Adames and ‘older’ SS

[Brian]

On 8/11/2024 at 1:49 PM, wiguy94 said:

Well that's definitely not true. Perkins is the easily the best defender on the team.

Only problem is outfield and infield are not comparable in this situation. 

[StearnsFTW]

On 8/11/2024 at 1:28 PM, wiguy94 said:

Don't think that's obvious.

It's not remotely obvious 

[MrTPlush]

On 8/11/2024 at 10:11 AM, sveumrules said:

Dansby got 7/177 so I’m guessing Willy and camp will be shooting for 8/200.

Kind of funny thing is the big spending contender (outside of oft-rumored LAD) most in need of a SS is probably ATL who have gotten a 70 wRC+ (28th) and 0.5 WAR (26th) out of SS (mostly Arcia) this year.

Would think if they didn’t want to pony up for Dansby that they probably won’t want to spend similar money for Adames though.

Other team that could get in on the action is the Padres with Kim also hitting the market opening up SS.

Eventually teams will stop giving big money to SS's especially ones that aren't giving elite offense. The minors are now overflowing with middle infielders and there is no shortage. I think many teams are years behind the curve and are still stupidly giving big money like it is 2010 or something. Sub .800 offense from a SS is not as special as it once was. 

I wouldn't be shocked if Adames is the unfortunate start to teams not giving big money to SS's. Not sure I would predict under $100mil since he will hit FA at 29 at least...but I would not be shocked if he got notably under Swanson's figure. 

[Frisbee Slider]

Adames is better than Story and Baez. Probably better than Swanson? But the Swanson contract seems like the Jason Heyward contract - not one you wish to have.