Official Offseason Thread

[Hudson2]

I just don’t see it. Heyman is pretty in the know but when it comes to AA who knows.

[Heyward]

I'd do Newk over Wright for sure, and not buying we're in on Bumgarner.

[tululush]

Wait. Hold up. Last I heard we were sitting at around 130 million in committed salary for ‘20. Rumors are Bumgarner wants 5/100. Even if we somehow sign him for let’s say 18 million a year, and forget the remainder of the contract, now are sitting at ~148 million in salary for the year and still have yet to address 3rd base and quite possibly corner outfield? We’re not punting both of those positions. Hell, AA came out today and say he’s looking for a big bat to fill 3rd or outfield. I call shenanigans on Heyman’s tweet.

[tululush]

I'd do Newk over Wright for sure, and not buying we're in on Bumgarner.

No way is that legit on Bumgarner. Unless we just got a mid 90s Steinbrenner bump in payroll it’s not happening. Must be a floated rumor by Bumgarner’s agent. Only thing that makes sense.

[striker42]

I think Bumgarner's group is leaking we are interested to drive his price up. We know the rumors don't come from AAs side.

[The Chosen One]

Padres willing to throw in a prospect to unload Will Myers

[JxnMissFan]

Padres willing to throw in a prospect to unload Will Myers

If you have an extra 20 million per year for the next three years this looks like a prime opportunity to fleece the Padres. I’m sure Peller is itching to make a dumb free agent signing and needs some cash.
Taking Meyers would probably buy at least 2 of the Padres top 10.

This feels like the year the Padres are putting all thier chips in so they can field an 82 win team.

[Super]

I think Bumgarner's group is leaking we are interested to drive his price up. We know the rumors don't come from AAs side.

yeah, i think if it's leaking right now, the Braves and AA aren't in on it at all.
wonder if AA gave permission to say the Braves are interested just to drive up price. i'll say there's no chance right now that MadBum signs in Atlanta.

[bravesfanMatt]

If you have an extra 20 million per year for the next three years this looks like a prime opportunity to fleece the Padres. I’m sure Peller is itching to make a dumb free agent signing and needs some cash.
Taking Meyers would probably buy at least 2 of the Padres top 10.

This feels like the year the Padres are putting all thier chips in so they can field an 82 win team.

I doubt they give up two of their top ten. Pads system is stacked. But maybe Miami can ask for Paddack back since they gave him away for Rodney. God that trade was so dumb.

[bravesfanMatt]

yeah, i think if it's leaking right now, the Braves and AA aren't in on it at all.
wonder if AA gave permission to say the Braves are interested just to drive up price. i'll say there's no chance right now that MadBum signs in Atlanta.

I could see that tactic. And agreed. I would be floored if they signed madbum at this point. Like I think less than one percent chance personally.

[Carp]

Newk yes, Fried no way. It makes little sense for the Braves to fill one hole by creating another.

Touki is also a possibility. Wilson too. Wright as much as I’m a homer for him. Even Anderson if he’s most of the package. All arms not named Soroka or Fried are probably in play for Bryant. I doubt they’d want Folty, but maybe.

If the Cubs want cheap MLB ready pitching, the Braves are the place to shop.

Here's my early morning trade idea (i.e. not much thought put into it):

Cubs get Riley, Folty, Melancon, and Newk

Braves get Bryant, Lester, and 10 million to cover Lester's buyout at the end of the season.

[Carp]

Padres willing to throw in a prospect to unload Will Myers

Better be Trammell or CJ Abrams if they wany anyone to take that awful thing.

[Carp]

yeah, i think if it's leaking right now, the Braves and AA aren't in on it at all.
wonder if AA gave permission to say the Braves are interested just to drive up price. i'll say there's no chance right now that MadBum signs in Atlanta.

I think we are "in" on MadBum the same way we were "in" on Manny/Harper last off-season. If he's willing to take a shorter contract at a higher AAV, I think AA would absolutely do it (may be 2/50 or something along those lines). But I would be flabbergasted, to say the least, if AA were to give MadBum 4/5 years at ~20 million in AAV.

If MadBum goes the DK route and prices himself out of the market, I'm sure we'll be have the same interest we had in DK last June.

[thethe]

Go get him! Load up on defense and then let the young players get better.

[zbhargrove]

Yeah lets go give a ton of money per year to a guy who can't pitch out of San Fran... brilliant.

[zbhargrove]

I just don’t see it. Heyman is pretty in the know but when it comes to AA who knows.

You must have Heyman confused with someone else... Passan? Because Heyman is rarely in the know.

[Tapate50]

Yankees wanting to dump JA Happ for salary relief for the Cole offer.

[striker42]

Anyone thinking we're going to get Bryant for spare parts is fooling themselves. I could see pieces like Riley and Inciarte in a deal but only as secondary pieces. I think the Cubs would probably demand Pache or, if we're lucky, Anderson. Plus probably another useful piece.

[zbhargrove]

Anyone thinking we're going to get Bryant for spare parts is fooling themselves. I could see pieces like Riley and Inciarte in a deal but only as secondary pieces. I think the Cubs would probably demand Pache or, if we're lucky, Anderson. Plus probably another useful piece.

They could demand Pache but they won't get close to that return from any team with how expensive Bryant will cost the next 1 or 2 years. Kinda weird to call Riley spare parts... he's a year removed from being a top 30 prospect who has already shown some success in the majors. Inciarte is a starting caliber CFer on a bargain deal and one of the best defenders at the position. When healthy last year he was very good overall again. These are not spare parts.

[striker42]

They could demand Pache but they won't get close to that return from any team with how expensive Bryant will cost the next 1 or 2 years. Kinda weird to call Riley spare parts... he's a year removed from being a top 30 prospect who has already shown some success in the majors. Inciarte is a starting caliber CFer on a bargain deal and one of the best defenders at the position. When healthy last year he was very good overall again. These are not spare parts.

Compared to Bryant, Riley is spare parts.

Also, I think the Cubs could probably slow play it and get a haul for Bryant. There are lots of teams looking for a third base slugger and those that miss out on Rendon and JD might get into a bidding war over Bryant.