A Realistic Look at the 2026 Red Sox: Part I

[UtahSox]

6 minutes ago, Hugh2 said:

I dont' think 2027 is a lost season, but I think it's very very likely they're going to miss games. 

Inevitably, I’m sure every front office is using it to their advantage. If you’re trying to get a guy who is signed through 2027, you’re telling the team you don’t think they’re gonna play in 2027. Conversely, if you’re selling a guy under contract through 2027 you’re telling the buying team you think there will be a full season in 27

[moonslav59]

4 minutes ago, UtahSox said:

Well maybe that’s why I liked those deals so much? Ha

LOL. One never knows what other GMs want, need and like.

[UtahSox]

11 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

LOL. One never knows what other GMs want, need and like.

If this is the case BTV is do off right now. 

[UtahSox]

Could you make a case for O’Neil Cruz? Savant analysis is superstar status, but for whatever reason it’s not working in Pittsburgh… BTV has him at 21.4 surplus I view him closer to 70 Surplus but he would be a giant LH bat we severely need. 

[moonslav59]

2025-2026 DRS

Abrams (-10) is the worst of SS's being talked about. OAA (-17), too. He's worse than Story.

Bogey (-7 DRA/ +13 OAA) and Adames (-1 DRS/ -7 OAA) are also bad.

-1 Lindor (+8 OAA)

+1 Pena (+5 OAA)

+2 IKF in way less innings

+14 Lopez (+8 OAA)

+15 Neto (-16 OAA)

[moonslav59]

18 minutes ago, UtahSox said:

If this is the case BTV is do off right now. 

BTV has your trade as 52.5 to MIA and 37.9 to BOS.

They accept the trade as a moderate overpay.

[mvp 78]

18 minutes ago, UtahSox said:

Could you make a case for O’Neil Cruz? Savant analysis is superstar status, but for whatever reason it’s not working in Pittsburgh… BTV has him at 21.4 surplus I view him closer to 70 Surplus but he would be a giant LH bat we severely need. 

LHB with pull power who probably needs to play LF. Big hole in his swing. He's probably not a 70 surplus guy considering he arb raises he's about to get. 

[moonslav59]

I'm thinking a LH'd power bat would be better than a RHB. Ideally the LHB would be the type that goes oppo often.

[Old Red]

8 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

I'm thinking a LH'd power bat would be better than a RHB. Ideally the LHB would be the type that goes oppo often.

Who cares as long as they’re productive.🙈

[mvp 78]

12 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

I'm thinking a LH'd power bat would be better than a RHB. Ideally the LHB would be the type that goes oppo often.

I would agree with this line of thinking. 

[mvp 78]

5 minutes ago, Old Red said:

Who cares as long as they’re productive.🙈

Because they'd be MORE productive at Fenway if they could go OPPO. 

[moonslav59]

3 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Because they'd be MORE productive at Fenway if they could go OPPO. 

Most productive batters go oppo.

[Old Red]

38 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Because they'd be MORE productive at Fenway if they could go OPPO. 

More productive then if they were a RHB pull hitter?