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2018 MLB Regular Season Thread! Current thread batting average: .420 (2 Viewers)
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Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
After reading this week's SI article on Trevor Bauer, it is safe to say that AJ Pierzynski has passed the torch of biggest doosh in the major leagues.
Epic Problem
Footballguy
Yankees give Hicks 7/$70 extension. Probably a really, really smart move on Hicks’ part
shadyridr
Footballguy
He's a great player but gets injured quite a bit. Shocked at the years but the AAV is a steal.
MAC_32
Footballguy
It isn't nearly as fun from a narrative perspective, but his avg in the 3 years prior fell in between within 4 points of each other. So that trend probably doesn't really say anything.I was reading up on Harper's history...
Check out his past batting averages:
2015 - .330
2016 - .243
2017 - .319
2018 - .249
So the Phils will be getting a .300 hitter if he signs, right?
I think his health is a much bigger issue than the avg. How much of one depends on how much you listen to him and his agent. But when his avg is down he's still shown more of a willingness to run to compensate. So if you pick him just prepare as if you're playing from behind in both avg and sb, knowing you really aren't in one or the other. And that a full season of 315/450/600+ with at least some sb is within the range of possibilities.
Epic Problem
Footballguy
Scott Boras has to be loving this......
Rocks about to lock up Arenado for what looks like 8 years and somewhere around $260m.
No way Harper settles for less than the $32.5 per that this will be.
Rocks about to lock up Arenado for what looks like 8 years and somewhere around $260m.
No way Harper settles for less than the $32.5 per that this will be.
whoknew
Footballguy
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
it was just an "arm kind of thing". you know, totally nothing to worry about for a pitcher.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
cosjobs
Footballguy
I pulled the trigger on three season tickets for the Round Rock Express today.
I bought three because that got me on the second row in deluxe, over-sized (slightly), padded (minimally) seats behind the Houston batter's box, two seats from the aisle. They would not break them up, but they were significantly better than anything else they've offered since switching to the Astros.
Should be a really fun club to watch for a few years and they show Astros games in the Intel clubhouse, so I can watch both at once.
I'm pretty psyched, I've never had full season tickets to anything before. I wish it wasn't an hour plus of heinous traffic to get there. I can probably, realistically make 20-30 games. I hope there's a decent secondary market to sell the others.
I bought three because that got me on the second row in deluxe, over-sized (slightly), padded (minimally) seats behind the Houston batter's box, two seats from the aisle. They would not break them up, but they were significantly better than anything else they've offered since switching to the Astros.
Should be a really fun club to watch for a few years and they show Astros games in the Intel clubhouse, so I can watch both at once.
I'm pretty psyched, I've never had full season tickets to anything before. I wish it wasn't an hour plus of heinous traffic to get there. I can probably, realistically make 20-30 games. I hope there's a decent secondary market to sell the others.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Yep, I'm glad the Nats didn't let him hold them by the balls. I'm sure he'll get his money in the end but it feels like he's going to be miserable wherever he goes.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
It appears that Kapler is a big impediment to Harper signing with Philadelphia.
Roberts, Maddon and Bochy are who he wants to play for.
Roberts, Maddon and Bochy are who he wants to play for.
Chemical X
Footballguy
PSA NewTreRodZA is looking for an owner to auction and replace slocal. if interested, see thread in this forum.
Epic Problem
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
shadyridr
Footballguy
Nope, regardless Philly is a horrible city. I cant wait to leave every time I am there.
Epic Problem
Footballguy
shadyridr
Footballguy
That's a lovely town. I cant wait to go back. I just wasn't ready for it in my early 20s. I cant wait until my son wants to go.
shadyridr
Footballguy
I wouldn't wanna sign a 10 yr, 300m contract in Staten Island either if my other choices were LA or SF
heckmanm
Footballguy
Happy to have him in Cincy for this year, but I'd think this would give the Reds pause about trying to extend him (same for other teams looking at him as a FA next offseason).
