Notice how I started...."For what it's worth..." i agree that Bowden is an idiotD-train wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:29 pmI knew they would. Bowden is a dope.tehmc wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 9:20 pmI'd do a 2 year deal for Walker, not sure if I like 3 thoughBil522 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:07 pmIn the FWIW category, Jim Bowden of the Athletic said this in his article today:
10. The Mariners sign first baseman Christian Walker (three years, $72 million), improving offensively and defensively at the position. Seattle also lands second baseman Brandon Lowe (two years, $24 million) after Tampa Bay doesn’t pick up his option
Rays exercised their option on Lowe
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So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2024-25 Offseason
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They still could trade Lowe
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I think that's why thinking they'd just let him go seemed pretty crazy.
Re: So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2024-25 Offseason
Joc Pederson declines option and is a FA. Over a .900 OPS last season. Adds more supply to the DH/1B market which is good for us.
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I don't think Pederson is much of a first baseman, the Giants tried it in spring training but he didn't play there during the season. He's a terrible outfielder. He dhed 100% for the dbacks
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I guess that's AI generated
I guess he tried coming to spring training in better shape, he has a dad body apparently. It's just strange, guys that can hit but can't play the field. As apposed to the all glove no bat kind.The Giants expected Pederson to play first base after he worked on his infield skills during the spring. He took ground balls at first base during batting practice and alternated reps with LaMonte Wade Jr., the team's primary first baseman. The Giants believed Pederson would be less harmful at first base than in the outfield
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Donn Beach wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:09 pmI don't think Pederson is much of a first baseman, the Giants tried it in spring training but he didn't play there during the season. He's a terrible outfielder. He dhed 100% for the dbacks
Well we don't need a first baseman so that's not a big deal
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I would take Walker in a heartbeatD-train wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:42 pmDonn Beach wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:09 pmI don't think Pederson is much of a first baseman, the Giants tried it in spring training but he didn't play there during the season. He's a terrible outfielder. He dhed 100% for the dbacks
Well we don't need a first baseman so that's not a big deal
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Re: So it begins, The official Hot Stove League Thread 2023-24 Offseason
Here is a half-hour Atlanta podcast on Jarred Kelenic:Big_Maple wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:09 pmLooks like a salary dump on the part of the Braves, especially with Acuna coming back.Seattle or Bust wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:55 pmJesus...
That was fast. Delusional Angels strike again.
Sending Griffin Canning to the Braves. Canning was a top-70 prospect in baseball in 2019 but never lived up to the hype.
The bigger question, of course, is what the hell they'll do with Kelenic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTGX-BGG1uM