Chapman as a 37yo rental was not getting a package anywhere near what Duran got. Duran is over a decade younger and still has two seasons left after this one.
The Sox should have been able to rival Phillies package with Bryan Clarke and Password…
The Rangers did add LHRP Danny Coulombe, which is not nothing. Has pluses and minuses compared to Matz.
Yankees also added Colorado RHRP Jake Bird
Astros also acquired OF Jesus Sánchez from Miami…
Maybe.
Laureano has been hot recently, but this will be his 6th in less than 3 seasons, and he’s not bouncing around like that because he’s always awesome…
I hope they make other plans. This guy keeps injuring himself with routine baseball activities. That’s ok for someone like me, whom did not make his living playing baseball. But for Casas, it’s a concern…
Some defensive metrics do trend towards being cumulative. You cannot save as many defensive runs if you’re not on the field.
UZR also seems to favor players who play multiple positions…
He did extend Rafaela, sign a GG third baseman, and bring in a good defensive catcher.
Sox defense is really only weak at 2b, at least until Mayer returns. 1b is arguable as part timers have a disadvantage on metrics…
Marte has made one start in the OF.
CES has played 65 games in the past two years. It’s hard to establish any WAR when you’re not playing. Don’t forget; WAR trends towards being cumulative. In this case, I know his 2024 was marred with injuries.
I thought Hayes was an odd fit, especially for a team with fringey outfielders.