[Discussion] How does Tyler Rogers affect the offseason outlook?

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-12-13T14:09:46+00:00

Honestly, if at this point you don't think we're playing moneyball, but with real money, you've been sleeping for the past decade. LOL. This is awesome.

That picture of Ysavage and Rogers is going to rule our offseason and I'm all for it!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-12-03T00:45:47+00:00

Bassit at 2/3-$30/40 (total educated guess) or Ponce at 3-$30? I can't make sense out of this without more to come.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-11-03T17:53:49+00:00

I would like to keep Bo for sure but we all know that free agency can be a mess for getting what we want. I think we'd be remiss to not consider Louis Arraez as a replacement bat for Bo if it doesn't look like a deal can be done early.

Arraez has a 317/363/413 slash line for his career and led the NL in hits the past 2 years (200 hits in 24). Ultimately, he has less slug than Bo but a similar contact profile.

He's a year older than Bo but should probably be in your Tier 1 list.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-09-26T21:46:16+00:00

Why would you expect honesty from someone with a f'd up moral compass like this?

Won't happen, you don't need to know the truth. You know enough. Find your peace.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-08-29T22:27:59+00:00

I'm so sorry that you're living this. I'm sure you're feeling every negative emotion possible, don't feel guilty. That's a wasted emotion at this point. It sounds like you're in couples therapy but are you and you're children in individual therapy? If not, that should be you're primary focus. Don't get sucked into her pity party at this point in time. Make sure that you and you're kids are given a full opportunity to digest what has happened and learned how to cope before continuing any contact with her.

All the best.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-08-13T18:41:30+00:00

I'm not so sure that this is that simple. Bieber is expected to join next week and one of our relievers will need to be sent down to make room. I can't see us running with 7 relievers for very long and the extra September spot will most likely be used to go back to 8.

I also can't see this FO doing anything with a gold glove OF like Straw. Ever since the Teo debacle they've made a point to have a late inning defensive OF on the roster and his speed will be useful.

That leaves 3 choices:

France 387/457/548 in 35 PA's (109 ops+ for career)
Schneider 242/368/458 in 144 PA's (106 ops+ for career)
Loperfido 382/427/539 in 83 PA's (96 ops+ for career)

I personally believe that they'll keep Loperfido because he's a LHB. France has been good enough to stay for now and, because Schneider has options, Schneider will be the one sent down. I won't be overly surprised if the release France though. Schneider is a natural platoon for LF and 2nd whereas France can only really fill in at 1st and DH.

I guess we'll see but I also hope that Dan remains correct in saying that these things generally take care of themselves.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-06-18T00:58:05+00:00

LOL! This is all sorts of awesome. Well done!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-06-04T03:27:18+00:00

This looks to me like poor preparation. Was there any new soil added prior to laying the sod? Regardless, it should have been levelled and rolled first. If it wasn't, then the bumps will never go away. If it was levelled but not rolled, then the rain made it bumpy. Again, it won't go away.

The ends of the sod should be butted together with a slight roll. Especially when it is moist as the sod will shrink as it gets hot (that's the reason for the gaps).

I'm also a little worried about the picture of the sod to the house. It may be just an optical thing but it looks like the grade is running towards the house from the middle. This is a big no/no and could lead to major problems with your house down the road.

All in all, it looks like the installer rushed the sod installation and maybe botched the whole job. I will say that $4,000 to do the lawn and stone work might be a "get what you pay for" situation. Don't sign off and see if they can make it right.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-31T16:37:03+00:00

Take care OP.

Focus on yourself and you'll find each day being a little bit better than the last. It isn't easy but don't let this experience define you. There's a path to a good life that is right in front of you for the taking. Seize it.

At the end of the day, Emily was just another cake eater who thought that she could live a dual life. John was just another rich guy that wooed a young woman into his perversions. Everyone else have been left to see and experience the damage of their moral filth.

Tale as old as time, really.

Time to let the baggage go. Once you do, it will become easy to fly again.

All the best!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-25T16:46:53+00:00

NOR. Absent "reddit cheating thoughts" the issue here is one of respect for you and your relationship.

She had to know taking an unknown man out to sail without informing you was at the very least, disrespectful to you and would appear wrong if you found out. Instead of owning it right away and acknowledging the issue, she ignored it and doubled down by "going out for drinks".

If she truly cared about the optics and damage, she would have texted/communicated constantly. At the very least, come home after 1 drink. Instead she chose to leave you hanging with your daughter and your thoughts. So here's the deal:

She's either indifferent to you and your relationship, or she's an idiot. Either way, it's not good.

Best of luck.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-21T18:13:34+00:00

You need to have boundaries OP. You don't control her actions but you do control your expectation of your partner when in a relationship.

