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Young Drachma · 11-13-2024, 01:23 AM

The Stags payroll is still only $44.26 million, still the lowest in MLB.

KMOX 1120 THE FASTLANE - BREAKING NEWS: Cardinals acquire 2-time MVP Archer Fernandez from Royals for prospect package including Reggie Lozano (#68), Santana Sanchez (#116), Lucas McIntyre, and Jason Husted
LEONARD: "Stop what you're doing, Cards Nation. Just got word from Mo Cordero - Archer Fernandez is coming to St. Louis. Two-time MVP, three-time batting champ, and he's about to slot into the best lineup in baseball. Tony, I'm shaking."
MARTINEZ: "Mike, this is one of those moments you'll remember where you were. Let me put this in perspective for our listeners - in the history of baseball, only three players have won multiple MVPs before turning 24. Ted Williams, Mike Trout, and Archer Fernandez. That's the list."
LEONARD: "And the numbers this year - .332/.448/.572 before the strain. Career .373 hitter. Already at 28.6 WAR at age 23. Lisa in Brentwood, you're on The Fastlane."
LISA (Caller): "Is this real? We get to watch Cordero AND Fernandez in the same lineup?"
MARTINEZ: "That's the thing, Lisa. Cordero's leading the league at .357, and we just added a guy who might be even better. The rest of the NL just collectively shuddered."
LEONARD: "Pete in South County, what's your take?"
PETE (Caller): "We gave up a lot though. Lozano was raking in AAA..."
MARTINEZ: "Stop right there, Pete. You know what separates great teams from good ones? Knowing when to push your chips in. Fernandez isn't just another good player - he's a generational talent. Yes, arbitration's coming - $6.9M next year, $13.1M in '64. For a player like this? That's pocket change."
LEONARD: "Can we talk about October? Because that's what this is really about."
MARTINEZ: "Exactly. This isn't about catching Colorado - we're already up three games. This is about what happens when that NLCS rolls around. About not letting what happened last year happen again. Fernandez changes everything."
LEONARD: "Cardinals baseball in 2062. What a time to be alive. More reactions after the break."

WHB 810 ROYALS REALITY CHECK - BREAKING NEWS: Royals trade franchise cornerstone Archer Fernandez to Cardinals for four-player package
WATSON: "Royals fans, take a deep breath. Alexander Sherman IV just made the hardest call of his ownership - Archer Fernandez is headed up I-70. Ray Thompson's been breaking down the return package all afternoon. Ray, help us process this."
THOMPSON: "Let me be clear - this hurts. But this package is sneaky good. Lozano isn't just another prospect - he's hitting .437 in AAA with plus tools across the board. McIntyre's got three plus pitches and could be a frontline starter. Husted can play right now, and Santana Sanchez was a top-35 guy coming into the year."
WATSON: "Steve on line 2, you've had season tickets since Sherman III took over. What's your take?"
STEVE (Caller): "Danny, my kid's got an Archer jersey. How do I explain this?"
WATSON: "Tell him his favorite player was so good, he brought back four pieces to build our future. That's the reality - we're 47-64, looking at a $7M arbitration bill next year, and our farm system needed restocking. Sometimes the hard call is the right call."
THOMPSON: "And here's what people aren't talking about - that $13.1M arbitration number in '64? In our market? This way, we get value now, reset our timeline, and build around young, controllable talent."
WATSON: "Cards got their man. We got our future. Sometimes that's how baseball works. More calls after the break on 810."

