Theo Epstein Sploosh Thread

[Quality Start Machine]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

If the Dodgers are crazy/dumb enough to trade a guy with his skillset who is making $6 million/per until 2018, then fuck yeah Jepstink should be all over that.

I think it's more of Ofman just offering a hot take to keep us warm until the league championships begin.

[R-V]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

If the Dodgers are crazy/dumb enough to trade a guy with his skillset who is making $6 million/per until 2018, then fuck yeah Jepstink should be all over that.

I think it's more of Ofman just offering a hot take to keep us warm until the league championships begin.

Hey Apex check out Puig's comps on Baseball Ref:

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[Eli]

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Good algorithm, guys.

[InternetApex]

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Good algorithm, guys.

Wow! I mean, I knew the guy was getting more patient at the plate but this is even better news than I'd thought. The Dodgers with Colletti on his last leg and Mattingly not far behind are not trading Yasiel Puig. That's just completely fucking stupid. If Mattingly and Colletti hate Puig and told somebody they would hear offers that's one thing. But they'll be sitting next to Bo Porter and Harold Reynolds in about a month so offer them anything you can stand to part with and hope for a miracle I guess.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

[Eli]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

[InternetApex]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

Huard would like you and Puig both to kindly remove yourselves from his lawn. Now.

[Eli]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

Huard would like you and Puig both to kindly remove yourselves from his lawn. Now.

[Yeti]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

Huard would like you and Puig both to kindly remove yourselves from his lawn. Now.

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[Tonker]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

Huard would like you and Puig both to kindly remove yourselves from his lawn. Now.

Bearing in mind the fuss some of you lot made about Michael Barrett's boneheaded decisions, Yasiel Puig would probably give you all a grabber.

[InternetApex]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

Huard would like you and Puig both to kindly remove yourselves from his lawn. Now.

Bearing in mind the fuss some of you lot made about Michael Barrett's boneheaded decisions, Yasiel Puig would probably give you all a grabber.

He's 23. He's getting better. He does not play catcher. He has more baseball talent in one piece of pubic lice than Michael Barrett had in his entire frame.

But you're right of course.

[Quality Start Machine]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

Kris Bryant.

[Eli]

George Ofman on Twitter:

Are the Dodgers shopping Puig? You bet and the Cubs are of of a number of teams interested.

No idea what that would even take (probably one of Bryant or Russell, plus others), but I'm envisioning some sort of Cuban neo-bash brothers sitcom starring Puig and Soler where they torment Cardinals fans for the next decade.

Is Stanton still supposedly available for a price?  I think I'd rather have him.  Would probably take Bryant or Russel, and Soler but...

We're dealing in fantasyland, of course, but I'd take Puig. He's younger and under team control for longer (though he'll surely opt into arbitration; I think he can after next year), plus he could play a passable center field for at least a few more years.

Again, the Dodgers would be insane here. Other than Trout and Harper, I can't think of many players with more trade value than Puig. Maybe McCutchen?

Kris Bryant.

I don't think you're being serious, but just in case: no.

[Oleg]

According to Fangraphs.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

According to Fangraphs.

So, to answer Eli: McCutchen and Goldschmidt.

Christ Brian, at 29, is the highest-rated minor leaguer (of two on the list).