Javy traded to Mets, won't learn any of their names

[SeldomSeen]

There is zero chance Javy knows who the hell Trevor Williams is. That "introduction" is going to be awkward.

[minnesotacubsfan]

There is zero chance Javy knows who the hell Trevor Williams is. That "introduction" is going to be awkward.

 

 

maybe for Williams

[Andy]

Like Rizzo, this makes me immensely sad. No one on Earth has ever been more fun to watch play baseball than Javier Baez and he was ours.

 

PCA seems like good return and I'm sure I'll be happy he's here in 2025.

[SouthSideRyan]

What's that a reference to?

 

Jarred Kelenic

 

I was thinking Lastings Milledge, looked him up and saw he was drafted 18 years ago, and I just...I don't even know.

[David]

 

i just wanted to share the idiot

[David]

Obviously not a fan of the team it is for, but I do kinda like Javy going with 23

 

[Derwood]

Obviously not a fan of the team it is for, but I do kinda like Javy going with 23

 

 

Brandon horsefeathering Nimo wouldn't give up his number?

[David]

or javy might prefer 23 anyway and took 9 because it's retired here. he's worn 23 before.

[Proven Veteran]

This makes me more sad. I miss Javy even though he strikes out all of the time. My favorite player to watch.

[mias_tisg]

[squally1313]

Can we just agree to not post pictures like that? I’ll watch highlights when I’m good and ready.

[minnesotacubsfan]

agreed. that hurts

[David]

lmao i just realized javy is going right back to facing the reds tonight

[NOLA]

[chopsx9]

Dong!

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I hope he hits like 15 dongs every year against the Cubs.

[toonsterwu]

Baez is who he is, fun, electric, but also aggravating often. It really felt like he was edging closer to turning a corner after 18/19, but the last 600 AB's were tough. He was a wonderful player to have around, but the idea of spending huge on him would have been troubling. In my mind, he's the ideal "secondary star". If he's the top guy or 2nd guy on your core, it's not ideal, unless he reverts to 18/19 offensive form. If he's that 3rd guy playing great defense up the middle and power in the lineup, fantastic.

 

I didn't even realize Albert Almora was with the Mets. Forgot all about that. Boy, 3 hits in 40 AB's? Hard to believe he almost hit .300 one year.

 

With so much money cleared off the books, if Baez's price comes down in FA, and the Cubs wanted to revisit it, I wouldn't rule it out. It sure feels like someone is going to be left out in the cold this winter, that someone will get a lesser payday. They seem fairly clear that they don't intend to tank, so with a rebuilt system and stronger draft positioning next year, it's not impossible to see them spend on some guys if the price is right. I think the years will obviously be the biggest deal. I mean, you bring back a Baez (or whoever is the SS left out in the cold in FA), add a corner bat or two on the cheap (I wonder what happens with Conforto with his horrid season), take some pitching gambles and hope to get lucky, and this team looks like it could be decent.

[minnesotacubsfan]

Baez is such a recognizable name that he won't be the one left out in the cold.

[toonsterwu]

Baez is such a recognizable name that he won't be the one left out in the cold.

 

Maybe, but Arenado and KB will get their deals at 3rd (and I just saw that Arenado had made a comment about not opting out). Correa will get his deal - he's the stud of the class. A lot of people seem to buy Story because of the numbers, and in this modern age, I think someone jumps on him early if he's not overly expensive (if he's expecting break-the-bank, that's a separate issue) That leaves Seagar and Baez. I think a lot depends, for Seagar, on how he performs down the stretch. If he does well, I think his offensive game gives him the edge.

 

It' possible everyone gets their ideal deals, but sure feels like someone will be priced out, and right now, my guess would be Baez. Of course, the possibility exists that he does enough down the stretch, Lindor performs well, and they convince Steve Cohen to open the pocket books for him with Baez moving permanently to 2nd.

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[d_money]

Self awareness is a magical thing