Quote from Jeremy Hill on December 20, 2022, 11:43 pm

Heyman says Correa is going to the Mets for 315m over 12 years now.

Quote from WindsorUK on December 21, 2022, 2:02 am

WHOA!

What happened there?

Quote from WindsorUK on December 21, 2022, 2:06 am

Quote from Henry Silvestre on December 20, 2022, 4:41 pm

Quote from fenn68 on December 20, 2022, 4:38 pm

Quote from MrPadre19 on December 20, 2022, 4:21 pm

The moves AJ has made(or hasn’t made) certainly doesn’t seem like the moves of someone expecting to not have Tatis in the OF when first eligible.

We all thought we needed a starting corner OF even “with” expecting Tatis back in April.

AJ still has not signed or traded for one.Carpenter is not that guy so…..

With out without Tatis another legit ML veteran OF is needed for the roster.

I have zero faith in any of the current bench options holding a corner OF slot for an extended period … Azocar is the best option because of defense but hard to tell where his bat will be in his second season.

Wil Myers would answer a few questions.. people thinking he will ink a 1/6-8 mil deal.. certainly ok with that

With Carpenter now onboard, Wil makes A LOT of sense.

Speed, power, multiple positions, fan favourite, loves SD....

This just seems fated. Deal similar to Carpenters would make sense.

Quote from fenn68 on December 21, 2022, 2:20 am

When Tatis is back … 8 field positions are filled … and a Carpenter / Myers (or Profar) available for a DH split and the first off the bench as the 10th man … pretty solid line-up in place if sitting a regular for “rest” or injury.

Setting up for a good argument to sign Myers (or Profar) for not only  the line-up but both are known pluses for the clubhouse.

Quote from fenn68 on December 21, 2022, 2:25 am

Wonder if the Correa sago now putting him with the NYM … looking like the primary challenger for the NL title … will push the Padres to make a set of stronger moves?

Maybe trade or roll the dice on Eovaldi to lengthen the SP … along with that next bat.

Quote from MrPadre19 on December 21, 2022, 6:16 am

This Correa thing is not good for the Padres.

Even with Correa the Giants were not much of a threat.

The Mets however,once we reach the playoffs....will be.

With the new balanced schedule the Mets,Braves and Phils won't be beating up on each other as much this year.

All three could make the playoffs limiting our chances if we don't take the Division.

2023 won't be our only or last chance to win a championship but it may be the best because the dodgers will be spending again in 24'(Ohtani?)

 

Quote from fenn68 on December 21, 2022, 6:44 am

Looks as though the METS are going to incur about $110MM IN PENALTIES … more that seven teams’ payroll.

CBT payroll will be around $380MM and with the penalties … 2023 commitment is pushing $500MM. More than $100MM over the second biggest spender the NYY.

It is good to be uber rich.

Quote from fenn68 on December 21, 2022, 6:50 am

Besides maybe pushing the Padres to spend a bit more on what is left as FA to round out the roster … the Correa move may also trigger PHIL and ATL to makes some additional moves … maybe FA to go over tax threshold (they are close) or move some of their top prospects (maybe overpay)

Might be a good day to be Eovoldi (think PHIL or SD) or a non-contender wanting to unload a quality veteran (with a big contract) for plus prospects.

Quote from BoosterSD on December 21, 2022, 6:58 am

With Correa going to the NYM, I would say the trade door is open in Queens. You would figure that with Lindor at SS (not moving), and Correa at 3B now, that not only displaces last seasons starter in Eduardo Escobar, it also blocks at their natural position two of NYM top 7 prospects in Baty and Vientos.

Escobar is under contract this season for $9.5M and a team option for the same amount in 2024. He is a SH that can play 3B, 2B, and SS and a couple of games at 1B. All 3 could be a smart move should we lose Machado, or could also help in LF or 1B, depending on which one we could acquire.

Maybe there is a way to expand the deal, or make it a 3 team special where SD ends up with Carrasco and one of the 3, ATL or MIN gets Kim, and the NYM end up with some prospects in positions of more need for them???