2018 Trade Deadline ROSTERBATION

[Enscheff]

It’d be cost dependent, for sure, but I think he’d be an upgrade over Teheran or McCarthy. And there’s no chance the option vests, so 2019 is clear.

It won't vest, but it's still a $6M buyout for a team looking to field a legit playoff contender with a $120M budget. They could get a legit BP arm for that much.

I'd much rather see Allard than commit resources to Hamels, and I'm not a huge Allard fan.

[jpx7]

It won't vest, but it's still a $6M buyout for a team looking to field a legit playoff contender with a $120M budget. They could get a legit BP arm for that much.

I'd much rather see Allard than commit resources to Hamels, and I'm not a huge Allard fan.

Part of the “cost” consideration is how much salary the Rangers can be induced to cover, buyout included.

But I’m not saying it’s my first choice; I just don’t think it’s an absoluely absurb, prima facie reject option, either.

[nsacpi]

Part of the “cost” consideration is how much salary the Rangers can be induced to cover, buyout included.

But I’m not saying it’s my first choice; I just don’t think it’s an absoluely absurb, prima facie reject option, either.

I like the in house upgrades to the rotation better...Soroka and Gohara

[jpx7]

I like the in house upgrades to the rotation better...Soroka and Gohara

Fair. I think I might prefer Hamels’ experience and VeteranPresence replacing one of the two lackluster vets—if the price is right—given the youth of the Braves’ current top duo, and given Hamels’ otherwise good numbers (big delta between ERA and FIP due to current hr-rate, but ERA and xFIP are pretty close, and other peripherals are solid). And there’s the option of bundling Beltre in there, too. But again, it’s also not my first choice for an upgrade.

[nsacpi]

Fair. I think I might prefer Hamels’ experience and VeteranPresence replacing one of the two lackluster vets—if the price is right—given the youth of the Braves’ current top duo, and given Hamels’ otherwise good numbers (big delta between ERA and FIP due to current hr-rate, but ERA and xFIP are pretty close, and other peripherals are solid). And there’s the option of bundling Beltre in there, too. But again, it’s also not my first choice for an upgrade.

I also think McCarthy has pitched fairly well...a little unlucky with the BABIP...his stuff looks good to me

[jpx7]

I also think McCarthy has pitched fairly well...a little unlucky with the BABIP...his stuff looks good to me

I think his previous start is the only one I’ve actually watched this year, and he certainly looked solid, if unspectacular. Also didn’t realize how salt-and-pepper his hair was: definitely a good, sagacious sign for a VeteranPresence—and I would know, since my beard now looks similar after a year of grad school.

[nsacpi]

I think his previous start is the only one I’ve actually watched this year, and he certainly looked solid, if unspectacular. Also didn’t realize how salt-and-pepper his hair was: definitely a good, sagacious sign for a VeteranPresence—and I would know, since my beard now looks similar after a year of grad school.

he's definitely been a key member of the Council of Elders

u doing classics?

[Heyward]

I wouldnt be against Hamels but it would depend what it would actually cost for him, obviously.