Amazing how many players screw themselves listening to their agents. The agent works for you, not the other way around.MaxPower said:Agreed but it cost Snell some cash (even moreso for Montgomery) because teams laughed them out of the building and they held out false hope til the bitter end.Farmer1906 said:
No one is going to do that just like no one was ever going to give Beli or Snell a deal like that. This is a negotiating tactic.
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EastCoastAgNc said:Scott Boras hasn’t learned his lesson from last offseason.
— Milo Hamilton’s Microphone (@MicrophoneMilo) November 18, 2024
Bregman is an all around solid player. But he’s going to be 31 this spring. He simply isn’t worth a deal of that size. I’d be shocked if he even got a $250 million deal. Good player, but not a superstar. #Astros https://t.co/c9GBm931Mw
If this is what they expect to get, there's no way the Astros give it to him (nor should they). Someone may do it, but it'll be a test of whether he was being honest about wanting to win above all else.
Insert laugh/cry @ Bregs and Boras!
Rockies seem primed to do something stupid again.
Icebox is the only appropriate nickname in my opinion
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
not a fan of this pic.twitter.com/hJrOX1CkQc
— astrosmemes (@astrosmemes_) November 18, 2024
No matter what!
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
Epstein didn't do, you know, the thing...
I'm the rare Astros/Cowboys/Spurs fan. We do exist
W said:
gotta be honest...I had not heard the name "Daikan" until 2 days ago
initially thought it was an ice cream or yogurt brand
They purchased Goodman many years ago that had a few facilities in the loop. Then they build the largest tilt wall building in the country out on 290 back in 2015 or so.
yeah that would be an idiotic deal...paying a guy to play until he's 42? gtfof1ghtintexasaggie said:EastCoastAgNc said:Scott Boras hasn’t learned his lesson from last offseason.
— Milo Hamilton’s Microphone (@MicrophoneMilo) November 18, 2024
Bregman is an all around solid player. But he’s going to be 31 this spring. He simply isn’t worth a deal of that size. I’d be shocked if he even got a $250 million deal. Good player, but not a superstar. #Astros https://t.co/c9GBm931Mw
If this is what they expect to get, there's no way the Astros give it to him (nor should they). Someone may do it, but it'll be a test of whether he was being honest about wanting to win above all else.
Insert laugh/cry @ Bregs and Boras!
I'm probably the only one excited about the Daikin name change. My brother in law owns a large AC company. Daikin gives him tons of free stuff. I've already told him he's bringing me any time they invite him to the suite.
NL Rookie of the Year voting results pic.twitter.com/Hl1hVob6bd
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 18, 2024
Stacked year for rookies.
Skenes was a very very good pitcher. Merrill was my ROY choice in the NL.
no Yankee vote splitting on the AL side. Gil wins it by a slim margin over Cowser.AL Rookie of the Year voting results pic.twitter.com/h1YPlis8Bd
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 19, 2024
The disrespect for Miller.
Paint the oranges white and call them snowballsEastCoastAgNc said:Jim Crane on what will happen to the oranges in the train: "That’ll be a surprise. We do have something we’re working on and we’ll show it on opening day."
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) November 18, 2024
Wow look at me I’m Paul Skenes. I throw 101 MPH, the nastiest splitter you’ve ever seen, won ROY and go home to Livvy Dunne every night https://t.co/SMJ8ciMlkV
— OsamaBinDabo (taylor’s version) (tonesetter) (@RyanDay2Hell) November 18, 2024
And the Yankees get extra draft picks for playing their rookies. Thanks Dusty.
Does Paul have a brother? If so he must feel like a complete loser.EastCoastAgNc said:Wow look at me I’m Paul Skenes. I throw 101 MPH, the nastiest splitter you’ve ever seen, won ROY and go home to Livvy Dunne every night https://t.co/SMJ8ciMlkV
— OsamaBinDabo (taylor’s version) (tonesetter) (@RyanDay2Hell) November 18, 2024
MaxPower said:Does Paul have a brother? If so he must feel like a complete loser.EastCoastAgNc said:Wow look at me I’m Paul Skenes. I throw 101 MPH, the nastiest splitter you’ve ever seen, won ROY and go home to Livvy Dunne every night https://t.co/SMJ8ciMlkV
— OsamaBinDabo (taylor’s version) (tonesetter) (@RyanDay2Hell) November 18, 2024
Some people just have it all man.
