This makes me feel somewhat better, if Crane puts that money to good use (ie Tuck and/or Framchise). It still hurts seeing Cliff go, though.
Salary counts against us regardless of who pays it. Would've been nice to sneak Montero into it in exchange for that Met $$
Its hilarious, it really is. they want it both ways, do whatever it takes to win now but FFS dont give anything up on the farm
The way I see it. OF is easier and easier to develop/acquire. Think about the Braves acquiring 4 rentals? in 2021 that paid off for them.
Verlander is 40+ years old. Chance's are you are going to get more out of Gilbert and Clifford in the majors more than two years (or 3 years) JV has left. If we win the WS, then I'll feel much better about it. Right now I am concerned how much we gave up. Crane looks desperate (I think Crane basically told Brown that you MUST get this done no matter what). I will say that if they're paying at least half that salary it makes me feel much better.
The Astros absolutely, positively have to re-sign Kyle Tucker. It was obvious already but it’s even more so now. That is the #1 agenda this offseason. The Astros won and lost this trade. They won because for ****s sakes, it’s Justin Verlander. On the other hand, they could’ve just signed him this past offseason. But what’s done is done. Time to repeat.
Parades over prospects. And the Mets are gonna pay a significant portion of his salary through 2025. Gotta give up something to get something. This is gonna be huge for this team.
Playoffs: GM1 Framber GM2 JV GM3 Javier/Brown GM4 JP/Urquidy Pressly Abreu Neris Graveman Brown Urquidy
I just need to remember that I thought we gave up too much for Greinke...and that none of those guys ever did much in Arizona.
(1) Adam Spolane on Twitter: "Justin Verlander's last 11 starts: ERA: 2.38 BA: .210 OBP: .287 SLUG: .297" / X but but not that good
Astros are probably still the most homegrown team in baseball. Every parade the Astros have had is based on the backs of their prospects (either through being badasses, extensions, or through trade).
JV last 5 starts............ 30 1/3 innings 17 hits 7 earned runs FIFTEEN walks 26 K's 1 HR 3-1 record. Team won the 5th game as well.
JV last 5 starts............ 30 1/3 innings 17 hits 7 earned runs FIFTEEN walks 26 K's 1 HR 3-1 record. Team on the 5th game as well.
