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1. I agree with a lot of what you’re putting down today Mark. You must have gotten you meds right for a change.
   I usually stay away from trade suggestions on this site because of all the prospect huggers thinking their mid-level farmhands are the second coming of Tony Gwynn.
   I find it hilarious that you lambasted me around the trade deadline for wanting to go after Hand, you said that wouldn’t happen because the Indians were going to get Carrasco and Kluber back in a couple of weeks. Now, you don’t think Kluber will be good next year?
   No risk, no reward. You have to give up something to get something.
   You don’t see how the team gets better with Kluber, Betts and Rendon? You must not have your glasses on. Adding two MVPs in their primes and an Ace certainly won’t make the team worse!
   Moving Along…
   Seager – I agree. It makes no sense to trade him for a more expensive shortstop with the same amount of team control.
   Betts – I’ll take him even if it’s only for a year.
   Joc Pederson – Sell high. I’d rather have Verdugo out there every day than deal with teams stacking lefties to cool Joc for another season. But, I would rather have Betts for 1 year, than Verdugo for the remainder of his control.
   Ryu and Hill – I loved those guys, but time to move on. I would consider Ryu if he was going to come back on a team friendly deal. I’m done will Hill unless he wants to be a reliever on a one year deal.
   Castellanos – I’d rather have Pollock than Casty. I wonder how much you’ve actually seen him play, because he’s a bad outfielder and he won’t play 1B. DH is in his immediate future.
   Back to Kluber – You want to trade Maeda, CT3 and Joc for him, but not Gonsolin, Verdugo and Joc? So, you would trade for him after all. Contradicted in your own words and like I said, you just don’t like my suggestion because Verdugo is in there. Fine, if you can get that deal done, I’m all for it. But, I still don’t mind giving up Gonso, Dugo and Joc for him.
   Urias – I totally agree, in fact, I think he can be as good or better than Bueller. But, the Dodgers screwed him by not building him up to 120-130 innings.
   You can do a lot worse than a post-season rotation of Bueller, Urias, Kershaw and May. But, Kluber would be a great insurance policy.

   1. #1 – I take some vitamins, but no prescription meds.

      #2 – I would like the Cy Young version of Kluber, but there are no guarantees. That’s what gives me pause.

      #3 – I do not like to give up 5 years of control for a one -year rental, especially if the player with 5 years of control might be a star.

      #4- Not all prospects are the next Tony Gwynn, but a couple are Gwynn-esque (Verdugo and Ruiz) and the Dodgers have a bounty of good ones right about now. I would have to go back to the late 70’s to rival it.

      #5 – I have watched Castellanos a lot – at 3B and RF. I purpose to play him in LF where I think he would be much better.

      The Athletic had a piece on him:

      https://theathletic.com/1018280/2019/06/10/nicholas-castellanos-opens-up-on-his-defensive-development-i-dont-know-what-easy-is/

      Here are a couple of quotes I read that resonated with me:

      Interviewing Castellanos, though, is a little bit different from interviewing most players. He is the son of a distinguished doctor, highly intelligent in his own right. He doesn’t tolerate fools, and he can sniff out phoniness in a heartbeat. Castellanos has lived a lot of life in these past few years — he cared for his father during a cancer scare. He got married and divorced. He’s been on the trade block and yet hasn’t moved, stuck in a limbo with the Tigers that will continue into the summer, if not beyond. That and surely plenty more contributes to Castellanos being complex, and that is a compliment. He’s not someone you go to for filler quotes or clichés. There’s likely to be some back and forth, and if you can handle it, you’ll walk away having learned something.

      “I’ll play first, I’ll play third, I’ll play left or I’ll play right,” Castellanos said in 2017. “I don’t care. As long as the Detroit Tigers are winning, I’m happy.”

      1. Those quotes are a lot different than the articles I’ve read about him. As I’ve mentioned in the past, my family is originally from Detroit and are Tigers fans. Half of my extended family are still there. My cousin is glad he’s gone, viewed him as over-rated, a brick for a glove and a bit of a malcontent. Always waiting for him to become the player he was hyped to be.

         I’m not sure what you’re smoking, but a Castellanos signing is a death nail for your favorite player, Verdugo. AF isn’t going to dump Pollock to make room for Casty sacrificing defense for a bit more offense while not making the lineup anymore right handed. If you had the vision that you claim to have, you would be able to see this clearly.

