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  1. notin
    After 2020 through 2023, exactly who wasn’t already frustrated with Sale? It’s a long list that most definitely includes Sale himself…
  2. notin
    Are they sick? This sounds fairly grim…
  3. notin
    If we don’t, does it mean we won? Not sure why this is conditional. I mean, is the Yankees loss of Verdugo to free agency after one bad year the reason the Sox won that trade?
  4. notin
    Couldn’t it be both?
  5. notin
    Not even Armageddon?
  6. notin
    Sogard has that gritty thing going where does lots and lots of little things right but his ceiling is capped by MLB-fringe talent. His style is reminiscent of Pedroia in many ways, but he is a Kia Sedona compared to Pedroia’s Porsche Boxster…
  7. notin
    Two of the four MLBTR writers picked Cease for Boston. I’m sure that’s mentioned somewhere on another thread…
  8. notin
    Apparently we were both wrong. Entirely possible his arm was not in the same shape it was a couple years ago…
  9. notin
    #2 starter - SOLVED Actually he probably (re: definitely) goes to the bullpen…
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    Thats one possibility. Yandy and Bo Bichette? Yandy and Gleyber Torres? Ok not as much fun. The point is the Sox need two infielders. If they blow their budget on Alonso, then what? I used Rengifo as the cheap alternative, but we all know it’s more likely to be Hamilton/Romy. I would much prefer fewer stereotypical 7/8/9 hitters and get two actual bats. And I think you can get more for less money at 1b than at 2b or 3b…
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    That makes me think Eaton’s makes more sense than Sogard…
  12. notin
    Sogard is more popular because he actually had a pretty good series in NY. But if he comes back, he is headed to Worcester until needed…
  13. notin
    Make that call, Breslow!! (He probably did last July.)
  14. notin
    That could come down to whether or not they keep Abreu and still platoon him. (Don’t platoon him!) Also does Eaton have an option? If not, that works against him. The Sox could have as few as 3 position players on the 40 man that are in the minors (assuming maximum of 24 pitchers on the 40 man). Figure two slots go to Campbell’s and Password. Sogard might be the third. Not sure if Eaton can be if necessary…
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    I’m not throwing a number at the budget, but rather simply assuming lowest total cost for maximum improvement. I doubt the Sox are able or want to shed many of their salaries. I doubt they can move Hicks, for example., will be tough to move and the Sox might not even want to. Campbell is someone I don’t think they are eager to move just yet as well. To me, I think the best addition at 1b would be Yandy Diaz (1 yr $12mill). The biggest obstacle is obvious - getting him as he isnt a free agent just yet. BTV tells me a fair trade is Kyle Harrison, and I would make that deal yesterday but I don’t know if Tampa does. (All my calls to Eric Neander are still unreturned.) Diaz lacks Alonso’s power, but is a much better overall hitter and the cost is believed to be 10% total and maybe 40% of the AAV. To me, that makes the most sense as it leaves more room to add another good bat. Again - think Bregman or Gleyber Torres instead of Rengifo or similar…
  16. notin
    Naylor’s pull tendencies and extension talks with Seattle probably eliminate him from consideration. Try using the 75% properly on non-decimal stats. For example, Pete Alonso averages 28 Rbat per year and will cost $150mill for 5 years. If I could get Rhys “Bob”Hoskins (18 Rbat per year, so 64%) for two years $20mill, why pay up for Alonso ? With Hoskins, I can round out my infield with Bregman. Sign Alonso and you’re probably limited to Luis Rengifo…
  17. notin
    Ok. I think on the 40 man roster front, Grissom, Criswell and Lowe are definite departures. Winckowski and Moran are possible. Wong is possible but very situational so not likely. No idea on Kelly and Murphy…
  18. notin
    Guerrero does have a good arm and might not be as ready as you like, but that doesn’t make him DFA material. As for getting hit on the head vs Hamilton’s BABIP, can’t it be both?
  19. notin
    Dalton Rushing is unlikely, but Ive mentioned him because the Sox have tried before. Trading fir another catcher might not require opening a 40 man roster spot if said catcher is acquired for a player on the 40 man roster. I do agree there is no crunch. Even when Sandlin gets added…
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    I think you gave up on Guerrero far too quickly, and Hamilton is better than he gets credit for. I like Moran, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he was DFAd…
  21. notin
    As controversial as it is to say, I’m not sure Connor Wong is the lock to be tendered that many think, especially if an available catcher that can hit can be found…
  22. notin
    Bassett is depth and back end at this point in his career. His splitter and slider are getting worse. His fastball will be next
  23. notin
    It’s never true. But the hyperbolic point is that injuries are minimized early in the off-season..
  24. notin
    Assuming either is on the radar at all. I assume Bregman is the top target, and one that excludes Alonso. The big downside to Alonso. Is it’s easier to get 75% of his production I for 25% of his price tag (numbers not exact). The trade market might also carry 1b options beyond Alonso, Suarez, Hoskins, Bell, and the confusingly never-mentioned Luis Arraez. Christian Walker is reportedly and unexcitedly available. As much as no one fantasizes about him, he is a step or two above Abraham Toro. Yandy Diaz is reportedly available. Ryan Mountcastle is a non-tender candidate that can be had. MJ Melendez is reportedly available and some say a non-tender possibility. Spencer Torkelson has fallen from grace. And Thats just a cursory look at the AL…
  25. notin
    Everybody is healthy in November…
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