[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @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. ### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1293769329956343809/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX -XXXX% - X Month XXXXXXXXX -XX% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX +520% - X Year XXXXXXXXXX +60% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1293769329956343809/posts_active)  - X Week XX -XX% - X Month XXX -XX% - X Months XXXXX +236% - X Year XXXXX +112% ### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1293769329956343809/followers)  - X Week XXXXX +1.10% - X Month XXXXX +3.20% - X Months XXXXX +22% - X Year XXXXX +34% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1293769329956343809/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [mlb](/list/mlb) #1452 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) **Social topic influence** [world series](/topic/world-series) #179, [money](/topic/money) #3626, [kyle tucker](/topic/kyle-tucker) #14, [just a](/topic/just-a), [offseason](/topic/offseason) #38, [joel](/topic/joel) #259, [salary cap](/topic/salary-cap) #2, [has been](/topic/has-been), [apple](/topic/apple), [history](/topic/history) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@rationalyankee](/creator/undefined) [@jonheyman](/creator/undefined) [@caspiazu005](/creator/undefined) [@stanley72001](/creator/undefined) [@srechter7](/creator/undefined) [@rabidw00kie](/creator/undefined) [@yanksbar](/creator/undefined) [@rmny1976](/creator/undefined) [@cameronmaybin](/creator/undefined) [@jmincone](/creator/undefined) [@dongregorios](/creator/undefined) [@priviteralouis](/creator/undefined) [@bryanhoch](/creator/undefined) [@ryangarciaesm](/creator/undefined) [@unitedwhofans](/creator/undefined) [@bobbymilone29](/creator/undefined) [@martinonyc](/creator/undefined) [@jeffpassan](/creator/undefined) [@yankees](/creator/undefined) [@jaredcarrabis](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1997827808555671812) 2025-12-08T00:37Z 4040 followers, 3382 engagements "Someone please do a wellness check on this individual. Who knew that the most psychotic take youd ever see from a Yankees fan would have nothing to do with baseball but with apple pie instead" [X Link](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1993755807284912500) 2025-11-26T18:56Z 4032 followers, 2644 engagements "Have the Blue Jays ever had a higher payroll than the Yankees in their entire franchise history I get their fans are champing at the bit to get back to the World Series after how close they got but the idea that they all of a sudden have more buying power than the Yankees do is asinine. I know who their owners are. But until the Blue Jays actually step up and decide to outspend the Yankees which they dont ever actually do then its all talk no walk" [X Link](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1994129406428864700) 2025-11-27T19:41Z 4035 followers, 91.2K engagements "Happy Thanksgiving Everyone Really thankful to be able to come on here and talk baseball with everyone. It gets more fun every year as this account grows larger and I get to interact with new people. My little family is just doing a small thanksgiving together this year. Well head back east in a few weeks to see family for Christmas. But since I dont like eating turkey I got to cook myself whatever I want. Went with surf and turf because why wouldnt you My dog is currently feasting on the leftovers" [X Link](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1994178506268233756) 2025-11-27T22:56Z 4033 followers, 3657 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998445587151155574) 2025-12-09T17:32Z 4040 followers, 5315 engagements "This makes sense. Weve all seen the Yankees linked to Imai. But when you look at the payroll it gets tough to see how they sign an impact LF impact SP and bullpen arms. Even optimistic projections of the Yankees payroll makes that look unreasonable. Trading for Alcantara at $17.3M this season could make more sense than taking on another long term FA contract. The Yankees have the young arms to make that trade. As long as the Yankees get an impact arm Im good with it" [X Link](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1995281101485428880) 2025-11-30T23:57Z 4041 followers, 26.8K 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998070712217518279) 2025-12-08T16:42Z 4040 followers, 3415 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998217214647034126) 2025-12-09T02:24Z 4039 followers, XXX 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1997155712057704935) 2025-12-06T04:06Z 4040 followers, 119.8K 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998106403081167342) 2025-12-08T19:04Z 4040 followers, 30.2K 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998143353607553102) 2025-12-08T21:31Z 4040 followers, 4221 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998169356510093433) 2025-12-08T23:14Z 4041 followers, 7104 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998191087484076154) 2025-12-09T00:40Z 4040 followers, 8379 