Kimmi
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I have no problem with Henry being a billionaire. He's a businessman, he earned the money, good on him. That said, I do think he should spend enough on payroll to have a competitive team year in and year out. Where we disagree is whether he should be expected to go all out like the Dodgers. I would much rather see that money go to the everyday people. Cut ticket prices. Cut concession prices. Pay the stadium workers better wages.
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It's almost like I could have started this thread myself.
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Crochet is making peanuts in this day and age. Which is kind of my point about the outrageousness of these contracts.
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IMO, building and sustaining a strong farm system is the top priority in building winning teams. I get zero satisfaction from the Dodgers winning a championship from throwing the most money at available free agents. I could do that job.
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I stand by my opinion. You can have an equally great series without having a bunch of high-priced superstars.
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I feel bad for the Blue Jays, especially Hoffman. He is not to blame, but he's going to have a terrible taste in his mouth for the entire offseason. I think "randomness" and "crapshoot" were on full display during this series.
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I agree. I hate that the Dodgers won again, and I feel really bad for the Jays, but it was very entertaining baseball. Good stuff. It could have gone either way. I'm not sure I would have survived the nerves if I were a Dodgers or a Blue Jays fan.
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I would be okay with that. I'd prefer they keep revenue sharing and require that the owners use it for payroll, but I'd be okay with doing away with it.
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I know I'm asking and hoping for a lot. I also know that what I'm hoping for likely won't happen. I don't mind spending on shorter term contracts to improve the infield. But honestly, if it's a choice between going big or taking a chance on what we have, I'll take a chance on what we have. That said, I fully understand most people's position that we need to spend big on at least a couple of players. I don't agree with the philosophy, but I understand why people want that.
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The other teams should be required to spend that money on payroll. If they don't, they lose it.
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Again, I'm not condoning any of the owners being cheapskates. Any team that doesn't spend a minimum set amount on payroll should lose their revenue sharing. There is no reason for the Red Sox not to spend near the luxury tax limit every year. I just don't want to see any Soto-like contracts coming our way. IMO, the Dodgers are the team that started and perpetuated this recent ludicrousness in baseball contracts. I don't like the other teams signing monster contracts either. But yes, I blame the Dodgers. Also, how Shohei didn't even get so much as a slap on the wrist with his gambling interpreter, I have no clue.
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I'm with you on being good with our outfielders, catcher, and Story if he doesn't opt out. As far as the other infield positions, I am hoping for solid production from at least 2 out of Mayer, Campbell, and Casas. Wishful thinking maybe, but they are what keeps me from feeling the need to go large on a position player. I'd like Schwarber as a DH. I wouldn't go 4+ years for him, but maybe 3 years at a higher AAV.
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The Dodgers are ruining baseball.
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I get it. I think the FO should spend and be willing to exceed the luxury tax limit if the right deals come along. The only part I disagree with is going large and long on a player. My priority would be starting pitching over position players. If we added a #2 pitcher, I'd be okay with adding some solid veteran depth in position players and otherwise, going status quo.
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I don't necessarily agree that anything short of a championship will be a failure, but I don't disagree with the rest of your post. Our young players are largely unproven, so we really don't know what to expect from them. It wouldn't be a bad idea to add an established, veteran player or two. We need to at least improve our depth.
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Yes, I know he was really bad at 2B. Being young and athletic, though, I would hope that he could improve defensively. While I understand the value of versatility and being able to play multiple positions, Campbell is one that I think the Sox need to find a position for and leave him there to master it. I agree that his position might not be 2B. -
I admit that it's very risky relying on so many young players who are largely unknown. I'm hoping that Casas can remain healthy and provide some thump, along with the names that you mentioned. There are a lot of ifs, no doubt. Do I really expect the FO to remain status quo on position players? No, I don't, but I'm not sure how much of an upgrade new acquirees will provide over the core that we have unless we go big. You know how I feel about that.
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Red Sox Make First Move of Offseason, Sign Veteran Catcher
Kimmi replied to Nick John's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
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I really dislike the idea of giving up on Casas or Campbell. There's a reason that they were highly ranked prospects. Prospects don't always work out, obviously, but it's too soon to give up on either. I'd pencil Casas in as our starting first baseman, and maybe even pencil Campbell in as our starting second baseman. I know that I'm banking a lot on potential.
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The players have every right to go after as much money as they can get. I don't have to like it though.
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I would not offer Bregman a 4-year contract. I'm interested to see what he ends up getting because $40M a year is a LOT to turn down, despite it only being for 2 more years. My focus is still on starting pitching. I could survive going with the position players that we currently have, assuming good health.
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There's always figure skating and the upcoming winter Olympics. 🙃
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It's been too long without a baseball game. Bring on the World Series. At least there's a team I can root for this year, unlike last year's WS which was a nightmare scenario for me.
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I do not disagree with your thinking here. For me, the shorter the deal, the better.
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The players are just as greedy as the owners. We have one player opting out of a guaranteed $80M over 2 years to get more money. We had another player who declined $300M. Greedy billionaires versus greedy millionaires? I don't care who gets the money. Contrary to popular opinion, I'm not trying to save Henry any money. I am just so fundamentally opposed to the outrageous trend in free agent contracts. I don't want to see my team become the Dodgers. I'd rather be Tampa Bay North, if I had to pick an extreme.
