No one is signing a corner outfielder who cannot slug .400 to a ML deal. My fear is we escape Hicks but then replace him with another Hicks. Jurickson Profar was born on Saturday, February 20, 1993, in Willemstad, Curacao. Theres still one eligible bachelor at the free agency ball looking for a dance partner. I was surprised he opteded out of Padre contract. For example, the Chicago Cubs lost outfielder Seiya Suzuki for an unknown amount of time due to a strained oblique. He could still help an othewise weak offense in Detroit but that isnt likely. One year with an option to hedge against Stowers et al not blooming at the MLB level. 3 years/$26.25M at $8.75M a year flat w/ no opt outs, no buy outs, no options- done. Every greedy attorney is successful if theyre a decent attorney, which IMO, is an oxymoron. Profar was placed on concussion protocol shortly thereafter. Idiot shouldnt have opted out of his contract with San Diego. Completely forgot he was still a free agent. Still, he held . Profar is still just 30 years old and has a case for a multi-year deal on the heels of that solid season. I wouldnt mind having him as a weak side platoon with Varsho and KK. Profar would just delay their arrival in Baltimore for no apparent reason. So, they need a reliable face alongside Michael Harris and Ronald Acuna Jr. to fortify the outfield after Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario disappointed with their defense last season. Cubs are my favorite NL team. Baltimore doesnt have a path to at-bats in either left or right field at the moment.Austin Hays andAnthony Santander make for a capable tandem. [34] On August 9, Profar make a diving catch in the ninth inning, saving at least one run - a run which would have given the lead to the Padres' opponent, the San Francisco Giants. [8] He finished the season hitting .286/.390/.493 with 12 home runs and 65 runs batted in and was named the South Atlantic League MVP. Basically, the report is this: Patrick Mooney at The Athletic says, in the wake of Seiya Suzuki's oblique injury, "it doesn't appear" that the Cubs are looking at free agent utility man Jurickson Profar. You have no idea who I am or what I know just as the opposite is true. The Yankees Opening Day left fielder is going to be Hicks or Cabrera unless they make a last-minute free agency signing, and its hard to piece together their reasoning for being so hesitant to make Profar that signing. Jurickson Profar, the 29-year-old outfielder who just flourished in his first season with over 600 plate appearances, still needs a contract. Would happily deal Hays or Santander and bring in Profar to help bridge the gap, but only for a year or two max. On May 27, 2016, the Rangers called Profar up to the majors as a replacement for second baseman Rougned Odor, who was suspended by MLB for seven games for punching the Toronto Blue Jays' Jos Bautista. I just dont know that its close to what he and his agent thinks it is. The article comps him to Conforto and Mancini. I know Rangers will be tempted on Profar, but at nowhere near 10M AAV, likely not even at 6.5 AAV. He made 115 starts at second base as recently as 2019, though, and can handle first base as well if need be. That could be wonderful DJ LeMahieu insurance, as the two-time batting champion has been beset by injuries in each of the last two seasons that caused him to miss the postseason. Captain, I dont think Happ will be traded. Profar did have a semi-breakout in 2018, his . You forgot to mention how he baits runners to take third on him and he cant even come close to throwing them out. Jurickson Profar is the top unsigned position player, with the switch-hitter still lingering on the open market after opting out of his deal with the Padres. He is entering his age-30 season, a former #1 prospect in all of baseball, and can play any position on the baseball field aside from catcher. The San Diego Padres entered 2022 with uncertainly swirling around their outfielders. [15] In 88 games, Profar batted .234 with six home runs and 26 RBIs. Join our linker program. Six Yankee players account for $58% of their $292M estimated 2023 payroll. @SgtGrumbles- Lets stop pretending that $10 or $10.5 million a year is a lot of $, in baseball. Prior to the 2011 season, Profar was ranked by Baseball America as the Texas Rangers second best overall prospect and the 74th best overall. Im sure they want 5 years but really need to settle for 3 or even 2 years at a good AAV. @Ra Maybe youre right. He should still be able to top that, though his lengthy stay on the open market would seem to suggest he hasnt found the level of interest his camp was anticipating.Michael Conforto andTrey Mancini each secured opt-out clauses on two-year guarantees this offseason, and it wouldnt be a surprise to see Profar do the same once he finally agrees to terms. Jurickson Profar's Calculated Market Value. Much rather the Rangers trade for Santander or Hays in BALT, Ramirez from TB, ONeill in ST. Louis, or Meadows from Det. [13] In nine games, Profar batted .176 with a home run and two RBIs while playing five games at second base and three games at shortstop. Nickname: El Patron. On May 22, the Rangers organization announced Profar had reinjured his shoulder, and as a result missed the entire 2014 season. Hays 3.2 mil, Mullins 4.1, Santander 7.5 all on one yr deals. He batted .250 with four home runs and 23 runs batted in (RBIs) in 63 games. Baseball America ranked him as the 12th best prospect in baseball during their midseason top 50 list. In 2022, he logged a full and very solid campaign playing in 152 games and notching 648 plate . In my opinion, 10 is way too much for league minimum and/or bench player. You answered the question without answering the question. He absolutely cannot go anywhere on the diamond, hes an atrocious defender everywhere but LF. James has been with his wife Savannah since he was in high school, but he still has the hots for her.The couple got married in 2013 and . Would have loved him in Detroit before the trade with Philly. Profar may have overestimated his value. We present them here for purely educational purposes. MISTER. Jurickson Profar was born in Willemstad, Curacao. Ok. Three or more? Hell be 25 for the bulk of 2023, so he could take another step. Hes just not enough of an improvement to commit too AND increase the Braves luxury tax amount. Even if a trade would leave the Os to lean heavily on rookie Kyle Stowers they also have top 50 prospect Colton Cowser waiting in the wings and Adam Frazier who can play outfield. 