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Post by m240 on Jun 5, 2022 18:10:51 GMT -6
If you want to live in the Fantasy World seeing as the Cubs aren't going anywhere this year. How about getting their Catcher he leads the majors as far catchers go. Willson Eduardo Contreras Someone will out bid us for him So what do you think a winning bid for him would look like |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jun 5, 2022 19:36:23 GMT -6
Someone will out bid us for him So what do you think a winning bid for him would look like Something higher then us. Could see the Yankees try and nab him to save face in there organization needing wins. Maybe the Mets . Both of whom can sell water calling it wine. Yanier Diaz needs a shot just to see maybe a two week look before you dfa Castro see if he can hit mlb pitching |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jun 5, 2022 19:43:57 GMT -6
I think Andrew Benintendi would change this team in left field. Moving BRANTLEY to 1B. Think of the lineup with just that move?
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2022 9:05:02 GMT -6
This Angels collapse is amazing. I mean I expected them to fall off a little, not fall apart so completely.
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 9:06:52 GMT -6
This Angels collapse is amazing. I mean I expected them to fall off a little, not fall apart so completely. Just like they weren't as good as their record showed at the beginning, they aren't as bad as their current streak shows either. They're a mediocre team with limited pitching but potentially really good offense from time to time. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2022 9:13:43 GMT -6
I mean for those who didn't know, Angels were up 6-2 in the 8th yesterday, Harper hits a slam. They take a 7-6 lead in the 9th, Phillies walk off with a 3-run bomb in the bottom of the 9th. Here's a collection of the Angels' broadcasts of those moments LOL
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Post by olpapa on Jun 6, 2022 9:56:44 GMT -6
Yuli's contact profile does have some red flags, but not to the point that I think he can't turn things around. Notably as well his BAbip is .248, a full 50 points below his career mark. Things could get better with him. I think Yuli can... and will... turn it around this season. I’m ok with the options we have within the organization to man LF and CF. The one player Click could trade for who would have the most significant impact on the Astros’ chances to win the WS this season is Willson Contreras. There is hope for the bats of Yuli, Brantley, McCormick, Meyers, Siri, Leon and Bregman. There is no hope for Maldanado or Castro. Contreras will be a FA this offseason, so any team that trades for him will be trading for 3 months of Contreras. I think the Astros’ chief competition for Contreras will come from the Mets and Rays...... and possibly the Yankees if they just want to keep Houston from getting him. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 10:14:56 GMT -6
I don't believe we'll be able to afford Contreras over the other teams that will want him. What about some other options that might be expensive but not as bad, plus we'd have longer club control? Somebody like Keibert Ruiz or Tyler Stephenson? They wouldn't have quite the offensive boost as Contreras, but they're both considerably better than what we have. Plus they'd fill our catcher spot for a few more years, cheaply.
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 6, 2022 10:27:24 GMT -6
I don't believe we'll be able to afford Contreras over the other teams that will want him. What about some other options that might be expensive but not as bad, plus we'd have longer club control? Somebody like Keibert Ruiz or Tyler Stephenson? They wouldn't have quite the offensive boost as Contreras, but they're both considerably better than what we have. Plus they'd fill our catcher spot for a few more years, cheaply. I bet you Stephenson would be more costly than Contreras. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 10:40:23 GMT -6
I don't believe we'll be able to afford Contreras over the other teams that will want him. What about some other options that might be expensive but not as bad, plus we'd have longer club control? Somebody like Keibert Ruiz or Tyler Stephenson? They wouldn't have quite the offensive boost as Contreras, but they're both considerably better than what we have. Plus they'd fill our catcher spot for a few more years, cheaply. I bet you Stephenson would be more costly than Contreras. Possibly, but at least we'd have him for multiple years. |
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Post by olpapa on Jun 6, 2022 10:49:53 GMT -6
I don't believe we'll be able to afford Contreras over the other teams that will want him. What about some other options that might be expensive but not as bad, plus we'd have longer club control? Somebody like Keibert Ruiz or Tyler Stephenson? They wouldn't have quite the offensive boost as Contreras, but they're both considerably better than what we have. Plus they'd fill our catcher spot for a few more years, cheaply. I bet you Stephenson would be more costly than Contreras. If I’m not mistaken, both Stephenson and Ruiz are under team control through the 2026 season. So both guys would come with 4+ years of team control compared to 3 months with Contreras. I would think both Stephenson and Ruiz would be more costly than Contreras in a trade. |
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Post by m240 on Jun 6, 2022 10:56:43 GMT -6
I bet you Stephenson would be more costly than Contreras. If I’m not mistaken, both Stephenson and Ruiz are under team control through the 2026 season. So both guys would come with 4+ years of team control compared to 3 months with Contreras. I would think both Stephenson and Ruiz would be more costly than Contreras in a trade. Urquidy and Javier both have a lot of team control as well. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 6, 2022 11:13:56 GMT -6