         The article you reference tries to paint a picture that he’s improving, but still concedes that he ins’t good by any indication, stat, perception or anything else. But, it does point out that defensive metrics are wildly inconsistent at times and I’ve been saying this for years. Which brings me back to Pollock. He’s always been a good defensive Center Fielder, by the eye test, by the stats and everything else. He even played good defense with that weird outfield in Arizona with those deep corners in Left and Right Center. And that is why I don’t think it’s out of the question for Pollock to be able to handle CF again.

         Now, if we get Betts, I have no problem having Pollock in LF, Belli in CF and Betts in RF. That is a great defensive outfield.

         If we don’t get anyone, Pollock in LF, Belli in CF and Verdugo in RF is also great defensively.

         If we get Casty, not so much. You most likely end up with Verdugo as trade bait, because he has control, he’s cheap, he’s not right handed, and a 820 OPS is easily replaceable for a team with money. Considering Verdugo’s spotty playing time in 2017 and 2018, and his failure to come back from injury in 2019, I don’t think the AF and Doc are as high on him as you are. So, now you end up with Casty in RF, Pollock in LF and Belli in CF. Or Belli in RF, Casty in LF and Pollock back in CF. I think that defensive alignment is livable, but not optimal.

         But, to give you credit, his bat would be very Rendon-esque with a lot less money committed.

         As you know, I don’t give much credence to the budget. But, if I had to adhere to a budget, I would consider signing Casty or Ozuna, trading Joc for a case of peanuts and a reliever and sign Stras, Cole or Wheeler instead of spending the same cash on Rendon and winding up an Orodizzi, or another sub-20 Mil starter.

         1. 59, it’s interesting that anyone who disagrees with you is either smoking something or off their meds. This has been your M.O. since you first joined this board and got all over AC. You are quite a piece of work.

   2. I still like Ryu and we don’t have to give up anyone to get him. Buehler, Ryu, CK, and Urias as the primary four? Sweet! Now you can add May or Gonzo and build them. That’s the smart move and would fall in line with AF’s ways.

      1. I agree with you that signing Ryu is a smart move, if the deal is short. Is that a smart move if Ryu wants 4-5 years? Maybe, but not so clear cut.

         I’ve said in the past that Ryu is our David Wells. Wells aged well. But, I would still rather have Cole, Stras, or even Wheeler. I think Wheeler could be the next Cole with his elite Fastball Velo and Spin rates.

         So, it’s time to move on from Ryu for me, only if you sign Cole, Stras, or Wheeler.

         1. I don’t think management is going to move on from Ryu. It’s too good a fit for them. How are they going to get any pitcher with Ryu’s credentials, Allstar, ERA leader, 1.0 WHIP, for anywhere near the price that they will be able to sign him. There is no indication of Ryu being unreasonable in his negotiations. He has been a top tier pitcher for the last 2 seasons, and he is healthy. Some people think his stuff is not powerful enough. The trend is for high speed throwing, high SO’s. Ryu has delivered on a slower vehicle, but the job got done. It’s not time to move on from Ryu. He is at his peak. 4 years? No problem.

      2. I can’t disagree…

2. I’m not sure why some people are down on Cory Seager. Nature of the Beast, I guess. But, I agree, he’s not going anywhere. He’s young, one of the top players in the game. I think he has a big year in 2020.

   I do get the trade for Lindor movement, but it makes no sense to include Seager. Such trades are always difficult, especially with a team like Cleveland which has playoff hopes. Sorry, Kluber I don’t get. I’m guessing another lot of talk, speculation and nothing happens moment at the Winter Meetings.

   I still think Friedman searches the trade market for a relief pitcher or two and I think they shake up the roster. Will they trade Joc, lot of production to replace? Maybe Hernandez or Taylor. They’ll definitely keep one.

   Signing a Rendon creates musical chairs and somebody loses a position. Moving Muncy or Lux to the outfield just creates more of a logjam and too few at bats. But Rendon does make sense if you’re looking to cover third for the next five years or so. Just don’t see the Dodgers adding Castellanos unless they unload Pederson and Pollock.

   I’m guessing the Dodgers look for an up and coming starter in the trade market or try to ink Gerrit Cole for a $200 million. Crazy? Maybe, definite risk, but if he stays healthy, the Dodgers improve their odds of winning a World Series. What other player has that impact?

