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Everything posted by notin
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And what do you expect us to do about it? I've contacted Brandon Phillips, but he hasn't gotten back to me yet...
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Saves have very little relevance. Ditto wins.
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I don't think it's a priority. ..
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My thoughts on Sox needs. 1. 1b. I predict Hosmer but prefer Santana. Or Abreu if a trade can be worked out. I prefer the Sox don't break up the OF. Moustakas is an option, sliding Devers to first. But I doubt Dombrowski moves him. I do believe the QO will not be a deterrent to Dombrowski, since I don't think it ever has before. 2. 2b. Free agency has some mild options like Brandon Phillips and Howie Kendrick. Yollmer Sanchez is a terrific player who loses his job this year (and might be too pricey). There is a good chance Brad Miller is non-tendered. Internally, Marco Hernandez and (ugh!) Brock Holt are other options, ahead of Deven Marrero and Tzu-Weight Lin. And hey, maybe Josh Tobias (acquired for Clay Buchholz) can turn some heads. I do doubt anything expensive happens here. 3. SP. Wright likely rejoins the rotation. But hopefully Dombrowski brings in some depth better than Kyle Kendrick this off-season. 4. RP. I like the Bryan Shaw prediction. But regardless, DD needs to add a reliever to the disabled list. And also to possibly replace any trade bait. (Barnes? Hembree?)
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Is THAT what you got out of the post?
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So they're both basically the same hitter...
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Ju Moustakas' has only once had negative marks defensively, and that was one year after knee surgery. His power output, per Rotographs, has been a very real progression. His downside is he doesn't walk much. I like Moustakas but I doubt the Sox sign him.
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Ok but no Sox fans should have any reason to discuss Cain
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So do I. Also Hosmer and Moustakas...
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Are the Sox trying to rebuild?
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I bet not...
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Why? Most of the complaints about stuff he says are complete misquotes or people in denial. I think the Sox will do their due diligence on Stanton. But ultimately Stanton will end up a Dodgers...
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Its a contest. MLBTR is hoping to be correct on one of them...
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Especially since we only need a stopgap 2b..
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I'd put him behind Betts, although that could depend on Moore's next deal. Drew Pomeranz is another candidate whose value going forward could surprise...
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That team will take anybody. ..
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The big issue with Hosmer is that the "safe money" might be 7 years $154mill. Is that 3 fWAR money?
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Moustakas is a tough call for me. I'd prefer Santana. Although that deal lacks the crippling potential of JD Martinez, but at least Martinez gives RHH power and is less likely to spend all 5 years hitting in to a shift. Pass on Cobb. Really good pitcher. Really bad health. Love Shaw. And Dombrowski does go get a new set up guy every year. But if we get him, does it jinx his "Never been on the DL" track record? Pass on Dyson. Keep the outfield intact. Dyson is just a cheaper version of Rusney Castillo with more steals.
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If those are the prices, we should get Santana. And it isn't even a close choice. Morrison is a joke at that pricetag. The guy just spent 7 years as a league average hitter. Any guesses what he will be for the next three? And to make it even worse, for $3mill more you can have Santana? Avoid Option Year Heroes at all costs.
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I'll try to jinx it by making that call in the MLBTR Free Agent contest. But I'm afraid that's the best I can do (although history will tell you it can be pretty effective)...
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His agent must not speak Japanese very well. You KNOW he was pushing him heavily to do it...
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Signing JD quickly or even late in the offseason will not lessen the chances Hosmer signs with Boston. It will negate them completely. I'm not even bullish on Hosmer. He is a good player who does almost everything well, but really doesn't excel at anything. I hope he doesn't sign in Boston, because his age makes his contract potentially frightening. Think Jason Heyward 2.0. And then ask a Cubs' fan how that one is working out..
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Santana would be my choice, too, all things considered. But I don't have the history of signing "best available" like Dombrowski does. I actually don't want JD Martinez - although I see the appeal - because I want to keep all three outfielders as they are. They're part of what kept our pitching so good with terrific defense. The worst glove out there was Benintendi, and in no way should he be moved. And putting Martinez at 1B/DH? I love the consistent logic there. Suggest moving Devers to first and people are all up in arms. "Moving Devers to first is crazy!!! Let's sign JD Martinez and put him at first. A much better idea!! He has NEVER played the infield in his entire professional career!! And probably hasn't fielded a ground ball since high school!!! He's the perfect fit!!" I'm all for moving an inexperienced guy to first, but I think having some infield experience helps. I also hate 6+ year megadeals for players over 30. Unless there is an early opt out. On an unrelated note, I will say, I do love the MLBTR prediction that the Sox sign Bryan Shaw...
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Home runs are not always the answer. 26 teams outhomered the Sox this year, but only 4 teams won more games. Power should help, but this is a pitching-first team. Especially if everyone is healthy. Martinez would be a nice add for a while, but in three years everyone will want to dump his contract. Hosmer? Certainly less exciting. But he does have age and position on his side. Dombrowski will sign Hosmer. You know it to be true. We all do...
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Helpful if his house is being broken into by a bird. But what if it was Jon Kruk?
