Pablo is no more

[Station 13]

By Steve Adams | July 14, 2017 at 9:32am CDT

 

The Red Sox announced that they have activated struggling third baseman Pablo Sandoval from the disabled list and designated him for assignment.

[sk7326]

Good move for both sides ... now which big bang will be coming ... a trade or a promotion. (please say promotion)

[Kimmi]

I wish him the best.

[mvp 78]

@jonmorosi

 

For now, Pablo Sandoval's contract includes the second largest sum of dead money in @MLB history, after Josh Hamilton ($68.4 million).

 

Thanks Ben.

[Kimmi]

@jonmorosi

 

For now, Pablo Sandoval's contract includes the second largest sum of dead money in @MLB history, after Josh Hamilton ($68.4 million).

 

Thanks Larry.

 

Fixed that for you.

[mvp 78]

@ScottLauber

 

Sandoval is midway through five-year, $95 million contract. Including the $5 mil buyout on 2020 option, he's owed approximately $49 million.

 

@ScottLauber

 

Sandoval with #RedSox: 161 G, 575 AB, 53 R, 136 H, 27 2B, 1 3B, 14 HR, 59 RBI, 34 BB, 101 K, .237/.286/.360/.646, 71 OPS+, 21 E, -2 WAR.

[mvp 78]

Fixed that for you.

 

Honestly, if we're not blaming Ben, we'd probably have to blame Tom Werner. I can't see even LL wanting that contract.

[Kimmi]

Another reason why this guy is my favorite tweeter:

 

Red Sox Stats‏ @redsoxstats 9m9 minutes ago

 

Still stunning to me how many people wanted Sandoval signed in the first place. Can not possibly believe Sox baseball ops wanted him.

[mvp 78]

@Trav8788

 

Couple of ways to look at this

$1.8M/Run

$700K/Hit

$1.6M/RBI

$6.8M/HR

or my favorite

$600K/ Game Played

[mvp 78]

Another reason why this guy is my favorite tweeter:

 

Red Sox Stats‏ @redsoxstats 9m9 minutes ago

 

Still stunning to me how many people wanted Sandoval signed in the first place. Can not possibly believe Sox baseball ops wanted him.

 

It was really the most confusing signing the Sox have made that I can remember.

 

I can see how the Crawford signing could have made sense or any of the dumpster signings people have ranted about, but the Pablo deal was just a head scratcher.

[Station 13]

@Trav8788

 

Couple of ways to look at this

$1.8M/Run

$700K/Hit

$1.6M/RBI

$6.8M/HR

or my favorite

$600K/ Game Played

 

What's his daily nutrition cost?

[mvp 78]

What's his daily nutrition cost?

 

Please, no more personal attacks about fatties that have no interest in being useful for the remainder of their 8 digit contracts. It's not polite. He's out the door. Let him commence his late era Marlon Brando phase immediately. My guess is that some restaurant on Federal Hill will be very busy today.

[iortiz]

DD is the man!

[mvp 78]

@PeteAbe

 

From July 31-Nov. 25, 2014, Red Sox traded for Allen Craig and signed Rusney Castillo and Pablo Sandoval. $195.4 million for minus-1.5 WAR

[devildavid]

Pull up to the table Mr. Henry and start eating salary. Bon appetit!

[Bellhorn04]

@PeteAbe

 

From July 31-Nov. 25, 2014, Red Sox traded for Allen Craig and signed Rusney Castillo and Pablo Sandoval. $195.4 million for minus-1.5 WAR

 

Pete was actually being a little kind not including Hanley in there.

[mvp 78]

Pull up to the table Mr. Henry and start eating salary. Bon appetit!

 

I'm surprised he hasn't yet run to WEEI and declared that he never wanted Pablo in the first place.

[mvp 78]

Pete was actually being a little kind not including Hanley in there.

 

It would have brought the WAR to -0.6.

[Bellhorn04]

Pull up to the table Mr. Henry and start eating salary. Bon appetit!

 

Unfortunately it's the fans who ultimately pay for it. Henry's return on investment just keeps growing.

[Bellhorn04]

It would have brought the WAR to -0.6.

 

And the total cost to 283.4 million, excluding Hanley's vesting option.

[iortiz]

Oh boy... whata waste of money.

[iortiz]

Hopefully they promote Devers.

[mvp 78]

Hopefully they promote Devers.

 

Was just promoted to AAA.

[Hugh2]

Hopefully they promote Devers.

 

He just got a promotion......only one more to go.

[Jack Flap]

Pablo gone and Devers to AAA...what a time to be alive.

[mvp 78]

Pablo gone and Devers to AAA...what a time to be alive.

 

Today is the gift that keeps on giving!

[OH FOY]

I think Sox make a Trade for 3rd baseman. Devers needs more time.

[iortiz]

Thats good news guys. Thank for the update!

[dannycater]

I really don't have a problem if Lin and Marrero played at 3b rest of season. They get enough hitting and fielding from the position of late.

[dannycater]

Sandoval, Crawford....could not handle the money or the weight of wearing a Sox jersey...enough paying for guys who are potential wrecks.