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  1. Eye Black
    **Post Removed** Sorry everyone I made a mistake and my post contained some content that was subscription based. I’ve removed the post, but given time at some point I’ll try to replace this post with a few notes on the players that were previously listed.
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    I agree, I think the Brewers are likely maintaining some hope that Turner could end up in Milwaukee, but will execute a different plan if Turner returns to the Dodgers as widely expected. One thing I’m intrigued with for the Dodgers is they have a very good (and currently full) 40-man roster. They’ll have to make a transaction early this week to add Bauer, and bringing Turner back will force them to also either DFA or trade someone. I certainly wouldn’t hate the Brewers exploring a trade for Edwin Rios if the Dodgers do re-sign Turner.
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    It would really depend on what the D'backs would take for him. He's a one year rental guy and I doubt the Crew would want to give up all that much for a rental. I’d be interested if he was truly available. He is owed $7.7 million this year, so unless the Dbacks were going to pick up a solid chunk of his salary I don’t think he’d cost much at all in terms of the return. The article mentions the Dbacks would be more apt to trade him at the trade deadline in hopes he’ll build some value back up this season. I think that is actual the smarter move on their part.
  4. Eye Black
    That’s from an article he wrote Saturday morning, but it didn’t really give any specifics on where things stood overall with the Turner market. Seems like the expectation is still a return to the Dodgers, but I wouldn’t be completely floored if the Dodgers end up making a lesser “best & final” offer than other teams. Of course even in that case it’s not out of the question that Turner ends up back in SoCal.
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    The Mets may have finished second place in the Trevor Bauer sweepstakes, but they didn’t leave the weekend completely empty handed. The Mets have signed free agent center fielder Albert Almora Jr.
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    Keith Law had Corbin Burnes ranked #38 in his 2017 mid-season list and at #24 on his 2018 preseason list.
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    Dodgers have a full 40-man roster and haven’t yet made a move to make room for Bauer. Assume that’ll need to come fairly soon via either a DFA or trade.
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    Some more info on the trade from Jeff Passan... The Oakland A’s are acquiring SS Elvis Andrus and another player and will be sending DH Khris Davis and a pair of prospects to the Texas Rangers, sources tell ESPN. Elvis Andrus is under contract with Oakland through 2022 and will be owed $28.5 million. Khris Davis is making $13.75 million and is a free agent after the 2021 season. A’s get a shortstop to replace Semien. Rangers shed money. @Ken_Rosenthal was first on the main exchange. And Rosenthal... Rangers also getting catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Dane Acker along with Khris Davis from the Athletics for shortstop Elvis Andrus, one other player and cash, sources tell The Athletic. Source confirms: Other player going to Athletics from Rangers is catching prospect Aramís Garcia. Deal will free up cash for A’s to upgrade their bullpen. Full trade, per sources: SS Elvis Andrus, C Aramís García and cash to Athletics. DH Khris Davis, C Jonah Heim and RHP Dane Acker to Rangers.
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    Per Rosenthal: The Athletics are acquiring SS Elvis Andrus from the Rangers for DH/OF Khris Davis, sources tell The Athletic. ———————————— It’s hard to believe Elvis Andrus is only 32-years old, seems like he’s been around forever. Khrush just turned 33. This would’ve been a heck of a trade 4-years ago.
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    Yes, I believe he was still prospect eligible heading into 2019 and was vaulted near the back end of some top 50s.
  11. Eye Black
    Corbin Burnes and obviously Keston Hiura were recent top 50 prospects that hopefully will work out, but to the point I agree that most teams have cases of both. There are certain systems that historically do a better job of promoting their prospects to the publicly available prospect gurus than others. This was the case when AJ Preller was in Texas and appears to be a trait he’s carried with him to the Padres.
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    As a Cleveland fan what are your thoughts on that proposal, MadThinker (regardless of the likelihood, do you think it’s a fair deal)? It seems like Riley and Waters would indeed be the building blocks to any deal with the Braves.
