moonslav59
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We may have about $70M to spend this winter- maybe $90M, if Henry allows the budget to get up close to the second line. Could we see the money spent this way? $20-30M #1 or #2 SP'er $12-18M Closer $6-9M RP'er $6-9M CF'er $5-8M RP'er $5-8M SP'er $5-8M RP'er $3-6M 4th OF'er $3-6M 2B/Utility IF Or, more like this: $25-30M SP $16-20M Closer $10-12M RP'er $10-12M CF'er $8-10M RP/SP'er
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You seem to know about his early life.
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I agree, but we may spend a little on a vet 2B who may double as a back up SS, 3B and/or OF. We may also just roll the dice on Chavis, Arauz, Lin & Chatham holding down the position until Downs is ready, if he ever is.
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Plus, Peak Sale lasted longer, or at least a longer stretch of uninterrupted greatness, than Peak Eck. Sale was top dog (or #2) for 6-7 straight years.
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His mama.
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I doubt either is on the big roster before June... more likely September.
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Agreed, and the league could force teams to spend more on player budgets or face steep penalties (or sell).
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These years are, to me... Year NYY BOS '03 153 100 (53%) '04 183 125 (30% more) '05 206 121 (70% more) '06 194 120 (62% more '07 190 143 (33% more) '08 209 134 (56% more) '09 201 123 (63% more) '13 229 151 (52% more!)
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Well, everyone won't be healthy, so Pivetta would probably be #6 if all were, and maybe 4 or 5, when 1 or 2 are out.
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Yes, my point was that in 2018, we became the Yankees of 1998-2015ish. Before that they blew us away, despite the fact that we outspend the other 90-95% of the teams.
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The Yankees blew the Sox and other teams out of the water the years they won and tried to win. Yes, the Sox spent a lot, but it wasn't even close. When we won in 2004 and 2007 and 2013, we were not the top spenders. The money difference may not seem that much way back when but $88M compared to $71M is 24% more (like 1999). Whereas the Sox in 2018 were $27M more than the second team, which is just 13% more. Year NYY BOS '00 92M 78M '01 110M 109M '02 125 108 '03 153 100 (6th) '04 183 125 (30% more) '05 206 121 (almost double!) '06 194 120 '07 190 143 (33% more) '08 209 134 (4th) '09 201 123 (4th) '13 229 151 (52% more!)
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The clubhouse boost he provided, especially during the playoffs was huge, and I think that was part of the reason the stretched to bring him back. After Eovaldi basically sacrificed himself for the team, Sale and Price stepped up and asked if they could do the same in the following game. That had enormous value, but I'm not sure that value is transferable to a 3 year deal. I was okay with the signing. I thought it was slightly too high on money and should have been 2 years not 3, due to his injury history.
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Like it or not, Perez will likely be our #2 or #3 to start the season, with someone from the system filling the 5 & 6 slots. I see us trying to acquire a #1 or #2 (maybe both). If and when ERod and Sale come back Perez and others may be pushed back to lower slots. I wouldn't count on Eovaldi as anything higher than a 4-5 slot, part timer. If everyone is ever healthy at the same time, it can't hurt having 6 starters: 1. Acquistion 2. Sale 3. ERod 4. Eovaldi 5. Perez 6. Acquisition 7+++ (In-System scrubs)
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If we are winning and/or showing good signs of a strong rebuild for 2022, I can tolerate almost anything.
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Counting scrubs parked in AAA until needed? Maybe 7-10. On the opening day roster? 3-4 or maybe 2 real good ones. Meaningful IP'ed? 5-7 This year, we have seen these newly acquired faces pitch for the big club, so far: SP Perez Godley RP/SP Mazza Brice RP Osich Triggs Lever Valdez Springs Stock Covey Kickham Peraza
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Did you ever attack Yankee fans with the "You bought the rings" argument?
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He's a little more proven as a power bat.
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It was a stab in the dark based on his playoff heroics- something that almost always ends up being "foolish."
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Hard to disagree. Now, can you list how you prioritize these need areas? Maybe something like this? 1. SP 2. RP 3. RP 4. RP 5. CF 6. SP/RP 7. RP 8. 2B 9. 4th OF
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Another option would have been to trade Espinoza for someone other than Pom or to combine him with someone else for a better SP'er.
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I'm fine with spending large. I'm just saying that winning seems a bit more satisfying when you are not blowing everyone away in spending.
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Agreed, and that's why I loved the Porcello deal, as all his years fell within prime (or were before post-prime). It's also why I was fine with trading Price just as he reached post-prime, despite having to pay half his deal. We essentially paid him 150% of his total deal for just his 4 prime years of his deal. (The injuries made that not look so great, but we don't have to "live through" his last 4 likely declining years.)
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I think injury (Pedey, Sale) vs just plain sucking (Crawford, Pablito & HRam) makes a difference, too.
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I do think it is a little less satisfying to win rings while being the top spender in MLB and maybe even top 3-5 spender. I remember blasting Yankee fans for "buying championships," so I think not taking spending into account would be hypocritical. That being said, I still love the 2018 ring season, despite the massive spending.
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This a nice view of the framework we are starting with. The only player you "added" was JBJ. I think $5M x 2 is more likely. We will certainly sign 1-2 SP'ers and 2-3 RP'er, a CF'er and maybe 1B and/or 2B.
