2020 MLB Thread

[Moose Stuff]

As an Astro fan, I will worry about the Angels after they finalize their pitching staff. They need at least two starters, a closer and two set up men just to be competitive. That is a lot to do in one offseason.

As an Astro fan you should worry about the Astros.

 

[berryfrog95]

Good lord!

 

[FBallFan123]

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

Yanks get Cole. Mets get Porcello. That's so Mets.

 

[Purp]

Yanks get Cole. Mets get Porcello. That's so Mets.

An 9 years versus 1.

 

[FBallFan123]

 

[FBallFan123]

Yanks get Cole. Mets get Porcello. That's so Mets.

On the bright side for the Mets, that deGrom contract looks like a steal in comparison.

And their starting rotation is looking pretty good after adding Wacha and Porcello.

 

[MTfrog5]

Unreal. Im fully invested into not over signing on a player when they are probably still 2 years away but what did you expect to happen to the price once Rendon signed?

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

Unreal. Im fully invested into not over signing on a player when they are probably still 2 years away but what did you expect to happen to the price once Rendon signed?

I just have to have faith that they think there's more value elsewhere. Maybe they have something cooking with Arenado. But all things considered, this offseason really isnt the one to swing for the fences. The team isn't quite there.

 

[FBallFan123]

Unreal. Im fully invested into not over signing on a player when they are probably still 2 years away but what did you expect to happen to the price once Rendon signed?

Ken Rosenthal on MLB Network this morning speculated that due to the Rendon deal, Donaldson could get something like 4 years/$25 million or more.

That's just a lot of money and years for an aging player who's had durability concerns.

Maybe a move makes sense for a team that's close, like the Nationals who just lost Rendon...but the Rangers have a ton of holes.

I get needing Rangers a 3B and wanting some key FA moves to fill the new ballpark.

But I just don't think 4/$25 for Donaldson is in the Rangers best interest.

Makes for a slow offseason, and probably another disappointing season...but could set them up a lot better next couple off-seasons.​

 

[bmoney214]

Son of a [ hundin]!!

 

[Gary's Shirtless Revenge]

You can be frustrated, but it would be dumb for the Rangers to do 7yrs and $35mm per for Rendon, or 4/$25mm per for Donaldson. If they truly only had one hole in the roster to fill, maybe you gamble, but you just can't when you still need more pitching, one more bat, etc. etc.

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

You can be frustrated, but it would be dumb for the Rangers to do 7yrs and $35mm per for Rendon, or 4/$25mm per for Donaldson. If they truly only had one hole in the roster to fill, maybe you gamble, but you just can't when you still need more pitching, one more bat, etc. etc.

Exactly. Beltre was the hole that needed to be filled in 2011 and they took the risk. The 2022 class should be solid as well.

 

[MTfrog5]

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

Was just coming to post this. Hell yeah. Hope he can regain his form. Suck it Evan Grant, Kevin Sherington and the DMN in general.

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

 

[MTfrog5]

Wow. Kind of hate losing Clase

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

Wow. Kind of hate losing Clase

Yeah, me too but I think it's worth it. Hell of a trade.