   Or they can hope that Julio Urias, Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin take over the role and put the Dodgers over the top. Not the worst idea, certainly less costly. Growing consensus that Ryu returns to the Dodgers, no surprise there.

   My best guess is the Dodgers make some changes, try to improve the bullpen and look for a starter. The Jansen situation is probably going to play into Friedman’s approach. They need more certainty at the back of the bullpen. It was that uncertainty that cost them game 5. They did everything they could to avoid using Jansen.

   All things considered, expect big seasons from Seager and Pollock.

   1. Would be surprised if AF doesn’t have a plan for getting a closer. While Jansen might rebound, I can’t see AF waiting to see what happens.

   2. While I agree with most of this, having a good anchor at 3B is more of a necessity than a luxury. Maybe Muncy can be a 3rd baseman, but he won’t have Rendon’s glove, or Turner’s in his heyday. Muncy is probably best suited defensively for 1B. He won’t win any gold gloves there, but he won’t kill you either. Like his glove, his bat is adequate for 1B, but not impressive. I would be more than willing to trade Muncy in a package for a better piece and go with Turner at 1B next year to make room for Rendon. We already missed out on Machado and Arrenado and don’t have a sure thing at 3B close to ready in the minors. MT’s boast of Kody Hoese is far from a sure thing after a poor showing in low A last year. With 3 more levels to get through, he certainly won’t be ready in the next two years.

      1. “Muncy is probably best suited defensively for 1B. He won’t win any gold gloves there, but he won’t kill you either. Like his glove, his bat is adequate for 1B, but not impressive.”

         Adequate but not impressive?

         My God, in his 2 years with the Dodgers he has hit 35 home runs each year with a combined 927 OPS.

         1. Muncy still needs to develop his overall hitting. A .250 BA is what Joc gives you with the same amount of HR’s and he can’t hit lefties. If HR’s are your criteria for a good hitter, I will vehemently disagree. A guy who is able to get on base with a variety of hitting is very valuable. I like Muncy and I like his HR’s, but imagine him becoming a .280-.290 hitter. It’s doable and I would like to see him get there. If he can do it, he can play at 1B/2B with no quibble from me. 3B is another matter. Last season, 35 games at 3B resulted in 6 errors. Do the math. At 2B, 70 games resulted in 6 errors. He was twice as efficient at 2B. For me, it weakens the INF to put him at 3B. In a pinch, OK, but not as a starter.

      2. I have simply said that Hoese or Busch could be ready in 2021. I have no opinion…

3. AJ Pollock will be 32 next month and most agree (even AJ) that he has lost a step. He is no longer and everyday CF’er, but he can play there on occasion.

   If Joc were gone and Castellanos were signed, AJ could be the 4th OF and backup 1B. Learn a new spot. At 32, in that role, he could get 400 AB’s and hit .285 with 20 HR. He’d be very useful.

   1. According to baseball savant, AJ’s ave sprint speed was 28.0 ft/sec during a year in which he was hampered by a groin issue. This compares very favorably to your boy Verdugo who checks in at 27.3. For comparison, Belli checked in at 28.8 so AJ is about exactly halfway between Dugo and Belli. But, unlike them he was nursing an injury. With Verdugo’s lack of power and speed but good contact numbers, he would be an ideal 4th outfielder, until he becomes Tony Gwynn of course.

      1. Verdugo is not much above-average speed.

         I still say that Verdugo will hit 25 HR.

      2. Pollock is always nursing an injury. Enough said.

4. Realistically, here’s what I see:

   1. Verdugo RF
   2. Bellinger CF (I want him to hit second so that he can change his whole approach)
   3. Castellanos LF (doubles machine)
   4. Muncy 3B (perfect cleanup hitter)
   5. Turner 1B (Max and JT Flip-Flop)
   6. Seager SS (best #6 hitter in baseball)
   7. Smith C
   8. Lux 2B

   I also think Gavin Lux could be the ROY. If so, he is he will likely hit .280+ with a .345+ OB% and 25 HR to go with 25 SB. He may very well leadoff.

   1. That’s not so bad Mark. But, IMO Muncy is a No 5 or 6 hitter because of his lack of hits and doubles. Here’s mine with the same guys.

      Lux 2B
      Seager SS
      Turner 3B
      Belli CF
      Casty LF
      Muncy 1B
      Smith C
      Verdugo RF

      More realistically, Pollock plays more than Dugo and bats leadoff with Lux hitting in the 8 hole.

