Big D Ricky P maybe back

[Swiharts Ghost]

hack reports via MLB rumors Bloom in discussions with Ricks agent .I like a bounce back for every other year Rick .Ball was a factor no doubt .Thoughts ? Edited December 8, 2019 by Swiharts Ghost

[Bellhorn04]

Ha, just posted this on moon's thread. Edited December 8, 2019 by Bellhorn04

[Swiharts Ghost]

Haq, just posted this on moon's thread.

 

Ok didn’t see that .

[moonslav59]

Just say "NO!"

[notin]

I prefer Porcello over Eovaldi...

[Swiharts Ghost]

What if Rick is an opener?

[jacksonianmarch]

Makes limited sense for Porcello. If I were him, I’d go to the Mets or SD and get away from small parks.

[notin]

Makes limited sense for Porcello. If I were him, I’d go to the Mets or SD and get away from small parks.

 

Maybe he likes the Red Sox.

 

And he should. In Boston, he won a World Series, a Cy Young, and made over $80million. Gotta think he has a few good memories he’s not so quick to walk away from...

[moonslav59]

Maybe he likes the Red Sox.

 

And he should. In Boston, he won a World Series, a Cy Young, and made over $80million. Gotta think he has a few good memories he’s not so quick to walk away from...

 

It's us who needs to do the walking.

 

He's past 30, now, and we can't afford $10M+ for our 5th starter. Even if we dump Price or Eovaldi, we should spend the money more wisely and spread it out more. We have too many holes to fill to spend that much on anyone.

[notin]

It's us who needs to do the walking.

 

He's past 30, now, and we can't afford $10M+ for our 5th starter. Even if we dump Price or Eovaldi, we should spend the money more wisely and spread it out more. We have too many holes to fill to spend that much on anyone.

 

How much are the Sox reportedly offering?

[harmony]

It's us who needs to do the walking.

 

He's past 30, now, and we can't afford $10M+ for our 5th starter. Even if we dump Price or Eovaldi, we should spend the money more wisely and spread it out more. We have too many holes to fill to spend that much on anyone.

The Red Sox could pay less for a lesser starter.

 

The Red Sox will get what they pay for ... or not.

[notin]

I can’t say the Sox can’t afford it until I know the offer. Just because MLBTR predicted 1yr/$11mill doesn’t mean that’s the opening bid. What if he was offered 3yrs /$24mill, but really wants Boston? I can’t say whether or not Porcello would accept that offer. But I can tell you his agent would advise against it.

 

I’m thinking the Sox need two SPs. One to replace Porcello and one to inevitably replace Eovaldi, either due to deal or injury. If Price is dealt, they need three. And they’re not going to get 3 good SPs for a combined $15mill per year AAV. Unless they defer a TON of money...

[notin]

Of course the main point that all of you are missing is -Bloom is alive!! And doing something other than signing Josh Osich!!

 

Sure it’s just in the rumor phase now. But it’s a sign of life!

[Swiharts Ghost]

Notin is right .Bloom has a heartbeat and this deserves some excitement in itself .

[Swiharts Ghost]

Conspiracy theory on Rick back to Redsox.....Deal already in place to trade Evoldi or Price .

[notin]

Conspiracy theory on Rick back to Redsox.....Deal already in place to trade Evoldi or Price .

 

 

And like most conspiracy theories, it falls apart with the simple question of “Why?”

[Swiharts Ghost]

That's irrelevant notin it's the cube inside the square inside the well you know .The brain of Bloom is a dark moving cloud of wonder years .

[moonslav59]

How much are the Sox reportedly offering?

 

If it's near the $11M/1 offer MLBTR suggested, it's too much. $18M/2 is too much, as well.

[Larry Cook]

If it's near the $11M/1 offer MLBTR suggested, it's too much. $18M/2 is too much, as well.

 

What? Did you actually watch Porcello throw the ball last year or just read the box score? He was horrible and uninjured!

 

Time to let Porcello be someone else’s problem!

[Jasonbay44]

If he's cheap, I'd welcome him back. I think he could have a bounce back year and at the very least he stays healthy and eats innings, he's good bottom of rotation guy.

[Swiharts Ghost]

Larry did you mean to quote Moon ? If so you may want to put the eggnog down friend .

[vegasbob]

What if Rick is an opener?

 

Rick's worst innings were often the 1st or 2nd. Not an opener. Maybe he could throw a bullpen, then come in in the 3rd-4th-5th before having trouble.

 

Yes, there are at least 2 starting roles to fill, plus some depth on the mound, but it is hard to see Porcello being anything but a reltively expensive 1-2 year plug. Would you rather keep JBJr at $10 million or Rick Porcello ?

[moonslav59]

What? Did you actually watch Porcello throw the ball last year or just read the box score? He was horrible and uninjured!

 

Time to let Porcello be someone else’s problem!

 

I'm the leader of the "Just say No to Rick" club.

[kenmeister]

If it's near the $11M/1 offer MLBTR suggested, it's too much. $18M/2 is too much, as well.

 

Well, it's not your money or my money. If it doesn't have a ripple effect of making them trade Mookie, I'm happy with a Porcello reunion.

[moonslav59]

Well, it's not your money or my money. If it doesn't have a ripple effect of making them trade Mookie, I'm happy with a Porcello reunion.

 

If we don't reset, then anything goes. If resetting is a true goal, signing Porcello will have to have a ripple effect.

[Swiharts Ghost]

Moon do you really believe we are going to cut payroll? Naahhh they just lost 50 million on games and merch sales by missing playoffs .So we are going to what ? Rebuild ? Not a chance in hell

[notin]

If we don't reset, then anything goes. If resetting is a true goal, signing Porcello will have to have a ripple effect.

 

If things don’t workout maybe they have a true fire sale at the deadline...

[moonslav59]

Moon do you really believe we are going to cut payroll? Naahhh they just lost 50 million on games and merch sales by missing playoffs .So we are going to what ? Rebuild ? Not a chance in hell

 

Yes, 90% sure.

 

I think we trade JBJ to get barely under and wait to the deadline. We may trade Price or Eovaldi and still try to compete in 2020. We might be better with Wil Myers and 2 dependable SP'ers we can sign with the savings.

 

Re-setting may not mean giving up.

[notin]

I'm the leader of the "Just say No to Rick" club.

 

 

While also strangely being the leader of the “Just Say Yes to Julio Teheran” Club

[moonslav59]

While also strangely being the leader of the “Just Say Yes to Julio Teheran” Club

 

I much prefer Roark, and I only mentioned Teheran, because he eats innings and makes those I'm trying to sell the idea to more palatable.

 

I'd much prefer Roark and someone like Lindblom or some other low risk bridge signing.

 

I'm leaning towards just looking towards 2021 and beyond (at least this minute, anyways).