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  1. notin
    If by always, you mean NEVER, I agree…
  2. notin
    The team didn’t create any drama; Devers did. Telling a player to play DH doesn’t create drama. And Devers jumped the gun and created all the drama about a move to 1b before he was even asked. Mookie let the Dodgers bounce him around the field just to let other players play. Devers wouldn’t even switch to cover for an injured teammate. I’m glad he’s gone…
  3. notin
    No, Devers “me first” attitude cost us Devers. If he shut up, grabbed a first baseman’s mitt and signed the team “Get Well Soon” card for Casas, he’d still be here. But instead he went on some whiny rant about having to play EVERY POSITION, when in reality, he was asked to play just one. What a terrible teammate. Bregman just allowed us to find out about it faster…
  4. notin
    If the Sox are acquiring the infielder to complete their lineup - and not even an expensive one - why are they including JH Hicks? I get you don’t like his one partial season in Boston, but players bounce back. And given that former 2024 Sox washout Brad Keller has an $11mill AAV, replacing Hicks isn’t likely to be noticeably cheaper. Plus last year, he wasted time in the Giants’ rotation. Maybe getting back into full time reliever mode will work out for Hicks. And as you live in/near Houston, do you really think the Astros give up Matthews in that deal? For a package headlined by Rafaela?
  5. notin
    Orioles marketing department? 😉 Grayson Rodriguez (238 IP in the last two years) is “always injured.” Not sure how Shane Baz (286 IP in the last 5 years) is the solution to that problem. Im not as high on Taylor Ward as the solution to. RHH power issue, considering he has topped 25 HRs just once and is already in his 30s. It’s possible Baltimore sees something in his swing that will play well at Camden. But acquiring Ward - especially because he’s also an outfielder - would absolutely not put me over the moon. Alonso certainly checked a few boxes for Sox’ needs. And as a 1b, was less likely to command a 6 or 7 year deal. But missing out on him doesn’t faze me much.
  6. notin
    I think once he chose the name he didn’t have much on the way of choice…
  7. notin
    Very possible. Also not necessarily a bad thing…
  8. notin
    If you truly believe the Sox won’t go over 3 years for anyone, then Boras would not be in Breslow’s Contacts folder…
  9. notin
    As much as I value Duran, the Sox have a better chance of dealing him for Galileo than they do for either Hunter - Greene or Brown. And while Tolle and Philips are nice adds, no. That deal makes zero sense for Houston, who isn’t going to trade a win-now contributor in Brown for a win-now contributor in Duran plus a pair of win-later candidates. Same goes for Greene. Lodolo seems like the best candidate. Possibly only candidate in a two team trade. Trading Duran for Paredes (whom I like at Fenway) and a reliever is like spending $20 on a stick of gum. Lodolo or 3 teams if the Sox want a SP for Duran…
  10. notin
    While I don’t see Duran getting a #2 starter directly, if AZ balked at him straight up for Marte, f*** them.. Duran was worth 10.8 fWAR in his only two seasons as a full time starter, putting him 0.1 fWAR behind Marte, Corbin Carroll, Elly de la Cruz and ahead of Trea Turner in that timeframe. Duran is a good player, and has been doing as well as a lot of those “why can’t we get players like that” types. I get why Breslow wants a lot..
  11. notin
    Especially the Mets. Far and away the worst spenders in MLB. Have you seen that current roster? That has to be the worst use of $320million since The Electric State….
  12. notin
    Or landing $2billion TV deals. The Sox might not soend as much as they can and should, but the playing field still wouldn’t be level…
  13. notin
    Not glove compartments! No way! Im calling BS here…
  14. notin
    There was a parking lot there at that time…
  15. notin
    Not that long ago, almost nothing happened before Christmas around MLB. This is fast-paced. And Breslow hasn’t let us down in the offseason yet, has he?
  16. notin
    If they ever did Reds are willing to trade Lodolo for Duran, it should have already happened. I think I’d be questioning Breslow if he’s the reason that deal never happened. As for Singer, BTV suggests he is worth the about the same as Lars Nootbaar, Kerry Carpenter, Brenton Doyle, Isaac Collins or Josh Lowe in a trade. I do Carpenter or Doyle yesterday, and think long and hard about Lowe. Pass on Collins and Nootbaar. (Both are in the division anyway)…
  17. notin
    I think Duran for Lodolo makes more sense than Duran (plus) for Greene for Cincinnati, but that doesn’t mean it’s a sensible trade for them. But what really makes sense for the Reds is trading Brady Singer for an OF, and Duran makes no sense here for Boston.. I suppose even if Duran for Lodolo isnt optimal for the Reds, it’s probably the closest thing to a “Duran for a #2” starter trade that works for both sides…
  18. notin
    It’s hard to recall exactly, but I think DD traded away more BA Top 100 prospects than Breslow has to date. Granted, time in the role is not equal yet. And a few of the BA Top 100 prospects DD dealt (example: Javier Guerra) were total busts…
  19. notin
    And trading Tolle and Early doesnt constitute trading “all the Sox prospects.” He has absolutely gone down the road of trading prospects in the past. That’s not up for debate. At least not a good debate. He’s also had success doing it, so of course he would do it again. Not sure if he has that option with Philly, but he hadn’t needed it yet because he has financial free rein. So what he would do with a limited budget is guesswork at best. (Although given his history, trading prospects is not a bad guess.) But if they ever did put a halt on his spending, are you saying he still wouldn’t trade prospects to help his team? Would he stand pat? Or just quit and apply for a job with the Mets? I think he might have too much payroll commitment and recent success to go into Montreal Rebuilding Mode…
  20. notin
    It’s still 2025. Many, many deals happen in January. Not sure why so many fans have this mentality that if your starting lineup isn’t etched in stone before Thanksgiving, you’re not trying. This team did address major needs with Gray and Contreras replacing Toro and Buehler/Dobbins. Those are definite upgrades. With over 3 months to opening day, there is plenty of time. With 7 of the MLBTR top 10 free agents still unsigned, the the argument that the rest of MLB is miles ahead is just laughable…
  21. notin
    Can we agree on this: 1) Duran is a viable trade candidate 2) Duran is very unlikely to be dealt directly for a #2 starter, but he can be dealt in a 3 team deal that nets one, or for a prospect haul that can be flipped for one…
  22. notin
    Good lord, you’re stubborn. The right answer here was “yes, money is a factor, too.” No one said they were equal factors. Not that difficult…
  23. notin
    Not until July 31st, when everyone in the running does…
  24. notin
    Trade Early, Tolle and Rafaela? Hed get back something good no doubt. But in the absence of money, he has never been shy about trading his farm…
  25. notin
    You don’t? Want a copy of mine?
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