      But remember, this is Doc/AF’s lineup so it will change daily and never repeat itself more than 5 times in a season so feel free to sprinkle in Rios, Beaty, Kike, CT3 way more than they deserve.

5. Good takes today. Here’s mine:
   1 – The talk of Corey Seager being traded was started by several writers who observed that Cory doesn’t take many pitches and swings at a lot of stuff out of the zone, and that is inconsistent with the Dodgers’ hitting philosophy.
   Molly Knight wrote an article for The Athletic where she quoted a scout who said that Corey can’t lay off of the slider in the dirt and was a mistake hitter.

   Pedro Moura wrote :
   “But his approach to hitting is noticeably different than the rest of their roster. He was their only hitter this season to swing at the majority of pitches he saw — 51.1 percent, according FanGraphs.com. Max Muncy, for example, swung at 40 percent. Cody Bellinger: 44.4 percent.

   It is not that hitters cannot succeed swinging like that. Burgeoning Mets star Jeff McNeil, for example, swung at 59.9 percent of the pitches he saw, leading the majors. (Meanwhile, Alex Bregman, Mike Trout, and Mookie Betts brought up the bottom at 35.1, 36.8, and 38.3, respectively.)

   It’s that the more you swing, the less likely you are to walk, and the more you swing, probably, the worse pitches you will see. The strategy can work for men like McNeil who are contact machines. He makes contact on 71.5 percent of the pitches he sees outside of the zone. Seager, this year, was at a much more pedestrian 57.2 percent.

   In games, this often manifests as Seager swinging at a first pitch that he would be better off letting pass. Remember how Game 1 of the National League Division Series began? Patrick Corbin issued three consecutive walks, to Cody Bellinger, Chris Taylor, and Max Muncy, after earlier walking A.J. Pollock. The bases were loaded and one run was already in. A single would break open the game.

   Corbin started Seager with a slider below the zone. Seager swung at it and missed. The next pitch was a similarly located slider. Seager passed on it. The count 1-and-1, Corbin threw one more slider, low but a likely strike. Seager grounded out on it. It’s easy to envision a different outcome had he stayed within the zone.

   Corey Seager is 25 years old. He has been an All-Star. He has been the unanimous rookie of the year. He led the league in doubles this season. He can take walks. He plays shortstop. He has a lot going for him. But league evaluators believe his approach at times hurts him.”

   This doesn’t mean that the Dodgers are looking to trade Seager or even that they should trade him, but it does point out a discrepancy between the Dodgers’ management and Seager’s approach at the plate that could mean that they are open to trading him for the right deal.

   2. The story that Nicholas Castellanos is working on his defense is an old one. In fact, there’s a story about it every year. The Chicago Tribune reported on his “improvement” as a defender:
   “Castellanos had minus-9 defensive runs saved in right field, according to the Fielding Bible, but he was minus-19 with the Tigers. His Ultimate Zone Rating improved after the trade from minus-12.9 to minus-4.4.”
   Minus 28 runs save in two seasons? Wow!

   Kiley McDaniel at Fangraphs had this to say:
   “Castellanos is very young for a free agent bat, so he may get a longer-term deal than his track record would suggest. Still, he’s posted a -28 DRS and -17.6 UZR in two full seasons as a corner outfielder, and if teams think that is his true talent level in the field, they may not be comfortable with whatever his glove will be in 2023.”

   And he’s previously objected to a request to move to 1B, raising questions about what kind of teammate he is:
   Per Michigan Live: “The situation came to a head last September when the Tigers approached him about the possibility of moving to first base. Castellanos considered the proposal and then said no.

   “I told them, ‘If you offer me an extension and show me that I’m a piece of the future, I’ll play first. I’ll even throw bullpens for you. But give me that security.”

   Without that guarantee, Castellanos said he preferred to keep trying to improve in right field. He said he didn’t want people to say, “Oh, third base didn’t cut it. Right field didn’t cut it. Now he’s a first baseman.”

   3 – I agree that the cost of a one year rental of Mookie Betts is too high for the Dodgers to consider. I agree that it’s time to walk away from Hill and Ryu. If they don’t plan on extending Joc Pederson, it’s time to trade him too.

   4 – the reason that I find Zach Wheeler interesting is his outstanding stuff at what will be a lower price than the Coles and Strasburg’s of the world. But my guess is that most MLB teams are thinking the same way which will drive up his price. And as to comparing Wheeler and Stripling, anyone who has watched them both cannot possibly say that they are the same guy.

