APIAD wrote:

Looks like arenado got paid.  Of the massive contracts i like this the best.

Yeah, probably gives you a pretty good idea of what you need to pay to keep Goldschmidt. Arenado is 3 years younger, so 5 years, $160M is probably the number.

forsberg_us wrote:

APIAD wrote:

Looks like arenado got paid.  Of the massive contracts i like this the best.

Yeah, probably gives you a pretty good idea of what you need to pay to keep Goldschmidt. Arenado is 3 years younger, so 5 years, $160M is probably the number.

Do it

forsberg_us wrote:

APIAD wrote:

Matt wieters is an interesting signing.  He is a switch hitter with a little pop. Shiltd might actually deploy the backup catcher as well.

Yeah, I like this move. I wonder if anyone explained to Wieters he’ll only get to play 20 games?

Its a minor league deal so it isnt like anyone was knocking down his door.

artie_fufkin wrote:

forsberg_us wrote:

APIAD wrote:

Matt wieters is an interesting signing. He is a switch hitter with a little pop. Shiltd might actually deploy the backup catcher as well.

Yeah, I like this move. I wonder if anyone explained to Wieters he’ll only get to play 20 games?

I hope he likes playing pinochle with Wainwright in the dugout.
 

I'm hoping he winds up in Memphis until they discover that Molina's knee is more of a problem that we are being led to believe.
 

forsberg_us wrote:

Mags wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

I hope he likes playing pinochle with Wainwright in the dugout.
 

I'm hoping he winds up in Memphis until they discover that Molina's knee is more of a problem that we are being led to believe.
 

From what I hear, Molina’s knee is in pretty good shape. He’s on schedule.

I like the signing because Wieters gives them a competent backup and LH bat (Schildt showed he was willing to let the backup catcher hit). Pena goes to Memphis and if Yadi or Wieters gets hurt they don’t have to start Knizner’s service clock.

You have sold me.  I didn't think about that left-handed bat potential, nor about keeping Knizer off the clock.
The've still got to make a place on the 40 man, maybe two under the scenario you suggested.  I continue to believe they are going to make a trade before the deadline.  Alternatively, they are playing their young outfielders so much that it suggests the possibly that they are trying to find out who to risk by leaving them unprotected.  A lot of possibilites are suggesting themselves so far.
 

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artie_fufkin wrote:

Harper to the Phillies 13/$330

Interesting numbers.  Opt outs? Front loaded?  Seems odd he took a lot less than $30M/year

"Unlike virtually all recent mega-contracts, this one comes without caveats. Harper gets full no-trade rights and does not possess any opt-out opportunities. The contract won’t come with deferrals, though it is said to have a front-loaded structure."

Odd.

Mags wrote:

forsberg_us wrote:

Mags wrote:

I'm hoping he winds up in Memphis until they discover that Molina's knee is more of a problem that we are being led to believe.
 

From what I hear, Molina’s knee is in pretty good shape. He’s on schedule.

I like the signing because Wieters gives them a competent backup and LH bat (Schildt showed he was willing to let the backup catcher hit). Pena goes to Memphis and if Yadi or Wieters gets hurt they don’t have to start Knizner’s service clock.

 
Also, I just read that Winters has an opt out if he doesn’t make the opening day roster.

I dont see how he doesnt.  Pena will be happy just to have a job and the minors will suit him fine.  It will be pretty easy to slot winters behind yadi.

Mags wrote:

One more change I hate besides pantyhose, bucket sheets, and fitted sheets: auto correct.

Wieters not Winters!!!

Do you wear pantyhose often enough for it to be an issue?

Bud norris got 3mill from the blue jays if he makes the roster and up to 1.25 in incentives.

Mags wrote:

APIAD wrote:

Bud norris got 3mill from the blue jays if he makes the roster and up to 1.25 in incentives.

 
Wouldn’t you love to be the guy who beats him out for the roster spot.

If he doesn't, I wish the Blue Jays would make arrangements with Jordan Hicks to break the news to him.