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  1. notin
    Because he owned the Twins by the third movie. And then he went on to take over his son’s psychic detective agency….
  2. notin
    Instead of upgrading Wong, maybe the Sox need a catcher with an option left. They have only Wong and Narvaez on the 40 man roster and only Seby Zavala with any MLB experience in the minors, where he’s not exactly dazzling. With no more August trades, the Sox might want to add depth just in case of injury at catcher. Unless they’re fine with Zavala, who is there for them without taking up a 40 man spot…
  3. notin
    Scott Kingery? there was a Mike Kingery, but he was a nondescript outfielder for Seattle in the 1980s. Scott signed the big MLB deal out of college before playing a single professional game..
  4. notin
    I actually didn’t like it much for Boston from a talent perspective, but the deal made sense all around…
  5. notin
    That tracks…
  6. notin
    I think it helps a lot. His $7.5mill AAV is basically utility infielder money. Years are longer, but his AAV is in the same neighborhood as what Jorge Polanco, Enrique Hernández and Jesse Winker got last year. If he even lived up to half of his Top Ten hype, he’s a steal. If not, he’s not immovable. Will Cleveland be happier paying Tanner Bibee $18mill in 2028 and $21mill in 2029 if he stays as the middling pitcher he’s been this season? Or if he misses time due to TJ?
  7. notin
    No. Next ….
  8. notin
    His struggles in 83 PA? They might not even be real struggles. If he’s working on pitch recognition and hitting breaking pitches, his instructions could be something like “dont swing at fastballs unless you have two strikes.” If thats the case, his AAA struggles are not real and the impact on his stats (lower BA/Slg and higher K%,BB% and OBP) would look a lot like his current line in Worcester now. Not to mention, with only 83 OA, Hes one 4 for 4 day away from adding 80 points to that OPS…
  9. notin
    So? Are you out of minutes this month? Call them and find out! Did you not understand the assignment here?
  10. notin
    Also, Yandy Diaz needs some mention. Former batting champ whose 2026 $12mill option was already picked up, and has a $13mill 2027 option. With the Rays being for sale, they might be willing to move more money and change their financial picture somewhat. Also it would be really nice to no longer have to face this guy…
  11. notin
    Campbell has a surplus value of $46mill on BTV, as mentioned before. His closest matches among SPs is Tanner Bibee, valued at $47.3mill. Bibee is having a rough year, and is owed some $45 mill thru 2029 with an option for 2030. Cleveland heavily backloaded this deal, a common tactic among small market teams, often with the plan to move the player before the yeas get to expensive. Would you trade Campbell for Bibee? Would Cleveland?
  12. notin
    I’m not for shopping Campbell, but his history and contract do make him an ideal target for some of those small market teams…
  13. notin
    Campbell has a surplus value of $46mill Keller has a surplus value of no $34.2 mill and Bednar somehow has a surplus value of $6.3mill, which is a lot for a guy who sucks. But that Pitt package is worth $40.5mill, making Campbell an overpay, but not an egregious one. It’s certainly a viable deal, BTV or not, and one I can’t see Pitt rejecting. I wouldn’t make it myself as I still have faith in Campbell. Pitt could even put the deal by sending back Nick Yorke!
  14. notin
    Santana’s primarily a pull hitter as well, but at least he is a switch hitter. I like Naylor over Santana. Muncy is a tougher call. Naylor this year has become a threat as a baserunner, which is no small feat considering he’s basically the MLB equivalent of a sloth on crutches. He’s also fairly adept around the bag. The downside is Arizona is prioritizing young pitching in any deal for their trade candidates. BTV gives Naylor a surplus value of $3.2mill. From the Sox minor leagues, the closest matches are Jedixson Paez, Hayden Mullins, and Blake Wehunt. Is that really enough? It might be because historically 1b is not a huge priority for a lot of teams at the deadline. Also - no mention of Rhys Hoskins? I know Hes out with a sprained thumb, but he is expected to return this year. Maybe mid-August?
  15. notin
    Exactly. I have my doubts any backup catcher replacement would be a significant upgrade. Do we want another Blake Sabol type? Someone stat pointed out Wong knows the staff (and just as important, the staff knows him). That has to count for something…
  16. notin
    Of course I am. You must be confusing me with Cesar Crespo…
  17. notin
    Dont talk to a Connecticutian (is that what they are called?) about pizza!! They swear they have the best pizza in the country, but they have toppings like mashed potatoes and corn!
  18. notin
    Not to mention not many teams unloading MLB pitching are acquiring MLB hitting…
  19. notin
    It’s just because Breslow is planning a skiing trip with his family this December…
  20. notin
    On BTV, Campbell for Keller is a huge overpay. But I’d be shocked if Pitt didnt go for it. i wouldn’t do I it myself. Campbell is owed $60mill over 8 years. Keller is owed roughly $60mill over the next 3 yrs and 2 months. With Kelley’s raises coming (25mill in 2026, $18mill in 2027, $20mill in 20/8), I think Oitt might be eager to move their biggest contact…
  21. notin
    That’s not what you said. Every team should get better if they improve their worst position. How much better varies, but I doubt the awful Cubs’ bench has cost their team 6-7 games. But you said “you’re only as good as your 26th man.” Like the last player is a link in a chain. The Cubs last 3 players combine for -0.1 bWAR, and it’s only that high because Beet started for a month while Matt Shaw was demoted. Wong has not cost their team Red Sox 5 or 6 games. He is having an awful season, but guess what? Most backup catchers are one-dimensional glove types with minimal hitting skills. If the Sox had Martin Maldonado, do you think they’d have 5 more wins? Hint: they wouldn’t. Maybe 1-2 more max. Maybe…
  22. notin
    BTV accepts Campbell and Tolle. Minnesota, on the other hand…
  23. notin
    In the Sox last 11 games: Rafaela 39 PA 1.410 OPS 5 HR 15 RBI Crochet: 14 IP 1.29ERA (1.22FIP) 16K Both we’re really good, but didnt one sample just seem smaller?
  24. notin
    If a team can the World Series and play only 11 postseason games, what are you rewarding? Maybe 10-15 IP for a starter or 5-6 good IP for a reliever?
  25. notin
    Not even remotely true. And seriously melodramatic. I live in Chicago and see lots of Cubs games. The Cubs have the worst (non-catcher) bench Ive ever seen. Two light-hitting pinch runners (Brujan and Berti) who primarily play infield and a 40yo corner infielder (Justin Turner) whose best days are in the rear view mirror. Also no outfielders. And yet the Cubs are one half game behind the best record in the NL and 1.5 games behind the best record in MLB. Why doesn’t their bench drag them down, as you say it should? And their weird thing is - their pitching really isn’t that good, either. But their bench is atrocious. Wong is having a bad year. But if you’re blaming him for any part of the Sox record, you’re putting far too much on him…
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