   5 – So, what do the Dodgers do to become less left-handed offensively? No to Nicky C.

   6 – No way Julio Urias is goint to double his IP from 78 to 150 or 160 next year. The Dodgers baby their pitchers and haven’t done a good job in preparing Julio for the rigors of taking the ball every 5 days 33 times per season. Without Ryu or Hill, this leave a hole in the rotation. That’s why I think they end up acquiring a veteran starter this off-season. If Friedman et al are going to try to avoid the problems caused by the likes of Brandon McCarthy, Brett Anderson, Scott Kazmir et al, they will avoid re-signing Ryu and Hill.

   1. Not sure how you arrive at equating Ryu with the likes of McCarthy, Anderson, and Kazmir. I see no correlation at all.

   2. Nicely done Rick.

6. #1 Why are awards like gold glove, MVP, CY young ect. thrown out there when discussing players roles, possible trades ect.? Who determines who wins the awards. Some know it all analysts. All star is another label thrown around to prop up a player’s value. Again who determines who makes the all star team? The bias Fans. I never use these labels/awards when discussing players because I don’t need to. I look at what players do on the field instead of relying on labels to prop up a player or to make my opinion/argument seem stronger.

   #2 Why is it that some players just cannot be platooned no matter what? If a player struggled against left handed pitching in 2019 and continues to struggle against left handed pitching in 2020 are you just going to leave him out there to continue to struggle and drag down the team? Why can’t a player be platooned if it makes the team better? Joc Pederson ended up being platooned, does anyone disagree with that decision?

   1. Joc hit 36 home runs, OBP of .339 with an .813 OPS as a platoon. I’ll take that. Only question is whether the Dodgers want to extend him.

   2. #1 – Awards mean a lot. They mean you’re among the best in the particular award category. Players get paid more in free agency and arbitration when they’re award winners and get votes for the Hall of Fame when they win many awards throughout their careers. Good luck finding even a single Hall of Famer that didn’t win multiple awards or make multiple All-Star teams. Even if you think the an award winner is chosen by popularity, the winner is still among the top of that category. Sure JT got screwed out of a GG, maybe Puig as well. But, who can argue that Arrenado and Heyward are not top fielders?

      #2 – I answered this for you yesterday, but since you keep asking and I’m enjoying a Sunday cocktail ahead of the Rams game with nothing better to do, I’ll answer again…
      Cody Bellinger, In 2018 he was WORSE than Corey was last year against lefties. Did he platoon last year? No.
      In 2017, before his injuries, Corey was actually better against lefties than he was against righties.
      He’s 2 years away from free agency. If you platoon him, he won’t resign with us.
      Corey is an All-Star SS and a two time Silver Slugger winner (that is the best hitter at your position).
      Taylor is a bench piece.

      1. You totally dodged #1.

         You haven’t answered my question about Seager. re-read it if you need to.

         Bellinger worked hard during that off season to hit left handers.

         By your logic Pederson won’t resign with the Dodgers because the Dodgers did the unthinkable by platooning him.

         1. I thought I answered No 1 pretty well. Do you want me to tell you how each award is chosen?
            CY Young and MVP are chosen by the Baseball Writers Association of America – one writer from each team.
            All Stars – 8/9 starters chosen by fans. The remainder of the roster is chosen by players and the commissioners office.
            GG/SS – Managers and Coaches choose

            Those are the ones most often referenced, so I’ll leave it at that. I looked them up, you can too.

         2. You’re right about Pederson. He will NOT resign with the Dodgers. But, it probably won’t be his decision.

            Who’s to say that Cory won’t work hard this offseason? Now that he doesn’t have to rehab TWO surgeries?

            1. “Who’s to say that Cory won’t work hard this offseason? Now that he doesn’t have to rehab TWO surgeries?”

               I didn’t say that he won’t.

               But never mind.

   3. I presume you are referring to Corey Seager.

      Let’s compare splits with Seager and Joc:

      Career vs. LHP

      Joc – .188 BA/.263 OB%/.572 OPS/ 9 HR (out of 123 total HR)
      Corey – .272 BA/.336 OB%/.781 OPS/ 22 HR (out of 73 total HR)

      Why would anyone even think Corey should platoon?

      Joc is easy to understand – .188 against LHP?

