Who Will Sign Trevor Bauer?

Trevor Bauer has paid a far higher price than he should have. He could help any team in the league, but who will give him that chance?
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[@woodwwad]

The league should not be able to suspend anyone that isn't found guilty.

[@stpaulimdog]

They should let Puig play too.

[@BryanFerra]

MLB suspending him without even being charged is the most egregious. Also now all the teams worried about how it’ll be seen in media if they signed him, makes me upset with baseball as a whole.

[@RobElderton]

If only he played in the NFL

[@woodman3179]

Uh, he was suspended for violating mlb rules. Like it says in the video Just like the tacky stuff guys . The legal system is irrelevant

[@AP-mk2zw]

💯

[@joshuabarylski8636]

​@woodman3179 no he was suspended for violating the leagues domestic violence and sexual assault policy which was later revealed he was innocent

[@woodman3179]

@@joshuabarylski8636 lmao. Wrong. His suspension was reduced because an arbiter said the initial suspension was too long because of cba rules

[@spartacusgladiator]

You and I have both worked for the Dbacks. Your video on this subject is the best yet. Sign Bauer, DIAMONDBACKS!

[@ItsBodmurder]

Bauer is everything Kaepernick thought he was

[@YouTubeHandlesAreStupid]

dayum

[@rowdyghost4713]

Possibly the worse take of all time

[@moderndaycaveman8516]

The only correlation I can see is nobody signing them

[@jdsthird]

A Caucasian male. Except Colin never abused women. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@ItsBodmurder]

@@moderndaycaveman8516proving my point while trying to argue it. Beautiful.

[@Yabbadabba54321]

#FreeTrevorBauer

[@savannahrei8674]

Correction... "Falsely accused" let the man play

[@AP-mk2zw]

As a Yankees fan I wish we signed him. As a now Arizona resident I would love to see him pitch for the D-Backs. It's unfortunate that men don't forgive like God does. I'm routing for the guy. I really hope he gets another chance, kills it, stays humble and wins.

[@RobElderton]

From all the interviews he definitely seems like he’s learned a tough lesson, only way to find out for sure is give him that second chance

[@AP-mk2zw]

@RobElderton Absolutely 💯 Definitely a humbling experience. He just needs to run with that chance if he gets it.

[@markwillner1179]

@@RobElderton everyone here seems to forget that Bauer is a clubhouse cancer that has burned bridges at every stop. Who wants to sign a guy thats clearly a headcase and cant get along with his teammates going back to his time at UCLA on top of whatever weird sexual fetishes this guy clearly has? He's not worth the headaches. He's not a good guy, why are you carry water for him? Weird.

[@steaglesfan5686]

if Matt Araiza can get signed again Bauer should

[@RobElderton]

Facts

[@foursamm]

Yeah, but imagine Bauer on the Mariners??? Talk about a rotation with Bauer as a possible number #3 or #4 and Bryce Miller as a #5, - Woo to AAA for injury call-up. That would easily be one of the best 5 starters in the league. Plus the M's are cheap - so it all fits!

[@Cozitto]

The franchise is also pretty woke and Disneyesque like Arizona… although, there’s about a 54% chance they sign him

[@user-fs2gp8br6v]

Teams are stupid not signing this guy he's a great talent

[@Unknown_unknown19]

Its crazy to me how hes basically black balled yet Domingo german isn’t not that he will get a chance again but the fact teams were talking to him STILL shows that this Bauer situation seems like theres sum more to it

[@floydwilliams7630]

I think he should be given an opportunity to play.

[@mattjohnson4689]

How does an accusation have any basis on a suspension? I hereby accuse Ron Manfred of sexual assault!

[@RobElderton]

Stay strong

[@MauricioCollazo11]

Heard “Diamondbacks fan”. Immediately subscribed. Go Snakes 🐍

[@ifedero3762]

Manfed seems to be the reason he is not playing a la Colin Kaepernik. Bauer made a video killing the commish and his lack of ability to grow baseball and basically calling him incompetent. This is personal and political

[@Marylandterpenes831]

Mike Elias needs to to make that move .. Corbin & Baur! 2 Cy Young award Winners in one offseason is crazy , Especially considering Trevor said hell play for Minimum wage.. Thats right up the O’s alley..

