May be more of the same like this year where they want to be competitive, but then need to sell what they have to if things are horrible again (probably will be if they take this path). Still need to field a team and a trade is going to bring back nothing right now for him anyway.
I know the argument for moving him now but there's literally nothing in free agency at the position. And we don't really know if they are going to tear it down. Knowing them, they will try to be competitive next year with whoever is left here/whatever they can get on cheap 1-2 year deals.
Yeah, unless they think he really needs to go due to his attitude or how he is in the clubhouse (things us as fans wouldn't know), you gotta keep him for next year and hope he bounces back for a payday and to flip him at the deadline.
Old friend Ryan Tepera opted out of his minor league deal with the Rangers, where it looks like he threw well after being released by the Angels. Might as well bring him in for when we trade pen piece...or two...or three.
Off topic (maybe a little on topic?) but does anyone else think it’s weird that there is a scheduled doubleheader between the Phillies and Padres on Saturday?
Eh, you'd still rather see the guys playing well in the minors that are MLB "ready" getting the playing time. Reyes and Gonzalez are fine as bench pieces.
Lmao there are teams that spend way less and are more successful. Jesus what an awful take ?
edit: teams that spend way less and way more successful in harder divisions*
I'm just torn on him. Part of me thinks they should keep him and see how he does next year but honestly, he probably needs a change of scenery and staying longer may not be the best.
No idea but hopefully Giolito, Lynn, Clevinger, Middleton, Lopez, Graveman, Grandal are all dealt.
I hope Moncada is too but that is so unlikely it isn't worth mentioning above.