2023 ARZ Offseason

[Ronin]

Yeah let’s all be thankful I’m not charge of running this team.lol

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Occasional power, low average and sometimes can draw walks. He has to be the backup backup backup plan.

I would rather sign Brandon Belt if we are going to get a lefty that can't hit righties.

Pederson OPS Righties .786
Belt .890

 

[Chris_Sanders]

They should go get Rhys Hoskins.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

They should go get Rhys Hoskins.

He gone! Just signed with Brewers...Turner or Martinez has much more appeal to me than a guy like Peterson.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

He gone! Just signed with Brewers...Turner or Martinez has much more appeal to me than a guy like Peterson.

That's a great signing for the Brewers dang

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Wow cheap as well. 2 year deal for 34 million with a 1 year opt out.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Yuma]

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Justin Martinez should be groomed for a closer. When he was briefly with the big club at the start of the year, that fastball was a literal blow by pitch. I would love them to get this guy more consistent. He was over throwing a bit. Seems like they just need to get him to relax and trust his arm.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

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I thought Pederson was reported as mutual for 2025.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Chris_Sanders]

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Shortstop? I guess Lawlar isn't going to be counted on this year.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Shortstop? I guess Lawlar isn't going to be counted on this year.

I think he's gonna be Ahmed 2.0. Great glove, no bat. Hope he proves wrong.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I think he's gonna be Ahmed 2.0. Great glove, no bat. Hope he proves wrong.

So Ahmed's OPS in the minors was about .664. He was never going to be a great hitter.

Lawlar's OPS over 3 seasons in the minors is .893.

They can't treat him like they did Thomas with wild spot starts and immediate benchings.

 

[Ronin]

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[Chris_Sanders]

https://www.mlb.com/news/takeaways-from-joc-pederson-deal-with-d-backs

Steve Gilbert always a great read. Looks like DBacks Spring Training will have a ton of competition.

From the outfield (with guys like Jake McCarthy, Pavin Smith and No. 11 prospect Dominic Fletcher) to the infield (headlined by No. 1 prospect Jordan Lawlar, Emmanuel Rivera, Jace Peterson and Kevin Newman) to the pitching staff (which has too many names to list), there will be a lot of players fighting for few spots.

They really need a utility right handed bat. You can't go into the season with 5 left handed OFs/DHs and Gurriell

 

[Ronin]

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