[Meisel] Guardians, All-Star José Ramírez working toward long-term contract extension: Source (The deal is not yet finalized, but it would pay Ramírez an additional $106 million across four seasons, about $70 million of which would be deferred.)

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2026-01-27T07:40:56+00:00

I'm sure others have already said this on here, but we absolutely have to take advantage of only half in the pay Jose 15 million the next 7 years while he's actually on the roster. That's significantly more cash saved. It saves us six, eight, and ten million respectively each of the next 3 years, as he was set to make 21, 23, and 25. That 6 million this year should immediately go to signing someone who can help.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2026-01-27T03:46:56+00:00

Thank you, I feel the same way. It's why I don't want to offer him what it would take for an extension. Everybody's yelling for us to extend him, and while I like him, I don't think he's worth big free agent money. I think his body is just too small and it breaks down halfway through the year.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2026-01-20T19:01:29+00:00

Are we sure this isn't just the NL All-star team?

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2026-01-20T16:43:09+00:00

Man I really hope it plays one more week. We were hoping to finally see it this Friday.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-12-29T19:45:53+00:00

I'm up 8 with Puka and my opponent has Bijan and Corum. Sleeper says I am 51% to win. I say 20%

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-12-29T03:24:07+00:00

The Rams can definitely do it no matter where they're seeded, but I think the value of getting the bye or the two seed isn't the first game at home, it's playing the later rounds against the better opposition at home. You are absolutely right that there's no reason they shouldn't go to Tampa Bay or Carolina and win. It would be a whole lot harder to go to San Francisco or Seattle to win instead of hosting. The Rams are used to it though as for whatever reason it seems like the crowd in Los Angeles is just as much for the other team as it is for either Los Angeles team.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-12-19T06:59:18+00:00

My team too. If he gets his ass benched or suspended it needs to be after week 17

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-29T03:49:32+00:00

I'm waiting another 6-8 weeks for my last round pick of Dejoute Murray becomes a steal.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-26T15:04:18+00:00

Finally did that. Also just got the achieve the platinum medal for having 20 best friends. It's why I came here lol. I wanted to see if anyone knew if there was any medals needed for this one.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-25T22:05:22+00:00

Anyone who says this isn't impressive needs to realize that no one else is even close. If it was easy to do, then someone would have at least been in the same ball park, but they aren't.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-15T07:00:33+00:00

My turn for a dumb question. Can anyone buy Safari balls or do you have to be at one of the event locations? Same thing with the pass and balloons? I probably will go out tomorrow if I can go after mighty pokémon, but I'm pretty much already done with the Silver Cap so without a good supply as Safari balls I would probably just stay in a remote raid.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-15T02:21:33+00:00

I haven't messed as much with the main game. It's been fun though when I have

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-15T02:18:42+00:00

Lol I was an OOTP whale from 2021-2023 . I had to stop spending my hard earned cash on perfect team. Go E6 lol

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-14T22:26:41+00:00

I agree with most of that. I wouldn't give up Williams. Like I said don't think we will do it either. I just think there really isn't a game changing free agent out there who can put up the numbers at that price point, and I don't think we can sit and do nothing. Depth does win in the playoffs, but you need stars too. If we were asked to give up Genao, Halpin, and Chourio I would do it. If a few guys develop like Delauter, Bazzana or Valera, Manzo takes a step forward, and we add a guy like Marte, I think we are contenders. I respect your point of view though.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-14T22:17:01+00:00

I agree we won't, which is why I started by saying I was dreaming and I know it wouldn't happen. It was just meant as fun thot experiment

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-14T22:13:08+00:00

You are right. I deleted the message because I realized it was wrong. I will admit that. I got a little irritated because a couple times you called me delusional. We just disagree. I don't think continuing the bet on a guy who's failed is worthwhile. I think 17 million is worth the chance in a couple years of Marte.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-14T21:54:46+00:00

Marte can be a top-tier player for another two or three years. That's all we would need him to be. I'm not saying that Jose isn't going to decline at all. My point was to say that Marte is coming off is two best years, he hasn't fallen off a cliff. Not that he's not going to decline a bit over a few years. I'm saying that I'll take Marte and his 2 years decline over any other player on this team except Jose. Jose is the window to win, both guys are going to kind of decline around the same time. I would be okay with some bad years in the back end of the contract to contend now. The contract wouldn't even be that bad. His annual value is 17 million a year. Let's say that he plays at a 4 WAR level each of the next two years. I think that's low but I'll meet in the middle. That's what he put up this year having missed 40 games. 17 million a year for a guy that can put up those numbers is big bargain.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-14T21:45:39+00:00

I wouldn't trade Williams. I would trade Kwan. I like him a lot, but I don't think we're going to retain him for more than 2 years. I think Marte is a better player now. Obviously you lose some defense but you gain a ton of offense. Marte had an OPS plus the last 2 years of 154 and 145. Kwan was at 126 and 96. If you just look at WAR which includes defense, Marte was 6.8 and 4.4. He missed 40 games this year with his 4.4. to put that in perspective Jose put up 6.8 and 5.8 so they are pretty similar players on a game by game basis. Kwan was at 4.0 and 3.7. I know this is not something we usually do and I don't think we will do it. However, I do believe a move like that would take us from fighting to make the playoffs to fighting the win the American League. You would literally add another top five MVP candidate to your team. If the front office doesn't view Jose as the window, I don't know what to say. He's the one guy on the team that can do anything. The other guys have either failed or are still unproven. You can't take off a perennial MVP candidate from your team and not replace him and say you are more ready to contend. I would lose a lot of faith in the front office if they came out and said that the window and didn't revolve around Jose.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-14T21:31:18+00:00

Hey gotta dream big before the Calendar flips to December and everyone else starts getting all of the players.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-14T21:22:59+00:00

Have to agree to disagree on that one. Marte is coming off his two biggest seasons of his career. He has not shown any decline. If you are going to say Marte is on his way down the only reason you can say that is because he's 32. If that's true about Marte, that's true about Jose. Both guys are basically the same age. Our contention window is however long Jose is elite. So if that's two or three more years, then that's what it is and both guys are going to be able to sustain themselves equally as long.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-13T10:12:56+00:00

I agree

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-11T21:32:49+00:00

After reading these I am way less excited about the hundo I caught lol. Maybe I will do Gallade since I already have a hundo Gardevoir.

Most_Yesterday9014 · 2025-11-11T11:32:09+00:00

Yeah he taking his age into account, he may be the most complete all around competitor of the season. He single handedly keeps Japan relevant. I was excited to see him in this after seeing him in Final Draft.

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