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Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

G-Fafif Nov 23 2021 11:33 AM

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Willets Point Nov 23 2021 12:18 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Any time a player is signed for a 10+ year contract it is followed by the statement "he will be a __________ for a long time." But history seems to contradict that belief when you consider some of the longest contracts in MLB history - Giancarlo Stanton, Robinson Canó, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez (twice!), Dave Winfield, et al - all ended with the player on another team or retiring before the contract ended. I wonder who among the current crop of long-term contracts - Franco, Tatis, Jr., Betts, Harper, Lindor, Machado - will end their contract on their current teams.

Centerfield Nov 23 2021 01:06 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

I don't know if this counts as a Big Ol' Signing, but Alex Wood to the Giants for 2 years. https://www.knbr.com/2021/11/22/giants-re-sign-alex-wood-to-2-year-deal-report/ This is one of the guys I thought could help the rotation. Small commitment, some good upside. A better option than Matz.

Frayed Knot Nov 23 2021 01:24 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Willets Point wrote: Any time a player is signed for a 10+ year contract it is followed by the statement "he will be a __________ for a long time." But history seems to contradict that belief when you consider some of the longest contracts in MLB history - Giancarlo Stanton, Robinson Canó, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez (twice!), Dave Winfield, et al - all ended with the player on another team or retiring before the contract ended. I wonder who among the current crop of long-term contracts - Franco, Tatis, Jr., Betts, Harper, Lindor, Machado - will end their contract on their current teams. The difference with Franco and Tatis is that they're so much younger than the others who all had to wait until qualifying as a FA (or just about to) before getting those lengthy deals. But Tatis turns 23 on New Years Day while Franco has less than half a season under his belt and won't be 21 until March. All of which doesn't mean they won't change teams too -- aka: the 'Shit Happens' corollary -- but it certainly increases the odds.

G-Fafif Nov 28 2021 02:59 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

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G-Fafif Nov 28 2021 03:02 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

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G-Fafif Nov 28 2021 03:10 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

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Edgy MD Nov 28 2021 03:30 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

There goes a lot of "SEMIEN DISCHARGE"-type puns for the 2022 tabloid showdown.

Frayed Knot Nov 28 2021 03:40 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

One-time CY winner and NYY disappointment, Corey Kluber, crosses the AL East and signs with TBR

MFS62 Nov 28 2021 05:23 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Reportedly, Kris Bryant isn't in any hurry to sign. https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/mlb-world-reacts-to-sundays-kris-bryant-news?fbclid=IwAR1H4lu2PhonlM9KNezPMkxzkAG0iPwygxw-6RXxT286bO4EcqDBimMA980 Later

bmfc1 Nov 28 2021 07:21 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Kevin Gausman is off the board and headed to Toronto.

G-Fafif Nov 28 2021 07:36 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Five years, $110 million to the Gaus house. Yeah, that's a big ol' signing.

bmfc1 Nov 28 2021 07:45 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

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G-Fafif Nov 28 2021 07:47 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Gray's deal is reportedly for four years — a big ol' signing.

The Hot Corner Nov 28 2021 08:31 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

The free agent market is in high gear. The pitchers are going fast. Best make Stroman or Robbie Ray a solid offer. I think Cohen's infatuation with Max Scherzer means the Mets will only get one starter for the rotation (possibly none if Scherzer is adamant about remaining on the west coast).

G-Fafif Nov 29 2021 01:28 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Robbie Ray to the Mariners for five years. Steve Cohen could've grabbed him as a palate cleanser, but apparently you can't have everything.

Johnny Lunchbucket Nov 29 2021 02:55 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Corey Seager goes to the Rangers. Dodgers and NL are losing guys, this is encouraging

Frayed Knot Nov 29 2021 04:19 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

When I first heard about Semien & Seager signing with the Rangers my first reaction was to question whether either of them could skate ... and then I realized, 'Oh, THOSE Rangers'. So how 'bout Texas coughing up nearly half a billion for a spanking new middle infield? Between that and Robbie Ray heading to Seattle, it seems like maybe the two recent ALW also-rans smell opportunity given all those Houston FAs and Oakland losses (some of it to us)..

Edgy MD Dec 09 2021 01:02 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

MLB may be freezing transactions during their lockout, but that hasn't stopped KBO's Kiwoom Heroes from signing themselves a little Yasiel Puig. Rich Puig could not be reached for comment.

Centerfield Dec 09 2021 01:13 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Surprising. Puig is 31 years old, immensely talented and has a career .823 OPS. Shocking that no MLB team would take a flyer on him.

Edgy MD Dec 09 2021 01:26 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Well, somebody might have if the league hadn't been shut down. If this carries on, there may be a few more guys wishing they had taken the won.

Edgy MD Dec 13 2021 05:45 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Puig is also coming off a string of stateside sexual assault accusations, at least two of which were buried until quite recently.

Centerfield Dec 14 2021 12:29 PM Re: Big Ol’ Signings, 2021-22 Offseason

Edgy MD wrote: Puig is also coming off a string of stateside sexual assault accusations, at least two of which were buried until quite recently. Yikes. Well then that explains the lack of interest.