2018/2019 Offseason Thread

[Lee Stone]

Houston is considering it BUT still looks like a Alvarez,Martin,Perez or JB plus more type deal is still more likely. One thing on Houston is they want a Front Line SP badly and Cleveland likes Tucker and Whitley too.

2 things on Mish's thing- #1 Cubs are trending up because they are willing to deal Bryant/Russell/Other ML guys and Miami would like some of them and #2 LAD is low because they won't do Miami's asking price

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Still likely deals are

Atlanta-Soroka OR Anderson/Riley/Wentz OR Muller/maybe another prospect or 2(because Atlanta has to pay more since in NL East)
Houston-Alvarez/Martin/Perez OR JB/Stubbs or Stassi/maybe another prospect or 2(Straily or another arm included from Miami)

They would like from Houston

Tucker/Martin/Stubbs or Stassi
Whitley/Alvarez/Stubbs or Stassi

Still wish the "Other" like Oakland would jump in and offer

Oakland-Luzardo/Sean Murphy/Baretto OR Mateo OR another SS/and More

If I'm looking ATL, I want Anderson, Soroka and the catcher Contreras. I think there's more future value in those two pitchers than Riley. That's not to say that the deals you mentioned as favorable aren't fine.

[sports24/7]

Frisaro wrote an article about the JT situation. It's Frisaro, so we probably should take it with a grain of salt, but the first team he focuses on is the Dodgers. The part that stands out the most to me is he said Bellinger has been mentioned as a guy Miami wants from LA. I actually read that in a Dodgers blog, but dismissed it. Frisaro bringing it up as well means there's at least a chance that it's true. I don't see the Dodgers including him at all, but that's interesting that Miami might actually be looking for some ML players, and not just prospects.

[lou]

Frisaro wrote an article about the JT situation. It's Frisaro, so we probably should take it with a grain of salt, but the first team he focuses on is the Dodgers. The part that stands out the most to me is he said Bellinger has been mentioned as a guy Miami wants from LA. I actually read that in a Dodgers blog, but dismissed it. Frisaro bringing it up as well means there's at least a chance that it's true. I don't see the Dodgers including him at all, but that's interesting that Miami might actually be looking for some ML players, and not just prospects.

I mean sure, Bellinger is more valuable than Realmuto as he has more years of control. Done. Dodgers would never do that as you mentioned. It makes no sense for them. Marlins would need to throw in significant other assets, which they don't have to entice a real contender.

It's the minor league catchers for sure. I'm fine with either one.

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Yankees just got Paxton also, so the dominos are starting to fall. Maybe there is some movement pre-40 man decisions.

[Lee Stone]

[QUOTE=sports24/7;395558]Frisaro wrote an article about the JT situation. It's Frisaro, so we probably should take it with a grain of salt, but the first team he focuses on is the Dodgers. The part that stands out the most to me is he said Bellinger has been mentioned as a guy Miami wants from LA. I actually read that in a Dodgers blog, but dismissed it. Frisaro bringing it up as well means there's at least a chance that it's true. I don't see the Dodgers including him at all, but that's interesting that Miami might actually be looking for some ML players, and not just prospects.[

Bellinger was nothing but the musing of an LA radio host. Frisaro apparently read it ... and gees ... believed it. Here's the origin: https://dodgerblue.com/mlb-trade-rum...st/2018/11/16/

[tjfla]

[QUOTE=Lee Stone;395560]

Frisaro wrote an article about the JT situation. It's Frisaro, so we probably should take it with a grain of salt, but the first team he focuses on is the Dodgers. The part that stands out the most to me is he said Bellinger has been mentioned as a guy Miami wants from LA. I actually read that in a Dodgers blog, but dismissed it. Frisaro bringing it up as well means there's at least a chance that it's true. I don't see the Dodgers including him at all, but that's interesting that Miami might actually be looking for some ML players, and not just prospects.[

Bellinger was nothing but the musing of an LA radio host. Frisaro apparently read it ... and gees ... believed it. Here's the origin: https://dodgerblue.com/mlb-trade-rum...st/2018/11/16/

Frisaro is a joke

Miami asked for Verdugo,May and a C. LAD said NO thanks which is why u see Mish have them low on the list

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I mean sure, Bellinger is more valuable than Realmuto as he has more years of control. Done. Dodgers would never do that as you mentioned. It makes no sense for them. Marlins would need to throw in significant other assets, which they don't have to entice a real contender.

