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  1. Bobson Dugnutt
    didn't Dipoto and the Angels part ways on somewhat ugly terms? just a little extra sting on top of losing Ohtani and piling up all this IFA money that they don't need.
  2. Bobson Dugnutt
    seattle gonna have to get real creative with that international money now
  3. Bobson Dugnutt
    this is hilarious. the angels are like the one team out of the seven that none of the baseball media boobs took seriously.
  4. Bobson Dugnutt
    My favorite: I love that [insert player] "doesn't want to be the guy" is the refrain of the spurned cards fan. "Ooh, look at you, mister, 'I want to be a part of a competitive team.' A REAL ballplayer would jump at the opportunity to headline a roster full of trash." maybe we don't "play in a desirable city." maybe we don't "win a lot of games." maybe our fans are "incredibly racist." and i guess we don't "have a chance in the division for the next ten years." maybe we do "condone drinking and driving and white-collar crime."
  5. Bobson Dugnutt
    i mean, i know "money doesn't matter" is the narrative and i obviously hope it's true, but maybe it kind of matters if the angels and mariners are suddenly stockpiling IFA space after meeting with him. on the other hand, those two teams already had a significant advantage over everyone else but the rangers moneywise, so maybe they're just desperate?
  6. Bobson Dugnutt
    #savvy
  7. Bobson Dugnutt
    good.
  8. Bobson Dugnutt
    i'm not ruling out Cobb, but i kind of get the feeling there's a stronger market for him that pushes him beyond what the cubs are willing to commit to, so they jumped on Chatwood. And then, yeah, the other rotation spot will be a bigger impact guy.
  9. Bobson Dugnutt
    either no Cobb or no Ohtani. we needed two pitchers either way.
  10. Bobson Dugnutt
    6 days ago he was calling anyone that didn’t think he was going to the Yankees moronic. He knows nothing.
  11. Bobson Dugnutt
    that doesn’t bode well for us.
  12. Bobson Dugnutt
    You aren't kidding. "[san Diego] is entering a competitive window" "They also have arguably the most savvy GM of the bunch." Here's the list of returning Padres with 2+ wins: Clayton Richard, Jose Pirela. Their GM has been punished for lying about medical info and is digging out of a hole he dug himself with a series of terrible trades. Ohtani might pick them for the locale/market and opportunity to be 'the guy' and the past relationship, but that's still quite the reality distortion field they're putting up. the only other team in their division that did not make the playoffs this year is ostensibly the favorite to acquire the NL MVP.
  13. Bobson Dugnutt
    This entire thread is something: [tweet]https://twitter.com/CaliKusiolek/status/938436226960433152[/tweet] Also: [tweet] [/tweet]
  14. Bobson Dugnutt
    going from groot to baby groot
  15. Bobson Dugnutt
    Have they said when the Cubs are going? If they are the last to meet with him isn't that a good sign? Nope. Heard the three teams I mentioned on MLBN Radio on my drive to work this morning, but that seems to be all anyone knows so far.
  16. Bobson Dugnutt
    so SF and the Dodgers had their meetings yesterday, and the Rangers have theirs today, apparently.
  17. Bobson Dugnutt
    This is probably what they're going to discuss [tweet] [/tweet] Future Schwarber, Almora and Happ trades confirmed. edit: also Heyward burn "We have this amazing young core, and you'll be competing for outfield reps with Jason Heyward!"
  18. Bobson Dugnutt
    It could be those things, but Texas has shown as much interest in him as anyone, over the years. The relationships built surely helped get them to the table, in this process. ah, ok. i did not realize they have a history with him.
  19. Bobson Dugnutt
    Is the interest in the Rangers completely based on the bonus money available and cost of living in Texas? Maybe Darvish had some really nice things to say too. Otherwise that does not seem like a really attractive option for the long term. I know they have some young talent in Gallo, DeShields and Mazarra, and Andrus is still just 28, but the rest of the talent on the roster is on the downside of their careers.
  20. Bobson Dugnutt
    Maybe the Braves? With everything that has gone on there. Also spare me the “do the dance” thing, it was a horsefeathering questionnaire. If anything it was a good thought/introspective/review exercise for teams to evaluate where they were organizationally in areas other FAs probably feel are important too yeah, the indignation of the fans/writers of some of these teams is hilarious. the cubs and rangers still being in the mix shows that he’s not 100% committed to the West Coast. Other teams had the opportunity to impress him. They just didn’t. And any GM worth a damn should be prepared to answer those questions anyway.
  21. Bobson Dugnutt
    well hold on. what languages can Boone speak?
  22. Bobson Dugnutt
    It's...not really a sign of anything.
  23. Bobson Dugnutt
    Missed opportunity for a Maeda! Maeda! Maeda! reference, but I'll allow it. Also, please please please be true. yeah, i'm kind of just waiting for this to be shot down.
  24. Bobson Dugnutt
    That Maeda’s some kind of something. Boy this Maeda is all anyone’s ever talking about. I’m so sick and tired of hearing about what a star that Maeda is.
  25. Bobson Dugnutt
    Stanton/Giants is basically the only scenario I can see where a team could materially improve their chances of getting Otani by moving more decisively, and even that feels like a bit of a stretch. The teams in closest competition for him are the ones that already look to be really good, which is what you expect when money isn't a factor. I think the new luxury tax combined with a weak FA class is the biggest reason behind the stagnation. You've got several of the highest payroll teams not interested in spending or even looking to cut payroll to get under in advance of the 2018 class. Any team that could spend on Darvish or Arrieta will try their hand with Otani first(since most teams aren't focusing that much effort on getting 2 SP), and teams outside that pool aren't going to sprint to sign mid-market guys in case the biggest FAs see their market suppressed to the point they can jump in. this makes sense. i had not considered the bolded.
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