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[@mech986](/creator/twitter/mech986)
"@ktbkendrick We own your goat True great PHI pitching held Ohtani to just X SO 9K dismal .056BA & .206OPS. PHI hang that stat up w/2025 NLDS participation ribbon. BTW Ohtani pitching line vs PHI: 6IP 3H 3R 9SO 4.50ERA X win equaling PHI NLDS wins. Ohtani owned PHI for that game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979613174178750760) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T18:18Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@ktbkendrick Now lets talk about PHI goats in NLDS: TT:4/19 0HR 5SO .235BA .551OPS BH:3/18 0HR 3SO .200BA .600OPS KS:3/16 2HR 8SO .188BA .625OPS Combined 10/53 .189BA even worse if you eliminate X game X inning. Owned Nah didnt show up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979619052026011932) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T18:42Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@MichaelVitaleJr @ShaunMorash Yep Ohtani had XXXX full pitch seasons w/LAA 130-162-132 inn betw/b4 injury&surgery X pitches x1.5 yrs w/LAD (but 54/59 club) 2025 threw XX rehab inn/14 gm (55HR) 2025PS 2-0 3R 5H 19SO 4BB 12IP 2.25ERA 1.22FIP .750WHIP = PHI NLDS wins 6x0 runs & score X beat MIL in Elim"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979654902935929220) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T21:04Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@ktbkendrick @MLB @Dodgers Keep counting it keeps your brain cells working"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979766752109273398) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T04:29Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@fujigoku23 @DodgerBlue1958 Nope 5yrs/$182M $26M PV w/13.2M deferred essentially $36M/year Ohtani paid $700M/10yrs $2M/yr w/$68M/yr deferred. A bargain for both since won 2024 World Series & deep run in 2025 postseason huge increase in sponsorship revenue overall MLB interest pays for themselves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978397042516136107) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-15T09:46Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@DannyBagsZ @CAEZMEH @ShaunMorash @Solon_Prime Yes maybe some of the 2025 issue Gold WS Champ ones this year along with/Yamamoto Sasaki other Japanese MLB players huge increase engagement IMO from Japan w/MLB overall. & XX new Intl sponsors too. w/HS Kim engaging Korea too & US Asian population. Smart money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979743600784396603) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T02:57Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@GoldyHappens @Canexican Players acquired for Minors & played in 2025: Call Dean Klein Kim Rortvedt Hurt. Players castoff/traded: Muncy Kik Teoscar (1yr deal) Edman Betts Freeman Glasnow Kopech. Off team: Urias Seager Bellinger Alvarez Verdugo Outman Busch McKinstry Buehler May"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979787557316743530) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T05:51Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@MoreyBall76 @FlippinBatsPod @BenVerlander Where does $46M come from US/Intl Merch sales higher attendance (2025 4M fans) more TV radio ads XX new Intl & Japan sponsors ($100M) MLB TV money made more attractive by & w/Dodgers in race (see PS rating in 2024 PS & now). Thats all extra revenue brought by Ohtani"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979830562148999514) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T08:42Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@ChangeThePadres Just another deflection by Padres fans/whiners that their team isnt making improvements spending more trading away their farm system & prospects underperforming in both regular & postseason now looking for manager #6 under Preller. If SEA & MIL can do it w/less Y not SD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978651905598316629) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T02:39Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@DarkCouncil66 @ChangeThePadres Or how about you figure out how MIL w/$122M or SEA w/$164M have a better performing team than Padres even DET went farther Prellers not a great GM you need better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978680179502322170) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T04:31Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@CaptKirkyDirky @Spoz020 @jjlamb06 The Dodgers had been scouting Yamamoto since he was in early 20s Roki out of high school Ohtani since before he signed w/Angels had 4-5 solid Farm East pitchers in 90-2010s. Yeah they focused on best ones shouldnt every MLB team And prepared $$$ to compete in FA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978699284993187958) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T05:47Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Sean_Sean561 @backbr88ker @wegoticezo Bought all the best players Dodgers ridiculed for giving Yamamoto $325M who NEVER threw an MLB pitch everyone said hed get beat by MLB hitting too small too thin. Same w/Sasaki same w/Glass-Now true w/Scott & Yates both busts & Snell Padres Giants no pay LAD did"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978704068525654060) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T06:06Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Mookie__Bets @wegoticezo Every team can structure deals like this. But most teams are too timid not financially savvy or too risk averse to do it. Deferral terms are spelled out & agreed to in CBA by union AND owners nothing illegal or cheating about it other than your team doesnt know how to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978717288393019554) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T06:58Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Chad__Tindall @Sky18Sam @owndodgerhaters Drafted minors & on XX man - Casparius Dreyer Gonsolin IL Grove IL Hurt Kershaw Klein Knack Miller Ryan IL Sheehan Stone IL Wrobleski Rushing Smith Freeland Kim Pages. Castoffs & minors pickup - Muncy Kike Teoscar Edman Dean Call Rojas yes Betts Freeman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978727738493358304) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T07:40Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Chad__Tindall @Sky18Sam @owndodgerhaters TOR SEA nobody would pay him in FA took XX $21M FA QO X yr bet on himself when NOBODY would sign him except Dodgers he earned that extension w/postseason run great clubhouse guy mentor to Pages. Dodgers chose wisely Conforto not so much"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978728797525684694) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T07:44Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@KevinHe57306966 @Reech___ @purpledrank0 @RandomPrecisio5 Ha how soon casuals forget: 2021 ATL homegrown core - Freeman Riley Albees Contreras Soroka & Acua hurt Anderson Fried (minor trade) Minter pitching. Trades-Rosario Duvall Pederson Arcia Soler Chavez FA signings Matzek Morton Smith"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978744777219686563) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T08:48Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@JanShaun80648 @RippingToots @wakeupbarstool You think Dodgers coasted wanted BP to blow XX saves 2nd worst in MLB To have 4/5th of starters (Snell Glasnow Gonsolin-Sasaki Kershaw) Kopech Yates Scott Treinen Vesia hit IL rehabbing Sheehan Ohtani Out for year - Philips Gonsolin Ryan Grove Stone Stewart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978752397900931467) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T09:18Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@JanShaun80648 @MushFatty @RippingToots @wakeupbarstool Sure highest always wins. 2017 HOU $138M LAD $259M X other teams HOU lost 2018 BOS #1 LAD #2 X other top XX lost 2019 WSH $172M HOU $167M X higher X lower lost 2020 LAD #1 TB #27 2021 ATL #11 $152M HOU #3 $194M X top XX lost 2022 HOU #7 $183M PHI #4 244M X top XX lost"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978758763927441631) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T09:43Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@JanShaun80648 @MushFatty @RippingToots @wakeupbarstool Angels have top XX payroll X decade no postseason X XX years even w/Trout & Ohtani. As MIA TB mostly PIT COL CHW WSH CIN STL have all been bad for awhile barely trying cant help them 1/3 of teams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978762266435596679) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T09:57Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@JanShaun80648 @baailaloroki @RippingToots @MushFatty @wakeupbarstool Yankees since 2015 top X spender missed PS 2x lost WC 2x ALDS 3x ALCS 3x 1WS lost. HOU from 2015s $81M to mid $160s to 2024s $248M missed X PS lost 1WC 1ALDS 3ALCS 4WS won X (allegedly) lost X. Built team off great drafts & 3x XXX loss seasons paid stars to stay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978765711276212299) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T10:11Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@rudebets_ @PeteTheGreek13 @schlegsk @wakeupbarstool You forgot revenue sharing which Brewers & teams wont divulge. Estimates are Local revenue share = +min. $110M National Rev share = $90M TV Rev shortfall = $15M from MLB Talking about $120-180M or more outside of Brewer generated revenues. Where did that go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978769192410104065) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T10:25Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@619NC @DMAC_LA Coming from Padres fan that only made WS once in 1998 missed PS 21x since lost X NLDS X NLCS now lost NLWC be happy w/your 2022 NLDS winner plaque & 2022 NLCS participation ribbon. Dodgers will shine 2020 Commissioners Trophy w/2024 trophy too. BTW No MLB * either"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978783508777566317) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-16T11:22Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@DevinPineda2 @lexiebu @BayAreaTrev And considering how much Silicon Valley tech $$$$ billions are up in the BayArea why isnt there more $$$ and investment coming into the Giants the ONLY baseball team left Why are owners doing real estate improvement & not spending on the team Why do SF fans put up w/that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1978997173053247872) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T01:31Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@notchurropapi @Dodgers Aww MLB owners & players Union have never wanted