2020-2021 Offseason Thread

[Bellhorn04]

As I get older my memory is not as good as it once was, but I never recall posting that BC doesn't deserve some credit for the Red Sox past success. So please stop mischaracterizing my opinion.

 

We were talking about credit for the 2018 team, and based on your post #1666 above, you seemed pretty dubious about giving BC any credit for that.

[Elktonnick]

20 million people will be vaccinated by Feb 1. 50 million by opening day at the least. Teams can consider vaccinated fans only.

 

Biden will give Phillies fans first priority.

[notin]

Biden will give Phillies fans first priority.

 

I can support that. They’ve had a rough time...

[Elktonnick]

We were talking about credit for the 2018 team, and based on your post #1666 above, you seemed pretty dubious about giving BC any credit for that.

 

Your reading comprehension skills are lacking. I never said BC doesn't deserve some credit. You are drawing an inference that was purely in your imagination.

[jacksonianmarch]

If the quarantine laws are relaxed for vaccinated people. We are going to be getting cards dated 2 weeks after your second dose. You may need to show proof of vaccination to break stay at home orders and gather until covid rates drop down to manageable levels

[notin]

If the quarantine laws are relaxed for vaccinated people. We are going to be getting cards dated 2 weeks after your second dose. You may need to show proof of vaccination to break stay at home orders and gather until covid rates drop down to manageable levels

 

Yup. Scarlett Letter in reverse....

[jacksonianmarch]

Also, ballparks are private entities. You cannot just waltz into one during business hours. They can set their own rules

[Elktonnick]

Also, ballparks are private entities. You cannot just waltz into one during business hours. They can set their own rules

Tell that to Ccuomo

[jacksonianmarch]

But they also have to abide by state requirements. Gatherings bans have to be abided by. If the governor puts a caveat for those who are immunized then the parks can use that out as well.

[Elktonnick]

If all goes as well as possible, fans by the 4 th of July God willing.

[a700hitter]

If the quarantine laws are relaxed for vaccinated people. We are going to be getting cards dated 2 weeks after your second dose. You may need to show proof of vaccination to break stay at home orders and gather until covid rates drop down to manageable levels

I am not seeing vaccination certificates in our future as a requirement for public travel.

[jacksonianmarch]

I am not seeing vaccination certificates in our future as a requirement for public travel.

 

Me neither. Travel is a necessary thing. A baseball game isn’t.

[a700hitter]

Me neither. Travel is a necessary thing. A baseball game isn’t.

So, we will be right back where we are already— the government will determine what are essential services?

[jacksonianmarch]

Until this craziness ends, yeah. I’m getting vaccinated this week. Let’s all get it and go to a game!

[mvp 78]

If the quarantine laws are relaxed for vaccinated people. We are going to be getting cards dated 2 weeks after your second dose. You may need to show proof of vaccination to break stay at home orders and gather until covid rates drop down to manageable levels

 

Hmmm, FL doesn’t seem so bad right now.

[jacksonianmarch]

They’re creeping back towards their peak. This vaccine cannot come out soon enough. I just hope I don’t catch this thing before I get it!

[Bellhorn04]

Until this craziness ends, yeah. I’m getting vaccinated this week. Let’s all get it and go to a game!

 

Good for you, man. Needless to say, all you health care providers should be looked after first.

[moonslav59]

Good for you, man. Needless to say, all you health care providers should be looked after first.

 

Agreed. It's too bad most of us will have to wait until March, April or May for our turn.

[oldtimer]

Agreed. It's too bad most of us will have to wait until March, April or May for our turn.

 

I know as I just lost a fellow softball player to COVID on Saturday. He was old, but he will be missed.

[harmony]

Any Tampa Bay interest in Christian Vazquez might be lessened after the Rays re-signed catcher Mike Zunino:

 

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/rays-to-re-sign-mike-zunino.html

[notin]

Any Tampa Bay interest in Christian Vazquez might be lessened after the Rays re-signed catcher Mike Zunino:

 

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/rays-to-re-sign-mike-zunino.html

 

Maybe.

 

But they had Zunino on the roster last August and apparently still asked about Vazquez...

[mvp 78]

@SoxProspects

Per the latest BA minor league transactions, the Red Sox have signed RHP Jose Disla. Formerly of the Rays system, will be 25 next year. Spent most of 2019 on IL, was good in LoA in 2018 while old for the level.

 

http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=640017

[mvp 78]

@SmittyOnMLB

Boston Red Sox front office has been ‘relentless’ exploring starting pitching market; ‘Conversations are going on and on,’ Alex Cora says

[kenmeister]

Checking in ... have there been any signings or trades yet besides Hunter Renfoe?

[oldtimer]

Checking in ... have there been any signings or trades yet besides Hunter Renfoe?

 

The market has been extremely slow for a number of reasons. One big reason is that with COVID, it is not clear what the season will look like, and particularly when fans will return to ball parks. With the economics up in the air, the FA market will likely to remain stagnant. Many don't expect any deals to take place until at least January of 2021 and possibly into February.

[Elktonnick]

The market has been extremely slow for a number of reasons. One big reason is that with COVID, it is not clear what the season will look like, and particularly when fans will return to ball parks. With the economics up in the air, the FA market will likely to remain stagnant. Many don't expect any deals to take place until at least January of 2021 and possibly into February.

That's the way I see it. Read Jayson Stark' s piece in the Athletic. Good summary of the current state of play.

[mvp 78]

That's the way I see it. Read Jayson Stark' s piece in the Athletic. Good summary of the current state of play.

 

Not everyone is a subscriber.

[Elktonnick]

Not everyone is a subscriber.

They are having a special, a dollar a month. Splurge! Live a little it's Christmas ! Broaden your horizons.

[Bellhorn04]

Sox sign Matt Andriese to 1 year deal plus team option for 2022.

[notin]

Sox sign Matt Andriese to 1 year deal plus team option for 2022.

 

Another Bloom guy.

 

I like Andriese, but he’s a role player, not a difference maker...