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  1. moonslav59
    I'd do this. We'd have enough money to sign someone else, so I might prefer signing Torres or Polanco over the Donovan trade, or just sign M Kelly or Suarez (3B/DH/1B w Alonso to DH)
  2. moonslav59
    I'd like to believe this is true, but we've been shammed and scammed over and over. Their words ring hollow. We were competitive this year, and chose to dump the Devers salary, then did nothing at the deadline that may have cost some money. I know there was more to that choice than money, but the fact is, we traded away our best hitter during an open window season and did nothing to replace him. Now, we say "They will," but I'm skeptical. What would go a long way in convincing me would be to go very close to the second line. I realize this would be year two of the tax and likely force a reset in 2027, but make on of the major additions a one and done deal. Some are projecting Gleyber Torres will take a 1 year deal. Maybe Merrill Kelly takes a one and done, since he's 37. Maybe Polanco thinks one more big season could get him a multi-year big deal after 2026. (A team 2nd year option with a big buyout might lure Polanco to sign a 1 year deal.) The second line would mean we have about $65M to spend. We could make a trade or two that add a few more $million, but $65M and one key trade could make enormous gains on how we look on paper. $29M Alonso $16M Suarez $15M Polanco $5M Matz Trade Duran for Lodolo and Mayer, Sandlin & Garcia for Ryan. BAM!!!!
  3. moonslav59
    I'm not sure a single posters has advocated no SP'er additions. Has anybody said all we need is a #4? Maybe someone is okay with a solid #3, but I'm not sure I heard those words, either.
  4. moonslav59
    While I agree, I do think we have enough talent & potential/promise among the 8-10 SP'ers who look like 4-6 starters, that we can expect one will jump up and grab the 3 slot in a capable manner. Although Bello and Gio slumped at the end, both pitched like more than capable 3's in 2025. In fact, their numbers would have made them #2's on half the teams. I'd be happy with a 1/2 slot addition and then letting the depth fight it out for the 3-5 slots. Another plus might be that even if none pitch like a solid #3, if our 3-4-5-6 starters all pitch like solid #4s, that could be enough, if our 1-2's pitch like 1-2's.
  5. moonslav59
    I'm 200% sure Mayer is handed a FT position before ST'ing. It could be 3B, 2B or a long shot SS, if Cora wakes up and moves Story to 2B. It should be: 1B: ______ (Alonso, Suarez, then maybe Hoskins/Bell) 2B: Story SS: Mayer 3B: _____ (Bregman, Suarez) It might be... 1B: Hoskins 2B: Polanco or Mayer SS: Story 3B: Mayer or Bregman (Suarez?)
  6. moonslav59
    He's already been a pretty big plus, even if he never pitches an inning in 2026. He was one of our best SP'ers in '24 and did well in his only start in '25.
  7. moonslav59
    Undefeated BYU was exposed, today. I'm glad teams like them get eliminated from consideration. Now, I'm not so sure teams like #13 Utah (7-2) Virginia (8-1) Louisville (7-1) GA Tech (8-1) or Vandy (7-2) deserve it either, but I'd rather see the debate about who is in about teams like them than much better teams left out in the past. In early games, OSU, GA & Ole Miss are taking care of business. IN pulled their game out, late.
  8. moonslav59
    That's what I expect, too. The added bonus is that he's not coming off an injury. This will thrill JH just enough to say yes on a 2 year deal. (Maybe add a 3rd year option with buyout to cut down on the tax line AAV calculations.)
  9. moonslav59
    Criswell worked out fine, especially for the money. I don't mind MiLB signings like Fulmer.
  10. moonslav59
    I'm against the idea. At times, I'm only suggesting what I think might happen. Other times, I suggest what I want to happen and try to stay within reasonable budget (JH) considerations.
  11. moonslav59
    Sub Mayer for Bregman or Bichette, and this is still a likely pipedream. (I like it though! Suarez at 1B or 3B would be cheaper and pretty good, too. :Polanco at 2B would add more power and give us a switch hitter over 3 RHBs.)
  12. moonslav59
    We have enough depth and flexible position players to make two significant trades, but I think Brez & Co are stubborn on future assets. Duran seems like the obvious first trade. His 3 years of control still is part of the "future," but with Anthony, Abreu and Rafaela (plus RHBs Campbell & Garcia) it makes sense to deal him. The next trade becomes more complicated. We could offer one of those RHBs Campbell or Garca, but that may be selling low. We have 8-9 pitchers who would be #2s to #5's on most teams, and while 2025 showed the importance of rotation depth, I think we can and should add one SP'er from Crawford, Harrison, Dobbins, Fitts, Perales or for the right return Early or Tolle. Others like Clarke, Valera, Fajardo and the draftees might be selling low, but if one is demanded, I'd consider it. Adding prospects like Arias seems dangerous, as we are thin in infield depth and future outlooks. Gonzales has too much upside compared to his trade value. Romero, DHam and Sogard are not moving anyone's needle. The second trade is a tough one. It would be easier for JH to just allow us to spend to the second line and make one big trade- perhaps bigger than we expect.