I feel like the MMP Astros will be the pinnacle of the franchise.
Crane just keeps stepping on his own dick.
Crane just keeps stepping on his own dick.
I wish our ballpark was named after something that wouldn't change. Aka Fenway, Wrigley, Yankee, Dodger, Olsen field, Camden yards, etc
Having a brand in front of your park's name is always weird to me.
Having a brand in front of your park's name is always weird to me.
tjack16 said:
I wish our ballpark was named after something that wouldn't change. Aka Fenway, Wrigley, Yankee, Dodger, Olsen field, Camden yards, etc
Having a brand in front of your park's name is always weird to me.
You mean blue bell park......
But I get it. Something like the astrodome.....
Corporate America always gonna reign supreme
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
Olsen field at blue bell park. They never dropped the Olsen part
Edit: or did they officially do that recently on official trademarks?
Edit: or did they officially do that recently on official trademarks?
I've told this story before.tjack16 said:
I wish our ballpark was named after something that wouldn't change. Aka Fenway, Wrigley, Yankee, Dodger, Olsen field, Camden yards, etc
Having a brand in front of your park's name is always weird to me.
Years ago at my Rotary Club meeting, Bowen Loftin was speaking and the question was asked about naming rights for Kyle Field. His answer was "bidding is open and the minimum bid is a half a billion dollars". He was dead serious.
The Dodgers will reportedly be the next team to meet with Juan Soto. pic.twitter.com/BIC4q6REV5
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 19, 2024
Dodgers are the new 00s Yankees.
Farmer1906 said:The Dodgers will reportedly be the next team to meet with Juan Soto. pic.twitter.com/BIC4q6REV5
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 19, 2024
Dodgers are the new 00s Yankees.
If LA lands this assclown they'll make the 00s Yanks look like the Oakland As
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
MAGA
MAGA
How does LA still have the money to pull that off?
tjack16 said:
How does LA still have the money to pull that off?
They are deferring it all for a decade so they can suck for the entire 2030s
tjack16 said:
How does LA still have the money to pull that off?
It helps that the $70 million man only counts about 1/5 of that for salary purposes. Thanks Manfred.
They're betting on some serious inflation during that time apparentlyEastCoastAgNc said:tjack16 said:
How does LA still have the money to pull that off?
They are deferring it all for a decade so they can suck for the entire 2030s
"Hey Shohei, we have this novel deal. You take $1MM a year for 10 years and we will pay you $690MM in 10 years."tjack16 said:
How does LA still have the money to pull that off?
Mathguy64 said:I've told this story before.tjack16 said:
I wish our ballpark was named after something that wouldn't change. Aka Fenway, Wrigley, Yankee, Dodger, Olsen field, Camden yards, etc
Having a brand in front of your park's name is always weird to me.
Years ago at my Rotary Club meeting, Bowen Loftin was speaking and the question was asked about naming rights for Kyle Field. His answer was "bidding is open and the minimum bid is a half a billion dollars". He was dead serious.
Seems low…
It was probably 10 years ago and so far nobody has ponied up. If it were low there would be people lining up to pay it. I don't see a line.Lonestar_Ag09 said:Mathguy64 said:I've told this story before.tjack16 said:
I wish our ballpark was named after something that wouldn't change. Aka Fenway, Wrigley, Yankee, Dodger, Olsen field, Camden yards, etc
Having a brand in front of your park's name is always weird to me.
Years ago at my Rotary Club meeting, Bowen Loftin was speaking and the question was asked about naming rights for Kyle Field. His answer was "bidding is open and the minimum bid is a half a billion dollars". He was dead serious.
Seems low…
This is a nonsensical question. Does the sun shine on the pope’s ass when he walks backwards in the woods? https://t.co/u4DQK7YBLo
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) November 18, 2024
The #Astros were a scapegoat for MLB’s dereliction.
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) November 18, 2024
*My lawyer says this is my opinion. https://t.co/GgHVBBmk2a
He went on an absolute tear exposing all the cheating methods a few years back then got threatened with a lawsuit by the league and had to take it all down.
Today is the deadline to protect Rule 5 eligible players on the 40-man roster. The Astros have two openings on their 40-man, but as written here, have no obvious choices to protect. Colton Gordon is one possibility - https://t.co/z7CjwzjZvs
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) November 19, 2024
Leaves room for Dana to pick guys up elsewhere though if we don't need to fill the spot.
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