The 2021-2022 Offseason Thread

[moonslav59]

@BeyondtheMnstr

The Braves released infielder Brock Holt per his request, he will become a free agent.

 

C'mon, Bloom... Do somethin...

 

He can play OF, but he bats lefty.

[notin]

He can play OF, but he bats lefty.

 

 

The Brock Star is always welcome in Fenway in my book…

[moonslav59]

The Brock Star is always welcome in Fenway in my book…

 

Bringing back ex-Sox players seems to be popular.

 

If we traded Arroyo or Duran, I could see bring Brock back.

[mvp 78]

I'd rather Brock in the lineup than Shaw.

[Bellhorn04]

I'd rather Brock in the lineup than Shaw.

 

Any particular reason?

[moonslav59]

Any particular reason?

 

20-21:

 

.572 Holt (58 OPS+)

.683 Shaw (84 OPS+)

 

3 years OPS+

78 Holt

69 Shaw

 

4 years

89 Holt

91 Shaw

 

5 years

83 Holt

101 Shaw

[mvp 78]

Any particular reason?

 

Better glove. I think at this point the bats are similar.

[notin]

Any particular reason?

 

He’s Brock…

[mvp 78]

He’s Brock…

 

Easier on the eyes.

[moonslav59]

Easier on the eyes.

 

Man crush. Ewwww!

[notin]

Easier on the eyes.

 

And he’s just more loved than anyone. Even Raymond…

[mvp 78]

And he’s just more loved than anyone. Even Raymond…

 

The only loved characters on that show were Debra and Frank.

 

I'd go: Debra > Brock > Frank

[notin]

The only loved characters on that show were Debra and Frank.

 

I'd go: Debra > Brock > Frank

 

 

Maybe that’s why I didn’t compare Brock to them.

 

Although more likely I have no idea who any of them are since I never watched the show…

[cp176]

when Frank went through the stairs, he cemented his spot in immortality for me.

[moonslav59]

when Frank went through the stairs, he cemented his spot in immortality for me.

 

Frank was the best character by far.

[vegasbob]

Any particular reason?

 

Watching Shaw a few times this ST, he looks overweight . He knows he's at the end of a limited career and is eating the spread to save his meal money

[notin]

Watching Shaw a few times this ST, he looks overweight . He knows he's at the end of a limited career and is eating the spread to save his meal money

 

His days of getting 150 starts are over. But he will see MLB time off and on. He does have the advantage of not demanding a lot of money to play, and a lot of teams like that...

[Larry Cook]

Watching Shaw a few times this ST, he looks overweight . He knows he's at the end of a limited career and is eating the spread to save his meal money

 

He needs to go the way of the dinosaur!

[notin]

He needs to go the way of the dinosaur!

 

To an island off the coast of Costa Rica, where he can feast upon scientists, lawyers, and Wayne Knight?

 

Travis Shaw might be ok with that…

[mvp 78]

Watching Shaw a few times this ST, he looks overweight . He knows he's at the end of a limited career and is eating the spread to save his meal money

 

Reports are that his bat speed is way down. Would be a shame to DFA someone just to get him on the 40 man.

[mvp 78]

@NBCSEdgeBB

Red Sox talked extensions with Devers, Bogaerts

[mvp 78]

@alexspeier

Both Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers said they had extension talks with the Red Sox in recent days, but barring a very unexpected development, neither expects an extension prior to Opening Day, and neither wants to discuss contracts in-season

[Old Red]

@alexspeier

Both Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers said they had extension talks with the Red Sox in recent days, but barring a very unexpected development, neither expects an extension prior to Opening Day, and neither wants to discuss contracts in-season

 

One big hangup could be what position you pay these guys at. Bogey as a SS, or 2B/3B, and Raffy as a 3B, or 1B/DH. Each position gets paid different.

[Tedballgame]

Diekman had a great outing today: 2/3 of an inning, NO runs allowed!!!!! This guy is locked in!

[moonslav59]

Reports are that his bat speed is way down. Would be a shame to DFA someone just to get him on the 40 man.

 

Like we can't replace Ralphie, if Shaw sputters?

[moonslav59]

White Sox deal Kimbrel to LAD for AJ Pollock.

 

Reports say the Red Sox were also inquiring about the RH'd Pollock, Makes me wonder, if Bloom is working on a deal, as teams look to trim their rosters.

[harmony]

White Sox deal Kimbrel to LAD for AJ Pollock.

 

Reports say the Red Sox were also inquiring about the RH'd Pollock, Makes me wonder, if Bloom is working on a deal, as teams look to trim their rosters.

Given the crowded Seattle outfield, the righthanded bat of right fielder Steven Souza Jr. could be available after the nearly 33-year-old veteran pounded his third homer of spring Monday.

 

Or not.

[Larry Cook]

Diekman had a great outing today: 2/3 of an inning, NO runs allowed!!!!! This guy is locked in!

 

Locked into throwing a maxed out 85 mph fastball is all I see.

[moonslav59]

Given the crowded Seattle outfield, the righthanded bat of right fielder Steven Souza Jr. could be available after the nearly 33-year-old veteran pounded his third homer of spring Monday.

 

Or not.

 

Could be just the type Bloom swoops on.

[Larry Cook]

Could be just the type Bloom swoops on.

 

Really hoping Hang’em Chaim can set the sights a little higher.