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Being a top 10 ottoneu SS isn't exactly a signal achievement.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 6:36 PM
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Brad Miller is the 8th highest scoring SS over the past 30 days. Just saying...
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I guess that trade means WGW won't be requesting a Segura jersey as part of his title winnings this season, right?
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Lots of real useful pieces but not necessarily one guy who can make a monster difference over 60 days.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 4:00 PM
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Yeah that's an interesting deal to assess. Greinke is so volatile that it's not without risk for WGW.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 3:59 PM
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Grrr...
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 3:54 PM
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Oh maybe not, dunno. That guy has been so under the radar this year.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 3:52 PM
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WGW the clear winner for 2013 but this doesn't mean I'm raising the white flag. I have several options just as good as Headley to play in my Util spot and Greinke's innings will get pitched by guys with similar 2013 production, albeit less upside.
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Geez I didn't say it was a bad trade for WGW, just pointing out that In my opinion I think those guys are the two best producers and Durham isn't surrendering; no comment on if its good for WGW
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As someone who had to make a few big deals last season to stay in the mix, I like the aggressiveness. Should be a fun battle over the next 60 days. Good trade for both teams.
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I think Segura and Zobrist will be similar while if Upton can stay warm he and Gomez will be similar....I desperately needed a 3b and an arm and think I got two solid guys
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yeah I just glanced at the names to see if I heard them in a headline recently and then clicked the accept button...Durham definitely got better deals, but I got the point production from now through September
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Greinke hasn't been that "big" (6% under average for SP), but he has the potential to pitch much better in the next 60 days for sure
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I kind of agree with that, but in looking at it again, Greinke seems to be the key in the trade for WGW. Not sure there's much difference between Segura/Gomez and Upton/Zobrist/Headley, but we all know WGW needed a big arm
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I will be interested to see what Durham says, but it seems like exploiting a delta between name value and production on the field; seems like Segura and Gomez are the two best pieces in the deal and they went to Durham, shouldn't mean white flag for 2013
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If Upton stays hot this could be the trade that helps WGW win out
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Have to assume Durham was going to cut Upton, Headley, and Greinke in the off season, so picking up Segura and Gomez is great for 2014. But does this mean he's out for this race?
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I had two very nice deals on the table and Durham won out.
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$93 loan!
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Blockbuster deal finally comes for WGW. Some big pieces; nice trade
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Oh maybe not, dunno. That guy has been so under the radar this year.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 1:22 PM
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Is he on a cap? He threw 190 last year. Though I'd be giddy if they shut him down and wrapped him in bubble wrap until next March
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Corbin is hugely valuable but... IP ceiling.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 11:51 AM
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Yu
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Factoring in both production and price, Patrick Corbin may be the "most valuable" SP in Ottoneu this season...
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There's a lot more that can and will be done with this, but the early look at this data on SP is interesting: http://goo.gl/85Tt9t
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I agree, although still not convinced he's really there - went on a ridiculous 4 week tear, then fell off and then got hurt again. The Dom Brown we know lol.
Caimans 🐊 on
August 2, 2013 10:16 AM
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Alfonso?
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Ballz.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 8:41 AM
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Josh Satin is losing his satiny touch, so I'm in need of a new lefty killer.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 8:40 AM
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Wondering if Franklin and Miller end up saving Jack Z's job in Seattle...
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This is where local knowledge of a team puts things in context. Good stuff. The emergence of Dom Brown might be the only other reason Amaro is gone already
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Once the deal is done, they'll hopefully be smarter. Step 1 - fire Amaro.
Caimans 🐊 on
August 2, 2013 8:18 AM
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'I'll never watch the Phillies again of they trade Lee for some minor league bum' basically. You see what Amaro is working against.
Caimans 🐊 on
August 2, 2013 8:17 AM
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Phillies fans as a group aren't terribly baseball intelligent. I posted on facebook how awesome it would be if the Phils managed to get XB for Lee and was immediately chastised
Caimans 🐊 on
August 2, 2013 8:16 AM
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Josh Satin is losing his satiny touch, so I'm in need of a new lefty killer.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 8:14 AM
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Who needs a blockbuster when you can have Ryan Raburn?
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Well, no Goldy/E5 blockbuster yet. At least I got Edwin Jackson as a consolation prize.
Eckfords ⚾ on
August 2, 2013 7:40 AM
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Very interesting. I think Amaro is an idiot but the TV deal angle might be the only plausible reason I buy for them standing pat with such a terribly built roster
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Ratings will trump baseball product until its done
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:16 PM
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Will liley include YES like channel with large team stake
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:16 PM
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Phillies for several recent years have had 2nd or third best ratings in baseball and deal is up at right time - even if they suck, chances are it will be richest TV deal in history. Money they are wasting does not concern them.
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:15 PM
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Current deal is up after either 2014 or 2015 seasons, can't remember which, do sometime between now and then
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:13 PM
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The rumor around here is Sox offered Bradley Jr plus another top 10 plus would assume all of Lee's salary, and Amaro wouldn't budge on XB
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:13 PM
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Why is the TV deal done?
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Angles could've offered Trout and Trumbo for Utley and Lee and Ruben would likely have said no.
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:12 PM
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nice.
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Any by 'big names' I dont mean good players, just players the casual Ashburn Alley fans would recognize.
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:10 PM
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Let this terrible plan be run by the worst GM in the majors, and you have the 2012-2015 Phillies
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:09 PM
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Winning would be ideal, but trotting out big names seems to be next big thing to them. Anything that looks like a sell off will not happen until the deal is done.
Caimans 🐊 on
August 1, 2013 11:08 PM
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