Mr Fantasy 112 Posted Friday at 11:12 PM 41 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: As a Pirates fan, I'm not too high on this deal. I mean, I know why they did it... it was to save money, not improve the team. They're trading a guy who last year pitched 40 innings with a 3.57 ERA. Had a 3.46 ERA in 30 innings in a warmup to get back to the majors. He's a guy that would likely be, at worst, a solid #5 starter. They traded him for a poor man's Oneil Cruz. Garcia is a power bat who can't hit. That's Cruz. He has a strong arm. That's Cruz. He has great range. That's Cruz. His fielding, by Pipeline is a 50. That's Cruz. Garcia is replacing who? Tommy Pham? Look, I'm not going to sit here and say Tommy Pham was great... I wouldn't even say he's "good". But, he was a decent left fielder and slightly below average hitter. Is Garcia even going to make the 26-man rostar out of Spring Training? Maybe. Reynolds is the RF. Cruz is going to be the CF. If the Pirates add (I know, "IF"), an outfield bat, Garcia will never see the field and likely start the season in AAA. There's no reason to keep him on the 26, if he's not gonig to be an every day player to develop. What they did was weaken the rotation for a guy who won't really truely help the team for at least a year, maybe 2. They did it to save about $1.5M. The Pirates should be adding guys who will actually help the team, THIS year... not in 2027. That's why it's a dumb trade. I’m a fan and really think you are selling Jhostynxon short. He’s in the 90% exit velo and has a plus arm. He’s not a perfect prospect but still a top 100 guy with skills. I hope Breslow is right about Oviedo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,677 Posted Saturday at 12:27 AM 1 hour ago, WhiteWonder said: I absolutely hate Oneil Cruz I mostly say that because he was so bad they were barely playing him down the stretch which hurt my Geek Homers team Understood. I'm not much of a fan either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,677 Posted Saturday at 12:33 AM 1 hour ago, Mr Fantasy said: I’m a fan and really think you are selling Jhostynxon short. He’s in the 90% exit velo and has a plus arm. He’s not a perfect prospect but still a top 100 guy with skills. I hope Breslow is right about Oviedo So was Oneil Cruz. There's nothing about his game that is better than Cruz. I'm not saying I dislike him, what I'm saying is that he's not going to help the team this year more than Oviedo would have. I'm saying this is the kind of trade that should've happened 2 years ago. In so much that, if there were a pitcher to move on from for a potential MLB caliber hitter in a year or two (or 3... or 4), from now, prior to Skenes being here, is when it should've been done. There's a very legit chance that this kid never sees the the field until 2027 or 2028. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 112 Posted Saturday at 01:24 AM 43 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: There's a very legit chance that this kid never sees the the field until 2027 or 2028. I don’t see how he doesn’t get 400 ABs at minimum next season unless he’s a total bust. Although knowing this organization they will sign an Alex Verdugo type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,385 Posted Saturday at 09:27 AM 18 hours ago, WhiteWonder said: the Rays signed someone? ... if cedric Mullins can count good luck , @Mookz ! I'll be surprised if he's still on the roster at the end of the season. Dude is warshed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,677 Posted Saturday at 04:29 PM 15 hours ago, Mr Fantasy said: I don’t see how he doesn’t get 400 ABs at minimum next season unless he’s a total bust. Although knowing this organization they will sign an Alex Verdugo type If this kid is their "solution" for the outfield, this season is already over. Otherwise, they'll have Cruz in CF and Reynolds in RF and someone else in LF, who's a more proven player. At best he's a 4th OF. I don't think this kid is even going to start the season in Pittsburgh. My guess is that he'll be at Indy for at least 2.5 months unless he gets off to a hot start and the starting OF sucks or someone gets hurt. If he gets even 300 PA's, I'll be shocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 2,581 Posted Sunday at 02:37 PM The Phillies are making a significant push into the Japanese baseball market, recently signing their first-ever amateur player from Japan, RHP Alexandre Moreti, to a minor league deal, and are heavily scouting major Japanese free agents like slugger Munetaka Murakami and pitcher Tatsuya Imai, aiming to break their historical struggle to sign Japanese talent and compete with other MLB clubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 112 Posted Tuesday at 04:38 PM Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers 3/69 Kyle Schwarber back to the Phillies 5/150 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,844 Posted Tuesday at 04:43 PM 4 minutes ago, Mr Fantasy said: Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers 3/69 Of course... Really hoping that there is a lockout after next season is completed... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 467 Posted Tuesday at 06:37 PM 1 hour ago, Mr Fantasy said: Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers 3/69 He’s dead to me. Fock him. Reportedly Mets offered 3/66. He wanted out and all I can say is Fock you Diaz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 8,030 Posted Tuesday at 06:38 PM 1 hour ago, Mr Fantasy said: Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers 3/69 Kyle Schwarber back to the Phillies 5/150 That’s a lot cheaper than I expected for Schwarb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 2,581 Posted Tuesday at 07:26 PM 47 minutes ago, MDC said: That’s a lot cheaper than I expected for Schwarb. Phillies got him at a great price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,980 Posted yesterday at 06:04 PM Alonso to the Orioles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 7,003 Posted yesterday at 06:37 PM 32 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: Alonso to the Orioles 5 for 155. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,385 Posted yesterday at 06:42 PM 38 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: Alonso to the Orioles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 112 Posted yesterday at 06:55 PM 17 minutes ago, edjr said: 5 for 155. Josh Naylor was a bargain at 5/92 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 7,003 Posted yesterday at 06:57 PM 1 minute ago, Mr Fantasy said: Josh Naylor was a bargain at 5/92 Sox are going to lose Bregman too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 112 Posted 23 hours ago 8 minutes ago, edjr said: Sox are going to lose Bregman too. Same with a Marte trade and the they will sign Polanco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 2,581 Posted 6 hours ago Phillies Acquire Yoniel Curet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,153 Posted 2 hours ago On 12/9/2025 at 10:43 AM, posty said: Of course... Really hoping that there is a lockout after next season is completed... it's been getting dumb for a real long time. Not sure what the answer is to fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 112 Posted 1 hour ago I’m thinking Alex Bregman regrets opting out of his 2/80 option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grace Under Pressure 216 Posted 1 hour ago 16 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: it's been getting dumb for a real long time. Not sure what the answer is to fix it. Salary cap, salary floor, no deferred compensation for starters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
