SonofaRoache

It's different for foreign minorities. There is a bond/brotherhood, especially when they are on the same team. That's why Abreu became the instant mentor for Moncada.

That's fine, as some of our core guys deals expire in 2023. A bump in pay can be offset by expering deals.

Good hitter but I think he will be a .280 yo .300 hitter moving forward. There is nothing wrong with having dangerous hitters batting 8th or 9th. This would mean every inning has a potential for rallies and more runs to drive in for our 3 and 4 hitter.

I'm not surprised this surgery was needed after throwing crappy lineups out there all season.

If we win 72 this year, that means we could have won 78 with better health. We can get to 95 if we go all in this offseason.

I agree with this completely. I'm looking at the last decade of WS Champions and participants and see a bunch of worthy teams, and a bunch of worthy teams who flame out. There are a lot of talented teams but only one can win, and unlike football and basketball, one player can't entirely control your fate. The pitcher comes close but they are defensive players and don't score.

In which case it would make sense to wait. People wouldn't question an increase after some big or key signings.

I'd be slightly okay with the price increase but pushing the payment up is a red flag. Seems like they are protecting themselves from a bad offseason.

Well we better buy bullpen pitching as well this offseason.

I think we sign both and still get quality FAs on 4 year deals. It will work out for us. I don't think we get a Cole, but we will get some big talent.

I think the Machado saga wasnt a dog and pony show but it was about waiting it out. I think it was like wanting a 1k TV on ebay in 2002. You only want to pay 700 tops, and wait til the final days hoping no other bidder sees your low bid and tried to jump it. Then on the final day, someone offers 1k and you are instantly out and close the browser. You wanted that product at a low ball offer only, not at face value. I can understand why people were mad about this saga when we all knew it would take 300 million to get done. So the FO's hard work was to get a great deal on him and it almost paid off. But they did eventually say 300 million was an expensive cost that they couldn't pay, which is where the big spenders backlash came from, as the going rate for these elite talents will continue to cross 300 million.

Had we signed B level free agents we wouldn't have needed a rebuild. Our FA track record is awful the last 7 years or so. Thankfully we only have positions that are red zones (RF and DH) and two rotation spots that must be locked up this offseason through FA.

They offered Manny 250 last offseason with the intent of keeping some guys also. No excuses. The guys they sign this year should all be on 1 to 4 year deals so that when we really have to start paying up, we have those guys off the books. But we definitely will have to start drafting much better.

Damn good can be accomplished with a few callups and signing a quality RF and DH.

Moncada, Gio, and Kopech can be gone in 4 years. They better have a damn good roster next season.

How many points are awarded for kicking between the legs?

This is how you don't start competing. No need to go cheap when we have the money. Sign these people to 4 year deals and let's get rolling.

I don't understand. What prospects would have ruined things if brought up early? Eloy, Robert, and Magical are years after Moncada if he leaves.

Stone's tweet sounds like something the Bulls FO would say, financial flexibility blah blah blah.

I agree with this and it isn't a good feeling. I would like the media to ask Hahn how high our payroll can go next year and beyond. We may be better off signing players to 4 year deals or less to have their money off the books in after 2023.

We need to acquire two solid pitchers this offseason with all of the money we have. This should be our rotation in early June with no restrictions. Vet FA Gio Vet FA Cease Kopech Lopez and Rodon should be sent to the pen for next season. A productive bullpen arm, RF and DH is all that is left to round out the 2020 starters. Collins and McCann should be able to handle the catching. My concern is that Vaugn is the only trade chip we have to bolster our roster if things go well next season. I like our guys, but who could really frontline a big deal? Our top guys who'd be available either are hurt all the time or trying to find their way. The only solution us to find good players who are vastly overpaid and pay the salary to offer lesser talent.

Yolmer is nothing without this organization. He sucks for the most part, but his antics work here well and can keep him living good for a while. I think he takes a fair deal to keep his good thing going. Anywhere else and he is Carlos again.

It's not just one player in the OP, it is two players coming up together on the same day.

Ricky talks a big game for someone whose claim to fame is managing a tanking team until they are ready to win and a better manager is available.

I want to start Garcia at second and play Yolmer there once or twice a week at most. Garcia can still back up outfield spots if need be. But with the days off and probable rainouts early on, it may not be necessary in April unless we have injuries.