MLB OFFSEASON (Maybe soon???)

[RIPPA]

In another concession that the lockout is coming - MLB and MLBPA have agreed to move the tender deadline to Nov 30 (it was scheduled for Dec 2)

This will allow all the arb eligible players to know their status before the transaction freeze happens 

[odessasteps]

 

[RIPPA]

That reminds me because I don’t think it was mentioned - former Cleveland closer Doug Jones passed away

[BrianS81177]

Mariners acquired Adam Frazier from the Padres for a couple mid level prospects:

 

[RIPPA]

Okay - catching up on all the signings

Marcus Semien is going to the Rangers: 7 years, $175 million

Twins and Byron Buxton agreed to an extension: 7 years, $100 million

Corey Kluber is going to the Rays on a 1 year deal. $8 million that could go to $13 million based on incentives

Michael Wacha took a 1 year deal from Boston ($7 million)

And then there was the Mets who went shopping on Black Friday

Starling Marte: 4 years, $78 million

Mark Canha: 2 years, $26.5 million

Eduardo Escobar: 2 years, $20 million

[RIPPA]

And as soon as I hit post

 

[odessasteps]

I saw Scherzer was trending, but it was just people speculating.

[Death From Above]

Semien really gives zero shits about getting a ring huh

[Niners Fan in CT]

-Gausman to the Jays for 5 years/$110M

-Jon Gray appears to be headed to the Rangers

[RIPPA]

3 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said:

Jon Gray appears to be headed to the Rangers

4 years, $56 million 

[Dolfan in NYC]

16 hours ago, odessasteps said:

I saw Scherzer was trending, but it was just people speculating.

No longer speculating.  

Scherzer to the Metropolitans is apparently all but done, per multiple people.  (However, the last hour has them "in a holding pattern".  The Mets have apparently made the highest offer.  Some believe to be north of 40m per year.)  

[RIPPA]

The locals melting down over Max going to the Mets is making my morning

[RIPPA]

Scherzer's AAV is going to be roughly $43 million which will obliterate that record

[Death From Above]

He's also still getting $15 million a year from the Nationals? lmao what a life, man

[Tabe]

3 hours ago, RIPPA said:

The locals melting down over Max going to the Mets is making my morning

They're gonna feel different in 2023 when he's putting up a 4.63 ERA.

[John from Cincinnati]

Robbie Ray to the Mariners. Five years, $115 million. 

[RIPPA]

It really does seem like the normal "heavy hitters" (NYY, LAD, Boston, etc) are perfectly willing to let everyone spend now, swoop in after the lockout ends and sign a bunch of dudes on one year deals and then take advantage of the new CBA next offseason.

(I fully expect after hitting submit - the Yanks or Dodgers will sign Corey Seager to a billion dollars)

[Raziel]

The Yanks aren't signing anyone unless they're slinging Chicken Buckets.

[BrianS81177]

7 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said:

Robbie Ray to the Mariners. Five years, $115 million. 

Has anyone seen my pants?

[RIPPA]

Just now, BrianS81177 said:

Has anyone seen my pants?

I am assuming Jerry Dipoto traded them

[John from Cincinnati]

Corey Seager signs with the Rangers. Ten years, $325 million. 

[RIPPA]

Oh yeah - people really need to pump the breaks on giving the Rangers all the rings

Not to mention try to roll with "potential greatest infields of all time"

[Raziel]

Waiting on the Yankees to start making moves...

 

[RIPPA]

I am totally fine with them waiting

I am also totally fine if they get around to non-tendering Gary Sanchez in the next 36 hours

[Raziel]

I'd be fine if there are actually moves to make come the new CBA.  It looks like teams with money *aren't* waiting for the lockout.  Or they think the CBA is going to be quick with the money they're spending.