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MLB 2018-19 Offseason Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Elliotte Friedman, Oct 4, 2018.

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  1. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    I don't think age is the real concern with Paxton. The guy just can't stay healthy. Maybe he has a healthy, dominant season in him, but the odds seem to be against it based on what we've seen to this point in his career.

    I thought it was more of a win-now move. If you are only considering the 2019 season, I would much rather have Paxton than Sheffield.
     
    outofplace, Nov 21, 2018
    #181
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  2. bigpern23

    bigpern23 Well-Known Member

    Kaprielian was also injured at the time (he hadn't pitched since 2016 before playing an instructional league game in October), as was Dustin Fowler.

    I'll only say that while Cashman hasn't had any success in bringing over a difference-making pitcher in a trade, he also hasn't given away anyone of note, to date (jury is still out, obviously, on Fowler, Kaprielian and Mateo).
     
    bigpern23, Nov 21, 2018
    #182
  3. Twirling Time

    Twirling Time Well-Known Member

    Um, Brooks Robinson might have something to say about that. Don't just go off of the first thing that pops up on Google Philly.
     
    Twirling Time, Nov 21, 2018
    #183
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  4. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Brooks is Top 10, but he was a below-average offensive player for probably a third of his career. He's not quite at the level of the others I mentioned in my opinion.
     
    Steak Snabler, Nov 21, 2018
    #184
  5. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    Schmidt is my personal baseball hero, so bias should be noted, but this is not close. Third base is a power position, and nobody is near him in that regard, PLUS he was a perennial Gold Glove.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Nov 22, 2018
    #185
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  6. John B. Foster

    John B. Foster Well-Known Member

    1. Mike Schmidt
    2. Eddie Mathews
    3. George Brett
    4. Wade Boggs
    5. Adrian Beltre
    6. Chipper Jones
    7. Brooks Robinson
    8. Scott Rolen
    9. Ron Santo
    10. Home Run Baker
     
    John B. Foster, Nov 22, 2018
    #186
  7. Elliotte Friedman

    Elliotte Friedman Moderator Staff Member

    11) Rance Mulliniks...I will not hear any argument against
     
    Elliotte Friedman, Nov 22, 2018
    #187
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  8. John B. Foster

    John B. Foster Well-Known Member

    He is up there for best mustache that is for sure.

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    John B. Foster, Nov 22, 2018
    #188
  9. Huggy

    Huggy Well-Known Member

    11a. Garth Iorg
     
    Huggy, Nov 22, 2018
    #189
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  10. TigerVols

    TigerVols Well-Known Member

    So that’s where Napoleon Dynamite’s brother ended up.
     
    TigerVols, Nov 22, 2018
    #190
  11. JC

    JC Well-Known Member

    12) Garth Iorg
     
    JC, Nov 22, 2018
    #191
  12. Vombatus

    Vombatus Well-Known Member

    Man... how to screw up low hanging fruit.
     
    Vombatus, Nov 22, 2018
    #192
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