[QUOTE=base set;14046094]I think that is a topic for - 365 days from now? I think his contract has a year left.[/QUOTE]

True but if a team feels like talks ain’t going anywhere and the player is set on testing FA, a trade could happen anytime from now to the trade deadline. That team (Rockies) might as well get something for him then.

Looking forward to the FA season as usual, but after a couple of huge names, this really isn't a great class. Harper, Machado, Donaldson, are the only bigger name bats and there's only a few solid mid tier guys like LeMahieu, Pollock, Brantley. As for pitching, there's Keuchel, Corbin, Morton (who all have some concerns) then it drops down to like Gio Gonzalez, Shields, and Lance Lynn? There are some good relievers out there, though

Harper = Nationals
Kershaw = Nationals
Machado = Phillies

Twins have a ton of money available and a bunch of holes available as well. However, I think they're going to save a lot of that money for extensions to their youthful core. Berrios and Rosario could reasonably be extended at any time already. Buxton is someone who has underperformed so far (duh) but if the Twins think he'll turn it around, we could save a ton of money on him by locking him up early. Kepler, Garver, Polanco, Austin, and several others are guys that could also get extensions sometime in the next few years

As for free agents, they won't be signing a Harper, Machado, etc. Nor should they. 2nd base is one of our bigger holes right now and I think they address that with a short term deal to Lowrie, Asdrubal, Kinsler, or Forsythe. Not sexy, but Lowrie in particular plays better than people realize and would be a nice bridge until Royce is up and Polanco shifts to second. Other big hole in the infield right now is 3rd, which I have no idea what they'll do with, particularly with Esco already signed with Arizona. No real reason to do anything too drastic there either as there's not many great options there

Starters, we could definitely use someone, but I'd rather wait and try to trade for someone later on instead. Corbin, Keuchel, Morton all have a good bit of risk and the Twins aren't a team that can afford to pay up for one of them and have it blow up in their face. Plus our rotation is actually pretty decent and fairly crowded already

RPs is where we could make a splash. Need a good bit of work, and there's a lot of good options there. No reason to go after Kimbrel, but I'd love to see us get Cody Allen, Kelvin Herrera, Brad Brach, Joe Kelly, or some combo of them. Pen could be pretty solid with a good signing or two

To win the WS, you got to be able to get there.

This generations Atlanta Braves.

Pitching is not the Dodgers problem.

Kershaw should stay with the Dodgers.

2016 ROY Corey Seager returns at about $600K

2017 ROY Cody Bellinger will bounce back.

A good farm system with management willing to spend anything to win.

Harper to Mets
Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, Cubs, White Sox and Red Sox can't afford him. And DC don't want him.
10 years $450 mill
5 years for $250 mill no trade
5 years for $200 mill and Mets has control over him.
He gets his $ and Mets gets a super star player.


Machado ro DC .. cheaper and their future OF's are Soto, Robles and others not name Harper.

[QUOTE=auto_FLOOD;14047041]Harper to Mets
Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, Cubs, White Sox and Red Sox can't afford him. And DC don't want him.
10 years $450 mill
5 years for $250 mill no trade
5 years for $200 mill and Mets has control over him.
He gets his $ and Mets gets a super star player.


Machado ro DC .. cheaper and their future OF's are Soto, Robles and others not name Harper.[/QUOTE]

I hope you’re right...

Machado, Harper and Kershaw to Cubs!!

Pittsburgh Pirates - Whatever 37 year or greater year old pitcher they can find

[QUOTE=metsandweezer;14047051]I hope you’re right...[/QUOTE]

With the issues the Mets have going on, and their history with free agents, you want them to spend $45 million a year on Harper? Wow!

My best guess for the Yankees is that starting pitching is going to be focus number one, not Machado/Harper.

I would really like Patrick Corbin to pair with Luis Severino, righty/lefty. Severino, Tanaka, Corbin is a strong top 3. Jordan Montgomery eventually coming back. Wouldn't mind bringing JA Happ back either.

It just doesn't make sense to spend the big money on Machado/Harper to me. They have too much tied up in Stanton, and have big contracts coming real soon for players like Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino not too mention just a few seasons before you need to lock down Gleyber/Andujar.

