MLB Offseason 2023-24: Thanks to all MLB fans (except As fans) for their support

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

Well, for roughly two thirds of MLB fanbases, it’s the off-season and more will soon join the ranks.

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In more fun news, Trevor Bauer is looking to clear his name and return to MLB!

Bauer, woman settle suits in sexual assault case

Former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer, 32, who last played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute, Bauer's attorneys said Monday.

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[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

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I could see a scenario where the Pittsburgh end up having a sneakily competent season. Not like playoff contenders but 75-80 wins.

I don’t see any scenario where the Reds win more than 70 games. I’d love to be proven wrong and @Dandy quoting this post to make me look like a fool in October.

I was half right but thankfully for @Dandy ’s sake half wrong!

 

[alkeiper]

What non-postseason team had the most successful 2023? The Reds are a strong contender. A lot of youth and progress they can build on next season.

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role with club after 11-year run

Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians stepped away after 23 seasons as a major league manager. Francona won two World Series titles in Boston and had an 11-year run in Cleveland, where he became a beloved figure and the franchise's winningest manager.

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Worst kept secret in baseball is out. Terry Francona is officially done as manager of the Cleveland Guardians and I would assume officially retired.

Thank you Tito!

 

[alkeiper]

Francona spent more years with the Guardians than the Red Sox. That surprised me.

Of the top 16 managers in career wins, 12 are in the Hall. The exceptions are Francona, Bruce Bochy, Dusty Baker and Gene Mauch.

 

[strummer]

Buck Showalter will be interviewing for the Giants for their open position. Honestly hope he gets it.

 

[strummer]

Padres, despite their ultra disappointing season, will be bringing back Bob Melvin as manager next year.

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

I got to think going 20-7 last month of the season to finish over .500 and kind of get back in the Wild Card race saved his keister.

 

[strummer]

Billy Eppler is out as Mets GM. They are cleaning house.

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

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Maybe I am just overly defending an ‘04 Red Sox but some of the rosters Gabe managed were sub mid. I got a feeling he will get a third shot to manage a .500 baseball team. Perhaps even the Red Sox.

 

[alkeiper]

I will never, ever understand that '21 Giants team.

 

[strummer]

2022 Mets as well

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

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[alkeiper]

Ever see when the Athletic posts an article on something like Nakeen or the WNBA on Facebook and see the comments underneath? The negativity is so tiresome.

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

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Well now we will find out if Pablo Sandoval would get in shape for all of the money in the world.

 

[alkeiper]

That league is single-handedly justifying my decision to keep all my old prospect handbooks.

 

[Hawk 34]

Giants are hiring Bob Melvin for their managerial opening.

He won’t rest until he’s skippered the entire west coast.

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

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[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

Way-too-early 2024 MLB power rankings

The Rangers just won the 2023 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year.

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Never too early!

Also you know things are bad in the bottom half when the Oakland As, the team actively trying to strip itself for parts before it ships to Vegas, is not in the bottom 3!

 

[alkeiper]

Nelson Cruz announced his retirement. Nineteen seasons, 464 career home runs.

 

[HarleyQuinn]

Nelson Cruz announced his retirement. Nineteen seasons, 464 career home runs.

One of my favorite sluggers because he was a total carryover from the late 90s era mashers. Slugs 35-40 HR a year, hits about .280-.290 at his peak, and has a BB vs. K ratio of like 55 vs. 140.

In another era, he'd have been almost a Sammy Sosa clone just without the speed.

 

[claydude14]

Way-too-early 2024 MLB power rankings

The Rangers just won the 2023 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year.

www.espn.com

Never too early!

Also you know things are bad in the bottom half when the Oakland As, the team actively trying to strip itself for parts before it ships to Vegas, is not in the bottom 3!

White Sox at 30, accurate.

 

[alkeiper]

One of my favorite sluggers because he was a total carryover from the late 90s era mashers. Slugs 35-40 HR a year, hits about .280-.290 at his peak, and has a BB vs. K ratio of like 55 vs. 140.

In another era, he'd have been almost a Sammy Sosa clone just without the speed.

From age 28 on, Cruz hit 442 home runs, Sosa hit 438. From his age 30 season on, Cruz is fifth all time in home runs behind Bonds, Ruth, Palmeiro and Aaron. Cruz was one of the best late blooming sluggers ever. Of course he was also suspended for steroid use.

 

[alkeiper]

Way-too-early 2024 MLB power rankings

The Rangers just won the 2023 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year.

www.espn.com

Never too early!

Also you know things are bad in the bottom half when the Oakland As, the team actively trying to strip itself for parts before it ships to Vegas, is not in the bottom 3!

The A's got better in the second half because waiver wire pickings were better than the flotsam on their roster. It's not much of an endorsement. I can't buy into a 112 loss team going into a lame duck season as anything higher than 30.

 

[strummer]

Yankees waived Domingo German. German threw a perfect gane v the A's last season

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

The A's got better in the second half because waiver wire pickings were better than the flotsam on their roster. It's not much of an endorsement. I can't buy into a 112 loss team going into a lame duck season as anything higher than 30.

But Jerry Reinsdorf is old and dumb.

 

[Cackling Co Pilot Kamala]

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Please send all of your thoughts and prayers to @Dandy during his time of crisis.

 

[Dandy]

I’m not handling it very well.

 

[alkeiper]

Brenton Doyle won the NL gold glove in center field. He had a .593 OPS playing in Colorado but did so well in the field that he had a positive WAR.

 

[HarleyQuinn]

Brenton Doyle won the NL gold glove in center field. He had a .593 OPS playing in Colorado but did so well in the field that he had a positive WAR.

He had a +26 TZR in the NL. For context, Fernando Tatis Jr was 2nd at 21 and Ke'Bryan Hayes was 3rd at 17. Julio Rodriguez led the AL with 19.