MLB 2023-2024 Offseason

[Pakuni]

Yamamoto is interesting to me in the fact that he is only 5'10.  There hasn't been a Cy Young winner under 6' in decades (I guess Lincecum was right on the border).  The only short high level SP I can think of in the league right now is Strohman.

Sonny Gray also

[PGsHeroes32]

Yamamoto is interesting to me in the fact that he is only 5'10.  There hasn't been a Cy Young winner under 6' in decades (I guess Lincecum was right on the border).  The only short high level SP I can think of in the league right now is Strohman.

His numbers and performance in Japan speak for themselves, he's been absolutely absurd the last few years.  And he's been on the MLB radar for much longer than that.  But still, $300MM for a power pitcher thats about 6 inches shorter than the average high for a Cy Young winner in the last 25 years is interesting on its face.

Yeah I really havent followed the guy at all so I was surprised to see how short he is. He does have a crazy pitching repetoire though. And I read about his training regime and how he generates such velo at a small size its pretty impressive.

I think the biggest thing will be if his size makes it so he declines faster. Kinda like how lincecum fell off. He might lose that top velo quicker than most.

But as you said the numbers in Japan speak for themselves. Insane K to BB ratio.

[MUBurrow]

short kings needs to be an immaculate grid category

[MU82]

It's a good thing that MLB has the luxury tax to help small mid market teams stay competitive

It's collectively bargained. The owners don't have the guts or sticktoitiveness to do anything about it.

[Jockey]

It's a good thing that MLB has the luxury tax to help small mid market teams stay competitive

Many of the owners of small market teams just pocket the money that they get from the luxury tax.

[MU82]

50 years ago today ...

George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CBS for $10 million. The team, still owned by the Steinbrenner family, is now worth about $7 billion.

Now THAT'S a good investment!

[Jockey]

Money trees.

[MU82]

[Dish]

Interesting news leaking that the Sox are in serious talks to buy the 78 neighborhood. It's amazing that land has never been developed, but it makes a ton of sense for a sports team. The Bears passing on developing it never made sense, and I wonder if the Sox were waiting out word from Arlington Heights before pursuing the 78.

If they build there, it would be a smart move, but need to see the finances.

[Dr. Blackheart]

You finally are making sense!  Keep up the good work.

[MU82]

You finally are making sense!  Keep up the good work.

I guess I was speechless.

[Lennys Tap]

I guess I was speechless.

First time for everything, eh Mike?

[MU82]

First time for everything, eh Mike?

[Lennys Tap]

I laughed.

[CreightonWarrior]

Josh Hader to the Astros 5yr/$95 million

[PGsHeroes32]

Honestly didnt really expect Mauer to be 1st ballot. But cool

[Uncle Rico]

Honestly didnt really expect Mauer to be 1st ballot. But cool

Once Scott Rolen made the HOF, it was obvious the place no longer mattered

[MUfan12]

Mauer being a first ballot guy is something.

[Uncle Rico]

Mauer being a first ballot guy is something.

7th all-time catcher using JAWS.

No dog in this fight but, yeah, I wouldn't have been fighting to put him in

[GB Warrior]

7th all-time catcher using JAWS.

No dog in this fight but, yeah, I wouldn't have been fighting to put him in

Yadi occupied spots 1-6

[PGsHeroes32]

Mauer deserved to be in, but 1st ballot is wild.

He was so good as a catcher. Unfortunately the knees/brain went to jelly.

Still, probably coulda raked like Helton did if he played half his games at coors. His splits were a joke.

[CreightonWarrior]

Yadi occupied spots 1-6

Yadi won't even be on a ballot. His enshrinement is implied.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Yadi won't even be on a ballot. His enshrinement is implied.

Yadi just won the Rican championship. Warm up for taking over the Cards job in June.

[GB Warrior]

A good baseball move by the Brewers in an offseason of none of them

[HutchwasClutch]

A good baseball move by the Brewers in an offseason of none of them

Yes, like getting Hoskins.  Low risk, big reward potential.  He's not an old guy (31 during spring training) who's been nothing but productive and consistent.

And agree again, a bright spot in what's been a crummy offseason for the Crew. When Eric Haase and a guy who's missed two full seasons (Ross) are your biggest additions until this, that's a very, very low bar to improve on.