We did that for Lovitz when New York picked him. So yes a trade back for garber bucks always a possibility.
We did that for Lovitz when New York picked him. So yes a trade back for garber bucks always a possibility.
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Can't we talk expansion draft stuff in the expansion draft thread?
COOPER is signed for next season.
Looking at the Salary release from Sept, no "wow that guy is earning that much!" reactions to any listings. Well except Johnson but he is off the books now. They are getting great or at least reasonable value for each contract.
Surprised that Ricketts is only on 80k, that is incredible value especially considering TFC's strategy was to overpay for backup forwards like Oduro, Luke Moore and Robbie Findlay in the 250k range.
Oduro was a free agent, like Johnson, so that's why he was unprotected. Usually to select a guy in the Expansion Draft at 2pm, when he becomes a free agent at 5pm. Just wait those 3 hours and get someone elseOriginally Posted by Hamilton_Red
so Jozy thinks we need a creative attacking player, either a winger or AM type - and i agree - would love to see this
Chapman was becoming that
We're now in the market for a backup RB with Bloom gone, who made 101k. I don't expect anyone from TFC II to fill that role, so we should look within the league. These are most obvious options.
Kevin Alston, 28 years old, made 130k, made 24 appearances last season for ORL, free agent.
Chance Myers, 29, 225k, 11 appearances with SKC, free agent.
Chris Wingert, 34, 235k, 21 appearances with RSL, free agent.
Atiba Harris, 31, 143k, 30 appearances with DAL, available in the re-entry draft.
Tyrone Mears, 33, 184k, 38 appearances with SEA, available in the re-entry draft.
Alston would probably be my first choice if we look within the league for a replacement and we don't make a trade.
^Most of those guys want to play.
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yup. Only problem I have with Signing Cooper means Chapman won't get the minutes he needs. His upside is higher than Cooper's and his skillset is more valuable.
And told everybody in the South to SSSSHHHHHHHHHH.
Eff em
We need a cheap backup RB you say?
Release the Gargan!
Is there any good RB in the draft this year? I highly doubt we going to spend much money on backup RB.
I think Vanney is pretty fair about who gets playing time. There's still room to take minutes in place of WJ or someone else during absences / injuries / whatever. Especially with 3 completions on the books next year.
Now that you mention it, Mark Bloom did have a bit of a weird tan.
Don't forget TFC will be playing more games next year due to CCL. So TFC younger players will have their chances to play some games.
Doubtful, Vanney like his defenders to be able to defend 1 on 1.
Oh, and did somebody mention that Cooper is now permanently TFC?
Yep that is true
i did about 7 hrs ago.
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Since they'll be looking for a backup, I wouldn't be surprised if they pick up an RB in the Superdraft.
Honestly, the draft completely slipped my mind, so good point. Since we're going to have the second last pick in each round though (and may not have our 1st round pick due to the trade when first acquiring Irwin), I have to doubt we come out of it with a player that could really play a role, but we'll see.
My bad grammer. Wasn't suggesting that we bring him back - just that the drafters might pick him over Rickets.
i think they have the 5th pick in the second rd?
According to https://www.thestar.com/sports/tfc/2...3-players.html
Might see Lovitz or Williams go in the re-entry.The team declined to exercise options on Simonin, Mannella, Lovitz and Cheyrou.
Roberts, Morgan, Williams and Johnson will all be out of contract at the end of the year. Johnson, a free agent, may engage in negotiations with all MLS clubs as of Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET.
Lovitz, Morgan and Williams are eligible for the MLS re-entry draft. The first stage of that draft begins Friday, Dec. 16 with the second stage coming Thursday, Dec. 22.
Really liked Bloom but losing him was actually a good thing. Now TFC can go for a RB who has the qualities to play in a 3-5-2 to give Beitashour some rest.
My shopping list would be as follows:
1) defensive midfielder to provide cover when Bradley is on international duty.
2) Another CB for depth - which maybe could be Williams if he returns
3) Attack-minded fullback / winger who provides a different look than the players we have. If we had someone in that spot who could consistently take on a man and cut in from wide areas to shoot we'd be taking it to another level.
The interesting thing in all this is the rumours around increased TAM could leave us with money to spend, even after signing cooper.
1) Delgado
2) Agree, this is a hole, but one I expect them to fill relatively easily/cheaply
3) Agree. We cannot go 3-5-2 all year, it'll wear the fullbacks out. I think this should be a summer signing though, let's try some kids as wingers in the first half. Could Hamilton play the wing?
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On 3), that's a role I'm hoping Raheem Edwards can fill. I don't expect Lovitz back, Edwards is a nice replacement as he is also left-footed, but has more offensive upside I think.
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