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Everything posted by notin
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To further disprove this statement, the Rangers spent big added to their infield after a 60-102 season in 2021, and only improved to 68-94. But those moves certainly paid off in 2023…
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Both were worse than the last place Sox in 2022…
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Not necessarily true. First of all, they don’t need to sign a pitcher to a one year deal. With Giolito, Hendricks and Fulmer back in 2025, it’s actually ok to grab an improvement to that rotation now. But a big difference maker like Montgomery might be enough to put the Sox into the postseason. They did win 78 games last year with that rotation after all. And they were in the hunt when they punted the trade deadline…
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Why does May 1st matter for free agents with a QO? Is that the new deadline for not losing a pick? It used to be after the actual draft itself took place in June..
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Not sure if he will, but he should. I get the notion of these long term deals is to get the production up front and the last few years are albatross. But the Sox have already started stockpiling 2025 anyway with Hendricks and Fulmer and now Giolito (and unfortunately not Woodruff). At this point, adding Montgomery for 2025 makes more sense than waiting a year to pay even more for even longer contracts from Fried/Burnes/Bieber/Buehler...
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Why?
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At this point, the Sox should just sign Jordan Montgomery. I know they have been sending clear messages that they are running up a white flag on 2024. But they do need fans to come and buy tickets at some point. Also since he has made 0 spring training appearances, Montgomery himself might not exactly be prepped for 2024. And unlike fellow Boras Four members Bellinger, Chapman and Snell, Montgomery would be ill-advised to take a short deal with an opt out only to re-enter the market next year. Unlike the other 3, Montgomery could very easily have a Qualifying Offer attached next off-season. Add that to a season possibly hampered by a late start, and another year of age, and next offseason could actually be even less exciting for Montgomery. At least Bellinger, Chapman and Snell will all be ineligible for a QO. So go for it, Boston. Montgomery will probably be much better in 2025, when he starts working out on time. And he can be joined by Lucas Giolito and Liam Hendricks on a pitching staff with some serious promise…
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I’d award maximum points for it…
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But did you ever try a Sonoran hot dog?
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Arizona has a weird take on hot dogs. And that’s coming from a native New Englander transplanted in Chicago…
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I always like the cheese wurst at Comiskey/US Cellular/Guaranteed Rate Field. As semi-edible space age polymers go, it’s among the top ten…
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They’re bringing back Heinz ketchup!??????? It all makes sense now!! I’m on board!! Hopefully the next step is to trade Jansen and get rid of that off-brand Dijon…
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The others can go back and forth between the majors and minors
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Apparently he’s seeing Dr. Neal ElAttrache. When you don’t see Andrews, ElAttrache is Tommy John Jr…
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Hey maybe they need to cast a villain. Think Henry wants to play that part?
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Yes I said Cron was the least versatile. But if he makes the team, they can demote the other three. Of course with Refsnyder out, two of the others might make the team. González also offers a ton of versatility…
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Joely stands a good chance. No really sure about Cron. Best hitter of the candidates, but lest versatile defensively. Assuming Refsnyder and Grissom start the year on the IL, and Valdez (2b starter?), McGuire and Reyes are locks, that leaves Cron, Dalbec, Gonzalez, and Hamilton for the last two spots. Cron is the only one with no options remaining. That might give him the inside track...
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Turn off the sound and listen to Castiglione?
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I'm sure he does. But I am not so sure he and the other two I mentioned also the 26 man roster to start the season, barring couple more injuries. Especially if Cron (also in that opening day lineup) does make the team.
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But necessity is a reality. If the Sox do get that far into the season using only 6 or 7 starters, they could be in for a surprisingly good season. But it's not very likely. So when 2 or 3 starters face some inevitable short IL stints, do you think the Sox bring up Gonzalez and/or Perales?
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It might have to be. I'm not so sure the Sox can keep Gonzalez, Hamilton, and Dalbec all on the 26 man roster to start the season without a couple more injuries...
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I'd say a very good chance, given their limited SP depth. I don't see them making it to July 31st with only 6 or 7 different pitchers drawing starting assignments...
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On opening day? Even Cora isn't so liberal with rest days!
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I came close with one I posted, but I added in Colas and Dillon Head into the deal. (It helped that Thorpe, Iriarte and Wilson were already announced.)
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That's fair. My issues with King are that he only has 2 years left (for now), and he has never started more than 9 games in a season and never pitched more than 104 innings. It is an interesting trade in that it sends both players back home, with RI native and BC aum King coming to Boston and SoCal native and Long Beach State alum Duran returning to southern California. (Although admittedly, Los Angeles or Anaheim would be better fits for a true homecoming for Duran.)
