Tonight, @JoseUrquidy65 threw out the first pitch for the Mazatlán Venados in the Mexican Pacific League.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 11, 2022
Urquidy pitched for this team earlier in his career (📹 Vernados IG) pic.twitter.com/UJyYbJqluv
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Hope so.
The Mets are sighing Kodai Senga, according to a source.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 11, 2022
It's Steve Cohens world
Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, and Lance McCullers Jr (not pictured) are at the UFC fight tonight (📸 @zzCompean) pic.twitter.com/rLi4vjzlhQ
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 11, 2022
kegstand said:The Mets are sighing Kodai Senga, according to a source.
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 11, 2022
It's Steve Cohens money
FIFY
The Mets are signing Kodai Senga to a 5-year, $75 million deal https://t.co/7D35ipD6ED pic.twitter.com/4lvSpYsyRV
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 11, 2022
$15M per year plus whatever his posting fee is
Reading the scouting report on him, he reminds me of LMJ. Plus stuff that's hard to control. Throws too many first-pitch balls. Walks too many. Has some injury history. Debates about being better suited for the bullpen. He even is going to get paid similarly.EastCoastAgNc said:The Mets are signing Kodai Senga to a 5-year, $75 million deal https://t.co/7D35ipD6ED pic.twitter.com/4lvSpYsyRV
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 11, 2022
$15M per year plus whatever his posting fee is
What is with everyone turning down money? I guess in this case the AAV is down a little.
Kodai Senga turned down the #RedSox offer of 7 years, 95 million to play for the #Mets, per source. Talks with Boston fell through near the end as Kodai did not feel confident in their commitment to win.
— The Truth (@jon_muller00) December 11, 2022
EastCoastAgNc said:The Mets are signing Kodai Senga to a 5-year, $75 million deal https://t.co/7D35ipD6ED pic.twitter.com/4lvSpYsyRV
— SNY (@SNYtv) December 11, 2022
$15M per year plus whatever his posting fee is
No posting fee. He was a free agent.
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
If I am doing the math right, the Mets will be paying 429 M this year on their team.
349.5 in luxury tax payroll
79.9 in luxury taxes (30% across the board for the 2nd year going over, 12% surcharge for 20-40 over, 42.5% surcharge for going 40-60 over, & 60% surcharge for 60+ over)
This is ridiculous.
349.5 in luxury tax payroll
79.9 in luxury taxes (30% across the board for the 2nd year going over, 12% surcharge for 20-40 over, 42.5% surcharge for going 40-60 over, & 60% surcharge for 60+ over)
This is ridiculous.
Oh hey, sup ace.
When did Javier get the Michael Jackson treatment?
The Mets are at nearly $350M in luxury tax payroll.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 11, 2022
They are $177M over the competitive balance threshold, which means they'll pay $70M in a tax surcharge 😳
José Lima, K Strut OG (and nasty changeups). pic.twitter.com/xKolxQBxOE
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) December 10, 2022
This dude was entertaining every time he took the mound, plus his swag would've fit in so well in this day and age.
His math only works if this is considered the first time going into the tax. Does it reset with the new CBA?EastCoastAgNc said:The Mets are at nearly $350M in luxury tax payroll.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 11, 2022
They are $177M over the competitive balance threshold, which means they'll pay $70M in a tax surcharge 😳
Nice Seiko there right Farmer? j/k. What's he wearing?Farmer1906 said:
Oh hey, sup ace.
Looks like an AP Royal Oak Openworks with some diamonds on the bezel. The AP version, not some aftermarket ice.RED AG 98 said:Nice Seiko there right Farmer? j/k. What's he wearing?Farmer1906 said:
Oh hey, sup ace.
