jpx7 (12-01-2022)
The Dodgers don't really affect whether or not the Mets make the playoffs. Can you imagine the fan backlash they would receive letting DeGrom go to a division rival, then losing the division, (or worse, missing the playoffs) at the hand of DeGrom? It isn't like this is an uncommon thing either. GMs often refuse to trade star players to division rivals for the very same reason.
jpx7 (12-01-2022)
I think it’s absurd that contracts cannot be voided if a player gets a DUI or pleads guilty to spouse abuse..
Taking roids and having a direct affect on the “game” causes blackballing and suspension but anything that could be deemed morally wrong still guarantees the full contract…
I don't disagree with you, but I think the PED (or gambling) issue is slightly different because it potentially affects competition. That said, I wonder if there is a ceiling (clumsy term) on non-disqualifying offenses with offenses above that level allowing an out for a team. I mean if a guy was convicted of murder or child pornography or something in that strata, I would think some kind of morals clause would kick in and the contract would be voided, especially if it resulted in incarceration.
jpx7 (12-01-2022)
You mean like Felipe Vazquez?
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/f...g-13-year-old/
With regards to the Braves... Rotation is mostly set with our top 4 and one of Anderson, Soroka, Muller, Elder, etc competing for the 5th spot unless AA makes a play for one of the top SP'ers. Bullpen could use a couple arms with Jansen, Matzek both gone or in Matzek's case just out for the year. Our top 6 right now is Iggy, McHugh, Yates, Lee, Minter, with Santana, Anderson competing as well.
Offense we could technically roll with what we have, just adding an outfielder to platoon with Rosario. The SS play is the most interesting question, would AA actually roll with Grissom or Arcia. Or trade for a lesser guy like Rosario who would give Grissom more time in the minors. Dont see Adames as realistic. Our roster is mostly set, but alot depends if AA can trade some guys like Ozuna, Rosario, Pina, etc to free up more cash. Ozuna deal would basically be abad contract swap. Scheff said it awhile ago. We could broke or AA has 30+ million to spend, we really have no idea because there's zero leaks on the Braves end on anything lol.
I’ve said it before but AA is all about value. If he doesn’t think Swanson will be worth the value of the contract then Swanson won’t be back. Somebody always ends up without a chair and AA can get them on a short deal. On the SS part I expect one of Swanson, Correa, Turner, Adames, Rosario to be at SS when ST rolls around. AA isn’t gonna roll with Arcia/Grissom he’s just saying that so he doesn’t get fleeced.
I can't wait to be disappointed when the Braves make no moves again this year at the meetings next week. They almost never do. lol
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I dont think the Phillies will be in on DeGrom but i guess you never know. Supposedly years are the Mets concern, been said they dont wanna go to 4 years.
Tigers signed Matt Boyd
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