OT - I’m bored, Part Herbert!

[thedddd]

I still think they’re in on Ohtani and this would vibe with that.

Yep, no reason to deal Kelenic without getting a good return.
Essentially the Mariners got salary relief, so it would make you think it was to open the purse strings to sign Ohtani.

 

[thedddd]

Unless there’s a bigger name coming soon, we’re barreling towards you guys.

I think with the salary relief you would hope Ohtani is on the way.

But funny you mention the Pirates, I have a co-worker from Oakland, and we got into a discussion over both awful franchises. He said you can complain all you want, but at least you have a nice ballpark. I honestly think that last part makes it worse for the Pirates. The owner has zero excuse as they have a great park and atmosphere around the park, yet still don't do anything to better their product.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Ohtani’s team has been very adamant about meetings and negotiations not leaking. Atkins had his winter meetings in-person media hit scheduled for today, turns out he wasn’t there and did it on zoom and when asked by the Toronto media just kept deflecting all good ol boys like as if he has that kind of currency to play with in this market right now. 5 hours later, Ken Rosenthal has this nugget lmao



Going to be hilarious if not firing Atkins costs this team one of the greatest players in history.

 

[dare2be]

Why can't the Pirates have nice things?

Oh, nevermind.

 

[sbb122]

 

[thedddd]

Why can't the Pirates have nice things?

Oh, nevermind.

Come on now they just signed Ben Heller to a minor league contract!

Pirates Sign Reliever Ben Heller To Minor League Deal

The Pirates have signed right-handed reliever Ben Heller to a minor league contract. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I think with the salary relief you would hope Ohtani is on the way.

 

[thedddd]

Yep I was being facetious. As I fully respect the salary dumps, day in the life for the Pirates.

 

[thedddd]

Some old headlines age like milk and others age like a fine bourbon.

Pirates not on short list to sign Ohtani

PITTSBURGH -- On Wednesday, general manager Neal Huntington said the Pirates would "do everything in our power" to get beyond the first step of the Shohei Ohtani signing process. But it wasn't enough to secure a meeting with the recently posted two-way Japanese superstar.The Pirates learned on...

www.mlb.com

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Yep I was being facetious. As I fully respect the salary dumps, day in the life for the Pirates.

I know ... I just posted that because some M's fans were all in with ... "AlL tHAt $$$ iS 4 0hTaNI !?!@!"

 

[thedddd]

Reds Sign Erik González

Infielder Erik González has signed with the Reds, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. There are no details …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Lol.. this is the guy Neal Huntington said was going to be their long-term star SS.

 

[thedddd]

I know ... I just posted that because some M's fans were all in with ... "AlL tHAt $$$ iS 4 0hTaNI !?!@!"

Funny that freed up about 19 million, that wouldn't even touch half of what it would cost to get Ohtani.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Funny that freed up about 19 million, that wouldn't even touch half of what it would cost to get Ohtani.

YAH BUT!!! ... they walked away from Teoscar and traded AY-ooh-HEN-yo ... thats another 31 shmill!!!



/THE DREAM LIVES!!! lol

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Ohtani’s team has been very adamant about meetings and negotiations not leaking. Atkins had his winter meetings in-person media hit scheduled for today, turns out he wasn’t there and did it on zoom and when asked by the Toronto media just kept deflecting all good ol boys like as if he has that kind of currency to play with in this market right now. 5 hours later, Ken Rosenthal has this nugget lmao



Going to be hilarious if not firing Atkins costs this team one of the greatest players in history.

Well if he goes to the Dodgers this definitely doesn’t matter because Dave Roberts was just like yeah dude we fuckin met Ohtani had a steak and everything!

 

[thedddd]

World Series Baby!

Pirates Acquire Marco Gonzales

The Pirates have acquired left-hander Marco Gonzales and cash considerations from the Braves in exchange for a player to be …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

This is the trash they take on right after saying they were going to spend more.

Pirates Planning To Increase Payroll

Never known for their big spending, the Pirates are planning some level of a payroll increase in 2024, GM Ben …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Well if he goes to the Dodgers this definitely doesn’t matter because Dave Roberts was just like yeah dude we fuckin met Ohtani had a steak and everything!

The video of this is even better.

 

[naslundfan19]

 

[thedddd]

^ So folks think this is a fleece for the Padres mainly because of King. Not sure if there is much upside in a 30 year old long reliever.

 

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^ So folks think this is a fleece for the Padres mainly because of King. Not sure if there is much upside in a 30 year old long reliever.