Bloom currently putting the finishing touches on the "We are acquiring Chris Sale, so we're really trade deadline winners" statement that he'll be giving to the media shortly.
We would have to overpay which wouldn’t be worth it. If I’m the Twins, I would want Houck plus a prospect.Absolutely, he'd be a worthwhile addition (if the cost isn't prohibitive, which I'm starting to suspect it would be now)
One thing I like about Chaim is that he does not seem to care about what he says to the media at all.Bloom currently putting the finishing touches on the "We are acquiring Chris Sale, so we're really trade deadline winners" statement that he'll be giving to the media shortly.
And from what I've read, is only interested in the ninth inning. I.e., being The Closer.Didn’t Kimbrel used to struggle in non-save situations?
I think that the psychology of a closer requires a lot of confidence and pride. Unless Kimbrel is used exclusively as a set-up (how likely?), Liam just got kicked in the nuts.Liam already got paid. I wonder if that factors into it at all.
It's like a post-pandemic phenomenon of everyone going to the beach and renting cars all at once. Last year was such a dud, everyone is going nuts this year.I can’t remember a more aggressive buying deadline than this. Buyers are pushing all their chips in across the board. It’s insane
Shwarber feels like a stealI can’t remember a more aggressive buying deadline than this. Buyers are pushing all their chips in across the board. It’s insane
Totally. Top 15 hitter in baseball for a guy who we’d probably lose in next year’s Rule 5.Shwarber feels like a steal
Bloom read the market correctly. Likely got a discount because of the injury.Shwarber feels like a steal
I don't mean this as a knock to the Sox - but I think the AL teams are all seeing a bit of weakness at the top and middle of the league and an open door into the playoffs could mean a real shot at getting the right to get demolished by the Dodgers or Padres.I can’t remember a more aggressive buying deadline than this. Buyers are pushing all their chips in across the board. It’s insane
Or Voit, if the MFY's don't need him.... Who else needs a 1st baseman in this market?C'mon...Schoop or Bryant...
They wouldn't send a cost controlled power and clubhouse guy to the red sox.Or Voit, if the MFY's don't need him.... Who else needs a 1st baseman in this market?
Voit’s attractive to a team who expects to contend again in a couple years. Maybe even the Nats.Or Voit, if the MFY's don't need him.... Who else needs a 1st baseman in this market?
I figured out how to root for David Wells when he joined the Sox, I suppose I could figure out how to root for Voit (although he's not coming here).Or Voit, if the MFY's don't need him.... Who else needs a 1st baseman in this market?
Just hide your pigs.I figured out how to root for David Wells when he joined the Sox, I suppose I could figure out how to root for Voit (although he's not coming here).
The latter part may be what Chaim is waiting on. He's the only one needing a 1B so he's possibly playing chicken with the other GM's.Or Voit, if the MFY's don't need him.... Who else needs a 1st baseman in this market?
"Technically, we don't need a 1B, what with Schwarber waiting in the wings..."The latter part may be what Chaim is waiting on. He's the only one needing a 1B so he's possibly playing chicken with the other GM's.
It's the perfect approach if this is indeed what he's doing, but it has me on edge...The latter part may be what Chaim is waiting on. He's the only one needing a 1B so he's possibly playing chicken with the other GM's.
and? the prices today have been insane.Bloom currently putting the finishing touches on the "We are acquiring Chris Sale, so we're really trade deadline winners" statement that he'll be giving to the media shortly.
Cashman will take less just to include a clause that would prohibit it.Question - is it proper GM etiquette not to turn around and trade a guy you just acquired (Voit) to that team's rival (Boston) within 30 minutes of acquiring said player (Voit)?
AKA the way the Patriots have handled free agency every year ... except 2021 of course.Bloom likely has his eyes on a couple of smaller auction items waiting to see if the bids are lower now that everyone blew their bankroll on the bigger items.
So "not willing to pay the asking prices" isn't a thing? Or is it only the extremes?So does Chaim think they're just fine as is or is he cooking with about six stoves right now? Because I don't really see anything in between with today's lack of noise from him
If you take a large negative number, and multiply it by another large negative number, you get a really large positive number.Harold Reynolds: "Javier Baez is the most entertaining player in all of baseball". Given his level of analysis + his history of sexual harassment, I can never figure out how he's still employed.
As I said yesterday: trading an A ball pitcher with a bad elbow for Schwarber is a heist.Shwarber feels like a steal