Fishing for Trout 2021

[Old Style]

Too early to start this thread? Maybe PTR will allow Theo to spend money after the 2020 season. Edited January 24, 2019 by Old Style

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Steve trout becomes pitching coach or is he not alive?

[17 Seconds]

Too early to start this thread? Maybe PTR will allow Theo to spend money next offseason.

 

trout isn't a free agent until 2 offseasons from now

[Ding Dong Johnson]

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Too early to start this thread? Maybe PTR will allow Theo to spend money next offseason.

 

trout isn't a free agent until 2 offseasons from now

he’s talking about hindsight. this thread is a placeholder

[Brian]

He's never going to get to free agency.

[d_money]

He's never going to get to free agency.

Extension talks break down in 2020 and the Angels decide to trade him to team X and he’s signed to a monstrous extension (10/$400).

[Old Style]

Too early to start this thread? Maybe PTR will allow Theo to spend money next offseason.

 

trout isn't a free agent until 2 offseasons from now

Fine, Mr. Accuracy. Thread title updated. HAPPY NOW?!?!?!

[SouthSideRyan]

Perhaps an update to 2029 when we'll have a shot at him.

[UMFan83]

You really think the Ricketts are going to be able to afford Trout immediately after an election?

[JennieGarthAlgar]

Probably depends on the results of the election

[Transmogrified Tiger]

As a point of reference, the 2021 rotation is currently Darvish, Montgomery, Graveman, Alzolay, and you (yes, you).

 

The 2021 offense has basically everyone you know and love on the precipice of free agency(Bryant, Rizzo, Baez, and Schwarber), with Happ, Almora, Contreras, Heyward still around beyond that year.

[Brian]

As a point of reference, the 2021 rotation is currently Darvish, Montgomery, Graveman, Alzolay, and you (yes, you).

 

There is a chance Lester is in there too. 25 mill option with 10 mill buyout, option vests with 200 IP in '20 or 400 IP in '19 and '20

[treebird]

As a point of reference, the 2021 rotation is currently Darvish, Montgomery, Graveman, Alzolay, and you (yes, you).

 

The 2021 offense has basically everyone you know and love on the precipice of free agency(Bryant, Rizzo, Baez, and Schwarber), with Happ, Almora, Contreras, Heyward still around beyond that year.

 

wow almost sounds like right now would be a better time to spend big money on a star outfielder

[Transmogrified Tiger]

As a point of reference, the 2021 rotation is currently Darvish, Montgomery, Graveman, Alzolay, and you (yes, you).

 

There is a chance Lester is in there too. 25 mill option with 10 mill buyout, option vests with 200 IP in '20 or 400 IP in '19 and '20

 

Rizzo's is technically an option too, but they aren't going to give 37 year old Lester that money. And he's at 180 IP each of the last 2 years so he's not gonna vest either.

[Sammy Sofa]

As a point of reference, the 2021 rotation is currently Darvish, Montgomery, Graveman, Alzolay, and you (yes, you).

 

There is a chance Lester is in there too. 25 mill option with 10 mill buyout, option vests with 200 IP in '20 or 400 IP in '19 and '20

 

Rizzo's is technically an option too, but they aren't going to give 37 year old Lester that money. And he's at 180 IP each of the last 2 years so he's not gonna vest either.

 

And the Cubs are probably going to let the beloved (tiny)face of the franchise walk because that's the hell the game is in now.

[jersey cubs fan]

And the Cubs are probably going to let the beloved (tiny)face of the franchise walk because that's the hell the game is in now.

Not for nothing but including him in a trade now is the best way to clear payroll

[Sammy Sofa]

And the Cubs are probably going to let the beloved (tiny)face of the franchise walk because that's the hell the game is in now.

Not for nothing but including him in a trade now is the best way to clear payroll

 

Yup. It's still shitty, but I mentioned the same thing before, too.

[Post Count Padder]

Trout is a HUGE Phillies and Philly sports team fan. If they have the money, he's going there.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

There is a decent chance Trout isn't playing in 2022.

[Sammy Sofa]

There is a decent chance Trout isn't playing in 2022.

 

God willing.

[Bertz]

As a point of reference, the 2021 rotation is currently Darvish, Montgomery, Graveman, Alzolay, and you (yes, you).

 

The 2021 offense has basically everyone you know and love on the precipice of free agency(Bryant, Rizzo, Baez, and Schwarber), with Happ, Almora, Contreras, Heyward still around beyond that year.

 

Yeah, if the team doesn't develop some pitching soon or significantly bump up payroll, the next few offseasons are going to look a lot like this one. Arb raises eat up most of the money that's coming free from expiring contracts

 

If payroll stays flat, next offseason there will likely be ~30 million (40 if we let Morrow go) to play with. However, we need to replace Hamels, Zobrist, Strop, Cishek, Duensing, Kintzler, and possibly Morrow. During the 2020 offseason another ~20 shakes loose (excluding Morrow), but Lester, Hendricks, Chatwood, and Quintana are all FAs. The year after that as mentioned is basically position player armageddon.

 

This coming year is really big for the Iowa bullpen shuttle. Hit on 2-3 guys and next offseason should be fun again. Don't and we're looking at a couple of third tier relievers and a Tanner Roark type for the rotation.

[17 Seconds]

Too early to start this thread? Maybe PTR will allow Theo to spend money next offseason.

 

trout isn't a free agent until 2 offseasons from now

Fine, Mr. Accuracy. Thread title updated. HAPPY NOW?!?!?!

 

still unhappy because it still says "next offseason"