Manny won't be Metly

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Padres extend him for 11 years, $350 million.



https://nypost.com/2023/02/26/manny-machado-signs-350-million-contract-extension-with-padres/https://nypost.com/2023/02/26/manny-machado-signs-350-million-contract-extension-with-padres/

[smg58]

Honestly, good for San Diego. You want to see other teams spending to win, too.



I do wonder how much the thought of Cohen lurking in the background gave the Padres an extra sense of urgency to get something done ahead of time.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Guest

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[Benjamin Grimm]

Good news for Brett Baty.



This team can use another couple of home-grown regulars.

[Frayed Knot]

Honestly, good for San Diego. You want to see other teams spending to win, too.

Sure, except for the part about committing to eleven years to a soon to be (July) 31 y/o. And this for a guy who wasn't keen about running stuff out when he was 26. "Not really my thing".



He's a terrific player but 'losing' him doesn't bother me at all.

[nymr83]

Happy to see him sign in Sam Diego. If Cohen is Boras' new BFF then the Sam Diego ownership is Tony Clark's - so much for the smaller markets not being able to spend.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Yeah he strikes me as a douche

[metirish]

Yeah he's a proper wanker I think

[Lefty Specialist]

Yeah, Machado's a good player when he feels like it. Not so sure he's gonna feel like it at 41. But it's their money.

[Edgy MD]

It's highly distinctive how the Pads' method seems to be to load up on shortstops and push them to other positions.



Tatis is due back in a few days, and I guess I'd know more if I read more, but I suppose Xander Bogarts is their shortstop now and Fernando goes to the outfield.



On the other hand, Bogaerts is headed to the WBC, so maybe Fernando is a shortstop again in the meantime. Or Machado. Or Ha-Seong Kim. I dunno.

[Frayed Knot]

Edgy MD wrote: It's highly distinctive how the Pads' method seems to be to load up on shortstops and push them to other positions.

All while paying them all as if they're starting (and star) shortstops.

[Edgy MD]

It may work out for them yet.



The offensive standard at shortstop in baseball is so high now that I wouldn't be surprised if the average shortstop is out-hitting the average secondbaseman, thirdbaseman, and/or centerfielder. Catcher too, although nobody is getting pushed there.

[Fman99]

Brett Baty is going to be so good in 2023 that this becomes a moot point, I predict, from the Metly perspective.

[Edgy MD]

I agree, but I call Baty Batymauricientos.



Why we would want to lust after other people's infielders, in the second halves of their careers, is a mystery.

[Frayed Knot]

=metirish post_id=118889 time=1677434050 user_id=72]
Yeah he's a proper wanker I think