MLB Free Agents

RickFLM4 · 03-19-2019, 05:00 PM

Bye Mookie.

Captain Blood · 03-19-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stage IV

Trout finalizing a 12/$430M extension with the Angels

I'd play for 1/2 of that.......

F30lolz · 03-20-2019, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Stage IV

Trout finalizing a 12/$430M extension with the Angels

They won’t win. Just like the Phillies!!!!

Harper already demanding a new contract.

TheWatchGuy · 03-20-2019, 10:12 AM

MLB contracts are ridiculous.

how does the MLB even have that kind of money?

No Boost · 03-20-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWatchGuy

MLB contracts are ridiculous.

how does the MLB even have that kind of money?

TV contracts. Specifically, $3B in the case of Anaheim which happens to be in the second largest market. It's a good reason why the likes of Tampa/Oakland/Kansas City, etc are almost never in the running for mega free agent deals.

F30lolz · 03-20-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Stage IV

TV contracts. Specifically, $3B in the case of Anaheim which happens to be in the second largest market. It's a good reason why the likes of Tampa/Oakland/Kansas City, etc are almost never in the running for mega free agent deals.

Those teams have money. The owners decide to pocket it and try the money ball equation. However, as we all know, having the largest payroll doesn’t guarantee a WS trophy, let alone playoffs. Yankees have changed their approach and are concentrating on the younger players they have and I’m so glad they didn’t get Harper/Manny ‘Johnny Hustle’ Machado.

ny325 · 03-20-2019, 08:54 PM

Mookie Betts, bye,bye. Along with Sale. If Judge has a couple of all star caliber seasons, I can’t imagine his contract. The way MLB contracts are going, there’s going to be a billion dollar player. I could definitely see a strike looming in a couple of years. And I could honestly say, I don’t really care. And I love the game of baseball. Enough, is enough. I’m not blaming the players for taking the money that’s offered, I blame ownership.

RickFLM4 · 03-20-2019, 09:15 PM

As crazy as it might sound, Sox should probably trade Mookie sooner rather than later. He has already stated he has no intention to sign an extension before he makes it to free agency in a couple of years. Time to re-stock farm system with affordable talent after promoting guys and trading many away for Sale and Kimbrel. I think they have a better chance to extend Sale and Martinez than Betts.

RickFLM4 · 03-22-2019, 01:03 PM

Looks like Sale getting extended for 5/145 according to reports on Bleacher Report.

ny325 · 03-23-2019, 01:07 AM

6 years, $160m for Sale. I can’t believe the contracts teams are giving these pitchers. I guess TB got a discount on Snell.

RickFLM4 · 03-23-2019, 07:29 AM

Sale was still under contract for 1/15 so the extension of 5/145 + remaining year = 6/160. To me a top pitcher is worth more than a top outfielder (with Trout the only potential exception). The market has been set for dollars I guess. At least they kept the extension to 5 years. Hopefully he stays healthy and dominant but we'll see.

Snell and Severino are bargains because their teams convinced them to sign contracts for financial security before they needed to do so, buying out arbitration years. Some guys are willing to do that to avoid risk of injury and can still get a big payday when the contract is over. They will be set for life with their bargains even if they get hurt or fizzle out though.

RickFLM4 · 03-31-2019, 09:35 PM

Xander Bogaerts close to extending for 6/120 after this year @ 12, for a total of 7/132. Reportedly an opt out after 3 years.

03-19-2019, 05:00 PM	#45
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11821 Rep 4,872 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Bye Mookie. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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03-20-2019, 10:12 AM	#48
TheWatchGuy Colonel 3929 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	MLB contracts are ridiculous. how does the MLB even have that kind of money? __________________ @drunkcowatches on ig Am I a watch guy, or do i watch guys?
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03-20-2019, 08:54 PM	#51
ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Mookie Betts, bye,bye. Along with Sale. If Judge has a couple of all star caliber seasons, I can’t imagine his contract. The way MLB contracts are going, there’s going to be a billion dollar player. I could definitely see a strike looming in a couple of years. And I could honestly say, I don’t really care. And I love the game of baseball. Enough, is enough. I’m not blaming the players for taking the money that’s offered, I blame ownership.
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03-20-2019, 09:15 PM	#52
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11821 Rep 4,872 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	As crazy as it might sound, Sox should probably trade Mookie sooner rather than later. He has already stated he has no intention to sign an extension before he makes it to free agency in a couple of years. Time to re-stock farm system with affordable talent after promoting guys and trading many away for Sale and Kimbrel. I think they have a better chance to extend Sale and Martinez than Betts. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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03-22-2019, 01:03 PM	#53
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11821 Rep 4,872 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Looks like Sale getting extended for 5/145 according to reports on Bleacher Report. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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03-23-2019, 01:07 AM	#54
ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	6 years, $160m for Sale. I can’t believe the contracts teams are giving these pitchers. I guess TB got a discount on Snell.
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03-23-2019, 07:29 AM	#55
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11821 Rep 4,872 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Sale was still under contract for 1/15 so the extension of 5/145 + remaining year = 6/160. To me a top pitcher is worth more than a top outfielder (with Trout the only potential exception). The market has been set for dollars I guess. At least they kept the extension to 5 years. Hopefully he stays healthy and dominant but we'll see. Snell and Severino are bargains because their teams convinced them to sign contracts for financial security before they needed to do so, buying out arbitration years. Some guys are willing to do that to avoid risk of injury and can still get a big payday when the contract is over. They will be set for life with their bargains even if they get hurt or fizzle out though. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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03-31-2019, 09:35 PM	#56
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11821 Rep 4,872 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Xander Bogaerts close to extending for 6/120 after this year @ 12, for a total of 7/132. Reportedly an opt out after 3 years. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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