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Art Deco · 10-12-2023, 10:28 AM

January 2: Hall of Fame balloting is in:

1B Joey Votto 83.7 (8th year) Inducted HOF
2B Jose Altuve 64.4 (4th year)
LF Christian Yelich 61.0 (2nd year)
SP Jacob deGrom 55.3 (3rd year)
CL Craig Kimbrel 45.8 (8th year)
3B Anthony Rendon 30.3 (1st year)

Congrats to Votto, who had to wait until his 8th year, while it was tough sledding for everyone else.

January 6: Corbin Carroll signed a 3/58 deal with the Twins.

January 11: Raul Guzman, who hit a Coors-aided 56 HR for the Rockies last year, parlayed that into a 5/104 deal. We'll see how he fares at sea level with 40 contact and 70 power.

January 20: Signed one of the top international amateur free agents in Venezuelan Frank Marques, a 17-year-old 1B with 80 contact and 65 power potential.

January 22: We signed another IFA today, 16-year old Dominican Ricky Diaz, a pitcher with 55/70/80 potential.

January 29: The international signings continue as we secured 17-year-old Venezuelan Leo Lopez, a SS with 70 contact/60 power potential.

February 4: Why not one more? Welcome to the organization Dominican SS (he can play 5 positions) Tony Antonio (Tony Tony?) who isn't expected to be a big contact guy (45 potential) but has a power bat (75 potential).

February 7: Preseason has begun and my owner Jon Paige has decided to raise our payroll $12M. This gives us $40M to spend so despite adding two top-shelf relievers on multi-year deals I may grab another one out there on a 1-year contract and build a super bullpen.

February 11: And there it is - reunion time in Tampa Bay:

Lewis was our closer down the stretch in 2033 when we won our last World Series, and here's hoping he's a good-luck charm again. He also closed us out of the ALDS last year with the Yankees so it's good to have him on our side again. He remains dominant with 80/65/65 ratings and the question now is does he close or does Jadon Smith with his 80/70/50 profile? Just glad we don't have to roll the dice with Mike Moore again in critical late-inning situations, he'll pitch middle relief now.

February 24: After injuries early in his career, former Rays lefty Shane McClanahan became a reliever and quite a vagabond. Today the 38-year-old signed a 1-year, $2.1M deal with the Cubs, who now become his 14th(!) team making him the Edwin Jackson of the 2030s.

March 1: Made a trade:

Baer is a solid mid-back end starter in the final year of his contract and profiles 50/75/50. The lefty was 10-11, 4.18 and earned 3.6 WAR last year with the Royals and should slot in nicely into the rotation. He profiles similarly to Joe Scheu and hopefully he can pitch as well as Scheu did for us last year. This takes some pressure off rookie Leo Gutierrez, who is still slated to be the 5th starter but if he fails Nick Wallerstedt can move into the rotation from long relief. Brooks kept pitching great at Durham but spotty with us so perhaps he'll thrive with a new leash on life.

This was likely the last big move we make before the season starts as after taking on Baer's contract we're down to $14M to play with.

10-12-2023, 10:28 AM	#1283
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,393	2035-36 Offseason: Part 2 January 2: Hall of Fame balloting is in: 1B Joey Votto 83.7 (8th year) Inducted HOF 2B Jose Altuve 64.4 (4th year) LF Christian Yelich 61.0 (2nd year) SP Jacob deGrom 55.3 (3rd year) CL Craig Kimbrel 45.8 (8th year) 3B Anthony Rendon 30.3 (1st year) Congrats to Votto, who had to wait until his 8th year, while it was tough sledding for everyone else. January 6: Corbin Carroll signed a 3/58 deal with the Twins. January 11: Raul Guzman, who hit a Coors-aided 56 HR for the Rockies last year, parlayed that into a 5/104 deal. We'll see how he fares at sea level with 40 contact and 70 power. January 20: Signed one of the top international amateur free agents in Venezuelan Frank Marques, a 17-year-old 1B with 80 contact and 65 power potential. January 22: We signed another IFA today, 16-year old Dominican Ricky Diaz, a pitcher with 55/70/80 potential. January 29: The international signings continue as we secured 17-year-old Venezuelan Leo Lopez, a SS with 70 contact/60 power potential. February 4: Why not one more? Welcome to the organization Dominican SS (he can play 5 positions) Tony Antonio (Tony Tony?) who isn't expected to be a big contact guy (45 potential) but has a power bat (75 potential). February 7: Preseason has begun and my owner Jon Paige has decided to raise our payroll $12M. This gives us $40M to spend so despite adding two top-shelf relievers on multi-year deals I may grab another one out there on a 1-year contract and build a super bullpen. February 11: And there it is - reunion time in Tampa Bay: Lewis was our closer down the stretch in 2033 when we won our last World Series, and here's hoping he's a good-luck charm again. He also closed us out of the ALDS last year with the Yankees so it's good to have him on our side again. He remains dominant with 80/65/65 ratings and the question now is does he close or does Jadon Smith with his 80/70/50 profile? Just glad we don't have to roll the dice with Mike Moore again in critical late-inning situations, he'll pitch middle relief now. February 24: After injuries early in his career, former Rays lefty Shane McClanahan became a reliever and quite a vagabond. Today the 38-year-old signed a 1-year, $2.1M deal with the Cubs, who now become his 14th(!) team making him the Edwin Jackson of the 2030s. March 1: Made a trade: Baer is a solid mid-back end starter in the final year of his contract and profiles 50/75/50. The lefty was 10-11, 4.18 and earned 3.6 WAR last year with the Royals and should slot in nicely into the rotation. He profiles similarly to Joe Scheu and hopefully he can pitch as well as Scheu did for us last year. This takes some pressure off rookie Leo Gutierrez, who is still slated to be the 5th starter but if he fails Nick Wallerstedt can move into the rotation from long relief. Brooks kept pitching great at Durham but spotty with us so perhaps he'll thrive with a new leash on life. This was likely the last big move we make before the season starts as after taking on Baer's contract we're down to $14M to play with.