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[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

2 hours ago, notin said:

I think the issue wuth Casas will be that he might get $3-4mill in arbitration and take up a valuable 40 man roster spot.

He probably gets non-tendered and the Sox try to re-sign him to a minor league deal.  He might accept it, too, since it’s pretty unlikely anyone signs him to a major league deal…

The only major league team that would offer Casas a deal is a team that wants to give it's medical team someone to practice on.

[moonslav59]

3 hours ago, notin said:

Romy and Casas are both legitimate non-tender candidates…

And both could hold very important roles on the 2027 team, if healthy.

I'm not ready to write off a career .800 hitter with 30 Hrs per 650 (Casas) nor a top 13 batter vs LHPs since 2024 (Romy.)

BTW, it would not shock me, if we can't sign Duran before arb, we non tender him.

[moonslav59]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

The only major league team that would offer Casas a deal is a team that wants to give it's medical team someone to practice on.

Casas still has options left, so IMO several teams could and would park him on their 40, including the Sox. He just kept him all 2026- knowing we was toast..

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, vegasbob said:

Casas might need a need a new roster exemp category called the MUP list. Mentally unable to perform

His injuries have been legit, but hurting yourself running to 1B or just swinging a bat makes one wonder....