They have a bugaboo to get over in just winning a playoff series. They don't need more talent in that division, they need to find the right players/manager to get over that hump.I mean, it makes sense if you think you won't be able to re-sign Bryce Harper after 2018.
I think it does. Unless they plan to use Pierce in a Chris Young type role. Astros still could be in this. Boston will probably make an offer if the price is right. Seattle maybe?Buster Olney says Steve Pearce will be signing with Toronto. Does this take them out of the EE running?
I want to see these numbers. I think 4/72 for some reason. Which if you think about it is insane considering Melancon is probably never throwing over 60 innings with the Giants per season.Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 12s13 seconds ago
Sources: The Giants and Mark Melancon have agreed to a deal, pending a physical; Melancon is going through his physical.
4 years/$62 million per Joel Sherman.I want to see these numbers. I think 4/72 for some reason. Which if you think about it is insane considering Melancon is probably never throwing over 60 innings with the Giants per season.
48 million for 110 innings last year? Good For Him!
He should probably send at least 20% of that to Bannister. Talk about a life/career changing situation in him meeting Bannister. Good for Hill.48 million for 110 innings last year? Good For Him!
What does this even mean? If they don't need additional talent, what would they be adding in the "right players" in this scenario?They have a bugaboo to get over in just winning a playoff series. They don't need more talent in that division, they need to find the right players/manager to get over that hump.
He's been, easily, a top 10 reliever in the game over the last 4 seasons and probably a top 5. 4th in fangraphs WAR, 3rd in ERA, 8th in FIP, 9th in xFIP, 5th in K/BB (including 4th in BB/9), with one of the best cutters in the game.Melancon could not survive in the AL East, so meh to him getting that money
I understand Jonny Gomes is available.They have a bugaboo to get over in just winning a playoff series. They don't need more talent in that division, they need to find the right players/manager to get over that hump.
I understand Jonny Gomes is available.
He had four outlandishly bad games to start the season, went on the DL, then was fine. Take a look at his game log.Hill revived his career and got paid, good for him.
Melancon could not survive in the AL East, so meh to him getting that money
Absolutely not. Because what is he once he can't crack 100 with the fastball? I think Jansen and Melancon both look better long term.Is Aroldis Chapman really worth 6/$100MM?
http://m.mlb.com/news/article/210308646/aroldis-chapman-seeking-a-six-year-contract/
Pitch usage isn't sabermetrics. Try again.Sabermetrics isn't everything. Melancon would never survive a pressure cooker like Boston
A domestic abuser? Actually, he is one regardless of what he touches on the radar gun.Absolutely not. Because what is he once he can't crack 100 with the fastball?
IDK, the Marlins sitting out there with money they want to spend probably isn't a good thing for the other teams looking to keep the price down.No one is going to give Chapman six years
All true, but I'm not sure how much joints and ligaments ultimately care about either athleticism or freakishness, and 7 years is an awful lot of time spent being the world's fastest pitcher.No one is going to give Chapman six years, but also his velocity has shown no signs of dipping so far, the guy is an athletic freak and not really comparable to any other player in the history of the game.
Average FB velocity:
2010: 99.6
2011: 98.1
2012: 98.0
2013: 98.4
2014: 100.2
2015: 99.4
2016: 100.4
Perhaps they weren't bidding on Beltran or Holliday at all? Perhaps Encarnacion has been their target all along, and if they don't end up with him, they think they'll still have Napoli (or someone else) to fall back on.How can CLE be outbid for Beltran at 1/16 and Holliday at 1/13 and have the money to sign Encarnacion? Odd.
I hope this happens. Mostly because I don't want the Red Sox blowing their prospect load on Sale. I'm not entirely opposed to moving Moncada, Devers, Kopech or Groome but I'd rather not move 3 of them in the same deal and to top Robles and Giolito, they'd have to do just that. Or include a major leaguer like Benintendi or JBJ. This would also keep Sale out of the AL East (specifically New York who also have the chips to get him), so it would be a win/win, IMO.The White Sox and Nationals are far down the road on a trade that will send Chris Sale to the Nationals in exchange for Lucas Giolito, Victor Robles and a low minor leaguer. Reynaldo Lopez and Koda Glover will not be in the proposed deal. The structure of the deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal.
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True. Sabermetrics aren't everything. But using facts to back up your opinions is around here. Instead of just posting your opinion try adding some facts to back them up so that people can have a conversation.Sabermetrics isn't everything. Melancon would never survive a pressure cooker like Boston
This is possible of course, but it was reported that they were in on both Beltran and Holliday, after they both signed. Beat reporters seem to think EE to CLE isn't realistic as he's out of their price range, as I guessed in my original post.Perhaps they weren't bidding on Beltran or Holliday at all? Perhaps Encarnacion has been their target all along, and if they don't end up with him, they think they'll still have Napoli (or someone else) to fall back on.
I'm going to stick with my prediction of either MFY or Houston. This seems similar to the Ellsbury thing a few years ago where his market seemingly dried up and then boom the Yankees came out of nowhere.This is possible of course, but it was reported that they were in on both Beltran and Holliday, after they both signed. Beat reporters seem to think EE to CLE isn't realistic as he's out of their price range, as I guessed in my original post.
Buster OlneyVerified account @Buster_ESPN 23h23 hours ago
The Indians/Encarnacion conversation just polite. He'd be way too expensive for that market, in all likelihood.
Ken RosenthalVerified account @Ken_Rosenthal 13h13 hours ago
Sources: #Indians indeed reached out to Encarnacion, as @hoynsie said, but serious questions remain about whether CLE will meet EE’s price.
Surprise team on EE: Colorado. Virtually no payroll commitments. The live with his D at 1B, maybe give him a two year opt out as an incetinve so he can hit the market after hitting 50 HR for a couple of years.I'm going to stick with my prediction of either MFY or Houston. This seems similar to the Ellsbury thing a few years ago where his market seemingly dried up and then boom the Yankees came out of nowhere
I have him in my keeper league. If he goes there it will be glorious.Surprise team on EE: Colorado. Virtually no payroll commitments. The live with his D at 1B, maybe give him a two year opt out as an incetinve so he can hit the market after hitting 50 HR for a couple of years.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1ez3iawXBtjJI9S1TdTpgpmNiHHEwsn8WkQ_oTNHAo8M/pubhtml
Yankees had a different organizational philosophy when they signed Ellsbury.I'm going to stick with my prediction of either MFY or Houston. This seems similar to the Ellsbury thing a few years ago where his market seemingly dried up and then boom the Yankees came out of nowhere.
In order for the Sox to be involved they would need to move Buchholz and others. Just don't see it happening.
How about two of them?I hope this happens. Mostly because I don't want the Red Sox blowing their prospect load on Sale. I'm not entirely opposed to moving Moncada, Devers, Kopech or Groome but I'd rather not move 3 of them in the same deal and to top Robles and Giolito, they'd have to do just that. Or include a major leaguer like Benintendi or JBJ. This would also keep Sale out of the AL East (specifically New York who also have the chips to get him), so it would be a win/win, IMO.
The price paid for Sale stings, but feels fair. I was really looking forward to the Moncada growing up with the Sox. I guess he's still going to, but... well...How about two of them?
It helps if you picture him as the Cuban Wily Mo.The price paid for Sale stings, but feels fair. I was really looking forward to the Moncada growing up with the Sox. I guess he's still going to, but... well...
Cue The Incredible Hulk walk away music.