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WarningTrakPower · 04-15-2020, 09:57 PM

We have made it up to free agent filings day and changes are ahead!

Roster Moves

Matt Chapman resigned for 1 year at $5.25 million

Justin Wilson resigned for 1 year at $1.2 million with a team option for year 2 at $1.4 million (150k buyout).

Seth Lugo resigned for 1 year at $2.25 million.

Matt Olson was the only player we ended up going to arbitration with and he ended up winning. His salary for 2021 is going to be $6.875 million.

Marcus Semien wanted a long term deal. I was hoping he would accept his qualifying offer, but he didn't.

Traded AA outfielder Chase Calabuig (soon to be 25, 27th round pick in 2018) for 25 year old lefty hitting Nick Gordon from the Twins (5th overall pick in 2014).

I didn't realize he was a soon to be MiLB free agent (probably why they offered him to us), so we added him to our 40 man roster (unfortunately he only has two option years left since IRL he was optioned prior to 2019, I think).

I like his defensive versatility in the infield or (corner) outfield.

Also, check out what a great personality he has.

Our trainer/team doctor retired, so here is our new hire.

Offseason Plan

A lot of times these things don't go as planned, but I'll try to layout what my "intentions" are.

1 - Find a trade to dump the final year of Khris Davis (somehow)

2 - Add some depth for our bullpen (likely through trade). Currently sitting with 6 relievers and 1 AAA starter in our bullpen. A few of the guys we acquired last year will likely need to be rule 5 protected.

3 - Might be the time to trade Stephen Piscotty (if he has any value). He is due to make $7.25 million for 2021 and $7.25 million for 2022 also.

Edit: He doesn't have enough value to warrant a trade.

4 - Figure out the backup OF plan. Dustin Fowler looks like an internal candidate (plus he is out of options). He has a career OPS of .858 in (hitter friendly) AAA.
Or maybe we can find a free agent to fill this void.

Edit: Since Piscotty isn't going anywhere, he might be more of a DH and we might add another corner outfielder.

5 - Our starters are all very inexperienced. I would like to add one (or two) veteran pitchers to help lead the way.

6 - Rule 5 Draft - We will need to figure out who we can't leave exposed, but also we will try to add either a backup batter or reliever (or both).

Edit: As you will see below, not only did we not add, but we lost one pitcher (for the time being)

7 - Keep an eye on the waiver wire for hidden gems.

04-15-2020, 09:57 PM	#22
WarningTrakPower All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 595	2020 Offseason Update! We have made it up to free agent filings day and changes are ahead! Roster Moves Matt Chapman resigned for 1 year at $5.25 million Justin Wilson resigned for 1 year at $1.2 million with a team option for year 2 at $1.4 million (150k buyout). Seth Lugo resigned for 1 year at $2.25 million. Matt Olson was the only player we ended up going to arbitration with and he ended up winning. His salary for 2021 is going to be $6.875 million. Marcus Semien wanted a long term deal. I was hoping he would accept his qualifying offer, but he didn't. Traded AA outfielder Chase Calabuig (soon to be 25, 27th round pick in 2018) for 25 year old lefty hitting Nick Gordon from the Twins (5th overall pick in 2014). I didn't realize he was a soon to be MiLB free agent (probably why they offered him to us), so we added him to our 40 man roster (unfortunately he only has two option years left since IRL he was optioned prior to 2019, I think). I like his defensive versatility in the infield or (corner) outfield. Also, check out what a great personality he has. Our trainer/team doctor retired, so here is our new hire. Offseason Plan A lot of times these things don't go as planned, but I'll try to layout what my "intentions" are. 1 - Find a trade to dump the final year of Khris Davis (somehow) 2 - Add some depth for our bullpen (likely through trade). Currently sitting with 6 relievers and 1 AAA starter in our bullpen. A few of the guys we acquired last year will likely need to be rule 5 protected. 3 - Might be the time to trade Stephen Piscotty (if he has any value). He is due to make $7.25 million for 2021 and $7.25 million for 2022 also. Edit: He doesn't have enough value to warrant a trade. 4 - Figure out the backup OF plan. Dustin Fowler looks like an internal candidate (plus he is out of options). He has a career OPS of .858 in (hitter friendly) AAA. Or maybe we can find a free agent to fill this void. Edit: Since Piscotty isn't going anywhere, he might be more of a DH and we might add another corner outfielder. 5 - Our starters are all very inexperienced. I would like to add one (or two) veteran pitchers to help lead the way. 6 - Rule 5 Draft - We will need to figure out who we can't leave exposed, but also we will try to add either a backup batter or reliever (or both). Edit: As you will see below, not only did we not add, but we lost one pitcher (for the time being) 7 - Keep an eye on the waiver wire for hidden gems. Last edited by WarningTrakPower; 04-16-2020 at 09:10 AM.