A Realistic View at 2024: Part I

[Bellhorn04]

This FO seems better about not letting leaks out? Much quieter if that's their intent.

 

The failed trade talks with the Mariners leaked out.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Someone asked if there really was any difference between Breslow and Bloom. Here's one: both have Yale degrees, but their majors veer in the majors.

 

Chaim's study of the Classics -- according to Yale's program description -- gave him "enormous potential for the pursuit of interdisciplinary interests." Thus, the Red Sox' nickname during his charge as Interest Kings.

 

Craig's study of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry allowed him to "understand life processes in terms of organic and physical chemistry." Study.com notes an example of the latter: "The batteries in our vehicle use the principle of electrochemistry." In Fenway Park, the batteries on our diamond combine principles of intradisciplinary clubhouse chemistry, dugout chemistry and bullpen chemistry...

 

... so, at least there's hope for a new and improved pitching culture (not quite a new pitch, but maybe some new pitchers can teach old dogs how to throw a sweeper -- or maybe they already throw it, but call it something else).

[Bellhorn04]

Someone asked if there really was any difference between Breslow and Bloom. Here's one: both have Yale degrees, but their majors veer in the majors.

 

Chaim's study of the Classics -- according to Yale's program description -- gave him "enormous potential for the pursuit of interdisciplinary interests." Thus, the Red Sox' nickname during his charge as Interest Kings.

 

Craig's study of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry allowed him to "understand life processes in terms of organic and physical chemistry." Study.com notes an example of the latter: "The batteries in our vehicle use the principle of electrochemistry." In Fenway Park, the batteries on our diamond combine principles of intradisciplinary clubhouse chemistry, dugout chemistry and bullpen chemistry...

 

... so, at least there's hope for a new and improved pitching culture (not quite a new pitch, but maybe some new pitchers can teach old dogs how to throw a sweeper -- or maybe they already throw it, but call it something else).

 

It's actually scary how many similarities there are between the two, right down to the initials. The only noticeable difference is that Breslow played baseball.

[moonslav59]

Luzardo is drawing trade interest, according to MLBTR.

 

I mentioned garrett and Luzardo, earlier. I like the years of control, but I doubt Mayer and second tier prospects can get it done.

 

They will want 2 from Bello, Mayer, Anthony or Teel.

 

[mvp 78]

The failed trade talks with the Mariners leaked out.

 

Probably from the dastardly Mariners.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

It's actually scary how many similarities there are between the two, right down to the initials. The only noticeable difference is that Breslow played baseball.

 

... 2. in the big leagues, 3. for 12 years, 4. five seasons for the Red Sox, 5. won a World Series ring, 6. as a pitcher

 

(see how much of an optimist I am... that there will be a difference in Boston between CBOs... so far)

[notin]

That would most likely have to be a trade. I don't think Merrifield really fits that bill.

 

Brandon Drury?

[notin]

It's actually scary how many similarities there are between the two, right down to the initials. The only noticeable difference is that Breslow played baseball.

 

Besides the initials (which they share with Carlos Baerga, Carol Burnett, and Crème Brûlée) and Yale, what are these “scary differences”?

[moonslav59]

BTV says Mayer and Duran for Luzardo is an overpay, but I doubt it gets the job done.

 

A Mayer+ Crawford for Luzardo deal looks about even, but I think the Marlins hang up on that offer.

 

Would this get it done?

 

Mayer, Crawford and Wikelman for Luzardo

 

I'm not sure I'd give Mayer, Teel and Wikelman.

 

I'd say not to Mayer & Anthony or Anthony & Teel.

[mvp 78]

Brandon Drury?

 

Drury is fine. He's a trade target maybe?

[mvp 78]

Besides the initials (which they share with Carlos Baerga, Carol Burnett, and Crème Brûlée) and Yale, what are these “scary differences”?

 

Lived in the same suburb too!

[mvp 78]

BTV says Mayer and Duran for Luzardo is an overpay, but I doubt it gets the job done.

 

A Mayer+ Crawford for Luzardo deal looks about even, but I think the Marlins hang up on that offer.

 

Would this get it done?

 

Mayer, Crawford and Wikelman for Luzardo

 

I'm not sure I'd give Mayer, Teel and Wikelman.

