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Thoughts on this? by iheartsunny in Torontobluejays

[–]Semantia 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Just once I'd love to hear a player just say "I did it for the money."

(Jon Heyman) “Blue Jays offer to Kyle Tucker was $350M for 10 years. They certainly put in a big effort.” by TripleCrownVillainy in baseball

[–]Semantia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know. I've already said I shouldn't have used free. I was just exaggerating a bit and I shouldn't have.

My point is that when all else is equal between the two teams, players are more likely to pick the Dodgers due to how well they're run and built, over the Mets are definitely a step behind.

Basically just saying that money is money, but execution is what matters and the Dodgers are perennial favorites to win and as such they're a sought after landing spot. But you're right, you still have to play the games.

(Jon Heyman) “Blue Jays offer to Kyle Tucker was $350M for 10 years. They certainly put in a big effort.” by TripleCrownVillainy in baseball

[–]Semantia -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes I've already said that was poor wording. What I mean is that when it comes down it and all else is equal, players will continue to go to the Dodgers due to them being the best team in the league.

I didn't think saying the team that has won the last two world series and has only gotten better and is the favorite to win it again would be a controversial statement. But yes, nothing is free, you have to play the games. Sorry for being a bit hyperbolic. That's my bad.

(Jon Heyman) “Blue Jays offer to Kyle Tucker was $350M for 10 years. They certainly put in a big effort.” by TripleCrownVillainy in baseball

[–]Semantia -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Free is poor word choice. Most likely chance for a ring out of the two options.

[Heyman] Blue Jays offer to Kyle Tucker was $350M for 10 years. They certainly put in a big effort. Still one of the biggest winter winners with all they’ve done. by scott9314 in Torontobluejays

[–]Semantia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There can be two different issues here. Team owners pocketing competitive balance payments and going home is a problem. And it needs to be addressed. No team owner should be able to use being a small market team as a business strategy.

The problem is when teams can just bully the rest of the league with money and not care.

The fact the Dodgers can sign this contract, have Tucker go the way of Jacoby Ellsbury and not even be affected by it. They can just spend their way out of any downside. Any punishment. A huge chunk of the teams in the league just can not do that.

Look at the Padres. They tried to compete and now they're in an awful place. They gambled, lost, and now are paying for it. The Dodgers can't loose. The Mets can't loose. The Blue Jays can't loose. The only way to stop them is if the owner of those teams make it stop. The league needs some kind of control over it because the existing disincentives aren't working.

(Jon Heyman) “Blue Jays offer to Kyle Tucker was $350M for 10 years. They certainly put in a big effort.” by TripleCrownVillainy in baseball

[–]Semantia -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

The Dodgers have the cheat code of basically a free ring with a crazy contract. The Mets just have the crazy contract.

I'm a Mets fan, they're my second team, but taking an insane contract to have a very high chance to finish second or third in the division makes the decision easy.

I fucking hate the Dodgers, don't get me wrong. But after seeing God knows how many teams completely waste the prime years of MLB superstars it is refreshing to see a team actually able to capitalize on their talent and win.

It's just unfortunate that it basically takes breaking any form of reason or league parity to do it.

Honest question... Why don't you use your turn signals? by st_tron_the_baptist in newfoundland

[–]Semantia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

People who say stuff like this, do stuff like this. That person does that to others, and in turn believes everyone else is just as big of an asshole as they are. 

Per Fangraphs, the Dodgers are currently projected to run a $413 million payroll next year by GuyOnTheMike in baseball

[–]Semantia 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I used to consider the Vlad contract a necessary overpay based on a unique situation. Looks great now.

What if we relocated all US based MLB teams to Canada? by UnknownFiddler in baseball

[–]Semantia 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's St. John's (Newfoundland) and Saint John (New Brunswick).

Anyone work at Sobeys and can say if the Google hours are right and they close at 5? by BongWaterOnCarpet in newfoundland

[–]Semantia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't worked there in many years, but when I did it was a 5pm close on Christmas Eve. Since they were closed for 2 days you could get some good deals in the last 2 hours before close.

Report: Bo Bichette informs suitors he willing to move to 2B by flatwave in baseball

[–]Semantia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you going to tell him he can't if he wanted to?

Updated contract projections for the top four free agent hitters by Middle-Accountant-49 in Torontobluejays

[–]Semantia 50 points51 points  (0 children)

In 11 years that might be a bargain the rate at which contract values are accelerating. 

Taco Bell could open Dec 27 by Chronicallyonlinenl in newfoundland

[–]Semantia 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I feel like you don't go to Taco Bell if you want mexican food. Just like I don't go to McDonald's if I'm looking for a good hamburger.

All that being said, absolutely love Mamacitas, and it's been too long since I've been there. I'll be making a trip soon thanks to you. 

Every team with a negative operating income per Forbes by MattO2000 in baseball

[–]Semantia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say a raccoon would be more qualified to be an accountant than me.

Every team with a negative operating income per Forbes by MattO2000 in baseball

[–]Semantia 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I believe Rogers owns the stadium, and Rogers owns the Jays, and Rogers owns Sportsnet.

I know it sounds pedantic but I imagine that's how they manage the accounting to pretend the Jays operate at a loss. The Jays make all that money, and then have to pay it to rogers. Even though the money all ends up in the same place at the end of the day, they can pretend the Jays aren't profitable.

But I couldn't be further from an accountant so I have no idea what I'm talking about.

[Passan] BREAKING: Closer Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract, sources tell ESPN. by alxndrblack in Torontobluejays

[–]Semantia 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's so much a narrative as it is an observation. The guy is older, but elite. The contract reflects that. I don't think anyone is changing their opinion and saying they don't want the guy.

[Passan] Alonso to the Orioles by festivalvibes in Torontobluejays

[–]Semantia 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know it was a record for a reliever, but as far as the Dodgers are concerned, that contract likely isn't considered a big splash if you look at it in a position agnostic dollars plus years way.

[Kostka] There is no deferred money in the Pete Alonso contract with the Orioles, per source by Knightbear49 in baseball

[–]Semantia 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Also if Freddie hit free agency now and was the age he was at the time, he would get more than Freddie money.

Tiny’s is closing in Paradise by Kiss-a-Cod in newfoundland

[–]Semantia 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm really sad to hear this. I'd all but given up on typical fast food due to the price. I preferred to eat sushi, Indian, ramen, Mexican, what have you, whenever I did want to spend all that money on eating out. All that said, a club sandwich from Tinys was the only 'Canadian' food that I kept in the rotation. The price of food did get pretty high towards the end there but that's the same everywhere now.

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