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Tim Dierkes

2:48

I think in a few cases, we're writing off 2020, like not giving JBJ too much credit. But for a Trevor Bauer it made a world of difference.

Steve Adams

2:48

Ah right. Dick Monfort and his interpolations.

Connor Byrne

2:48

yes, agreed

Tim Dierkes

2:48

I think recency matters a lot, which is why Marcus Semien will be looking at some pretty weak offers.

Connor Byrne

2:48

Semien got here a year too late

Falvey

2:49

Is Mr Roctober a staff member and that is why you answer all his questions?

Steve Adams

2:49

Meanwhile, Greg Holland closing the year with 13 scoreless IP and an 18-to-1 K/BB ratio ... that's pretty darn nice looking given his track record and the receny

It fluctuates.

Tim Dierkes

2:49

I guess the dude just asks good questions! The one you asked about Nelson Cruz and two years, we already covered.

Doug

2:49

What do you forsee the Halos attempting? And accomplishing?

Steve Adams

2:49

Mr. Roctober is actually Jeff Todd. We've been found out!

Connor Byrne

2:49

they'll be in on Bauer, we think

Tim Dierkes

2:50

Angels need to figure out SS, add a good SP, supplement the bullpen.

Connor Byrne

2:50

I like the LeMahieu fit. You could just put Fletcher at SS

Gregorius is probably a reasonable target

A’s fan

2:50

With Chad Pinder’s strong post-season play, do you see the A’s handing him the 2nd Base Job next season? Or do they try to resign Tommy LaStella?

Steve Adams

2:50

Stroman to Halos works for me.

Connor Byrne

2:50

yes to Stroman

Steve Adams

2:51

I see I think Pinder is a non-tender candidate.

Tim Dierkes

2:51

Tony Kemp is still an option for the A's I guess. TLS is in their price range if they want to spring for 2/12 or whatever.

Connor Byrne

2:51

i think we have La Stella around 2/12, which is reasonable for most teams. You never know with the A's. The bigger question is do they QO Hendricks, Semien or neither?

Tim Dierkes

2:51

Let's make our picks on that. You first Connor

Steve Adams

2:51

Why give him a raise based on 21 PAs when you have 431 PAs from 2019-20 that say .239/.291/.413?

Connor Byrne

2:51

Hendriks for me

Tim Dierkes

2:52

Same

Steve Adams

2:52

I don't think they QO Hendriks.

On the fence on Semien. I lean neither.

SteveM

2:52

Is Jake Odorizzi better off taking a one year deal from the TWINS for whatever to build up his value for next year's FA run? I think Minnesota would like him to stay.

Steve Adams

2:52

This team had to be shamed into paying its minor leaguers $400/week -- and they're now going to offer $19MM to a reliever?

Connor Byrne

2:53

and he's 32 (or soon to be), and was outrighted 2 years ago, so it's not a bad point

Tim Dierkes

2:53

Odorizzi is one of the many one-year deal SPs out there. A return to the Twins is reasonable enough to me. I guess it was a frustrating year Steve?

Steve Adams

2:53

He pitched like 13 IP, but the Twins liked him enough to offer 17.8 this time las year.

Bds

2:53

2021 seems like a good year for a team who has deep pockets to just go crazy.and take advantage of weaker market. Do you see any team going that way?

Steve Adams

2:53

I think if they offer him 4-6MM and incentives, sure, it makes sense for him.

Tim Dierkes

2:54

The Mets are a good candidate for that approach.

Connor Byrne

2:54

maybe the Mets because of Steve Cohen

there you go, Tim

Tim Dierkes

2:54

Any team that has the cash flow to think long-term can probably get some bargains.

Steve Adams

2:54

I also think the Yankees are in good position if they want to do that

and the Blue Jays, too, actually.

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