 

I'd say not to Mayer & Anthony or Anthony & Teel.

 

I wouldn't trade Teel or Anthony in a package for either pitchers.

[moonslav59]

I wouldn't trade Teel or Anthony in a package for either pitchers.

 

Would you give Mayer, Crawford & Wikelman?

 

Mayer & Duran?

 

Mayer, Rafeala & Wikelman

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Besides the initials (which they share with Carlos Baerga, Carol Burnett, and Crème Brûlée) and Yale, what are these “scary differences”?

 

You mean, so far? Uh... won't outbid other clubs for really good pitchers... won't trade top prospects for anyone?

 

Just typing those phrases made the hair I don't have on my neck stand up.

[Bellhorn04]

Besides the initials (which they share with Carlos Baerga, Carol Burnett, and Crème Brûlée) and Yale, what are these “scary differences”?

 

Similarities, that is.

 

Both were hired as Red Sox CBO's with no prior experience.

Both are allegedly pitching savants.

Peter Abraham says Breslow talks exactly like Bloom.

[mvp 78]

Would you give Mayer, Crawford & Wikelman?

 

Mayer & Duran?

 

Mayer, Rafeala & Wikelman

 

Why are you overpaying so much?

[notin]

You mean, so far? Uh... won't outbid other clubs for really good pitchers... won't trade top prospects for anyone?

 

Just typing those phrases made the hair I don't have on my neck stand up.

 

Carlos Baerga has never done any of those things either. Carol Burnett? Jury is still out…

[notin]

Drury is fine. He's a trade target maybe?

 

That’d be the only way to get him. Assuming no kidnapping…

[Bellhorn04]

Carlos Baerga has never done any of those things either. Carol Burnett? Jury is still out…

 

Carol Burnett took down Saul Goodman. She's a badass.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Carlos Baerga has never done any of those things either. Carol Burnett? Jury is still out…

 

Charlie Brown was a pitcher, too. And he dogged up to sign Snoopy to a lifetime contract to stay with the Peanuts gang, when Disney targeted him as a Pluto upgrade.

 

Maybe the Beagle didn't play shortstop his entire career... but he could still retrieve longballs in the gap, after moving to centerfield (like a bird who also made the bigs in his teens, Robin Yount).

[moonslav59]

So, reports out that we offered Yamo $300M.

 

I think that makes us a top 3 choice.

[moonslav59]

I hope Yamamoto did not want the secrecy Ohtani demanded, and some fool on the Sox leaked the offer amount.

 

As far as I know, no other team released an offer amount.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

I hope Yamamoto did not want the secrecy Ohtani demanded, and some fool on the Sox leaked the offer amount.

 

As far as I know, no other team released an offer amount.

 

I hope the Sox didn't leak that info for us, so they could emoji shrugged shoulders when he goes to NY

[notin]

Glasnow’s LAD extension - 5 years $136.5mill.

 

That’s a lot of years for a pitcher with 330 IP since 2018…

[moonslav59]

I hope the Sox didn't leak that info for us, so they could emoji shrugged shoulders when he goes to NY

 

I was thinking the same thing. One more "We came so close!"

 

I'm not falling for it, again. We better get some real quality talent, somehow, of I'll be riding the Sham Wagon for another year, at least.

[moonslav59]

Glasnow’s LAD extension - 5 years $136.5mill.

 

That’s a lot of years for a pitcher with 330 IP since 2018…

 

They must like him more than Imanaga, although they may sign him, too.

[Hugh2]

Jim Bowden now reporting both the Red Sox and Giants have offers over $300 and both are making a strong push for Yamamoto

[moonslav59]

Jim Bowden now reporting both the Red Sox and Giants have offers over $300 and both are making a strong push for Yamamoto

 

Is Cohen waiting in the wings to offer $5M more than the top offer between SFG & BOS?

 

Does this mean NYY are out?

[Hugh2]

Is Cohen waiting in the wings to offer $5M more than the top offer between SFG & BOS?

 

Does this mean NYY are out?

 

Your guess is as good as mine.

[notin]

Is Cohen waiting in the wings to offer $5M more than the top offer between SFG & BOS?

 

Does this mean NYY are out?

 

Yes. And no…