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  1. moonslav59
    Returning to reality.
  2. moonslav59
    Winter Action from soxprospects.com... Marco Hernandez had a very solid week, going 5 for 13 with a double, two RBI, and two runs. His week included a 4-for-6 showing at the plate on Thursday. Jeremy Rivera was on fire this past week, going 8 for 16 with a pair of two-baggers, three runs, two RBI, two walks, and just two strikeouts. Hector Velazquez appeared in a pair of games and logged just 1 1/3 innings, allowing three runs (zero earned) on one hit with one strikeout and two walks. These two outings were the first two relief outings for Velazquez this winter. Colin Willis had a 2-for-6 week to keep his season batting average at .450. He's 9 for 20 with three walks this winter, giving him an OBP of .522.
  3. moonslav59
    Indeed!
  4. moonslav59
    He's not listed on soxprospects, so I think you are right. They have "acquisition" listed for the 2020 projected catcher 2 slot and the #1 AAA catcher slot.
  5. moonslav59
    That's very true in this particular case, but he did not lose money on the whole deal.
  6. moonslav59
    Yes, I forgot we added Chatham before the rule 5 draft. We have no 2nd catcher on the 40 man roster, right now.
  7. moonslav59
    That wasn't your point. My guess is the current owner will make a killing when selling, too. Forbes estimates the $2B turning into $2.8B.
  8. moonslav59
    True, but we could go... 1B: Dalbec/Chavis 2B: Chavis/Lin/Marco SP: Velzaquez/Dhern or "opener" C: Centeno
  9. moonslav59
    I just read, MCCourt made $2 billion on the sale. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/06/15/how-frank-mccourt-made-2-billion-from-the-los-angeles-dodgers-and-team-remains-saddles-with-debt/#6ecbc57a1249
  10. moonslav59
    It's actually not far from what the team has done in the past. Paid tax 4 yrs (2004-2007) No tax 3 yrs (2008-2010) Paid tax 2 years (11-12) No tax 3 yrs (12-14) Paid tax 2 yrs (15-16) No tax 1 yr (2017) Paid tax 2 yrs (18-19) Maybe no tax 2020 Since 2013, it's been 1-2-1-2 and 1 if we reset in 2020.
  11. moonslav59
    It appears, in hindsight, like we should have reset in 2019, but the plan I mentioned calls for a 2020 reset, since we reset in 2017 (a 93 win season, I might add).
  12. moonslav59
    Well, in an ideal world, you'd have a key contract or two run out every 3 years. If your farm is decent, you can fill those holes from within and stay somewhat competitive that reset year. Remember, spending $1M under the line should still afford you a good chance at winning, as long as you have no big dud contracts dragging you down. I never said it would be easy, but spending large 2 of 3 years and still spending big that reset year should be a recipe for continued success. Just don't ever trade the farm away, again, and try not to sign the next David Price or Eovaldi. (Easier said than done, I know.)
  13. moonslav59
    I'd rather you sign him, so our long term chances at besting the Yanks would improve. If he gets away, our shorter term chances may be better, but you guys will just spend the money elsewhere. If you spread out the money, it will likely make you better- short and long term. (Don't tell Nick I said this, because he'll turn it on me over the resigning Betts issue.)
  14. moonslav59
    True, but Bloom was given a roster short on depth and a few key positions that started above the limit.
  15. moonslav59
    I hope they get him with a massive overpay, and he becomes their David Price in 2-3 years.
  16. moonslav59
    Yes, it seems like the ideal formula would be to reset every 3 years, so you never pay the 50% tax. I have to think, with proper planning, you should be able to spend $39M over the line for 2 years in a row, then $1M under the line every 3 years and remain pretty damn good almost every year.
  17. moonslav59
    Yes, perhaps too much. It's not uncommon. Schilling II, Napoli II, Stephen Drew II...
  18. moonslav59
    It's "there", now. However, we have 3-4 holes to fill.
  19. moonslav59
    They didn't even list the Astros. I like the deal you proposed on the trade simulator, even without the $5M going to us.
  20. moonslav59
    If we don't reset, IMO, the likelihood of going significantly over the tax line in the next few years is greatly reduced.
  21. moonslav59
    I have no issues with anyone that thinks $35-40M is too much to pay anyone. I see the value in spreading the risk to 3-4 players. I'll be sad, if Betts leaves us, but I know we will spend the savings somewhere, and if Bloom is as good as it appears he is at finding lower cost gems, maybe you will be right. I'm not upset. I won't be upset, unless we make poor choices with the savings. That will be years from now.
  22. moonslav59
    I'm losing my math skills as I age.
  23. moonslav59
    Recency matters but maybe not as much as it does to many fans and posters.
  24. moonslav59
    Word around here was that Houston really wanted him but didn't want to go 4 years. Now, it's 3 years. They likely will want some money included or send back a salary they don't need (Reddick?) Would they trade Reddick straight up for Eovadi? The trade simulator says the Astros would say no.
  25. moonslav59
    Myers should play 1B for us. Maybe JBJ would just be dealt elsewhere.
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