A Realistic View at 2021: Part I

[mvp 78]

Sure, but he might be less of a guarantee than ERod and Sale...

 

It would definitely be a keno ticket rotation.

[moonslav59]

@mlbtraderumors

Rangers Plan To Decline Corey Kluber's 2021 Option

 

Offer a one year deal?

 

Worth a shot at a low cost.

[mvp 78]

@Rotoworld_BB

Nats decline options on Eaton, Kendrick, Thames

 

Kendrick on a one year deal as placeholder for Downs? He's better than Arroyo et al.

[notin]

@Rotoworld_BB

Nats decline options on Eaton, Kendrick, Thames

 

Kendrick on a one year deal as placeholder for Downs? He's better than Arroyo et al.

 

I don’t think Kendrick, who turns 38 next year, is a full time option for 2b.

 

Adam Eaton is an interesting thought. He’s no Bradley, but he might be able to handle CF if he’s flanked by Benintendi and Verdugo...

[mvp 78]

@SmittyOnMLB

The Rusney Castillo ERA in Boston officially is over:

[moonslav59]

@SmittyOnMLB

The Rusney Castillo ERA in Boston officially is over:

 

He ended up with a 0.00 ERA, but I'm glad his era is over.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Pitchers already available: Kluber, 34, Anibal Sanchez, 37, and Mike Leake, 33. None of them are openers.

 

Should we add Collin McHugh, 34, to the list? As a 2020 opt-out, his arm has had a year off, like Leake's.

[moonslav59]

Pitchers already available: Kluber, 34, Anibal Sanchez, 37, and Mike Leake, 33. None of them are openers.

 

Should we add Collin McHugh, 34, to the list? As a 2020 opt-out, his arm has had a year off, like Leake's.

 

I'm fine with signing placeholders to our future, but I'm hopeful we can add a few players that be part of our longer term plans.

[harmony]

The St. Louis Cardinals declined the option on second baseman Kolten Wong:

 

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/cardinals-nearing-todays-deadline-on-wongs-option-molina-wainwright-declared-free-agents/article_bf2e1946-25a3-5421-9d0d-7e758161f17d.html

[harmony]

The Red Sox take trio off 40-man roster:

 

 

Jose Peraza, Cesar Puello and Dylan Covey

[mvp 78]

The Red Sox take trio off 40-man roster:

 

 

Jose Peraza, Cesar Puello and Dylan Covey

All expected.

[mvp 78]

So far:

Tapia

Lin (AAA)

Leyer (AAA)

Triggs

Kickham

Godley

Peraza

Covey (AAA)

Puello

 

(AAA) means they have accepted minors assignment to WOO.

Edited October 29, 2020 by mvp 78

[moonslav59]

What's the date for deciding arb offers and non tenders?

[mvp 78]

What's the date for deciding arb offers and non tenders?

 

Dec 2

[mvp 78]

Winter meetings are Dec 6-10

[harmony]

What's the date for deciding arb offers and non tenders?

https://www.overthemonster.com/2020/10/28/21538009/mlb-offseason-calendar-2020-2021

[moonslav59]

Dec 2

 

Thanks.

 

When's the rule 5 protection date?

 

We're down to 36 on the roster- not counting JBJ.

 

Here's my stab at identifying who is next to go:

 

1. Brice (out of option- may accept minor league role)

2. Stock

3. Hall

4. Springs

5. Aybar

6. Hart

7. Walden

8. Valdez

9. PEDROIA

10. Chatham

11. Arauz

12. Grullon

13. Wilson

 

 

 

[moonslav59]

https://www.overthemonster.com/2020/10/28/21538009/mlb-offseason-calendar-2020-2021

 

Thanks.

 

Nov 1: QO offers

Nov 11: Players accept or decline QO.

