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  1. Kimmi
    I am excited about Contreras, though he is on the wrong side of the aging curve. We'll see how it goes. 100% on Baltimore's offer to Alonso being too much.
  2. Kimmi
    It's quite obvious that the Red Sox made the right moves. Who can argue with OPS's like that.
  3. Kimmi
    This makes me sad. I'm pulling hard for this guy.
  4. Kimmi
    I don't disagree that Betts will likely be worth his entire contract by the time it's all said and done. That still doesn't change the fact that the last years of the contract could be a huge albatross. He might end up being good for all 12 years. Who knows? I'm just not a fan of these big contracts, and it's not a risk I'm willing to take (despite the fact that it's not my money. LOL)
  5. Kimmi
    Not to mention what should be a big improvement at 1B over last year.
  6. Kimmi
    That should be the mindset of every player on any team in any sport. I'll do whatever you need me to do to help the team.
  7. Kimmi
    The problem is typically not in the first half of the contract. That type of contract can financially handcuff a team during the latter half, unless you're the Dodgers and are willing to spend like drunken sailors.
  8. Kimmi
    It's what we do here. Mookie appreciates it.
  9. Kimmi
    Lester really wanted to stay. Betts did not. JMO, of course. Still one of my all time favorite Red Sox moments is the hug between Lester and Francona after Lester threw his no hitter.
  10. Kimmi
    Yes, and I still shake my head in disbelief that they offered him what they did during the uncertain times of the pandemic. I think they could have gotten him for less. Mookie bet on himself and it paid off. Good for him. However, that doesn't make the Red Sox wrong in trading him.
  11. Kimmi
    Lester was willing to take a home team discount. The Red Sox should have been all over that. From what I've read, Mookie countered with 12 years and $420M. Sorry, but if you're looking to get extended before reaching free agency, you have to be willing to leave some money on the table. To me, it was clear that Mookie was unwilling to do that.
  12. Kimmi
    The Red Sox made a respectable offer to Alonso. In the end, it was not competitive to what the Orioles offered because of the number of guaranteed years, but it wasn't a lowball offer. I am happy with what the team did this offseason. I think we not only have a shot at a ring, I think we have a good shot at a ring.
  13. Kimmi
    No doubt the interpreter was part of it. And you're right that he will probably be well taken care of. Ohtani was involved in a real estate thing too. Not a good look.
  14. Kimmi
    There have been a LOT of pitch clock violations during these games, both on the pitching side and the batting side. With so many international players having never used a pitch clock, perhaps it shouldn't have been used in this tournament? It was cool to see Manny Ramirez in the house, taking in his son's play. And seeing Lucas hit 2 homeruns (albeit against team USA.) As someone else posted, it's nice to see a lot of youngsters playing. Imagine being a 17 year old high schooler pitching against the likes of Aaron Judge. Panama vs Puerto Rico was a really good game. So many of the others have been lopsided.
  15. Kimmi
    My beef with Shohei is that, IMO, he got away with illegal baseball gambling, while at the same time throwing his interpreter under the bus. MLB swept this under the rug. I know why MLB swept it under the rug, but that doesn't make it okay.
  16. Kimmi
    Thank you. ❤️
  17. Kimmi
    I honestly do not have any problems with the Red Sox not wanting to pay market value for top end talent. Market value is not on-field value. In other words, market value is an overpay, often a gross overpay. Hence, the importance of locking up players before they reach free agency.
  18. Kimmi
    According to reports, the Red Sox gave Mookie a respectable offer. He countered with something ridiculous and unreasonable. IMO, Red Sox are not at fault on those negotiations. OTOH, the Red Sox butchered the Jon Lester negotiations. I still haven't forgiven Cherington for that one, and I'm a Cherington fan, unlike so many others here.
  19. Kimmi
    Like you said, the Red Sox tried to sign him and it didn't work out. Knowing it wasn't going to work, you have to trade him, IMO.
  20. Kimmi
    One of the added perks of Talksox. You learn all kinds of things here.
  21. Kimmi
    Thank you for defending Yoshida. I really don't want to see him playing left field, but I'm not nearly as eager to trade him as most people are.
  22. Kimmi
    I did know that, vaguely.
  23. Kimmi
    I've been enjoying the play so far. That said, Shohei is really starting to get on my nerves.
  24. Kimmi
    Wow. Shame on you for this post, and shame on jad for liking it.
  25. Kimmi
    Thanks for posting this. I'm looking forward to watching as much of the WBC as I can. I think it's a really exciting tournament for the players to participate in. I just hope all players get through it injury free. I was particularly interested in the eligibility rules, as I've often wondered how certain players can play for certain teams. It seems the eligibility rules are rather broad, indeed.
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