John
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Last one, each player starting May 1, 2025. If we are going to ignore the entire 2024 season for Bichette, only fair to ignore march/april ‘25 for Bohm.
January 20, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Last one, each player starting May 1, 2025. If we are going to ignore the entire 2024 season for Bichette, only fair to ignore march/april ‘25 for Bohm.
Absolutely, but that season did happen at age 26 and he has quite the injury history. I would be ok with the risk of ignoring that season as a fluke, but it’s a little scary.
Here’s 2025 cherry picked Statcast. Which do we like better, A or B?
Here’s 2025 cherry picked Statcast. Which do we like better, A or B?
January 20, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Absolutely, but that season did happen at age 26 and he has quite the injury history. I would be ok with the risk of ignoring that season as a fluke, but it’s a little scary.
Here’s 2025 cherry picked Statcast. Which do we like better, A or B?
Here’s 2025 cherry picked Statcast. Which do we like better, A or B?
*This is not an endorsement of the “we didn’t want him anyway” crowd. I would have liked Bichette, though I would have preferred he replaced Stott, bigger upgrade. There are much better stats to use for that argument however.
Last 3 years, one is Bohm, one is Bichette
Last 3 years, one is Bohm, one is Bichette
January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
*This is not an endorsement of the “we didn’t want him anyway” crowd. I would have liked Bichette, though I would have preferred he replaced Stott, bigger upgrade. There are much better stats to use for that argument however.
Last 3 years, one is Bohm, one is Bichette
Last 3 years, one is Bohm, one is Bichette
JT should hire someone to click that vote button all day, every day.
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
JT should hire someone to click that vote button all day, every day.
Season is close when we start worrying about the 31yo AAAA players who are out of options.
January 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Season is close when we start worrying about the 31yo AAAA players who are out of options.
If they are still holding out hope/expectation that Castellanos will fetch some salary relief, I’m not sure who else they would have cut. Wilson was the oldest guy on the 40 man not expected to make the team out of Spring Training and out of options.
Would have been nice injury insurance I guess.
Would have been nice injury insurance I guess.
January 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM
If they are still holding out hope/expectation that Castellanos will fetch some salary relief, I’m not sure who else they would have cut. Wilson was the oldest guy on the 40 man not expected to make the team out of Spring Training and out of options.
Would have been nice injury insurance I guess.
Would have been nice injury insurance I guess.
Hopefully it works better in 2026 than it did in 2012.
January 19, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Hopefully it works better in 2026 than it did in 2012.
Coming off best record of era
SP leaves
2 LHSP Aces
RHSP Ace has health issues
Rest of SP staff is a ?
Closer one of the best in baseball
C here through age 37
Slugger starting 5 year extension age 33
2 long term contract IFs in early-mid 30s
Hoping for OF top prospect to hit as others decline
SP leaves
2 LHSP Aces
RHSP Ace has health issues
Rest of SP staff is a ?
Closer one of the best in baseball
C here through age 37
Slugger starting 5 year extension age 33
2 long term contract IFs in early-mid 30s
Hoping for OF top prospect to hit as others decline
January 19, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Coming off best record of era
SP leaves
2 LHSP Aces
RHSP Ace has health issues
Rest of SP staff is a ?
Closer one of the best in baseball
C here through age 37
Slugger starting 5 year extension age 33
2 long term contract IFs in early-mid 30s
Hoping for OF top prospect to hit as others decline
SP leaves
2 LHSP Aces
RHSP Ace has health issues
Rest of SP staff is a ?
Closer one of the best in baseball
C here through age 37
Slugger starting 5 year extension age 33
2 long term contract IFs in early-mid 30s
Hoping for OF top prospect to hit as others decline
Sure, everyone has ups and downs. We are going to ignore an entire age 26 season to make our cases for Bichette!
Which is why I showed the 3yr totals first. Incredibly similar, which no one would expect.
Which is why I showed the 3yr totals first. Incredibly similar, which no one would expect.
January 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Sure, everyone has ups and downs. We are going to ignore an entire age 26 season to make our cases for Bichette!
Which is why I showed the 3yr totals first. Incredibly similar, which no one would expect.
Which is why I showed the 3yr totals first. Incredibly similar, which no one would expect.
99 wRC+ with Schwarber taking 23% of the games (with a 163 wRC+ batting 4th!) is really hard to do.
