PawPawMaxwell
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What about Ozuna for Darvish. SD was in on Cruz, now Soler, the desperately need to shed some money. Darvish would not be much of a drop in payroll for them but it would allow someone like Ozuna.
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What about Ozuna for Darvish. SD was in on Cruz, now Soler, the desperately need to shed some money. Darvish would not be much of a drop in payroll for them but it would allow someone like Ozuna.
ixiXSolidXixi
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Like I say maybe the Guardians want some fans to the park and they are willing to do a trade. They are dumb enough they took Pablo Sandoval for Rosario.
zitothebrave
Connoisseur of Minors
There's no way Freeman plays 12 years in Atlanta, including winning his MVP award here and the first WS in 25 years, and undoes that in 6 years in LA. He's have to basically win the MVP multiple times to have a shot. This isn't Maddux who pitched only 1 more season in Atlanta vs. Chicago. Freeman will have at a minimum twice the number of Games for Atlanta than LA. I would be willing to bet on that given Freeman's relative struggle with nagging injuries.
Because NL GMs have watched for years knowing this was coming - and they don't want a bat-only player clogging up the roster. You can plug the worst offensive player on your team in at DH, and it's STILL going to be an offensive upgrade in this league. Talking up Fried's hitting abilities is fun, but at the end of the day even Heredia's a better player.
There are truthfully very few players that are so much better offensively when all they do is get 4 PAs in a night that they're actually worth the flexibility they'd take away. Guys like Ozuna/Soler/etc. are slightly different because they can at least fake it defensively if the ball is only hit their way 4-5 times a game. As several others have mentioned numerous times, the Braves got incredibly lucky with Duvall in CF down the stretch and during the playoffs. His splits against RHPs are bad enough that the >100 point OPS advantage he enjoys over Heredia against them will eventually disappear if you run Duvall out there in CF for 6 months.
If Fred manages to get in I would hate him if he went neutral cap/no logo.
would never forgive him if he chose Dodger cap.
msstate7
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So you think other teams missed the ozuna deal? What makes you think we can get anything for him? Our best bet is to get that 2.2 fWAR
zitothebrave
Connoisseur of Minors
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They don't let players choose. Players can make suggestions. Greg asked for no cap because he didn't want to sleight Atlanta, Chicago and he felt a kinship with San Diego and LA.
rule change came after Greg I believe.
Players can have a preference but writers ultimately decide which hat.
nowadays with players commonly playing for 3-4 teams if not more before they retire it makes sense.
PawPawMaxwell
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Ive offered several returns that are possible for Ozuna. All I know for sure is that we have 6 current and 7 OFers if Soler is brought in. Some bodies have to go. FWIW Why does Dave Roberts have no problem stating he isnt expecting to have Bauer back?
i’m surprised he didn’t opt to play in japan over signing in california because of the taxes tbh
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ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
If we sign Soler and we have Rosario, Ozuna and Acuña for the next few years. What’s going to happen with Drew Waters? I think he is a trade candidate.
He wouldn’t bring much back in return.
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Watch the Dodgers make Danny Duffy an Ace!!
bravesnumberone
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There's always the Colorado Rockies!
ixiXSolidXixi
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Traderumors just post this:
The Guardians have a huge need in the outfield and a massive stockpile of high-end middle infield talent on the cusp of MLB readiness, which has prompted a good bit of speculation about them trading for some outfield help.
The Guardians have a huge need in the outfield and a massive stockpile of high-end middle infield talent on the cusp of MLB readiness, which has prompted a good bit of speculation about them trading for some outfield help.
zbhargrove
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When are people going to realize Waters is not a real prospect anymore?
McCann'sCans
Gwinnett Bound
I'd say that's a little harsh. He had a really solid age 20 season in AA. He definitely hasn't been the same since missing the 2020 season. He's not a surefire starter, he's not a 'top' prospect, and he doesn't have any trade value. But he's definitely still a real prospect who could turn into a useful piece.