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  1. JD94
    Neto, Schanuel, and Renigfo have a combined 4.2 fWAR. What exactly makes that strong? Even with O’Hoppe added in, it’s 6.4. And by Moore, you mean Christian Moore? Their 1st round pick from a month ago? That’s….. quite a lofty expectation to set by saying that’s “strong.” I’m selling all the Angels stock and them being anywhere near strong any time soon. They are a mess and have been for many years now. I’m not just saying this because I wish they would trade us O’Hoppe. They have many holes to fill before they are anywhere near competitive again. And I’d be shocked if that came in the window they have O’Hoppe.
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    This is where I’m at. I mean what are the Angels doing? They couldn’t win with Trout and Ohtani. They keep drafting players who can get to the big leagues the fastest rather than maybe higher upside guys. They need to start over. Come up with a new plan. O’Hoppe will be gone before they ever compete again. They are a mess. 14 games under .500 currently with no light at the end of the tunnel. They have one of the worst farm systems in baseball. We have a logjam of almost ready prospects and big leaguers still under control past this year. I’d imagine you could sell them on needing to change their strategy and we are a perfect match. It’s honestly beneficial for both sides.
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    I would be extremely comfortable giving Soto 13/494. That’s a AAV of $38M per year up until age 40 and again, you’re getting (most likely, nothing is guaranteed though) over half those years as prime years. Soto should still be an elite offensive player at 32/33. Even his decline years should look better than most superstars decline with his profile. It’s a freaking no brainer of all no brainers to me. You can’t lose him over money. Even if the bidding gets into the low 500’s.
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    That’s if Sasaki gets posted. The general consensus is he will, but he could wait 2 years and get mega $$$ compared to what he would make coming over this offseason. On the other hand, his injury history is concerning. After an oblique injury last year, and now this year just returning recently from an arm injury, if he finishes strong, he might want to go ahead and get here. His underlying numbers across the board are much closer to MLB average this year than years prior. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a massive “prospect.” Regardless, I don’t believe Sasaki stops LAD from going after Soto. If Sasaki is posted and comes this year, it’s with little financial commitment considering he hasn’t met the terms to be exempt from the international bonus pool restrictions.
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    The way I see it, if he doesn’t sign Soto, or at the very least match the top offer (you can’t control if he just prefers somewhere else if the money is equal), then we will never sign a superstar. At least not under Hoyer. Soto is literally the guy you do it for. He’s 26 and the best pure hitter we’ve seen in ages. With his profile, he likely has 7 more prime seasons in him before you start to see considerable decline imo.
  6. JD94
    Idk how they will finish, but it’s a really easy schedule from here out minus a few series
  7. JD94
    I just love watching PCA play. Speed guys are so much fun. Even “routine” ground balls aren’t sure outs with guys like him.
  8. JD94
    Count me in for Burnes. I wonder what he gets though? He will be 30 in October. Same age as Snell when most of the league was like “you’re good, but we aren’t locking you up long term at 30 years old.” Snell settled for 2/64.
  9. JD94
    I’m sure it’s just a matter of time. Like literally any day now. He had, what, 2 bad weeks early in the year? Other than that, he’s been everything you could basically hope for in AA.
  10. JD94
    What the horsefeathers is your problem with Paredes? Weird stance towards a guy with a 130 wRC+ and 3 fWAR. He’s been one of the best 3B in baseball over the last 2.5 years.
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  12. JD94
    Now Heyman saying the Anthony scratch is unrelated to a trade
  13. JD94
    I would guess Flaherty is going to Boston if Anthony is on the move. Unless it’s for Crochet.
  14. JD94
    Would have to be a big name to pull him
  15. JD94
    13 K/9 between AA and AAA this year over 62 innings
  16. JD94
    Seems like a strong return for Leiter
  17. JD94
    Deadline in 6 today. Excited to see all the moves. Nightengale saying Crochet likely goes today but Robert doesn’t.
  18. JD94
    Man I wish we could pull off a Vladdy trade since the Jays are selling
  19. JD94
    I really don’t know where to post trade reports. Every thread is littered with some type of trade convo, even the game thread lol
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  21. JD94
    I wouldn’t be mad at a lineup with Vlad, Paredes, and Soto in it lol. It seems so possible but so impossible at the same time.
  22. JD94
    Idk if it will work, but Jed finally making some moves on consequence. I like it on the surface
  23. JD94
    I mean I agree with this point. As far as playing the media goes, I agree with him saying he doesn’t know. I just meant I’m not buying that he doesn’t know exactly what he wants to do. Sure, what he wants to do may not come together, but he still has a plan. That’s all I was saying.
  24. JD94
    Is he trying to say Jed is still unsure what he wants to do 2 days before the deadline? Yeah. No. I don’t buy that
  25. JD94
    The Rays will turn Lesko into prime Pedro but right now, that guy just can’t consistently throw strikes. Elite stuff, no control.
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