Boston Red Sox 2026 Win Total

[mvp 78]

Just now, drewski6 said:

I recall a few people glad he opted out, I dont feel like going and searching.

The only player that would have been good to opt out is Story. It forces the Sox into a better defensive lineup by moving Mayer to SS. I don't believe anyone thought Bregman was staying for a second season.

[notin]

Just now, mvp 78 said:

The only player that would have been good to opt out is Story. It forces the Sox into a better defensive lineup by moving Mayer to SS. I don't believe anyone thought Bregman was staying for a second season.

I did.  I figured one more year at $40mill greatly reduces what his next deal needs to be, plus he wasn’t coming off a good year and there was no better ballpark for his pillow contract than Fenway..

[drewski6]

3 minutes ago, notin said:

I did.  I figured one more year at $40mill greatly reduces what his next deal needs to be, plus he wasn’t coming off a good year and there was no better ballpark for his pillow contract than Fenway..

I expected them to resign him to a similar contract he had signed the year before.  Not sure if that counts towards what MVP was saying.  I think everyone expected he would be here this year, even Breslow after Bregman told him he wouldnt be.  

This happened to me once.  I quit a job and nobody believed me.

[notin]

Just now, drewski6 said:

I expected them to resign him to a similar contract he had signed the year before.  Not sure if that counts towards what MVP was saying.  I think everyone expected he would be here this year, even Breslow after Bregman told him he wouldnt be.  

This happened to me once.  I quit a job and nobody believed me.

I believed you.  Except the part about the Cubs’ offer.  I still have doubts about that…

[mvp 78]

1 minute ago, drewski6 said:

I expected them to resign him to a similar contract he had signed the year before.  Not sure if that counts towards what MVP was saying.  I think everyone expected he would be here this year, even Breslow after Bregman told him he wouldnt be.  

This happened to me once.  I quit a job and nobody believed me.

I thought he'd opt out and re-sign. I think the Red Sox thought that as well. We were both wrong. 😵

[drewski6]

8 minutes ago, notin said:

I believed you.  Except the part about the Cubs’ offer.  I still have doubts about that…

This took me a couple secs to piece together (little slower this morning, havent slept well this week) - but Im glad I put in said seconds and connected it.

[drewski6]

9 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

I thought he'd opt out and re-sign. I think the Red Sox thought that as well. We were both wrong. 😵

I agree, I didnt expect him to stay a second year on that offer.  Thats kind of an example of (slight) homerism. Fans expecting him to stick around on that deal.  ONe of my buddies did.  

He doubled his guaranteed money! (80 remaining vs 175 on new contract). Of course he was always going to.

[mvp 78]

24 minutes ago, drewski6 said:

I agree, I didnt expect him to stay a second year on that offer.  Thats kind of an example of (slight) homerism. Fans expecting him to stick around on that deal.  ONe of my buddies did.  

He doubled his guaranteed money! (80 remaining vs 175 on new contract). Of course he was always going to.

Anyone upset that he didn't take less to stay here with the Sox is homerism. I haven't seen much of that around here at all. I think everyone sees that the Cubs offer is better. 

[FredLynn]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

That's a post? 

Who was happy he opted out? I think it was expected he'd opt out. 

I was happy he opted out, given the injury history and the way he finished the season. I was hoping for an upgrade which never came.

[Old Red]

54 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

The only player that would have been good to opt out is Story. It forces the Sox into a better defensive lineup by moving Mayer to SS. I don't believe anyone thought Bregman was staying for a second season.

I think right now the Red Sox are better off that Story didn’t opt out, and will be the SS. Mayer hasn’t proven he’s an everyday player yet let alone an everyday SS where he didn’t even play many games at last year.

[JoeBrady]

58 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

The only player that would have been good to opt out is Story. It forces the Sox into a better defensive lineup by moving Mayer to SS. I don't believe anyone thought Bregman was staying for a second season.

I have no problem with Story staying.  Outside of the arm injury, his other injuries were non-recurring, and he's been outstanding when healthy (4.0/162).

[JoeBrady]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

I don't believe anyone thought Bregman was staying for a second season.

This was always the problem with the signing.  Two draft picks, and the only way he stays is if he goes bad.

[JoeBrady]

16 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Anyone upset that he didn't take less to stay here with the Sox is homerism. I haven't seen much of that around here at all. I think everyone sees that the Cubs offer is better. 

I see no issues.  We got him because we made him a better offer, and lost him because the Cubs made him a better offer.  And then replaced him with Suarez & Durbin & IKF.

[drewski6]

2 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

This was always the problem with the signing.  Two draft picks, and the only way he stays is if he goes bad.

Yes , and thats no small if.  Im glad we did it because I was very glad at the time and dont want to be a hindsight revisionist.  But I agree kind of a steep price for a contract with more downside than upside.

[mvp 78]

22 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

This was always the problem with the signing.  Two draft picks, and the only way he stays is if he goes bad.

