Kimmi
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This would only happen if the move was needed to preserve the health/arm of one of our starters, namely Eovaldi or Sale. It won't happen just because we need a closer.
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IMO, Eovaldi would become the closer before Porcello would. Sale would too. Porcello is about the only guy we have who seems capable of making all of his starts year after year.
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I still think the reset is coming within the next 2 years.
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Not a slam dunk, IMO. Re-signing Clay for one year @ $13 mil back in the day was a slam dunk.
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Tying up so much money in one player seems a little counter-intuitive to me. The money saved from not re-signing Mookie could fill several holes.
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I would much rather have JD and his 5 year contract than Stanton and his 10 year contract.
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By all accounts, a class act indeed. RIP
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There was also a comment somewhere that Machado is not giving the Yankees a discount. He is reportedly signing with whomever offers him the biggest contract.
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I would not. Then again, I would not sign Betts to a 10 year deal either.
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It's a great price when you disregard the 10 years attached to it.
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But why go cheap on the BP if we're not really concerned with resetting?
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We need to build our farm system back up. If we had a strong farm, we could put a quality product on the field and keep the payroll under $206 mil.
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I don't know Bell. I personally think there will be a reset in either 2020 or 2021, which is what is holding us up in signing a reliever. Otherwise, as you mentioned, it wouldn't make much sense to re-sign Pearce. But Pearce having a one year contract doesn't affect reset goals for 2020. We'll see. I can't imagine Henry be willing to continue to pay the higher tax penalties. Even the Yankees reset.
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I think the Sox will eventually end up going over the next penalty tier this year, whether it be in the offseason or midseason. The team is too good for them not to go that extra step that may push them over the top. That is if the extra step is needed. We may end up being relatively healthy and productive as is. I'm mostly thinking about 2B. But yeah, 2020 definitely feels like the reset year. Sooner or later, the money will catch up to you, no matter how rich a team you are. I am glad that Dombrowski has seemingly decided not to spend big on bullpen contracts.
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Probably. OTOH, perhaps being a little more aggressive will keep him from regressing.
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Agreed. Perhaps this is part of the reason why Cora wants to move Betts to the 2 hole.
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I figured they would blow past the luxury tax limit, but I really figured it would be for either Harper or Machado. Perhaps the Yankees are making sure they will be able to reset again in 1-2 years and are therefore avoiding the mega contract.
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I'm just glad the Red Sox are not saddled with that contract.
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I agree with this. I don't want to create any holes trying to plug another, especially when the only hole we have, if you can even call it that, is the bullpen. If the season started today, I'd be good to go with the team as it is. I am 100% against trading Porcello for just about any reason. I would have to be blown away by the reasoning behind trading him. I think Eovaldi's contract is too long, but IMO, re-signing him or another comparable pitcher was our #1 priority this offseason. So far this offseason, Dombrowski has done a commendable job.
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It goes to show that you don't need to have a superstar at every position.
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I would agree. But what if Betts could be even better? Yikes! I trust that the Red Sox and Mookie know what they're doing.
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That points to the fact that we really don't have any needs.
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Oh I know he will think otherwise, but it's the truth. Give me $20 mil. I'll be set for life. LOL
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It's not that they have given up on Tulo, it's that they didn't have much confidence in him to begin with. Depth and insurance.
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Our situation is not in the least bit dire. As things stand right now, we are not only strong contenders, but IMO, the favorites heading into the season. Not strong favorites, and it won't be an easy road by any means, but we are currently the best team in baseball. Besides, we all know that Dombrowski is not finished. We are only going to get better. Unless Dombrowski does something stupid.
