Scholarship table
Frank Robinson passes. Truly a legend of the game. One of the best ever.
Moose back to Milwaukee on a one year deal. Love it.
Padres could land either Machado or Harper.
CC is going to try Moose at second during spring training. I see the logic - Shaw and Arcia are both plus defenders so if they can shrink Moose’s range, they might be able to hide him. It could end up being be Crew’s best overall lineup but probably only against righty heavy lineups - Moose and Aguilar playing the right side will get hammered by lefties.
Also keeps shaw at 3rd for when Hiura is called up.
Machado to the Padres. 10 years, $300 million.
Interesting, talent continues to migrate to the NL.
Frustrating day, as I had heard repeatedly they were all in and wouldn't be beat on cash (going back to early 2017). I know they thought they were really close in mid January. Of the players that are or may be available via free agency this offseason and next, I really believe Machado was the combo of player/age/position worth the coin.
Dish, do you think the Sox offer was fewer years but higher AAV? Kenny's comments are kind of confusing - says the Sox couldn't go to $300M, but also says that "there was potential for Machado to make more [in Chicago] than his deal with San Diego." Any idea what that means? Something like $35-40 per year over 5 years? His SD opt out is after 5.
Kenny's comments are all over the place today, he really should just shut up and let Hahn talk. Kenny's not making the Sox look good (and maybe they should be embarassed?).
Nice call