Scherzer to the Rangers!!!!

[Frayed Knot]

Pending Max's approval and other loose ends.

[metirish]

Please approve

[Frayed Knot]

No deets yet cuz of the whole approval thing (reading scroll on MLBN while watching--with sound down cuz I'm listening to music--TOR/LAA)

but the teams apparently have agreed on the personnel involved.



Max was saying after last night's game that he wanted 'to have a talk' concerning the trading of Roberston.

I guess they did!







btw, about two seconds after I flipped on MLBN to see if they were showing a late afternoon game, the first pitch I saw was Angel OF Taylor Ward taking a pitch in the face.

Was down, or at best on one knee, for a long time before finally getting carted off.

Edited July 29, 2023 by Guest

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Speculation is the Mets will get Sebastian Walcott, a young infielder who's apparently awesome

[batmagadanleadoff]

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Speculation is the Mets will get Sebastian Walcott, a young infielder who's apparently awesome

He's 17. Too young to drink, drive or vote.

[Frayed Knot]

He's also not allegedly 17 y/o

From the Bahamas so an int'l FA. Limited stats from '23 only in rookie ball and Dominican summer leagues.



Looks so far that unproven though high ceiling guys are their current obsession.

[Edgy MD]

Bahamas Shahamas. I'm pretty sure Sebastian Walcott was a member of the Algonquin Round Table.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Frayed Knot wrote: He's also not allegedly 17 y/o

Well, Wikipedia is alleging that he was born in 2006. So he's allegedly 17.

[whippoorwill]

=metirish post_id=133229 time=1690667000 user_id=72]Please approve

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

The other guy mentioned is Ronald acunas younger brother Luisangel Acuna

[The Hot Corner]

The best thing about unloading Max is the money it frees up for next year. Max still has his moments, but he is far from the pitcher he was even 2 years ago. I don't expect him to be better next year. Time takes it's toll.

[ashie62]

Get Evan Carter

[Chad ochoseis]

Frayed Knot wrote: Looks so far that unproven though high ceiling guys are their current obsession.

Absolutely the right approach, I think. I'll take that risk over getting a 25-year-old marginal player all day and every day, and I doubt Scherzer would have fetched more than a marginal established player from anyone else. Even if 90% of those high ceiling guys fail, the 10% who succeed make it a worthwhile gamble.



Makes sense for Texas, too. They're contending and need whatever arms they can get, which is what happens when your pitching Plan A involves a full season from JdG.



Wonder how much of Scherzer's 23 and 24 salary the Mets are picking up.

[batmagadanleadoff]

The Hot Corner wrote: The best thing about unloading Max is the money it frees up for next year. Max still has his moments, but he is far from the pitcher he was even 2 years ago. I don't expect him to be better next year. Time takes it's toll.

If the Mets are getting high end prospect(s) for Scherzer, Cohen 'll be kicking in a lot of money. And anyways, who cares. Money's like air to Cohen. Wake me when the payroll hits a billion.

[Chad ochoseis]

There's about 35% of the season left, plus the 2024 player option that Scherzer will exercise barring a miracle. So Scherzer is owed about $58 million, and I'd guess Steve picks up at least $45 million of that.



It does give luxury tax relief, though, as the full salary would be applied to the Rangers' cap.

[metirish]

[Benjamin Grimm]

Andy Martino says Luisangel Acuna would be included in the deal.



He's 21, and having a solid season in the AA Texas League. #71 prospect in all of baseball. Born on Darryl Strawberry's 40th birthday.

[MFS62]

According to USA Sports, Scherzer waived his no-trade clause and the deal is on, pending a physical and agreement on financial terms between the teams.

No players mentioned coming to the Mets.



https://sports.yahoo.com/york-mets-reach-preliminary-agreement-232818171.htmlhttps://sports.yahoo.com/york-mets-reach-preliminary-agreement-232818171.html



But according to the Ft. Worth Star Telegram,

If Scherzer approves of the trade, the Rangers gave up one of their top prospects Jack Leiter and 2023 all-star catcher Jonah Heim who is currently on the 10-day disabled list.

Later

[Frayed Knot]

Chad ochoseis wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Looks so far that unproven though high ceiling guys are their current obsession. Absolutely the right approach, I think. I'll take that risk over getting a 25-year-old marginal player all day and every day, and I doubt Scherzer would have fetched more than a marginal established player from anyone else. Even if 90% of those high ceiling guys fail, the 10% who succeed make it a worthwhile gamble.

There are certainly lots of choices that fall somewhere between rookie level teenagers and and 25 y/o low ceiling types.



Not knocking those they've targeted, just don't want them to limit themselves to just one type of option. Plus I'm a bit worried about Steve acting somewhat Wilponian by forever chasing the latest trends.

'Oh, spend megabucks on legacy FAs ... sure, we can do that'.

'What's that you say, the new rules favor the young and athletic? ... OK, let's switch gears and go after those'

[nymr83]

Jack Leiter? i like that!

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Martino saying Acuna and are paying $22.5 million. No Leiter.



Martino is correcting his Tweet.



Correction: Texas is paying Scherzer $22.5 MM. Mets are paying it down to that level. My mistake for typing it backwards.

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[batmagadanleadoff]

The latest:



Max Scherzer Trade Rumors: Mets, Rangers Deal at 'Impasse' over 2024 Player Option



https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10084447-max-scherzer-trade-rumors-mets-rangers-deal-at-impasse-over-2024-player-optionhttps://bleacherreport.com/articles/10084447-max-scherzer-trade-rumors-mets-rangers-deal-at-impasse-over-2024-player-option

[batmagadanleadoff]

Scherzer wants to keep his 2024 option. The Rangers want Scherzer guaranteed for 2024.

[ashie62]

Done deal

[metirish]

Ashie and Pasan have spoken

[ashie62]

Good riddance.



Dial up SF about Verlander while we're at it

[batmagadanleadoff]

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1685448791481057281 Ashie and Pasan have spoken

What is it? A fucking secret, Passan, as to who the Mets are getting in return?

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[batmagadanleadoff]

=ashie62 post_id=133269 time=1690678279 user_id=90]
Good riddance.



Dial up SF about Verlander while we're at it

[bmfc1]

Farewell, sticky fingers! Good riddance. ATL in September. SD in October. HR after HR.



I'm curious as to how Luisangel Acuna fits into the scheme of things. The MLB article says that he could play 2B or CF.

https://www.mlb.com/prospects/rangers/luisangel-acuna-682668https://www.mlb.com/prospects/rangers/luisangel-acuna-682668

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/texas-rangers-top-43-prospects/https://blogs.fangraphs.com/texas-rangers-top-43-prospects/



Whatever they decide, decide ASAP so they don't crap around as they did w/Mauricio.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Right now the Mets need outfielders more than infielders, especially if Canha and Pham are on the way out.