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    Does the looming lockout make a player like Holmes more likely, less likely, or no change in terms of trying to get an extension done before the current CBA expires? If we're penciling in Cabrera, Steele, Brown, and I guess Garrett into the rotation next year, we have roughly $100m to spend. Spotrac has Holmes' estimated market value at $23m, so let's just use that. Would leave around $75mish to address the corner OF spots and upgrade over Garrett if we'd prefer him to be a depth 6 man type until proven he can be healthy.
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    I absolutely trust Shota more than Cabrera. I think late last season with him pitching hurt left a bad taste in everyone's mouths. Shota has been much better than Cabrera overall this season + he's been pitching extremely well lately - Since June 1st, 10 starts 2.81 ERA 3.47 xERA. And one would expect the summer months to be his worst being a fly ball pitcher. He's a fine #4 starter for us in the playoffs, especially if you can line him up at Wrigley in Oct with maybe an assist from cool weather/wind blowing in. With the plethora of SP we have now, maybe they can get him a few extra days rest here and there to ensure he doesn't run out of gas.
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    If I heard Jed correctly just now on Marquee, mentioned controllable starters and having a lot of discussions - “didn’t get close on one”. TIFWIW
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    Time to get serious, Alcantara in for Happ against the lefty.
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    This. It's a long shot, but if you want to run down the Brewers this is how you do it. Plus, being in the WC series is much different than getting a bye. You legit need to have 4 playoff worthy SP with how quick the turnaround time is between the WC series and the division series e.g. Boyd pitching on short rest game one of the division series last season and not making it out of the 1st inning against the Brewers.
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    Surely the Braves make a move to their rotation other than Mahle right? Seems like they'll get Mize at the buzzer.
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    Sounds like Noot is being moved - Padres?
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    I'm both excited and want to throw up. I love Holmes and Gaus for this season. Hate that we moved an asset like Rojas and didn't acquire a controlled starter.
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    Yea get me Nate.
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    He's a rental that is currently on the 60 day IL who likely doesn't have time to get stretched out before the end of the season. That's why he was so cheap.
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    Um Matt's updated article doesn't sound great??
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    Block him, troll account
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    They've both been on the IL since mid to early May. Both might end up being fine, but aren't sure things health wise. Ohtani has his knee issue and now a biceps thing in his right arm. Sheehan is currently at the most IP he's had in his career. If Bubic gets healthy, he's a multi inning lefty they can use out of the pen.
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    Yep, Rosenthal has an article on it. They've lost 5 in a row and something like 4 of the last 5 series. Basically they just don't think their team can compete/worth buying + their ownership wants to unload as many large contracts before next years lockout.
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    Cross Adell off -
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    Wrong thread
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    Yea I've been trying to figure that out. Owed $37m next season and a club option for $20m in 2028 (His age 40 season). His velo is still elite along with his chase/whiff rates. 170 IP last season and on pace for close to that this season. Obv still a major injury risk. But it sounds like the Rangers ownership wants to offload as many large contracts as they can. He's projected to put up close to 4 fWAR this season, so that's in range of the dollar/WAR value. If we eat the entire contract maybe the prospect cost isn't as much? Wrap him in bubble wrap next season and make sure he's ready for the playoffs (Pull a Dodgers).
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    Re- Truebloods article that he just dropped. Springer would be a fun RH bat to platoon with Happ/DH. He's not the 166 wRC+ hitter he was last season, but is holding a 122 wRC+ against LHP. Tons of playoff experience and ROS ZiPs projections are solid 115 wRC+. Keep him from the Phillies.
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    For those wondering like me -
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    We'd probably send them an arm back to get through the season at this point right? Rea, etc.
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