Carlos Correa is the closest thing to a young Arod we may ever see without PED

[mvp 78]

So after the historic 86 year championship drought ends, fans can’t go 4 years without a title anymore?

 

It's not about the lack of titles, it's about not being able to have players that you can reliably root for year in and year out. When it's just a never ending stream of hired guns, I think the enjoyment of following a team is kind of diminished.

[moonslav59]

It's not about the lack of titles, it's about not being able to have players that you can reliably root for year in and year out. When it's just a never ending stream of hired guns, I think the enjoyment of following a team is kind of diminished.

 

The diminishment, from my perspective, is greatly outweighed by the rings that were a long time coming.

[cp176]

It's not about the lack of titles, it's about not being able to have players that you can reliably root for year in and year out. When it's just a never ending stream of hired guns, I think the enjoyment of following a team is kind of diminished.

 

Once again absolutely right from this fan's perspective. The rings are nice for sure but when the season ends and things don't go your way - There is always next year. The season is a marathon and it overshadows the extended extremely lengthy playoff season which we have had to learn to accept. The season itself has lost much of its allure for me when the goal is simply to attain the last playoff spot. Nurse your players, stay healthy, and turn it on during the second season right. Doesn't make it for me.

[notin]

It's not about the lack of titles, it's about not being able to have players that you can reliably root for year in and year out. When it's just a never ending stream of hired guns, I think the enjoyment of following a team is kind of diminished.

 

That’s a bit of an overreaction to the hypothetical non-signing of two players…

[moonslav59]

That’s a bit of an overreaction to the hypothetical non-signing of two players…

 

We've let other legends walk or traded them...

 

Tiant

Lee

Lynn

Burly

Fisk

 

Boggs

 

Roger

Pedro

Manny

 

Betts

Price (not loved)

 

and some lessers but well-loved...

Damon

Beltre

many others

 

Still, to me, the rings were worth mostly choosing the right thing over sentimentality.

 

 

[mvp 78]

That’s a bit of an overreaction to the hypothetical non-signing of two players…

 

And if they both are out the door by 4/1/24? Is that still an overreaction? Am I just buzzarding again?

[Bellhorn04]

And if they both are out the door by 4/1/24? Is that still an overreaction? Am I just buzzarding again?

 

Here's a hypothetical for you: if the Sox offer Bogey an extension that equals what they just gave Story - 6/140 - do you think he'd take it?

[Old Red]

Here's a hypothetical for you: if the Sox offer Bogey an extension that equals what they just gave Story - 6/140 - do you think he'd take it?

 

6/150 to 6/180 maybe unless Boris wants more, and talks him out of it.

[moonslav59]

Here's a hypothetical for you: if the Sox offer Bogey an extension that equals what they just gave Story - 6/140 - do you think he'd take it?

 

Close, but I'd guess no. I think he'll take $200M/8 minimum. (He'll likely ask for $280M/10.)

[Bellhorn04]

Close, but I'd guess no. I think he'll take $200M/8 minimum. (He'll likely ask for $280M/10.)

 

And is he really worth 150% as much money as Story or more?

[moonslav59]

And is he really worth 150% as much money as Story or more?

 

Free agency is never about true worth, but then again, Story was a FA, too.

 

I think the Home-Away splits kept Story from getting more, and maybe his elbow injury kept his defensive value down.

 

Maybey Bogey gets $190M/8 or $170M/7. I doubt his highest offer will be as low as $150M/6.

[mvp 78]

Here's a hypothetical for you: if the Sox offer Bogey an extension that equals what they just gave Story - 6/140 - do you think he'd take it?

 

Maybe 6/150?

[mvp 78]

Close, but I'd guess no. I think he'll take $200M/8 minimum. (He'll likely ask for $280M/10.)

 

Doubt he'll get 10 years since Correa went short.

[moonslav59]

Doubt he'll get 10 years since Correa went short.

 

Me, too, that's why I said "ask" like Correa did, too.

[notin]

Doubt he'll get 10 years since Correa went short.

 

His problem is Correa might re-enter the market next year.

 

Lindor and Seager are still the benchmarks every agent will want…

[Bellhorn04]

His problem is Correa might re-enter the market next year.

 

Lindor and Seager are still the benchmarks every agent will want…

 

Story probably wanted a bit more than $140 M, too...

 

There are only so many crazy owners.

[mvp 78]

Story probably wanted a bit more than $140 M, too...

 

There are only so many crazy owners.

 

Thankfully, the one in Queens already has a SS.

[notin]

Thankfully, the one in Queens already has a SS.

 

But the one in Anaheim doesn’t…

[Bellhorn04]

But the one in Anaheim doesn’t…

 

So where was he on Correa?

[Old Red]

His problem is Correa might re-enter the market next year.

 

Lindor and Seager are still the benchmarks every agent will want…

 

A big problem now to me too is that with the Story signing I can’t see the Red Sox having 3 IF signed to big long term contracts.

[Bellhorn04]

A big problem now to me too is that with the Story signing I can’t see the Red Sox having 3 IF signed to big long term contracts.

 

Agreed.

[mvp 78]

A big problem now to me too is that with the Story signing I can’t see the Red Sox having 3 IF signed to big long term contracts.

 

You need to open up your third eye.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

You need to open up your third eye.

 

Then he'd get my vote for the Cy Clops Award.

[redsox87871]

Agreed! Can't stand Correa.

[Bellhorn04]

Agreed! Can't stand Correa.

 

Cantstandya!