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Just now, CAPE said:

There are only 3 teams with a worse record in the shitty ass AL. Still a chance tho, so lets be buyers at the deadline!

NFL preseason football just a few weeks away. Lets go Ravens! (Please find a center)

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We don't need a rebuild. The talent is not the problem here...the organizational system is. There are reports of similar issues in the minors too. Not talent, but...philosophy. Gunnar, Holliday, Adley, Basallo...they would all do well elsewhere almost immediately and we'd all be wondering ehy they couldn't do that here. This is why a full tear-down would be a big mistake imo--why do another torturous 3-5 years when there is another option that could fix things in a year or two?

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1 minute ago, Maestrobjwa said:

Dismantle front office from top to bottom :lol:

That, and more. You think all these "core" players are gonna be here in 2-3 years? Basallo? probably. They made the investment. I wouldn't put my money on the rest, for multiple reasons. You don't want to accept it, but a rebuild is needed.

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8 minutes ago, CAPE said:

That, and more. You think all these "core" players are gonna be here in 2-3 years? Basallo? probably. They made the investment. I wouldn't put my money on the rest, for multiple reasons. You don't want to accept it, but a rebuild is needed.

You know why I don't believe it's needed? Because 3-4 more years of losing is the nuclear option--and you don't have to do that to turn this around. You need to fire Elias/Sig and give this org a new philosophy. Talent-wise, It is not broken beyond repair like it was in 2018. Why blow it up and go through that when you have another option to turn it around sooner?

Holliday will be here. Gunnar is a maybe (his price got lower this year that's for sure). Adley isn't going anywhere, imo. 

We had a fire sale last year, did we not? Only thing to sell this year is Ward and maybe Cowser, Kittredge? Definitely not getting rid of Bradish or Baz. Rogers perhaps...but it's really not a lot worth selling.

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1 minute ago, Maestrobjwa said:

You know why I don't believe it's needed? Because 3-4 more years of losing is the nuclear option--and you don't have to do that to turn this around. It is not broken beyond repair like it was in 2018. Why blow it up and go through that when you havr another option to turn it around)

Holliday will be here. Gunnar is a maybe (his price got lower this year that's for sure). Adley isn't going anywhere, imo. 

We had a fire sale last year, did we not? Only thing to sell this year is Ward and maybe Cowser.

Adley is likely going elsewhere. Maybe this season if they are smart. His contract is up next year and they invested big money in Basallo. Come on dude. Holliday is unproven. Gunnar has been bad this season but Boras is his agent. He is gone. Dodger or Yankee guaranteed.

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46 minutes ago, CAPE said:

Adley is likely going elsewhere. Maybe this season if they are smart. His contract is up next year and they invested big money in Basallo. Come on dude. Holliday is unproven. Gunnar has been bad this season but Boras is his agent. He is gone. Dodger or Yankee guaranteed.

Says who? They extended Basallo...and Adley is not gonna completely break the bank. And the thing with the Basallo deal...they basically bought out the arb years and added on a couple. It was an investment but not one that would preclude them from signing Adley as well. And Adley has value with a pitching staff that Basallo doesn't. There is room for both--and this ownership group seems to want to spend more.

Holliday is unproven...so why in the world would you sell him right now? You don't know what you have in him yet. He is your 1:1--no way you sell him at age 22.

Gunnar is the only one where you may have a case. But here's the thing: To get Yankee or Dodger money he is gonna have to play a lot better. There will be no bidding war right now. And as far as selling him this year... do we really get max value in prospects? Nah. Now if he plays like an MVP next year, and we still suck, then maybe you do it then.

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10 hours ago, Jebman said:

That's cruel. That poor man was so hot and all he ever wanted, was some cool water. Tuco got his later, though.

Yeah, it's too disturbingly unpleasant for a profile photo. Could give the kids nightmares.
(If you want a nightmare, just go back and read through one of our winter storm threads.)

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30 minutes ago, Mrs.J said:

We have a Bakery that makes Thomas English Muffins on the road hence the name.  Nice smell unless they burn them. :D

And off topic myself but see you live in Lewes. We are coming over to do a house/pet stay for 11 days in Lewes next week. We were there last year for a day but are looking for more things to do in the area to fill the days. We will be house sitting 2 cats so do not have to stay too close. 

Lots to do in the area. Cape Henlopen State park is awesome. Dunes are pretty impressive.

Historic Lewes Byway

The town of Lewes is very nice- chill vibe and not overrun with people in Summer like Rehoboth. Breweries nearby and some nice places to eat.

https://www.thearmchairexplorer.com/delaware/lewes-byway.php

 

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15 minutes ago, CAPE said:

Lots to do in the area. Cape Henlopen State park is awesome. Dunes are pretty impressive.

Historic Lewes Byway

The town of Lewes is very nice- chill vibe and not overrun with people in Summer like Rehoboth. Breweries nearby and some nice places to eat.

https://www.thearmchairexplorer.com/delaware/lewes-byway.php

 

Thanks! Yeah we did a visit of Cape Henlopen State Park but want to explore it more. So defiantly on the list. 

 

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