Sorry, Ted, but let Ref go? Just because he isn't signed into 2026?
I'm fine with trading O'Neill and starting Rafaela at SS to make room for Anthony, but trading Ref makes no sense on a team dying for RHBs.
Don't be so harsh on McGuire, either. Our staff's success has been helped by his work with them.
2.41 ERA w McGuire
4.18 ERA w Wong
While his .604 OPS has hurt, he has been rather productive with his few hits. His 14 RBI in just 110 PAs ranks him higher than Wong and many other Sox players like Duran, O'Neill, Ref in RBI per PA.
I'm okay with giving the kids a shot, when ready, and most of the big 3 are very close to ready, IMO.
I do want us to maximize their years of control, too, and not waste one on 2024. That is a factor to consider, too.
I'd be okay trading McGuire, Valdez and O'Neill to make room for the big 3, but only if they are truly ready and we don't lose a year of control.