moonslav59
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If he would agree to DH, he'd likely play more games and have more good years, but they can't even get him to move to LF.
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If we don't go all in, this year, we need to add 2-3 players with longer term deals that rate to still be good in 2-3 years, when maybe the "true window" opens wide. I hate the ides of thinking 2-3 years ahead, continuously. We've been in this mode since the trade deadline in 2019 (4.5 years.) Now, we are looking at another 1 year added on? It's easy for me to say, JH just has to step it up on spending, and I have expected that to happen the last 1-2 years, but it's gotten to the point, where I'm not expecting it, but still think it could happen.
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We already have 4-5 players on the 26, who are negatives on defense. At least 3 could be the FT DH, and others might platoon at DH and be a back-up elsewhere. To me, we could use a big RHB at at 2B and OF, but only if we trade a LHB OF'er like Dugo or Duran. If we move Yoshida to DH, we could sign Duvall and not trade anyone, except maybe Refsnyder, despite him being our best hitter vs LHPs since 2022. We need to thread a needle on our winter choices concerning a big RHB. I'm a huge Turner fan, but I can't see signing him, unless we can somehow trade Yoshida. (Not happening.)
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According to BTV, Trout is owed about $250M/7 and has a net value of -87. That does show they feel his value before applying the contract cost is about $160M/7. With all the injuries, and the fact that he is getting older, I'd pass. For argument's sake, let's say the Angels pay about half: $125M/7. His BTV would be about $35M. In terms of Sox values, Mayer (59) would be an overpay, unless LAA paid an additional $25M. Houck at $30M is about the closest. Bleis + Wink does it, too. We don't need another OF'er.
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Good points. Normally, I'd say trade for a younger, top pitcher, as they cost too much in free agency, and are usually not "younger.' and sign FA batters, where needed, but this year is not good for big RH'd bats.
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They also did try to spend on Rollie Fingers and Joe Rudi, so there was a time period where it did look like they were willing to "go that extra mile." While the guys you mentioned were big names, many were over the hill or close to it. Tian'ts resurgence was amazing, but not really predictable. I saw the Catfish Hunter signing by the Yanks, along with countless others, and it was frustrating to see us avoid going the full distance.
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Me, too. Sometimes the frustration becomes so much, I forget to point out that fact.
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It must be that the AL Central is so great.
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soxprospects.com gave out 3 awards: Tristan Casas- Graduate of the Year Brayan Bello- Homegrown Player of the Year Mookie Betts- Ex-Prospects of the Year
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AVG in RF Above in LF
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Verdugo or Duran Plus Yorke, Drohan and Walter to MIA for Garrett was accepted on BTV.
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This year, surprisingly kinda yes, but career, I'd say average.
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The guy we tried to get, Eflin, just let up a 4 spot.
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There are not a lot of RHB impact player on the FA or trade market. We likely will settle on Duvall, but there may be high demand for him.
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If they both hit over .800, I wouldn’t care, but that is doubtful. We agree on spending on pitching as a better choice than Chapman, assuming we can’t “have it all.”
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Yes, with the idea bring Chapman, Devers and Casas would split all the corner IF and DH slots, Chapman would essentially be taking JTs slot on offense. Yoshida would only DH when one of those 3 got a day off or were hurt. That puts a further squeeze on the OF, but a trade could free up some room for the kids. Forcing Duran out of LF is not too appealing, to me.
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A lot depends on what the budget is, but pitching has to be the number one and number two on the list. I’d argue 3, but we do also need a big RH bat. That won’t be cheap. It does seem like Duvall would be much cheaper than Chapman, so that is where the budget matters. A lesser priority is a LH RP. A big trade could solve the budget issue to a large degree, but holding onto prospects seems to be a major position this team has held for 4+ years. Are we ready to switch gears on that front? If not, we will have to spend a lot to meet all the key priorities, perhaps even going over the second tax line.
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I’m not sure adding just one big RHd bat will be enough, but pitching is such a big need and expensive, I can’t see how we can do it all without going way over the tax line and or making major trades.
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An actual great idea!
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Bello started the season on the IL and missed 2 starts due to that.
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Ozzie Smith had an .589 OPS in 1980 and a 5.1 bWAR.
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The SS position offers the best case scenario for a great defender to be a big enough overall plus, despite sucking at the plate.
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I know I had not given up on him, at that time, but I do recall many were wanting a change in CF.
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Indeed. I do think MVPs .650 floor is about the lowest acceptable number, and even then, not for a long time. You’d have to be damn good on D to have a long career in CF at .675.
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I don't doubt that, at all. I think we all know about the ticket prices going up and up as the product provided is not. We all know it is a major concern to you and others, as is the rising cost of cable TV and all these sports networks. It sucks. People keep paying, so any business would charge what people will pay. Look at concert prices. The rise in Sox tix looks like chump change compared to those costs.
