OT: Pirates Talk: That Skenes guy is okay at teh baseball

[WheresRamziAbid]

I'd be curious how vulnerable the verbal commitments to the international draftees from the top tier of Sasaki contenders to poaching since they will likely have to use most if not all of their international pool to sign him. Not sure I would necessarily offer 2x what the previous team did, but Pirates going to Pirate.



If only the Pirates were open to something like that to flip them at the trade deadline.

It clearly was the price it took as he didnt flip for less for anyone. Its not like the Pirates are notorious for throwing money around needlessly. They clearly have a 1.8 million dollar valuation on the guy. Obvious caveats about their ability to be correct.

 

[Ulf5]

I'd be curious how vulnerable the verbal commitments to the international draftees from the top tier of Sasaki contenders to poaching since they will likely have to use most if not all of their international pool to sign him. Not sure I would necessarily offer 2x what the previous team did, but Pirates going to Pirate.



If only the Pirates were open to something like that to flip them at the trade deadline.

1st- I've seen conflicting reports saying they gave Morel twice what the Dodgers offered, then I saw a report saying the Dodgers offered $1.1 million. Who knows.
2nd- Can't see Nutting approving a 5 year, 9 figure contract for a ufa or a 1 year bounce back contract higher than $20 million for the year.

 

[Ulf5]

SF, both NYs and Texas told they're out on Sasaki. Arizona never got a meeting so they're obviously out also.
Roki Sasaki Reportedly Informs Several Teams They Are Out Of Running

 

[ImporterExporter]

It's LA or SD. You' be insane to bet on any other outcome.

 

[Wattsburgh]

Skenes and Sasaki making the Pirates relevant again like the 70’s is some serious bragging rights when it comes to the Hall of Fame. Let’s make it happen. Or just continue to hop on the bandwagons of rich teams. They’d be the next Crosby and Malkin.

 

[Ulf5]

It's LA or SD. You' be insane to bet on any other outcome.

Wasn't SD ruled out once he was named in the lawsuit?

 

[ChaosAgent]

Skenes and Sasaki making the Pirates relevant again like the 70’s is some serious bragging rights when it comes to the Hall of Fame. Let’s make it happen. Or just continue to hop on the bandwagons of rich teams. They’d be the next Crosby and Malkin.

You realize we signed the guy from LA because they are clearing room for Sasaki and we are not?

 

[Ulf5]

Wasn't SD ruled out once he was named in the lawsuit?

Guess not.....

Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Reportedly Finalists For Roki Sasaki

The Roki Sasaki frenzy is nearing its completion. Several teams have reportedly been told that they won't be signing the …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[Wattsburgh]

You realize we signed the guy from LA because they are clearing room for Sasaki and we are not?

I know. Better chance of Mike Tomlin and Sullivan getting fired before a top International or Major League player chooses the Pirates.

 

[MrBrightside]

 

[cookthebooks]

inflation everywhere except in one notable place

 

[Empoleon8771]

Like I said, it’s going to be a RF signing plus a Cruz extension. That will put them at like $95 million

 

[MrBrightside]

Like I said, it’s going to be a RF signing plus a Cruz extension. That will put them at like $95 million

I'm not sure why you think Cruz is going to get a big number pre-arbitration. Absent some Hayes-like extension, something I don't see coming, he'll be lucky to make more than $1-1.5M in 2025.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I'm not sure why you think Cruz is going to get a big number pre-arbitration. Absent some Hayes-like extension, something I don't see coming, he'll be lucky to make more than $1-1.5M in 2025.

I am expecting a Hayes like extension for Cruz before the season starts. I think we're going to see Cruz get something like an 8 year, $80 million deal with a pretty flat yearly money similar to Hayes.

 

[ChaosAgent]

I think the team should get either Stroman or Montgomery, with the current team (Yanks or Backs) paying half. Then sign Grichuk. Then tiner around with the bullpen a bit.

I would not give Cruz guaranteed money long term.