THE HOT CORNER WITH JACK CHEN
KPNW Sports Radio 620
July 24, 2062 - 2:00 PM PST
CHEN: "Alright Portland, huge day of moves across baseball. Stags add some arms, but the bombshell just dropped: Archer Fernandez is heading to St. Louis. Tomas, I can't even process this one."
RIVERA: "Two-time MVP, three-time batting champ, and he's only 23. Part of this Dominican revolution we're seeing - Jack, there are what, eight, nine Dominican players leading most offensive categories right now?"
CHEN: "Entire game's been transformed. Those development academies in La Romana are churning out superstars. Fernandez might be the best of them all - .332/.448/.572 before that intercostal strain. Let's go to Miguel on line 1. Miguel, you're on The Hot Corner."
MIGUEL (Caller): "Jack, as a Dominican baseball fan, watching Fernandez join Cordero in St. Louis... that lineup's terrifying now. Cordero hitting .357, adds Fernandez..."
RIVERA: "And that's the thing - St. Louis already has José Cordero leading the league in hitting. Now they add another elite Dominican bat? The whole complexion of the NL changes."
CHEN: "The price though - Husted, Lozano, McIntyre, Santana Sanchez. That's two major league-ready outfielders plus arms. Tomas, you're okay with this if you're Kansas City?"
RIVERA: "Have to be. Fernandez hits arbitration next year - $6.9 million, then $13.1 million in '64. For Kansas City, this lets them develop these guys without pressure. But for St. Louis? That arbitration doesn't scare them. They're all-in."
CHEN: "Meanwhile, we're trading Taylor for Stock and some arms..."
RIVERA: "Different universes, Jack. We needed pitching, and Stock helps. But watching St. Louis add another elite Dominican bat while we're bargain hunting... that's the reality of our market."
CHEN: "Let's take Sarah on line 4. Sarah, you're on with Jack and Tomas."
SARAH (Caller): "Thanks Jack. The Dominican talent in the league right now is incredible. Santana here in Portland, Galo in Sacramento, Tavarez in Boston, and now Fernandez to St. Louis..."
RIVERA: "It's unprecedented. The league hasn't seen Dominican talent like this in decades. And now St. Louis pairs Fernandez with Cordero? October's going to be something else."
CHEN: "If you're just joining us, massive trade news today. Cardinals land two-time MVP Archer Fernandez, Stags add some pitching depth, and the Dominican takeover of baseball continues.

