Red Sox ownership

[Bellhorn04]

I’d say Dan Duquette had more influence than Ben & Bloom.

No question.

[Old Red]

He’s out of your preferred budget, too. right?

One estimate I saw before this FA thing all started was 5yr/$105M, and they said he would only get a 5th year, because that’s what it would take, so probably what he ends up with Yes.

[moonslav59]

One estimate I saw before this FA thing all started was 5yr/$105M, and they said he would only get a 5th year, because that’s what it would take, so probably what he ends up with Yes.

So we do t deserve a franchise under your budget.

[notin]

One estimate I saw before this FA thing all started was 5yr/$105M, and they said he would only get a 5th year, because that’s what it would take, so probably what he ends up with Yes.

That estimate is so old, it can drink legally now.

Montgomery might not get 7/$210mill, but his is definitely not settling for 5/$105mill. I’d put the minimum at 6/$150…

[notin]

So we do t deserve a franchise under your budget.

To be fair, he doesn’t own a team…

[notin]

As long as the Sox are reportedly semi-throttle, the cheaper names that might actually work out besides Giolito/Stroman/Montas


Sean Manaea
Brad Keller
Jose Urena (but only as a reliever)
Yonny Chirinos (assuming he can start)
Shintaro Fujinami (bullpen)


The only guarantee is no one will get excited…

[Bellhorn04]

As long as the Sox are reportedly semi-throttle, the cheaper names that might actually work out besides Giolito/Stroman/Montas


Sean Manaea
Brad Keller
Jose Urena (but only as a reliever)
Yonny Chirinos (assuming he can start)
Shintaro Fujinami (bullpen)


The only guarantee is no one will get excited…

Why Not Punt?

[moonslav59]

As long as the Sox are reportedly semi-throttle, the cheaper names that might actually work out besides Giolito/Stroman/Montas


Sean Manaea
Brad Keller
Jose Urena (but only as a reliever)
Yonny Chirinos (assuming he can start)
Shintaro Fujinami (bullpen)


The only guarantee is no one will get excited…

I might rather have Paxton and Merrifield on 1 year deals.

[moonslav59]

Why Not Punt?

We already are, aren’t we?

[notin]

Why Not Punt?

What exactly is the benefit? Besides saving money?

Greater chances in the draft lottery that might help the 2028 team?

[notin]

I might rather have Paxton and Merrifield on 1 year deals.

I’d definitely prefer Paxton, but you’re rounding up if you think you get him for a year…

[moonslav59]

What exactly is the benefit? Besides saving money?

Greater chances in the draft lottery that might help the 2028 team?

2028 might be the new target date for trying.

[moonslav59]

I’d definitely prefer Paxton, but you’re rounding up if you think you get him for a year…

Yes, I should have said year contract.

[notin]

Yes, I should have said year contract.

I’d amend my statement that I’d greatly prefer Manaea over the increasingly fragile Paxton. Possibly Keller, too. Assuming Bailey can harness that rather lively arm…

[notin]

Yes, I should have said year contract.

That wasn’t the part that was missing. (Hint: most likely what would be missing is Paxton in June, July and August.)