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Two things for certain: the Shelby Miller was his crowning achievement. He may have been slightly arrogant from the success of that transaction and wanted to replicate it. Whether true or not, it helped drive up asking prices. So, yeah, that might tackle with some of the peers. The other was...

Good thing to say. Meanwhile, The Twins think they're the greatest minds of the 21st century. Somebody else thinks this place is a think tank. :YDS:

Yes, an excellent idea. They should hire message board sociopaths to staff important roles. That most certainly would improve overall team discipline, leadership, professionalism, chemistry and cohesion. In other words, characteristics usually required to build a championship calibre team...

Everybody loves a winner!

Teams from the country's two largest cities. Who would've ever guessed? The data probably shows Chicago in 3rd too!

Don't see anything wrong with them wanting to avoid paying a buyout in the event that Dickey decides to retire. He given public indications that it's possible that he might.

He's the smartest one here, and doesn't need to prove it.

Wasn't that done in "Jerry McGuire"?

A lot of posters overthought the rationale for the Markakis signing. It was a matter of him having local connection and the expectation that he'd be trusted to provide veteran presence for the kids coming up to help turn them into pros. Aside from that, of course you're right. Just recall...

He thinks that somebody influential will read the posts here, be impressed, and offer him a good job in baseball.

Riley could be the diamond in the rough at 3rd, but everybody's a placeholder for Maitan.

Not yet. Expect to next year.

This has happened before. Allard was just about consensus #1 overall draft pick. Then his stock dropped.

Certainly, they want to put their own stamp on lineup construction. At the same time, roster changes aren't going to be based on whether or not Wren was involved. Obviously, there were Wren multiyear contracts removed, except for Freeman and Teheran, but philosophical differences are from the...

He's exhibited no signs of buffoonery up to this point.

That would be correct. Leadership and character will be in demand and important attributes when the time comes. Also, some players perform better under pressure. The day will come to f8nd that out too.

Even during 2016, it surprised me that Ender wasn't one of the most popular Braves (even before winning the GG). He's somebody's whom you can really build a team around. Plus, when they finally get competitive, he'll be even better. It did, however, come as a surprise to read that I possessed...

Some of those earlier reports might still have Gohara pegged right though. Best projection #2 - 3 starter. Conditioning being a potential issue and not using 3rd pitch (changeup) often enough. He could still ultimately be extremely valuable as closer, which would take his fastball to flirt...

Excellent thread to bring back from the dead! Read the comments about Mallex Smith being 3 WAR. Enciarte was still considered average back in January.

Should've never bothered with him at all. He was OK if you need clubhouse clown during rain delays though. Also note that made Top 5 of Most Hated Players list Poll, which was conducted with the players themselves. Edit for Repost: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/swishni01.shtml...