Ah, the LBJ strike-breaking ploy. Not subtle, but effective.
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I hope he’s back.
But I’m taking solace in the fact that Dansby Swanson was the SS on a WS champion.
Well, if we lose Carlos, maybe his brother will turn into a star down the road. I had forgot that we drafted him.
Even without Correa, the Astros have to be considered a favorite to be the AL representative in the next World Series.
I would say they are the favorites as rosters are currently constructed.
The Mariners are very close and 1 or 2 big signings could push them into first.
The Angels are only short on pitching. It will take 3-4, but if they load up on quality pitching they could also pass them.
The A’s aren’t bad but soon will be since they will dump payroll with a big arbitration class this year.
The Rangers are at least 2-3 years and 6-10 players ( more?) away.
Not only do we have his brother, but I think jeremy pena also is highly promising.
The Angels have been “only short on pitching” for how long now?
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Just this century.
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I wonder if, by sheer volume and happenstance, they throw enough money at the right pitchers and simultaneously get all their high-priced talent healthy, they could be competitive?
History would suggest not.
Since '03 anyway.
Off-season priorities:
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resign Correa
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resign Graveman
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resign Correa
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Trade 3-4 MLB ready players for a young, controllable top of the rotation starter like Sandy Alcantara?
Example: Chas McCormick, Scott Manea, JJ Matijevic, and Enoli Paredes for Alcantara
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resign Correa
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resign Yimi Garcia
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resign Correa.
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Have Alvarez work out at first base every day.
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resign Correa.
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find a consistent lefty reliever to replace Raley. Maybe Raley.
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resign Correa.
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I know the history, but the talent among position players can’t be denied.
IF HEALTHY their lineup compares with any.
It makes no sense that IF some pitching moves work out they would not be competitive.
They just have made terrible pitching moves.
Jerry Dipoto will make those 1-2 big signings and then trade away another ten players because, fuck it, WEEEEEEEEEEEE
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Keep Raley
Stanek?
I think Stanek is arb eligible
Definitely a keeper though.
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Pressly, Stanek, Maton, and Taylor are all controlled next year.
I say bring back Graveman is a must.
Bring back Yimi and Raley if it’s workable.
Fill out the rest of the bullpen spots and injury replacements with the young guys.
Is:
McCullers
Framber
L.Garcia
Urquidy
Odorizzi
Javier
Good enough rotation to win it all?
Fill in with youngsters or get a veteran?
Who stays and who goes from:
Paredes
Scrubb
Baez
Montero
Abreu
Bielak
James
I think it depends on Framber’s consistency.
Will Hunter Brown, Solomon, or even Whitley be able to join the rotation at some point?