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  1. mvp 78
    The fans seem to take the brunt of it. At least now there's extended netting!
  2. mvp 78
    Yup, this time = next time They have a few years to get themselves worked up about it. First thing they need to do is can Tony Clark. They got snookered the past 2 contracts, but that's 100% on them. When times are good, nobody cares about the details. When times go bad, it's all "hey WTF did we sign onto". I don't have too much sympathy for them. At least they still have a stronger union than the NFLPA.
  3. mvp 78
    http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2018/02/02/players-are-getting-pretty-dang-upset-about-the-lack-of-free-agent-signings/ Earlier this week, in conference calls that union officials held with player representatives, players asked about the viability of collectively refusing to show up at spring training until Feb. 24, the mandatory reporting date, according to sources. It was a significant step — signed players standing up for unsigned players — but the union informed the players that an organized action of that sort would constitute an unlawful strike in violation of the CBA, and the players dropped the idea, sources said. Seems like the players aren't actually aware of what the union contract says. Maybe they'll pay attention and get a better deal from the owners this time?
  4. mvp 78
    This whole board is and endless argument of the same 2 or 3 things. Also, I'm not sure people should be expected to remember what everyone's belief system is word for word.
  5. mvp 78
    It's a sad state of affairs when MVP is the pollyanna. My post wasn't directed at anyone in particular, it was more towards the overall undercurrent of thought that DD can't draft and everything is hopeless. I think it'll all work out ok.
  6. mvp 78
    Where would Moncada be playing this year if Pedroia was healthy? Is he better than Devers or Beni? Where would Margot play?
  7. mvp 78
    How many other organizations expect to have more than 1 guy become an "impact player" over the next 2-3 years?
  8. mvp 78
    He just can't build a farm tho...
  9. mvp 78
    It's the same scouts. They'll be fine.
  10. mvp 78
    That's what happens when Ben efffff's you over for a few years due to his contract nonsense and one of their top INTL prospects dies. They'll get their mojo back.
  11. mvp 78
    I know this. I was just trying to add some light to the doom and gloomers who think the farm is a trainwreck.
  12. mvp 78
    The majority of the guys making less than Betts are arbitration or pre-arbitration. It has nothing to do with "focus spending on 3-5 players." They have 9 players above 10M AAV (include Sandoval and Castillo).
  13. mvp 78
    I think Scherff, Mata and Houck could all end up in the top 100 next year if they track in the right direction.
  14. mvp 78
    I don't agree that "upper ones usually only a select few players receive huge contracts." I think the majority of the teams at the top of the payroll have filled their 25 man roster with decent contracts. I don't think there are too many that have a couple of big ticket players and the rest are league minimum. The Red Sox haven't seemed to go cheap in any specific area of their roster. Maybe they have a younger bullpen, but that's about it. I think the luxury tax should rise, a floor should be created and reduce the amount of arbitration years so that players hit FA earlier. They also probably need to redo the draft structure and fix how international FA's are obtained.
  15. mvp 78
    I agree about both. The salary floor will probably never be passed by the owners, but it's something the players should fight for.
  16. mvp 78
    I heard Machado will be playing SS this year.
  17. mvp 78
    The luxury tax is the problem.
  18. mvp 78
    If the season gets cancelled, this board becomes a Brockton Rox messageboard. Sorry, that's the rules.
  19. mvp 78
    Owners have seen ever spiraling tv contracts and ticket prices. Why shouldn't players expect a piece of the pie?
  20. mvp 78
    The real deal.
  21. mvp 78
    This man gets it.
  22. mvp 78
    It's true. SFF killed WMB and LL's career through osmosis.
  23. mvp 78
    Truck Day is Monday.
  24. mvp 78
    Lock him up. Lock him up. Lock him up.
  25. mvp 78
    Good for him.
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