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  1. Verdugo is probably on that list as well…
  2. Prediction: Verdugo-Hernandez-Gallo (2years / $25mill) My preference would be: Verdugo-Hernandez-Laureano Pipe dream Verdugo-Nimmo-Laureano with Kike moving to SS…
  3. That’s why I prefer a shorter term. My bigger concern with Eovaldi was that even before the injuries, he was far too homer-prone…
  4. And that there was a subsequent IL trip a short time late does strongly point to a guy who came back too early. If “multiyear” means two years, I’m fine with it. Three years, I’d be hesitant (although beyond complaining about it, my options are limited). Four years or more? Walk away…
  5. I hate long deals, too, but the days of locking up your star players on 6-7 year deals are all but Jurassic at this point. Players like the long term security. The Super High AAV for Very Short Years is a new trend, but I’m not sure it’s any better. If a team gives, say, Jake deGrom a 3 year $120mill deal, and deGrom needs TJ six months later, that takes down a team for multiple seasons in multiple ways…
  6. He made two starts after returning from the IL. Which one scared you more?
  7. Devers is 26. I’d much rather give 10 years to a 26yo than 4 years to a 31yo…
  8. 2021 was only 2 years ago. Can’t base everything off 2022…
  9. Yeah right. You just want to save John Henry’s money!!!
  10. But even with Devers, that’s acting like Tampa. Especially after coming off an ALCS season…
  11. I was assuming a “bunch of extras.” He might have to wait out a couple others…
  12. I liked the QO. Eovaldi lead the AL in fWAR as recently as 2021. If he accepts, I’m fine with it. If he rejects, issues start. I could see a 2 year contract. 3 years? I’m getting hesitant. 4 years could be a bad idea…
  13. Bogaerts didn’t have two years of control last off-season. And the Sox -coming off an ALCS appearance - absolutely should not have dealt anyone for reasons related to contract. For a guy who keeps saying Bloom can’t run this team like it’sTampa, that’s a VERY Tampa-like suggestion…
  14. Eovaldi is the only worthwhile pitcher the Sox have a shot at signing for one year. And all those other pitchers seeking multi year deals aren’t exactly bastions off durability either…
  15. An injury?? As in, just one injury? You underestimate them. That rotation could easily look like a bunch of extras from an episode of M*A*S*H during dress rehearsal. And do it by mid-May…
  16. I think Eovaldi is actually a very underrated as a pitcher when he’s healthy. And there is definite irony in me advocating for him after railing against his last contract. But for 1-2 years, I can deal. Maybe. A rotation of Eovaldi, Sale, Paxton, Pivetta and Whitlock has some potential. Although one more starter to push Whitlock back to the pen would be good. Bello, Mata, Crawford, and Winckowski would be needed as depth barring unforeseen good luck with those five. One more arm to be safe. The bullpen then has Houck, Schreiber, Barnes, Brasier, Taylor, and Kelly. Hopefully they get a starter and push Whitlock back. Or trade Duran for a reliever. Or sign a free agent. Or any combination of those moves…
  17. Don’t make me tell him…
  18. The Angels say no because they don’t want $52mill AAV tied up at 3b while they weaken they’re already sub-mediocre pitching staff…
  19. Post-prime Devers doesn’t immediately mean he drops from an.850-.900 OPS to .680. Post-prime Devers should give a year or two (or more!) greater than Nimmo in his prime season…
  20. Eovaldi hopefully accepts his QO. Sign Gallo for RF. Sign 2 relievers. Jansen, Martin and Rogers are the best ones left. SS is a big question…
  21. I’d rather extend Devers, defensive shortcomings and all, then sign anyone on the market this year…
  22. With only 6 guaranteed contracts (I forgot about Kike), then lots of non-tendering is in order…
  23. It is to think that we’re talking about a payroll crunch on a team that only has 5 players on guaranteed contracts. And that’s counting Whitlock’s small deal, Hosmer’s minimum wage deal, and Barnes’ very short deal…
  24. Isn’t that exactly what you keep doing?
  25. Henry doesn’t care about our complaints. He didn’t make billions by listing too impatient people complain…
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