Re: Official Game Thread - 5/3 - Bucs vs Rockies
Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 1:26 am
Bucs are now 5-17 since their 9-2 start.
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I think the Pirates need to take Oneil Cruz aside and make him watch hours and hours of De La Cruz video. Explain to him that is what is expected of him as a Pirate. Maybe that might humble himDoc wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:41 am Bucs go in order in the 7th, including Oneil Cruz. I’ll ask the question again: as of today, would you rather have him or De La Cruz of the Reds for the next six years? While they’re destined to be compared over the years, De La Cruz plays as hard as any player I’ve ever seen and, according to an article on mlb.com this morning, is on pace to hit 40 HRs and steal 90 bases, something no one has ever done. In the meantime, Cruz plays without passion, like he can’t be bothered. I know who I’d rather have here in May, 2024.
Ultimately, it's up to him. It'll take a life-changing decision on his part, a full-time commitment to play a different way than he does now. He can't just turn it on whenever the moment calls for it. It's like asking a person who's always sad and down to completely change into someone who's happy and upbeat. It won't be easy, and no one can do it for him.JollyRoger8 wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 3:29 amI think the Pirates need to take Oneil Cruz aside and make him watch hours and hours of De La Cruz video. Explain to him that is what is expected of him as a Pirate. Maybe that might humble himDoc wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:41 am Bucs go in order in the 7th, including Oneil Cruz. I’ll ask the question again: as of today, would you rather have him or De La Cruz of the Reds for the next six years? While they’re destined to be compared over the years, De La Cruz plays as hard as any player I’ve ever seen and, according to an article on mlb.com this morning, is on pace to hit 40 HRs and steal 90 bases, something no one has ever done. In the meantime, Cruz plays without passion, like he can’t be bothered. I know who I’d rather have here in May, 2024.
A bit and light a fire under his ass
I've never heard of players who signed as free agents having to give permission to be traded. That would be the case for any player who had a no-trade clause in his contract. But I've never heard of it being automatic for free agent signees.fjk090852-7 wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 3:31 pm Before this season completely gets out of hand either a shake up of the roster either by a trade, or demotions or else the firing of Shelton, and or Haines. I would have no problem with moving Taylor, Suwinski and Tellez. With Taylor and Tellez the team would need their permission since they were signed as free agents this offseason. The Royals need outfield help, get on the phone with them.
I believe under the CBA there is a date in June that a free agent who signed the previous offseason can then be traded without giving his approval. If I remember it is a rule that has been part of the CBA for a long time.Bobster wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 6:05 pmI've never heard of players who signed as free agents having to give permission to be traded. That would be the case for any player who had a no-trade clause in his contract. But I've never heard of it being automatic for free agent signees.fjk090852-7 wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 3:31 pm Before this season completely gets out of hand either a shake up of the roster either by a trade, or demotions or else the firing of Shelton, and or Haines. I would have no problem with moving Taylor, Suwinski and Tellez. With Taylor and Tellez the team would need their permission since they were signed as free agents this offseason. The Royals need outfield help, get on the phone with them.