[@RobElderton]

O’s are definitely in that same boat as the Diamondbacks where their window is now and their money is always tight relative to their division mates

[@bigred22ize]

Ridiculous that they killed this man’s career before he was proven guilty. If no one signs him, he should sue MLB. And I think he would win BIG.

[@RobElderton]

It’s very unfortunate nowadays that people are guilty until proven innocent, and even when they do that there are still scars

[@woodman3179]

It's more ridiculous that idiots have no clue how the collective bargaining process works, or why players get suspended, yet can't wait to flaunt their ignorance on social media

[@FatSal619]

Padres,please sign Bauer since we lost Snell. We need Pham also. We could use the attitudes !!!

[@robert.wickman]

Id love to see Bauer back in a DBacks uniform!

[@Clossis]

The red sox need to sign them, he has said that it could be cool to play for a historic team like the red sox, and he said he likes boston. Since the Red sox are being POOR AS SHIT this 2024 season, its perfect

[@RobElderton]

Welcome to the poverty franchise lifestyle

[@adameschete9165]

I hope a team to gives him a chance, I was hoping the Cubs would come out and sign him, but I know that is highly unlikely. Great video!

[@israelhoffman8074]

As a lifelong D-Backs fan, we would LOVE to have Mr. Bauer back

[@vvillagran]

The Dodgers need to sign him and apologize to him. Then make a playoff run and let him start and win the final game of the World Series!

[@RobElderton]

They never make it that far into October when the season starts on time

[@peacefromraineydaze5289]

Trevor Sue, the commission And the mlb league

[@peacefromraineydaze5289]

Who wants Trevor Bauer and where are you from? I’m from Boston. I would love to have him on our rotation

[@Dude2618]

as a Twins fan, i want him

[@carterahern4166]

as somone from stl if this dude signed him Id lose my shit he is sooooooooo good and I would fucking love to have him here.

[@Linkfyre]

Bauers situation, while tragic and undeserved, won't be rectified. I don't think he will play in the MLB ever again and it's Manfreds fault.

[@michaelh2034]

I'm surprised that the Yankees haven't signed him. I guess it's because of Cole.

[@johnpastore7685]

Mets should sign him. They need him, with Senga out

[@Lionlover666]

The angels have just proven they need an ace. And with all the top tier pitchers gone bauer is the best option left. Fuck he just showed he still has it against the yankees. He should be on the angels or padres.

[@jbjab99]

Seems like he is blackballed and no one is going to cross the line and sign him.

[@joecreech5413]

This whole bauer situation is getting absolutely ridiculous. The braves just lost steider, how is he not signed now. This is an obvious blackball scenario and bauer should sue MLB over this cause its obvious he isnt going to play might as well make some more money

[@Benjamin.Greenwood]

Such trash. It’s one thing if he was guilty but he wasn’t. Like you said there’s so many guys that have done way worse that got a slap on the wrist and suspended a few games or even several weeks and then they get back to playing. Not fair. Whether you like the guy or you hate the guy, he’s being treated unfair, very unfair.

[@michaelbeatie]

Bauer was in the crosshairs from the moment he called out the league about sticky substances for spin rate. Even if the accuser who looks to have been chasing the bag was just convenient for the league, I think he made enough people angry that this more than just taking a hard stand on domestic violence. Aroldis Chapman and Marcell Ozuna are still in the league.

[@keystothecountry1539]

I'm a Cardinals fan and I think that they should sign Bauer

[@stpaulimdog]

Angels. Not too much pressure there. Plus they love short term contracts for pitchers.

