@FakeMafiaHubs @skubysnacks_ They're not as small as Pittsburgh or Milwaukee, but they're definitely in the bottom half. They also lost their local TV contract and production was taken over by MLB, which is a significant revenue loss.
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@halborski
(ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥ On the edge of Gen X / Gen Y - Serial liker of tweets and blocker of accounts - he/him @halborski.bsky.social
Katılım Aralık 2008
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@halborski @skubysnacks_ Detroit is not a small market team
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@CovertheCorner That last bit is the important part. I can't imagine they want to call him up for 6-8 weeks and then risk him not playing in 2027 at a key stage in his development. Maybe it would be different if he were crushing AAA, but I can't imagine he'd be a significant upgrade right now.
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As Hammy discussed last night, I think the Guardians will have to be forced to promote Ralphy with his play because if there is a lockout that causes missed games, he can continue to play if not added to the 40-man this year.
Cade Cracas@CracasCade
Ralphy Velazquez’s future is incredibly bright. Cleveland likely won’t rush him to the big leagues, especially if Kyle Manzardo continues this little late-season surge, but he’s a dark horse to make the Opening Day roster next year. #GuardsBall
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@xMDawg @skubysnacks_ His agent doesn't negotiate extensions for his clients. His big money guys will always become free agents and test the market. As soon as Skubal got that first Cy Young there was zero chance the Tigers sign him before he reaches free agency.
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@skubysnacks_ The Tigers had 2 offseasons to sign him. He's the bad guy and screw him now, huh?
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@FakeMafiaHubs @skubysnacks_ Half the teams in the league don't have a local TV deal anymore and the Dodgers have one that pays $300M every year.
How can a small market team do that when the Dodgers have more than their entire annual revenue before selling a single ticket?
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@skubysnacks_ This is a bad take, Tarik has continually said he wants to be in Detroit
If Detroit doesn’t want him, then yeah he should go where he gets the most money and has the best chance to win a ring
That doesn’t make him a sellout. Other teams should try to do what LAD does
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@SocksAgency I cant fucking re type him guys what am I going to do hes already bipedal
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@ZackMeisel This feels like the first time Francona didn't win the Cup in a long time
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Cleveland has regained possession of the coveted Ohio Cup. Ontario Street will soon be flooded w/ fans reveling in the euphoria that only this feat can create.
Kyle Manzardo was named Ohio Cup MOP.
The Reds were using the cup to hold toothbrushes in their bathroom, by the way.
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@JL_Baseball Festa had his first game in 3 weeks without giving up a run. You can't waste that.
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Bring Cade Smith in the 9th. Even up 5 runs, you can't take any chances with the Ohio Cup.
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There is no player like José Ramírez. Presented without comment ⬇️
Tim Stebbins@tim_stebbins
José Ramírez fouled a pitch directly off his left knee. He's staying in after some evaluation.
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@CovertheCorner Reds went 35 innings without a run earlier this year. As long as it doesn't get that bad...
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At some point, the Guardians will score a run simply by accident
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@dre1929331 @jdcchap02 @FranmilsEyebrow They had some pretty decent platoon guys like Raburn and Guyer. Pair them up with a solid lefty like Chisenhall and you've got a good thing going.
Unfortunately after that it was like half a good season each from Franmil, Gonzalez, Noel
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@halborski @jdcchap02 @FranmilsEyebrow That's all we asking is for some league average right handed hitters.. Guardians haven't had a good right handed hitting outfielder since maybe Manny?
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@dre1929331 @jdcchap02 @FranmilsEyebrow Like, maybe you could find a DH/1B type, but Rhys Hoskins is 11th in baseball in homers in that category. There simply aren't enough good right handed hitters in baseball to go around.
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@dre1929331 @jdcchap02 @FranmilsEyebrow There's 16 RH OF with 10+ homers in the MLB. There's only 22 RH OF with a wRC+ of league average or better. Take out the Trout/Buxton/Judge types and it's real slim when it comes to options, and every playoff contender wants to upgrade.
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@jdcchap02 @FranmilsEyebrow There are no good right handed hitters. I'm not even talking about available, but just in general.
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Why do old people feel the need to comment their two cents on everything ?
Actually asking for their two cents here this time
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@CChangeAudio @FranmilsEyebrow Tim Herrin - he went from around 3.4 BB/9 in 2024 to 6.3 in 2025 and 5.1 this year. He's had negative WAR both this year and last.
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@guardsguy @FranmilsEyebrow Nah, the only teams trading would be teams that want to compete now, so they're not giving up MLB ready upgrades.
But if you can pull of a Mike Clevenger type trade you have to take it.
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@halborski @FranmilsEyebrow Ya I just don’t think that’s a good way to go about solving a problem.. trading a guy that is among the best In the league for unproven talent. If some team wants to give up 2 quality big league hitters sure. That offer is not coming either.
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@JL_Baseball Okay, it's basically like the pick never existed if he doesn't sign and the pool is reduced accordingly.
I can see that creating some problems if an underslot guy decides not to sign and there suddenly there isn't money for another pick.
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@halborski Well that money disappears if you dont sign him. You dont get to use it if he doesnt sign. So its like the money doesnt exist.
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Cleveland still spent the most money possible on their draft class this year (again) without losing a pick next year after the Logan Schmidt pick didn't work out and the bonus amount left with it.
But as always, they always spend the max (save for 2020, because, 2020)
Carlos Collazo@CarlosACollazo
This year 11 teams spent the full 5% overage (rounded to the nearest thousandth). 23 teams spent at least 4% over their pool. One team spent their exact pool (Pittsburgh). Six teams didn't spent their full pool. Full list:
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