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  1. moonslav59
    I think we were talking about what return in trade we might get for Betts, not him shooting for the moon on a contract.
  2. moonslav59
    Reposted for your enjoyment. Date listed was the last year of the deal.
  3. moonslav59
    I already posted a list of all the top contracts of all time. (Go to the Realistic thread. I just reposted it.) It's not even close to 10:1, but the judging criteria is subjective. I'd say it's more like 3:2 or 5:3, but if you narrow it down to 8+ year deals with players 27 or 28, my guess is the numbers are close to 1:1.
  4. moonslav59
    I doubt we trade him for a 5th starter and 4th OF'er. It will more likely be for 1-2 near ML-ready prospects. Then, with the money saved, we let Bloom do his magic with cheap FA signings to fill numerous voids in our 25 man roster. CF (assuming no JBJ) C (assuming no Leon) 1B SP RP RP SP depth
  5. moonslav59
    There was already a drop off in viewership the last 2 years. Losing Betts will not add anyone. Will people who wanted to buy a Betts jersey, still buy one of Devers or Bogey? Probably, many will. IMO, Betts will earn the $330M/30 year deal he may get.... and then some.
  6. moonslav59
    So, maybe a 1 for 1 deal, assuming ATL wants to shoot for a 1 year window (doubtful).
  7. moonslav59
    If, by some miracle, he comes back and plays a lot, I think his bat may be okay. I'm worried more about his range and ability to turn the DP.
  8. moonslav59
    There have been some very great returns, in the past. Maybe not "the moon," but...
  9. moonslav59
    So, a comp pick for Betts.
  10. moonslav59
    Some Betts trade scenarios explored... Mookie Betts rumors WWW.MLB.COM With Mookie Betts entering the final year of his contract in 2020, the '18 American League Most Valuable Player Award winner will be the focus of plenty of trade talks this offseason. Below is a list of the latest news and rumors surrounding the 27-year-old outfielder. Here are some (several have been reported before): Betts to...(for) LAD C Keibert Ruiz (#33 MLB Pipeline) P Josiah Gray (#75) SS Jeter Downs (#87) STL C Andrew Knizner (STL #3) 3B Elehuris Montero (STL #4) OF Randy Arozarena (STL #10) ATL OF Drew Waters (#23 MLB) P Kyle Muller (ATL #7) C William Contreras (ATL #8) NYM Noah Syndergaard or Steven Matz & Brandon Nimmo or Edwin Diaz & Dominic Smith or (with Eovaldi) Jeff McNeil
  11. moonslav59
    Let's not get ahead of ourselves. There's just a tiny chance Pedey can give us anything significant.
  12. moonslav59
    I think he gets $330/10 or $340/10 or $350/11, $360/12- maybe $372/12 tops.
  13. moonslav59
    He constructed a pretty good 2013 ML roster by signing moderate FAs to shorter term deals.
  14. moonslav59
    I do, too, but probably because I've watched him for years.
  15. moonslav59
    When I saw that play, after the LF'er made an error that let a runner score, I thought, "Man, that's a lame reaction to have," but afterwards, it was explained that he was mad at himself for allowing the hitter to hit it hard. The players knew that, and that matters a hell of a lot more than my first impression. Apparently, they players loved Lackey. Most fierce competitors are loved by most teammates, because the want to win so bad it shows (and rubs off). When he left the Angels, they sung praises about him. He looked like he was liked in St. Louis afterwards, too.
  16. moonslav59
    I would have guessed Dewey was better. How about 35-37? Dewey .294/.397/.507 (.903) in 1932 PAs Drewy .222/315/.302 (.615) in 286 PAs (He retired after his age 35 season)
  17. moonslav59
    The odds must be better for 0.5 than 50.
  18. moonslav59
    I'm thinking 5 years of Soto>4 years of Devers, not that I want to trade Devers. Also, Soto did what Devers did but 2 years younger. They both still have upside, which is scary!
  19. moonslav59
    Okay. I think most people view prime as being over at ages 31-32, but many of the best players have great years after 32. Look at Dwight Evans: OPS .777 ages 20-26 .865 ages 27-31 .885 ages 32-37, including his career high OPS of .986 at age 35 and league leading .920 at age 32. (He put up these numbers from ages 35-39: .857.) His defense barely declined. Remember, power ages better. Dwight's avg HRs per 162 gams 21 ages 20-29 27 ages 30-39 So, Betts may lose some speed, but he may gain some power.
  20. moonslav59
    That would probably be a major reason to do it. Soto is a beast. We might have to add another player to get the Nats to do it. Plus, doesn't Soto have more years of team control?
  21. moonslav59
    Great numbers- remember ages 27-36 is 10 years not 27-37.
  22. moonslav59
    I know the odds are against most 8+ year deals, but those that started at 27 or 28 have a better record. I'm also not saying Betts will be great at 35 or 36, but I would bet he'll have better numbers than Machado and Harper at ages 33-36.
  23. moonslav59
    Players don't often come out in numbers to defend someone they dislike.
  24. moonslav59
    Yes, and those two deals started at relatively young ages- like Betts's would.
  25. moonslav59
    Come on Slasher. You have the facts mixed up. I, too, thought his antics after our LF'er made an error were way out of line, but upon the explanation and watching the replay again, I believed the story, and his teammates lined up to defend him afterwards. I believed them, too, but I suppose they could have all been lying. Do you have even one statement from an ex-teammate that says he was a bad teammate? He was a fierce competitor, and hated to lose. He lost it many times, when things went badly.
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