That's power. Plain and simple raw bone crushing power.
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The Chicago Cubs should trade Willson Contreras to the ...
Doolittle: It's pretty clear teams like the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays don't assign value to the catcher position with the same methodology that goes into the calculation of WAR metrics. Because both of those teams seem to always have a glaring hole behind the plate according to WAR and yet they win and continue to be considered among the smartest organizations around. With that caveat: An Astros lineup that has the potential for near perfection ranks dead last there, according to any kind of consensus WAR measure.
With recent rumors suggesting Houston might be willing to move a controllable starter like Jose Urquidy, the Astros and Cubs start to match up nicely. This assumes Houston really does feel like it can do better than Martin Maldonado behind the plate.
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The Washington Nationals should trade Josh Bell to the ...
Doolittle: Bell also makes a lot of sense for the Astros, but I'm trying to spread things around, so I'm sending him to the Cleveland Guardians. Any team acquiring Bell has to go in with its eyes open, knowing it is more likely to get the player Bell is likely to be going forward than the player who had an All-Star-level first half.
For Cleveland, Bell is an upgrade at first base in either scenario, and the Guardians would not have any trouble in meeting Washington's asking price. And if Bell is actually able to replicate his first-half production, that could be enough to get the Guardians over the top in what figures to be tight races for the AL Central title and/or the sixth playoff slot in the AL.
As of bedtime last night, still no names exchanged between Mets, Cubs on potential Contreras/Robertson trades. In preliminary dialogue so far, Cubs have indicated high price. Can’t blame them after getting Pete Crow-Armstrong last year. Mets more reluctant now to part w prospects
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) July 29, 2022
WHOA BOY https://t.co/9WZ954Yb2W pic.twitter.com/txxLw1z6mc
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 29, 2022
linkdude said:
HmmmmmmmWHOA BOY https://t.co/9WZ954Yb2W pic.twitter.com/txxLw1z6mc
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 29, 2022
Im assuming you mean *post* season not offLonghornDub said:
We've been resting guys so they'll be fresh for the off season. Don't trade them (specially pitching) for some that have already peaked out. Bregman, Yuli, Maldanado and Urquidy are all doing better lately. I hope Quick isn't trying to impress the sportswriters who basically know nothing.
The Phillies and Blue Jays are two confirmed teams with interest in OF Ian Happ. The Cubs are likely to move on from him at this point at the trade deadline.
— MLB Nerds (@MLBNerds) July 29, 2022
BadAggie said:linkdude said:
HmmmmmmmWHOA BOY https://t.co/9WZ954Yb2W pic.twitter.com/txxLw1z6mc
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 29, 2022
Maybe there's something immediate to be announced or the team told him he would be traded by the deadline.
When you go on a hot streak and raise your average to .170 what happens when you cool back off?LonghornDub said:
We've been resting guys so they'll be fresh for the off season. Don't trade them (specially pitching) for some that have already peaked out. Bregman, Yuli, Maldanado and Urquidy are all doing better lately. I hope Quick isn't trying to impress the sportswriters who basically know nothing.
100 hours til the @MLB trade deadline. Do 100 players get moved?
— Todd Kalas (@RealToddKalas) July 29, 2022
Over/Under on James Click sleep next four nights: 17.5 hours.
Have a feeling this could be a crazy 💯!#LevelUp
Barring any eye popping bonuses in Rounds 11-20, Rockies left significant unspent pool money on table. Perhaps they allocate that to a Non-Drafted Free Agent? A few out there that are intriguing. Teams that don't allocate their money are operating under constraints from Owners.
— MLBExecutiveBurner (@HotStoveintel) July 29, 2022
BadAggie said:
Again sports journalists and commentators are the dumbest MFers out there.
YULI GURRIEL IS HUGGING URQUIDY IN HIS INSTAGRAM STORY
— j*ck🚂🍊 (@jckstros2) July 29, 2022
I assume they plan to let him own the franchise with their final offerFarmer1906 said:I can confirm: The #Nationals plan to make another offer to Juan Soto, which will be their last. If Soto does not accept, he will be traded before the deadline. https://t.co/bkNzAwPDx9
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) July 29, 2022
NYY is currently monitoring the SP market with Luis Castillo, Frankie Montas, Carlos Rodón, and Jose Quintana all in play.
