It has been a miserable December so far. The trip out was painful, then having to go to the hospital and end up getting surgery was worse. But there was a silver lining. The Dodgers extended Edman, signed Snell and Conforto and are starting to assemble next year’s roster.
I had a feeling that Kike would not be back, and I still do. Hudson and Kiermaier retired. Logue signed overseas, Lipcius cut loose. I am holding out hope for Teo, I really like the guy. I doubt AF would pivot to Santander because he has a QO. AF does not want to lose international money. Only 1 roster spot left. Some second tier OF’s who have been mentioned are falling off of the board.
One big surprise was Rancho being sold, and the new low A team will be in a brand-new ballpark in Ontario. Guys like Profar, Canha, Hays, Winker, Grichuk are all out there. One who intrigues me a lot, Dylan Carlson. Only 26 years old.
I am sure AF will have a surprise or two for us. But for now, I am just glad I can get back on my computer. I am still hoping they get at least one good starting pitcher and a solid hitting RF.
I am less sure Teo comes back, but not totally thrilled with some of the replacements Rosenthal suggested. Suzuki would be my first choice. I cannot stand Profar. But whatever AF decides, I am down with.
Welcome back, Bear. It is an early Christmas present.
I wanted to get Bear’s post published ASAP. Per Phil Jones request, I will have my post of the Cohen Tax published tomorrow.
Glad your back Bear !
Merry Christmas !!
Prayers for healing !!!
Hey Bear. Glad to here you are feeling somewhat better and are on the road to recovery. Hang in there.
I too think AF probably has somethings cooking and some surprises up his sleeve.
Welcome back Bear. Glad that you are healing
Oh a outfield of Conforto in leftfield and Edman in Centerfield and Dylan Carlson in right field doesn’t seem to strike fear in other teams. Now hear me out wouldn’t it be better to go like this Conforto leftfield Edman Centerfield and Mookie Betts in rightfield with Muncy at thirdbase Bichette at shortstop and Lux at second base and Freeman at first with will smith at Catcher now that sounds like a LA Dodgers team with Ohtani Dh and pitching if AF does any moves it woild be to trade for bichette and get an every day shortstop and then Rojas edman or lux can play second base and all you have to do is send Mookie back to rightfield all to make your outfield better then a Conforto edman Carlson outfield.
Ain’t happening. Mookie is not going back to the outfield frankly because he doesn’t WANT to AND because I feel certain it sticks in his craw that people think he coudn’t handle shortstop. Bichette ain’t getting traded to the Dodgers….at least not before the trade deadline.
Bradley – yes, it would be better. But I still anticipate further moves will be made to address this issue.
Where did the name Dylan Carlson come from? Is he rumored to be either on the block or favoured by the Dodgers?
Did I miss something?
I think he’s a free agent. He had a very good rookie season in ’21 for the Cards, but it’s been downhill since, including a .564 OPS last season.
Maybe a minor-league contract?
I’m warming to the idea of Seiya Suzuki if Teo moves on.
What would the Cubs want?
In 2020, Keekay signed a $5.9m deal with us. The next offseason he signed a 2y/$14m contract with Boston, eventually getting a $10m third year added, halfway through which was traded back here. He then signed a $4m deal for 2024.
He’s a great guy to have on the team. I’d want him back for one year.
Score another one for the Trade Value Simulator WRT the Jesus Lazardo trade:
Phillies $22.7
Marlins $23.1