2018/2019 Offseason Thread

[emkayseven]

I just don't get why you go Walker/Prado with O'Brien in RF as opposed to Walker/O'Brien with Cooper in RF. Cooper and O'Brien need to get ABs so we know if they're serviceable guys. Prado is done for.

[Nick]

C - Alfaro, Wallach
1B - Walker, Prado
2B - Castro
SS - Rojas, Riddle
3B - Anderson
LF - Granderson
CF - Brinson, Herrera
RF - O'Brien

What's that

Brinson
Anderson
Castro
Walker
Alfaro
Granderson
O'Brien
Rojas

It's gonna be tough to watch for sure. Can we petition FS Florida to show Jacksonville's games instead?

[Namaste]

lol supposedly we're done shopping. Can't wait for Herrera and Sierra to get 50 games in CF this season

I’m behind the rebuild. But Mike Hill’s comments today about his satisfaction with all aspects of the major league team is hysterical

[lou]

I’m behind the rebuild. But Mike Hill’s comments today about his satisfaction with all aspects of the major league team is hysterical

It should be no brainers to sign say, Cargo, Maybin, and Maldonado, and boot Wallach, Prado, and Herrera. That would add a lot.

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It's gonna be tough to watch for sure. Can we petition FS Florida to show Jacksonville's games instead?

Maybe the expectation is VVM and Monte and coming up after the Super2 deadline no matter what. Ignoring developmental issues, that would make sense to not fill out the OF and just spend money for 2 1/2 months when the plan is preordained.

[Nick]

It should be no brainers to sign say, Cargo, Maybin, and Maldonado, and boot Wallach, Prado, and Herrera. That would add a lot.

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Maybe the expectation is VVM and Monte and coming up after the Super2 deadline no matter what. Ignoring developmental issues, that would make sense to not fill out the OF and just spend money for 2 1/2 months when the plan is preordained.

That would be a ton of confidence in a guy who struck out at a historic rate in AA last season, and a guy who has yet to play a minor league game.

[tjfla]

It's gonna be tough to watch for sure. Can we petition FS Florida to show Jacksonville's games instead?

Jupiter's games will be solid too

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lol supposedly we're done shopping. Can't wait for Herrera and Sierra to get 50 games in CF this season

Not done shopping but done with ML offers. They are looking at guys on Invite Only deals and DFA Market

Guess thats one place to put O'Brien. I heard that if didnt have amazing ST they would likely send him down but who knows. I wouldn't be surprised if Dean,Ramirez or Guerrero have a big ST that they get a shot. Dean in LF other 2 in RF

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Ya they are looking at CarGo for RF issue is he wants to play for a contender in AL as DH/OF and if comes to Miami wants $$$

Thats the issue we are having with most of these guys. They want to play for a contender(even tho will be traded in July). 1/2.5 to 5 million with incentives is what we are offering. KC is getting smart as they are now offering guys 1/2.25 with 2020 option

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Still in on CarGo/Maldonado/AJ/Norris,Warren/few other vet arms on Invite Deals


To open spot for Romo they 60 Day Fernandez

A name to watch is LoMo. Have talked some to him for Corner OF/1B on Invite Deal. Peter O'Brien needs a big ST to stay on ML roster. I know Neil Walker is better from left side but is switch hitter and Prado will get some time at 1B as well

I would look for LoMo/AJ/few other vet arms on Invite Deals. Pretty much just waiting for these guys to realize they have to settle. CarGo's issue is what I mentioned abover

[tjfla]

KC is going to town on Invite Only deals for vet arms. We need to sign like 2 or 3 guys-looks like we are waiting till they lower demands but

AJ/Bud Norris/Nick Vincent/Jim Johnson are all guys who would be good fits. Sign them to Invite deals and if needed they ready

Staff is
Urena/Chen/Straily/Richards/1 of Caleb Smith,Pablo,Sandy
Noesi,Brice OR Elieser/Garcia/Conley/Ferrell/Tayron/Steck/Romo

AAA
Pablo/Sandy/Neidert/Gallen/Elieser/Brigham
Quijada/Lee/Anderson/Kinley/Meyer/Yamamoto/Merandy/Graves/Milbrath/Keller

Tons of pitching depth its crazy

AA
Sixto/Puckett/Guzman/Dugger/Poteet
Mills/Stevens/Eveld/

[lou]

KC is going to town on Invite Only deals for vet arms. We need to sign like 2 or 3 guys-looks like we are waiting till they lower demands but

AJ/Bud Norris/Nick Vincent/Jim Johnson are all guys who would be good fits. Sign them to Invite deals and if needed they ready

Staff is
Urena/Chen/Straily/Richards/1 of Caleb Smith,Pablo,Sandy
Noesi,Brice OR Elieser/Garcia/Conley/Ferrell/Tayron/Steck/Romo

AAA
Pablo/Sandy/Neidert/Gallen/Elieser/Brigham
Quijada/Lee/Anderson/Kinley/Meyer/Yamamoto/Merandy/Graves/Milbrath/Keller

Tons of pitching depth its crazy

AA
Sixto/Puckett/Guzman/Dugger/Poteet
Mills/Stevens/Eveld/

They should just let Richards/Smith/Alcantara/Pablo rip as the last 2 starters and last 2 relievers in this scenario.

[Nick]

I don't understand not using Chen in the pen. Even if he pitches well out of the rotation, you're not going to be able to deal him. I think there's a better chance he's effective out of the pen, because he certainly hasn't been effective in the rotation, plus he's injured all the time.

[AdamRavs]

I don't understand not using Chen in the pen. Even if he pitches well out of the rotation, you're not going to be able to deal him. I think there's a better chance he's effective out of the pen, because he certainly hasn't been effective in the rotation, plus he's injured all the time.

Chen pitching more causes more risk of injury at this point. Just let him go every 5th day. This team is a dumpster fire anyways this season.

[Erick]

Craig Mish said they might use Chen as an opener.

[Nick]

Chen pitching more causes more risk of injury at this point. Just let him go every 5th day. This team is a dumpster fire anyways this season.

What do you consider pitching more? I would have to think pitching 70-80 innings as opposed to pitching 200 innings would put less stress on the arm.

[fish16]

If they put Chen in the rotation for any reason other than the young guys struggle with performance or injuries in spring training it will be a huge mistake. The rotation needs to be Urena, Straily, and then 3 of the younger guys out of the group of sandy, smith, Richards, lopez

[Namaste]

Chen will be in the starting rotation.

We all know it’s dumb but it’s gonna happen. Another dumb unwritten rule in MLB is if you’re paying a starter a shit ton of money, he’s in the rotation. Especially when you’re team has zero chance of making the playoffs.




*we have zero chance of making the playoffs

[Ralph]

Chen should be starting to begin the year. He was healthy last season and was wuite good in the second half. If he continues to pitch how he did in the second half he will be moveable. Be it for another contract or the team eating some of his money.