  13. Eye Black
    Brewers are reportedly interested in Choo to play first base. From Robert Murray: Free-agent outfielder Shin Soo-Choo has been working out at 1B with the goal of increasing his versatility. Choo has hit .289 with an .883 OPS against RHP in his career. A few National League teams are keeping tabs on him. Brewers among teams interested in Shin Soo-Choo. They’re looking at him at 1B.
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    Who compared his play to Cain? I merely pointed out that their contract terms are very similar which is a fact. Cain contract: 5-years, $80 million ($16 million AAV) Ozuna contract: 4-years, $65 million ($16.25 million AAV) with a 5th year option for $15 million which would make it 5-yr/$80 mil One other thing to keep in mind is Ozuna he dealt with shoulder problems for a couple of years that affected his play. If the Braves believe he’s past that (and they should know better than anyone on his current health), then this is a fine deal.
  15. Eye Black
    A 5th year option for $15 million. It’s not that far off of the deal the Brewers gave Lorenzo Cain.
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    I would be all for the Brewers acquiring Rios. I wouldn't totally rule out that the Dodgers could acquire another top flight shortstop at some point this season with the idea of moving Seager to third base during his final year under contract.
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    Via Adam McCalvy... The Brewers have had a new Opening Day 1B every year since Prince Fielder left after 2011: 2012: Mat Gamel 2013: Alex Gonzalez 2014: Lyle Overbay 2015: Adam Lind 2016: Chris Carter 2017: Eric Thames 2018: Ryan Braun 2019: Jesus Aguilar 2020: Justin Smoak 2021: Keston Hiura?
  18. Eye Black
    Old frenemy Jonathan Schoop re-signs with the Tigers, one-year and $4.5 million. Remember, it’s pronounced “scope”.
  19. Eye Black
    The most important part of today’s Bauer signing is the Brewers Comp Round A selection gets bumped down a spot to #33. Reds receive the #30 selection.
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    This made me chuckle.
  21. Eye Black
    The escalating penalties are for consecutive years over the threshold. Once you go over it you might as well "blow it out of the water" (if you have the money) in the short term. http://m.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/competitive-balance-tax Am I reading that wrong that if they hit +$40M they have to pay the highest overage tax and get their next draft pick moved back? This will be their second year over, so they already have to pay 30% on most of Bauer's contract plus a 12% surtax (on the overage >$20M?), and if they spend another $5M or so they will have to pay a 42.5% tax. That is a lot of money. At the very least it might even out the odds of Milwaukee being able to best the Dodgers' offer. Weren't the Dodgers just under the luxury tax last season? EDIT: According to this they were, Link. It also says the luxury tax penalty was suspended for 2020.
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    They were at $205 million which was $5 million shy of the luxury tax threshold.
  23. Eye Black
    The escalating penalties are for consecutive years over the threshold. Once you go over it you might as well "blow it out of the water" (if you have the money) in the short term.
  24. Eye Black
    Per Jeff Passan: Trevor Bauer's three-year deal with the Dodgers is for $102 million guaranteed -- and for $40 million in 2021 and $45 million in 2022. He can opt out after each year, meaning he'll make $40M if he opts out this year, $85M if he does so after 2022 and $102M if he stays all three.
  25. Eye Black
    I hope you're right, but I'm torn on if I think that's the case. Initially I believed that also, but now that they're over the luxury tax threshold anyway I'm not sure it matters to them much if they have to pay a 20% tax on Turner's 2021 salary. They'll need to maneuver away from any long-term commitment to Turner since they'll want to reset from the escalating penalties in future seasons, but I don't think it totally rules out that they would offer a high AAV 1-2 year deal to Turner. Seems to be more steam for Ozuna possibly ending up back with the Braves, so maybe the Brewers do indeed become the front-runner for Turner.
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