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@rational_yankee Avatar @rational_yankee Rational Yankees Fan

The most important current event is the discussion around a potential MLB salary cap. Fans and analysts are debating the possibility of a cap and its implications, with some arguing it would help smaller market teams and others concerned it would alienate core fanbases in cities like New York and Los Angeles. The idea of a spending floor is also being considered, adding another layer of complexity to the issue.

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Social category influence finance XXXX% mlb #486 countries XXXX%

Social topic influence world series #543, mlb #1784, business 5.66%, money 5.66%, staff #1430, espn #292, mets #232, tucker 3.77%, $30m 3.77%, just a XXXX%

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"If the Orioles can sign almost an entire pitching staff between now and Opening Day theyre going to be a very good team next season"
X Link 2025-12-10T18:00Z 4040 followers, 6699 engagements

"Does Kyle Tucker burn to play is the kind of question teams that dont want to give out a $400M contract ask the media to justify not giving out a $400M contract. Kyle Tucker is a World Series champion has played in two major markets and has a higher fWAR than Bryce Harper since 2020. Hes checked all the boxes and trying to poke holes now is weak. If the Yankees arent in on Tucker its simply because they dont want to pay him. Its not because they think Cody Bellinger is better. Hes not"
X Link 2025-12-08T19:04Z 4040 followers, 30.4K engagements

"I think the Yankees would do that if it were a team option. A player option makes it a X year deal effectively. Maybe a vesting option of some sort. But personally I think if Bellinger walks its a good thing long term for the Yankees. I dont see any team extracting value out of a multi-year commitment to him at $25M-$30M AAV"
X Link 2025-12-09T03:47Z 4040 followers, XX engagements

"Its crazy to me how often I see former players who were incredibly talented and played MLB for a long time come on this app with baseball opinions that are no more insightful than what your less than average Joe sitting on his couch might say. I want to believe that playing at the MLB level for a long time helps players create informed opinions on a level that even the most dedicated fan would find insightful. And sometimes that is the case. David Cone is a great example. But it feels like more often than not we are forced to draw the conclusion that just because someone is infinitely better"
X Link 2025-12-11T03:36Z 4040 followers, 5090 engagements

"Losing in 2004 sucked but it was a long drawn out collapse over multiple days. By the time G7 came around it sort of felt inevitable to me. But in 2001 the Yankees were three outs from the greatest closer of all-time from winning the World Series in a year the city needed a story like that. Everyone thought the Yankees would close it out. The shock when it didnt happen just amplified the emotions even more. I also think Toronto losing the way they did brought those emotions back for me a bit. Not because I felt bad for them but because I knew that Id felt very similarly to that in my life"
X Link 2025-12-06T06:45Z 4040 followers, 3824 engagements

"I think we all want Don Mattingly to be a HOfer even though we know he probably shouldnt be. Just a tough situation where a great guy and really good player just isnt likely to get the recognition a lot of people want him to get "
X Link 2025-12-08T00:37Z 4040 followers, 3382 engagements

"The Diamondbacks are doing a really smart thing trading Marte right now. He was productive last season so they can get something for him. But hes entering the portion of his contract where hes going to be a negative value player very soon. Theyll cash in on whatever trade value he has while getting themselves out of the backend of that contract. I have zero interest in the Yankees being the team to make that trade with them though"
X Link 2025-12-08T16:42Z 4040 followers, 3421 engagements

"@ChrisCoop_ In what way is this eerily similar to Rendon Rendon flat out said he doesnt like baseball. Kyle Tucker has done no such thing or given any reason to make anyone think that. Nobody has even said that about him until literally right now"
X Link 2025-12-08T19:49Z 4041 followers, XXX engagements

"A few people have popped into my mentions to compare Kyle Tucker to Anthony Rendon. I think thats a lazy unreasonable and nonsensical comparison to make. Theres nothing to suggest Tucker is going to sign a contract and then sit on his ass for a decade. If the Yankees dont want to sign Kyle Tucker then thats their choice. But leaking unverified personal attacks on his integrity to the media to justify it is a horrible look. I hope thats not whats happening"
X Link 2025-12-08T21:31Z 4042 followers, 4239 engagements

"When I was younger in my career I always used to wear suits to the office to try and show the higher ups I was serious. Now I look back and laugh so hard at that. Suits are literally just a uniform from 1850 that we still pretend is modern attire. Theyre incredibly inconvenient to wear in most work environments the tie is basically a decorative noose and they restrict every part of your body you actually want to use. There is zero evidence that wearing one improves anything measurable. Anytime I see a group of dudes standing together in suits I just start laughing at how ridiculous it looks"
X Link 2025-12-08T23:14Z 4040 followers, 7179 engagements

"Im very interested to see if the perceived market for Bellinger is being driven by the Boras hype machine or if there are actually teams out there who want to pay Cody Bellinger 7/$210M. Cody Bellinger is a fine player. But any team who gives him that contract is going to regret it. Theres almost no chance of extracting any positive value from that type of deal. Its bad business and Id stay far away from it. There are many ways to build a baseball team"
X Link 2025-12-09T00:40Z 4042 followers, 8406 engagements

"@zogsport7 I think the Yankees could put Dominguez in LF and get 2/3 of the production for 1/30 the price. Then they can just reallocate that money to pitching which Id argue is a much more significant need"
X Link 2025-12-09T02:24Z 4041 followers, XXX engagements

"Winter meetings are unhinged this year"
X Link 2025-12-09T06:08Z 4041 followers, 2054 engagements