11-13-2024, 01:23 AM	#37
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	The Stags payroll is still only $44.26 million, still the lowest in MLB. KMOX 1120 THE FASTLANE - BREAKING NEWS: Cardinals acquire 2-time MVP Archer Fernandez from Royals for prospect package including Reggie Lozano (#68), Santana Sanchez (#116), Lucas McIntyre, and Jason Husted LEONARD: "Stop what you're doing, Cards Nation. Just got word from Mo Cordero - Archer Fernandez is coming to St. Louis. Two-time MVP, three-time batting champ, and he's about to slot into the best lineup in baseball. Tony, I'm shaking." MARTINEZ: "Mike, this is one of those moments you'll remember where you were. Let me put this in perspective for our listeners - in the history of baseball, only three players have won multiple MVPs before turning 24. Ted Williams, Mike Trout, and Archer Fernandez. That's the list." LEONARD: "And the numbers this year - .332/.448/.572 before the strain. Career .373 hitter. Already at 28.6 WAR at age 23. Lisa in Brentwood, you're on The Fastlane." LISA (Caller): "Is this real? We get to watch Cordero AND Fernandez in the same lineup?" MARTINEZ: "That's the thing, Lisa. Cordero's leading the league at .357, and we just added a guy who might be even better. The rest of the NL just collectively shuddered." LEONARD: "Pete in South County, what's your take?" PETE (Caller): "We gave up a lot though. Lozano was raking in AAA..." MARTINEZ: "Stop right there, Pete. You know what separates great teams from good ones? Knowing when to push your chips in. Fernandez isn't just another good player - he's a generational talent. Yes, arbitration's coming - $6.9M next year, $13.1M in '64. For a player like this? That's pocket change." LEONARD: "Can we talk about October? Because that's what this is really about." MARTINEZ: "Exactly. This isn't about catching Colorado - we're already up three games. This is about what happens when that NLCS rolls around. About not letting what happened last year happen again. Fernandez changes everything." LEONARD: "Cardinals baseball in 2062. What a time to be alive. More reactions after the break." WHB 810 ROYALS REALITY CHECK - BREAKING NEWS: Royals trade franchise cornerstone Archer Fernandez to Cardinals for four-player package WATSON: "Royals fans, take a deep breath. Alexander Sherman IV just made the hardest call of his ownership - Archer Fernandez is headed up I-70. Ray Thompson's been breaking down the return package all afternoon. Ray, help us process this." THOMPSON: "Let me be clear - this hurts. But this package is sneaky good. Lozano isn't just another prospect - he's hitting .437 in AAA with plus tools across the board. McIntyre's got three plus pitches and could be a frontline starter. Husted can play right now, and Santana Sanchez was a top-35 guy coming into the year." WATSON: "Steve on line 2, you've had season tickets since Sherman III took over. What's your take?" STEVE (Caller): "Danny, my kid's got an Archer jersey. How do I explain this?" WATSON: "Tell him his favorite player was so good, he brought back four pieces to build our future. That's the reality - we're 47-64, looking at a $7M arbitration bill next year, and our farm system needed restocking. Sometimes the hard call is the right call." THOMPSON: "And here's what people aren't talking about - that $13.1M arbitration number in '64? In our market? This way, we get value now, reset our timeline, and build around young, controllable talent." WATSON: "Cards got their man. We got our future. Sometimes that's how baseball works. More calls after the break on 810." THE HOT CORNER WITH JACK CHEN KPNW Sports Radio 620 July 24, 2062 - 2:00 PM PST CHEN: "Alright Portland, huge day of moves across baseball. Stags add some arms, but the bombshell just dropped: Archer Fernandez is heading to St. Louis. Tomas, I can't even process this one." RIVERA: "Two-time MVP, three-time batting champ, and he's only 23. Part of this Dominican revolution we're seeing - Jack, there are what, eight, nine Dominican players leading most offensive categories right now?" CHEN: "Entire game's been transformed. Those development academies in La Romana are churning out superstars. Fernandez might be the best of them all - .332/.448/.572 before that intercostal strain. Let's go to Miguel on line 1. Miguel, you're on The Hot Corner." MIGUEL (Caller): "Jack, as a Dominican baseball fan, watching Fernandez join Cordero in St. Louis... that lineup's terrifying now. Cordero hitting .357, adds Fernandez..." RIVERA: "And that's the thing - St. Louis already has José Cordero leading the league in hitting. Now they add another elite Dominican bat? The whole complexion of the NL changes." CHEN: "The price though - Husted, Lozano, McIntyre, Santana Sanchez. That's two major league-ready outfielders plus arms. Tomas, you're okay with this if you're Kansas City?" RIVERA: "Have to be. Fernandez hits arbitration next year - $6.9 million, then $13.1 million in '64. For Kansas City, this lets them develop these guys without pressure. But for St. Louis? That arbitration doesn't scare them. They're all-in." CHEN: "Meanwhile, we're trading Taylor for Stock and some arms..." RIVERA: "Different universes, Jack. We needed pitching, and Stock helps. But watching St. Louis add another elite Dominican bat while we're bargain hunting... that's the reality of our market." CHEN: "Let's take Sarah on line 4. Sarah, you're on with Jack and Tomas." SARAH (Caller): "Thanks Jack. The Dominican talent in the league right now is incredible. Santana here in Portland, Galo in Sacramento, Tavarez in Boston, and now Fernandez to St. Louis..." RIVERA: "It's unprecedented. The league hasn't seen Dominican talent like this in decades. And now St. Louis pairs Fernandez with Cordero? October's going to be something else." CHEN: "If you're just joining us, massive trade news today. Cardinals land two-time MVP Archer Fernandez, Stags add some pitching depth, and the Dominican takeover of baseball continues.