I don't believe we'll be able to afford Contreras over the other teams that will want him. What about some other options that might be expensive but not as bad, plus we'd have longer club control? Somebody like Keibert Ruiz or Tyler Stephenson? They wouldn't have quite the offensive boost as Contreras, but they're both considerably better than what we have. Plus they'd fill our catcher spot for a few more years, cheaply. I bet you Stephenson would be more costly than Contreras. Younger + team control = $$$$$ |
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Post by olpapa on Jun 6, 2022 11:19:20 GMT -6
If I’m not mistaken, both Stephenson and Ruiz are under team control through the 2026 season. So both guys would come with 4+ years of team control compared to 3 months with Contreras. I would think both Stephenson and Ruiz would be more costly than Contreras in a trade. Urquidy and Javier both have a lot of team control as well. I can’t see Click including either of Urquidy or Javier in a trade for Contreras. Stephenson or Ruiz? Yes. Contreras? No. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 11:26:38 GMT -6
I bet you Stephenson would be more costly than Contreras. If I’m not mistaken, both Stephenson and Ruiz are under team control through the 2026 season. So both guys would come with 4+ years of team control compared to 3 months with Contreras. I would think both Stephenson and Ruiz would be more costly than Contreras in a trade. You're probably right. I just expect there to be a bidding war for Contreras because of his immediate all-star level impact, and not the others so much. |
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Post by olpapa on Jun 6, 2022 11:40:10 GMT -6
So far Lee hasn’t hit well enough at AAA to make me think he is going to be the answer for the future.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 6, 2022 11:40:43 GMT -6
So far Lee hasn’t hit well enough at AAA to make me think he is going to be the answer for the future. León is no answer so far either. |
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Post by nathangarza29 on Jun 6, 2022 11:52:08 GMT -6
Yanier Diaz needs a look
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 11:55:48 GMT -6
So far Lee hasn’t hit well enough at AAA to make me think he is going to be the answer for the future. León is no answer so far either. I don't know about that. His AVG is low, but over the course of a 162-game season he would be on pace for: 25 HR 100 RBI 100 Runs 45 SB .361 OBP (.800+ OPS) While playing both OF and middle infield positions. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 6, 2022 11:57:47 GMT -6
León is no answer so far either. I don't know about that. His AVG is low, but over the course of a 162-game season he would be on pace for: 25 HR 100 RBI 100 Runs 45 SB .361 OBP (.800+ OPS) While playing both OF and middle infield positions. I’ll believe it when I see it in the majors. Daryle Ward and A.J. Reed were supposed to be a couple of Jim Thome’s too. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 11:58:38 GMT -6
Yeah, Diaz is looking like he could be a damn good hitting catcher. I don't know about his defensive skills. He's played some 1B too............dotdotdot
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Post by olpapa on Jun 6, 2022 12:00:47 GMT -6
So far Lee hasn’t hit well enough at AAA to make me think he is going to be the answer for the future. León is no answer so far either. ...., but Dusty likes him. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 12:19:32 GMT -6
I don't know about that. His AVG is low, but over the course of a 162-game season he would be on pace for: 25 HR 100 RBI 100 Runs 45 SB .361 OBP (.800+ OPS) While playing both OF and middle infield positions. I’ll believe it when I see it in the majors. Daryle Ward and A.J. Reed were supposed to be a couple of Jim Thome’s too. Sure, but the difference is that Leon can run a little bit and plays premium defensive positions. Even if he doesn't hit as well as we hope, he'll likely still have some value. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 6, 2022 12:21:17 GMT -6
I’ll believe it when I see it in the majors. Daryle Ward and A.J. Reed were supposed to be a couple of Jim Thome’s too. Sure, but the difference is that Leon can run a little bit and plays premium defensive positions. Even if he doesn't hit as well as we hope, he'll likely still have some value. But the issue is hitting unless you’re talking bench options. |
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Post by olpapa on Jun 6, 2022 12:30:21 GMT -6
Hopefully Diaz will be promoted to AAA soon. I would like to see how he handles the AAA pitching compared to how Lee is doing. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 6, 2022 12:46:19 GMT -6
Sure, but the difference is that Leon can run a little bit and plays premium defensive positions. Even if he doesn't hit as well as we hope, he'll likely still have some value. But the issue is hitting unless you’re talking bench options. I think he has more potential offensive upside than either Chas or Siri from a production standpoint. Plus he'll actually take some walks despite his high K total. He kind of looks like a Joey Gallo that can run from what I've seen. Olpapa or Ash probably know better. |
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Post by m240 on Jun 6, 2022 12:49:33 GMT -6
Hopefully Diaz will be promoted to AAA soon. I would like to see how he handles the AAA pitching compared to how Lee is doing. He needs to go into a slump so they can promote him........................ |
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Post by olpapa on Jun 6, 2022 12:52:23 GMT -6
Hopefully Diaz will be promoted to AAA soon. I would like to see how he handles the AAA pitching compared to how Lee is doing. He needs to go into a slump so they can promote him........................ Hopefully that bs is a thing of the past. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2022 13:35:57 GMT -6
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 6, 2022 13:42:11 GMT -6
I still doubt they bring in another catcher, but if they go, maybe Mitch Garver could be a reasonably-priced solution. Texas will probably be out of it, Garver only has one year of control after this, and Heim has broken out and is likely their catcher of the future. Garver could be on the block.
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