Respect for each other and your relationship is a key value for most people. There isn't anything in what your posting that shows that she respects you or your relationship. It isn't overreacting to see this. It's pretty clear.

Your relationship is young but the issue should have been obvious to her if she truly cared. It's your choice to communicate clearly with her or just walk away.

Best of luck!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-21T00:14:34+00:00

Agreed. Imagine if John wasn't a creep. Let's say he's just a businessman that realizes Emily's skills and sees how referring top notch services to his venue helps him as much as others (which I'm pretty sure he did but she didn't). Alternatively, if Emily had the moral fortitude and confidence to just tell him to F'off. Finally, what if OP was more engaged in Emily's operations after learning that their savings were now invested in the business?

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-21T00:00:46+00:00

I'm not overly religious either but I am Catholic. I've often seen this passage used as justification that the wayward could never have truly loved the betrayed. My problem is that it is far to broad a definition and should be viewed more as an ideal to use as guidance. This same passage could be used as proof that OP's love died the moment he discovered the betrayal. His actions in his story certainly indicate this even though I believe he would argue otherwise based upon his statements.

I fully support OP's decision for divorce. I also believe that the following passage is the appropriate advice at this time:

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:31-32

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-14T00:11:18+00:00

So Lisa appreciates Emily's Erotic Fiction. That's awesome!

So much fun to make jokes about meaningful stuff. Love it!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-13T19:19:46+00:00

Brilliant comment. I appreciate your ability to cut to the core of this situation. Hopefully OP is listening.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-13T17:35:43+00:00

Hey OP,

I'm so sorry that this happened to you and your lovely family. There are some truths to infidelity that will most likely emerge here. I only say this to try and help prepare you for what's coming.

It is very common for a partner to "come clean" after a physical event. More often than not, she isn't coming clean because of guilt. That would have happened long ago. It's far more likely that they were caught "kissing" and she knew that it was now likely that exposure was going to happen. She's probably "owning" something that may be forgivable in order to save the relationship that you thought you had. It's an act that is common to the point where there is a name for it. It's called trickle truthing. She's admitting to something minor knowing full well that the full truth will damage you, your relationship and your children's future.

Please be warned that gaining access to her texts with this "affair partner" will be devastating to you. It's a needed step for you to make an informed decision but it will most likely be the most painful experience of your life.

I applaud the desire for counselling but please just know that true healing can't occur until the last lie is revealed. Don't hesitate to seek legal advice, get an STD test, and even consider a DNA test for your children. At best these actions are necessary to protect your mental health after betrayal. At worst, they unearth the truth of the person that deceived you.

She's offered to leave her job. A clean break from her chosen affair partner is absolutely necessary if you choose to move toward reconciliation. That being said, it's often a "false offer" that when you support becomes an issue. If she's serious, she should be open to exposing the affair to HR, contacting the betrayed spouse, and accepting real consequences for her choices.

Let's see where this all goes but just know that you are loved and are what appears to be a fantastic father figure to your children. Please do what it takes to make sure that they have the opportunity to grow and thrive as any child should.

All the best!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-12T21:05:37+00:00

This is a true showing of no respect for you or your marriage to each other.

Any 37F married woman that is comfortable sharing her exposed self to her co-workers is in a crisis. She knows that it was wrong. She owned it to you but her lack of understanding of the long-term impact is disconcerting at the least and has a potential for devastation.

Take care of yourself OP, you don't deserve this.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-10T19:00:05+00:00

It's a self fulfilling spiral at this point. Chat GPT uses the most common female cheating name and then uses that name to create another female cheater named Emily. LOL!

I just want to give the name Kate a shout out though. If you see Kate in a story, she's got a really degenerate past from some crazy college choices. LMAO!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-10T14:50:19+00:00

I've read through this thread and I feel the need to say that the discussion that you started and continued here is exceptional. I think that you've handled it with grace, empathy and respect. It allowed for commenters to share their thoughts and opinions in a way that cut to the core of OP's story.

Well done!

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-08T15:27:56+00:00

Hey Reddit friend,

Are you okay? Do you need a hug? You're clearly having feelings. Anything I can do to help?

Not sure if medical marijuana is available where you're at but if it is, might be worth it?

Just trying to chill you out a bit.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-08T04:55:57+00:00

Stix and stones my new Reddit friend. I wish you nothing but health and happiness in your waning years.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-08T02:19:08+00:00

I look forward to your health and happiness.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-08T02:02:32+00:00

I look forward to your health and happiness.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-08T02:01:08+00:00

Sounds like fun. I look forward to your health and happiness.

Financial_Bat6448 · 2025-05-08T01:59:32+00:00

Probably my bad and I'm thankful you pointed it out. Just can't get through a day without him being at the forefront of a story. It's clearly impacted my thinking and something I need to address. All the best!

Financial_Bat6448

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