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Joe Smith on restricted list

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  1. Joe Joe

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    Smith makes it official that he will opt out of season. Astros have a lot of arms, but he was likely a 6th/7th inning guy if he played.
     
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    Per chron guy, not official that he has opted out, but Astros have placed him on restricted list.
     
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    Well, not a huge loss really. He's replaceable.
     
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    Assuming baseball is actually played that is.
     
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    If you've made any decent money and have a solid footing in the majors I have a hard time seeing why you wouldn't opt out.
     
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    Certainly not crippling, but our pen is basically 2 proven guys right now. We have plenty of options, some really talented, but after Osuna and Pressly there's really not another arm that one could call a safe bet to be a good middle reliever.

    If we don't have a few guys really step up this bullpen could be ugly.
     
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    Osuna isn't ready yet. Didn't get to work out much in Mexico. Pressly or bust.
     
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    $$$$

    And of course another opportunity to win a WS
     
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    If you made decent money, money shouldn't be a big motivation. On WS, only applies to guys on teams like Smith's.

    Personally, I would opt out, assuming decent money, even though opting in is probably a decent decision for most players.
     
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    The problem is if you've made decent money already, you are making a substantial amount now. Many players are already going to struggle with having lost 60% of their pay.
     
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    Losing 60% or 100% pay lost shouldn't matter as it all should be discretionary funds after having made decent money.
     
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    Delete
     
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    This likely explains some of the thinking on the part of Joe Smith.
     
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