Two draft picks and the fallout from Devers. 🫠

[mvp 78]

24 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

I have no problem with Story staying.  Outside of the arm injury, his other injuries were non-recurring, and he's been outstanding when healthy (4.0/162).

It's not a problem that he stayed. It just would have provided some financial flexibility if he left and he probably isn't worth the contract going forward. He's fine at SS for now, but I think Bres is just holding his nose for now until he has to make a decision there. 

[JoeBrady]

19 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Two draft picks and the fallout from Devers. 🫠

Only if one thinks dumping Devers was an issue.  Messy, but a good ending IMHO.

[JoeBrady]

20 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

but I think Bres is just holding his nose for now until he has to make a decision there. 

He has a net $20M option in 2028.  He might be staying unless we're sure Arias is ready.

[mvp 78]

23 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

He has a net $20M option in 2028.  He might be staying unless we're sure Arias is ready.

They are not keeping him in '28. 

[UtahSox]

1 hour ago, Old Red said:

I think right now the Red Sox are better off that Story didn’t opt out, and will be the SS. Mayer hasn’t proven he’s an everyday player yet let alone an everyday SS where he didn’t even play many games at last year.

I have this heavy pit in my stomach, that we made a mistake not trading for K Marte….. Mayer + Tolle looks like it would be worth it to me.
Admittedly I’ve never been a big MM guy, I hope I have to eat my words, but I find it interesting. Cora decided to make it public that he has nothing guaranteed and has to work hard this early in camp. It’s almost like he’s having to motivate him. Couple that with the fact, he hasn’t been healthy for an extended period of time in a few years. I don’t know man I sure wish we had Marte lining up at second base. Durbin @ 3rd and Ranger Suarez as SP2. 

[drewski6]

2 hours ago, mvp 78 said:

It's not a problem that he stayed. It just would have provided some financial flexibility if he left and he probably isn't worth the contract going forward. He's fine at SS for now, but I think Bres is just holding his nose for now until he has to make a decision there. 

He is worth the contract going forward due to the steep increase teams are paying for short term, but he wont ever be worth the contract overall, unless he has a monster MVP season with a ship.

Hes a professional, hes likeable.  Hes our best hitting infielder who is not a first baseman.

23.5 is like Gleybar Torres AAV money.

[drewski6]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

They are not keeping him in '28. 

Hater!

[drewski6]

Gun to my head: Mayer (at his contract) vs Story (at his contract) one must be traded for a bag of pretzels coming back....Im keeping STory, shipping Mayer

[drewski6]

Heres my NTL (in order)
1. Crochet
2. Duran
3. Anthony
4. Story
5. Tolle
6. Chapman

[END LIST]
 

[drewski6]

1 minute ago, drewski6 said:

Heres my NTL (in order)
1. Crochet
2. Duran
3. Anthony
4. Story
5. Tolle
6. Chapman

[END LIST]
 

And Contreras. Hes on the list.

Honorable mentions: Abreu , Whitlock, Kutter Crawfish

Everyone else in org is on the "make me an offer" list

[mvp 78]

32 minutes ago, drewski6 said:

He is worth the contract going forward due to the steep increase teams are paying for short term, but he wont ever be worth the contract overall, unless he has a monster MVP season with a ship.

Hes a professional, hes likeable.  Hes our best hitting infielder who is not a first baseman.

23.5 is like Gleybar Torres AAV money.

Why did the Tigers give Torres a QO. Lead poisoning? 

[Kimmi]

23 hours ago, Old Red said:

I agree, but that’s Cora’s way with the younger guys.

You guys are probably right.  Mayer is the guy that Cora is going to want to platoon.

[Kimmi]

22 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

If Romy begins the year on the IL, maybe Mayer gets his chance at FT play on day 1.

To me, Romy is like Ref: he needs to start every game vs LH'd SP'ers. If Duran is at DH, I'd rather he platoon with Mayer at 2B. If Masa is at DH, maybe DH not 2B.

I don't know what the status of Romy's injury is, but perhaps Cora would prefer that Romy DH instead of playing the field when he first returns.  I agree, Romy needs to start every game against LH starting pitching.  

[Kimmi]

22 hours ago, JoeBrady said:

Look at Cincy.  20% when they made the playoffs, and had 85 Py wins instead of 83.  If Burns lives up to his reputation, they can win that division.

I have always liked the Reds, and like them even more after they brought in Francona to manage.  Burns will be exciting to follow.  Elly is another one that will be exciting to follow.  I'm not sure that they have enough to win the division, but the playoffs are certainly not out of the question for them.  And they do have the Francona Factor.

[Kimmi]

20 hours ago, moonslav59 said:

They have us above TOR, which I agree with.

The AL has 6 teams at 55% or greater, while the NL has 5 teams at greater than 43%, Major difference, there. (NL has 5 at 62.6% or more.)

Colorado has a 0.2% chance, LOL.

I think the Yankees will win the division, followed by the Red Sox, though the Jays will give us a run for 2nd place.  Obviously, these things often don't turn out as expected.  Maybe the Red Sox will run away with the division.  😁