2024 Texas Baseball

[UnhappilyMarried 808]

3 minutes ago, Sir Ulrich said:

Crews wanted $10 million reportedly and that is why some thought he would fall. No way they are going to be able to pay him and go over $1 million if that number is correct. 

Edit: The Nats only have $11 million to spend total

Do I love Scott Boras all of a sudden?

[Sir Ulrich 5187]

Just now, UnhappilyMarried said:

Do I love Scott Boras all of a sudden?

Updating my numbers. They have $14,502,400 to spend so not crazy to think they get both done. 

[Chuckie Finster 22252]

3 minutes ago, Sir Ulrich said:

Updating my numbers. They have $14,502,400 to spend so not crazy to think they get both done. 

They've got $9.0m to spend on Crews and $2.14m to spend on Yoyo.  Slot for Sykora is $1.0m.  Anything over that will likely have to be a result of coming in under on the first two, as the later slot values just don't provide much wiggle room for serious savings.

But, staying in reality, there's no chance they make that pick unless there's already something in place.  

[Hookem2147 20811]

OB said Witt turned down $2 million from the White Sox.

I think we are in the clear.

[tx 3 putt 74766]

1 minute ago, Chuckie Finster said:

They've got $9.0m to spend on Crews and $2.14m to spend on Yoyo.  Slot for Sykora is $1.0m.  Anything over that will likely have to be a result of coming in under on the first two, as the later slot values just don't provide much wiggle room for serious savings.

But, staying in reality, there's no chance they make that pick unless there's already something in place.  

i doubt they have something in place, but they know what he wants to sign 

[Biff Tannen 44917]

4 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

OB said Witt turned down $2 million from the White Sox.

I think we are in the clear.

Wow

[rvm96 1643]

12 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

They've got $9.0m to spend on Crews and $2.14m to spend on Yoyo.  Slot for Sykora is $1.0m.  Anything over that will likely have to be a result of coming in under on the first two, as the later slot values just don't provide much wiggle room for serious savings.

But, staying in reality, there's no chance they make that pick unless there's already something in place.  

You can definitely find savings with later picks. They just drafted a senior with their next pick. The rangers proved last year how much money you can find by drafting seniors. 

[Mo Horn 8680]

As much as I hope I'm wrong, I'm guessing he's gone

[UnhappilyMarried 808]

Slots are now under 500k

[Horny Bull 2743]

Campbell to the Dodgers in the 4th.

[tx 3 putt 74766]

Just now, Horny Bull said:

Campbell to the Dodgers in the 4th.

great org / landing spot for him

 

[HenryJames 64901]

Bye Dylan.

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

The Nats wouldn't draft Sykora that high if they didn't think he was going to sign. He gone. 

But this is still a major win so far for us. Sykora was always the least likely to make it to campus. 

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

1 hour ago, Dewey said:

Bigger news for me is Pierce being the pitching coach, how's that going to work? 

Pierce has always been heavily involved with pitching and looks like he wants it done his way. I don't think this is that surprising. 

[texifornia 55993]

 

[chase25 2048]

4 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said:

Pierce has always been heavily involved with pitching and looks like he wants it done his way. I don't think this is that surprising. 

If anything it’s the best case scenario. Relinquishing base coaching duties would be the cherry on top

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

3 minutes ago, chase25 said:

If anything it’s the best case scenario. Relinquishing base coaching duties would be the cherry on top

I laughed. I don't know why people would be upset over this either. 

Pierce is one of the best pitching coaches in the country and the reality is I don't think he's going to let any assistant really be in charge of pitching. I was pretty amazed hearing LBJ talk about pitching a few times. It was pretty clear to me that Pierce was much more in charge of pitching than Woody. 

[Hookem2147 20811]

Every fanbase thinks their third base coach sucks. Kinda funny to see.

Edited July 10, 2023 by Hookem2147

[Hookem2147 20811]

OB said the White Sox and at least one other team are still pushing hard for Witt but he has stood firm so far.

[chase25 2048]

3 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Every fanbase thinks their third base coach sucks. Kinda funny to see.

I’m not one who thinks he is an awful third base coach. I just prefer my manager in the dugout worrying about every aspect of the game. 

[MuellerHorn 4044]

3 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

OB said the White Sox and at least one other team are still pushing hard for Witt but he has stood firm so far.

He’s serious with his BATNA of returning to Texas. Might as well hold firm at his asking price. 
 

