Justin Verlander Seeking Deal Similar To Max Scherzer’s

[Mark68]

Crane: Justin Verlander Seeking Deal Similar To Max Scherzer's - MLB Trade Rumors

Short-term, high AAV contract? I'd kick the tires on that.

[Stradling]

It makes sense to me. 

[Taylor]

It's not my money. Although he's one of my top 10 least favorite players.

[Angelsjunky]

Well, he basically missed two years (2020-21), so I think you could make an argument that last year was more akin to his age 37 season, not age 39 (meaning, dial back a couple years). Still, do you want to spend $40M a year for anyone's age 38-40 seasons, let alone his 40-42 seasons?

I think he's good for a couple more years, but the drop-off could be fast when it happens.

[angelsnationtalk]

Considering he's about to win a Cy Young, i'd pursue him.

Then bring back Weaver to throw at the first pitch to him.

[Erstad Grit]

I'd prefer Degrom if we're willing to go big

[ten ocho recon scout]

I'd offer Verlander everything we have. 

Mrs Verlander I mean.

[Tank]

13 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I'd offer Verlander everything we have. 

Mrs Verlander I mean.

we're having lunch together right now, and she politely declined your offer.

[Tank]

i wanted to sign verlander for this year, so i'd have no problem offering a big contract to him now.

3 years/120 mil? done.

[Lou]

6 minutes ago, Tank said:

i wanted to sign verlander for this year, so i'd have no problem offering a big contract to him now.

3 years/120 mil? done.

Ulterior motive alert! 

[Angels 1961]

7 minutes ago, Tank said:

i wanted to sign verlander for this year, so i'd have no problem offering a big contract to him now.

3 years/120 mil? done.

Yeah Ohtani will want more on longer deal so why not.

[Mark68]

2 hours ago, Tank said:

we're having lunch together right now, and she politely declined your offer.

At least it was a polite decline. 

[Mark68]

3 hours ago, Erstad Grit said:

I'd prefer Degrom if we're willing to go big

Would I prefer deGrom for a deal like that? Yes.

Would I be satisfied with either of them on a deal like that? Also yes. 

[T.G.]

2 hours ago, Tank said:

we're having lunch together right now, and she politely declined your offer.

If you were having lunch with her "right now" - you wouldn't be posting on a message board.  No normal man would divert his eyes to a phone screen.

[Tank]

5 hours ago, T.G. said:

If you were having lunch with her "right now" - you wouldn't be posting on a message board.  No normal man would divert his eyes to a phone screen.

she left to go powder her nose. 

i'm not an idoit.

[Docwaukee]

It's the point in these guys careers where they go complete mercenary.  They'll likely always have an option to be the special prize for a team that is already very good.  

[ten ocho recon scout]

16 hours ago, Tank said:

she left to go powder her nose. 

i'm not an idoit.

You mean she snuck away next door to get a better meal.

The arugula wasn't blowing her away obviously.

[Tank]

8 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

You mean she snuck away next door to get a better meal.

The arugula wasn't blowing her away obviously.

being the gentleman that i am, i'm just simply going to nod my head at your post and thank you for your contribution in this thread. 

[Dtwncbad]

I would prefer to win than lose.

But I would also prefer to win without Verlander than with Verlander.

The Angels have only one WS ring in over 60 years.  The team doesn’t have a super strong franchise legacy on its own.

So I would prefer the team build its own legacy of winning where the storyline isn’t driven by the team grabbing another franchise’s legend for a year or two.

But at the same time, winning is better than losing.  So this is a circular conversation for me.

 

[Angelsfan1984]

3 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

I would prefer to win than lose.

But I would also prefer to win without Verlander than with Verlander.

The Angels have only one WS ring in over 60 years.  The team doesn’t have a super strong franchise legacy on its own.

So I would prefer the team build its own legacy of winning where the storyline isn’t driven by the team grabbing another franchise’s legend for a year or two.

But at the same time, winning is better than losing.  So this is a circular conversation for me.

 

Or is it?

[T.G.]

1 hour ago, Dtwncbad said:

I would prefer to win than lose.

But I would also prefer to win without Verlander than with Verlander.

The Angels have only one WS ring in over 60 years.  The team doesn’t have a super strong franchise legacy on its own.

So I would prefer the team build its own legacy of winning where the storyline isn’t driven by the team grabbing another franchise’s legend for a year or two.

But at the same time, winning is better than losing.  So this is a circular conversation for me.

 

I get it. 

It's like when the Lakers signed Karl Malone and Gary Peyton.  I thought... WTF?  I can't cheer for those guys.

[ten ocho recon scout]

3 hours ago, T.G. said:

I get it. 

It's like when the Lakers signed Karl Malone and Gary Peyton.  I thought... WTF?  I can't cheer for those guys.

Like LeBron.

I'm in the same camp. I'm all for bringing in good players. But... it's awkward when it's straight Mercenaries, especially if it's guys you hate.

[Docwaukee]

2 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Like LeBron.

I'm in the same camp. I'm all for bringing in good players. But... it's awkward when it's straight Mercenaries, especially if it's guys you hate.

same here.  hence the reason I made the mercenary comment earlier.  I actually hated the Lakers getting LBJ and I've been laughing ever since.  It's the exact reason I dislike the NBA in general.  

I could kinda like with then dropping 40m for a year or two on a guy if that's like the absolute final piece of the puzzle.  The thing that certainly puts them over the edge.  Same thing applies to a big trade.  If you think you're one guy away then go for it.  

They're not a Scherzer or Verlander away from winning 95 games.  

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, Docwaukee said:

It's the exact reason I dislike the NBA in general.  

I don't watch the NBA any more.  It used to be my favorite sport and the Lakers were my favorite sports franchise... but I've been done with the NBA for a long time.

[Docwaukee]

12 minutes ago, T.G. said:

I don't watch the NBA any more.  It used to be my favorite sport and the Lakers were my favorite sports franchise... but I've been done with the NBA for a long time.

same here.  I only casually pay attention to the lakers here and there for the lolz.