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Part of the issue with 'more starters' is logistics. Most BPs, I guess, has one RP that qualifies as a #6. We currently have 7 pure RPs for next year. So we can only have one slot dedicated to a #6. The rest have to be minor league prospects and minor league journeymen. No legit major league pitcher will sign to be in the minors.
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That's about where I am. I understand doctors can mis-diagnose, and there is probably some uncertainty in the course of treatment. But if the best doctors in the world think it is okay to throw, they are probably right. And it could go sideways, but I'd bet against it. And my feeling is that any injury, outside of a clean break, could always go sideways. But I am thinking there is virtually no chance that they thought Crochet needed TJS and decided to wait 6 months.
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IMHO, no need to over-complicate things. Mead should automatically play 2nd, and Anthony should automatically play LF. The lineup is fairly clear: C-Rutschman 1B-Contreras 2B-Mead SS-Story 3B-Durbin LF-Anthony CF-Ceddanne RF-Abreu Everything else is DH & bench.
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I looked at a couple of articles, and they all mentioned Crochet's issue as a lat issue. Is the lat related to rotator cuff, or could you provide an article discussing it?
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It won't matter. DD is not paying Gray $25M so that he can replace Painter in the rotation.
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I know that they are legit banged up a bit, but I am also wondering if they'd be on the IL if we were tied with the NYY for the 1st WC slot, or tied with TO for the last WC slot.
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There is always something to worry about. But every team has something to worry about.
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DD isn't spending $25M+ for a #6 SP. He needs a 3B and 2B/SS, and depending on Miller's injury. They need an OF/1B depending on where they play Harper. They probably need an RP or 2, but so does everyone. I'd be stunned if they went after a #6 for $25M.
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Almost no way that Gray signs with the Yankees. And the Phillies already have 5 SPs for next year. They're out.
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I'm about 100% sure it is not a record, but a 17/0 K/W is some seriously good pitching.
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In the RSN, the sky is always falling.
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We can't get reckless, but I think we can gamble on keeping guys fresh for the playoffs.
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Like I said, both Philly and LAD have a rotation, and are unlikely to spend $25M for Gray. TO certainly needs an SP, but they also have competing needs. No sense figuring out what the NYMs will do. The Cubs have some openings and have money. But I am not seeing a lot in the way of us re-signing him.
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For me, that's the key question. There are always better hitters available. But if they hit better than Yoshi, they will likely cost real money. If Yordie is available, sure. But I wouldn't be spending real money to upgrade from a .746 to an .800. I'd prefer the real money go to someone like Gray.
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Story has an 8/0 K/W, with -0- HRs, in 25 ABs. Small sample, and I assume he is still shaking off the rust, but those are bad numbers. But like you said, Monasterio and Seigler are quite tearing it up.
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I'm probably getting the O's feed, but they are showing a lot of Eddie Murray replays. What a nice swing.
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Breslow is having a GM year just like Tracy is having a managerial year. Sometimes everything turns your way. Good thing Breslow listened to me, did the opposite, and didn't demote White.
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A .700 OPS, despite a .347 BABIP. The important numbers are 1 HR in 97 ABs, with a 25/7 K/W.
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Good job by Gray and the BP last night, keeping the key-3 fresh.
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Yoshida is not a problem in any way. If someone wanted to take on half his salary, maybe. But I see no reason to just give him away for loose change.
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Anything can happen, but Breslow should be the Executive of the Year, if that's a real thing. I think it would be crazy to not extend him.
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I just posted about a 2+1 or even a 2+1+1. Your numbers look good. And I don't think we'll have that much competition. While any team can do anything, Gray won't sign with the NYY, the Phillies and LAD already have enough rotation. The Mets don't strike me as a team that would go after someone that old.
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I believe it is a mutual option, which provides virtually -0- leverage. I think there is a small chance, particularly if Gray beats the Yankees in the playoffs, that Gray decides he likes it here, and agrees to a small discount. He looks like a dude that doesn't let money rule his world. But we still need to put FA-level coin on the table. As a twist, while it is extremely unlikely he ever gets to the HOF, playing for the RS will be a plus. Everyone will offer him 2 years. We can offer him 2 plus a team option will easily-attainable goals to flip that to a guaranteed 3rd year, or even a 4th year. And if he can win his 20th this year, that's one more chip on the table.
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TBH, for most of the posters, I don't remember your overall opinion. That's a good thing. It means you're making points that I agree/disagree with. But it is the ones that think every move is wrong that I have an issue with. That's when it becomes trolling.
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FredLynn, formerly know as Pumpsie, but that's unimportant. I don't know you, but I feel strongly that you, and everyone in here, needs more coffee. In fact, you have inspired me to brew another cup. Cheers!