   4. By the way, BBEric. The fans only select the starting position players and the DH in the AL. That’s 8 players in the NL and 9 in the AL. Players actually select more all stars than fans. Here’s the process…

      https://www.mlb.com/news/all-star-game-roster-rules-faq-c239654292

7. In all seriousness, has any reporter of any repute connected this Castellanos to the Dodgers? Ever?

   1. Only Jon Paul Morosi, but how many players have been connected to the Friedman Dodgers… ever?

      There there was this:

      In their quest to address that deficiency in their lineup, the Dodgers reportedly contacted the Detroit Tigers about Nick Castellanos. According to Jorge Castillo of the L.A. Times, the Tigers asked for Keibert Ruiz or Alex Verdugo in a potential trade.

      Of course, I don’t consider reporters “reputable” – they are often fed BS, so you never know what is true.

   2. Evening guys.

      I’m worried about Corey’s hamstrings.
      Once you’ve got hamstring problems, they are very hard to shake off.

      I might be inclined to trade him now, while his value is high.

      1. Foot issues are even worse! The Angels should probably trade Trout now.

         Bellinger had hamstring issues in 2018. Man, we should have traded him.

         Corey’s value has never been lower.

         1. Correction, it was probably lower when he was injured in 2018.

            This post-season already seems too long. Thank God we have the Lakers.

            Hey Mark, I love your old Pacers coach! He knows just how to coach this team, give LeBron and AD the ball and get these guys to play D. What are your thoughts on Vogel?

            1. I like Frank Vogel. He is a defensive coach first and will last 2 or 3 years, but he pushes the team.

      2. Yasiel Puig, who had repeated hamstring issues with the Dodgers had NONE in 2019!

8. If the Dodgers can acquire Rendon and a solid number 2 starter (Cole) that might be all they need. Granted that is asking a lot. If they resign Ryu too, than awesome.
   Assuming the above: (not the actual lineup)
   C: Smith
   3B: Rendon
   SS: Seager (1 year healthier)
   2B:Muncy
   1B: Turner
   Outfield: Verdugo, Bellinger, Pollock.
   SP: Bueller, Cole(?), Ryu(?) Kershaw, Urias, May
   Continue using Lux as a fill-in in the middle of the infield. Move Muncy around at 2b, 1b and 3b, when needed.
   Trade: Pederson. He’s just too one dimensional at the plate, IMO.
   Would the Dodgers go all in on Rendon and Cole? Probably not. And, as it has been mentioned here before, the team does not operate in a vacuum.
   But this is the year to do it. The planets have aligned, so to speak.
   Bellinger, Verdugo and Seager are healthy and one more year matured. Turner and Pollock still have something to offer. And the team has the money to spend!
   I honestly don’t think our relief core needs to be messed with too much. Although, I will admit that Jansen is a question mark.
   I would love to see Rich Hill return in a smaller role and for his veteran leadership.

9. Before I start, I think Jeff has had 2 takes the last 2 days…
   After re-reading them several times I have come to the realization that I liked both of them and agreed with him in more than a few points…
   The Man above works in mysterious ways…
   Just a few questions: Why does JT have to move or want to move??? Haven’t read anything in his words or mgmt.
   Is the trading or platooning of Seager a real question or are they making a sitcom???
   I like Rich Hill so therefore he must stay…

   1. I think maybe Aliens have taken over Jeff’s computer…

   2. JT was quoted saying he would play 1B to bring aboard Rendon.

10. There is a free agent C that is flying under the radar, IMO. His bonafides look perfect for the backup position which we need. Austin Romine of the NY Yankees is the guy. I love Martin, but I don’t think he is bringing enough to the C position. He has lost the base stealing game, for the most part, and is very inconsistent at the plate. Great dugout guy and utility man. Can’t say enough good things, but he’s old, for baseball, that is.

    Romine is 30 years old. He can hit, .281 BA, .748 OPS. He is a RH bat. He’s got some power, and his caught steeling rate was 30% in 2019. 2 E’s in 70 games. He made $1.8M last season. He has been a Yankee his whole career, 8 years.
    I have never seen him mentioned on any board. Check him out.

11. Romine is good but defense is somewhat of a problem.

    https://www.pinstripealley.com/2019/9/12/20860725/yankees-austin-romine-pitch-framing-defense-free-agency-catcher-gary-sanchez

    The bottom line is that he won’t leave the Yankees unless he is promised a starting job and paid like it.

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