Epic Problem
Footballguy
13/330 for Harper to Phillies
Boras should be ashamed of himself
Boras should be ashamed of himself
E-Z Glider
Footballguy
No opt outs either. Harper didnt want any. Because, you know, he hates Kapler and Philly so much.
Great deal for the Phils!
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
It is. The people talking about the burden of the years are ridiculous. None of us have any idea what the game will look like in a decade. There's a pretty good chance they'll be able to use him as a DH eventually, and with his eye and the fact that power usually ages well he'll be great in that role. The no-trade clause is really the only negative I see for the Phils, and he's worth it.No opt outs either. Harper didnt want any. Because, you know, he hates Kapler and Philly so much.
Great deal for the Phils!
They have him in his prime, when they should have the talent to surround him with a contender, and that's all that matters.
In other news we must identify this anonymous Tiger:
Epic Problem
Footballguy
Miggy, right?
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
13 years 
Eephus
Footballguy
The Washington offer supposedly had a lot more deferred money than the final deal.
Bobby Bonilla's payments from the Mets extend one year beyond the end of Harper's contract.
Epic Problem
Footballguy
If this guy turned down 4/180, he's a complete fool
From Morosi
In Bryce Harper talks, I am told #Dodgers were willing to offer a four-year deal worth approximately $45 million per season. That would have allowed Harper to shatter the all-time AAV record and become a free agent at age 30. @MLB @MLBNetwork
From Morosi
In Bryce Harper talks, I am told #Dodgers were willing to offer a four-year deal worth approximately $45 million per season. That would have allowed Harper to shatter the all-time AAV record and become a free agent at age 30. @MLB @MLBNetwork
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MAC_32
Footballguy
DJackson10
Footballguy
LA is a terrible city honestly. I know a few people who lived there and moved back. Traffic terrible, smog everyday, the elitist people, etc. Yeah LA has the glitz and the glam and the stars but I've had numerous friends and family move the hell back from there.Now SF Ive heard is amazing. My cousin lived there and goes back and fourth from There and Seattle (actually use to) with his former job he had.I wouldn't wanna sign a 10 yr, 300m contract in Staten Island either if my other choices were LA or SF
DJackson10
Footballguy
Harper Manny's OBP is under 300 for his career. Good player but the guy admitted he doesn't even hustle all the time. He was better off signing that deal in SD where the fans won't give a dam about his effort. In Philly or NY had he went either or they would've only taken his #### for so long before it got tiring.
DJackson10
Footballguy
He also got a full no Trade Clause. Yeah he really hated Phily so Much. But then again Boras was just feeding Heyman info to get everyone to up the anti. I think Bryce was getting tired of the theatrics and wanted this to end by the end of this week.No opt outs either. Harper didnt want any. Because, you know, he hates Kapler and Philly so much.
Great deal for the Phils!
DJackson10
Footballguy
Heyman reporting Phillies interest in Kimbrel and Kuechel like it wasn't known but on short term deals
Philly may look into Keuchel/Kimbrel, but early word is — unlike with Harper — their initial thought would be pretty short-term
Philly may look into Keuchel/Kimbrel, but early word is — unlike with Harper — their initial thought would be pretty short-term
DJackson10
Footballguy
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
DJackson10
Footballguy
The Phillies usually don't. Klentak and CO are firm believers of going no more then 4 yr deals for most SP 5 for a top guy maybe. Relievers are terrible fickle players too as one year they are amazing and the next look like they don't belong sometimes.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Yup I don’t think Manny would be a good fit in this town. Honeymoon period wouldn’t last long
DJackson10
Footballguy
I only wanted Manny for the #s as I had a yahoo keeper league team that probably won't even be happening after 9 seasons of it now. So If anyone knows any leagues starting up here on the board I'd be interested. I'm looking for free as I'm in a bit of a money jam right now.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Why is Adam Jones not signed? This seems pretty ridiculous.
