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Your rejection of that offer (Butler/Price) was why I made my comment about the inability to find another team willing to meet your price. What contending team is going to offer that package?
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to indicate that would be likely true
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Trey's observation wasn't that Bundy won't necessarily help in 2013 (greater than 50% likely to be true); it was that he wouldn't basically wouldn't be impactful as a starting pitcher in the majors for 4 years, which might be true, but there is nothing
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you did make that offer. And I'd turn it down again today if you offered it.
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that is very true. I think that each owners views on his chances for 2013 and building for beyond is also fluid.
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The market for top prospects changes over the course of the year, as I'm sure Trey can attest with his 34 minor leaguers.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 1:52 PM
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Two weeks ago I offered Butler & Price for Bundy & Taveras, just to see what would happen...
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I don't think Trey's original statement was meant to undermine value, but his observing that Bundy won't help a 2013 title chase seems pretty reasonable.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 1:51 PM
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I would feel better with Bundy throwing for Don Cooper, no question.
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Again, not trying to bash Bundy's value, I'd love to own him, but Baltimore's ineptitude at developing pitchers IS a well established fact.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 1:49 PM
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Nothing is based in fact because this is all necessarily speculation. But one fact to consider is the frequency with which Baltimore pitching prospects throw 200 IP in a MLB season. Can't be that high.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 1:48 PM
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I'm sure there's no reason to be concerned that his walks diminished, his K rate spiked and his HR rate was double his career norm but that is undoubtedly not going to regress
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on the other hand, Billy Butler is an overweight DH only guy who's power spike is completely real and won't lose 1B eligibility and will continue to improve on the only 1000 point season he's ever posted?
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Again, I get how ripping other guys on this board might help you acquire them and/or help your team, but you're just spouting crazy statements right now with no basis in anything. You might turn out right, but they're based in little fact
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if I use your apparent insider knowledge projection system of Baltimore's plans, he will throw 177 IP in 2014. So that's the cautious scenario which makes him not particularly valuable until 2017?
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A little different scenario with a young arm vs. a SS prospect
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kinda like how they were ultra conservative with Manny Machado, jumping him from AA to starting 3B in a pennant race at 20
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Debut? He threw 1 IP. 1. I expect BAL to be ultra conservative with his IP, maybe adding 30% per year
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I added his IP wrong; thought he only threw 75 IP last season. He threw 100. So it will be 3+ years instead of four
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that's just an absurd statement for the top prospect in baseball who will start either in the majors or AAA and has already made his ML debut
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If the keeper deadline were later we might have a better shot at understanding where Bundy, Miller, etc fit into rotation plans. Feb 1st. Just too early
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Can you please explain the basis of that statement, ie, there is a good reason to believe Bundy won't throw 200 IP until 2017
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It may be 4+ years before Bundy sniffs 200 IP at the MLB level. That's $8 from now, at least.
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Not trying to crush his value; he's maybe the top prospect in baseball. Just saying I'm likely the only team willing to pay close to the asking price because all other teams need those fair priced MLB impact talents to compete in 2013
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If the league agrees with you, he probably won't move, which isn't the worst thing in the world. I'm still curious to see what BAL ends up doing with its staff.
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I don't think Trey was trying to knock down his value, just observing that that ask will be tough for teams trying to win now.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 1:20 PM
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Two decently priced impact major leaguers is a LOT to ask for Bundy. In my ever-humble opinion.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 1:18 PM
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I appreciate the effort to minimize Bundy's value. I will happily keep him if I'm not presented a compelling reason to move him
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however, Strikes is prepared to offer you Butler and Rutledge for Bundy
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By my count every other team in the league is playing for 2013; gonna be tough to find two cheap impact MLB players for a prospect, even an elite one
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I've had some discussions about Dylan Bundy - hadn't been looking to move him obviously, but if any owners had two decently priced impact MLB level guys let me know if you want to explore a Bundy deal
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Yeah there was so much wrong with the previous messaging system.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 12:40 PM
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Billy Butler available. Underpriced masher in his prime. Top 5 1B.
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So I am loving the new Inbox message system...very welcome addition
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Frosted Mini Weeks's trading block has been updated!
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I'm dealing Hanley if anyone is interested.
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If anyone is looking to salary dump, let me know. I'm in a position to take on some high priced players if you prefer to save the cash for the draft
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I also remember the email from Niv on this.
Caimans 🐊 on
January 7, 2013 9:00 AM
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Lucky Strikes's trading block has been updated!
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Durham Tobacconists's trading block has been updated!
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I definitely remember the email going out, but havent been able to find it yet
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I'll confirm the email Jed is referring to, but I'm looking for a copy and can't find it. I also just checked the rules and don't see an specific update about it in the document.
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Niv sent out an email about it months ago. Maybe it got spammed?
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 8:05 AM
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But where is this rule? Shouldn't these types of rules be made clear in advance via email or something? This could be an integral part of the strategy of some people. Don't like the rule.
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This is part of the reason why I've been stockpiling relievers like it's my job.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 7:38 AM
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This negates the pure positional value of SP/RP players, and I think this will improve the strategy and competition in ottoneu going forward.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 7:37 AM
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Starting in 2013 in all game formats, you will only get credit for RP innings pitched if the player is in a RP spot in your lineup. Likewise, you will only get credit for SP innings pitched if the player is in a SP spot in your lineup.
Eckfords ⚾ on
January 7, 2013 7:36 AM
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I honestly think that all the pitching slots should just be P, not SP or RP, we should be free to fill 1500 IP however
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I don't think that is true re SPs, but I could be wrong maybe there is a rule I didn't realize
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Wait...where is this rule about SP slots only accruing SP stats?
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