.)

 

My guess is, we keep him like we did Chavis.

I don't think Steven Wright's $1.38 million contract is guaranteed yet:

 

http://m.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/non-guaranteed-contract

[dgalehouse]

I have pointed out a couple of times recently that Steven Wright is a problem child for the Sox . The injuries , the slow recoveries and the 911 domestic violence call . And now this . This confirms it , in my opinion . Counting on this guy for anything was foolish .

[Kimmi]

I put in the Yankee thread the projected schedule to maximize the use of our rotation. I have Loaisiga throwing once and German throwing 3 times with a projected Sevy return in Anaheim on April 25. Of the four games our depth guys throw, 3 will be vs Detroit or KC and one will be vs Houston (probably get racked that day).

 

Hey, if you're happy with your starting rotation, I'm happy with it.

[moonslav59]

Hey, if you're happy with your starting rotation, I'm happy with it.

 

LOL.

 

I'm happy with the Yankee rotation, too.

 

Sevy may be facing TJS at some point.

 

Tanaka hes been living on borrowed time.

 

Paxton has never pitched a full season with plenty of IP'd.

 

CC has heart issues and more. Plus he turns 82 this year.

 

Happ has done very well as he moves through his prime years, but it's time for decline.

 

[Nick]

Per MLB.com 12 free agent deals that delivered instant payoffs.

 

2019: JD Martinez 6.4 WAR

2004: Vladimir Guerrero 5.6 WAR

2001: Ichiro Suzuki 7.7 WAR

2001: Manny Ramirez 5.2 WAR

2001: Alex Rodriguez 8.3 WAR

1999: Randy Johnson 9.1 WAR

1997: Roger Clemens 11.9 WAR

1996: Kevin Brown 7.9 WAR

1993: Greg Maddux 5.8 WAR

1993: Barry Bonds 9.9 WAR

1988: Kirk Gibson 6.5 WAR

1977: Reggie Jackson 4.5 WAR

 

15 year gap between JD and the previous impact player.

 

Keep Sale, JD and Betts.

[Nick]

LOL.

 

I'm happy with the Yankee rotation, too.

 

Sevy may be facing TJS at some point.

 

Tanaka hes been living on borrowed time.

 

Paxton has never pitched a full season with plenty of IP'd.

 

CC has heart issues and more. Plus he turns 82 this year.

 

Happ has done very well as he moves through his prime years, but it's time for decline.

 

 

Pretty funny Moon.

 

I didn't realize Jacksonianmarch has a twin.

[jacksonianmarch]

LOL.

 

I'm happy with the Yankee rotation, too.

 

Sevy may be facing TJS at some point.

 

Tanaka hes been living on borrowed time.

 

Paxton has never pitched a full season with plenty of IP'd.

 

CC has heart issues and more. Plus he turns 82 this year.

 

Happ has done very well as he moves through his prime years, but it's time for decline.

 

 

Where do you get Sevy and TJS? You’re dealing with the wrong joint

[Bellhorn04]

Per MLB.com 12 free agent deals that delivered instant payoffs.

 

2019: JD Martinez 6.4 WAR

2004: Vladimir Guerrero 5.6 WAR

2001: Ichiro Suzuki 7.7 WAR

2001: Manny Ramirez 5.2 WAR

2001: Alex Rodriguez 8.3 WAR

1999: Randy Johnson 9.1 WAR

1997: Roger Clemens 11.9 WAR

1996: Kevin Brown 7.9 WAR

1993: Greg Maddux 5.8 WAR

1993: Barry Bonds 9.9 WAR

1988: Kirk Gibson 6.5 WAR

1977: Reggie Jackson 4.5 WAR

 

15 year gap between JD and the previous impact player.

 

Keep Sale, JD and Betts.

 

I like your thinking, Nick. From your lips to Henry's ears.

[Bellhorn04]

That list is not complete, though.

 

2013: Shane Victorino 6.1 WAR

[kenmeister]

My dream reliever LeClerc just got a four year extension from the Rangers. Bummer!

[Bellhorn04]

My dream reliever LeClerc just got a four year extension from the Rangers. Bummer!

 

Not really an extension because he was already under control for those years. This is one of those fancy deals that replaces the arbitration years and makes people's heads hurt trying to figure out what they really mean.

[kenmeister]

Not really an extension because he was already under control for those years. This is one of those fancy deals that replaces the arbitration years and makes people's heads hurt trying to figure out what they really mean.

 

Oh I see, thanks for the explanation.