January 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM
99 wRC+ with Schwarber taking 23% of the games (with a 163 wRC+ batting 4th!) is really hard to do.
What’s funny is that if they had batted Bohm (126 wRC+) against all LHP and Marsh (130 wRC+) 4th against all RHP for 162 games, even with their terrible March/Aprils their combined wRC+ would have been 127/28. That would have ranked around 8th in MLB for the cleanup spot.
January 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
What’s funny is that if they had batted Bohm (126 wRC+) against all LHP and Marsh (130 wRC+) 4th against all RHP for 162 games, even with their terrible March/Aprils their combined wRC+ would have been 127/28. That would have ranked around 8th in MLB for the cleanup spot.
Bichette was even better during that time frame (and the best offensive SS in MLB), definitely would have been an offensive upgrade. But even then the numbers weren’t miles apart.
January 18, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Bichette was even better during that time frame (and the best offensive SS in MLB), definitely would have been an offensive upgrade. But even then the numbers weren’t miles apart.
I am not saying that I would extend Bohm or be afraid to move him - I would want absolutely no part of his 30s and I think he is starting to push the limits of his $ value at $10m.
That said, he was the 6th best 3B in MLB after May ‘25 (300 PA) - only Ramirez and Caminero a significant upgrade imo
That said, he was the 6th best 3B in MLB after May ‘25 (300 PA) - only Ramirez and Caminero a significant upgrade imo
January 18, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I am not saying that I would extend Bohm or be afraid to move him - I would want absolutely no part of his 30s and I think he is starting to push the limits of his $ value at $10m.
That said, he was the 6th best 3B in MLB after May ‘25 (300 PA) - only Ramirez and Caminero a significant upgrade imo
That said, he was the 6th best 3B in MLB after May ‘25 (300 PA) - only Ramirez and Caminero a significant upgrade imo
I don’t really disagree with any of that, Bichette has the higher ceiling and I would be willing to bet that 2024 was a fluke. That season exists however, as does his injury history.
It is not out of the question that Bohm could out perform Bichette this year offensively.
It is not out of the question that Bohm could out perform Bichette this year offensively.
January 18, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I don’t really disagree with any of that, Bichette has the higher ceiling and I would be willing to bet that 2024 was a fluke. That season exists however, as does his injury history.
It is not out of the question that Bohm could out perform Bichette this year offensively.
It is not out of the question that Bohm could out perform Bichette this year offensively.
I like Bichette and would have supported the move (although I would have preferred to replace Stott be cause it would have been the more likely “bigger” upgrade).
Last 3 years - one of these is Bohm, the other is Bichette.
Last 3 years - one of these is Bohm, the other is Bichette.
January 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I like Bichette and would have supported the move (although I would have preferred to replace Stott be cause it would have been the more likely “bigger” upgrade).
Last 3 years - one of these is Bohm, the other is Bichette.
Last 3 years - one of these is Bohm, the other is Bichette.
I don’t really have a problem with his ballot generally, but Marcus Hayes’ passage on Utley being “a profoundly poor second baseman who played out of position”? From 2005-2013 (the time period Hayes chose) Utley graded out as far and away the BEST defensive 2B in MLB (I picked DRS). Axe to grind?
January 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I don’t really have a problem with his ballot generally, but Marcus Hayes’ passage on Utley being “a profoundly poor second baseman who played out of position”? From 2005-2013 (the time period Hayes chose) Utley graded out as far and away the BEST defensive 2B in MLB (I picked DRS). Axe to grind?
That’s my read. In an alternate universe, would you trade Castellanos and Walker for Bichette this year? That’s basically what they are paying Bo.
Taking a “Stars and Scrubs” approach to a short term extreme may be the plan - top 4 hitters are Soto, Lindor, Bichette, Polanco. Figure out the rest.
Taking a “Stars and Scrubs” approach to a short term extreme may be the plan - top 4 hitters are Soto, Lindor, Bichette, Polanco. Figure out the rest.
January 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
That’s my read. In an alternate universe, would you trade Castellanos and Walker for Bichette this year? That’s basically what they are paying Bo.
Taking a “Stars and Scrubs” approach to a short term extreme may be the plan - top 4 hitters are Soto, Lindor, Bichette, Polanco. Figure out the rest.
Taking a “Stars and Scrubs” approach to a short term extreme may be the plan - top 4 hitters are Soto, Lindor, Bichette, Polanco. Figure out the rest.
