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They were 37-36 with Devers and 52-37 without him. Would you be happier with more home runs and fewer wins?
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I think bringing back Gio and Bregman would be the LEAST surprising offseason. Most disappointing? Maybe. But certainly not surprising. Heck I’ve been predicting it for 3 weeks now…
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No. Weaver was a strong believer in using only a 4 man starting rotation…
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And defense, especially for exploiting overly aggressive baserunning…
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So either you have forgotten that lineup that had Kinsler, Nunez, Vazquez, Leon and Eovaldi (2 ABs) or you just couldn’t resist taking another potshot at the 2025 Red Sox…
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Also coming off a 1.1 bWAR season. So we will see if offers meet his requirements or not…
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But there’s also a legitimate question of whether or not Bello (and his contract) is worth more in a trade than he is as a SP…
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I think there’s a good argument for Bell over Hoskins. And if he’s looking for a one year prove-it deal, a good argument for Cease over Gallen…
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I think Bello is worth more in a trade, since he didn’t miss a season and also has a pretty favorable contract. But for Boston, he’s easily replaced. His 1.9 fWAR in 166 IP seems bearable for Early, who was worth 1.1 fWAR in only 19 IP. Trading Bello opens a spot in the rotation for the sought-after #2 starter, whatever that is. And with Tolle, Dobbins, Harrison, Perales and Fitts the Sox still have decent SP depth even before the season starts…
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He threw 28 pitches. Wow do we really like to overanalyze those postseason small samples…
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What would be the most surprising yet realistic move the Sox might make this off-season? Obviously signing Tucker would be the most surprising, but I am calling it unrealistic. From a realistic standpoint, maybe trading Bello would have surprised me a couple days ago. Now I’m thinking it feels very likely (based on nothing)…
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They came up with that IBB strategy one plate appearance too late…
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Well, don’t go looking too deeply. It is an assumption as you said. But in the absence of actual feedback from the team, what else do we have to go on? Either of us could make arguments all day long supporting the opposite side. But those are really just opinions and theories. I was explicit in that I was using limited data, but that the Sox had the opportunity to sign both last year is a fact. And that they signed Bregman is a fact. Whether or not it holds true again is conjecture. But it is all we really have with regards to facts…
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Once Springer went down and Bichette was replaced, that Jays lineup looked downright anemic. Almost as weak as the Sox lineup in the last 8 or so innings of the only other 18 inning World Series game back in 2018…
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We do? The Sox have 4 starting outfielders not counting the guy limited to DH. Having 4 starting OFs isnt a bad thing, but it’s not ideal when you only have 2 starting infielders…
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Campbell was pretty bad at 2b. That ship might have sailed. But even if he is in the OF mix he can find hiscway back to Boston… -
Campbell’s had like 230 PA. Hopefully no decision was made on him either way yet…
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Presumably one of Duran or Abreu gets dealt. Pros and cons to both of them. Teams that need OF help and are unlikely to pursue Kyle Tucker include Kansas City, Cleveland and Houston. Philadelphia also could use an OF assuming they don’t get Tucker…
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Cora was the only one to mention 2b, which he did in an article on NESN. But he also never played him there. So it doesn’t look like whether or not Alonso could have played 2b was ever an option. Bregman might have been “last man standing,” but not by much; Alonso signed with the Mets a mere 3 days previous. And since they probably started talks with Bregman more than 72 hours before signing him, Alonso was always there as an option. Maybe they did talk to Pete’s people and at the time, a pillow contract was off the table? Not sure. But the Sox definitely had ample opportunity to talk to both, but we’re far more dedicated in their pursuit of Bregman…
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And they never played Bregman at 2b. While Cora wanted him there, it’s possible that was because he knew a position change wouldn’t fly with Devers. Breslow was all about Bregman at 3b. Could they have signed Alonso for 1b, kept Devers at 3b and moved Casas to DH? Not sure why not. 2b would probably have played out exactly the same in tjis scenario…
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Schwarber might not be back. Until he re-signs with Philly, he is a free agent. (Technically he doesn’t declare until after the World Series, but it’s a foregone conclusion since his optionless deal expired.) Team certainly commit lots of money to DHs. It’s working out quite well for the Dodgers, for example. And whoever signs Schwarber will be commiting a lot of money to a DH…
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Red Sox 2025 Season Review/Offseason Preview Thread
notin replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Gray also signed very early that off-season. Do we even know if the Sox talked to his people? -
Red Sox 2025 Season Review/Offseason Preview Thread
notin replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Maybe Cincy trades Lodolo for Duran, but really, I would have no way of knowing how much they want to break up their strength. Im not wild about soft-tossing lefty Bubic, who had several years of mediocrity finally turning into his one productive season that was cut short by injury…. -
None of those teams have anyone committed to a DH role. Philly could also return Harper to the OF, where they are very thin. They originally moved him to 1b after TJ surgery a few years ago. Hes probably safe to return…
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Red Sox 2025 Season Review/Offseason Preview Thread
notin replied to Brandon Glick's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
A move repeatedly floated at that time by an anonymous astute poster known only as notin…
