Holy @#%$!

[ashie62]

Yeah!



So the physical was fake news

[Benjamin Grimm]

Correa wore number 1 during his years with the Astros, and number 4 last year with the Twins.

[TransMonk]

SNY photoshopped him into #4.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Why did he only sign a one-year deal with the Twins? I don't remember what that was about.

[Edgy MD]

I was explaining this deal to my wife, how the Mets just dropped a ton of money on a shortstop when they don't need a shortstop.



　　Ms. Edgy: Maybe the idea is to teach him first base.



　　Edgy: First base?



　　Ms. Edgy: It's not that hard. Tell him, Wash. [switches to Ron Washington voice.] It's incredibly difficult.

[vtmet7]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Why did he only sign a one-year deal with the Twins? I don't remember what that was about.

it wasn't a 1 year, it had an opt-out since he didn't get the huge deal last year that he wanted...then he opted out

[vtmet7]

Edgy MD wrote: I was explaining this deal to my wife, how the Mets just dropped a ton of money on a shortstop when they don't need a shortstop. 　　Wifey: Maybe the idea is to teach him first base. 　　Edgy: First base? 　　Wifey: It's not that hard. Tell him, Wash. [switches to Ron Washington voice.] It's incredibly difficult.

I'm not 100% convinced that either he or Lindor may eventually move to 2B...3B is a tough position, whereas 2B is a more natural transition for a shortstop...

[kcmets]

They showed a few highlights of him at 3B, SS and 2B before on MLB. Looks

like he could play anywhere, even standing on his head spitting nickels.

[MFS62]

Edgy MD wrote: 　　Ms. Edgy: It's not that hard. Tell him, Wash. [switches to Ron Washington voice.] It's incredibly difficult.

A wifey who not only remembers Ron Washington but can also do his voice?

Very impressive.

A keeper.

Later

[A Boy Named Seo]

I love Correa, this is wild. I would bet there are opt-outs, too, but he'll probably just Manny Machado this one and be content to play third base.



Yeah, give Baty an outfield mitt or look again at that Alek Thomas trade. Try to find new homes for McCann and maybe Escobar. Sign Liam Hendricks. I'm sure Cohen has some unicorn blood laying around the house. Give it to Willie Mays and he can spell Nimmo in center.

[kcmets]

Sour grapes is gonna sour...



Text from nephew in-law-in No Cali, "I hate you."

[A Boy Named Seo]

Sour grapes is gonna sour... Text from nephew in-law-in No Cali, "I hate you."

Sour grapes in Nor Cal can make a perfectly mediocre Giants-inspired wine #sickburn

[metirish]

Can someone please post David Axelrod's tweet ?

[smg58]

Well if they don't like getting regularly outmaneuvered by teams in New York, they could have just stayed in New York.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: "Clogged" from the perspective of Baty, Vientos, and Mauricio, I meant.

Those guys are dead Mets walking. The Angels are gonna want top tier prospects when they hafta trade Ohtani. And there aren't too many teams out there that are gonna be able to foot Ohtani's next AAV, which is gonna be in the 50 millions.



Chris Young's vision. Oh my.

[A Boy Named Seo]

Can someone please post David Axelrod's tweet ?

David wants more pluck.

[metirish]

Thank you , could you please explain how you did that? there is a thread in non baseball

[A Boy Named Seo]

=metirish post_id=115275 time=1671645448 user_id=72]
Thank you , could you please explain how you did that? there is a thread in non baseball

[batmagadanleadoff]

Plus you figger, Alonso and McNeil are gonna be getting big deals down the line. The Mets payroll's going way way up even from these current levels.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Wanna know what the real Steve Cohen tax is? Almost half the teams making the playoffs. Because the Mets won't be winning the WS left and right no matter how much money they spend. No team will under this setup.

[Benjamin Grimm]

True. As evidenced by the Phillies lasting longer this year than the Dodgers, Mets, and Braves.

[Edgy MD]

McNeil may have a big payday coming up, but I'm not sure it'll be with the Mets.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Edgy MD wrote: McNeil may have a big payday coming up, but I'm not sure it'll be with the Mets.

Me neither. But he's been way less grumpy under Cohen than under the Wilpons.

[metirish]

[MFS62]

Dear Mr. Axelrod;

boo hoo!

Strongly worded letter to follow.



Later

[bmfc1]

If Axelrod wants everyone to root against the Mets because Steve isn't pure of heart or deed he ignores the fact that none of the owners got to be where they are by being a virgin. Steve is doing what every fan wants his owner to do. The difference is that Steve doesn't need the money and the Mets aren't his sole source of income.

[MFS62]

Edgy MD wrote: McNeil may have a big payday coming up, but I'm not sure it'll be with the Mets. Me neither. But he's been way less grumpy under Cohen than under the Wilpons.

And Steve can afford enough acorns to keep the squirrel happy.

Later

[Edgy MD]

It's clear that Mr. Cohen is filthy rich and willing to spend aggressively. I mean to say that McNeil has had his position on the team encroached upon several times over now by big-ticket acquisitions.



I'm sure he could afford to keep Jacob deGrom in a healthy lifestyle for many years, but here we are. The finite number of opportunities creates limits that the wallet does not.

[Fman99]

Mr. Axelrod can help himself to a garbage bag full of dicks.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Andy McCullough writing for The Athletic:

Steve Cohen spends money with a casualness, almost a flippancy that underscores his understanding of his own wealth. [***] Cohen has operated with ruthless directness this winter.... When there was an opening with Correa, Cohen did not hesitate. And why wouldn't he? Do you know how many millions are in a billion?