How does that trade make sense for the Tigers? They are still a playoff team and he's pretty much there keep peace to having any chance of winning at all
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They can't keep him and he's a free agent after the season. Makes sense for them to maintain a long term vision. Contrary to some opinions on this board, it is still possible for unproven young guys to help you win. When you don't have an unlimited budget like the Dodgers you have to take that risk occasionally.tjack16 said:
How does that trade make sense for the Tigers? They are still a playoff team and he's pretty much there keep peace to having any chance of winning at all
tjack16 said:
How does that trade make sense for the Tigers? They are still a playoff team and he's pretty much there keep peace to having any chance of winning at all
Because they have to function like the Brewers, Guards, Rays, etc. Their payroll is limited. Their fans should feel sick about it. They're barely playing the same game as the Dodgers of the world.
This article made me sad. Our roster is such a mess, and I'm not seeing the pathway to build a legit contender around Altuve before he retires without spending loads of money.
FWIW - I was told by someone pretty well plugged into the organization that they expect Parades to be the opening day first baseman. This was very recent.
If Houston moves him, that would be a pretty sudden change of direction from where they were at recently.
If Houston moves him, that would be a pretty sudden change of direction from where they were at recently.
That's good to hear at least. We were 21st in runs, 9th in runs allowed, even with all the injuries.
Not sure why the front office thinks that indicates we need to go all in on trading away some of our limited batting production to get more pitching.
And at a certain point the injuries aren't an anomaly, so you can't just plan on Alvarez or anyone else to play more.
Not sure why the front office thinks that indicates we need to go all in on trading away some of our limited batting production to get more pitching.
And at a certain point the injuries aren't an anomaly, so you can't just plan on Alvarez or anyone else to play more.
MLB needs to grow some balls and stop this nonsense. No one's going to want to watch the dodgers win 7/10 World Series because they outspent the other team by a factor of 5.
I have the ****ing dodgers…
I have the ****ing dodgers…
Astros Receiving "Minimal" Interest In Christian Walker https://t.co/B1dHKFOvAe pic.twitter.com/9Y82Q5lN4e
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) December 10, 2025
texasaggie2015 said:
FWIW - I was told by someone pretty well plugged into the organization that they expect Parades to be the opening day first baseman. This was very recent.
If Houston moves him, that would be a pretty sudden change of direction from where they were at recently.
The only comparable insight I've got from my Blue Jays guy is that George Springer loves to talk about college football.
He's just like me.
texasaggie2015 said:
FWIW - I was told by someone pretty well plugged into the organization that they expect Parades to be the opening day first baseman. This was very recent.
If Houston moves him, that would be a pretty sudden change of direction from where they were at recently.
What does that mean for Walker? Is he on the move?
More than likely.
I don't think we're shopping Paredes, but if someone approaches us with a deal that's too good to pass up, well, it would be too good to pass up.
iBrad said:
I don't think we're shopping Paredes, but if someone approaches us with a deal that's too good to pass up, well, it would be too good to pass up.
This is how I feel. We need to do something. Moving Walker is not going to be easy. So if nothing comes to fruition there and we get blown away with a deal for Paredes then it could happen.
I don't see moving Walker being that difficult.
Getting out from under his contract is the hard part but I would think there's teams out there that would be open to adding him with us covering the majority of the money.
Hell...Worst case you get a guy who puts up 20 HRs and 80 RBIs for a bargain. Best case he rebounds a bit and gets you 25/100.
Getting out from under his contract is the hard part but I would think there's teams out there that would be open to adding him with us covering the majority of the money.
Hell...Worst case you get a guy who puts up 20 HRs and 80 RBIs for a bargain. Best case he rebounds a bit and gets you 25/100.
If we don't intend to spend big AAV in FA this offseason and instead address via trade, then there is no reason not to eat rhe majority of Walker's contract to move him.
If you offer a productive veteran 1B to a team on the cheap, that is actually a legit trade chip.
If you offer a productive veteran 1B to a team on the cheap, that is actually a legit trade chip.
Buck Compton said:
That's good to hear at least. We were 21st in runs, 9th in runs allowed, even with all the injuries.
Not sure why the front office thinks that indicates we need to go all in on trading away some of our limited batting production to get more pitching.
And at a certain point the injuries aren't an anomaly, so you can't just plan on Alvarez or anyone else to play more.
