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Jason,
The Nats have me a bit confused in regard to Taylor. He had a decent year in 2015, his first full year, showed some pop with the bat and a good glove in CF. He is young and cheap (at the moment), and seems to have a good future, yet the Nats don't seem too thrilled with him. I can only assume it has something to do with his low BA, OBP, and the high number of strikeouts, seemingly all normal numbers for a kid learning the big leagues. Could be the Nats feel they rushed Taylor and he could use more seasoning at the minor league level or maybe they just don't feel he is the answer in CF. I like Taylor and would be sorry to see him squeezed out. -- Al
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I only saw Taylor play once, he has all the tools to be a good player and I personally think they should stick with what they have.
In recent years the Nats have been in the headlines for their free agent signings only to go nowhere in the playoffs. Maybe this will be the year when they don't sign anyone yet they get to the World Series.
In recent years the Nats have been in the headlines for their free agent signings only to go nowhere in the playoffs. Maybe this will be the year when they don't sign anyone yet they get to the World Series.
I can always hope.:rolleyes2: Too many question marks at the moment in terms of the closer (Papelbon or ?), and even the starting pitching where #4 and #5 are penciled in but are far from sure bets. It has been an odd off season for the Nats, seemingly fixing what isn't broken and letting former key players walk through FA without any real attempt to keep them. Beats me. -- Al
That is a pretty generous offer by the Nats. It surprises me, but the Lerner's always seem to be surprising me. The opt-out contract seems a no-lose situation for the player and it makes sense that Cespedes may prefer that. Like I said earlier, I'm not sure how Cespedes would have fit with the Nats, short of blowing up the current OF set-up and possibly causing clubhouse problems. -- Al
Plus, the celebrity spotlight is brighter in NY, unless you happen to be a politician.:rolleyes2: -- Al
ESPN reporting that the O's don't want to give up a first round pick to sign Gallardo, haven't made an offer to Fister, and don't think Lee is ready to pitch, so no movement on adding a starting pitcher, so far. Still interested in trading for one, but for who and at what cost? Sure hope the O's get off the pot and get that starter or it might be a long season, even with Davis. -- Al
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The Yankees said they "may" honor Ortiz, as this is his last year. Listening to the radio this afternoon, Yankee fans are outraged. The thinking going is that if you're not going to honor Arod for hitting 600 HRs, why honor another steroid user.
My prediction is that there won't be any day or whatever for Ortiz. I just think the outrcry will be too loud.
My prediction is that there won't be any day or whatever for Ortiz. I just think the outrcry will be too loud.
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This guy is willing to take a three year deal to stay in New York, with a one year opt out? The Yankees would be nuts not to snap him up. If he opts out, that means he had an even better season than last year, probably propelling the team to the playoffs. Three years means no downside for the team, like there is with a 5+ year deal. I good hitter for power and average, with one of the best outfield arms in the game? Plus it lets the Yankees trade Gardner for a young pitching prospect, something they need. There is really very little downside here. I can't believe its true that he's considering a three year deal.
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If the other teams honor Ortiz, the Yankees will. They will not let themselves look petty. Besides, the Red Sox organization and fans honored Mariano and Derek, so we owe them one.
If he is a clean player, his career would warrant a farewell tour, particularly as he led the Red Sox to their only three championships in generations. His name was on the same list A-Rods was on, so it is hard to believe he is clean, but like Andy Pettitte, he is very well liked, so the media has given him a pass. If I'm at the game, and the Yankees honor Ortiz, I will stand up and cheer for him, and be thankful he will not hit any more clutch homers.
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From what I have heard, the Mets offered him a three year deal; they don't want to do five. According to the Daily News, the Yankees don't appear to be interested. Cespedes appears to prefer NY (the city) because of the Latin culture there.
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Exactly.
The Sox honored Rivera and Jeter their last trips to Fenway, so the Yankees are doing the same with Ortiz.
I don't get why Yankees fans are "outraged" over the planned honoring; like Louis said, they should be happy he won't be hitting anymore rockets to right field off of them any longer (starting in 2017).........................
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I hope for the Mets sake its true and he resigns with them on a three year deal. The Yanks are pretty set in the outfield, but as good as Cespedes is, if he really is considering a 3 year deal, I would think Cashman would have to at least give it some thought.
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Mets have signed Cespedes to a three year $75 million contract, with a one year opt out. Basically, a one year deal. If he does well, he will opt out as next year's free agent class for outfielders is not as good this year and he could cleanup.
Good. He's a better fit for the Mets and he gets mo' money than the Nats offered per year. Anyway, another FA shuns the Nats. Must be something in the water.:rolleyes2: -- Al
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With Pitchers and catchers set to report in about 2 weeks there are still a number of good free agents without a team. Someone has to want Dexter Fowler, I just read that there are only 3 center fielders in the last five years with OBPs above .365: Mike Trout, Andrew McCutchen, and Fowler. Pretty good company and I am amazed he has not already been signed.