Farmer1906 said:His math only works if this is considered the first time going into the tax. Does it reset with the new CBA?EastCoastAgNc said:The Mets are at nearly $350M in luxury tax payroll.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 11, 2022
They are $177M over the competitive balance threshold, which means they'll pay $70M in a tax surcharge 😳
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35229266/senga-mets-agree-5-year-75-million-contract-sources-sayQuote:
Currently, the Mets' competitive-balance-tax payroll -- calculated by adding the average annual value of all their deals -- is estimated to be around $345 million. If that holds, the Mets would be levied a never-before-seen luxury-tax penalty: $6 million for money spent from $233 million to $253 million; $8.4 million for $253 million to $273 million; $15 million for $273 million to $293 million; and $46.8 million for above $293 million -- a 90% tax rate. All told, the Mets are facing a $76.2 million CBT bill -- and a total payroll in excess of $421 million.
EastCoastAgNc said:The Mets are at nearly $350M in luxury tax payroll.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 11, 2022
They are $177M over the competitive balance threshold, which means they'll pay $70M in a tax surcharge 😳
Seriously wtf. Feels like the tax penalty needs to be even more severe or a straight up not to exceed limit
That's a lot of words for espn to write to say "Steve Cohen doesn't care about the CBT".
He's going over the CBT threshold by more than most teams will pay in salaries. Including possibly us depending on what we do at C and LF. And will pay more tax than some teams will pay in total salaries.
He's going over the CBT threshold by more than most teams will pay in salaries. Including possibly us depending on what we do at C and LF. And will pay more tax than some teams will pay in total salaries.
Big question. Who pockets the CBT penalties ?
Mathguy64 said:
Big question. Who pockets the CBT penalties ?
Yankees.
Under the most recent CBA, part of luxury tax payments fund players' benefits and retirement plans, and the rest (half after the first $13 million) is distributed to teams under the thresholdMathguy64 said:
Big question. Who pockets the CBT penalties ?
Kevin Kiermaier is joining the Blue Jays according to @ShiDavidi.
— Tim and Friends (@timandfriends) December 10, 2022
Do you like the signing Jays fans? 🤔 #NextLevel pic.twitter.com/B5GXNW2MXy
Wiel this is awkward...
Never forget the time Kevin Kiermaier stole the Blue Jays' pitching game-plan card 💀 pic.twitter.com/TXqLbGKXfZ
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) December 10, 2022
Speaking of LHH OFs for the Astros, and former Rays, is Brett Phillips worth a look? He's retooled his swing. Maybe we will start hitting. He could be a buy low candidate.
Things feel a little different.
— Maverick Phillips (@Brett_Phillips8) December 11, 2022
Hitting Coach: @Twoodward_3
Dec 2022 Feb 2022 pic.twitter.com/yIWUqTRwLD
He also looks like he quit skipping leg day.
Tomorrow I'm going to start a revisit of the 2022 season that hopefully will carry through to the start of the 2023 season - opening day vs. the White Sox is just 109 days away! Will be going in 10 game-blocks in order to get to the end roughly at the beginning of the new-new. Contributions via photos, "I was at that game" or whatever are heartily welcome. Having a fun writing project to keep up with in the middle of my sometimes very dull slog of professional ones is always a nice way to stay sharp.
I approve this message!The Porkchop Express said:
Tomorrow I'm going to start a revisit of the 2022 season that hopefully will carry through to the start of the 2023 season - opening day vs. the White Sox is just 109 days away! Will be going in 10 game-blocks in order to get to the end roughly at the beginning of the new-new. Contributions via photos, "I was at that game" or whatever are heartily welcome. Having a fun writing project to keep up with in the middle of my sometimes very dull slog of professional ones is always a nice way to stay sharp.
Minor league deal with a big league camp invite?
Farmer1906 said:
Minor league deal with a big league camp invite?
Yep. I think that would be awesome. Low risk, high reward.
Talked to Uncle Mike Brantley at UFC 282 and I can confirm he wants to remain with the Astros🔥🙌
— rob (@robortuno) December 11, 2022
Y'all's favorite shooting star wanted to say hello and was a good sport….
https://streamable.com/9q4zxf
https://streamable.com/9q4zxf
Can we see the rest of the video?
CFTXAG10 said:
Y'all's favorite shooting star wanted to say hello and was a good sport….
https://streamable.com/9q4zxf
Ho Lee ****
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
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