"My advice to Yankees fans is not to have a meltdown every time a player signs with a different team. Especially players who the Yankees were never really in on. It has to be kind of exhausting to have your immediate reaction be anger every time another team makes a move. Its not worth it. The Yankees will make their move this offseason. Relax"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:32Z 4041 followers, 5446 engagements

"@rmny1976 Its not that easy. Stanton was a monster in the 2024 playoffs nonexistent this year. Judge was the exact opposite. Jays had randos like Barger and Clement play out of their minds in the playoffs. You cant sign anyone and now theyll hit in October. Too small of a sample size"
X Link 2025-12-09T21:02Z 4041 followers, XX engagements

"I understand that sucks as a fan. Not going to say I know how it feels but I understand why youre upset at that. The harsh reality is that MLB is a business and more people will buy an Elly jersey if he leaves and signs with LAD NYY NYM BOS or TOR. More people will get to see him play also. And thats probably a good thing for MLBs bottom line"
X Link 2025-12-10T22:57Z 4040 followers, XX engagements

"@JustinHughes365 @RedsDaily4 We shouldnt have to completely rework the financial landscape of MLB to force the owners to do what they should be doing already. Until they can show that theyre actually trying to win players should laugh at any proposal that forces them to cap their future earnings"
X Link 2025-12-10T00:09Z 4042 followers, XX engagements

"@TJStats Am I going crazy or would all of these teams be absolute idiots to give up these players for a XX year old middle infielder signed through 2031"
X Link 2025-12-10T04:12Z 4042 followers, 1317 engagements

"If you are a Yankees fan and you were breathing on the day this happened then this is the worst sports moment of your life. No questions asked"
X Link 2025-12-06T04:06Z 4042 followers, 120K engagements

"I dont care as much about position players playing in the WBC but pitchers are a whole different story. With how easily and often it seems like pitchers are getting injured I want those guys in camp on their regular routines being monitored by their coaches/medical staff. Not trying to play Captain America in some exhibition tournament. Injuries can and will still happen regardless but having guys throwing anywhere near max effort in early March seems like a terrible idea"
X Link 2025-12-09T19:27Z 4041 followers, 3142 engagements

"Yeah this is the right idea. Id highly prefer the Yankees sign Hays or Refsnyder to hit LHP and platoon with Dominguez instead of paying Bellinger $30M AAV for the next 5-7 years. Hays had a XXX wRC+ against LHP last season. Dominguez had a XXX wRC+ against RHP. Cody Bellinger had a XXX wRC+. The Hays/Dominguez combo wouldnt be great defensively but you can get similar if not better offensive production and save $20M-$25M that can be reallocated for pitching. If the Yankees are operating on a budget then I dont see how this doesnt create a better team than re-signing Bellinger and then going"
X Link 2025-12-10T02:19Z 4042 followers, 10.5K engagements

"Presented without further comment 😂😂😂"
X Link 2025-12-11T00:21Z 4041 followers, 13.9K engagements

"This is what makes me roll my eyes at the questions Joel Sherman was asking about Kyle Tucker. Does he burn to play baseball A year ago the Yankees were trying to put together a trade package for Kyle Tucker. Now since the price has gone up significantly Tucker all of a sudden lacks motivation Sounds like BS to me"
X Link 2025-12-09T04:03Z 4040 followers, 13.2K engagements

"Actually not the worst idea. Sign Bader. Platoon Bader/Dominguez in LF. Save the Bellinger money and spend it on pitching. Probably makes the Yankees a better team. I could talk myself into this"
X Link 2025-12-09T17:45Z 4041 followers, 2880 engagements

"The Reds have enough money to offer Schwarber a competitive contract but not enough money to meaningfully improve their team via free agency this offseason Some of these teams dont make any effort to improve. Then they also refuse to open their books to show how financially disadvantaged they are while at the same time advocating for a salary cap. It makes it hard for me to feel bad for these owners/fans when theres no evidence any of these teams are even trying to improve outside of just developing their own cheap minor league talent"
X Link 2025-12-09T22:00Z 4040 followers, 56K engagements

"@victoraren57 Bader isnt the guy. But Hays/Redsnyder make sense"
X Link 2025-12-10T03:32Z 4040 followers, XX engagements

"@TJStats Middle infielders age like milk. Seems like those packages are very significant for a player who will be a negative value asset in 1-3 years"
X Link 2025-12-10T05:04Z 4040 followers, XXX engagements

"I hear a lot of the fans of these teams also advocating for a salary cap. I think that energy should instead be totally focused on pressuring their ownership to actually show its doing everything in its power to put a winning product on the field. I dont fault the fans nearly as much as I fault the owners but when the fans ask for a salary cap along side the owners I cant help but roll my eyes"
X Link 2025-12-09T22:06Z 4040 followers, 1864 engagements

"Im not going to clown the Mets for losing Pete Alonso for two reasons: X. Hes going to our division rival. Not like the Yankees dodged a bullet here. X. Paying a XX year old 1B/DH a 5/$155M contract is probably a not a great allocation of resources. Good chance Mets fans look back on this in a year or two and realize it was for the best. Theres nothing wrong with allowing a player to play his best years for you and then letting some other team overpay him"
X Link 2025-12-10T21:24Z 4040 followers, 19.2K engagements

"This is the first contract given out this offseason where my initial reaction was : I wish the Yankees were in on this player at that price. The Yankees have multiple needs in the bullpen and need at least one high leverage arm. Suarez for a $15M AAV is more than reasonable when you consider the market. Good deal for Atlanta and Im very curious to see how the Yankees fill out their pitching staff which is a far bigger need than LF right now"
X Link 2025-12-11T19:16Z 4040 followers, 6491 engagements