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ArquimedezPozo · 02-26-2023, 12:17 AM

1/23: LF Chris Griebe Signs Extension with St. Louis Browns - 4 years, $25.5 mil
It’s a big step down for Griebe in terms of money - he’s on the last year of a deal that pays him $14.2 mil a year. But this will keep him paid until he’s 39, and gives St. Louis some flexibility as well, as it’s a tradeable contract and does not include a no-trade. It also gives a younger St. Louis club great veteran leadership: Griebe is one of the game’s most respected players.

2/5: SP Hector Razo, 35 (SEA) - signed by Ft. Worth Cats - 3 years, $40.2 mil
Nothing about this was expected, but the Cats have stunned everyone with a major move, adding the best pitcher on the market to a 3 year deal with a little over $13 million annually. Razo’s age was clearly a concern, but he was outstanding in D1 last year, so the fact that it took until February to sign him - and well below what he was asking - raises some questions. Still, Ft. Worth fans have to be thrilled at this offseason, as the club has added two frontline starters in Razo and Ian Weaver, and is well-positioned to make a run at the D2 West.

3/16: SP David Matthews Signs Extension with El Paso Sun Kings - 3 years, $25.2 mil
The Sun Kings have been very quiet this offseason, which is strange given the narrow margin by which they won the West last year. In a vacuum, locking up Matthews through his age 34 year is a good move - he was a reliable quality arm last season and can eat innings as well. But one wonders if this was the best use of that money, given some of their other challenges.

3/23: RP Joe Waybright traded from San Diego to Ottawa for minor leaguers, draft pick
Ottawa shored up its bullpen with a Spring Training swap to get journeyman reliever Joe Waybright. Waybright has been a 1+ WAR reliever for several years now, and most recently served as San Diego’s bullpen ace alongside closer Aaron Meadows.

4/6: SS Ivan Castillo Signs Extension with Nashville Sounds - 5 years, $63 mil
This is a huge deal for Nashville, which is investing in their franchise talent, future Hall of Fame shortstop Ivan Castillo. Castillo, who won back to back D4 MVP awards in 2032 and 2033, is a five tool player who has won four Gold Gloves, eight Silver Sluggers, and has been named to ten All-Star teams. While his offense has slipped a bit in recent years he is still an above average offensive producer at a weak offensive spot, and his defense and baserunning ability keep his value high. A lot of that could change over the next five years: Castillo is 33, after all. But this will allow him to spend the last major years of his career with the only team he’s ever played for.

4/9: SP John Belhumeur (ELP) to 60 Day IL, will miss season
This is a major setback for El Paso, which stood pat after its 2038 championship. Belhumeur was a league average hurler, but he ate innings and struck out batters, and showed flashes of greatness, including an early season no-hitter last year. His loss opens a big hole in El Paso’s rotation that for now at least will be filled by young SP Bryan Troxell who had a great age 24 season in AAA Juarez last year and was expected to be a bullpen piece and fill-in starter this year.

02-26-2023, 12:17 AM	#91
ArquimedezPozo Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 228	Major Offseason Moves: January-April, 2039 1/23: LF Chris Griebe Signs Extension with St. Louis Browns - 4 years, $25.5 mil It’s a big step down for Griebe in terms of money - he’s on the last year of a deal that pays him $14.2 mil a year. But this will keep him paid until he’s 39, and gives St. Louis some flexibility as well, as it’s a tradeable contract and does not include a no-trade. It also gives a younger St. Louis club great veteran leadership: Griebe is one of the game’s most respected players. 2/5: SP Hector Razo, 35 (SEA) - signed by Ft. Worth Cats - 3 years, $40.2 mil Nothing about this was expected, but the Cats have stunned everyone with a major move, adding the best pitcher on the market to a 3 year deal with a little over $13 million annually. Razo’s age was clearly a concern, but he was outstanding in D1 last year, so the fact that it took until February to sign him - and well below what he was asking - raises some questions. Still, Ft. Worth fans have to be thrilled at this offseason, as the club has added two frontline starters in Razo and Ian Weaver, and is well-positioned to make a run at the D2 West. 3/16: SP David Matthews Signs Extension with El Paso Sun Kings - 3 years, $25.2 mil The Sun Kings have been very quiet this offseason, which is strange given the narrow margin by which they won the West last year. In a vacuum, locking up Matthews through his age 34 year is a good move - he was a reliable quality arm last season and can eat innings as well. But one wonders if this was the best use of that money, given some of their other challenges. 3/23: RP Joe Waybright traded from San Diego to Ottawa for minor leaguers, draft pick Ottawa shored up its bullpen with a Spring Training swap to get journeyman reliever Joe Waybright. Waybright has been a 1+ WAR reliever for several years now, and most recently served as San Diego’s bullpen ace alongside closer Aaron Meadows. 4/6: SS Ivan Castillo Signs Extension with Nashville Sounds - 5 years, $63 mil This is a huge deal for Nashville, which is investing in their franchise talent, future Hall of Fame shortstop Ivan Castillo. Castillo, who won back to back D4 MVP awards in 2032 and 2033, is a five tool player who has won four Gold Gloves, eight Silver Sluggers, and has been named to ten All-Star teams. While his offense has slipped a bit in recent years he is still an above average offensive producer at a weak offensive spot, and his defense and baserunning ability keep his value high. A lot of that could change over the next five years: Castillo is 33, after all. But this will allow him to spend the last major years of his career with the only team he’s ever played for. 4/9: SP John Belhumeur (ELP) to 60 Day IL, will miss season This is a major setback for El Paso, which stood pat after its 2038 championship. Belhumeur was a league average hurler, but he ate innings and struck out batters, and showed flashes of greatness, including an early season no-hitter last year. His loss opens a big hole in El Paso’s rotation that for now at least will be filled by young SP Bryan Troxell who had a great age 24 season in AAA Juarez last year and was expected to be a bullpen piece and fill-in starter this year.