Alonso to Orioles!

[mvp 78]

2 hours ago, drewski6 said:

They were trying to force in what they thought would be a dangerous righty bat.  If KC is mashing in AAA, and there is no vacancies in OF or DH, boy are y'all in for a surprise.  Cuz its gonna be him or Cedanne in the infield (in that hypothetical)

They are NOT putting him back at 2b. No chance. If he comes back, it's as a bench OFer first.

[mvp 78]

2 hours ago, drewski6 said:

If its June and the best 8 hitters include Duran, Abeu, Roman, Cedanne, KC somebody is playing infield.

KC would be a platoon for Abreu. 

[drewski6]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

They are NOT putting him back at 2b. No chance. If he comes back, it's as a bench OFer first.

Which one?

[drewski6]

I assume you mean KC, Im not even close to confident saying that he'll never play infield again.  Guys move around a lot. I think they'll view him as an OF going forward, but it wouldnt take that much to shift plans again.

They'll play their best 9 hitters, and they wont force a guy into a weakside platoon who can hit righties before they live with questionable defense.

I dont think its likely KC plays IF in 2016 primarily, but I think its likely that KC plays some infield (and more than you want) between 2026 and 2030, Cedanne too.  Cuz dudes are moving around a lot. And there will be injuries/days-off/unforeseen guys will emerge

If moving KC around defensively ruined KC, then KC ruined himself.  If KCs bat is good, theyll find a spot for him, and theyll try in the OF, but they wont put him on the bench over playing him in the inf if the bat plays.

They will not sacrifice the offense for the defense, becaus they are not boomers.

[drewski6]

Top 9 bats, figure it out.

[drewski6]

I think the chances that KC plays a little catcher at some point in his career is higher than the chance that he plays exclusively outfield the rest of his career.  I think they use to see him as an IF/OF guy and now they see him as an OF/IF guy. And thats not 100% fair, because I do think theyll try to avoid playing him in inf, but no hard/fast rigid rules like "never again"

Cora isnt the stiff

[drewski6]

Guys will continue to move around defensively a lot.  They arent going to start managing like theyre stuck in a time warp.  Its 2026, versatility is in.

[mvp 78]

1 hour ago, drewski6 said:

Which one?

KC is the bench bat. 

[drewski6]

1 minute ago, mvp 78 said:

KC is the bench bat. 

If hes still going oppo, we dont have to worry about him focing his way into the conversation, haha.

You into willson contreras? Hes the hot rumor , it looks like. 

[mvp 78]

22 minutes ago, drewski6 said:

If hes still going oppo, we dont have to worry about him focing his way into the conversation, haha.

You into willson contreras? Hes the hot rumor , it looks like. 

He's ok... I'd rather have Rhys Hoskins in BOS TBH. Less money so they can spend elsewhere and the dude is a dead pull hitter. 

[Jean-Sébastien Blouin]

Why hasn't the CEO signed anyone to improve the team? I'm starting to think he's taking his time.

[notin]

On 12/12/2025 at 8:26 AM, drewski6 said:

They were trying to force in what they thought would be a dangerous righty bat.  If KC is mashing in AAA, and there is no vacancies in OF or DH, boy are y'all in for a surprise.  Cuz its gonna be him or Cedanne in the infield (in that hypothetical)

Jim?  Jim Hendry? Is that really you?

I didn’t know the former Cubs’ General Manager and his “give me 8 bats and we’ll sort out the positions later” attitude posted on this site…

[notin]

On 12/19/2025 at 6:08 PM, Jean-Sébastien Blouin said:

Why hasn't the CEO signed anyone to improve the team? I'm starting to think he's taking his time.

I will confirm for you - he is definitely taking his time…

[JoeBrady]

1 hour ago, notin said:

“give me 8 bats and we’ll sort out the positions later” attitude posted on this site…

I remember when some Red Sox fans wanted to move Pedey to SS, Youk to 2nd, and start Papi at 1st.

[moonslav59]

On 12/12/2025 at 10:56 AM, mvp 78 said:

KC would be a platoon for Abreu. 

Yes. Maybe as a DH.

[Behindenemylines]

On 12/21/2025 at 3:12 PM, moonslav59 said:

Yes. Maybe as a DH.

If KC starts the year in Boston (not traded) he could get Refsynder ABs. An when (not if) injuries hit his versatility will come into play. It works if he is hitting because right now he isn't a plus defender anywhere. The Sox have made an investment and are not going to leave him at AAA all summer. 

[moonslav59]

36 minutes ago, Behindenemylines said:

If KC starts the year in Boston (not traded) he could get Refsynder ABs. An when (not if) injuries hit his versatility will come into play. It works if he is hitting because right now he isn't a plus defender anywhere. The Sox have made an investment and are not going to leave him at AAA all summer. 

Agreed, but a short-side platoon at DH or OF is not ideal, either. He should play FT, but he has to show he can before we trade away someone to make room for him.

Right now, his best spot looks to be DH or LF, and we already have 4 OF'ers and an $18M a year DH, as well as Casas without another position.

Something has to give. Even if we trade an OF'er, we still have 3 FT'ers. Maybe KC can platoon with Abreu, Duran and/or Masa/Casas, but that's just starting about 30% of all games. If he can prove he can hit, maybe we trade him of someone else to make room for him.

[Behindenemylines]

On 12/26/2025 at 3:46 PM, moonslav59 said:

Agreed, but a short-side platoon at DH or OF is not ideal, either. He should play FT, but he has to show he can before we trade away someone to make room for him.

Right now, his best spot looks to be DH or LF, and we already have 4 OF'ers and an $18M a year DH, as well as Casas without another position.

Something has to give. Even if we trade an OF'er, we still have 3 FT'ers. Maybe KC can platoon with Abreu, Duran and/or Masa/Casas, but that's just starting about 30% of all games. If he can prove he can hit, maybe we trade him of someone else to make room for him.

KC and Casis are the wildcards for the Sox in 2026. Heading into spring training we don't know how ready they will be able help the Sox. If both are able to help then maybe a trade could happen. Right now it wouldn't surprise me if they both start the year at AAA. But neither are going to be there all summer.

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, Behindenemylines said:

KC and Casis are the wildcards for the Sox in 2026. Heading into spring training we don't know how ready they will be able help the Sox. If both are able to help then maybe a trade could happen. Right now it wouldn't surprise me if they both start the year at AAA. But neither are going to be there all summer.

Either or both could have great or even monster seasons. Both could also never earn a promotion in 2026.

To a larger extent, Mayer is a wild card, because he will likely be handed a starting position on opening day.