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He did have that RBI single, I think it was the last game he played?

I don't think it's realistic for it to be the Jays or Rays this year.

That's easier when you are facing the Yankees.

I said the other day that I don't want the O's coasting to the title. I'm not rooting for a nailbiter but I'd rather they have someone at least close until the last week or two.

It's crazy to me how guys can have outlier seasons on defense.

Such a cruel, cruel summer.

By lately you mean the last two seasons?

The attendance is similar.

That is positive for Roy.

It's OK, we knew the second he cooled down even a bit folks would come out swinging. I really don't know why folks here dislike him so much. He seems like a nice guy.

While I don't think this deal gets done I don't think a team in their window should be looking to add multiple rotation pieces on one year deals every off season.

How many starting pitchers do you think they need to add for next season?

So if you know, why are you saying it? You can't keep them all.

What if he's a bullpen arm for the rest of the season (which is a need)? I don't think he's immediately getting shut down by a team if they trade for him during the season.

I don't either but I also didn't see Burnes.

The additional years of control.

I don't think the price will be lower and he could be an upgrade for the pen.

They shouldn't just be looking at this season tho right? What's the 2025 opening day rotation look like right now? Even if you just slot him in the pen the rest of the season that's value for this season.

Service Time (01/2024): 3.028 • Arb Eligible: 2025 • Free Agent: 2027

The Rangers are only paying 12.5M of his 2024 salary.

Could bundle Baker, Urias and Mountcastle for the other.

Well when our top three are top 5 overall prospects it only makes sense that our top 15 are all top 50.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danepstein/2024/02/19/eight-mlb-teams-could-exceed-the-cbt-threshold/ I don't think they are going to give up a superior return over that small a sum.

Same difference anymore.

I'm going to disagree because I don't think hit for average is considered an "elite athlete" tool. Elly De La Cruz is an elite athlete, so was Bubba Starling. Mateo is an Elite athlete. You can be an elite athlete and still not be a good ML player.