— MLB Nerds (@MLBNerds) July 29, 2022
They have also reached out to the Angels in regards to Shohei Ohtani and remain in on Juan Soto, though they are not seen as a front runner to acquire him.
Farmer1906 said:
I love our Nerds and Ownership.
go ahead and give names, buddyFredMc92 said:BadAggie said:
Again sports journalists and commentators are the dumbest MFers out there.
I mean, have you read the posts on this thread? Some posters give those guys a run for their money!
Weekend starters from the @astros:
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) July 29, 2022
Saturday: LHP Framber Valdez (9-4, 2.74) vs. RHP Chris Flexen (7-8, 3.75)
Sunday: RHP Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 4.25) vs. RHP George Kirby (2-3, 3.50)
FredMc92 said:BadAggie said:
Again sports journalists and commentators are the dumbest MFers out there.
I mean, have you read the posts on this thread? Some posters give those guys a run for their money!
I can change that. Just say the word and I'll start posting.Lonestar_Ag09 said:FredMc92 said:BadAggie said:
Again sports journalists and commentators are the dumbest MFers out there.
I mean, have you read the posts on this thread? Some posters give those guys a run for their money!
Major difference I think is on here at least people are passionate for their own reasons. And know about our own organization at least. Sports writers literally put out trash and BS just to get content and people talking.
This thread at least doesn't have a many trolls saying stuff just to stir the pot
Sir this is a Wendy'sFarmer1906 said:I can change that. Just say the word and I'll start posting.Lonestar_Ag09 said:FredMc92 said:BadAggie said:
Again sports journalists and commentators are the dumbest MFers out there.
I mean, have you read the posts on this thread? Some posters give those guys a run for their money!
Major difference I think is on here at least people are passionate for their own reasons. And know about our own organization at least. Sports writers literally put out trash and BS just to get content and people talking.
This thread at least doesn't have a many trolls saying stuff just to stir the pot
IF THE HOUSTON STROS DO NOT GO AND GET CONTRERAS AND BELL THEY MIGHT AS WELL SELL THE TEAM. THEY'RE NOT IN IT TO WIN IT ALL. HOW DO YOU LET CARLOS CORREA AND GEORGE SPRING WALK WITHOUT GOING OUT AND FINDING BIG BAT REPLACEMENTS? THEY HAVE NO PRODUCTION AT 1ST AND CATCHER. FIRST THEY'RE CHEATERS. NOW THEY'RE PRETENDERS.
AND ILL HOLLA
I read this in "Larry in Stafford's" voice btwQuote:
I can change that. Just say the word and I'll start posting.
IF THE HOUSTON STROS DO NOT GO AND GET CONTRERAS AND BELL THEY MIGHT AS WELL SELL THE TEAM. THEY'RE NOT IN IT TO WIN IT ALL. HOW DO YOU LET CARLOS CORREA AND GEORGE SPRING WALK WITHOUT GOING OUT AND FINDING BIG BAT REPLACEMENTS? THEY HAVE NO PRODUCTION AT 1ST AND CATCHER. FIRST THEY'RE CHEATERS. NOW THEY'RE PRETENDERS.
AND ILL HOLLA
EastCoastAgNc said:Weekend starters from the @astros:
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) July 29, 2022
Saturday: LHP Framber Valdez (9-4, 2.74) vs. RHP Chris Flexen (7-8, 3.75)
Sunday: RHP Jake Odorizzi (4-3, 4.25) vs. RHP George Kirby (2-3, 3.50)
Farmer1906 [b said:
IF THE DEM NERDS DOWN THERE ON CRAWFORD SKREET DO NOT GO AND GET CONTRERAS AND BELL THEY MIGHT AS WELL SELL THE TEAM. THEY'RE NOT IN IT TO WIN IT ALL. HOW DO YOU LET CARLOS CORREA AND GEORGE SPRING WALK WITHOUT GOING OUT AND FINDING BIG BAT REPLACEMENTS? THEY HAVE NO PRODUCTION AT 1ST AND CATCHER. FIRST THEY'RE CHEATERS. NOW THEY'RE PRETENDERS.
AND ILL HOLLA
redline248 said:go ahead and give names, buddyFredMc92 said:BadAggie said:
Again sports journalists and commentators are the dumbest MFers out there.
I mean, have you read the posts on this thread? Some posters give those guys a run for their money!