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Art Deco · 05-29-2021, 02:18 PM

BIG FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:

In this parallel universe, World Series MVP and superstar Francisco Lindor did not sign a big extension with the Mets so instead he signed a 4/152.5 deal with Houston, who had Carlos Correa go free.

The Cardinals couldn't keep Nolan Arenado from opting out of his big deal, so he signed with Washington on a massive 6/224.5 pact. Guess they're not convinced Carter Kieboom is the future at 3B.

The Mets replaced Lindor with defensive wizard Andrelton Simmons, who defected from their World Series opponent the Twins. Simmons signs for 5/124. Simmons isn't going to hit .340 and earn 7.5 WAR again, but he's a fine replacement.

37-year-old Max Scherzer still has it, and he's taking it to Houston on a 3/88.2 deal.

Jimmy Nelson, who helped lead Arizona to a surprise NL West title with a 13-10, 3.02 season, inked a 2/31.8 pact with the Phillies.

Former Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez, who pitched great for Houston as a rental last year, went for 7/121.8 to Cincinnati, a bold move for them.

The aforementioned Carlos Correa found a new home too, headed to the Windy City to play for the Cubs on a 7/149.8 deal.

The Blue Jays, who had already made deals for veteran pitchers Mike Foltyniewicz and Will Harris, signed the big prize among international free agents, Cuban lefty Ernie Severino. The mammoth 6'7, 240-lb Severino projects as a #2-3 starter and went for 5/78.

A couple of veteran middle infielders who had huge seasons in 2021 cashed in. 36-year-old Asdrubal Cabrera, who had a stunning .305-30-106 season with Arizona, signed a 3/44.4 deal with Seattle while 2B Jonathan Schoop, who bounced back to hit .308-27-71 with a bad Detroit team, will join Nolan Arenado on the Washington infield with a 5/85 pact.

More reliever deals: Veteran closer Kirby Yates to the Yankees for 2/18.6, Brad Hand to the Dodgers for 3/27, Ryan Pressly back to the Twins for 3/28.

Starters on the move: Trevor Bauer takes his winning personality to Toronto for 6/96, Vince Velazquez surfaces in Pittsburgh for 3/24.4, and Kevin Gausman to the Mets for 4/60.8.

In a trade, the Dodgers acquired Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos for a couple of prospects.

Good thing we got Jack Little for him:

December 18: Added 1B Tristan Gray, RP Drew Strotman, SP Brett Honeywell and OF Moises Gomez to the 40-man roster.

The Rule 5 draft is tomorrow, and we may lose someone like Paul Campbell or Garrett Whitley. There were a bunch of guys I rated about the same so I ended up leaving an open spot in case there's someone I want to take in the draft.

December 19: The Rule 5 draft was kind of a bust, only 3 players were taken, two by the expansion Memphis Spirit and none from us.

05-29-2021, 02:18 PM	#84
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,065	2021-22 Offseason: December BIG FREE AGENT SIGNINGS: In this parallel universe, World Series MVP and superstar Francisco Lindor did not sign a big extension with the Mets so instead he signed a 4/152.5 deal with Houston, who had Carlos Correa go free. The Cardinals couldn't keep Nolan Arenado from opting out of his big deal, so he signed with Washington on a massive 6/224.5 pact. Guess they're not convinced Carter Kieboom is the future at 3B. The Mets replaced Lindor with defensive wizard Andrelton Simmons, who defected from their World Series opponent the Twins. Simmons signs for 5/124. Simmons isn't going to hit .340 and earn 7.5 WAR again, but he's a fine replacement. 37-year-old Max Scherzer still has it, and he's taking it to Houston on a 3/88.2 deal. Jimmy Nelson, who helped lead Arizona to a surprise NL West title with a 13-10, 3.02 season, inked a 2/31.8 pact with the Phillies. Former Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez, who pitched great for Houston as a rental last year, went for 7/121.8 to Cincinnati, a bold move for them. The aforementioned Carlos Correa found a new home too, headed to the Windy City to play for the Cubs on a 7/149.8 deal. The Blue Jays, who had already made deals for veteran pitchers Mike Foltyniewicz and Will Harris, signed the big prize among international free agents, Cuban lefty Ernie Severino. The mammoth 6'7, 240-lb Severino projects as a #2-3 starter and went for 5/78. A couple of veteran middle infielders who had huge seasons in 2021 cashed in. 36-year-old Asdrubal Cabrera, who had a stunning .305-30-106 season with Arizona, signed a 3/44.4 deal with Seattle while 2B Jonathan Schoop, who bounced back to hit .308-27-71 with a bad Detroit team, will join Nolan Arenado on the Washington infield with a 5/85 pact. More reliever deals: Veteran closer Kirby Yates to the Yankees for 2/18.6, Brad Hand to the Dodgers for 3/27, Ryan Pressly back to the Twins for 3/28. Starters on the move: Trevor Bauer takes his winning personality to Toronto for 6/96, Vince Velazquez surfaces in Pittsburgh for 3/24.4, and Kevin Gausman to the Mets for 4/60.8. In a trade, the Dodgers acquired Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos for a couple of prospects. Good thing we got Jack Little for him: December 18: Added 1B Tristan Gray, RP Drew Strotman, SP Brett Honeywell and OF Moises Gomez to the 40-man roster. The Rule 5 draft is tomorrow, and we may lose someone like Paul Campbell or Garrett Whitley. There were a bunch of guys I rated about the same so I ended up leaving an open spot in case there's someone I want to take in the draft. December 19: The Rule 5 draft was kind of a bust, only 3 players were taken, two by the expansion Memphis Spirit and none from us. Last edited by Art Deco; 05-29-2021 at 03:05 PM.