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I've been over this before but I don't buy that framing is near as important a skill as some folks make it out to be. I'm sure what you are suggesting would happen to a degree but I don't think that many guys have jobs simply because of their ability to frame or that guys get moved off the position due to poor framing. I'm still waiting for a team to bring in a framing specialist to catch during save situations.

#RoboUmps

I hope the Padres get a ring to two and Manny has a nice run there. I like the cut of their owner's jib.

Naw, the Josh Hamilton trade was paying money for someone to go away. I think they will get some actual players back for Arenado.

Wonder how much of his contract the Rockies are going to have to eat? Edit- Found it.

The Mets have two 1B and no LF so they would trade one of their 1B for our 1B? I think they would be a lot better served going after Santander if they want, you know, an outfielder.

I'm more worried about what an extension for Mancini would mean than the actual extension. I'm also not talking about this offseason.

I'm worried he'll be extended.

That was for fantasy so they are not looking for the same things.

I can see not ranking Miountcastle.

You got MurphDogg on /ignore?

Yep, like when he had Heim ranked over Bundy. He does it to create interest.

Have to love KLaw's desire for hot takes. I'm curious as to why he has Rutschman 6th but not curious enough to support the Athletic.

That was about as positive as you could make a piece. I had to double check they weren't working for MASN.

Amateurs stopping after only a decade of incompetence. No commitment.

It's easier to position yourself when you are the one calling the pitches.

Yes...?

Yep, he was the highest paid player in MLB last season.

Did they have 14 consecutive losing seasons?

Chen's paycheck last season says no.

But hey, it's not like their ML club can compete with ours.

Yes I want to eat a meal before promoting the Sous to head Chef. I've only seen his broth I don't even know if he can season properly.

A promotion? The farm rankings aren't that impressive and are dominated by first round picks. He isn't a proven winners in trades or signing free agents. He hasn't proven he can field a competitive team. I'm fine with what he's done for the most part but he doesn't rate a promotion.

Judging by what we have seen so far why would a team be eager to promote him? So far he's upped the technology, slashed payroll and collected high draft picks. I haven't seen anything so far that makes me think I have to have this guy as my team president.

I thought you needed around two seasons of data before you could really start evaluating defense?