[@ltsgoyanks]

MLB and media must know sumthin else about Bauer... outlets will NOT even sniff a question or talk about him. He is definitely blackballed. Might be the spydertac issue... he told everyone that everyone was using it. He said he would use it and win Cy young... AND HE DID!!! What else does he know about MLB?

[@Dusty_Terry]

Video is seven days old. I just watched it. I completely agree with you, but I need the Rangers to sign him.

[@zpdrsn6315]

The twins need him.

[@brodiesteinbrunner8027]

I think he should go to the reds

[@johnmccrary9778]

Houston should they are already hated so why not get Bauer and dominate this season

[@jeremywatts1812]

As a miami fan i think thewy should take him. i mean most of the cases are...

[@MXSHYYYY]

St. Louis would love Trevor

[@RobElderton]

Tell that to your beat writers

[@MXSHYYYY]

@@RobElderton the writers in St. Louis suck man. I know how you feel about it. 😂

[@andydurazo5337]

Would love to see him in an Angel uniform or come back to the Dodgers.

[@GulsCult]

Everyone thinks this is about winning and losing. Everyone KNOWS he's a great pitcher. But whatever team signs him is going to be targeted by all these women's group and victims advocacy group, which means loads of potential sponsorships and all kinds of ad revenue is immediately gone. They don't care how many wins he can give them. This is ALL about the bottom line. If it doesn't make dollars, it doesn't make sense. Period.

[@drizzzydrake96]

I would cry if he signed to the Phillies😭😭😭

[@YogGroove]

I want Bauer back in Cincinnati

[@Kasualcid]

@mariners sign him!!!!

[@peacefromraineydaze5289]

Boston fans want you most fans want you don’t give up You are the difference for most teams

[@jpal1486]

A lot of fans in st.louis want him, the organization on the other hand doesn't. They always play it too safe.

[@ArtilleryAndy]

as a native the azdb are my favorite team follwed by the dodgers because well theyre just better and of course mr 42 himself. that being said bauer deserves to play and i would be thrilled to see either team grab an icon like himself.

[@FaTBoBMaN]

As a twins fan I wanna see him come to Minnesota. That would give them a post season rotation of Bauer, Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Bailey Ober/Louie Varland. That’s 3 possible ace level guys at the top if Ryan can play to the level he did the first half of last year, and I feel like that’s a rotation that could do some damage in the post season

[@RobElderton]

Could be scary if Joe Ryan plays like it’s 2022

[@FaTBoBMaN]

@@RobElderton he also had something like a 2.25 era until his start it Atlanta last year where he game up lake 10 runs on 5 home runs

[@RobElderton]

@@FaTBoBMaN yeah, that’ll rock your ERA

[@andrewcuevas2920]

Except for the fact hes white....

[@RobElderton]

I didn’t want to go there but yeah

[@tatsuyaarai6029]

He mishandled Ridge Alkonis case so that Japanese baseball fans don't like him anymore.

[@shanewoosley8303]

He got blackballed and there is collusion going on by owners

[@bluffroadron]

Bauer spent his whole life being difficult. Almost every coach didn't like him, and he was OK with that Almost every teammate couldn't get along with him. He did everything his own way regardless of how he made others feel. Now he needs an advocate. Nobody is willing to stand up for him. Surprised?

[@RobElderton]

Not at all, he definitely spent a lot of his career burning bridges, but teams kept paying him despite it. It probably emboldened that behavior

[@johnnyv6332]

Cubs should sign him

[@rmp5s]

I wish my dbacks woulda snatched him up...could have grabbed him for damn near free and he would have been a GREAT addition. Either way...LET'S GOOOOOOOO, D-BACKS!!! 🐍⚾

[@kturetsky]

Still can

[@rmp5s]

@@kturetsky Yup. Not looking like it's going to happen now, though.

