Forecasting The Free Agent Frenzy

Wolf Hopper · 11-11-2003, 07:39 AM

See: http://www.netshrine.com/20031111.html

Discussion welcome and appreciated.

sweaver · 11-11-2003, 10:18 AM

Interesting, and entirely possible. Of course, where player D signs is often dependent on where players A, B, and C sign. So one signing depends heavily on another. I think these are likely more accurate than espn.com's predictions.

Wolf Hopper · 11-11-2003, 10:33 AM

Thanks - to be honest, sometimes I look at the ESPN.com predictions and wonder what they may be smokin.'

Of course, I know what I'm smokin'......

sweaver · 11-11-2003, 10:46 AM

A lot depends on where Vlad, the obvious plum, signs. The team that doesn't get Guerrero will go after Sheffield heavily, and so on. A team that loses out to the end might be predisposed to sign Juan Gone for a bargain deal.

Domino theory.

Wolf Hopper · 11-11-2003, 11:03 AM

And, then, after that, there's the bargain bin of Reggie Sanders, Brian Jordan, Mondesi, etc..........

Gosfgiants · 11-11-2003, 11:12 AM

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Of course, most of the Giants signings will be one year deals and make-good incentive laden contracts.)

I'm not so sure. With Barry's career winding down the Giants just might sign a big ticket long term deal with a slugger to prepare for Barry's derparture. At least that's what I'm hoping. A signing like that would revitalize the team yet again. Of course trying to predict signings is like to predict anything else. So, you might be right on this one, Steve.

A fine job on the column as usual.

SmedIndy · 11-11-2003, 11:13 AM

Still think Petitte goes home to Houston, though.

Wolf Hopper · 11-11-2003, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Gosfgiants

I'm not so sure. With Barry's career winding down the Giants just might sign a big ticket long term deal with a slugger to prepare for Barry's derparture. At least that's what I'm hoping. A signing like that would revitalize the team yet again. Of course trying to predict signings is like to predict anything else. So, you might be right on this one, Steve.

A fine job on the column as usual.

Thanks. I wonder, who is a potential FA when Barry's deal is up? If the G-men are tracking that, that may influence a decision on signing someone now.

Wolf Hopper · 11-11-2003, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SmedIndy

Still think Petitte goes home to Houston, though.

Most close to the Yankees would be shocked by this. Pettitte has said all along that he could never consider himself as anything but a Yankee. All this - the filing, etc. - is union/agent stuff required to ensure he gets as much $ from Stein as possible.

ronh · 11-11-2003, 01:43 PM

After what happened to Glavine last year, do you think that Maddux gets a 3-year deal?

ronh

Wolf Hopper · 11-11-2003, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ronh

After what happened to Glavine last year, do you think that Maddux gets a 3-year deal?

Knowing his agent, he will not sign for a 2 year deal.

KCBOOMER · 11-18-2003, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ronh

After what happened to Glavine last year, do you think that Maddux gets a 3-year deal?

ronh

Not a chance unless he and Boras get uncommonly reasonable.

Wolf Hopper · 12-08-2003, 01:39 PM

It's early, and already my predictions are going south!

I need a 2nd half comeback.

gyb13 · 12-09-2003, 12:35 AM

what's that, 2/7 so far?

Wolf Hopper · 12-09-2003, 07:29 AM

.286 - that will get me a $5 mill contract.

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Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Thanks - to be honest, sometimes I look at the ESPN.com predictions and wonder what they may be smokin.' Of course, I know what I'm smokin'...... __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

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sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Interesting, and entirely possible. Of course, where player D signs is often dependent on where players A, B, and C sign. So one signing depends heavily on another. I think these are likely more accurate than espn.com's predictions.

11-11-2003, 10:46 AM	#4
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	A lot depends on where Vlad, the obvious plum, signs. The team that doesn't get Guerrero will go after Sheffield heavily, and so on. A team that loses out to the end might be predisposed to sign Juan Gone for a bargain deal. Domino theory.

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SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	Still think Petitte goes home to Houston, though.

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ronh NetShrine MVP Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 160	After what happened to Glavine last year, do you think that Maddux gets a 3-year deal? ronh

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