1 rating. Painful to read how my Red Sox are allegedly loosely tied to every free agent with the slightest proof of life included on their resume. I dont want Profar on a multi-year deal, so let the current foursome fight it out. That is the balance. Even if the Yankees think Profars perfectly reasonable monetary demands are too steep, David Peralta is also a perfectly capable left fielder, who would be cheaper than Profar and comes with a 104 wRC+ from last season, where he finished in the 75th percentile of average exit velocity. That limits his market. The Daily News sports editors handpick the weeks best Yankees stories from our award-winning columnists and beat writers. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for JURICKSON PROFAR RANGERS RC 2013 TOPPS #286 at the best online prices at eBay! His long unemployed run has confused several fans into thinking he had signed with a number of different squads. Some significantly below average. [21] He played five positions in the field (left field, shortstop, first base, second base, and third base) while also serving as the designated hitter for six games.[22]. February 20, 1993 [Yankees introduce Brad Wilkerson as assistant hitting coach]. Generally speaking I agree with you and Cardsfan57. . Texas made some blockbuster moves this offseason but didn't pay heed to their need to increase depth in the outfield and went on to look for a reliable outfielder. In 2022, he set career highs in plate appearances and hits. On April 16, Profar left the game after being backened after a slide. There just isnt a market for a LF only option despite his offensive skills. Profar was named the 2018 Richard Durrett Hardest Working Man Award winner by the DFW chapter of the BBWAA. The Cubs have Suzuki locked in for four more years and also have an abundance of young outfield prospects but Im not sold on Davis, Canario is going to miss most if not all the season with injury which will push his time line back and Alcantara is still 2 if not 3 years away in his current development. One thing thats missing from this discussion is the value Profar beings to the top of a batting order. Signs are pointing up. Profar will play for Team Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Anderson slots right into the rotation that doesnt have any clear #1 or any other slot, for that matter. What the Yankees have now is better. None of it played out like the hype. @LordD99- Well ok, then how about for 3 years and a club option for a 4th year at $10 million a year, if we somehow can move Mr. Hicks? I really dont think the Braves will sign Profar. Profar has made himself into a above average outfielder. The same 10 DRS as Profar. . Profar is still just 30 years old and has a case for a multi-year deal on the heels of that solid season. Profar had to leave on a stretcher, was carted off, and was taken to a San Diego hospital. Unless I missed it, the article doesnt state who represents Profar. News: Jurickson Profar, still a free agent, will play for Team Netherlands at the, He might as well stay there if he isnt gonna sign, I dont want him back, but I do feel for the guy. Ive never been a fan of Grossman, but wouldnt be mad if he was a 5th OF 26th man. Profar was a lineup staple last season in San Diego, appearing in 152 games and tallying 658 plate appearances. The move surprised many as Profar had just wrapped up a standard but unspectacular season with the National League finalists. . Jurickson Profar was at the center of that scrutiny, coming off of a 0.0 WAR 2021 campaign in 137 games. Jurickson Profars income source is mostly from being a successful Player. Discover Jurickson Profar's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. I think Boras is a typical greedy attorney. Hell land with a team who has literally no viable options in LF, but hes not getting $10M AAV for 3 or 4 years from anyone. The Braves lost Dansby Swanson to the Chicago Cubs this offseason. . We got Duvall for 7 million. Profar did have a semi-breakout in 2018, his age-25 season. I dont think this guy will age well and most teams seem to agree, The Rangers, Marlins, Red Sox, Astros, Rockies and Yankees have all been loosely tied to him at points this offseason. However, he has an adorable son Khairy Raziq Malik Kemuel Profar, in his life. Profar is a plus defender in LF, 10 DRS, and Mancini is a -4 DRS in LF. Profar was born and Willemstad and has been involved in organized baseball from a young age, representing Curaao at the Little League World Series in 2004 and 2005. Year Pitch Type Team RV/100 Run Value Pitches % PA BA SLG wOBA Whiff% K% PutAway % xBA xSLG xwOBA Hard Hit % 2022: 4-Seamer . Also do you give all your own comments a thumbs up lol. Profar started all seven games of Odor's absence at second, batting .364 in those contests with nine runs and a pair of homers. The Yankees do not have a true backup first baseman anymore either now that Matt Carpenter and Marwin Gonzalez have moved on, adding another enticing reason to sign Profar. In 2009, when he was 16 years old, Profar signed with the Rangers as an international free agent. While its difficult to find a perfect landing spot for Profar, hes a decent everyday left fielder. And if he does will you admit you were wrong and stop making predictions, or will you just say the team who signed him is dumb? 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