We probably won't get much more than cash considerations or a low end ptbnl for Haase. I doubt there would be more than 1 or 2 teams interested in giving anything up.
We are loaded with upside relievers, maybe not much in the way of late innings mlb talent but there are 10ish guys that I could easily see as long term mlb relievers in our system. I would add Tobias Myers to this list, I know he has been a starter and will be to start the year but I feel like his path to a productive career is in the bullpen. Maybe a young guy like Quinton Low will fit into a reliever mold after he recovers from his injury as well.
Great point, no Winker, Voit, Anderson, young guys struggling. 9 hits, 6 walks, a catcher int. Everything looks solid, rotation, lineup, pen, depth, coaching. NICE, VERY NICE
I'll give Stearns a break, he took over a dumpster fire. They are paying Schezer. Verlander and McCain like 65 million. That being said he had a iffy offseason in my book.
I get Muph likes to go left right left right and Dunn played well enough to DH. At 6 Rhys is a bit low but with a high obp usually that isn't a bad spot.
I would say Yeli is our best leadoff hitter, the problem is that he is also our best 2, 3, and 4 hitter as well. Since the young guys (Frelick, Ortiz, Chourio, Turang) all profile better as leadoff (or #2) hitters l, Yeli is best served as a non leadoff. Maybe in a few weeks if no one takes hold of leadoff you put yeli back.
Post game notes.
1) Holy Hoskins, I love how he has handled himself through the controversy. Hasn't backed down, but hasn't made things worse. Obviously having a day like today makes that easy.
2) Jury is still out on Hall, I was hoping he would be 93-95 not 91-93. Maybe he gains a mph or two as the season goes through.
3) I am done with Bauers through 1 start, nice double in the opener but dont argue a looking 3rd strike when you are 0-4 with 4 k's.
4) Young guys look great, Chourio and Turang especially.
5)Bullpen issue are worrisome, I just don't see Wilson and Milner (Payamps) being as good as last year.
I don't get why there can't be an ump in a booth or NY that takes a 5 second look at that between pitches and says yeah foul ball. What's the point of having review if it can't be used on game changing obvios plays.
With Mitchell getting hurt so much I am think maybe a mid-season Mitchell trade would make sense. Give him 30 or so games back after his injury to restore his value and then trade him to a team who is out of contention. Maybe like a Mitchell for Shane Bieber (and lesser prospect) would work if we are playing well.
Does anyone have info on Gasser on the IL? I know it is bone spurs and he should only miss a few weeks. I guess, just don't know what bone spurs entail.
Good point on Miller at 1st. I took me a bit to figure out who would play 1st at Nashville. I doubt Clarke will be in AA long, like you said Miller is probably the 1st one called up (maybe Weimer).
I think our season really depends on out young bats. The rotation isn't going to be great but we should be able to find 5 average (4 era) pitchers with the 8 or 9 candidates. The bullpen will be good but probably not as good as last year with Devin out. The offense is the difference maker if Turang, Ortiz, Frelick, Chorio, and others (Mitchell, Weimer, Black) develop into average or better hitter this team will be in it. If our young guys hit sub 240 we aren't doing anything.
I am so ready.
Hall and Gasser develop into #3 starters. Frelick, Chourio, Turang, Ortiz, (Black, Weimer, and Mitchell eventually) bats develop quickly. Adames, Contreras, Yeli, and Hoskins all get MVP votes. Freddy wins the Cy Young and the pen is dominant. On top of that the farm consistently develops and we have like 7-8 top 100 prospects at the end of the year.
We still have plenty of OF depth. Yeli, Frelick, Chorio, Weimer, Perkins with Bauers and Haase who can play a bit of OF as well. Weimer cab be up in a week or so if need be and Perkins as a 4th OF is still solid. Yeli won't DH as much and Sal maybe only plays a bit in the IF to start but nothing major.
The Braves released Penn Murfee, funky reliever with decent success.
We don't need him but tye Guardians let Myles Straw go. I think any team that picks him up would need to take his contract however.
Strz had like an ERA of 8 in the dbacks AAA last year. Pass for me.
To many variable right now. We have to see if Sal I going to be an IF, if so maybe we keep both. Chourio, Weimer, Mitchell is a good long term OF. Yelich can DH or be traded if the young guys hit.
Gard has been an acceptable coach, I don't disagree. His record has been great. I agree with the reasons you mentioned to keep him and add in that there would likely be a sizeable buyout after extending him recently (not sure how much).
However I just don't see any attributes that make him a great coach. Based on that recording from a few years ago he doesn't care about the players. He doesn't recruit well, he doesn't run exceptional set plays or a complicated offense.
I guess I would rather be risky and take a chance on a new younger coach. Opposed to knowing we will be around 22-10 every year and not have more upside than the sweet 16.
The Bucks look like they are coming together. Middleton especially has looked much better since returning from injury.
On a seperate note, I really think the front office needs to look into getting younger this offseason. This team is getting old fast. I really like the idea of drafting Ighodara from Marquette or Clingan from UConn as a heir to Brook. Then make a couple trades to get younger.
1) Bobby Portis for Tari Eason and Jock Landale.
The Rockets have to much 3/4 youth (Brooks, Smith Jr., Eason, Thompson, Whitmore). Portis gives them a solid vet to give them toughness with Sengun. We take back Landale to make it happen.
2) Pat C and #35 for Tre Jones and a future 2nd
I am pretty sure San Antonio signs and/or drafts a point guard for Wemby. Jones is an good defender and super efficient player. He might be a bit small to play beside Lillard but he might be able to.
Re-sign Beasley
1) Lillard/Jones 2) Beasley/A Jax/Green 3) Middleton/Eason/Marjon 4) Giannis/Oso 5)Brook/Landale
Our starting line is still old/experienced but we would have youth all over the bench.
I am done with Gard (have been for a few years).
1) No Wisconsin recruiting, the Wisconsin kids are transfers. We have to get the top talent in our own state.
2) No development, especially from the bigs. Ethan Happ, Khalil Iverson, Nate Reuers, Ben Carlson, Ilver, Gilmore Wahl, and Crawl didn't improve any part of there games other than getting stronger. It was a staple of Bennett and Ryan with bigs that can shot. Aleem Ford and Micah Potter are the only guys who improves and Potter was a transfer and Ford averaged under 9 points a game as a senior.
3) Iso sets a big moments. Way to often coming out of a timeout in a big spot the play call is iso for Chucky Hepburn.
I have a hard time believing Ohtani knew nothing about this. I am not saying he did any gambling or anything illegal. But at last I heard he (his lawyers) said he knew nothing about this and the friend/interpreter stole the money. From what I gather these two were best friends and spend massive amounts of time together. Maybe you don't know how much he owes but Ohtani definitely would have known he had a gambling problem. I also feel like no illegal booking is going to give an interpreter a 4.5 million dollar line of credit even if his best friend is Shohei. I will be behind the innocent until proven guilty, I am just super skepticle on the he knew nothing about it aspect.
Yelich, Turang, Frelick, Mitchell, and Chourio all probably have a shot at 30 stolen bases. Maybe even a couple at 40 or more. Weimer, Black, Andruw, Perkins, and Ortiz should all steal some when they get their chance.