Phillies

MDS · December 02, 2019, 09:25:58 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 02, 2019, 08:42:24 PM
I read they have $47m to spend - true?

they are around 130 million now (they might be able to recoup some money with robertson insurance) and 200 is the luxury tax number. you want to be under that in order to take on contracts over the course of the year. so getting to opening day 180/190 makes sense.

PhillyPhreak54 · December 02, 2019, 09:35:15 PM

Treinen was non tendered by Oakland

Rendon met with Rangers people today

PhillyPhreak54 · December 04, 2019, 11:36:51 AM

Zack Wheeler eh? Seems they're hot after him.

MDS · December 04, 2019, 11:56:27 AM

im not in love with this, for one reason:

4.04 era, 1.48 whip vs. atl
5.01 era, 1.49 whip vs. dc

hes got really good numbers against random bad teams and amazing numbers vs. the marlins, though. i had him in fantasy the last 2 years. hes fine. hes solid. there are injury concerns and is he going to throw 100 in 3 years? if youre giving him 20 aav, just pay up and give cole 30-35 aav.

PhillyPhreak54 · December 04, 2019, 12:36:19 PM

I agree.

On another note; Hamels, who wanted to come back, signed with the Braves.

QB Eagles · December 04, 2019, 01:49:22 PM

If they don't feel confident they can get Cole or Stras, this is the tier of guy they have to land to not look like complete chumps.

Could easily see the Phils signing him and watching him rapidly turn into a Nick Pivetta type though.

SD · December 04, 2019, 02:49:35 PM

5 years $120 million for Wheeler. Like his stuff but that price is absurd for a non ace.

ice grillin you · December 04, 2019, 03:11:50 PM

QuoteWhiteSox's offer to Wheeler was for MORE than the $118M he will receive from the Phillies, sources tell The Athletic. Wheeler's wife is from New Jersey, and that proximity was an important consideration in his decision.

PhillyPhreak54 · December 04, 2019, 03:20:41 PM

https://twitter.com/johnstolnis/status/1202320948369727489 21

And yes I fully expect him to be the $20m version of Pivetta

ice grillin you · December 04, 2019, 03:22:10 PM

the good is he cant possibly be worse than arrietta

the bad is hes not good

Don Ho · December 04, 2019, 04:08:28 PM

So just in case he sucks in two years ala Arrietta - "I hate this move, he sucks!"

So just in case he's good - "I love this move, he's great!"

There, my ass is covered.

Rome · December 04, 2019, 05:27:28 PM

I have no idea if this is good or bad. I hope it's good. I have nothing else to say.

Geowhizzer · December 04, 2019, 05:50:05 PM

It's the Phillies... deep in your heart, you already know.

Geowhizzer · December 04, 2019, 06:28:20 PM

Wheeler for 5 years, $118 according to NBC Sports Philly

https://twitter.com/NBCSPhilly/status/1202311319862558728

Rome · December 04, 2019, 06:41:00 PM

Quote from: Geowhizzer on December 04, 2019, 05:50:05 PM
It's the Phillies... deep in your heart, you already know.

Well yeah, kinda.

I mean I expect his arm to fall off just after he finishes signing the deal, but I've read a bit about the situation and he looks promising.

Maybe it'll work out?

http://www.espn.com/mlb/freeagents/_/type/ranked

He was the fourth rated FA in the class. I am legit surprised he was that high.