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Machado to the MFY's?

Centerfield Jul 12 2018 01:33 PM

Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway. You'd think they'd want to hold on to their pitching prospects. Anyway, I kinda hope it happens. The Yanks are a lock for the playoffs anyway. So I'm hoping they give away their farm to Baltimore, they get knocked out in the WC game after winning 100 games, then Machado signs elsewhere (not the NL East).

Benjamin Grimm Jul 12 2018 01:38 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Well, there's one NL East team I'd like him to go to...

Centerfield Jul 12 2018 02:19 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

You know, I didn't even consider that a possibility. I guess the Wilpons have been successful in lowering my expectations. Actually, it might be more appropriate to say they've destroyed hopes and dreams.

Nymr83 Jul 12 2018 02:34 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Centerfield wrote: Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway. You'd think they'd want to hold on to their pitching prospects. Pennants fly forever, and pitching prospects often get hurt.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 12 2018 02:41 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Centerfield wrote: You know, I didn't even consider that a possibility. I don't think it's likely either. Even if the Mets go all in on him (which I don't expect) I think he'll have more appealing options. But who knows? Maybe Omar and Fred can turn on the charm and schmooze Manny to Flushing.

smg58 Jul 12 2018 03:06 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

It's shocking that Machado hasn't been dealt yet. I can't imagine the Orioles couldn't have gotten more for him in May than they can now, and it was already clear by then that they were the worst team in the league. What if he gets hurt?

Benjamin Grimm Jul 12 2018 03:25 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Maybe they were waiting for more teams to commit to being "buyers" but yeah, I think an earlier deal probably would have been better for them.

d'Kong76 Jul 12 2018 03:31 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Centerfield wrote: Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway. I doubt it would be a rental once Manny puts on the pinstripes and realizes he's always been a true Yankee at heart and he'll be all like where do I sign.

Ceetar Jul 12 2018 03:32 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

smg58 wrote: It's shocking that Machado hasn't been dealt yet. I can't imagine the Orioles couldn't have gotten more for him in May than they can now, and it was already clear by then that they were the worst team in the league. What if he gets hurt? The Orioles are..well, they're not a particularly well run organization. d'Kong76 wrote: Centerfield wrote: Not sure why they would be interested in giving away top prospects for a rental when they have tons of offense anyway. I doubt it would be a rental once Manny puts on the pinstripes and realizes he's always been a true Yankee at heart and he'll be all like where do I sign. Like roughly everyone else, it'll be the numbers on the check. Whether or not he's there for the 1-game exit.

d'Kong76 Jul 12 2018 03:33 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Not buying the Yankee Mystique, huh?

Ceetar Jul 12 2018 03:34 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

d'Kong76 wrote: Not buying the Yankee Mystique, huh? Well, they're certainly selling it. But I've always been reluctant to buy into #brand. See also: Tebow, Kardashian.

Edgy MD Jul 12 2018 03:41 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

#OptimisticMetsFan

Benjamin Grimm Jul 17 2018 04:31 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Buster Olney reporting that the Orioles are working on the final details of a trade. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2411 ... fics-trade Phillies? Dodgers? Diamondbacks? Brewers? I certainly don't want him to be a Phillie over the long-term, but if they deal their best prospects for Manny and then lose him over the winter, that would be okay.

metirish Jul 17 2018 06:58 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Reports are he will be a Dodger

Benjamin Grimm Jul 17 2018 08:46 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

The latest unconfirmed reports say he'll be traded to the Dodgers right after the All-Star game. Imagine if he breaks his leg during tonight's game.

Edgy MD Jul 17 2018 08:58 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: The latest unconfirmed reports say he'll be traded to the Dodgers right after the All-Star game. Imagine if he breaks his leg during tonight's game. From a hard slide by Matt Kemp.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 18 2018 06:38 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

The Washington Post wrote: Leading off the second inning Tuesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp roped a double to left field. After Kemp strolled into second base, American League shortstop Manny Machado pulled a phone from his pocket and snapped a selfie of himself and Kemp. They were technically opponents, and Machado wore a Baltimore Orioles cap, but both men knew they were virtually teammates. Do players typically play in the field with their cell phones in their pockets? Or just in casual exhibition games like this one was?

Edgy MD Jul 18 2018 07:00 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

I would guess the latter. It would be fun if (a) Kemp got traded too and they never became teammates, and (b) Kemp is actually part of the package going to Baltimore.

Frayed Knot Jul 19 2018 02:17 AM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Machado to the Dodgers is a done deal - for five prospects highlighted by Cuban born OF Yusniel Diaz, a 21 y/o back of the top-100 prospect prior over this past winter but one who had stepped up his game in AA this season (.314/.428/.477)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 19 2018 10:42 AM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Orioles got 5 prospects for a guy about to walk, that sounds good. They even got a pitcher named ZACH POP, who if I was the Dodgers I'd never trade and I was the O's I'd consider straight-up for Manny, and maybe throw in a reliever.

Frayed Knot Jul 23 2018 10:26 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Justin Turner to the DL ... Machado slides over to play 3rd.

Ceetar Jul 24 2018 02:45 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Frayed Knot wrote: Justin Turner to the DL ... Machado slides over to play 3rd. That's good, since that's where he's going to play here next year assuming Rosario remains viable at SS.

seawolf17 Jul 24 2018 03:03 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Ceetar wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Justin Turner to the DL ... Machado slides over to play 3rd. That's good, since that's where he's going to play here next year assuming Rosario remains viable at SS. Unfortunately, Todd Frazier isn't going anywhere, and even if he does, they won't spend the money on Machado when they can re-sign Reyes much cheaper.

Ceetar Jul 24 2018 03:10 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Frazier to first. The Yankees will pick up Reyes.

Rockin' Doc Jul 25 2018 12:19 AM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Sometimes, I wish I lived in Ceetars optimistic world of blue and orange.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2018 12:21 AM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Rockin' Doc wrote: Sometimes, I wish I lived in Ceetars optimistic world of blue and orange. Plus there's a lot of beer in Ceet's world ... so, y'know, there's that. Beer: Because You Can't Drink Bacon

Ceetar Jul 25 2018 01:49 PM Re: Machado to the MFY's?

Sometimes, I wish I lived in Ceetars optimistic world of blue and orange. Plus there's a lot of beer in Ceet's world ... so, y'know, there's that. Beer: Because You Can't Drink Bacon *shrug* I like the Mets, win or lose. I get significantly less enjoyment from season like this, but hell, there's always next year.