  13. moonslav59
    I still dont see all 3, unless there's an injury or Romy is our platoon/FT 1Bman or DH. I know Eaton can play OF, but I'd prefer a better 4th OF'er not names Masa on the 26, and we have several better than Eaton. (THe issue is we don't want Campbell or Garcia on the 26 as a strict short side platoon.)
  14. moonslav59
    I think the Joe Ryan situation will come down to what other teams offer. MIN wants top prospects, and we have some, but all we need to do is outbid the next best offer. They probably prefer Abreu over Duran, and maybe even Campbell and Garcia, so maybe a third team needs to get involved. Two trades could really help our 2026 chances, but I doubt they want to dampen the 2027 and beyond chances for a hear and now solution. My idea is to trade some of the future, but only for players with 3+ years of control 2 like Ryan- with a hopeful extension to follow. Duran + for Paredes? Campbell, Arias and Early for Ryan? Sign Alonso & Polanco/Suarez and Matz and we'd look pretty golden.
  15. moonslav59
    I was talking 40 man roster. No way all 3 are on the 26. There might be just 1.
  16. moonslav59
    He's gotta stay healthy. Period.
  17. moonslav59
    That would break a long streak, but if we trade for one, I agree. (We may sign another Sandoval type or another Criswell type, although I think we originally signed him to a MiLB deal.)
  18. moonslav59
    It was odd that our 4 slot had a worse OPS than 5, 6, 7 & 9. Only the 8 slot was worse at .617. Story led the team in PAs up 4th and did well. (14 different players were slotted 4th to start a game!) PAs 4th Player OPS 199 Story .815 118 Narvaez .762 75 Abreu .506 63 Ref .874 55 Yoshida .713 53 Casas .551 53 K C .404 42 Romy .365 We gotta do better. The 2 and 4 slots are key.
  19. moonslav59
    I've been pumping up spending big on batters and trading for a solid #2 SP'er, but what if we decide to give up some more of the future and go bold. Trade for two pitchers and spend up to the second tax line? Maybe something like this: Duran & Sandlin for Lodolo (saves about $3M AAV) Campbell, Arias & Early for Ryan (saves about $2M AAV) $70M to spend to second line: $27M Alonso $20M Suarez $14M Polanco $8M Josh Bell There is a reason I posted this here and not the realistic thread: 1. L Anthony LH 2. R Alonso DH 3. S Polanco 2B 4. R Suarez 3B 5. L Abreu RF 6. R Story SS 7. S J Bell 1B 8. R Narvaez C 9. R Rafaela CF Bench: Mayer, Wong, Garcia, DHam/Sogard/Eaton SP: Crochet, Ryan, Lodolo, Bello, Sandoval/Dobbins/Crawford/Harrison/Tolle/Perales RP: Chapman, Whitlock, Slaten, Weissert, Fitts, Bernardino, Murphy/Criswell/Winckowski/Moran/Kelly/Mullins
  20. moonslav59
    Article on Jo Jo Ingrassia... https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-prospect-jojo-ingrassia-proving-value-in-arizona-fall-league?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage
  21. moonslav59
    That is most likely, or a three way trade. The Duran for Lodolo type trade is the longshot.
  22. moonslav59
    I almost mentioned Kim. We could get Alonso and Kim for close to $50M. 1B Alonso 2B Story SS Kim 3B Mayer
  23. moonslav59
    There is a good chance there won't be a choice between DHam & Sogard or even Eaton. Once we DFA or trade Grissom, we may have room for all 3, or 2 without Eaton.
  24. moonslav59
    I know I'm repeating myself, but I really think trading for a #2 is the best path forward, and then spend to the max JH allows on adding bats. I'd prefer 2 mega bats to 3 pretty good ones or 3 pretty good ones to 4 decent ones. I figure the first tax line is about $45M and the second one is $65M away. The quality sharply increases when you divide these two numbers by 2 or 3. (I'm not going 4, unless there is a little left over to sign someone like Matz.) Using AAV numbers and fangraphs' estimates, here are some ideas I like or might like: At $45-48M: 2 Players.... 28 Schwarber + 20 Suarez 28 Schwarber + 16 Okamoto or 27 Alonso + 20 Suarez (or 22 Torres) 3 Players... 20 Suarez, 14 Polanco + 12 O'Hearn (0r 8 Hoskins) 20 Suarez, 16 Okamoto + 8 Fairbanks 16 Okamoto, 15 H-S Kim +14 Polanco
  25. moonslav59
    Exactly, and if Casas proves himself, he can challenge Yoshida for the DH slot. (Another player that should have to earn a slot, but instead will be handed the DH slot before ST'ing starts. Campbell needs to find a position. I'm not sure he plays good enough defense to be a multi-position utility guy. He could also challenge Yoshida at DH. Depending on who our 1Bman is, he may challenge there, too- along with Casas, but he should not and will not be just handed a FT slot. His best position might be DH, then LF and maybe 3rd at 1B. His 2B ship might have sailed.
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