Im over the alternating L-R-L-R hitters

Dont put three in a row, but I'm personally not worried about having consecutive righties or lefties

I could consider Tucker in the 2 Hole, but not sure he feels like one to me


Altuve
Bregman
Tucker
Alvarez
Yuli
Brantley

If Bregman can't get back to form, I'm fine with Brantley back in the two hole, but I can't have our three lefties in the 2-3-4


It all depends on the Bregman that we are gonna see, hopefully he is back to 2019 Bregs

FredMc92 said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Nuke LaLoosh said:

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Can someone please tell me if I should hate crane or Correa more?

My hatred is split but I really need to direct it to one individual.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Focus your hate on the Yankees

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Why would the players association let Correa walk away from Baltimore's offer? That's the most confusing part about this.

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Because the idea that the player's association can force a player to sign with a team is ridiculous?

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Exactly. Always been a spin put by union to explain why free agents leave.

Probably Bs but…

Hearing Trevor Story is down to the #Yankees, #Astros, and a last minute mystery team. Story prefers to play SS. #MLB

— MLB Marathon (@MLBMarathon) March 19, 2022

Source: Gleyber Torres will be used to acquire a high mid or top tier pitcher if a deal is completed with Trevor Story. Nothing is close as of yet, however a deal could come together quickly. #Yankees

— MLB Marathon (@MLBMarathon) March 20, 2022

From the same source. Seems like he thinks that Gleyber would net them a mid to top tier starter in a trade. Lol.

I think he's getting traded regardless.

I kind of think he'd be a nice buy low candidate. Not really for us but someone who needs an IFer.

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He's exhibit A that the Yankees were up to some stuff in 2019

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Yep, because he was supposedly the next big thing.

random to bring up

but Yankees do have Luis Severino throwing 97 in his first spring training appearance

he hasnt started a game since 2019

FredMc92 said:

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12law said:

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Chrundle the Great said:

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Nuke LaLoosh said:

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Can someone please tell me if I should hate crane or Correa more?

My hatred is split but I really need to direct it to one individual.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Focus your hate on the Yankees

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Why would the players association let Correa walk away from Baltimore's offer? That's the most confusing part about this.

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Because the idea that the player's association can force a player to sign with a team is ridiculous?

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Lol let's not confuse ideals with reality. Choosing to leave $250M on the table is a head scratcher.

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Probably Bs but…

Hearing Trevor Story is down to the #Yankees, #Astros, and a last minute mystery team. Story prefers to play SS. #MLB

— MLB Marathon (@MLBMarathon) March 19, 2022

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Probably the Twins

#Yankees likely looking to sign Story on a short term deal. Could be a similar structure to Correa and the #MNTwins, or simply a 1 year “prove it deal”. #Astros, #Cardinals, #RedSox, others still in. #MLB

— MLB Marathon (@MLBMarathon) March 20, 2022

"Many in the industry perceived his previous club to be the front-runner to sign him. But the Astros, according to sources, did not make Correa a new offer in the past week."

"The Astros did not budge from their last reported offer in early November — five years, $160 million." https://t.co/y9dCPsKfiW

— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) March 20, 2022

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"Many in the industry perceived his previous club to be the front-runner to sign him. But the Astros, according to sources, did not make Correa a new offer in the past week."

"The Astros did not budge from their last reported offer in early November — five years, $160 million." https://t.co/y9dCPsKfiW

— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) March 20, 2022

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Crane seems like a difficult person to work for. Weird how he wouldn't budge at all…really?

Feels personal or something

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AggiEE said:

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bearkatag15 said:

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"Many in the industry perceived his previous club to be the front-runner to sign him. But the Astros, according to sources, did not make Correa a new offer in the past week."

"The Astros did not budge from their last reported offer in early November — five years, $160 million." https://t.co/y9dCPsKfiW

— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) March 20, 2022

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Crane seems like a difficult person to work for. Weird how he wouldn't budge at all…really?

Feels personal or something

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It only feels personal to some fans and posters

Its very logical as a CEO of a team whos main priority is long term success of the ball club

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How is a 110 / 3 with opt outs any worse than 160 / 5 ?

He's fine with short deals and Verlander…the deal the twins got seems pretty ideal

You're basically guaranteed another year of prime Correa without the huge risk of a long term contract

So you are worried about 26 year old Correas nagging injuries but willing to give 38 year old JV coming off a blown elbow 2 years with an opt out? Sorry bro, take off the star colored glasses.

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This opt out **** is cancerous

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This horse ain't going back in the barn. Mercenary baseball is here.

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astros4545 said:

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AggiEE said:

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bearkatag15 said:

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"Many in the industry perceived his previous club to be the front-runner to sign him. But the Astros, according to sources, did not make Correa a new offer in the past week."

"The Astros did not budge from their last reported offer in early November — five years, $160 million." https://t.co/y9dCPsKfiW

— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) March 20, 2022

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Crane seems like a difficult person to work for. Weird how he wouldn't budge at all…really?

Feels personal or something

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It only feels personal to some fans and posters

Its very logical as a CEO of a team whos main priority is long term success of the ball club

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How is a 110 / 3 with opt outs any worse than 160 / 5 ?

He's fine with short deals and Verlander…the deal the twins got seems pretty ideal

You're basically guaranteed another year of prime Correa without the huge risk of a long term contract

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Because then what do you say when Tuck, Alvarez, Bregman, and all of your other stars want the same deal you're offering Correa?

Trevor Story and Michael Conforto are benefitting by being the last star INF and OF left. Many teams showing interest. One will be the answer to a trivia question — who was the last free agent ever to sign with a qualifying offer and compensation attached to them?

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 20, 2022

If Story has a QO attached to him, there's no way we are signing him.

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Mr.Bond said:

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This opt out **** is cancerous

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This horse ain't going back in the barn. Mercenary baseball is here.

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Agreed. And from my perspective, there was no way the Astros could sign up for Correa's Twins deal if they ever hoped to sign Yordan and Tucker to more conventional pre free agency extensions like they did with Bregman and Altuve.

At the end of the day, Boras won, setting a new precedent - yearly free agency at the players option as they wait for the 10 year mega-deal - that will impact most big signings for years to come.

Under Crane and Luhnow/Click the Astros approach has been to be great at identifying and developing talent, not taking the bait on long term Mega deals that handcuff them if injuries or underperformance happens. It's why we have been so good recently. And while easier to do when you are drafting in the top five vs the bottom five, I don't think they are going to abandon that approach.

To that end, think about how successful and aggressive we have been with international signings, even as the top 5 conventional draft picks dried up. Same on the trade front (Yordan, etc). Same on the free agency signing front (Yuli, Brantley, etc.) and only taking on short term deals and extensions with FAs.

Bottom line, if we can continue to be great at identifying and developing players we will be fine for the long haul even as we lose out on Correa and others in the future. I'm pretty impressed Crane stuck to his guns and has the confidence in the overall approach to deliver a competitive club.

The only question in my mind is whether Click and his organization has the same chops as Lunhow and his team to find and develop the players.

Trevor Story has reached an agreement with the Boston #Redsox

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 20, 2022

INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez has agreed to a Minor League deal with the Yankees, per source. Gonzalez will report to big-league camp once the deal is official.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) March 20, 2022

Alright Jeremy Pena. No pressure