If Elliott had not gotten injured and the timing was better, he would've been fine.
- MJL

Lol.

Its coming.

The potential buyout candidates, which I view as Neuvirth, Weise, and Lehtera, don't present a cap issue that necessitates a buyout. At the same time, I don't feel like you'd get much, if anything, in a trade without including any other assets.

Neuvirth and Lehtera are both UFA's after next season and Weise has 2 years left. Also, you could save close to $1M in cap space by waiving and demoting any of them. So I'd ride their contracts out at this point.
- jmatchett383

As weird as it was, I thought Lehtera was one of the better guys against the Pens in round 1. Wonder if they consider him for 3C next year (I'd old yeller him, but hey).

As weird as it was, I thought Lehtera was one of the better guys against the Pens in round 1. Wonder if they consider him for 3C next year (I'd old yeller him, but hey).
- flyer_nutter

No doubt in my mind he is penciled in there

They dont have anything that interests me enough to package with Anisimov for Simmonds (unless we are talking 8th overall which they aren't doing)
- YuenglingJagr

what about the 27th pick?

what about the 27th pick?
- nastyflyergirl

What about Debrincat?

What about Debrincat?
- jmatchett383

I am currently making my own team of all Russians (plus Mathew Barzal)

I would make a team full of Mathew Barzal's, but unfortunately there is only one
- YuenglingJagr

On a related note, Tainter Jainter throws out roughly 30% of would-be base-stealers and is slashing a cool .276/.321/.561 across 2.5 major league seasons. As a 25th round pick in the 2018 draft he is truly a wonderful story after winning ROY.

His Pirates are 16 games over .500 this year and are battling the Cubs for the division's top spot. Things are heating up.

Jainter is 86 overall with ~70 ratings in both power and contact from each side of the plate. He really is a tremendous all around player. To boot, Jainter became a member of the 20/20 club (26 HR, 20 SB), tacking on 87 RBI in his rookie year. He is on pace to better those numbers this year. Jainter, Bryce Harper, and Josh Bell make for a mean middle of the order for the Pirates, and they could really contend for a championship if they bolster their rotation.

what about the 27th pick?
- nastyflyergirl

underwhelming IMO. I don't think there is much "value" to Anisimov given his salary. It is the B Schenn trade with a better plug but only one 1st rounder...meh

On a related note, Tainter Jainter throws out roughly 30% of would-be base-stealers and is slashing a cool .276/.321/.561 across 2.5 major league seasons. As a 25th round pick in the 2018 draft he is truly a wonderful story after winning ROY.

His Pirates are 16 games over .500 this year and are battling the Cubs for the division's top spot. Things are heating up.

Tainter is 86 overall with ~70 ratings in both power and contact from each side of the plate. He really is a tremendous all around player. To boot, Tainter became a member of the 20/20 club (26 HR, 20 SB), tacking on 87 RBI in his rookie year. He is on pace to better those numbers this year. Tainter, Bryce Harper, and Josh Bell make for a mean middle of the order for the Pirates, and they could really contend for a championship if they bolster their rotation.
- Giroux_Is_God

It is like watching your second child grow. Incredible.

btw Who is the Pirates 4th starter?

On a related note, Tainter Jainter throws out roughly 30% of would-be base-stealers and is slashing a cool .276/.321/.561 across 2.5 major league seasons. As a 25th round pick in the 2018 draft he is truly a wonderful story after winning ROY.

His Pirates are 16 games over .500 this year and are battling the Cubs for the division's top spot. Things are heating up.

Jainter is 86 overall with ~70 ratings in both power and contact from each side of the plate. He really is a tremendous all around player. To boot, Jainter became a member of the 20/20 club (26 HR, 20 SB), tacking on 87 RBI in his rookie year. He is on pace to better those numbers this year. Jainter, Bryce Harper, and Josh Bell make for a mean middle of the order for the Pirates, and they could really contend for a championship if they bolster their rotation.
- Giroux_Is_God

Imposter! Tainter Jainer is an ex-Phillies pitcher. We need to find this imposter and string him up by the balls!

Edit: Catchers can't steal bases.

It is like watching your second child grow. Incredible.

btw Who is the Pirates 4th starter?
- YuenglingJagr

You know how it is in video games. Their "4th starter" by the rotation order is Trevor Williams (85 ovr), at 11-4. Across 120.1 innings, Williams is pitching to the tune of 2.77/1.16/102 k. He is their best performing pitcher. By the numbers, their 4th starter is Joe Musgrave, who across 107.2 innings owns a 4.10/1.33 at 82 ovr. He is 4-7.

Imposter! Tainter Jainer is an ex-Phillies pitcher. We need to find this imposter and string him up by the balls!

Edit: Catchers can't steal bases.
- jmatchett383

You have angered John Jaso

It's a new year, Jmatch. Embrace the change

Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Berggren, Kase, Charity Classic and More
- bmeltzer

Mono's baby

You have angered John Jaso

It's a new year, Jmatch. Embrace the change
- Giroux_Is_God

and my boy J.T. Fakemuto

Mono's baby
- Nucker101

there really is no one better at raising other people's children

You know how it is in video games. Their "4th starter" by the rotation order is Trevor Williams (85 ovr), at 11-4. Across 120.1 innings, Williams is pitching to the tune of 2.77/1.16/102 k. He is their best performing pitcher. By the numbers, their 4th starter is Joe Musgrave, who across 107.2 innings owns a 4.10/1.33 at 82 ovr. He is 4-7.
- Giroux_Is_God

I like it. Keep me updated on Kyle Crick. I still own his rights, but is currently looking like a bust. His development in your video game would be a good sign for my fantasy team.

Imposter! Tainter Jainer is an ex-Phillies pitcher. We need to find this imposter and string him up by the balls!

Edit: Catchers can't steal bases.
- jmatchett383

Yadi lead the MLB last year with 9... that's not bad

You have angered John Jaso

It's a new year, Jmatch. Embrace the change
- Giroux_Is_God

John Jaso? Where'd you pull that out of.

Also, I hear that the Phillies are gearing up to make a run at Jainter. The centerpiece of the trade is Carlos Santana...the musician, not the poopty baseball player.

and my boy J.T. Fakemuto
- YuenglingJagr

solid

would you add R Nash on the right contract?

2 years at 5 mil cap hit.

John Jaso? Where'd you pull that out of.

Also, I hear that the Phillies are gearing up to make a run at Jainter. The centerpiece of the trade is Carlos Santana...the musician, not the poopty baseball player.
- jmatchett383

Tainter is due to hit UFA in 4 seasons. It will be quite the sweeps

EDIT: Besides being a contender, a major influence on Tainter is the potential sick ass color schemes of his would-be new team

Yadi lead the MLB last year with 9... that's not bad
- dragonoffrost

He sure did. Put him in a tie for 86th overall. Then again, he had the same SB-CS record as Manny Machado, which sounds good.

The PK was the weak link in 17-18, not the goalies.

Tainter is due to hit UFA in 4 seasons. It will be quite the sweeps

EDIT: Besides being a contender, a major influence on Tainter is the potential sick ass color schemes of his would-be new team
- Giroux_Is_God

Welcome to Florida, Mr. Jainter

If we do these exact moves, we’ll win the Cup. Book it

https://www.capfriendly.c...m/armchair-gm/team/717134
- arichardson22

Who in blue hell!?