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    mikcou replied to the thread Let's Lay Off That Throttle.
    Its only disproving that its not true for everyone. We know from the numerous deals over the last 20+ years that normally the top bid...
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    Yes, I was responding to a post that thought SS defensive being 7th in MLB seemed too low. Seems pretty much right on the mark to me.
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    I dont see these as inconsistent at all? A consistent top 10 defensive shortstop is almost certainly going to trend around the top 50...
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    I agree that he was very good at short in 2023 based on the eye test(which was validated by metrics as well), but it was like 40 games ...
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    This seems about right. I think a lot of people got really riled up by a really small sample last August and September; Story has never...
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    Yes, you are right about the rule of 51 during the transition period/FA. Ultimately they need to get all liabilities for all players...
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    What bonus acceleration are you speaking of? He had a four year deal so it’s just the last year of the amortization; nothing is brought...
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    Longoria’s comparable deal was signed in 2008, which was a max 9/44. That initial deal was an excellent deal; now why they decided to an...
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    mikcou replied to the thread Offseason rumors.
    NBA stars are just not good comparisons for off the court reasons as well. Guys like Lebron are making more in marketing/merchandising...
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    mikcou replied to the thread Offseason rumors.
    This is a better analysis. The initial reaction was the point about Giolito and Fried being friends. If can’t recall any MLB player ever...
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    mikcou replied to the thread Offseason rumors.
    Yeah max contracts have a ton to do with this. Lebron can only make X; same with Wade and Bosh. At that point it becomes picking where...
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    mikcou replied to the thread Offseason rumors.
    All available evidence has the Sox being profitable on a FCF/OM basis even without the financials of NESN included. Could it be wrong? I...
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    mikcou replied to the thread Offseason rumors.
    Over half the league made under $1M last year. The financial considerations that segment of the player population have and what Blake...
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    mikcou replied to the thread Offseason rumors.
    50/50. 2:1 is 1 out of 3. Books charge a vig so an even bet means the book thinks the odds are actually a bit higher than 50%.
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    mikcou replied to the thread Let's Lay Off That Throttle.
    I didnt say anything about playoff odds; only that Vegas is taking into account the possibilities that teams will add or subtract...