Pre Deadline REALITY CHECK

[southpaw777]

It’s more of a personal reality check I’m having today. I’m sure everyone is aware of this teams situation before this weekends very important trade deadline. So am I and this was what I’ve been thinking about.

What I’m referring to is the Sox injury situation for some pretty important players and how to handle this weekend. We have a bunch of holes to fill.

Crochet hasn’t thrown yet and even after a 6-8 week timetable, he will need full game rehab starts. That’s brings him into October even if he starts the program next weekend.

Anthony hasn’t taken one swing yet. The last I heard was it’ll probably be a few more weeks until that happens, then another few to fully rehab. So he’s likely done for the season since they will not take any chances with him.

Tolle/Bennett Ip limits. Bennett will be treated with caution seeing this is his first full year back from TJS. Tolle has a bit longer leash, but still has one. 
Sandoval is looking better back from a long vacation., I wonder how much is in the tank after two years off. I like what I see from him though.

We just got rid of an important starter, Early,  who will be returning soon for a now injured Curtis Mead who broke his wrist. He has the better news of the injured players on the IL because it should be a 6-8 week return in time for the playoffs if all goes well. But it’s a wrist so there probably won’t be a lot of power right off, so there’s that.

Story had an 8-12 week timetable which puts him at the end of September on the later side or end of August at the earliest. As of this postI doubt he’s much of a factor this year. 
 

So those are the major injuries we have going on right now. Do we sell the farm to keep up with the other teams? Can we get away with plugging in Arias and finding another starter and a bullpen arm? Maybe use some prospects for a couple starts? Eyanson?
I understand I was caught up in selling the farm for a ring, but we have a bunch of real holes to fill. Reality set in.

we would still have the black holes at catcher 2b and LF to fill…that’s still a lot of holes to fill. There’s a bunch of guys on the market that are requiring a hefty price. As always your system could take a major hit. And that’s ok if done right.

all I’m saying is that if we sell the farm, we better get guys with years of control in case we don’t win it all this year so it wasn't all for nothing. Ill send as much good mojo Breslows way this weekend…

[moonslav59]

 Nice post.

I think the possible return of Anthony makes LF a slot we don't touch. Jones & Yoshida as the 4th/5th OF'er is a bit scary.

To me, we will probably get a Catcher or SS (not both) and a pitcher.

If we fill all 3 slots, 2 might be rentals.

[Old Red]

3 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

 Nice post.

I think the possible return of Anthony makes LF a slot we don't touch. Jones & Yoshida as the 4th/5th OF'er is a bit scary.

To me, we will probably get a Catcher or SS (not both) and a pitcher.

If we fill all 3 slots, 2 might be rentals.

You want to wait for little a to show up, and make a contribution? If you can get a OF now go, and do it. They are not got stop the games until little a returns.🙈

[Old Red]

2 hours ago, southpaw777 said:

It’s more of a personal reality check I’m having today. I’m sure everyone is aware of this teams situation before this weekends very important trade deadline. So am I and this was what I’ve been thinking about.

What I’m referring to is the Sox injury situation for some pretty important players and how to handle this weekend. We have a bunch of holes to fill.

Crochet hasn’t thrown yet and even after a 6-8 week timetable, he will need full game rehab starts. That’s brings him into October even if he starts the program next weekend.

Anthony hasn’t taken one swing yet. The last I heard was it’ll probably be a few more weeks until that happens, then another few to fully rehab. So he’s likely done for the season since they will not take any chances with him.

Tolle/Bennett Ip limits. Bennett will be treated with caution seeing this is his first full year back from TJS. Tolle has a bit longer leash, but still has one. 
Sandoval is looking better back from a long vacation., I wonder how much is in the tank after two years off. I like what I see from him though.

We just got rid of an important starter, Early,  who will be returning soon for a now injured Curtis Mead who broke his wrist. He has the better news of the injured players on the IL because it should be a 6-8 week return in time for the playoffs if all goes well. But it’s a wrist so there probably won’t be a lot of power right off, so there’s that.

Story had an 8-12 week timetable which puts him at the end of September on the later side or end of August at the earliest. As of this postI doubt he’s much of a factor this year. 
 

So those are the major injuries we have going on right now. Do we sell the farm to keep up with the other teams? Can we get away with plugging in Arias and finding another starter and a bullpen arm? Maybe use some prospects for a couple starts? Eyanson?
I understand I was caught up in selling the farm for a ring, but we have a bunch of real holes to fill. Reality set in.

we would still have the black holes at catcher 2b and LF to fill…that’s still a lot of holes to fill. There’s a bunch of guys on the market that are requiring a hefty price. As always your system could take a major hit. And that’s ok if done right.

all I’m saying is that if we sell the farm, we better get guys with years of control in case we don’t win it all this year so it wasn't all for nothing. Ill send as much good mojo Breslows way this weekend…

There may never be an easier time than this year where the league is so weak, and wide open if that changes anything, but as I always say you owe it to to those players in the dugout to go for it more than not.

[JoeBrady]

I'm not expecting much.

• Duran/Jones is just good enough, though I wouldn't object to adding Adell.
• I'm not crazy about switching catchers and disrupting a high-performing staff.
• I prefer Arias over paying big for a long-term SS.
• We have 8 RPs going good.
• Rotation innings could be a problem.