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Post by aardvark on May 12, 2022 9:19:49 GMT -8
Roomer has it that the Padres are about to sign Cano. It shouldn't cost them much--at least $$ wise.
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Post by aztecmusician on May 12, 2022 10:35:00 GMT -8
Cano is a probable HOF’er, he would be an effective late inning pinch hitter and occasional starter. On the other hand, The Mets told him to kick rocks……24 mil is a lot of money for 39 year old infielder.
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Post by aardvark on May 12, 2022 11:13:08 GMT -8
Cano is a probable HOF’er, he would be an effective late inning pinch hitter and occasional starter. On the other hand, The Mets told him to kick rocks……24 mil is a lot of money for 39 year old infielder. True, but I can't imagine the Padres would be paying Cano anything but the pro-rated major league minimum salary, while the Met$ would be picking up the rest. |
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Post by aztecryan on May 12, 2022 14:14:30 GMT -8
Cano is a probable HOF’er, he would be an effective late inning pinch hitter and occasional starter. On the other hand, The Mets told him to kick rocks……24 mil is a lot of money for 39 year old infielder. True, but I can't imagine the Padres would be paying Cano anything but the pro-rated major league minimum salary, while the Met$ would be picking up the rest. The Mets are responsible for the 37.5 million owed to him. The Padres get him for the minimum on a prorated basis. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2022 16:55:32 GMT -8
Solid move. I’m not convinced he’s washed.
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Post by aardvark on May 13, 2022 13:36:08 GMT -8
It took signing Cano to get Lamet sent to El Paso.
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Post by Deja Vu U Monty on May 13, 2022 13:51:41 GMT -8
It's a move that I don't think we'll lament.
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Post by junior on May 13, 2022 15:52:08 GMT -8
Hopefully he’s learned his lesson with the PEDs - or - Third time’s a charm…
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Post by junior on May 20, 2022 21:38:00 GMT -8
Looks like he'll fit right in with Voit, as the Padres' designated non-hitters.  |
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Post by aztecryan on May 20, 2022 21:48:39 GMT -8
Looks like he'll fit right in with Voit, as the Padres' designated non-hitters. An 11 pitch at-bat against a reliever who throws 101 with a plus slider? Tough crowd. |
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Post by junior on May 20, 2022 21:51:48 GMT -8
Professional hitters are paid to hit baseballs into the field of play occasionally. Lucky the Padres only have to pay this one the minimum … if he's still on the roster come September, I'll be surprised - hopefully pleasantly.
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Post by Deja Vu U Monty on May 31, 2022 19:34:26 GMT -8
Robinson Cannot.
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Post by junior on May 31, 2022 20:50:13 GMT -8
It'll be interesting to see who leaves when Junior returns.
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Post by aztecryan on Jun 1, 2022 19:09:18 GMT -8
Cano has been released by the Padres.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2022 10:11:25 GMT -8
I was wrong. He’s washed.
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Post by junior on Jun 2, 2022 10:58:31 GMT -8
He'll probably have to hit the Nugenix trail with Frank Thomas.
He's showed can still play - even if can't catch up to many pitches these days - but if he doesn't want to be a minor leaguer, his options are pretty slim. His offensive numbers this year were pathetic. Best to take the hints and just fade into retirement.
And speaking of a "Big Hurt", the Bucs put one on the Doggers this week by sweeping them. With the Cards doing the same to the Padres it prevented the Padres from dropping like a rock in the standings. Unfortunately, with the offensive mess they've got right now - and the teams they're about to play - it can still easily happen.
At least the Padres didn't dick around for months hemming and hawing about the decision to let him go. 3 for 33 just isn't really going to help anyone. May be the end of the line. Tough luck, but he's still got some guaranteed serious money coming his way that none of us would likely see in a lifetime, and all just for watching from now on.
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Post by junior on Jun 10, 2022 19:43:22 GMT -8
Looks like nobody else was really interested in picking up Robby, so he opted to drop down to the minors and stay with the Padres. Interesting development. Maybe he gets a 39th wind … www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/2022/06/10/former-all-star-robinson-cano-play-el-paso-chihuahuas/7588231001/Not much to hate here. He either gets something going for himself in El Paso or he gets cut (again). If he's got World Series on his mind - and what baseball player doesn't - then he's got ample motivation to fix his swing and get himself back to San Diego later this summer. |
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Post by aztecryan on Jun 10, 2022 21:20:30 GMT -8
Could be a blessing in disguise with some of the young guys down there. Presence in the clubhouse. |
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Post by junior on Jun 11, 2022 11:00:03 GMT -8
Hopefully, he's put the PEDs behind him. Though having just read through Ken Caminiti's hellish journey, this is exactly the kind of situation that would cause someone with a predilection to fall. Trying to get back to the majors, trying to prove that you've still got gas in the tank. Having a group pulling for you - and it seems like he's found some strong support from the Padres team - will help.
Sometimes a desire to "just be better" and "get clean" gets tossed out the window as soon as the first setbacks occur. For Cano's sake, I hope not. Doesn't seem like Robby has all the other sketchy things going on that led to Caminiti's multiple regressions, but who really knows. The statistics certainly aren't his best friend right now.
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