ShotimeDynasty

The challenge system seems awesome and I think implementing this over the offseason is a slam dunk. Since it would be a rules change I’m doubtful the MLB / MLBPA will be able to get it implemented mid season as much as it obviously needs to be.

Man, I forgot about that elbow injury clause and sure sucks to be reminded of it in just the second week of April, 2024

Really hard not to love any player that finishes a full season as the youngest player at their respective MiLB level, showing an advanced plate approach (13.5% BB/18.1% K) and elite defense at a premium position (MiLB Gold Glove award winner).

I would have Sano (or Moniak) as DH instead of Hicks and Logan O’Hoppe should be the #5 hitter

Not directly related but also interesting Trout & Ward off to their great starts with completely contrasting adjustments. Ward swinging much more Trout swinging much less

Was listening to a pitcherlist podcast with Nick Pollack yesterday and Detmers was the topic. Despite Reid using his slider effectively to pile up 7 Ks in his last start, Nick is out because the Angels “fired all their good coaches” and of course I found that sentiment to be hilarious. Barry Enright and Steve Karsay are going to be opening some eyes this season. For the record Nick is a really smart guy and diligently studies the science of pitching. But like Enright says, pitching is an art. Some of these analysts are just too smart for their own good sometimes

Saw someone on Twitter propose signing Snell then trading Sandoval to NYY for some prospect(s) which would help to makeup for the draft pick loss and I have to say I like that idea Gonna also mention here that the report that Giants were in on Cease trade talks means they’ve almost have to be having discussions with Snell, which could explain the holdup

Did I correctly hear Wayne say Schanuel is hitting BP bombs near Shohei territory???

The rate is fine but idk who’s going to agree to that term. 5/$95M seems more reasonable considering the market

My guess: Arte/Perry waiting for either Snell to accept a lower AAV than he’s looking for or less years for Monty. May need one domino to fall with SF to make the other happen here.

After 1 game played for each of these guys it’s close but advantage Jo Adell (no I will not keep doing this unless Jo keeps his OPS above 2.000)

In 4 of his last 7 seasons he’s posted better than 0.5 fWAR with best career year coming in 2022 (1.6!!). $4M for this profile seems pretty fair and feels like a solid gamble.

I’ve not seen anywhere where he’s stated he would sign for league minimum without incentives. Would imagine him coming off of his desire for incentives could be a game changer. We’ll see I guess

He was known to be an annoying troll but was still signed to a 3/$102M deal regardless of that (well earned) reputation. Wasn’t until he was targeted and went thru this ordeal that he became untouchable. This revisionist history is some wild stuff

Should we just agree as a group not to refer to a player’s ceiling? Cuz that’s what got this back and forth started. Somebody else threw out what I perceived to be an incredibly conservative ceiling and I simply came back with my own thoughts as to what O’Hoppe’s best case scenario could look like.