2022 MLB Thread

[Silent Verbal]

He's not even top 10 worst. Strasburg, Miggy, Cano, Jackie Bradley Jr, Bumgarner, David Price. That's just off the top of my head. Hell, arent the cubs still paying Heyward? Yeli lost his power but he's still an above average starter.

Right now, in this very moment, I believe Yelich's contract is the worst.  Miggy's contract is up next year (I think), and he'll get a farewell tour a la Pujols, as he should.  Price is an UFA next year.  Bumgarner only has two years left on his deal.  Bradley, near as I can tell, is also an UFA next year.

I'd compare Yelich's contract to Heyward's, with the caveat that the Cubs are a big market team that can afford a bad contract.  What other small market team is committed to a player with Yelich's years and money but probable lack of productivity?

[Silent Verbal]

The Athletic's Jayson Stark just named Javy Baez the 2022 LVP. Baez still has something like $110 million left on his contract.

But that's a good contract compared to the $158 million Kris Bryant has left on his deal.

I'll be very curious to see how those contracts play out.  The question is, are those contracts as damaging to the Rockies and Tigers as Yelich's is to the Brewers?  The Tigers can open up the pocketbook if the window is open, and the Rockies...well, the Rockies suck and don't seem to care if they make the playoffs or not.  So yeah, maybe that one is just as bad.  We'll see.

One thing that's sure, though:  The Cubs were right to move on from that core.  They'd be the mid-2010's Phillies if they hadn't.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Right now, in this very moment, I believe Yelich's contract is the worst.  Miggy's contract is up next year (I think), and he'll get a farewell tour a la Pujols, as he should.  Price is an UFA next year.  Bumgarner only has two years left on his deal.  Bradley, near as I can tell, is also an UFA next year.

I'd compare Yelich's contract to Heyward's, with the caveat that the Cubs are a big market team that can afford a bad contract.  What other small market team is committed to a player with Yelich's years and money but probable lack of productivity?

But again, the Brewers are getting an above average starter for their overpriced contract. A lot of these other contracts are getting bench quality players for theirs.

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MEPIB

[tower912]

Miggy's contract was a reward for his MVP triple crown season.   Under Mr. I and Dombrowski, the Tigers lavished big contracts in order to win a World Series.  Too bad about the lack of team speed and bullpen.
Detroit shed all of the other big contracts over time.   They signed Baez and Rodriguez last winter.   Fail.
New guy in charge.   It will be a fascinating offseason in Detroit.   Miggy will be back.

[The Sultan]

Yelich's contract isn't great, but like Braun's, the market will catch up to it by the time it's done. He's still producing fine.

[PGsHeroes32]

Considering the Twins havent won a playoff game since 2004 and missed the playoffs I shouldnt talk.

But this Rays lineup today is an abomination for a playoff game. Wow.

[4everwarriors]

Yelich's contract isn't great, but like Braun's, the market will catch up to it by the time it's done. He's still producing fine.

Nah, you're missing the point. For the Yankees or Dodgers, its chump change.
Attanasio, on the other hand, still has the first buck he got for losing a baby tooth.
Dude is handcuffed and can't compete, even for his own talent, like Burnes and Woody, hey?

[MU82]

Congrats to the Guardians and their fans. Nice opening win.

[PGsHeroes32]

Such a rush to see vintage baseball return.

Dont follow some dumb set of analytics that dont take into account how pitchers are pitching in a current game and just let your aces battle.

Lets see if Cards Phillies do the same if Quintana and Wheeler stay sharp.

[Uncle Rico]

https://twitter.com/meekphill_/status/1578452280353132544?s=46&t=HNtCauEQWzGQZAJhTcVp6A

[Uncle Rico]

https://twitter.com/lewwww9344/status/1578454693734678528?s=46&t=HNtCauEQWzGQZAJhTcVp6A

[cheebs09]

A game is not worthy of a Cardinals fan's time until the NLCS. Otherwise it is just celebrating mediocrity.

[Uncle Rico]

A game is not worthy of a Cardinals fan's time until the NLCS. Otherwise it is just celebrating mediocrity.

Might be a Klan meeting today, too

[PGsHeroes32]

October baseball


That Arenado ball woulda been a homer even like a week ago.

[JWags85]

Glad it worked out, but that review on the Indians HR was so damn stupid.  Once the ball leaves the park, the jog should be ceremonial.  If you can declare an intentional walk and not throw pitches, this should be the same.  Beyond silly.

[PGsHeroes32]

Cards are the one team to pull their starter when hes dealing.

Run into trouble trying to over extend the pen. Color me shocked.

[Uncle Rico]

Cards are the one team to pull their starter when hes dealing.

Run into trouble trying to over extend the pen. Color me shocked.

Modern baseball.  They aren't unique

[wadesworld]

Cards fans filing out QUICK!

[Uncle Rico]

Cards fans filing out QUICK!

That meth ain't going to cook itself

[Uncle Rico]

What a clutch at-bat by Molina to end the game

[Uncle Rico]

https://twitter.com/mlbonfox/status/1578495589423013888?s=46&t=HNtCauEQWzGQZAJhTcVp6A

[Shaka Shart]

You're all just jealous! Because your *insert team here* doesn't have a championship pedigree!

[PGsHeroes32]

Modern baseball.  They aren't unique

Today they are.

Only team to prematurely go to the pen. Only team with a pen implosion of 3 games.

Today has been a lot of 10 years ago baseball. Let your horses try and win a game.

[The Sultan]

Nah, you're missing the point. For the Yankees or Dodgers, its chump change.
Attanasio, on the other hand, still has the first buck he got for losing a baby tooth.
Dude is handcuffed and can't compete, even for his own talent, like Burnes and Woody, hey?

I completely understand the point. These contracts are risky for organizations like the Brewers. This isn't going to play out as they wanted but it is far from the worst contract in baseball.