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Winter Meetings Live Blog, Day 3
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Dave Cameron
12:29
Yeah, I could see that.
But HOU in a position they don't need to take crazy risks.
They have the division title in their sights for the next 3-4 years. They can afford to let things play out a bit more.
stever20
12:30
how much do you think the Stanton trade to New York helps the Nats with resigning Harper?  Does it take New York completely out of the picture now(with them focusing on Machado)?
Dave Cameron
12:31
I don't think it helps the Nats that much. If NY decides they really want Harper, they could always trade Stanton to LAD next winter to clear the spot.
tommy lasagna
12:31
the dodgers biggest need is probably another starter right?  kershaw with back issues, hill with blisters, wood is extremely hot or cold.
Dave Cameron
12:32
Nah, their rotation is still very good.
Teams would kill for Kershaw/Hill/Maeda/Wood/Ryu/McCarthy with Buehler/Oaks hanging around.
stever20
12:33
heard someone on radio this morning(forget who) suggest that Baltimore may be smart to wait until June/July near the deadline and get a desperate team to make an offer.  Your thoughts?
Dave Cameron
12:33
Teams are more desperate now.
Plus if they trade him now, acquiring team can plan on a QO and some compensation, which goes away midseason.
Outta my way, Gyorkass
12:34
A trade for Ozuna means STL's probably out on Donaldson, right? I know they are two different positions to upgrade, but Mozeliak wouldn't put that big a dent in the STL farm to contend this year, would he?
Dave Cameron
12:34
Right
Lou
12:34
Would Yelich be a big improvement over Joc?
Dave Cameron
12:34
Yes
Jay
12:34
Thoughts on the rumored Ozuna deal? Flaherty, Alcantara + is a lot to give up for a guy with 2 years left on his deal. Would the Cardinals be better off pushing in more chips (or taking back more dead money) to land Yelich?
Dave Cameron
12:34
Yeah, it seems like an overpay to me.
12:35
But STL is in asset consolidation mode so they probably feel they have to overpay.
Joe
12:35
Do you like the Smyly's or Pineda's 2/10 deal better from the team perspective?
Dave Cameron
12:35
Pineda
Would love to see what he looks like in relief when he gets back at end of this year.
Rohan
12:36
If you're the Yankees, would you rather pay the price for 5 years of Fulmer or go for 2 years of Cole?
Dave Cameron
12:36
Cole, because he'll be much cheaper.
Zach
12:37
are you related to daz and mike
Dave Cameron
12:37
Yes, I definitely have that kind of natural athleticism.
Fat Matt
12:37
Would it be enough for the Yankees trade Frazier, Andujar and Ellsbury for Fulmer and then sign Moustakes?  Plan on piecing it together until Torres is ready.
Dave Cameron
12:38
You want the Tigers to trade their best asset for Frazier and Andujar as the return plus they have to take Ellsbury's deal?
I wouldn't even consider that without Ellsbury in there.
Uncle Rico
12:39
90% of your response suck.
Dave Cameron
12:39
Thank you!
Tina
12:40
Will the Sox give JD $200m?  What's your projection for his contract?
Dave Cameron
12:40
I doubt they go that high, but it's Dombrowski, so let's say 7/$180M or something.
CT
12:43
Any chance the Sox can dump Hanley's contract on someone with a prospect attached?
Dave Cameron
12:43
There are like 10 teams trying to move dead money right now. It's a crowded market.
Erik
12:44
If you're Harper or Machado next season, are you pushing for a super-long deal to set you for your career (12-15 years, even?), or are you pushing for a short-term deal at a very high AAV in order to sign a second lucrative free agent contract at about age 30?
Dave Cameron
12:45
I think teams will push longer deals to reduce the CBT calculation. The bidders will have to plan on being over the tax threshold for a while, so they'll be better off having the AAV at $35M than $45M.
Brandon M
12:45
Do you think a Greinke trade actually happens this winter?
Dave Cameron
12:45
No
Jerj Clooners
12:46
How many beers have to seen Eno consume so far?
Dave Cameron
12:47
Not that many, but we haven't been in the same places that much. I will note that, when we tried to give him a ride back to the hotel at midnight last night, he responded with "I can't, I'm having dinner." He then posted in our slack group at 3 am that he was lost and couldn't find his way around.
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