Per ESPN Jim Bowden: "They [Nats] should have expanded that [Eaton] deal to get Robertson, because now it's almost impossible for them to land Robertson without including top prospect outfielder Victor Robles -- which they are not going to do. " Does Robertson really have that much value? Can he actually swing a top 10 prospect? Even if ChiSox eat half his contract I think that's a stretch.
And it shouldn't even make a difference because expanding the previous move, following along these lines, would've cost Robles anyway!
Do you expect Sale to have the kind of first-year blues in Boston that guys like Porcello and Hanley have suffered? I personally think Sale's fiery nature might make him a bit more resistant to the pressure and he might be able to come into Boston and light it up on arrival. I know the idea of media/pressure is hard to quantify, but what do you expect from Sale in his first year in Boston?
Chances the Cards can win the Central? Not sold on Chicago's rotation.
How do you kill and butcher an elk? Hell if I know!
Do the A's have any moves left?
Better $1 fantasy keeper: Joey Gallo or Julio Urias?
If you had to pick one Mariners MiLBer to become part of the 2017 M's starting rotation, who would it be?
Who do you see getting the final 2 rotation spots in St. Louis between Wacha, Reyes, Weaver, and Lynn? Who goes to the pen and who gets optioned?
What do you think the price is for Jason Hammel and why doesn't Jerry seem to want him?
Will there be more serious talks of a new A's stadium if the Raiders get approval to leave?
So I'd like to acknowledge, first, that I am not an expert on these matters, but my suspicion is that, yes, the Raiders leaving makes it that much easier for the A's to get their new ballpark. I'd expect them in such a new stadium within, say, six years?
Heard your recent Effectively Wild podcast: just look to recent Orioles game played in totally empty stadium as weirdest possible scenario for playing a game. Apologies to your Ash choice.
Keon Broxton's been on my mind lately, so I guess we have something in common. BP Milwaukee published a piece the same day as yours about a game where all of his batted balls were over 100-mph in EV. Exciting stuff! Even so, his second half was propped up by a .425 BABIP. What do you think is a realistic offensive projection for him in 2017?
The Dodgers have reportedly asked the Rangers about Profar. What would a fair return be? Brock Stewart?
What does a Mookie Betts extension look like? years/dollars?