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Everything posted by notin
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IfAlexa says so, then clearly there is no plan...
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U I think Dombrowski - like most GMs - values trying for a sustainable run of excellence over two quick titles. The attention span of most (all) fans is pretty short, and no matter how many times they hear about one title this year being enough to make them happy, we all know it isn’t to be believed. The Sox could win the World Series in2019, but if the 2020 team sucks, no one will mention 2019. Remember on BDC some fans complaining “this team hasn’t won a playoff game since the 2004 World Series!!”. That was in the preseason of 2007!!
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I might have looked into the bullpen before signing Pearce and Eovaldi...
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Well so far, that’s where they are. Big time or not, it’s possible being one of the most expensive teams in history isn’t sitting well with some people. And they only have to trade one to take on an expensive closer. But the Chavis/Dalbec/Hernandez crowd should be significant starting point to get a cheap one...
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If nothing else, the rush to sign Pearce was puzzling. Beyond being a World Series hero, he’s really not some elite missing piece...
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I was hesitant to call them top, but I think both are good and likely options....
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At this point, that just leaves Kimbrel, right? Who else would be top? I expect him to add at least one and possibly/hopefully two relievers...
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He also built the most expensive team in baseball and apparently that part of it might not be so sustainable...
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But unfortunately the really is DD’s job to worry about tomorrow...
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. Yeah but who cares what we think anyway? What might be important is Dombrowski might be thinking the same way. And he’s not getting the idea from us...
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Trading Bradley makes less sense than X On some levels. The Sox have a weak farm but it is especially barren of outfielders. Milwaukee also reportedly likes X and has a glut of clser type relievers. The Sox could also sign Iglesias to backfill shortstop...
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Yet having an elite closer doesn’t preclude having a second rate bullpen. And not having one doesn’t guarantee it. And there is an immense gray area between not spending Milton a closer and “anyone can close.” Just because someone sees why paying Kimbrel what he wants might not be the best idea doesn’t mean they want to hand the ninth inning to Heath Hembree...
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There is a lot of that going back and forth out here. DD isn’t working without a plan here. I assumed his comment that Barnes or Brasier could close was merely a negotiation tactic. Maybe it isn’t. But if people have faith in his ability to judge baseball talent and put together a winning team, why does that faith suddenly fall short there? I still have doubts he brings back Kimbrel, but I also don’t think that the bullpen will be ignored between now and July...
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Yes. They’re dialing back because they probably need to. And unless he can make some ancillary deals to clear salary, closer will not be a position with a huge chunk of payroll. This is what it looks like he is doing. It is kind of surprising that if anyone echoes this plan, they get derided with “You don’t get how important closer is!!” despite it being reality and not messageboard BS. But if anyone says anything negative about DD Oor praises Cherington, suddenly it’s “How dare you not genuflect at the alter of Dombrowski!!!”. It’s truly amazing how many people place the ultimate faith in everything DD has done and yet still have no faith in what he is doing....
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But is your point that the Sox aren’t spending? They have a payroll in excess of $230mill, which is probably the largest in MLB history or very close to it. It’s not a lack of spending here...
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Nah. You just described the 2011-2015 Tigers, which many consider it a Dombrowski success story. But for the record, I think he gets two good relievers. Hopefully their arms stay on this year...
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And were made at the same time no less...
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The velocity drops by both Allen and Brach last season were less than the velocity drop experienced by Britton...
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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/01/yankees-zach-britton-progressing-toward-agreement.html
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But Well, a lot of these blogs are written by people no more informed than us...
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If Boston was to cut some salary, Milwaukee does make sense as a partner for Bogaerts. But DDmight have to be dazzled until he learns whether or not he can wait out the relief market...
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V It was interesting the way he kept talking everything down. “The Brewers really need Bogaerts!! But shouldn’t give up anything to get him!! Boston will take scraps!!! Arcia and Barnes! And we need to get more back!!’”
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I know. That was before I found that blog post. The one I read yesterday had them dumping bullpen pieces and today someone else has them acquiring more. The funny thing is, neither might be right. The Phillies also might turn to Keuchel or Pollock. Here it is January 5, and almost no one has been significantly linked to either star player...
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I assume taxes are a liability so it would be post-tax, but you know more about that than me...
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Yes. That says the same thing. 2,800 million = 2.8 billion. John Henry’s net worth is $2.6 billion or $2.5 billion, depending on which source you believe. Therefore the Sox franchise has a greater net worth than John Henry. This does make sense because Henry, like all sports team owners, isn’t the sole owner of the franchise...
