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Padres vs Marlins May 5-8
#31 · May 8, 2022, 5:26 pm
Cubs in on Monday. Cubs are a bad team ... old team for the most part ... however their payroll is maybe around league average.
Padres need offense but are a bit payroll constrained as the are scraping the luxury tax threshold.
I present Ian Happ a good offensive OF who is hot so far this season. However, he does make nearly $7MM but is controlled through 2023 and the Padres will need OF support in 2023 post-Myers.
Would the Cubs deal Happ ... probably for a quality prospect or two. However, the Padres probably don't want to take his contract so either the Cubs would have to eat some or they would take a contract back (e.g. Lamet). Either scenario would require a strong prospect package.
No idea what would work for each team but the Cubs are suffering in SP ... so prospect based (e.g. Weathers +) or a ML option for 2 years of Happ (e.g. Snell or Darvish both with 2 years control? plus a lesser prospect).
Just a thought.
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#32 · May 9, 2022, 8:20 am
PH Walk-offs are ... FUN!
https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/jorge-alfaro-hits-pinch-hit-walk-off-homer
Did it seems like Padres had a 9% chance of winning when Alfaro came to the plate? That's what B-R.com sez ...
Yesterday's Biggest Play
Batter: Jorge Alfaro (SDP)
Pitcher: Cole Sulser (MIA)
Situation: Bottom 9th, 2 out, 0-0 count, Runners On 1st and 2nd
Score: MIA 2, SDP 0
Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep LF-CF)
3 runs scored on the play, and SDP went from a 9% win probability to a 3-2 walk-off win.