"not worthy of its own thread" offseason thread

[InvincibleCakeEater]

There's nothing dumb about adding Hosmer.

there's a lot dumb about it

[Tim]

Bernie’s article about Hosmer opened my eyes. I’m a hard pass on Hosmer.

[ZigZagCardsFan]

[Magneto2.0]

There's nothing dumb about adding Hosmer.

there's a lot dumb about it

Like?

Obviously I’m talking about a realistic deal. Not 7 years but 4/80-100. I’m down even if we have to throw in a 5th year I’m not completely against it.

[Farewell Friends]

I'm wondering if the interest -- if it truly exists -- comes from the Cardinals thinking they can get Hosmer to change his swing just enough that he elevates the ball more. As is, only two players hit a lower percentage of fly balls than Hosmer, but it's clear the power is there. I don't know. Hosmer at his worst, like 2016 and 2014, is a bad player. It would be an expensive gamble.

[MinorLeagueGuy]

I cringe when I hear about swing changes. I know its been done. But that's also a huge gamble.

[Swirls]

I'm wondering if the interest -- if it truly exists -- comes from the Cardinals thinking they can get Hosmer to change his swing just enough that he elevates the ball more. As is, only two players hit a lower percentage of fly balls than Hosmer, but it's clear the power is there. I don't know. Hosmer at his worst, like 2016 and 2014, is a bad player. It would be an expensive gamble.

I'm sure every hitting coach that has worked with Jason Heyward has said the same thing.

[Farewell Friends]

Probably, but Hosmer's mechanics aren't as funky. I just don't buy that he has turned a corner.

[CardsofSTL]

I'd prefer they not sign Hosmer or Moose; unless it was to a one year deal. I know it probably won't happen; but I would rather they spend the money next offseason on one of the big free agents like Machado. Signing one of these guys to a multi-year deal this offseason effectively gives them an out from being competitive in next offseason's bidding war.

That; plus the fact that Hosmer doesn't really get us there. Donaldson for a year; or someone else that won't break the bank; makes more sense to me.

[ZigZagCardsFan]