2016 MLB Thread

• sportswizuhrd

  Azubuike24;1805218 wrote:Sounds like Bruce to the Mets is the most likely. Of course it is. The Mets have nothing in-terms of prospects. Rumors of a Beede/Fox deal from the Giants sounded amazing for Bruce. Also sounds like if the Reds deal with the Mets, they are trying very much so to get a Bruce for Conforto swap, which would be a great deal for Cincy.
  
  Knowing Walt Jocketty, he will end up with a deal that leaves people wondering what he's doing...again.

  
  Nimmo was one of the names I saw in a possible deal for Bruce. He was also mentioned in a deal for Lucroy. They might want to keep Conforto just in case Cespedes walks. If they lose Cespedes and trade Conforto, that leaves them with Bruce and Granderson. The options in FA for LF are pretty thin too.
• Azubuike24

  

  Sounds like Bruce to the Mets is the most likely. Of course it is. The Mets have nothing in-terms of prospects. Rumors of a Beede/Fox deal from the Giants sounded amazing for Bruce. Also sounds like if the Reds deal with the Mets, they are trying very much so to get a Bruce for Conforto swap, which would be a great deal for Cincy.
  
  Knowing Walt Jocketty, he will end up with a deal that leaves people wondering what he's doing...again.
• SportsAndLady

  

  I've heard the Mets were not a possibility for Bruce because of Granderson.
  
  I've heard the Giants are most likely.
  
  Who the fuck knows.
• Ironman92

  

  Granderson getting long in the tooth
• Ironman92

  

  Jay Bruce is going to the Mets
• Azubuike24

  

  Sounds that way.
  
  Prepare to be disappointed. The Mets don't have a single top 100 prospect. They are ranked in the bottom 5 of almost all farm system rankings.
• Azubuike24

  

  Jay Bruce has been traded to the New York Mets, for OF Brandon Nimmo & two other prospects. Names not released yet. Becomes official soon.
  
  Nimmo is a current version of Nick Markakis. Projects as a 4th OF with only a solid eye. No power in the minor leagues, career OPS under .800 with a .385 OPS.
  
  Very, very disappointing.
• Azubuike24

  

  At this stage, I think what we see is what we get with Brandon Nimmo. He’ll draw some walks and play quality outfield defense, but I’m growing doubtful about the power development and his platoon splits remain troublesome, if not as bad as they were a couple of years ago. He’s gained 20 pounds of size and strength since high school with little appreciable change in in-game power due to the way his swing works. Messing with his swing mechanics or overall approach could cause more trouble than it is worth. His rating continues to hover in the lower range of the Bs as a guy who can be a fine role player but probably not a first-division starter. Grade B-.
• Ironman92

  

  Azubuike24;1805236 wrote:Jay Bruce has been traded to the New York Mets, for OF Brandon Nimmo & two other prospects. Names not released yet. Becomes official soon.
  
  Nimmo is a current version of Nick Markakis. Projects as a 4th OF with only a solid eye. No power in the minor leagues, career OPS under .800 with a .385 OPS.
  
  Very, very disappointing.

  Maybe Markakis tools and grades but he ain't getting no 1700 hits over the next decade.
• Azubuike24

  

  The current version of Markakis, who will hit 5 HR.
  
  The old Markakis that could hit 15 with 30-40 doubles and a .350+ OBP? Great. The current version shouldn't be a major league starter.
• Ironman92

  

  I didn't see the word "current"...but then you put a career .380 OPS. Was that supposed to be slugging % or on base %?
• SnotBubbles

  

  Maybe I'm spoiled by the prospects/players that the Cubs received when they sold off to rebuild; but I am extremely under impressed by what the Reds have gotten in return.
  
  Here are some of the Cubs' highlights in their rebuild. I'm not including some of the prospects that aren't up yet or didn't pan out. Seems like the Reds should be getting more in return (but then again maybe it's too early to tell).
  
