So how much money should we offer Aaron Judge?

[pachyderm]

"Son, we play baseball in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be have to be hit over, hit high and hit deep, by men with bats. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Joey Bart? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Longoria, and you curse the front office. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that Longoria's release, while tragic, probably saved salary cap; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, sells tickets.

You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me to hit over that wall -- you need me to hit over that wall.

We use words like "homer," "OPS," "RBI's." We use these words as the backbone of a life scoring runs. You use them as a punch line.

I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who comes and watches games in the very stadium I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it.

I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a bat and stand in the box. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think we should spend our salary cap on!"

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[pachyderm]

"Son, we play baseball in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be have to be hit over, hit high and hit deep, by men with bats. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Joey Bart? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Longoria, and you curse the front office. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that Longoria's release, while tragic, probably saved salary cap; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, sells tickets.

You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me to hit over that wall -- you need me to hit over that wall.

We use words like "homer," "OPS," "RBI's." We use these words as the backbone of a life scoring runs. You use them as a punch line.

I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who comes and watches games in the very stadium I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it.

I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a bat and stand in the box. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think we should spend our salary cap on!"

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[Mays-Fan]

Defiantly

 

[pachyderm]

Sorry for the double post there. I'm not sure what happened on my end...

 

[calsnowskier]

Sorry for the double post there. I'm not sure what happened on my end...

 

[pachyderm]

I make no promises...

 

[pachyderm]

I make no promises...

 

[calsnowskier]

I make no promises...

 

[Mays-Fan]

Man, the IQ level of this thread has gone through the floor. Pathetic.

 

[Mays-Fan]

Dodgers are already trying to drive up his price.

Could Dodgers Sign Aaron Judge, Move Mookie Betts To 2B?

The Dodgers expect to pursue Aaron Judge in free agency. Mookie Betts is willing to move to second base if needed. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

I saw a writer somewhere that said the Doggies offered $214mm, but it didn't say for how long (presumably 5 years).

Another source claimed the Judges were closing on a $20mm beachfront house in Laguna Niguel.

The massive Dodgers offer that Aaron Judge turned down

The Dodgers appear to be a distant third, behind the Giants and the Yankees, in the race for Aaron Judge's signature in free agency.

clutchpoints.com

 

[LHG]

I saw a writer somewhere that said the Doggies offered $214mm, but it didn't say for how long (presumably 5 years).

Another source claimed the Judges were closing on a $20mm beachfront house in Laguna Niguel.

The massive Dodgers offer that Aaron Judge turned down

The Dodgers appear to be a distant third, behind the Giants and the Yankees, in the race for Aaron Judge's signature in free agency.

clutchpoints.com

As a resident of Orange County, I'll tell you that the other source is wrong. Laguna Niguel does not have beachfront properties. Maybe they meant Laguna Beach or that the property had a view of the ocean but it doesn't border the ocean.

 

[Mays-Fan]

Just thought I'd drop this in here to stir the pot up a bit:

Giants just became sportsbook favorite to land Aaron Judge

The San Francisco Giants just became a favorite to land Aaron Judge in one sportsbook. What does that mean?

fansided.com

 

[LHG]

Aaron Judge "Increasingly Likely" To Land A Nine-Year Contract

It seems as though teams interested in signing Aaron Judge will have to commit to the slugger for the rest …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[Mays-Fan]

Aaron Judge "Increasingly Likely" To Land A Nine-Year Contract

It seems as though teams interested in signing Aaron Judge will have to commit to the slugger for the rest …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Of course, it's not my money. But I don't have a problem with a 9/380, or a 9/400.

Sure it's a gamble of sorts in the long run. But I think you have to take chances like this to succeed.

 

[Mays-Fan]

More stats to support bringing in a RHH power hitter to SF:

In his first 5 seasons with mostly the Mets, Jeff Kent hit 78 HR's, for an average of less than 16/yr, his best being 21.

In his 6 years with SF, all at what is now Oracle Park, he hit 175 HR's, for an average of over 29/yr, his best being 37.

All his other stats correlate - double, triples, SLG, OPS, RBI, etc.

Jeff Kent Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Jeff Kent. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

www.baseball-reference.com

Of course, there are other factors which could contribute (prime years, hitting next to his friend Bonds, possible PED use (though I never recall any accusations)).

I know, SSS. But I submit that Oracle Park is highly favorable to RHH's. If my man Say Hey had played here his whole career, Bonds would "stand alone" - in second place.

 

[LHG]

At this point, I kind of expect the Giants to land Judge. It just seems to be a matter of when. Hope he does better than other Fresno State alums in a Giants' uniform (or, at least as good as a certain pitcher did from the late 90s/early 00s ).

 

[tzill]

I’m fairly optimistic.I’m also fairly certain I’m going to hate the last 3 years

 

[msgkings322]

I’m fairly optimistic.I’m also fairly certain I’m going to hate the last 3 years

Not if we win a title in the first 6

Apparently he changed his social media recently, removing his employment with the Yankees...

 

[Mays-Fan]

I’m fairly optimistic.I’m also fairly certain I’m going to hate the last 3 years

The last three years?! Like, you haven't made up your mind yet?

Coming from you, I could see you hating the next three years if we sign Judge. Gonna be a lot of 10-8 games.

 

[tzill]