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Jeffrey Todd
3:33
It's going to be the same cost as it would be to sign anywhere else, in all likelihood. He's going to be fun to predict. Price point is rising. There's a case for 4 years on the Zobrist model, though the market has skewed shorter recently and I feel like JD is the type who'll want an elite salary even if it means a shorter contract.
For now, let's do a poll on that, on the assumption he gets 3 years.
3:34
Predict JD guarantee on 3-year deal
30-45 (8.7% | 45 votes)
 
45-60 (33.1% | 172 votes)
 
60-75 (39% | 203 votes)
 
75-90 (16.7% | 87 votes)
 
90+ (2.5% | 13 votes)
 
Total Votes: 520
Mykaela L
3:37
Who would you consider the favorite for the Cy Young? deGrom and Scherzer have to be the favorites, but Ryu and Soroka among others are also solid choices
Jeffrey Todd
3:37
It is a close one. Definitely possible that a big game or two down the stretch will nudge this one in a certain direction. Another good poll, though!
NL Cy favorite
Soroka (14.8% | 74 votes)
 
Ryu (18.2% | 91 votes)
 
deGrom (27% | 135 votes)
 
Scherzer (40% | 200 votes)
 
Total Votes: 500
3:38
Re Donaldson ... it's a tough question, really. Rendon is on the market as well. The injury history is worrisome. But he's still so good. I think I might be moving into the 75-90 tier, personally.
Justin Case
3:38
Will the Mariners trade Haniger this offseason?
Jeffrey Todd
3:39
Not after the season he had, no.
Cubs fan
3:39
I'm not saying Nico Hoerner for MVP. I am saying the Cubs might want to leave a spot at 2nd that he can compete for next year
Jeffrey Todd
3:39
Wasn't picking on you for the question. Sorry if it came across that way. I think he'll be considered a part of the picture. But I'm not sure he'll be a favorite to break camp.
3:40
Now this is a good observation:
@SLGreenberg
I see Nico Hoerner’s face and just want to tell him: “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.” #Cubs
John Ryan
3:41
Should the Rangers throw money at Rendon to hold down 3rd in the new stadium for the next 5 years or spread that money on 2 or 3 positions instead?
Jeffrey Todd
3:42
Well he is a Texas guy. Maybe there's an angle where they get a bit of a deal on him. Generally, though, I would be inclined to exercise greater caution. Lots of questions on that roster and whiffing on a huge FA signing would be a big problem.
By the way, I am finding myself a bit confused at where Rendon contract expectations seem to be heading.
3:43
Lots of suggestions of Arenado+ ... which, yikes. He's significantly older. And the Arenado deal came in higher than I personally had expected based upon other market developments. I agree with John Ryan above that it'll likely be a 5 (maybe 6) year deal. Big money for sure, but not the 230 or whatever in new money that Nolan got.
Mark L.
3:44
Wow, Anthony Rendon screwed up my chances to low ball him with deferred money, huh?
Jeffrey Todd
3:44
Not sure what happened there, but the Nats missed a chance, yeah.
Diehard Dodger Fan
3:45
I'm starting to get the ugly feeling that once again my Dodgers are built for the long-haul, but not a short series against a quality playoff team.  Their use of the 40-man roster is 2nd to none, but I don't see their starting pitching matching up against the likes of the Astros.  Please tell me  I'm wrong . . . .
Jeffrey Todd
3:45
They have managed to win quite a few postseason series in recent years, no?
Nats haven't, despite having awesome rotations. Shrug.
3:46
I would be feeling pretty good about the way the team is being run (TV deal notwithstanding).
rocky road
3:48
have the rockies given up on brendon rodgers?they didnt give him much of a chance when they brought him up and now hes hurt
Jeffrey Todd
3:48
They were still trying to claw back into contention and he was struggling. I doubt they've given up on him. He'd probably be getting loads of time right now if he wasn't hurt.
Chris
3:49
Seriously, overstated Jays? Will jays be players in free agency? Same guy gets the same question asked and answered in numerous chats in a row now.
Jeffrey Todd
3:49
I haven't even done a chat in some time ... I have no idea who asked the question.
Bryan
3:50
Odds the DBacks don't do a full tear down after their late season surge?
Jeffrey Todd
3:50
They were never angling for a full tear-down. Point was to transition some aspects of the roster while remaining competitive.
Dudley
3:51
You gotta think Syndergard is a goner. Who you think goes after him? What can the Mets expect bac.
Jeffrey Todd
3:51
I'm not sure about that. They will talk, but you can't just move him for whatever you can get. Has to make sense.
Cole Hamels
3:53
Do I get a QO? Will I accept it?
Jeffrey Todd
3:53
Nah
The Big Aristotle
3:53
Where have all the chats gone? Other than your fairly regular ones, and Polishuk's, there has been only one with Byrne and Jeff Todd has disappeared.
Jeffrey Todd
3:54
I AM JEFF TODD
What happened is that my usual time slot on Thursday got messed with due to other scheduling changes, and I have not managed to get a new time slot embedded into my feeble old man brain.
3:55
We will get it sorted and get back into a consistent place again.
(Oh, and today ... I took the chat slot usually occupied by Steve because he was busy. He'll chat later this week.)
Buddy
3:55
"Dallas" or "Dynasty"?
Jeffrey Todd
3:55
Cheers
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