Other Sports: Philadelphia Phillies: The Road To .500 Continues Into Red October (2024 Edition)

[Hollywood Cannon]

Mets can probably offer more money.

Don’t think there’s even a need to say probably.

They can and if Soto and Boras stick to that being the most inportant thing he’ll be a Met.

Phils may be able to get semi close if they really want to and they’re gonna have to hope that Soto cares about those connections.

 

[FLYguy3911]

He’s going to the highest bidder. The rest doesn’t matter.

@FLYguy3911

I was just checking out Team USA’s roster for the upcoming tournament and saw him on the roster. Guess he’s not going to pitch anymore.

I wonder how JT would do at one of the corner outfield spots

Not a good enough hitter at this stage. Plus it takes away his greatest asset. And they would also need to add two catchers rather than just one.

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

If Soto goes to the Mets LOL we’re never getting past them

 

[Halladay]

Maybe the Giants will pony up. They were going to for Judge. Fanbase that is getting restless out there.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

 

[Cody Webster]

But I was told the Phillies were t going to go after Soto because they didn't want to go about the tax? Might want to check your sources on that article

 

[deadhead]

Gamesmanship.

If the Mets go after Soto, Middleton wants to raise the price as much as possible.
Soto won't necessarily put the Mets over the top. But he'll squeeze their budget.

In the end, it always comes down to pitching.
If Painter is the real thing, we're fine (he has Wheeler/Schilling potential).

The reason the Dodgers are WS champions is not just spending money, they also have a first rate farm system. It's what has kept the Braves competitive and put the Astros over the top.

Remember, Angels had Trout and Ohtani. But couldn't build a solid team around them before Trout broke down.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

 

[CutOnDime97]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1852391656756052427

 

[trostol]

i swore he was already traded

 

[deadhead]

i swore he was already traded

They retained his rights after his contract expired.
This is a favor to him, Angels are a really thin team so he'll get a shot in ST.
No room at the inn here, Kemp and Kennedy have passed him as veteran bench guys.

 

[trostol]

nope...i was thinking of Mickey who was traded to the Angels

 

[CutOnDime97]

Guessing these are almost meaningless since they probably wouldn't let you put much money down but...

https://x.com/i/web/status/1852078569817809203

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Guessing these are almost meaningless since they probably wouldn't let you put much money down but...

https://x.com/i/web/status/1852078569817809203

Smart move by a sports book to not even allow the winning option to be bet on.

Also, it's not actually on Draftkings to be bet on so feel like it may just be engagement farming.

 

[Flybynite]

Guessing these are almost meaningless since they probably wouldn't let you put much money down but...

https://x.com/i/web/status/1852078569817809203

Does Juan Soto have an IPPEI?

 

[Cody Webster]

nope...i was thinking of Mickey who was traded to the Angels

Lol, I thought the same thing, then remembered it was Mickey

 

[Cody Webster]

Love pushing our fantasy narratives as fact

 

[ponder719]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1852391656756052427

Sorry, this should be illegal. I have no problem with not wanting to be too active within the community, it's every person's right to be as involved or as disengaged as they wish to be, but the ownership groups of large corporations should be a matter of public record.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

What reason is there for remaining anonymous? Some type of shady accounting?

 

[ponder719]

What reason is there for remaining anonymous? Some type of shady accounting?

The most plausible charitable reason is not wanting people to know you've got the kind of money it takes to buy into a professional sports team, and if you're truly a private enough individual, you can get away with that level of flying under the radar on a broad scale.

There are, of course, less charitable reasons, like being someone who, if your name was attached to the team, would cause a meaningful enough portion of the customer base to seek alternatives.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

The most plausible charitable reason is not wanting people to know you've got the kind of money it takes to buy into a professional sports team, and if you're truly a private enough individual, you can get away with that level of flying under the radar on a broad scale.

There are, of course, less charitable reasons, like being someone who, if your name was attached to the team, would cause a meaningful enough portion of the customer base to seek alternatives.

Do you have a name in mind? Josh Harris getting his fingers in the Phillies pie? Lol

 

[ponder719]

Do you have a name in mind? Josh Harris getting his fingers in the Phillies pie? Lol

I don't have a name in particular in mind, (very specifically, I don't think it's any of these guys) but someone like a Dan Snyder or Jerry Jones would be absolutely toxic in Philly, or a particularly unsavory business type like a member of the Sackler family would bring out a lot of rage and counter-protesting.

 

[Flybynite]

https://www.mlb.com/news/scott-kingery-traded-to-angels-from-phillies

I didn't even know his rights still extended, but I guess this is a result of club options and weird minor league rights rules or something.

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

Gamesmanship.

If the Mets go after Soto, Middleton wants to raise the price as much as possible.
Soto won't necessarily put the Mets over the top. But he'll squeeze their budget.

In the end, it always comes down to pitching.
If Painter is the real thing, we're fine (he has Wheeler/Schilling potential).

The reason the Dodgers are WS champions is not just spending money, they also have a first rate farm system. It's what has kept the Braves competitive and put the Astros over the top.

Remember, Angels had Trout and Ohtani. But couldn't build a solid team around them before Trout broke down.

Pitching is important, but this team can't hit when it matters.

 

[GKJ]

I didn’t even know there was a third threshold.