2019 MLB Winter Meetings Grande Thread

[interloper]

10 minutes ago, TonySoprano said:

Yep.  Last year was a relative snorefest

@Moose Milligan's hero - https://theathletic.com/1441618/2019/12/08/rosenthal-signings-and-stories-that-could-make-for-decadent-drama-at-the-winter-meetings/

In that article re: the Cubs:

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A reunion with free-agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos? Not a chance, at least for the moment. Club officials are telling representatives of even low-budget free agents that they need to clear money before engaging in serious negotiations.

I wonder if the Cubs would be interested in Mancini.

[Moose Milligan]

15 minutes ago, TonySoprano said:

Yep.  Last year was a relative snorefest

@Moose Milligan's hero - https://theathletic.com/1441618/2019/12/08/rosenthal-signings-and-stories-that-could-make-for-decadent-drama-at-the-winter-meetings/

I've invited you many times to come out to lunch, let me know when you come down off your high horse.

[24fps]

2 hours ago, DrungoHazewood said:

I know I felt like a winner after watching the 2005 Orioles make a run.

I enjoyed the first couple of months, didn't you?  Not clear on your overall point.

[Orioles0615]

15 hours ago, Philip said:

It’s all about spin, baby!

You mean pine tar

[weams]

5 hours ago, interloper said:

In that article re: the Cubs:

I wonder if the Cubs would be interested in Mancini.

Looking to cut payroll substantially. 

[weams]

5 hours ago, Moose Milligan said:

I've invited you many times to come out to lunch, let me know when you come down off your high horse.

Invite me next time. Warning. I'll measure him. 

[weams]

5 hours ago, Moose Milligan said:

I've invited you many times to come out to lunch, let me know when you come down off your high horse.

 

[interloper]

Nats gets Strasburg back. 7/$245

[Frobby]

6 minutes ago, interloper said:

Nats gets Strasburg back. 7/$245

I expected him to re-sign with the Nats, but that’s crazy money and length of contract.   I think the Nats will regret this one, though maybe not for a couple of years.   

[interloper]

1 minute ago, Frobby said:

I expected him to re-sign with the Nats, but that’s crazy money and length of contract.   I think the Nats will regret this one, though maybe not for a couple of years.   

I would think Rendon is out as well.

[sportsfan8703]

5 hours ago, interloper said:

In that article re: the Cubs:

I wonder if the Cubs would be interested in Mancini.

One would think that any team that is interested in Castellanos should theoretically be interested in Mancini.  They are very similar players. Mancini is younger, and will cost you alot less in terms of dollars over the next 3 years.  Teams might regret giving Castellanos a 4th year.   

[Frobby]

Just now, interloper said:

I would think Rendon is out as well.

Oh, I think so.   Mark Lerner said the other day they really couldn’t afford both.    And at that price, I can see why.    

[sportsfan8703]

15 minutes ago, interloper said:

Nats gets Strasburg back. 7/$245

That's alot of money.  Pretty much a "thank you" for the WS.  

[Just Regular]

16 minutes ago, interloper said:

Nats gets Strasburg back. 7/$245

I think Boras enjoys the deliciousness (and perhaps this is not a coincidence) of Strasburg's terms matching the reported Yankees "opening offer" on Gerrit Cole.

And thus the conversation framing is...is Cole 10% better?  25% better?

[interloper]

1 minute ago, OrioleDog said:

I think Boras enjoys the deliciousness (and perhaps this is not a coincidence) of Strasburg's terms matching the reported Yankees "opening offer" on Gerrit Cole.

And thus the conversation framing is...is Cole 10% better?  25% better?

Yeah haha, Yanks just got squeeeezed. Whatever, they can afford it. Punks.