AL East Thread

[catman]

The Mets and Correa/Boras have reached a problem with the contract. Negotiations are stalling quite badly. Apparently, the Mets have said they are willing to pull the deal off the table.

 

[navamind]

2023 ZiPS Projections: Boston Red Sox

We kick off the 2023 ZiPS projections with a look at the Boston Red Sox.

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(though this doesn't include Yoshida or Turner)

2023 ZiPS Projections: Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays could use another starter as they prepare to match up against a difficult AL East.

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2023 ZiPS Projections: Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles are making noise but are a couple starting pitchers away from causing real discomfort to the AL East.

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Yanks and Rays aren't out yet

 

[bksballer89]

 

[catman]

Do the Yankees currently have a more viable option? The Cabrerra/Hicks platoon looks to be likely going into the season. Stanton, when he plays in the field, will likely play RF and Bader should handle center for the team. Judge, of course, should have most of the innings in right.

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Maybe a trade for Max Kepler?

 

[nynasty]

It won't be Hicks everyday. Cabrera's gonna get his share of time out there.

 

[nynasty]

Beltran transitioning to a studio role for YES next year. Thank God.

Maybin out completely-I didn't mind him as much.

YES trying to get Jeter on board. Good luck with that.

 

[nynasty]

Trevor Story had internal brace surgery yesterday on his right elbow and is expected to miss time.


Womp womp

 

[catman]

What is the delay in this sort of surgery? He could have had it in October.

 

[steveringo]

What is the delay in this sort of surgery? He could have had it in October.

He was waiting for Carlos Correa to sign somewhere else...

 

[cerealboi]

Maybe he blew out his elbow in a pick up game of basketball.

 

[navamind]

Maybe he blew out his elbow in a pick up game of basketball.

maybe he had an encounter with a wild boar

 

[navamind]

So now the Sox are down to Arroyo/Hernandez at 2B/SS. Yeesh.

 

[navamind]

What is the delay in this sort of surgery? He could have had it in October.

he thought he'd be able to rest it. and as with most MLB players with elbow injuries, that wasn't the case.

edit: fwiw:

 

[catman]

He has had difficulty throwing for several years. It was first noticed in Colorado. In retrospect, this should have been found much earlier.

 

[Pure Steel]

Trevor Story had internal brace surgery yesterday on his right elbow and is expected to miss time.


Womp womp

Sad story……

 

[nynasty]

So now the Sox are down to Arroyo/Hernandez at 2B/SS. Yeesh.

I think IKF could be had!

Please?

 

[steveringo]

Is Kiké Hernández the Sox MVP... He's in every story out there... If they get an outfielder, he'll play SS. If they get a SS, he'll play OF. If they get both, he'll play 2B...



(But, if he hits like last year he should ride the bench)...

 

[navamind]

2023 ZiPS Projections: New York Yankees

The return of Aaron Judge and the addition of Carlos Rodón keeps the Yankees among baseball’s elite.

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[nynasty]

2023 ZiPS Projections: New York Yankees

The return of Aaron Judge and the addition of Carlos Rodón keeps the Yankees among baseball’s elite.

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I think the banning of the shift is going to help Rizzo more than these guys think.

 

[navamind]

I think the banning of the shift is going to help Rizzo more than these guys think.

I don't think that plays any role in their projections. FWIW, Steamer is a bit more optimistic on Rizzo (.241/.339/.449, 125 wRC+). I imagine his age and his meh 2020-21 seasons dampen his projections a bit. He did increase his launch angle and had a career high flyball rate, it wouldn't shock me if his power numbers are in line with 2022 and he beats his projections