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I see the top names are all Cuban. Did they even count against the pool? If not I don't see how they are very relevant to the conversation.

What's a high hit rate? I'd sure like Ethan Salas, or Jasson Dominguez. The reason more 200K guys hit might be that we have a lot more of 200K guys. I think the smart move is to adjust the strategy year to year. If you get a in on a high end guy you shouldn't be afraid to take a risk.

I hope Elias isn't!

Was tendered a QO.

True, but from what I read that one isn't consistent with the other metrics. I have no issue with Volpe winning and that goes beyond me not caring about Gold Gloves in general. He's a reasonable choice.

The best fielding SS is under investigation. They were not going to give it to him.

How big a tip?

How was that not calm?

You think the firm is making a profit?

A guy with a 4.35 ERA in 122 career innings is ranked 11th overall by a projection system and you still manage to sound slighted on his behalf. It's a projection system, I didn't think he'd be that high. It must have liked his underlying data.

What about the wife's music career?

Paul Janish was named director of player development for the White Sox.

Because Gray has the right to say no.

If ownership says it has to be at a certain level that is reality, regardless of any other factor. It is easy to say the team could support a higher payroll, but it isn't relevant if ownership refuses to do it.

It does if that is where ownership sets spending.

The Mets are reloading for 2025. They aren't moving to a draft and develop plan with minimal payroll. The Padres took out a 50M loan to cover payroll, it wouldn't be surprising if they cut payroll to some extent.

So? He was drafted for his plate discipline. That was his carrying tool. Also first round and same draft as Mountcastle. Mountcastle has turned into a pretty successful pick that any GM would be pleased to have on their resume.

Like DJ Stewart?

Could be the old opt out and sign a new deal with the team play. You know the one that never seems to work out for the team.

Feel free to add folks. Joey Votto Tim Anderson Marcus Stroman Eduardo Rodriguez Liam Hendriks Lance Lynn

Until ownership ramps up spending I'm working under the theory that money is indeed a problem.

Of all the things you could say that's the argument you come up with?

If you find a trade partner for Mullins you could do worse than Jung Hoo Lee.

Not everyone can go out on top like you did. If he wants to take a shot at a ring he's earned the right.