[@itsmechrispy6083]

PLEASE BLUE JAYS PICK BAUER UP and Eric Sim , Eric Sim can be bauers handler and a back up catcher maybe even help be a DH since he does hit off bauer everyday

[@darrinsheppard3114]

Bauer is not in MLB because of his issues with the commissioner and MLB itself. He has openly expressed his negative opinions on the league. If he truly wanted to be back in MLB he would meet with the commissioner and actually play for the min. Not this incentive idea he has. Look at how Rich Hill got himself to be a regular starter again. Actually play for the league minimum. Again, he isnt playing cause of the SA case. ITs more that he is out of baseball and MLB wants to keep it that way.

[@CentauryWarszawaBaseball]

Centaury Warszawa should probably sign him tbh

[@RobElderton]

What’s their league minimum? Haha

[@CentauryWarszawaBaseball]

@@RobEldertonwe could probably find a few bottles of vodka and some Polish sausage as signing bonus lol

[@RobElderton]

@@CentauryWarszawaBaseball you son of a bitch, I’m in!

[@jasonmichaelshipp2978]

Padres

[@thesandman8669]

Title: The Unjust Consequences of Media Influence on Innocence In the realm of professional sports, the intertwining of media, public perception, and the fate of athletes has become an intricate dance that can lead to the condemnation of the innocent. This scenario is vividly portrayed in the plight of a prominent baseball player, wrongfully accused of illicit actions. Even after his innocence has been established, the shadows cast by media sensationalism, societal misjudgment, and the fear of negative publicity linger, preventing his return to the field. One of the key contributors to this issue is the media's insatiable appetite for captivating narratives. In the pursuit of higher viewership and engagement, media outlets often prioritize sensationalism over accuracy. The baseball player's story, embellished for drama, becomes a potent tool for generating interest. In this quest for attention, the media may inadvertently perpetuate misinformation, leaving the public with a distorted version of the truth. Moreover, the prevalence of social media amplifies the issue. Those who may not even follow the sport are quick to form opinions based on sensational headlines and truncated narratives. The nuance of the situation is lost as the story is reduced to click-worthy soundbites, leading to a vocal but uninformed online community eager to pass judgment. This digital court of public opinion, fueled by knee-jerk reactions, can exert significant influence on an athlete's career and personal life. The reluctance of baseball teams to sign the player, fearing backlash from the media and a potentially misinformed public, exacerbates the problem. This apprehension sets a dangerous precedent, signaling that teams are willing to sacrifice justice for the sake of avoiding negative publicity. The consequence is a chilling effect on the willingness of organizations to support innocent athletes wrongly accused, perpetuating a cycle of unwarranted punishment. In this scenario, the overlooked victims are not just the wrongly accused athletes but also the integrity of the sport itself. By succumbing to the fear of public backlash, teams inadvertently become complicit in perpetuating false narratives and sacrificing justice. The message conveyed is that innocence is not enough to shield athletes from the relentless sway of media-driven public opinion. To address this issue, it is imperative for media outlets to prioritize accuracy over sensationalism, presenting a balanced and nuanced account of events. Additionally, sports organizations must take a stand against baseless public condemnation, standing firmly in support of their athletes when innocence is proven. In conclusion, the case of the unjustly accused baseball player highlights the precarious intersection of media, public perception, and sports. As society navigates these complex dynamics, it is crucial to reevaluate the impact of misinformation, the role of social media, and the responsibility of sports organizations in safeguarding justice and the careers of innocent athletes. Failure to do so perpetuates a system where the innocent are unjustly punished, and the true essence of sportsmanship is overshadowed by sensationalism.

[@rmp5s]

Former dbacks employee?...I am intrigued...

[@RobElderton]

You ever go to a game?

[@rmp5s]

@@RobElderton Season ticket holder. 👍

[@RobElderton]

@@rmp5s I used to be the Randy Johnson racing legend

[@rmp5s]

@@RobElderton HA! That's awesome! Were you the one that fell on the kid last season? (Maybe the season before...) That was seriously one of the funniest things the wife and I have seen at a game. 🤣

[@RobElderton]

@@rmp5s I was 2015 and 2016 season

[@mattjohnson4689]

A new team should form and sign Russell Wilson, Trever Bauer, Shohei after he's banned, and hell, grab Scottie Pippen. too.