  2012:
  Traded Ryan Dempster to TEX for Kyle Hendricks (currently the Cubs SP with the lowest ERA)
  Traded Andrew Cashner to SD for Anthony Rizzo (not much needs to be said about this)
  
  2013:
  Traded Scott Feldman and Steve Clevenger to BAL for Jake Arrieta (Cy Young Winning Pitcher) and Pedro Strop (one of the best set-up men in the business)
  Traded Matt Garza to TEX for Carl Edwards Jr (one of the best young relievers in the Cubs BP) and Justin Grimm (another great long relief man in the Cubs BP)
  
  2014:
  Traded Jeff Samardzja and Jason Hammel (who re-signed with the Cubs after the season) for Addison Russell (all-star, starting shortstop) & Billy McKinney (part of what brought in Aroldis Champan).
  
  Mix in drafting Kris Bryant and Kyle Scwarber, and that's how you rebuild a team.
  
  Listen, I like the Reds and cheer for them when they're not playing the Cubs...but I just shake my head at how they have gone about rebuilding. Maybe I'm just spoiled by how well Theo & Jed did with CHC.
• Azubuike24

  

  It was meant to be OBP for Nimmo. Making his .790 OPS look less impressive. Herrera has far better power stats, despite not being projected as a power hitter.
  
  Snot, true. This was the case for a long time. When the big spending teams also figured out how to value young talent and build within, you then have all the leverage in the world to make deals in crunch time. See deals made by the Mets, Dodgers, Rangers, Cubs, etc. All have built very strong farm systems along with competitive teams, it allows them the flexibility to keep all of the guys they develop and hedge their bets on the prospects for guys others have developed, and now, can't afford.
  
  On the other hand, take a team like the Indians, or Pirates and Royals in past years. Strapped financially, they only have a few bullets to fire in a short window of time, and after that, they have to hope they hit on a lot more of the guys they choose to keep. If not, their competition window closes fast (like it appears to be doing for KC, and somewhat, Pittsburgh).
• Ironman92

  

  Rangers going for it
• Ironman92

  

  Uh...Stanton just hit a line drive 504 ft HR. Like a bladed 5 iron
• Ironman92

  

  Arod done...again press conference not an easy watch
• wildcats20

  

  A Rod is one of the biggest frauds in the history of sport. And he didn't even need to cheat. I have zero respect for him.
• Ironman92

  

  wildcats20;1806048 wrote:A Rod is one of the biggest frauds in the history of sport. And he didn't even need to cheat. I have zero respect for him.

  The only quality that can be respected is that he never argued or questioned the ump...in that aspect alone I wish more superstars emulated.
• Iliketurtles

  

  It's pretty fitting that the last big time steroid user would have his final game be on August 12th.
• Ironman92

  

  Uh...Manny Machado has had a decent 3 innings so far today
  
  3 HR and 7 RBI
• Ironman92

  

  Ichiro Suzuki...I applaud you.
  
  #3,000
• thavoice

  Ya see what Dan Dakich twittered about him this morning? Don't have the link but they showed in on Mike and Mike. It was dead on!

  wildcats20;1806048 wrote:A Rod is one of the biggest frauds in the history of sport. And he didn't even need to cheat. I have zero respect for him.

• Classyposter58

  

  Azubuike24;1805331 wrote:It was meant to be OBP for Nimmo. Making his .790 OPS look less impressive. Herrera has far better power stats, despite not being projected as a power hitter.
  
  Snot, true. This was the case for a long time. When the big spending teams also figured out how to value young talent and build within, you then have all the leverage in the world to make deals in crunch time. See deals made by the Mets, Dodgers, Rangers, Cubs, etc. All have built very strong farm systems along with competitive teams, it allows them the flexibility to keep all of the guys they develop and hedge their bets on the prospects for guys others have developed, and now, can't afford.
  
  On the other hand, take a team like the Indians, or Pirates and Royals in past years. Strapped financially, they only have a few bullets to fire in a short window of time, and after that, they have to hope they hit on a lot more of the guys they choose to keep. If not, their competition window closes fast (like it appears to be doing for KC, and somewhat, Pittsburgh).

  I think this has been one of the Tigers biggest hurdles to winning that WS. The farm system has been abysmal
• Ironman92

  

  Brandon Crawford coming up in the 14th inning
  
  He is 6 for 7 tonight so far
• Ironman92

  

  Brandon Crawford 7 for 8!