Nov 20: Rule 5 Protection Deadline

Dec 1: Non-Tender deadline

Dec 6-10: Winter Meetings

Dec 10: Rule 5 Draft

Jan 15: Arb numbers exchanged

Feb 16?: Pitchers & Catchers Report

Apr 1?: Opening CDay

 

 

 

 

[mvp 78]

In celebration of Rusney’s final day:

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/redsox/comments/jjt8sb/now_that_hes_a_free_agent_here_is_a_goodbye_video/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

[Nick]

In celebration of Rusney’s final day:

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/redsox/comments/jjt8sb/now_that_hes_a_free_agent_here_is_a_goodbye_video/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

 

[mvp 78]

@M_Montemurro

Phillies have outrighted LHP Adam Morgan and RHP Heath Hembree off the 40-man roster, sources say.

 

Both pitchers entered offseason arbitration eligible. Morgan had flexor tendon surgery earlier this month and has 6-9 month recovery. Hembree was acquired from Boston in Aug.

[notin]

Thanks.

 

When's the rule 5 protection date?

 

We're down to 36 on the roster- not counting JBJ.

 

Here's my stab at identifying who is next to go:

 

1. Brice (out of option- may accept minor league role)

2. Stock

3. Hall

4. Springs

5. Aybar

6. Hart

7. Walden

8. Valdez

9. PEDROIA

10. Chatham

11. Arauz

12. Grullon

13. Wilson

 

 

 

 

Stock is also out of options, so he is the #2 to go, as you said. Everyone else (except Pedroia) has at least one option left....

[mvp 78]

Stock is also out of options, so he is the #2 to go, as you said. Everyone else (except Pedroia) has at least one option left....

 

Do options even matter? You can use the option to get the guy back to MiLB, but that doesn't get them off the 40 man roster. Right now, the worry is the 40 man roster, not the 26 man active roster.

[notin]

Do options even matter? You can use the option to get the guy back to MiLB, but that doesn't get them off the 40 man roster. Right now, the worry is the 40 man roster, not the 26 man active roster.

 

True., but some of the appeal for players on the 40 man is whether or not they also have to be on the 26 man.

 

If the Sox hold Stock, they are gambling that this career minor leaguer will either make the roster out of spring training or be DFA'd. If you are dedicating a 40 man roster spot, wouldn't it make sense to give preference to someone who does not involve that decision right off the bat? It's not like any of these guys are clear cut owners of a 40 man roster spot based on talent...

[mvp 78]

True., but some of the appeal for players on the 40 man is whether or not they also have to be on the 26 man.

 

If the Sox hold Stock, they are gambling that this career minor leaguer will either make the roster out of spring training or be DFA'd. If you are dedicating a 40 man roster spot, wouldn't it make sense to give preference to someone who does not involve that decision right off the bat? It's not like any of these guys are clear cut owners of a 40 man roster spot based on talent...

 

If the guys at the bottom are really that fungible, the difference between Stock and the other guys may not be that much. At that point, you just keep the guy who is more likely to contribute to the MLB roster.

[moonslav59]

Stock is also out of options, so he is the #2 to go, as you said. Everyone else (except Pedroia) has at least one option left....

 

soxprospects.com has Stock with 2 remaining options.

[moonslav59]

If the guys at the bottom are really that fungible, the difference between Stock and the other guys may not be that much. At that point, you just keep the guy who is more likely to contribute to the MLB roster.

 

On a rebuilding team, you may keep the player with the most long term promise, like Aybar or Arauz.

[moonslav59]

Do options even matter? You can use the option to get the guy back to MiLB, but that doesn't get them off the 40 man roster. Right now, the worry is the 40 man roster, not the 26 man active roster.

 

Agreed, but if it's even, keep the guy with more options.

 

IMO, on this team, the 26th man will be a tougher roster decision than the 40th.

[mvp 78]

On a rebuilding team, you may keep the player with the most long term promise, like Aybar or Arauz.

 

I think that goes into the "more likely to contribute" calculation. Guys like Brice have limited upside. You know what they are. A guy like Aybar might not be at Brice's level yet, but odds are that he can give you better value at some point.

[mvp 78]

Agreed, but if it's even, keep the guy with more options.

 

IMO, on this team, the 26th man will be a tougher roster decision than the 40th.

 

I agree only because the 26th spot is most likely going to be another rule V guy.