OT: MLB Discussion Thread: Part XXIII

[True Blue]

They can afford it but it may not be a good business decision.

They absolutely can. 100%.

Ok, in theory, they can sign Harper, Machado and anyone else they want to. In reality, Steinbrenner is willing to go over the tax treshold, but does not really want to do it as it will make singing anyone else virtually all but impossible. Cashman, I believe, also wants flexibility.

It is quite easy to say "They are wealthy", they can do whatever it takes. Business is not quite that way. Stanton has a $300m contract. Judge will have a $300m contract. They cannot afford to sign either Harper or Machado to one. One cannot have a $900m outfield and then pay the rest of the team.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Yankees have met with Cleveland and Seattle Re: Kluber, Carrasco and Paxton.

Make it happen Cash... and by that I mean Kluber and Paxton.

 

[mrmovies779]

Yankees have met with Cleveland and Seattle Re: Kluber, Carrasco and Paxton.

Make it happen Cash... and by that I mean Kluber and Paxton.

If he can land Kluber and Paxton ill personally build a statue of him in front of Yankee Stadium.Get them 2,stay away from Harper,Machado and 300 million + contracts,and go to war with what we got.Pitching has to be priority #1,2 and 3.We can get by with our offense as is.

 

[sbjnyc]

Ok, in theory, they can sign Harper, Machado and anyone else they want to. In reality, Steinbrenner is willing to go over the tax treshold, but does not really want to do it as it will make singing anyone else virtually all but impossible. Cashman, I believe, also wants flexibility.

It is quite easy to say "They are wealthy", they can do whatever it takes. Business is not quite that way. Stanton has a $300m contract. Judge will have a $300m contract. They cannot afford to sign either Harper or Machado to one. One cannot have a $900m outfield and then pay the rest of the team.

Like I said, it may not be a good business decision but different steinbrenners place a different priority on winning vs good business.

 

[Cassano]

Sources: Cubs open to moving 3B Bryant in trade

 

[darko]

Sources: Cubs open to moving 3B Bryant in trade

Because he is no longer the best.

 

[sbjnyc]

Sources: Cubs open to moving 3B Bryant in trade

Maybe bern was right after all.

 

[darko]

Maybe bern was right after all.

Doubt it. That article is pure clickbait.

 

[darko]

What about Charlie Morton on a 1 or 2 year deal?

That's assuming we miss out on Kluber and/or Paxton. Paxton is an interesting case. He's 30 and under team control for 2 more seasons. Will hit free agency at 32. What sort of contract do you give him at that point?

 

[Cassano]

What about Charlie Morton on a 1 or 2 year deal?

That's assuming we miss out on Kluber and/or Paxton. Paxton is an interesting case. He's 30 and under team control for 2 more seasons. Will hit free agency at 32. What sort of contract do you give him at that point?

Paxton it depends on the type of season he's having. If he continues to perform as a solid #2 guy, you would need to give him at least 4-5 years to retain him.

I would really like Morton TBH. Didn't even realize he's a free agent. I think Corbin signing is pretty much a lock though.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

What about Charlie Morton on a 1 or 2 year deal?

That's assuming we miss out on Kluber and/or Paxton. Paxton is an interesting case. He's 30 and under team control for 2 more seasons. Will hit free agency at 32. What sort of contract do you give him at that point?

I'd stay away from Morton. Red flag city there and he'd throw like 30 innings for us over 2 years.

 

[Cassano]

Kluber, Kipnis (since they're trying to cut salary) for Andujar, Frazier and Betances. Gleybor moves to SS, Kipnis to 2B and they sign Donaldson from free agency to play 3rd. Sign Corbin. Re-vamped rotation without giving up Justus

 

[Cassano]

Knowing Dipoto, this could be a 14 player trade involving 4 teams. Segura is an intriguing name as well.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Id give up some significant stuff to get Paxton AND Segura.

Segura is a really good player.

 

[I Eat Crow]

I'd be cool with trading everyone on that list except Florial.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I'd be cool with trading everyone on that list except Florial.

Id be cool trading Florial too for the right player.

 

[sbjnyc]

Doubt it. That article is pure clickbait.

Yeah what was I thinking??

 

[Cassano]

I'd be cool with trading everyone on that list except Florial.

Same tbh. Paxton only 160 IP and he's 30. Shouldn't be too enamored with his stuff when he can never string a healthy season.

 

[Mac n Gs]

I feel like the Mets are in this weird limbo phase where their offense will continue to be ass, but their pitching will be good enough to keep them in the NL East race. Has BVW mentioned any specific plans lately? All I've seen is that they're generally interested in more of the big ticket bullpen FAs and some catchers.

 

[LeetchisGod]

Id give up some significant stuff to get Paxton AND Segura.

Segura is a really good player.

He hits .300 with minimal power. We don't need that on this team. All we need is home runs and strikeouts.

 

[True Blue]

Like I said, it may not be a good business decision but different steinbrenners place a different priority on winning vs good business.

There are bad business decisions. Can't see this Steinbrenner making it.

 

[Cassano]

 

[BroadwayBlues]

Bauer is the one Indian starter I'd want. Younger and more healthy than the other two.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Bauer scares me.

Hes a driveline guy and I'm against pretty much everything that they preach.

 

[Cassano]

I'm surprised teams are still interested in Clint Frazier as a key piece in dealing a top rotation arm.