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Couple of minor league deals: Niko Goodrum and Burch Smith

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7 minutes ago, BRobinsonfan said:

But are we getting 2017 Niko or 2022 Niko?  That is the question.  

I'm guessing that without a major technological breakthrough we're getting the 2024 version. Which, in the absence of other information, is his career averages with a bit of age-related decline thrown in. I'm assuming the year-to-year variation we see in his record is mostly random noise overlaid on his basic talent level.

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2 hours ago, interloper said:

I'm personally more intrigued by Smith than Goodrum. Intrigued is probably too strong a word, but yeah.

Same; injuries, different organizations, age/experience, etc. Weird numbers in Miami this year; only gave up 1 HR in 25 Appearances but 11.8 Hits per 9? His stuff seems to keep the ball in the park not only this year, but from his time overseas and even dating back to his time with Oakland. Might be a sleeper find if they can help him attack hitters a better way. Splits show the Lefties hit him hard

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