Hudson2
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Agreed. Bassitt makes as much sense as anybody else does at this point. I'm guessing he's wanting more years. I wouldn't go more than 2 years for him.
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I’d guess that his market hasn’t really developed yet. Imai is likely the next big pitcher to sign. Then Suarez’s Valdez’s and Bassitt’s markets should start to open up
Hudson2
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Hopefully AA can jump on it soon and get something worked out. I won't be surprised if he gets one of the bigger fish. I wish we could have gotten Cease.
Imai’s posting window closes on the 4th so we’ll likely see some movement on the other pitchers soon after.
Agreed. If AA wants a TOR guy, spend money on Imai. Otherwise just get someone like Bassitt.
Of course, if some GM is willing to make a bad trade and give the Braves a SP, do that instead.
There hasn’t been a whole lot of info about possible Imai destinations which sounds like the Braves MO.
Also correcting myself from earlier Imai’s posting window ends on the 2nd. Okamoto’s window is up on the 4th. So we should know about Imai any day now.
Hudson2
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Us not hearing the Braves connected is usually a good sign. I hope AA takes a chance. He could be an elite closer with his stuff if he failed as a starter. Wonder what his contract will look like.
UNCBlue012
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Funny enough, New York Post Sports said earlier today that Imai has not yet received a single offer and his window closes on Sunday. I'm sure someone will take a chance but he should be a lot hotter of a commodity.
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It's hard to say with the Orioles, but I'm guessing this takes them out of the big-name market.
It's not elite, but Kyle Bradish, Trevor Rogers, Shane Baz, Zach Eflin and Dean Kremer has the chance to be really damn solid.
Sounds like a big game of chicken going on. Probably gets flooded with offers New Year’s Day
UNCBlue012
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That's my guess. If there's even a slight chance he'll be cheaper than projections, then AA better pounce quicker than he does on Taco Bell after one of his five-star water fasts.
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It's fine but it's just their division is so damn difficult man. Toronto is gonna keep adding, Boston is good, Yankees are the Yankees. Tampa's in retool mode.
I mean is that like a 5 year deal or a 7-8 year deal?
Hudson2
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No clue. I just hate giving up that much money to somebody that's never played MLB ball. Ohtani is an exception but Yamamoto has exceeded what some thought he'd be.