We really need to then focus on 1B, Luke Voit is nice but I doubt he's the long term answer. Greg Bird is obviously a non-factor and there is no one else on the farm for that position with Tyler Austin traded away.

I would love to see Eovaldi in DC.

[QUOTE=auto_FLOOD;14047041]Harper to Mets
Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, Cubs, White Sox and Red Sox can't afford him. And DC don't want him.
10 years $450 mill
5 years for $250 mill no trade
5 years for $200 mill and Mets has control over him.
He gets his $ and Mets gets a super star player.


Machado ro DC .. cheaper and their future OF's are Soto, Robles and others not name Harper.[/QUOTE]

Why would he get less money with the no trade clause? That makes doesn’t make sense.

I don’t think your ideas make sense.

It will be something in the ten year range around 400 mil but there will be at least 2 outs after 3 or 6th year, something like that.

[QUOTE=marl1220;14045714]Yankees need to go after Patrick Corbin.[/QUOTE]

Agreed - increased K/BB% and high GB%

[QUOTE=wharfrat7624;14047865]Agreed - increased K/BB% and high GB%[/QUOTE]

The Yanks need to trade a young talent for a legitment number 1. Torres for Bumgsrner is the move.

He may be a FA after next year, if that’s the case they still need someone

[QUOTE=Peties Army;14047870]The Yanks need to trade a young talent for a legitment number 1. Torres for Bumgsrner is the move.

He may be a FA after next year, if that’s the case they still need someone[/QUOTE]

You think they should trade Gleyber for a 1 year rental? That is crazy talk. Why would you think that is a good trade?

[QUOTE=premium1981;14047905]You think they should trade Gleyber for a 1 year rental? That is crazy talk. Why would you think that is a good trade?[/QUOTE]

Did you read the second part of my post?

[QUOTE=Peties Army;14047956]Did you read the second part of my post?[/QUOTE]

I get where you're coming from, but I don't see them parting with Torres for one year guaranteed. If they want MadBum that bad they'd be wiser getting a lower name player signed this year, then unload cash on Bum after 2019. Still allows them to compete in 2019 and keep Torres.

All that said, I'm not a Yankees fan and would much rather prefer a Corey Ray/Lucas Erceg/Zack Brown package to put him on the Brewers in 2019.

No matter what, I see no way that Bum is a Giant in 2019. He gets moved this offseason.

Kimbrel hopefully coming back to close for the Braves. Britton or Andrew Miler hopefully as well. Wouldn't mind Harper or trading for MadBum.

[QUOTE=Tarheelsfan2012;14048932]Kimbrel hopefully coming back to close for the Braves. Britton or Andrew Miler hopefully as well. Wouldn't mind Harper or trading for MadBum.[/QUOTE]

Why not add Machado while you're at it and trade for Trout? Sign Kershaw and you're all set!

[QUOTE=griffan15;14047801]I would love to see Eovaldi in DC.[/QUOTE]

Is there a chance the Red Sox retain his services?

[QUOTE=Homerun;14044640]Machado to the White Sox would be nice.[/QUOTE]

You guys can have him. Keep him out of the AL East.

[QUOTE=auto_FLOOD;14047041]Harper to Mets
Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, Cubs, White Sox and Red Sox can't afford him. And DC don't want him.
10 years $450 mill
5 years for $250 mill no trade
5 years for $200 mill and Mets has control over him.
He gets his $ and Mets gets a super star player.


Machado ro DC .. cheaper and their future OF's are Soto, Robles and others not name Harper.[/QUOTE]


And they still miss the playoffs and win 75 games per year.

[QUOTE=Ferg1945;14047119]Machado, Harper and Kershaw to Cubs!![/QUOTE]

This would be awesome. The Cubs would be crippled for the next 10 years and wouldn't be able to afford anyone else. Do it!!!

Indians declined the $3 million option for Brandon Guyer today, meaning Greg Allen is literally the only healthy OF on the 40 man roster (along with Leonys Martin, Tyler Naquin, and Bradley Zimmer).

They're going to have to entirely rebuild both a bullpen and outfield in the offseason, something I have no faith in the organization doing. I hope I'm wrong, but I think after two pathetic postseason performances, the Indians window might've slammed shut.