SoCalTiger

everybody but Hamm or Lee would be great but probably not that simple although they are saving $$ Thanks.

What are the Cubs looking for in return ? Who do you think it would take to get him ?

He should take it. The ballpark fits him and he seems comfortable being an Astro and they are a winning organization. Plus no State taxes.

I've always liked Kim but it's dicey due to his right shoulder injury might limit his effectiveness on the left side of the diamond. I guess it's a low cost gamble.

Haha 🤣 you’re welcome. Agree Arenado at first is a nonstarter. I think it only works short term in an emergency if during the season Tork bombs out and Jung blossoms at third beyond our greatest expectations.

Well it seems over the next two weeks or so Harris will show his hand and a better glimpse into his future "modus operandi" which seems heavily entrenched on drafting and development which is solid IMO. However that only goes so far and needs to be complimented with good trades and solid free agents which we are yet to see. Perhaps he has a high bar for trades/hires or he's bit gun shy. I don't know but his opening presser statement of taking "calculated risks" has yet to show itself. We do know the left side of the infield is in dire need of attention. Sweeny seems thin to me, Baez well..nuff said, which equals a potential disaster at shortstop and playing an outfielder(Verling) and poor not ready defender(Jung) at third is like using duct tape of a hose leak. It works fine until it doesn't. And I LOVE duct tape. Ever since Harris cut Candy loose we have been searching for a third baseman. Admittingly they are somewhat rare but next week at the meetings Harris should address this and there must be other options to overpaying Bregman since 6/167 will not get him signed IMO. Arenado would work for me if the give back is mostly taking on salary not projects. He won't hit much but he will field the position and allow Verling to cover right field solidifying two spots defensively. That's big because we will once again rely on pitching in 2025. As far as Arenado fitting in I think that's over rated. You win and everyone gets along just fine.

I totally agree with you I just hope we can speed it up bit so I can counter Dodger fans with something more than "Let's talk football " !!

Must be nice to be a Dodger fan

That’s a perfectly good option if we’re in playoff position. If not then have to trade.

Quit slacking 😊

Insurance in case they need McStinkys roster spot.

It’s called Scot Boras who still thinks current GMs don’t have the analytics he has. He was ahead of that but no longer and the price he wants are stupid.

Happy for Skubal but I don’t care if they trade him as long as the return helps the team more than keeping him. I’m tired of the team handcuffed with bad contracts anyway.

Tork is going to be on First base opening day. It's very clear player development is the path Harris is taking. He is very good at drafting and development and waiver wire grabs. Not so sure how good of trader he is of yet, seems overly cautious which might be ok, and Illitch will spend reluctantly but Harris knows that if he pays for a Lemon he could be golfing with Al..and Baez-Zimmerman-etc etc...

NO. OJ proved hormones rule.

I think I read where the Rays lowered the insurance coverage and have a 50 million deductible to save premium payments and so they only save a whopping 5 million 😀

I don't think we are shopping for steak just yet. More like Hamburger as in Jake Burger 3B/1B currently in Miami. Not sure if I read it here or on X but I guess it makes sense. Can kind of play third and is insurance for Tork. If not him that level I'm guessing. Then maybe Montass or Buehler level pitcher. Tork, Jung etc still in the mix it seems. But with Harris it's all MI5 secrecy.

Nice to read your post again and your plan sounds very cool. Good luck with everything and wishing it turns out perfect for you..and your soulmate. Go Tigers.

Looks like easy power.

Jung is back to AAA to start 2025 in my book but could still get 250 AB's in the show

Trading for Montgomery and Suarez from Arizona (Made& Manning) and signing Randall Grichuk and say Pivetta (SP) + a solid reliever are realistic gets allowing us to keep our youngsters for more visibility on their potential. Not sexy but realistic.

Trading for Montgomery and Suarez from Arizona (Made& Manning) and signing Randall Grichuk and say Pivetta (SP) + a solid reliever are realistic gets allowing us to keep our youngsters for more visibility on their potential. Not sexy but realistic.

Agree his recent track record is very good and it's a low cost investment which also could be flipped at the deadline if our young pitchers step up. I would consider expanding the deal to bring Enrique Surez in to play 3B as well. Maybe Manning will get it done ?

He is a strong bounce back candidate especially with Fetter. I proposed trading Maeda for him to bring the cost down to 12.5 and since the Diamondbacks owner publicly criticized him they might agree to take Maeda. Tenacious D suggesting getting a competitive balance pick as well.

Big NO for me on Bregman. too much $$$ and I agree the years will be too many.