MLB 2025 Discussion Thread (Current Champions: Los Angeles Dodgers)

[MattC]

Insane. No player is worth that.

 

[Lilofan]

Insane. No player is worth that.

What goes up will not go down ( ie players salaries and long term contracts ).

 

[MattC]

What goes up will not go down ( ie players salaries and long term contracts ).

I know. But, it’s not a good thing.

 

[Lilofan]

I know. But, it’s not a good thing.

Its a good thing for the team owners, marketers, and everyone who can count the dollar signs to cash in. Capitalism at its best.

 

[Dead2009]

Sources: Ohtani can opt out if Dodgers execs exit

Shohei Ohtani's historic contract with the Dodgers allows him to opt out if owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman loses his role with the team, sources confirmed to ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[SplashJacket]

Insane. No player is worth that.

I think this sheds some light on it

 

[Dead2009]

Rays president threatens to reject new stadium deal if St. Petersburg officials demand name change

Brian Auld said keeping the "Tampa Bay" name "screams inclusive welcomeness"

www.cbssports.com

 

[CynBeth]

The Orioles and the state of MD finally reached a deal on a 30 year lease of Oriole Park at Camden Yards!

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Dodgers sign Yamamoto

Dodgers To Sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto To 12-Year Deal

10:18pm: It's a 12-year, $325MM pact, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (on X). 10:07pm: Yoshinobu Yamamoto plans to sign with …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[mf1972]

there’s a new evil empire in town

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

there’s a new evil empire in town

There's been two in the NL for awhile now......only for the Regular Season though...

 

[MattC]

My buddy is a Dodger fan. When I texted him about this move all he said was, “the rich get richer.”

 

[Lilofan]

My buddy is a Dodger fan. When I texted him about this move all he said was, “the rich get richer.”

Richest MLB payroll
1) Dodgers
2) Mets
3) Yankees
4) Phillies

Dodgers are looking to be buying top talent to win more rings.

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Richest MLB payroll
1) Dodgers
2) Mets
3) Yankees
4) Phillies

Dodgers are looking to be buying top talent to win more rings.

Last top 4 payroll to win tha big un?

Lengthy article of past 10 WS matchups

10 Years of World Series Matchup Payrolls

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-2 win over the Phillies last night secured their World Series ticket, setting up a preseason betting odds dream matchup with the Rangers. We'll take a closer look at the financials of our 2023 matchup, then take a quick ride through the financial matchups in each of...

www.spotrac.com

 

[Dead2009]

I see the A's owner is still being a douchebag

Oakland A's block minor-league Oakland B's from hosting game at Coliseum in 2024, per report

Before a potential move to Las Vegas, the A's are not being welcoming to Oakland's newest pro baseball team

www.cbssports.com

 

[Dead2009]

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Hooray

Long overdue and good for the fans!!

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

MLB reading from Disney Handbook?

With Warner Bros/ AT&T Sports failing, the Rockies have began streaming for 2024

How to watch Rockies games in the 2024 season

How to watch Rockies games in 2024 ... for now, at least, it will come down to paying for a subscription service.

denversports.com

Houston and Pittsburgh should be coming next as they were under the same broadcast umbrella....

 

[Dead2009]

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Oh wow