Matthew Posted November 22, 2019 Report Posted November 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, ghost of miles said: And Edgar Martinez too, right? That was a fearsome lineup they had in the late 1990s/early 00s. Gosh, you're right, Edgar was right there also. Four Hall of Famers in one line up, and they didn't win a thing... Quote
Soulstation1 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/22/2019 at 5:43 PM, Matthew said: It really is a "what might have been" with Griffey. I saw him play a lot when I lived in the Seattle area, he was amazing, there was nothing he couldn't do on the field. I still find it hard to believe that I use to go to games where Randy Johnson pitched, with Griffey & ARod in the lineup. It was a pleasure to see those guys play at that kind of level. I saw that trio play a spring training game in Tucson early 1990s behind homeplate Quote
ghost of miles Posted November 25, 2019 Report Posted November 25, 2019 Somehow I don’t imagine they’ll be giving this one away at Minute Maid come 2020: Quote
Dan Gould Posted November 25, 2019 Report Posted November 25, 2019 23 minutes ago, ghost of miles said: Somehow I don’t imagine they’ll be giving this one away at Minute Maid come 2020: Does the arm move? That's great but as I remarked earlier that type of track can won't make the necessary noise ... Quote
soulpope Posted November 25, 2019 Report Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, ghost of miles said: Somehow I don’t imagine they’ll be giving this one away at Minute Maid come 2020: .... Quote
soulpope Posted November 28, 2019 Report Posted November 28, 2019 https://sports.yahoo.com/astros-yankees-2019-alcs-blinking-lights-sign-stealing-233810820.html Quote
ghost of miles Posted December 4, 2019 Report Posted December 4, 2019 Reports that Zack Wheeler has signed with the Phillies for 5 years/$100-$118 million. Cole Hamels also signing with the Braves for 1 yr/$18 million. Quote
Brad Posted December 4, 2019 Report Posted December 4, 2019 Absurd for a decent pitcher but not one who has pitched consistently over the course of the past two seasons. Cole and Strasburg must be salivating at what they will get. Quote
soulpope Posted December 4, 2019 Report Posted December 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, ghost of miles said: Reports that Zack Wheeler has signed with the Phillies for 5 years/$100-$118 million. Wow .... Quote
ghost of miles Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 Heard that the Wilpons are selling the Mets as well?! Quote
Brad Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 Steve Cohen is increasing his percentage of ownership and has the right to purchase up to 80% of the team. The Wilpons will stay on for five years. We’d be happier if they left tomorrow. Maybe now the Mets will spend some serious cash. Quote
soulpope Posted December 5, 2019 Report Posted December 5, 2019 Dylan Bundy goes west .... Los Angeles Angels bet on turnaround .... Quote
Dan Gould Posted December 8, 2019 Report Posted December 8, 2019 So if Cashman has a blank check already signed by the Steinbrenner Bros, does anyone have a chance to keep Cole away from the AL East? My interest in the 2020 (AL) season may depend on it. Quote
ghost of miles Posted December 8, 2019 Report Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Dan Gould said: So if Cashman has a blank check already signed by the Steinbrenner Bros, does anyone have a chance to keep Cole away from the AL East? My interest in the 2020 (AL) season may depend on it. I’d obviously love to see the Yankees sign Cole, but I’m already happy about the new pitching coach hire that was announced last month: Yankees hire Matt Blake as new pitching coach I also think that Cole is by no means in the bag for NY. The Angels seem to have an open-wallet determination to sign him as well. What about Strasburg? CW seems to be that he’ll reup with the Nats after having opted out. Edited December 8, 2019 by ghost of miles Quote
soulpope Posted December 8, 2019 Report Posted December 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, ghost of miles said: I’d obviously love to see the Yankees sign Cole, but I’m already happy about the new pitching coach hire that was announced last month: Yankees hire Matt Blake as new pitching coach I also think that Cole is by no means in the bag for NY. The Angels seem to have an open-wallet determination to sign him as well. What about Strasburg? CW seems to be that he’ll reup with the Nats after having opted out. Independently of Cole I would love to see the Yankees less injury prone (which is compared to last season easily doable ....) and especially their pitchers finally having a season of overachievement - so probably Matt Blake is key for that target .... Quote
ghost of miles Posted December 8, 2019 Report Posted December 8, 2019 2 hours ago, soulpope said: Independently of Cole I would love to see the Yankees less injury prone (which is compared to last season easily doable ....) and especially their pitchers finally having a season of overachievement - so probably Matt Blake is key for that target .... I'm definitely feeling better about NY's pitching in general with Blake in place. So much underperformance in recent years from the rotation, with the Sonny Gray debacle the worst of all. Larry Rothschild hasn't stayed unemployed, though; he's now landed with the Padres. Some speculation, probably justified, that the Yankees pursued Blake partly in order to make a stronger case to Cole for signing with them. Btw apparently Dodgers are in on trying to lure Cole to their organization as well. Quote
soulpope Posted December 8, 2019 Report Posted December 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, ghost of miles said: Larry Rothschild hasn't stayed unemployed, though; he's now landed with the Padres. Some speculation, probably justified, that the Yankees pursued Blake partly in order to make a stronger case to Cole for signing with them. Even without Cole, Yankees pitching can`t be worse than under Larry Rothschild`s guidance/expertise .... at least I do hope so .... Quote
ghost of miles Posted December 8, 2019 Report Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) This just in: Yankees reportedly offer Cole 7-year/$245 million deal Curious to see if Angels or Dodgers offer longer contract with slightly less AAV. Edited December 8, 2019 by ghost of miles Quote
soulpope Posted December 8, 2019 Report Posted December 8, 2019 1 hour ago, ghost of miles said: This just in: Yankees reportedly offer Cole 7-year/$245 million deal Curious to see if Angels or Dodgers offer longer contract with slightly less AAV. A lot of money indeed .... Quote
soulpope Posted December 9, 2019 Report Posted December 9, 2019 The World Series MVP is staying in D.C. Nationals, Stephen Strasburg agree to seven-year, $245 million deal, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Quote
ghost of miles Posted December 9, 2019 Report Posted December 9, 2019 26 minutes ago, soulpope said: The World Series MVP is staying in D.C. Nationals, Stephen Strasburg agree to seven-year, $245 million deal, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. That is a heckuva huge contract for a guy who’ll be turning 32 about halfway through next season. Also ups the ante for Cole, who’s two years younger. Quote
Patrick Posted December 9, 2019 Report Posted December 9, 2019 Certainly a hefty price tag, but glad to see him re-up. Hopefully Rendon follows. Go Nats Quote
ghost of miles Posted December 10, 2019 Report Posted December 10, 2019 I will not be stunned if Cole ends up signing with the Angels over the Yankees, because I think Moreno is desperate enough to outbid the Yankees no matter what the price—and NY will bow out IMO if negotiations get into 8+ years/north of $300 million territory. Quote
soulpope Posted December 10, 2019 Report Posted December 10, 2019 1 hour ago, ghost of miles said: .... NY will bow out IMO if negotiations get into 8+ years/north of $300 million territory. Understandable ....too risky .... Quote
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