I just don't believe it even looks like he wouldn't have signed here. A lot of people say that, but that's their personal bias IMO. Sox cut off the negotiation. What was Mookie supposed to do?
Bloom didn't draft or develop pitching very well. Bloom did a good job building up a stock pile of guys, but not many notable pitchers.
Breslow acquired 3 of the top 5 pitching prospects (per SoxProspects).
They offer 300, he counters for 400. He ends up signing for 360. But it looks like he would have never signed for that with the Sox! How? Sox never countered! Saying he wasn't going to sign here is just running interference for Henry IMO.
It depends on Casas' outlook and the continued suckitude of the guys they bring in like Smith and Cooper. He's still a platoon bat with a long swing. Maybe it could work? Hard to say if they want to give it a shot. He's still hitting really low in the order whenever I watch.
Some people believe trade suggestions are actually trade predictions and that they shouldn't do it anymore. IDK. I thought I was being called out for being the posting police and telling people what not to post about.