Why were they still a top 10 MLB team in attendance? Why was their overall ranking similar to 2018 when the team was amazing? Does winning matter or no? Why is attendance down across MLB?
Fukudome's k/bb rate was similar when he got to MLB. If Yoshida can still bb more than he k's, that's going to provide a lot of value. Yoshida may only be a 10-15 HR guy, but that would still be ok in this league. The Sox big problem recently is not being patient at the plate. This goes towards fixing that.
They failed in 2022. 100%.
1. They ended the season with a terrible record.
2. They went over the luxury cap.
3. They offered QO to 2 guys that went to FA and others left for nothing.
4. If #2 doesn't happen, the return on #3 is MUCH better than what they will now get.
That's a failure IMO regardless of what happens going forward.
My guess is that they just don't want to pay for top end talent and just want to spread the money around. Maybe also don't want to be on the hook for really long contracts? I think that's the only justification. I'm not sure I necessarily agree with it though.
OPS includes Wacha's BABIP luck.
Wacha
Career: 298
2019: 313
2021: 312
2022: 260
Wonder where that 36 points came from???
Wacha was hit harder than Kluber. Higher barrel rate, higher EV and an xERA of 4.56.
They can miss the playoffs and have him keep his job. It just depends on if he's meeting JH's standards. We don't know if he's just following the script right now.
Sox wouldn't re-sign Mookie. They were blown out of the water with Xander. I don't see an indication that they'd re-sign Devers. There is no way they can go into this season with Devers as the 3b unless they have extended him. If he gets to the trade deadline, the return decreases. If he gets to FA, all they can get out of it is a comp pick (4th rounder if they are over the lux tax again, thanks Bloom). What a waste... They have to trade him.