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Old 11-17-2023, 08:23 AM
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I have such a hard time with the frequency the Giants are noted as serious contenders for huge free agents. They were supposed to be in on the Aaron Judge sweepstakes too and people talked about them like a serious contender.

But why? They have a terrible major league team and nobody in the minors either. If Ohtani didn't like losing on the Angels, the Giants are hardly a move in the right direction.
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I have such a hard time with the frequency the Giants are noted as serious contenders for huge free agents. They were supposed to be in on the Aaron Judge sweepstakes too and people talked about them like a serious contender.

But why? They have a terrible major league team and nobody in the minors either. If Ohtani didn't like losing on the Angels, the Giants are hardly a move in the right direction.
I think some are underestimating the geographical factor. Being on the West Coast is huge if you have family in east Asia that you frequently visit. Same goes for Europe and the east coast.

Can someone enlighten me on why the Cubs are #2?
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Old 11-17-2023, 10:22 AM
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There are plenty of teams on the West Coast though. The Giants haven't made a big splash in quite some time. The biggest free agent they signed last offseason in terms of contract money was giving Mitch Hanniger $43 million.

I don't see why they'd be in the sweepstakes at all. It's like saying because the A's are (temporarily) on the West Coast they're players too.
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There are plenty of teams on the West Coast though. The Giants haven't made a big splash in quite some time. The biggest free agent they signed last offseason in terms of contract money was giving Mitch Hanniger $43 million.

I don't see why they'd be in the sweepstakes at all. It's like saying because the A's are (temporarily) on the West Coast they're players too.
Good point. He better not go to the A's, lol
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Their championship teams were anchored by draft picks. Ever since they've whiffed on all the major picks they've had and aside from Kris Bryant, I can't think of another big name player they've signed or brought in since they last won a World Series.
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The Dodgers seem so obvious. Unless he has the desire to play in New York. The Cubs? NFW I don't care how much money they have to throw at him.
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The Dodgers seem so obvious. Unless he has the desire to play in New York. The Cubs? NFW I don't care how much money they have to throw at him.
Sheffield and Waveland Avenues would see a lot of long balls though. Shucks if he hit one into the Addison train station, it might end up in Evanston or even Wilmette.
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