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998242127868772462) 2025-12-09T04:03Z 4040 followers, 13K engagements "Winter meetings are unhinged this year" [X Link](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998273640065048762) 2025-12-09T06:08Z 4040 followers, 1977 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998449029118833064) 2025-12-09T17:45Z 4040 followers, 2701 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998474694023106746) 2025-12-09T19:27Z 4040 followers, 2993 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998498508496925043) 2025-12-09T21:02Z 4040 followers, XX 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998513142435893632) 2025-12-09T22:00Z 4040 followers, 24.1K 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998514640301478174) 2025-12-09T22:06Z 4040 followers, 1053 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998545472282358004) 2025-12-10T00:09Z 4040 followers, XX 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998578377532330035) 2025-12-10T02:19Z 4040 followers, 8437 engagements "@victoraren57 Bader isnt the guy. But Hays/Redsnyder make sense" [X Link](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998596695488446736) 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](https://x.com/rational_yankee/status/1998619737623007605) 2025-12-10T05:04Z 4040 followers, XXX engagements
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@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 topic influence world series #179, money #3626, kyle tucker #14, just a, offseason #38, joel #259, salary cap #2, has been, apple, history
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @rationalyankee @jonheyman @caspiazu005 @stanley72001 @srechter7 @rabidw00kie @yanksbar @rmny1976 @cameronmaybin @jmincone @dongregorios @priviteralouis @bryanhoch @ryangarciaesm @unitedwhofans @bobbymilone29 @martinonyc @jeffpassan @yankees @jaredcarrabis
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"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
"Someone please do a wellness check on this individual. Who knew that the most psychotic take youd ever see from a Yankees fan would have nothing to do with baseball but with apple pie instead"
X Link 2025-11-26T18:56Z 4032 followers, 2644 engagements
"Have the Blue Jays ever had a higher payroll than the Yankees in their entire franchise history I get their fans are champing at the bit to get back to the World Series after how close they got but the idea that they all of a sudden have more buying power than the Yankees do is asinine. I know who their owners are. But until the Blue Jays actually step up and decide to outspend the Yankees which they dont ever actually do then its all talk no walk"
X Link 2025-11-27T19:41Z 4035 followers, 91.2K engagements
"Happy Thanksgiving Everyone Really thankful to be able to come on here and talk baseball with everyone. It gets more fun every year as this account grows larger and I get to interact with new people. My little family is just doing a small thanksgiving together this year. Well head back east in a few weeks to see family for Christmas. But since I dont like eating turkey I got to cook myself whatever I want. Went with surf and turf because why wouldnt you My dog is currently feasting on the leftovers"
X Link 2025-11-27T22:56Z 4033 followers, 3657 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 4040 followers, 5315 engagements
"This makes sense. Weve all seen the Yankees linked to Imai. But when you look at the payroll it gets tough to see how they sign an impact LF impact SP and bullpen arms. Even optimistic projections of the Yankees payroll makes that look unreasonable. Trading for Alcantara at $17.3M this season could make more sense than taking on another long term FA contract. The Yankees have the young arms to make that trade. As long as the Yankees get an impact arm Im good with it"
X Link 2025-11-30T23:57Z 4041 followers, 26.8K 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, 3415 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 4039 followers, XXX 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 4040 followers, 119.8K 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, 30.2K 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 4040 followers, 4221 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 4041 followers, 7104 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 4040 followers, 8379 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, 13K engagements
"Winter meetings are unhinged this year"
X Link 2025-12-09T06:08Z 4040 followers, 1977 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 4040 followers, 2701 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 4040 followers, 2993 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 4040 followers, XX 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, 24.1K 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, 1053 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 4040 followers, XX 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 4040 followers, 8437 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