MLB Offseason Moves/Rumor Thread

[yark14]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/braves-release-matt-carpenter.html
 

Could Elias go after Carpenter to be the past-prime cheap veteran signing a la Odor, Frazier?

[clapdiddy]

3 minutes ago, yark14 said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/braves-release-matt-carpenter.html
 

Could Elias go after Carpenter to be the past-prime cheap veteran signing a la Odor, Frazier?

Unless other moves are made, I sure hope not.  

[Brooks The Great]

10 minutes ago, yark14 said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/braves-release-matt-carpenter.html
 

Could Elias go after Carpenter to be the past-prime cheap veteran signing a la Odor, Frazier?

There's absolutely no need for any of these kinds of signings in the infield any longer. There wasn't a need last year either when Frazier was signed, and that was clearly a poor signing which unnecessarily blocked good prospects (Westburg, Ortiz).

Edited December 18, 2023 by Brooks The Great

[24fps]

Carpenter is pretty much a full-time DH type now and that doesn’t fit in with how Hyde likes to build his lineups. 

[orioles119]

Just now, 24fps said:

Carpenter is pretty much a full-time DH type now and that doesn’t fit in with how Hyde likes to build his lineups. 

If a full-time DH is pursued, my hope is that it would be J.D. Martinez rather than Matt Carpenter.

[sportsfan8703]

6 minutes ago, Brooks The Great said:

There's absolutely no need for any of these kinds of signings in the infield any longer. There wasn't a need last year either when Frazier was signed, and that was clearly a poor signing which unnecessarily blocked good prospects (Westburg, Ortiz).

The bench as of now is Urias, Mateo, McCann, and one of Hilliard/McKenna.  That's without bringing Hicks back, or having one of Cowser/Kjerstad make the team.  Then you have Norby and Ortiz as MLB ready depth.

[maybenxtyr]

17 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

The bench as of now is Urias, Mateo, McCann, and one of Hilliard/McKenna.  That's without bringing Hicks back, or having one of Cowser/Kjerstad make the team.  Then you have Norby and Ortiz as MLB ready depth.

You're correct as of today, but I'd be surprised if some of the fringe guys don't get moved around before Opening Day. 

[Yardball85]

1 hour ago, yark14 said:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/braves-release-matt-carpenter.html
 

Could Elias go after Carpenter to be the past-prime cheap veteran signing a la Odor, Frazier?

[SteveA]

7 hours ago, sportsfan8703 said:

At least we’re middle of the pack so far,

Free Agent Spending This Offseason So Far
Dodgers: $717M
Phillies: $172M
Diamondbacks: $122M
Giants: $113M
Royals: $105M
Cardinals: $99M
Reds: $87M
Tigers: $42.75M
Braves: $30M
Rangers: $26.5M
Mets: $18M
White Sox: $16.75M
Orioles: $13M
Astros: $12M
Brewers: $10.25M
Angels: $6.8M
Guardians: $4.75M
Nationals: $4.25M
Pirates: $3.2M
A’s: $1.5M
Rays: $1.1M
Red Sox: $1M
Blue Jays: $0
Cubs: $0
Mariners: $0
Marlins: $0
Padres: $0
Rockies: $0
Twins: $0
Yankees: $0.

We're above the median.

But way below the mean.

[Roll Tide]

 

[foxfield]

56 minutes ago, SteveA said:

We're above the median.

But way below the mean.

So what you are saying is….. we’re above the below and below the upper. We’re stuck in the middle where money gets tight so I guess we’re doin alright. 

[Roll Tide]

36 minutes ago, foxfield said:

So what you are saying is….. we’re above the below and below the upper. We’re stuck in the middle where money gets tight so I guess we’re doin alright. 

Is this accurate?

 

[Bahama O's Fan]

11 minutes ago, Roll Tide said:

Is this accurate?

 

Now find their expenses

[E-D-D-I-E]

4 hours ago, sportsfan8703 said:

The bench as of now is Urias, Mateo, McCann, and one of Hilliard/McKenna.  That's without bringing Hicks back, or having one of Cowser/Kjerstad make the team.  Then you have Norby and Ortiz as MLB ready depth.

Yep and none of them are the guy off the bench to face lefty relievers. Gaping hole still there.

[Roll Tide]