[@Lionlover666]

Also pete rose

[@kturetsky]

The Mets, Red Sox, Angels, A's, white sox, Phillies & Pirates could all use him!

[@RobElderton]

Just heard a theory of ‘lesser’ franchises signing him then trying to flip him at the deadline

[@kturetsky]

All those teams I mentioned besides the Phillies fall under that category!

[@kturetsky]

I wouldn't mind the dbacks or Padres too

[@rollwithdynamite]

if mlb let's him back . halos plz

[@RobElderton]

At the price he’s asking, he can help any team

[@michaelbeatie]

Marcell Ozuna is still in the league. Marcell Ozuna never called out the league about spidertack and spin rate. Is Bauer a garbage human? I dont know. Was he targeted by that woman? Yesssss. Does he have strange proclivities? Probably. Is the reason he has been blackballed limited to the accusations? Lol, c'mon.

[@user-jn9gv9ve6e]

he has been a problem every place he's been. he needs to grow up.

[@jeremiahrigoni9495]

Buccos, Please Nuttig

[@pete3050]

Maybe it is his attitude, he is not good for any club house

[@DiBlaz45]

This guy sounds like Baseball Doesn’t Exist

[@RobElderton]

That’s high praise

[@Improudofyou37]

He just carries too much baggage with him. I'm not even talking about the reason he was suspended, I'm just talking about his personality being very abrasive, he's a drama queen who wants all of the attention with none of the consequences. I mean this is the same guy who tweeted multiple times about the same college athlete who didn't like him as if he took it personally. This is not also to say it wouldn't be a risk to sign him because he is getting older and having watched his YT channel and his media company videos, his most consistent batter he works with is Eric Sim who in all accounts is a cage hitter who hasn't played above Advanced A ball and that was over a decade ago. While the decision to suspend him seemed to be out of retaliation for him calling the league out for a number of things and Trevor could be seen as another Jose Canseco in that regard, MLB is a business and teams have to make the best decisions for their clubs and I 100% agree that he is not worth the risk due to his age and his baggage.

[@RobElderton]

All good points, I just think his asking price is unbeatable, even if he sucks

[@JumboJuneau]

If an employer doesn’t like you, they don’t have to hire you.

[@RobElderton]

I wholeheartedly agree, but he was the highest paid player of all time with all of his antics, but now no one will touch him and the only difference seems to be the egregious allegation. Just doesn’t seem right that he’s paying for lie

[@JumboJuneau]

@@RobElderton He ruffled up a lot of feathers along the way. He admitted it. The allegation(s) was one way to get rid of him for good. If you had an employee like that you wouldn’t want him. As a Dodgers fan, I saw plenty I didn’t like ON the field.

[@JumboJuneau]

@@RobElderton He was the highest paid per year player, but he shouldn’t have been. When you’re in an auction sometimes you overpay. He’s definitely not the best player in the game. His career stats are mediocre.

[@JumboJuneau]

@@RobElderton Also, some of his antics came after the signing with the Dodgers. He’s not paying for the lie. The lie was the last straw. He’s paying for everything he did and has become.

[@JumboJuneau]

@@RobElderton Why do you think he’s begging? Is he demanding? Is he furiously demanding he get his job back? No, he’s pretty much begging because he knows he f’ed up. He bit the hand that fed him, and he thought he could get away with it. He just found out he’s not all he cracked up to be.