I’m not saying what they are doing will work in producing a winner, but they just bought the age 28 (maybe also 29 and 30) seasons without having to buy any of the inevitable decline. That is the financial advantage they have over everyone except the Dodgers.
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I’m not saying what they are doing will work in producing a winner, but they just bought the age 28 (maybe also 29 and 30) seasons without having to buy any of the inevitable decline. That is the financial advantage they have over everyone except the Dodgers.
If Bo is a disaster, it’s max 3 years. If he is great and opts out, they pay for him or a replacement again. It is far more likely the Schwarber/Harper/Turner/Nola contracts become a multi year albatross for the Phillies.
It appears there are only 2 teams willing/able to build that way in FA.
It appears there are only 2 teams willing/able to build that way in FA.
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
If Bo is a disaster, it’s max 3 years. If he is great and opts out, they pay for him or a replacement again. It is far more likely the Schwarber/Harper/Turner/Nola contracts become a multi year albatross for the Phillies.
It appears there are only 2 teams willing/able to build that way in FA.
It appears there are only 2 teams willing/able to build that way in FA.
This is where I would disagree. If the Dodgers and Mets are truly at a different level financially and AAV is irrelevant to them, then keeping the years short and roster spots as flexible as possible is probably the best way to leverage that financial advantage.
January 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This is where I would disagree. If the Dodgers and Mets are truly at a different level financially and AAV is irrelevant to them, then keeping the years short and roster spots as flexible as possible is probably the best way to leverage that financial advantage.
I think the potential Bichette signing had real risk, I don’t think the Phillies could have gone to that AAV, and don’t really blame them. I think it is a smart deal for the Mets, it’s an overpay but less chance of dead $ than a long deal and they can just buy a short term FA again when he opts out.
January 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I think the potential Bichette signing had real risk, I don’t think the Phillies could have gone to that AAV, and don’t really blame them. I think it is a smart deal for the Mets, it’s an overpay but less chance of dead $ than a long deal and they can just buy a short term FA again when he opts out.
They certainly seem to. He missed significant time in ‘24. The pitching didn’t suddenly crater, they just kept doing what they do. The team cratered for about 25 games when he returned tbh.
Security blanket for ‘26 because they have nowhere else to spend the $, fine. Still hate 3yrs.
Security blanket for ‘26 because they have nowhere else to spend the $, fine. Still hate 3yrs.
January 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
They certainly seem to. He missed significant time in ‘24. The pitching didn’t suddenly crater, they just kept doing what they do. The team cratered for about 25 games when he returned tbh.
Security blanket for ‘26 because they have nowhere else to spend the $, fine. Still hate 3yrs.
Security blanket for ‘26 because they have nowhere else to spend the $, fine. Still hate 3yrs.
I would say “was”, not “is”. His blocking metrics have been awful the last 2 years as well, matches the eye test.
He is a good pop time (same as Marchan and Stubbs btw) and a “pitcher whisperer” reputation at this point.
For ‘26 is he the best available move? Probably. Hate 3yrs, wouldn’t do it.
He is a good pop time (same as Marchan and Stubbs btw) and a “pitcher whisperer” reputation at this point.
For ‘26 is he the best available move? Probably. Hate 3yrs, wouldn’t do it.
January 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM
I would say “was”, not “is”. His blocking metrics have been awful the last 2 years as well, matches the eye test.
He is a good pop time (same as Marchan and Stubbs btw) and a “pitcher whisperer” reputation at this point.
For ‘26 is he the best available move? Probably. Hate 3yrs, wouldn’t do it.
He is a good pop time (same as Marchan and Stubbs btw) and a “pitcher whisperer” reputation at this point.
For ‘26 is he the best available move? Probably. Hate 3yrs, wouldn’t do it.
Hope you have some prospects become stars, as all those guys decline.
Only good news is that if they aren’t dumb, they should have a lot of $ to get another big piece after ‘26. Bad news - have you seen the FA class if no one opts out?
Only good news is that if they aren’t dumb, they should have a lot of $ to get another big piece after ‘26. Bad news - have you seen the FA class if no one opts out?
January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Hope you have some prospects become stars, as all those guys decline.
Only good news is that if they aren’t dumb, they should have a lot of $ to get another big piece after ‘26. Bad news - have you seen the FA class if no one opts out?
Only good news is that if they aren’t dumb, they should have a lot of $ to get another big piece after ‘26. Bad news - have you seen the FA class if no one opts out?