Haase DFA.

Quiet.  Waiting out the market for that 38 year old lightning in a bottle

Nice article from Kluber in the Players Tribune today

Haase traded to Detroit for "cash".

posted by Gardens35

Haase traded to Detroit for "cash".

 

I thought Norm retired.  ;-)

I think I read about him here on the OC 1986 Dead Pool thread.

Tribe signs all arbitration eligible players... now that the unknown contracts are established, time to go out and get that big bat for the Outfield! LOL.

in other words, what Verbal Kint said three posts ago... waiting out the market for this years attempt to catch lightning in a bottle.

posted by HitsRus

Tribe signs all arbitration eligible players... now that the unknown contracts are established, time to go out and get that big bat for the Outfield! LOL.

in other words, what Verbal Kint said three posts ago... waiting out the market for this years attempt to catch lightning in a bottle.

 

At this point, I'd like to see them resign Puig. It seems to make sense for both sides. He is better than most of the question marks that we have for outfielders, and Puig didn't get offered the big contracts that he expected from bigger markets.

Yes, get Puig.  Now. 

Puig was projected to be 1 year, 8M

He hit 2 HR in 49 games with Cleveland last year

posted by Verbal Kint

Puig was projected to be 1 year, 8M

 

He hit 2 HR in 49 games with Cleveland last year

Which is the perfect storm ... his market value is down,  but he has a huge upside.  Go get him, Mike!

posted by Verbal Kint

 

He hit 2 HR in 49 games with Cleveland last year

He did bat .297, though. 

posted by BRF

He did bat .297, though. 

And played inredible defense

posted by Laley23

And played inredible defense

Team and fans loved him in the clubhouse

posted by Laley23

And played inredible defense

Indeed. 

ESPN has posted an article that projects Visquel elected in 2025.  Currently at 48% reported, expected near 50%, should gain votes slowly over the next few years.

posted by Verbal Kint

ESPN has posted an article that projects Visquel elected in 2025.  Currently at 48% reported, expected near 50%, should gain votes slowly over the next few years.

Yep, O is trending in the right direction from the start. Might take a down year to get him over the hump, but I expect it will happen.

Omar got 52.6%, and in only his 3rd year. He is going to get in, which is a shock to me — but deserved imo. I’ll predict when the steroid guys are off the ballot (Bonds/Clemens/Sosa) and Schilling (may get in next year) he gets it. I think that would put it at 2023? Don’t see 10 guys being ahead of him at that point, especially with weak additions next year. 

Omar deserves to be in the HOF.

Braves get former  Cardinals OF Marcell Ozuna.

Twins sign 3B Josh Donaldson in 4 year deal.

Tribe concentrates effort on Tribe Fest 2020!.... party on dudes!

posted by Laley23

Omar got 52.6%, and in only his 3rd year. He is going to get in, which is a shock to me — but deserved imo. I’ll predict when the steroid guys are off the ballot (Bonds/Clemens/Sosa) and Schilling (may get in next year) he gets it. I think that would put it at 2023? Don’t see 10 guys being ahead of him at that point, especially with weak additions next year. 

2023 is a weak year for first year guys, Cheater Beltran will not get much love, Ortiz will be second year on ballot, also suspect.  

2022 is the last year year for the big four cheaters: Bonds, Schilling, Clemens, Sosa

Could be perfect storm for the greatest defensive shortstop ever.

Schilling a PED user? I thought he called players out for that?

I dont think Schilling is. He wouldnt be at 70% when others are so far down, imo. But maybe I missed something.

I was incorrect, he was never found to have used.  I think I bundled him in since he was at the congress testimony with Palmerio & McGwire. 

He is just not well liked.

posted by HitsRus

Schilling a PED user? I thought he called players out for that?

I say he was

Saw where Francisco L is now on the Phillies

Liriano