a cap bottom XX owners are happy to take free $$$$ from revenue sharing most are content not even trying. If they want a cap need a floor of about $140M & limit Rev sharing XX teams have to spend more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979048674362565037) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T04:55Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@bobbyBinGB @MLB @Dodgers @loanDepot Isnt that the American way I mean you have a billionaire President who is taking in money and hes skimming off the top tells his family when he will tank the market and NO accountability. Why should you expect fairness in sports College football doesnt have it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979051992757490171) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T05:08Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@johnyousaw @NFLFrascella @MLB @Dodgers @loanDepot Ok $250M cap $140M floor no luxury tax needed Welfare Rev. Sharing limited to $75M so teams responsible for at least 1/2 their payroll. Guess what Bottom XX teams still struggle to $XXX min. top XX keep spend $200-250M max mid 5-6 unlikely to $175M. What changes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979060530259112255) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T05:42Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Dodger_Dash @LACrzyFan @DodgersNation Yates & Conforto gone X yr deals Scott on X year deal so hes back maybe traded Lots of IL pitchers back during year so BP may get boosted. Take Rortvedt or Rushing or keep both What to do w/Call & Dean Decisions decisions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979064265098063932) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T05:57Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@mr_jacobjon @BRWalkoff The TEX-AZ 2023 World Series was THE LOWEST TV rated series on record w/9.1M avg. 2024 w/LAD & NYY had 15.1M avg plus 12M+ in Japan. If a small or mid market team wins it all good for them maybe for fans but not necessarily for MLB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979068862759846261) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T06:16Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@DarthBaneForce @BRWalkoff @TNTSportsUS What MIL XX wins #1 seed in MLB Home Field ripped off XX game win strk #11OPS #3BA #7RBI #4BB #26SO #2OBP pitching #5SO #9WHIP #3avg-against. 6-0 vs LAD MIL is a damn good team even on a smaller budget. But they have underperformed in NLCS. Happens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979073542357401659) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T06:34Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Evenfisher1 @ppleater420 @DealinRugs Dodgers are averaging 51304 per game over X home games lowest just over 50K highest over 53K. If all games were on Fri Sat Sun PM prob avg 52K. Dodgers 2024 World Series games were 52394 & 52725 avg 52560 plenty to be called a sellout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979086436357009512) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-17T07:25Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@TimelessNBABB @MLB Yep Dodgers figured out how to pitch Brewers by scouting them over past X mo. after Brewers swept Dodgers in X 3-game series in regular season. Dodgers scored massive # runs vs Brewers pitching X X X X avg XXXX R/G huge X for XX RISP .171. Just cant say Dodgers Good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979434362228924789) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T06:28Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@Raul_88888888 @MLB Yeah it would have been fabulous if Fox & Joe Davis John Smoltz were calling this game Davis is also the regular Dodgers TV announcer and Smoltz would have had a meltdown since he doesnt like Dodgers or Ohtani"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979435729718743244) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T06:33Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@dew_kellan1 @MLB Sure PS viewership up even over last years PS games w/big Intl views RS attendance 71.4M (Dodgers topped 4M alone) highest since 2017 considering X teams played in MiLB parks X $122M 2$164M made PS X of top XX didnt. SEA @MLB median leads ALCS. Haters gotta hate🤡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979440079618871336) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T06:51Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@hoobdiddy @MLB Dont have to imagine his talent was wasted for X years w/Angels; he hit he pitched but injured 3x. Was very good but unfulfilled potential esp. w/a bad team zero PS. Imagine if hes been a Dodger all along"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979453938467508600) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T07:46Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@BobbyBKnowsBall @MLB Cry some more. Same deferral rules in CBA X 25yrs (because both owners & players want them) have been available to all teams. Your MIL Brewers are smart Wisconsin fans support team w/lots of $$$$ isnt MIL smart enough to use deferrals wisely to build LT success"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979455297610821898) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T07:51Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@BobbyBKnowsBall @MLB Packers spent $285M payroll w/9 home games 750K attendance & TV $$$. MIL has $122M payroll XX home games 2.6M/32.7K avg TV & Rev. sharing. spent only XX% of Rev on payroll no tax. Dodgers spent XX% of Rev. on payroll w/$150M tax which goes into Rev. sharing some to MIL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979458206230610254) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T08:03Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@TimelessNBABB @MLB Really Give us the evidence & results of your investigation submit that to MLB otherwise youre just talking out your 🍑 because youre so insecure. Sorry my engagement aint getting you over XX followers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979483191137443928) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T09:42Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@rhranggo @MLB Its an interesting question. Ruth only pitched really about X full yrs w/BOS WAR XXXX 162gm ave XXX. Ohtanis pitched XXXX yrs X w/LAA .25 w/LAD WAR XXXX 162=5.5 already. Hitting Ruth played 22yrs 162gm avg War = XXXX Ohtani only 8yrs 162=5.6 but super different eras"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979488275984503121) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T10:02Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@rhranggo @MLB I would suggest Ruth probably couldnt strikeout /get out Ohtani consistently and Ohtani probably could strike/get out Ruth more consistently. But again hugely different eras"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979488895097311385) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T10:05Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@AularDaniel @MLB Correct cheap owners just make money never try to win (half). Another 2-3 in limbo rest try fairly hard to win w/what they have or spend. MIL 22nd payroll @ $122M yet had 97W best reg. season record #1 MLB seed XX GM win streak best in Reg. Season now 4th runner up PS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979490796769619975) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T10:12Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@AularDaniel @MLB IMO what is need is a salary floor $140M cap $250M Decr. Welfare Rev. Share to $75M no taxes. Cheap teams must cover at least XX% of payroll themselves. But what changes Cheap struggle to $140M top XX still spend $200-250M disparity & loser mentality still exist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979491715112448337) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T10:16Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@strosstrosstros @MLB Judge 2025PS hit .500 1HR over 7G team 3-4 lost ALDS early vacay. 2024 hit .184 3HR over 14G team 8-6 lost WS AWOL gm 1-3 late vacay no rings so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979496186391515336) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T10:34Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"@510ghostboy @MLB Aww but you still have Giants 2010-2014 X in X Since then not much X NLDS losses otherwise since 2017 NO winning seasons save for 107W 2021 mediocre .500 team FO sells out owners do real estate instead of spend $$$ on team. Posey has a lot of work to do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979500965750555073) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T10:53Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@RealDiehl71 @MLB Yep then Padres will really be in trouble w/no revenue coming in contracts still to be paid eventually sadly no Peter Seidler to bail them out. But you can look at their 1st place for 48hrs 2022 NLDS winner signs and 2022 NLCS 2024 & 2025 NLDS participation ribbons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979503526121509094) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T11:03Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Slick_DFS @ktbkendrick Meaningless Ha MIL wished they had salvaged X NLCS game but no they couldnt do much to Ohtani till 7th. Ohtani pitched X of Dodgers X wins + XX of 104Ks hit X of LAs 13HR 9RBIs of XX etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979548258117836845) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T14:00Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Slick_DFS @ktbkendrick Sure just eliminate offense entirely. Hes pitched X PS games tot. 2-0 2.25ERA 5H 3ER 19SO 4BB vs MIL 2H 0R 10K (matched MIL) Result: 1W vs PHI =PHI wins in DS 1W vs MIL X more than MIL had in entire NLCS. w/offense Ohtani beat & eliminated MIL by himself"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979602488157446155) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T17:36Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Slick_DFS @ktbkendrick Now NLCS offense compare Chourio & Ohtani when it really counted: Chourio 1R 3H 1HR 2RBI .220BA .181OBP .467SLG .654OPS Ohtani 4R 5H 3HR 4RBI .357BA .500OBP 1.143SLG 1.643OPS Result - well you know. Yes its unfair comping a rising 2nd yr star vs underperforming 3x MVP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979610669306798192) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T18:08Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@ShaunMorash Well I suppose w/Mets dismal season miss PS & NYY up & down settle for WC & sloppy PS play leading to 3-4 record & 3-1 ALDS exit theres little interest in MLB except maybe to see if TOR gets to WS if that. Understandable maybe youre just NY-centric not baseball Dunno"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979661049470325019) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-18T21:29Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Solon_Prime @CAEZMEH @DannyBagsZ @ShaunMorash Agree although they did bring in Soto bolstered pitching tried () but fundamentals let them down 2025 regressed. 