Our offensive struggles were largely injury related. At the moment, we have a surplus of everyday players, so why not trade one to help the rotation?
Everyone is pushing to trade the guy who led the team in HRs and RBIs last season, and who also didn't spend a significant amount of time on the IL. Any worry in losing that production?
Devil's advocate: You can trade Walker for a 5th starter and only have to pay 25% of his salary, but you have to start Jose Abreu at 1B every Sunday for the entire year.
Only happening if they eat half his contract or take on another bad contract. And you won't be getting anything of value in return. Basically accomplishing nothing but freeing up a few million.texasaggie2015 said:
More than likely.
Just posted from me:
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) December 10, 2025
Minor-league rule change experiment could eliminate timeouts for hitters https://t.co/aPanuw7IUs
Good. Now eliminate them from pitchers. Better yet eliminate them from managers who take their sweet time walking slowly to the mound, spend 30 seconds chatting with their catcher waiting for the umpire to walk to the mound to end the visit only then to raise their hand and call for a pitching change the whole world new was coming.
This is so dumb. There are tons of ways to eliminate dead time that doesn't take it from the players.
This is so dumb. There are tons of ways to eliminate dead time that doesn't take it from the players.
Seems stupid. What if a bug flies in someone's eye? And then if you make an exception for that you'll be shocked how many bugs are flying into batter's eyes!
"Little interest in Walker"
Shocking, I tell ya. Shocking.
Shocking, I tell ya. Shocking.
MaxPower said:
Seems stupid. What if a bug flies in someone's eye? And then if you make an exception for that you'll be shocked how many bugs are flying into batter's eyes!
I'm sure they would carve out an exception for Shohei.
"He's coming back in to hit from the mound and needs an extra 30 seconds to get ready."
Hornbeck said:
"Little interest in Walker"
Shocking, I tell ya. Shocking.
Also, Walker has a 6-team no trade clause.
EastCoastAgNc said:Hornbeck said:
"Little interest in Walker"
Shocking, I tell ya. Shocking.
Also, Walker has a 6-team no trade clause.
I think there are about 29 teams with a no-Walker trade clause unfortunately.
iBrad said:Buck Compton said:
That's good to hear at least. We were 21st in runs, 9th in runs allowed, even with all the injuries.
Not sure why the front office thinks that indicates we need to go all in on trading away some of our limited batting production to get more pitching.
And at a certain point the injuries aren't an anomaly, so you can't just plan on Alvarez or anyone else to play more.
Our offensive struggles were largely injury related. At the moment, we have a surplus of everyday players, so why not trade one to help the rotation?
Everyone is pushing to trade the guy who led the team in HRs and RBIs last season, and who also didn't spend a significant amount of time on the IL. Any worry in losing that production?
How much of that production came over the course of about 6-8 games in NL parks? I would think he would be a hot commodity for a few NL teams whose stadiums he seems like the 2nd coming of Ted Williams in. He was pretty atrocious at Daikan (.202 Avg, 8 HR, 34 RBI, and 94 K in 74 games at Daikan). He also barely cleared the Mendoza line in high leverage situations (.208 Avg, 2 HR, 15 RBIs, and 20K in 53 high leverage ABs). Being one of the most productive guys on last year's offense is nothing to write home about. Even Willy Wonka had somebody that qualified as tallest midget.
MaxPower said:texasaggie2015 said:
More than likely.
Only happening if they eat half his contract or take on another bad contract. And you won't be getting anything of value in return. Basically accomplishing nothing but freeing up a few million.
Correct
texasaggie2015 said:MaxPower said:texasaggie2015 said:
More than likely.
Only happening if they eat half his contract or take on another bad contract. And you won't be getting anything of value in return. Basically accomplishing nothing but freeing up a few million.
Correct
If it clears a path for Paredes to play 1B every day and a few million to spend on a quality reliever or a LH bat I am good with that.
Yep. Because frankly Paredes should be an extension target right now to lock down our corners long term.
BREAKING: First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Alonso leaves the Mets to make a loaded AL East even better.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 10, 2025
Who is going to pitch for the O's?
Texas 8&4 said:
Who is going to pitch for the O's?
Chas is still a free agent
Mets need a first baseman - Walker?
EastCoastAgNc said:BREAKING: First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Alonso leaves the Mets to make a loaded AL East even better.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 10, 2025
Time to trade Walker to the Mets
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