2023 Free Agents

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

It’s very hard to envision them getting one. This season might rest heavily on the shoulders (and elbows) of Sale and Paxton…

 

The key might be whether the bird that lands on Paxton is an eagle or a pigeon.

[moonslav59]

There was a huge drop off in talent after Contreras and Muller.

 

 

My kind of trade! One decent player/prospect and 5 scrubs to clear up roster space for promotions up the line.

[Old Red]

The key might be whether the bird that lands on Paxton is an eagle or a pigeon.

 

In Boston I would say most likely a pigeon.

[moonslav59]

In Boston I would say most likely a pigeon.

 

Or, seagull

[Bobe2]

Bloom is probably waiting it out to pick up the left overs so he can save 2 mil.

 

Finally someone figured out blooms strategy, I’m not kidding

[mvp 78]

There was a huge drop off in talent after Contreras and Muller.

 

I noticed old friend and perennial waiver-wire fodder Joel Payamps was somehow involved in that deal, likely only to free up a 40 man roster spot for Oakland…

 

Brewers farm was decimated after losing Hamilton and Binelas.

[mvp 78]

It’s very hard to envision them getting one. This season might rest heavily on the shoulders (and elbows) of Sale and Paxton…

 

Give Sale the cream and Paxton the clear.

[harmony]

The Cleveland Guardians reportedly have signed catcher Mike Zunino:

 

[moonslav59]

The Cleveland Guardians reportedly have signed catcher Mike Zunino:

 

 

$6M/ 1 year was something the Sox might have afforded, but I'm fine, if they spend it elsewhere and well.

[notin]

The key might be whether the bird that lands on Paxton is an eagle or a pigeon.

 

Both are equally injurious to him. Ditto hummingbirds and condors…

[notin]

Finally someone figured out blooms strategy, I’m not kidding

 

I’m sure money is a factor, but if you can get a player on a 3 year deal (with an opt-out?) instead of a 10-12 year deal, is it worth waiting as well? Like the Twins with Correa last year…

[notin]

Give Sale the cream and Paxton the clear.

 

Paxton needs Steve Austin style surgeries, not a chemical rubdown…

[Bellhorn04]

I’m sure money is a factor, but if you can get a player on a 3 year deal (with an opt-out?) instead of a 10-12 year deal, is it worth waiting as well? Like the Twins with Correa last year…

 

I don't know. Do you think signing Correa for one year at $35 or $37.5 million would be a good deal for us? It wouldn't leave much under the tax line, so there's the first problem with it.

[notin]

The Sox new ace?

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/mets-listening-to-trade-offers-on-carlos-carrasco.html

 

He’s due $14mill for one season and hurt all the time. He’s just like Paxton!!

[Bellhorn04]

Anyway, we know Correa isn't in the plans.

 

Chaim is going to spend his $40 million on 4 or 5 stocking stuffers.

[notin]

I don't know. Do you think signing Correa for one year at $35 or $37.5 million would be a good deal for us? It wouldn't leave much under the tax line, so there's the first problem with it.

 

If it pushed the Sox into the postseason, are you for it?

[notin]

Anyway, we know Correa isn't in the plans.

 

Chaim is going to spend his $40 million on 4 or 5 stocking stuffers.

 

None of us knows the plans.

 

9 months ago, was Story in the plans?

[Bellhorn04]

The Sox new ace?

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/12/mets-listening-to-trade-offers-on-carlos-carrasco.html

 

He’s due $14mill for one season and hurt all the time. He’s just like Paxton!!

 

I prefer Paxton's $4 million price tag for this year...

[moonslav59]

Anyway, we know Correa isn't in the plans.

 

Chaim is going to spend his $40 million on 4 or 5 stocking stuffers.

 

Maybe 3-4, but I agree.

 

SS $12M

SP $12M

RF $12M

C $4M

[Bellhorn04]

If it pushed the Sox into the postseason, are you for it?

 

Under that hypothetical, sure.

[notin]

I prefer Paxton's $4 million price tag for this year...

 

And $10mill last year. So $14mill for one year…

[notin]

Under that hypothetical, sure.

 

And Correa was just an example of a player waiting and taking a short deal.

 

Someone like Eovaldi on a one year deal would not be a bad thing…

[notin]

Maybe 3-4, but I agree.

 

SS $12M

SP $12M

RF $12M

C $4M

 

Barring a 1st year arb catcher, are any of them at $4mill upgrades over McGuire?

[Bellhorn04]

And $10mill last year. So $14mill for one year…

 

I think if you sift through the somewhat confusing reports they finally figured out it was "only" $6 million for last year, so $10 million total.

[Bellhorn04]

And Correa was just an example of a player waiting and taking a short deal.

 

Someone like Eovaldi on a one year deal would not be a bad thing…

 

Yes, there might be some decent deals left. Sure hope so...

[notin]

I think if you sift through the somewhat confusing reports they finally figured out it was "only" $6 million for last year, so $10 million total.

 

I don’t sift…

[notin]

Yes, there might be some decent deals left. Sure hope so...

 

 

Me too. I’d prefer not relying on them, however…

[mvp 78]

Paxton needs Steve Austin style surgeries, not a chemical rubdown…

 

Gimmie a Hell Yeah!

[mvp 78]

I don’t sift…

 

That's obvious.

[moonslav59]

I didn't say upgrade.

 

Maybe via trade. maybe $6M and a little less elsewhere. 12+12+12+6 might still keep us under.