2025 NLCS & NLDS eerily similar to 2024 WS in how they went losing teams defense had key mistakes. Dodgers concentrated on fundamental team building+results"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979732291250479463) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T02:12Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Solon_Prime @CAEZMEH @DannyBagsZ @ShaunMorash Remember though at Dodgers road games home team gets benefits from Japanese advertising on MLB national TV ads too+rev share. & 1000s of Dodgers fans fill road games spend too thats why Dodgers lead road attendance w/35.7K 2.9M which would be 9th on home attendance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979733772129243249) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T02:18Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@CAEZMEH @DannyBagsZ @ShaunMorash @Solon_Prime I suspect when postseason is over MLB total revenue (est. +5% to 12.7B) will beat 2024s $12.1B $11.6B 2023 $10.85B 2022. Even though regional TV deals remain difficult overall revenue increases but w/no thanks to cheap owners though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979735464052670881) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T02:24Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@Tinobambino16 @MLB @Dodgers Good then we dont have to read your sorry tweets. Baseball has never been fair spending players performance. Cheap teams are cheap even w/$100M welfare Rev sharing they wont pay to field even a mediocre team. Claim small market - then MOVE or sell Or bring in more $$$"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979768467051188498) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T04:35Z XXX followers, X engagements


"@WillisInChains @MLB @Dodgers So what happened to Soto Rendon Trout Wheeler Vlad Judge deGrom Cole Gray Altuve Correa Lindor Seager Burnes etc. Did their contracts make them as good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979769469036802256) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T04:39Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@KevinHe57306966 @Cofa89500257 @then_right59532 @KFCBarstool Congrats ATL you demeaned your 2020 team that had Dodgers down 3-1 in NLCS before losing. 13-5 .722 2020 WS in MLB record books no * no buts counts like rest of them. 2020 Commissioners Trophy in the case w/7 others. Your crying & protest doesnt change anything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979796019815809364) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T06:25Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@SeanThomas39 @FlippinBatsPod @BenVerlander Then grow TV region expand subscribers act better & maybe get more fans scout & grow overseas find more sponsors & investors. You had Hedge fund owner pumping $$$ & you missed playoffs Fix your own damn problems before complaining about Dodgers we dont care about Padres"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mech986/status/1979824772562477159) [@mech986](/creator/x/mech986) 2025-10-19T08:19Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"@SeanThomas39 @FlippinBatsPod @BenVerlander Years when Padres spent became relevant signed FA but traded farm Padres payrolls begin/end-wins 2025 $197M $217M XX WC L 2024 $154M $173M XX NLDS L 2023 $237M $256M XX missed 2022 $209M $225M XX NLCS L 2021 $172M $180M XX missed 2020 $69M $73M 37/60 NLDS L 4PS X missed"  
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"@SeanThomas39 @FlippinBatsPod @BenVerlander The system is doing exactly what its supposed to be doing penalizing/taxing the team that spends more than set thresholds. Dodgers & a few others decided they will risk paying taxes for short/mid term gains. Yates 1yr tax XXX% $13M Scott worse 4yr tax XXX% $16.3M/yr"  
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"@SeanThomas39 @FlippinBatsPod @BenVerlander Dodgers targeted high leverage relievers to fill likely BP breakdowns from 2024 (overused) - lost Philips Kopech Treinen Graterol Yates Scott Stewart but had Sheehan Dreyer Wrobleski Casparius Knack then Klein & Sasaki from depth to fill in. Farm system support"  
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"@JanShaun80648 @MushFatty @RippingToots @wakeupbarstool 2023 TEX #4 $251M AZ #21 $119M Top X NYM NYY SD missed PS lower X of top XX lost 2024 LAD #3 $266M NYY #2 $315M NYM #1 #4-6 HOU-PHI-ATL all lost Payroll gives you better chances but no guarantees. Teams that do try regardless of how spend tend to do better 1/2 dont try"  
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"@SeanThomas39 @FlippinBatsPod @BenVerlander Yeah how did that work out for LA in XX XX XX Stung like crap plus all Haters gloating see all your money lost in NLDS to SD SWEPT by AZ hahaha $$$$ doesnt buy anything Got rid of Kimbrel Scherzer bad analytics by FO & Roberts and more"  
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