[@WESsential]

Honestly, at this point it should be obvious that no one will. Bauer has too much baggage. First of all, he hasn't exonerated himself of the other accusations. Too much smoke there for most front offices to wanna deal with the potential PR nightmare of dealing with that, on top of him already being a PR nightmare. And by that, i mean that he has proven again and again that he can't keep his mouth shut, and is going to go with the most antagonistic route possible no matter what it is. (An example being Bauer showing support for us Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis, who killed two people in a car accident while stationed in Japan. Why would he comment on that at all, when there was zero benefit and only downsides to him saying anything about it?) Note that while his former teammates publicly may not trash him, privately, and off the record, it's a very different story. There is also the fact that his two best seasons were aided by foreign substances, and he's five years removed from those seasons. He's on the wrong side of the aging curve to boot. I've covered Trevor Bauer since when he was drafted by the D'Backs, and have followed him since. I think he's worth a shot at league minimum salary. The league doesn’t.

[@RobElderton]

He’s a lot of baggage, no doubt! But like I said, teams all wanted him when they thought they could make them win. It’s unfortunate that this was everyone last straw

[@WESsential]

@@RobElderton I'd feel bad, but Trev done played himself.

[@jonnyt16]

Yeah I agree with @WESsential, just too much baggage. Either that, or there is more to the story that we don't know about and probably never will know. It just doesn't make sense that a guy who still throws gas and is willing to play for league minimum isn't signed. I wish Bauer the best but I'm starting to think there may be things that MLB front offices know that we don't.

[@MM-vp1kz]

Nobody

[@jbraymick1602]

The league must be dei now where people are promoted because the color of their skin instead of actual skill or merit Bauer is the wrong color!

[@sojc7144]

Sad to say but Trevor Bauer is MLB history!! Only reason his name is still floating around is because of the “Bauer Fangirls”🥰are campaigning for his return..but not for long!!😏

[@blakkat4126]

No one in the MLB will sign Bauer. He carries too much baggage and would be a PR nightmare that no team wants to deal with. And frankly, if I were a player, I don't a woman beater around. Yeah, he got off legally (and I'm sure his millions had nothing to do with that) but he has a pattern with physically abusing woman. And how's he going to perform, not that MLB is cracking down on pitchers with sticky substances?

[@RobElderton]

He definitely has baggage, but there is far more evidence that he is NOT a ‘woman beater’ than there is of him actually abusing women. Definitely look more into the details of this situation, because it’s infuriating

[@jessem7556]

Bauer and his baggage and could erupt at any moment. No one knows what he will do.

[@bwaldo1]

The same could be said for half the top guys in any sport. That's the nature of money and fame

[@zachhoward3794]

Dbacks fan here...no way we want that guy back

[@rushstormempire1]

No one is that dumb or desperate enough to sign sexual offender who admitted to sexual assault in court

[@RobElderton]

Not a sexual offender and didn’t admit to sexual assault, only thing he ‘admitted’ is that they had sex

[@rushstormempire1]

@@RobElderton he admitted to punching her in the genitalia region which is the one part that most people remember especially after two other women accused him of the same thing

[@jdsthird]

Folks love to talk about Lindsey Hill and they conveniently leave out the other five victims. He’s done in the MLB, rightfully so. Dodgers paid him 22 million last year for nothing. He’s lucky.

[@RobElderton]

From what I’ve read there are 3 other victims. People focus on Ms. Hill because she provided the most ‘evidence’. Until I see any sort of proof from the other 3, I’m going to assume innocence but be cautious, to do otherwise is fundamentally un-american.

[@jdsthird]

@@RobElderton It’s fundamentally un American to abuse women and tolerate people who do. There are videos with concrete evidence.

[@RobElderton]

If these videos were available they would be played ad nauseam, on every sports show on ESPN, CNN, Fox News etc. like they did with the Ray Rice elevator punch. If you have a link please post it.

[@jdsthird]

@@RobElderton You have no idea how MLB investigations work do you? It’s internal to baseball. He knows what they have because he was a part of the investigation. They are both bound by confidentiality clause which he can’t talk about. He can sue MLB though. Of course this would mean the facts and all material evidence would be available to the media and authorities. Keep in mind the MLB investigation has nothing to do with court proceedings or law enforcement.

[@jdsthird]

@@RobElderton You also have to be pretty sick to want to see these videos. Doesn’t belong in the public just like he doesn’t belong in the MLB.