The Brantley talk cooled off with us and I don’t believe he’s our target and Pollock is asking way to much so he’s out. I could see Markakis on a 1 year deal but I hope not.
A report came out weeks ago about the Mariners front office being racist toward latino players that didn't get much media play. It was an ex-employee so you take that grain of bitter salt for what its worth usually. However, I looked at the players traded and acquired and it is interesting. 6 of the 9 players tarded are latino. 4 of the 13 players acquired were latino.
Players traded
James Paxton
Michael Plassmeyer
Mike Zunino
Guillermo Heredia
Alex Colome
Robinson Cano
Edwin Diaz
Juan Nicasio
James Pazos
Players acquired
Jake Fraley
Mallex Smith
Justus Sheffield
Erik Swanson
Dom-Thompson Williams
Jared Kelenic
Justin Dunn
Jay Bruce
Anthony Swarzak
Carlos Santana
Omar Narvaez
Gerson Bautista
Ricardo Sanchez
They now have 9 players on their 40 man roster who are latino. Looking at their top 30 prospects, not counting Bautista and Sanchez who are on the 40 man roster they have 4 more latino players out of the top 30.
I would keep an eye on the Dodgers, a team AA has close ties to. Imo the Dodgers are the team most likely to acquire Realmuto, perhaps with Verdugo as the main piece going back to the Marlins. I also think they are the favorites to land Harper. Which would open up the possibility of a trade with them for Pederson.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
So the umps call a technical foul if the shift is used. Sounds like the NBA.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
maybe they should paint circles where defenders can't leave until the ball is pitched. If they leave early the hitter and/or runners are awarded an extra base... then they can add lions and gladiators who can kill a player at anytime. should peak the interest of the non old people..
Coppy
clvclv (12-05-2018), The Chosen One (12-05-2018)
Weird how the people who want this to change are also the ones who complain there isn't enough old school "manufacturing" of runs. Sac bunts, squeezes, too much emphasis on strikeouts, bb, and homeruns. None of the people who want to get rid of the shift want to just call out players who simply can't make adjustments and hit the ball where it's pitched.
Forever Fredi
USA TODAY article just posted: The Phillies indeed had a deal in place for Diaz, officials directly involved with the talks told USA TODAY Sports. The officials requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about potential deals. The Braves also were negotiating with the Mariners, until the Mets stepped up their bid.:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...in/2208213002/
JohnAdcox (12-05-2018)
UNCBlue012 (12-05-2018)
Well of course a GM who is attempting to get max value for a player is going to say something like that... this doesn't tell me much. Haniger may be a top 5 corner OFer... certainly close. A deal for him would hurt, the price would be steep, we would have to overpay, and I would. A major major upgrade with a ton of payroll flexibility left
Freshmaker (12-05-2018)
Braves are likely offering prospects and the M's are dumb enough to say "No. We only like guys who are already underperforming major leaguers. And we enjoy taking pennies on the dollar for our good players in order to move bad contracts."
Just say you can only have two infielders on either side of second base. Put a short white line where the outfield grass meets the infield for optics. I don't see the problem. Award the hitter a base if the rule is violated. The shifts have gotten ridiculous and have led a bunch of hitters who have no business worrying about launch angle changing their approach.
Going by 2018 fWAR, they have a point.
I don't think many teams are going to project him as a 4+ win player for the next 4 years though.
Haniger could very well end up being the Ms version of Realmuto...the guy they hold onto for an unreasonable package because every other deal they made prior was pretty bad. Hopefully DIPoto has one more bonehead move in him and AA can take advantage.
Banning the shift is so lame. Evolve or die, kiddos.
JohnAdcox (12-05-2018)