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Rosario is a good player. He is a better hitter than Benintendi. Move Beni to CF. The Red Sox have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, Morosi tweets.The Twins non-tendered Rosario on Wednesday as opposed to paying him in the $8.6MM to $12.9MM range in arbitration. The power-hitting Rosario would join Alex Verdugo to form Boston’s tandem of corner outfielders.

Take a shot! https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/red-sox-interested-in-corey-kluber.html

[h=1]Red Sox Interested In J.A. Happ[/h]By Connor Byrne | November 23, 2020 at 10:01pm CDT The Red Sox are showing interest in free-agent left-hander J.A. Happ, Jon Morosi of MLB Networktweets. They join the Angels, Rangers and Blue Jays as teams known to be eyeing Happ early this offseason.

During the summer, the Red Sox discussed a trade for Kris Bryant. Interesting. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/red-sox-cubs-discussed-kris-bryant-trade-over-summer.html

I think Mookie would have tested the FA market had it not been for COVID. I think the financial uncertainty resulting for the sport made him jump at the big money on the table. I think the financial impact of COVID will have a profound effect on this years FA market. Normally, big names start to come of the board by Turkey Day. I think the market will not develop until after the New Year. As it looks right now, there is an excellent chance that they will be playing to empty or mostly empty stadiums at the start of the season.

So far he has cost himself $36 million for these suspensions plus the enduring damage to his name and reputation. He’s a real knucklehead, but Mets fans should write him a Thank You card, because the new owner will have an additional $20.5 million.

I can’t argue with that.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ [h=1]Robinson Cano Receives 162-Game PED Suspension[/h]By Steve Adams | November 18, 2020 at 2:33pm CDT Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports (via Twitter). The league confirmed minutes after Passan’s report that Cano has tested positive for Stanozolol. Because this is Cano’s second PED ban — he also tested positive with the Mariners back in 2018 — he’ll be suspended for 162 games. Cano will spend the 2021 season on the restricted list and will not earn any of his $24MM salary ($3.75MM of which was to be paid by the Mariners). Presumably, if the 2021 season is shortened at all due to the ongoing pandemic, Cano’s suspension would carry over into the 2022 campaign. He’s still signed through 2023 at that same $24MM annual rate under the terms of the 10-year, $240MM deal he signed in Seattle back in December 2013. The pair of PED suspensions will unquestionably sully what otherwise looked like a potential Hall of Fame career. Cano, an eight-time All-Star, has taken home five Silver Slugger Awards, two Gold Gloves and posted a superlative .303/.352/.492 batting line with 334 home runs, 571 doubles, 33 triples, 1257 runs scored an 1303 runs driven in. He’s also racked up 2624 career hits, which would’ve given him a chance at cracking the illustrious 3000-hit barrier were it not for this latest suspension. He’ll still technically have an outside chance, but a pair of 188-hit seasons at ages 39 and 40 don’t seem likely. The 38-year-old struggled through a dismal 2019 season in Queens, hitting just .256/.307/.428 in a season that will be remembered for the juiced ball and record levels of offense throughout the league. Cano put together what looked to be a a terrific bounceback effort in 2020 with a .316/.352/.544 slash in 182 plate appearances, although this latest PED revelation obviously tarnishes the legitimacy of that production. That strong showing notwithstanding, Cano’s suspension will work to the Mets’ benefit from a roster construction standpoint. Incoming owner Steve Cohen was already expected to be among the game’s most aggressive owners in an offseason where most clubs will be looking to recoup lost revenues. Cano’s suspension not only opens up $20.25MM of unexpected payroll space in 2021 but also paves a clearer path for the Mets to put Jeff McNeil back at second base if they see fit. That makes for a cleaner alignment of J.D. Davis at the hot corner with a possible outfield alignment of Dominic Smith in left, Brandon Nimmo in center and Michael Conforto in right. Of course, given the aforementioned spending capabilities the Mets possess under Cohen, it’s quite likely that the current alignment will be altered by offseason additions, be they via the free-agent market or trade market. Already, the Mets have been listed as a potential suitor for top free agents such as Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto, George Springer, DJ LeMahieu and Marcell Ozuna. Similarly, they’ve been suggested as a speculative trade partner for the Mets when they inevitably move Francisco Lindorthis winter. The additional payroll capacity only strengthens their ability to pursue such upgrades.

Hire him! https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/theo-epstein-steps-down-as-cubs-president.html

Chavis reminds me of Dan Uggla. He might stick around for a few years and put up some good power numbers while striking out like crazy. I don't know if he is overrated, because I don't think anyone has a high opinion of him. Duran has elite speed. He has good power, but watching him in BP in February it looks like he tries to pull everything and there might be some holes in his swing that need fixing.

80% Bloom 20% Injury

Yes, I was. That was a team badly in need of fundamentals, but they were the wrong team for Bobby V. He is an authoritarian and they were an overpaid entitled bunch.

Will he be switching to steel garbage cans or will he use loud tongue clicks?

Oh, be honest. You are suffering from pandemic burnout and would love to catch a game with anyone. LOL!!

The Red Sox popularity has cratered. People had no interest in the team from Day 1, before it was evident that they were a last place team. They should generate some interest by managing the team by interactive texts. The stadium fans control the action for 7 of the 9 innings and the TV audience gets 2 innings. It can all be done through the Ballpark App.

And you are still right about it.

Start printing playoff tickets.

Agreed. Bobby V knew that he wasn't a starter, and offered him a chance to go back to the pen, but he was insistent on starting and he crashed and burned physically and mentally.

Watching a LaRussa managed game will no longer be as painful with the 3 batter limit rule.

I didn't say he was good, but he did beat the Red Sox.

Douche Bag Machado ended his career.

An organization head for more failure.

At least Davis could pitch.

Buh Bye. He stinks. Nothing personal. Probably a good guy. But he stinks. He's a good fit for a 4th place team.

An intimidating force. R.I.P. Bob Gibson. Hopefully, in his field of dreams he is engaged in one of his under 2 hour duels with Tom Terrific.