stu
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Post by stu on Nov 5, 2024 7:15:44 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but by Soto rejecting that offer, would that entitle the Yankees to another draft pick? Yes, they'll get a pick but they had to offer it first. The could have made the same offer to Gleyber but passed. As a luxury tax payer the Yankees would get a pick in a sandwich round after the 4th round. Not so exciting but it's something. It's definitely not like it used to be when they got the pick that turned in to Judge (#32 overall) as compensation for losing Swisher. Now the player also has to have been with the team for the full season or else they can't make a QO. I remember when teams used to trade impending FAs near the deadline just for the compensation pick that would be tied to them. |
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Post by cocopugg on Nov 5, 2024 14:17:48 GMT -5
But there needs to be a limit on the amount they can offer, doesn't there? I mean unless there is such a limit in place, every owner can just offer $1 to players whose contracts are up, whenever they don't want to resign them, guaranteeing they'll reject the offer, and in the process picking up a draft pick. The qualifying offer is a set price each year consisting of the mean of the top 125 contracts in MLB. This year it’s $21.05 million. Clubs can’t offer different amounts. They can only offer the one year at the set amount. Thanks, Kay! |
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Post by kaybli on Nov 5, 2024 15:27:39 GMT -5
The qualifying offer is a set price each year consisting of the mean of the top 125 contracts in MLB. This year it’s $21.05 million. Clubs can’t offer different amounts. They can only offer the one year at the set amount. Thanks, Kay! Sure. |
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Post by JEGnj on Nov 5, 2024 16:21:27 GMT -5
I think when this is done either Soto will be truly loved or venomously hated by Yankee fans.
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Post by yankeemike on Nov 5, 2024 17:56:15 GMT -5
I think when this is done either Soto will be truly loved or venomously hated by Yankee fans. If Soto leaves so be it as long it’s not the Mets. That would be a gut punch and a kick in the nuts. The only way to soften the blow is if the Yanks pivot hard and sign multiple upper level players. |
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Post by cocopugg on Nov 5, 2024 18:05:28 GMT -5
I think when this is done either Soto will be truly loved or venomously hated by Yankee fans. If Soto leaves so be it as long it’s not the Mets. That would be a gut punch and a kick in the nuts. The only way to soften the blow is if the Yanks pivot hard and sign multiple upper level players. The media is making out like they'll need to mortgage Yankee Stadium if the Yankees want to afford to sign Soto. |
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Post by chiyankee on Nov 5, 2024 20:00:35 GMT -5
I think when this is done either Soto will be truly loved or venomously hated by Yankee fans. If he leaves, I'm not sure who Yankee fans will be upset most with; Soto or Hal. |
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Post by rizzuto on Nov 5, 2024 20:56:47 GMT -5
I think when this is done either Soto will be truly loved or venomously hated by Yankee fans. If he leaves, I'm not sure who Yankee fans will be upset most with; Soto or Hal. Hal, especially if it happens to be second place for a million per year more elsewhere. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Nov 5, 2024 23:11:04 GMT -5
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Post by cocopugg on Nov 7, 2024 13:28:28 GMT -5
The key with the Soto transaction is that the Yankees need to get it done as fast as possible, so they can concentrate on all the other holes to patch up. If they finally sign Soto sometime after the new year, by then all the other big free agent players currently still available, may already be signed. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Nov 7, 2024 13:33:18 GMT -5
The key with the Soto transaction is that the Yankees need to get it done as fast as possible, so they can concentrate on all the other holes to patch up. If they finally sign Soto sometime after the new year, by then all the other big free agent players currently still available, may already be signed. That would be great but unlikely it happens, his agent has said we are going to take our time and that is how he has done it in the past with big name FAs. Cashman has also said we will meet and talk to him as often as he wants which may mean we are in it to the bitter end. The scenario you describe of losing out on other players is a real possibility and one we have seen in the past. |
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Post by cocopugg on Nov 7, 2024 19:21:59 GMT -5
The key with the Soto transaction is that the Yankees need to get it done as fast as possible, so they can concentrate on all the other holes to patch up. If they finally sign Soto sometime after the new year, by then all the other big free agent players currently still available, may already be signed. That would be great but unlikely it happens, his agent has said we are going to take our time and that is how he has done it in the past with big name FAs. Cashman has also said we will meet and talk to him as often as he wants which may mean we are in it to the bitter end. The scenario you describe of losing out on other players is a real possibility and one we have seen in the past. I hope that in the end it won't mean that yes, we'll get Soto, but the rest of the Yankee holes will be patched through the usual Cashman dumpster dives! |
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Post by ypaterson on Nov 7, 2024 22:02:46 GMT -5
That would be great but unlikely it happens, his agent has said we are going to take our time and that is how he has done it in the past with big name FAs. Cashman has also said we will meet and talk to him as often as he wants which may mean we are in it to the bitter end. The scenario you describe of losing out on other players is a real possibility and one we have seen in the past. I hope that in the end it won't mean that yes, we'll get Soto, but the rest of the Yankee holes will be patched through the usual Cashman dumpster dives! I don't care much for Cashman but I can't expect him to perform miracles. As in nature, in baseball resources are limited. There are going to be some lesser players on the Yankees if Soto is to be kept. |
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Post by inger on Nov 7, 2024 22:06:11 GMT -5
I hope that in the end it won't mean that yes, we'll get Soto, but the rest of the Yankee holes will be patched through the usual Cashman dumpster dives! I don't care much for Cashman but I can't expect him to perform miracles. As in nature, in baseball resources are limited. There are going to be some lesser players on the Yankees if Soto is to be kept. Let him go…There’s life after him… |
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Post by chiyankee on Nov 7, 2024 22:15:12 GMT -5
I hope that in the end it won't mean that yes, we'll get Soto, but the rest of the Yankee holes will be patched through the usual Cashman dumpster dives! I don't care much for Cashman but I can't expect him to perform miracles. As in nature, in baseball resources are limited. There are going to be some lesser players on the Yankees if Soto is to be kept. If Soto stays, you really only need a first baseman since Durbin, Peraza or Vivas can play 2nd and Dominquez LF. They'll still need to add some relievers but that should be it. |
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