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  1. Hitch
    I don't disagree with you on Mayer. I'm not actively looking for us to trade him, and I like his defence for sure, but he has a lot of question marks and I think he was very wrongly put in the same bracket as Anthony throughout the minor leagues. Last year showed us differently. But if the industry still has him anywhere near that ceiling in terms of projection, I'd send him away and reap the rewards if we're just holding him as depth/platoon. I had this same conversation with Hugh a couple of days ago before he went mad talking about the weather, but as much as I would do Mayer for Marte, we would then still need a 1st or 3rd baseman, which means that likely rules out Alonso coming to us, as we have nobody for 3rd, but still have Casas/Romy for 1st. Not sure how I feel about that.
  2. Hitch
    So, then he's just a bench piece? In the outlined scenario I mentioned above? If that's the case, trade him now and cash in. I imagine he's worth a lot more than being a bench piece in trade talks.
  3. Hitch
    I don't think Mayer going down to AAA will go down well with Mayer or the fanbase. I'm good with him being injury cover, but if his value is really high (no idea what it is right now), it may make more sense to use that value rather than have it fall away in AAA.
  4. Hitch
    What ae you doing with Mayer if it is Marte and Bregman/Bo? Dealing him?
  5. Hitch
    Boras does, at least.
  6. Hitch
    I reckon Bres is setting up a pick and trade again.
  7. Hitch
    As they should be. Everyone is interested and checks in on everyone.
  8. Hitch
    It's only December 12th.
  9. Hitch
    Which makes sense. The infield and outfield is about to be locked down for a fairly significant amount of time it appears. Start loading up on guys that will be coming 2, 3, and 4 years down the line.
  10. Hitch
    Yeah, that's what I figured. Hopefully a signing soon then (unless they have their eye on a Rule 5 guy to trade like last year).
  11. Hitch
    Preller seems to be lining up for a day of madness and mental trades. I wonder if we're among all that.
  12. Hitch
    Was Grissom on the 40 man? He was right? Surprised Schwarber got 5 x 30m. Fair play to him. I wouldn't want us doing that.
  13. Hitch
    Maybe go and ask someone who fits into those particular parameters?
  14. Hitch
    I guess therein lies the rub. I'll take the player that's performed to an elite level continually over a kid that has proven nothing and can't hit left handed pitching. Your weather analogy is rubbish. 🌞
  15. Hitch
    The vast majority of the time? Even though the vast majority of prospects flame out? I think that's pushing your narrative too far. Young and older players fall off cliffs all the time. One of the maddening reasons this game is so hard to get right.
  16. Hitch
    I'm not doing Romy and Crawford for 1 year each of Lowe and Diaz. Just go for Diaz and leave Lowe there.
  17. Hitch
    Anyone that says no to this is out of their mind.
  18. Hitch
    They're only two of the teams he's meeting. Anyone with an interest is the report, which would make sense.
  19. Hitch
    Yes you can. This deal doesn't stop you from making other moves. Obviously. If it was our only move, that would be another matter. And wouldn't make sense in any universe.
  20. Hitch
    We'll have to agree to disagree. Mayer has proven absolutely nothing. He's still a prospect who's a platoon player and nothing else right now. I'm not convinced we get anything exceptional from him between years 23-28, but I am sure we'll get some exceptional baseball from Marte over the next 2 to 3 years. I'd rather Marte at £17m over the pair of them at £30m+ personally. As I'm fairly sure we can find a player to offer us more than Mayer by trading from our sizeable depth in the outfield and starting pitching, and for not too much money. Regardless, I think we both agree that it isn't going to happen, as AZ seem to be after pitching by the sounds of things. But in saying that, the noise around Mayer is continuous. Interestingly, and somewhat connected, I just saw one of the big journos (forgot who already - not just the body going to s***) say that at no point did the Sox entertain Early discussions for anyone at the deadline.
  21. Hitch
    Crawford has had two pretty nasty injuries pitching wise in a right knee patellar tendinopathy that sidelined him early, followed by a season-ending right wrist injury. Health wise I think he probably has more questions marks over him than Dobbins with an ACL injury, though admittedly that's subjective. I don't think he is constantly judged just by that spell, but it has to be taken into account and can't be wished away as bad luck. I like Kutter, but I'm mot sure he has much of any value right now. If he has, I'd be okay us using it for sure.
  22. Hitch
    I get all that. I'm not saying this is the way we should go. I'm just saying if it's only what AZ want (seems unlikely) then I'd do it. I'd rather Marte for £17m and 5 years than Bo at £30m and 8 years personally. There's no clear indication Bo can play defence at 2nd yet - he's certainly awful at SS - though again I wouldn't be against us finding out in another scenario. I'd certainly prefer an outfielder or pitching was traded for Marte, but if it's Mayer I'd lose no sleep. We can then always trade from the outfield and/or pitchers to get other low cost infielders. We have a hell of a lot of flexibility right now because of the number of pitchers (most valuable trade commodity) and outfielders we have for trade. There's definitely better routes (for us) but I'm fine with it being Mayer if need be,
  23. Hitch
    Of course, but players are aging better than ever. And Mayer has proven absolutely nothing. He gets lumped in thought wise with Anthony in fans' mind. He is NOWHERE near that level. Nowhere. Most prospects (which I'd still count Mayer to be considering he's played so little) flame out. Not some. Most. There's nothing more exciting than seeing a prospect come up and thrive. But you should spend them relatively often for players that have a stellar record of delivering.
  24. Hitch
    Okay but when we were talking about whether we'd be better in certain situations a week or so ago you were highlighting all the steps forward players would be making, and dismissing regressions. You can't have it all ways Hugh! 😆 He's the single best 2nd baseman in the game. If you get a chance to get him, and for only $17m (LT tax hit) a year, you do it. Especially for an injury prone question mark. If we're worried about payroll or lack of infield depth, we can trade Duran for a young infielder. Or let Casas and Romy share 1st and go get a 3rd baseman. Getting Marte for Mayer is unlikely to happen, but it would make us hugely better with still plenty of flexibility to make trades for the other holes, or to sign FA's.
  25. Hitch
    I don't think it will likely be the ask - they seem to want pitching - but there's definitely noise around it. If it absolutely is who they want - you do it. We have no idea who Mayer is yet either as a hitter or around health, and at best seems to a platoon right now. If you can get THE best 2nd baseman (a position of need) who hits with power, then you do it and figure out the rest.
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