It's the minor league catchers for sure. I'm fine with either one.

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Yankees just got Paxton also, so the dominos are starting to fall. Maybe there is some movement pre-40 man decisions.

Erik Swanson was a guy Denbo was trying to get. NYY had to add him to 40 man or lose him

NYY made a solid trade,got Paxton for an unproven Sheffield and little else

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I cant wait till 40 mans are announced its SO confusing

Notable #Marlins Rule 5 Eligibles
-Isan Diaz 2B
-Jorge Guzman RHP
-Monte Harrison OF
-Jordan Holloway RHP
-McKenzie Mills LHP
-Christopher Torres 2B
-Jordan Yamamoto RHP

ALL except Holloway and Mills are locks to be added

Some interesting MIF/P who are 50/50 to be added on other teams

[lou]

MLB didn't have Guzman listed as having to be protected.

They just traded for Mills, I can't imagine they expose him. I think he'll end up on there with Quijada. Schales too. He was a 2014 draft pick.

[tjfla]

MLB didn't have Guzman listed as having to be protected.

They just traded for Mills, I can't imagine they expose him. I think he'll end up on there with Quijada. Schales too. He was a 2014 draft pick.

I know thats why said SO confusing no one seems to know whats what

[lou]

Marlins just claimed a pitcher named J. Fernandez. https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.asp...347&position=P

Talk about having the worst possible name for a Marlins pitcher even if his name is Julian. Coming off a TJ, was a top Rule V pick last year, and the Marlins can probably stash him on the 60 man DL come opening day. Smart stash.

Updated 40 man projection:

SP - Urena, Chen, Straily, Alcantara, Lopez, Ca. Smith (6)

RHP - Brigham, M. Gonzalez, Graves, Guerrero, E. Hernandez, J. Fernandez, Meyer, T. Kinley, Richards, Steckenrider, Wittgren, Yamamoto (12)

LHP - Conley, Garcia, Peters, Mills, Quijada (5)

C - Realmuto (1)

IF - Anderson, Castro, Cooper, Diaz, Dietrich, O’Brien, Prado, Riddle, Rojas, Schales, C. Torres (11)

OF -Brinson, Dean, Harrison, Lee, Sierra (5)
=40 (the non-Guzman version, kick off Kinley if he has to go on)

Top unprotected: Rivera, Twine, the other Kinley, Poteet, Wallach, Galloway, Norwood, etc.

[tjfla]

First Rule 5 Pick of 2019 is Julian Fernandez

Coming OFF TJ which means he probably won't be pitching to June but nice add. Surprised we don't do this with Brett Graves-try to waive him and send him to minors

[fauowls44]

I don't see a reason to protect Meyer, Graves, Kinley, or Braxton Lee. I also wonder if the deadline tomorrow might mean a Dietrich deal soon.

[tjfla]

I don't see a reason to protect Meyer, Graves, Kinley, or Braxton Lee. I also wonder if the deadline tomorrow might mean a Dietrich deal soon.

No real reason to protect Graves/Kinley or Braxton Lee BUT if u don't need the spot yet u keep them on till u do need a spot. The deadline is to set the 40 man ALOT of stuff can and will still happen

[fauowls44]

Wouldn't it be better to just keep the 40 man spots open for the Rule 5 draft?

[lou]

Wouldn't it be better to just keep the 40 man spots open for the Rule 5 draft?

Sure, maybe 1 if you know you are going to take someone. You just protect what you can protect. I agree they can easily get rid of a bunch of those dudes

[tjfla]

First Rule 5 Pick of 2019 is Julian Fernandez

Coming OFF TJ which means he probably won't be pitching to June but nice add. Surprised we don't do this with Brett Graves-try to waive him and send him to minors

Info on him

23 6'6 205lbs Coming off TJ but threw 100+(hits 103 alot) and was a closer in the minors. Has NO Control and Not much in terms of off speed stuff

He will need to be on the ML roster for atleast 90 days in 2019

https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/20...-albert-suarez

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Wouldn't it be better to just keep the 40 man spots open for the Rule 5 draft?

U can just DFA a guy if u need a spot. This is just the deadline to "protect" guys so teams know who will be eligible.

[Erick]

I saw a video of that guy Fernandez, and his curveball is a pretty good pitch too to go along with the fastball.