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Nov 9, 2021 at 9:38 AM

TheXFactor
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Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:

Originally posted by DocMcstuffins:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Marcus Semien is a leader of men from Berkeley/SF can play all positions practically make it happen

I would love him here too, but there's no spot for him to play currently...

Of course there's a spot. Second.

we just gave LaStella a 3 year contract.

lol as if that would stop us from signing Semien..

I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Nov 9, 2021 at 10:24 AM

#10637

Rubberneck36
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Originally posted by TheXFactor:
I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Semien is one of the best FAs available. Would be a dream to get him. But some team is gonna over pay for his services, and I don't blame them. Signing LaStella is fine and I'm happy they did, but he is just an OK player. Definitely could be depth. He will be the everyday 2nd baseman for us though.

Nov 9, 2021 at 10:33 AM

#10638

49erFaithful6
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Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Semien is one of the best FAs available. Would be a dream to get him. But some team is gonna over pay for his services, and I don't blame them. Signing LaStella is fine and I'm happy they did, but he is just an OK player. Definitely could be depth. He will be the everyday 2nd baseman for us though.

Maybe he would take a bit of a hometown discount? After all he would be joining not just a hometown team but a contender we won 107 last year for crying out loud.

Nov 9, 2021 at 10:34 AM

#10639

Rubberneck36
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Semien is one of the best FAs available. Would be a dream to get him. But some team is gonna over pay for his services, and I don't blame them. Signing LaStella is fine and I'm happy they did, but he is just an OK player. Definitely could be depth. He will be the everyday 2nd baseman for us though.

Maybe he would take a bit of a hometown discount? After all he would be joining not just a hometown team but a contender we won 107 last year for crying out loud.

A hometown discount with CA taxes makes zero sense. I think people forget this is a job to them. And when you make millions a year, you can live where you want and fly there when you want.

Nov 9, 2021 at 10:38 AM

#10640

FredFlintstone
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Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Semien is one of the best FAs available. Would be a dream to get him. But some team is gonna over pay for his services, and I don't blame them. Signing LaStella is fine and I'm happy they did, but he is just an OK player. Definitely could be depth. He will be the everyday 2nd baseman for us though.

Maybe he would take a bit of a hometown discount? After all he would be joining not just a hometown team but a contender we won 107 last year for crying out loud.

A hometown discount with CA taxes makes zero sense. I think people forget this is a job to them. And when you make millions a year, you can live where you want and fly there when you want.

I'm different and would prefer Seager and plug him at 2nd but it's just me. But I think he's going to get a massive deal tho

Nov 9, 2021 at 10:39 AM

#10641

49erFaithful6
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Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Semien is one of the best FAs available. Would be a dream to get him. But some team is gonna over pay for his services, and I don't blame them. Signing LaStella is fine and I'm happy they did, but he is just an OK player. Definitely could be depth. He will be the everyday 2nd baseman for us though.

Maybe he would take a bit of a hometown discount? After all he would be joining not just a hometown team but a contender we won 107 last year for crying out loud.

A hometown discount with CA taxes makes zero sense. I think people forget this is a job to them. And when you make millions a year, you can live where you want and fly there when you want.

Our tax situation really bones our pro sports teams. Doesn't Sacramento think about this?

Nov 9, 2021 at 10:47 AM

#10642

SteveWallacesHelmet
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Originally posted by Garce:
I find it funny a dude a year ago didn't think Gausman was worth 1 year/$18m and now SWH wants to give him 6 years, $138m... Lol

I find it funny that you still cant admit that offering Gausman a QO was the wrong thing to do. Now granted, the decision to give him that was wrong in a different way than I thought, but wrong nonetheless.

I dont want to give him 6 years 138 either, for the record. Thats too much.

Nov 9, 2021 at 10:48 AM

#10643

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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Semien is one of the best FAs available. Would be a dream to get him. But some team is gonna over pay for his services, and I don't blame them. Signing LaStella is fine and I'm happy they did, but he is just an OK player. Definitely could be depth. He will be the everyday 2nd baseman for us though.

Maybe he would take a bit of a hometown discount? After all he would be joining not just a hometown team but a contender we won 107 last year for crying out loud.

Zero chance he takes a hometown discount. Scott Boras is his agent. He has never had a big contract in his career. He is expecting a huge contract offer from the Rangers and others.

No chance he signs with us unless we offer him a competitive offer....which will be $25M+ a year.

Nov 9, 2021 at 11:24 AM

#10644

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Giants are said to be interested in Seiya Suzuki from Japan. https://deadspin.com/who-is-seiya-suzuki-and-where-will-he-land-1848010557

Nov 9, 2021 at 11:35 AM

#10645

49erFaithful6
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Originally posted by jimrat:
Giants are said to be interested in Seiya Suzuki from Japan. https://deadspin.com/who-is-seiya-suzuki-and-where-will-he-land-1848010557

No reason the Giants can't establish themselves as the MLB leader for Japanese and Korean leagues. Mariners got Ichiro. Angels got Shohei. We got Shinjo.

Nov 9, 2021 at 11:46 AM

#10646

Rubberneck36
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Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
I'm different and would prefer Seager and plug him at 2nd but it's just me. But I think he's going to get a massive deal tho

I'd be pumped with Seager as well.

Nov 9, 2021 at 12:37 PM

#10647

Niners99
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
I could be wrong, but I don't see it happening. I love Semien.

Semien is one of the best FAs available. Would be a dream to get him. But some team is gonna over pay for his services, and I don't blame them. Signing LaStella is fine and I'm happy they did, but he is just an OK player. Definitely could be depth. He will be the everyday 2nd baseman for us though.

Maybe he would take a bit of a hometown discount? After all he would be joining not just a hometown team but a contender we won 107 last year for crying out loud.

A hometown discount with CA taxes makes zero sense. I think people forget this is a job to them. And when you make millions a year, you can live where you want and fly there when you want.

Our tax situation really bones our pro sports teams. Doesn't Sacramento think about this?

lol you really think the state cares about recruiting pro athletes?

Nov 9, 2021 at 12:38 PM

#10648

Niners99
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Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
I'm different and would prefer Seager and plug him at 2nd but it's just me. But I think he's going to get a massive deal tho

I'd be pumped with Seager as well.

Isnt Seager ALWAYS hurt?

Nov 9, 2021 at 12:43 PM

#10649

Rubberneck36
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Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
I'm different and would prefer Seager and plug him at 2nd but it's just me. But I think he's going to get a massive deal tho

I'd be pumped with Seager as well.

Isnt Seager ALWAYS hurt?

6 seasons. 3 of them he played 135-150 games. The other 3 he played 60-95 games. Like Belt but younger.

Nov 9, 2021 at 1:20 PM

#10650

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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
No reason the Giants can't establish themselves as the MLB leader for Japanese and Korean leagues. Mariners got Ichiro. Angels got Shohei. We got Shinjo.