2024 MLB Thread + Hot Stove Off Season

[JB]

I'll need more than a vending machine for guys like Gurriel Jr and Moreno lmao

Maybe that's my issue - they gave up a lot to get him.

Did you factor in the Canadian conversion?

 

[Canadan]

His value used to be catcher eligibility in fantasy leagues. Not sure he has any anymore.

shouldn't. He plays OF with Kirk/Jansen behind the plate.

 

[Canadan]

Did you factor in the Canadian conversion?

I do not think it correctly applies here.

Unless the trade came with a fleece jacket... because that's what they got.

 

[Bus]

shouldn't. He plays OF with Kirk/Jansen behind the plate.

I know, he used to play catcher some for the D-backs though. Only reason I know who he is. Not many catcher eligible guys that get steals.

 

[Bus]

Now that I think about it, why do the Blue Jays hate fantasy baseball? They ruined Melendez's catcher eligibility too!

 

[brians]

I'll need more than a vending machine for guys like Gurriel Jr and Moreno lmao

Maybe that's my issue - they gave up a lot to get him.

Yes. That trade is looking really bad right now. At the time his versatility was praised highly. He just can’t get on base

 

[Canadan]

Yes. That trade is looking really bad right now. At the time his versatility was praised highly. He just can’t get on base

yeah, his bat sucks pretty bad.

...and everything looks SO forced with him.

 

[JB]

I do not think it correctly applies here.

Unless the trade came with a fleece jacket... because that's what they got.

Maybe one of those toque thingys for robbery

 

[Canadan]

Maybe one of those toque thingys for robbery

a ski mask?

I am pretty sure Canadians call that a ski mask too

 

[Bus]

a ski mask?

I am pretty sure Canadians call that a ski mask too

Have you ever actually seen a person wearing a ski mask while skiing?

 

[JB]

a ski mask?

I am pretty sure Canadians call that a ski mask too

but they rob you friend-ily like @Muchmore while riding moosen.

just so used to getting robbed I guess from the taxes haha

 

[Canadan]

Have you ever actually seen a person wearing a ski mask while skiing?

yes, many moons ago.

Now, skiing sounds like a lot of work.

 

[Bus]

yes, many moons ago.

Now, skiing sounds like a lot of work.

I don't think I ever actually have, and I'm up there a lot.

 

[JB]

@BigDill

 

[Bus]

@BigDill

I'm really curious to see how Puk does as part of the rotation. He's nasty.

Also have way too many of the injured guys on my fantasy teams...

 

[BriMac]

I am a big Mets fan, but just have not been able to get excited about the team all winter. After the Martinez acquisition though, the lineup looks a lot more palatable.

Let’s not talk about the rotation…

 

[tequila4kapp]

@BigDill

I hate seeing that for Eury. They've got a lot of good young pitching. I hope they get them all healthy.

 

[mikeg_74]

This will be must watch tv

 

[JB]

This will be must watch tv

Did they hire another translator already?

 

[mikeg_74]

Did they hire another translator already?

I didn’t see it. My understanding it’s him talking and no questions being taken

 

[JB]

I didn’t see it. My understanding it’s him talking and no questions being taken

Right. My question is, will he read it in English?

 

[mikeg_74]

Right. My question is, will he read it in English?

my guess is no. maybe will have an English version released?

or they hired someone and just haven't announced it.

 

[tequila4kapp]

Did they hire another translator already?

Yes. Yamamoto’s guy.

 

[tequila4kapp]

Ohtani is notoriously private. I expect this press conference to be a big nothing burger - Ohtani reads a PR written statement. The guy is his friend…he’s shocked and saddened…he’s never gambled and never bet on baseball…he’s cooperating with MLB and law enforcement…he wants to put this behind him and focus on the season. Blah blah blah

 

[JB]

Here it goes