Man, I hope he and Gordon return. 

Edited July 10, 2023 by MuellerHorn

[BurntOrange&White 38710]

1 hour ago, Dewey said:

Bigger news for me is Pierce being the pitching coach, how's that going to work? 

Well, he won't be able to force his pitching coach out if he don't like him. 

[Chuckie Finster 22252]

4 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

OB said the White Sox and at least one other team are still pushing hard for Witt but he has stood firm so far.

Looking at their picks so far, the Astros will likely have some serious extra slot money.  Wonder if they have their eyes set on trying to get Tanner to come home.

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

In terms of signees, if all we lose is Sykora it's a huge win. 

We all know about Gasparino and Borba but Hayden Morris is a stud too. In terms of actual development, Morris might be ahead of Sykora. He just can't throw it 100+. 

[BurntOrange&White 38710]

1 hour ago, Hookem2147 said:

OB said Witt turned down $2 million from the White Sox.

I think we are in the clear.

Are we sure we want someone with that poor of decision making back? jk jk jk 

 

 

I'd assume he turned that down because he is expecting something a little bigger from another team?

[Hookem2147 20811]

2 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Are we sure we want someone with that poor of decision making back? jk jk jk 

 

 

I'd assume he turned that down because he is expecting something a little bigger from another team?

He’d turn it down because if he comes back and shows 80% of his old self he is probably making 2x that next year.

[hobbes2702 12481]

17 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Every fanbase thinks their third base coach sucks. Kinda funny to see.

Ours actually does

[UnhappilyMarried 808]

5 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Are we sure we want someone with that poor of decision making back? jk jk jk 

 

 

I'd assume he turned that down because he is expecting something a little bigger from another team?

Can get more next year and MLB legacies can shoulder plenty of $ risk

[tx 3 putt 74766]

35 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

Bye Dylan.

kid had hell of a year, hope he tears it up 

 

 

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

A bit surprised LBJ hasn't been drafted yet but this is about the range where he would probably go. 

[HenryJames 64901]

Gordon at 179 to the White Sox.

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

Gordon drafted. That means he's likely gone. 

[Horny Bull 2743]

Gordon to the White Sox in the 6th.

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

Gordon drafted before LBJ is a pretty big surprise but not sure it means much dependent on who goes over/under slot. 

 

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[Texas Wahoo 3376]

 

 

[HenryJames 64901]

 

[tx 3 putt 74766]

14 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said:

A bit surprised LBJ hasn't been drafted yet but this is about the range where he would probably go. 

Value pick 

[Snake Diggity 4545]

Teams don’t usually draft someone in the top 10 rounds unless they’re really sure they can reach a deal.  If they’re going to take a chance on a guy they’re not sure will sign, it’s usually on day 3 and most often in the last few round (18-20).  Any Horns drafted today are very very likely gone.

Edited July 10, 2023 by Snake Diggity

[Hookem2147 20811]

Damn Gordon going this high hurts bad. Completely unexpected. Assuming he’s signing for under slot too.

[Valmy77 12519]

22 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

 

Oh no! Who is going to be 3rd base coach now?

[Cairn Horn88 8034]

1 hour ago, chase25 said:

I’m not one who thinks he is an awful third base coach. I just prefer my manager in the dugout worrying about every aspect of the game. 

Didn't Gus coach 3rd?  Augie in the dugout?

[HenryJames 64901]

13 minutes ago, Valmy77 said:

Oh no! Who is going to be 3rd base coach now?

 

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

Gasparino just tweeted he's making it to campus. 

HUGE WIN

Edited July 10, 2023 by Rickylovesweed

[OB3 3608]

Big time

Edited July 10, 2023 by OB3

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

Now we know why Texas hasn't been active in the portal for a transfer OF.

Gasparino, Belyeu, and Cummings is strong. 

[UnhappilyMarried 808]

Amazing. Felt like his dad being the head of HS scouting for the Dodgers precluded him from stepping foot on a college campus. 

[Cairn Horn88 8034]

1 minute ago, UnhappilyMarried said:

Amazing. Felt like his dad being the head of HS scouting for the Dodgers precluded him from stepping foot on a college campus. 

Gasparino?

[Rickylovesweed 14076]

Gasparino, Borba, and Morris would collectively be one of the biggest wins we've had in a long time from a signees perspective. 

[UnhappilyMarried 808]

3 years of 6’6 with 6.4 60 speed (Hamilton/Kennedy range)