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It just took extending Vazquez to get off the steep cliff? Don't get me wrong. I am a Vazquez fan. I'm glad he's been extended. We had a little hiccup with him due to his injury but he looks to back on track. Essentially Sox can have him for 5 years. I'm pleased Swihart is getting a second look. He's also had a little detour due to his injury while playing left field and Sox really not sure where to play him. I still think he has plenty in his tank. He's also under team control for 5 years. Basically we have locked up C, 2B, 3B, LF and DH. If Martinez opts out we have his $20M+ to replace him so that won't be a big deal. As Moon has pointed out incessantly, finding a replacement at 1B won't be a big deal. Basically that leaves SS, CF and RF. We still have 3 years of Betts and JBJ. Emergence of Poyner again points to not having to spend much resources for bullpen, as long as you have a reliable closer. Starters will require real money but it's doable.
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Maybe my head in the sand but you head is definitely up Holt's ass. Change in his body will make him better defender? He sucks at every position. If we need long term replacement, Holt isn't it. Let see how long it takes Holt to get injured.
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+1,000,000 Best post by Moon, ever.
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Yanks haven't done it. It doesn't mean they can't do it. But looking good on paper does not always translate to performance on the field. We've won two in a row. And I think this team is better than the last two.
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Don't forget to add $2.2M for All Star Holt.
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I like our pitching staff and we should be improved offensively.
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Swihart has much higher ceiling still. I question the wisdom of fans obsessing over Holt.
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Say what you will but I can't believe we're even having a discussion between Swihart and Holt. Swihart was an up and comer. No one has convinced me that he won't be a very good major leaguer. Hell he may end up being our #1 catcher some day. I love Vaz but as a team our catching position provided -0.5 war, good for 3 way tie for 9th in AL. Our DH position came in at -2.4, tied for 12th out of 15 AL teams. Our outfielders, on the strength of Betts and his 4.0 war (good for 2nd place) came in at 4.7 as a group, good for 4th place. 3B came in 12th at -1.2 good for 13th place. 1B came in 9th at -0.8 good for 9th place. SS also came in 9th at 0.1 war. 2B came in 10th at -0.3 war. Our pitching staff was stellar, coming in 3rd place at 8.3 war. Our infield needed upgrade. Devers along with healthy Xander will give us a boost.
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Moon, maybe DD thinks Moreland is better than what you give him credit for. I also think I'm pretty smart. Our team is on the field boys. Isn't it time for Moon to start Part II?
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give me a f***ing break. Unlike you, I take best information possible to form my opinion. When the manager says Hanley is the starter and therefroe Moreland is not, I take his word for it. Any dumb asses really think another team is looking to take on Hanley's salary? How much of salary and do we also get a player in return or do we give up a player? Lets f***ing trade for Machado while we're at it.
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That was a dig for Moon who wants to rescind the Moreland deal.
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What s*** is that? I'm merely stating what Cora said and a poster thinks Hanley will/should be traded. I think Hanley should be platooned and not get vested for 2019.
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And I thought we already had a super super sub in Brock Holt.
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So our new manager Cora is a LIAR when he said he expects Hanley to be our starting 1B?
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Moreland's contract will be the reason we lose this year. Had we only waited and knew what the market was.......And Holt sucks. I'll take anyone over Holt.
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Chris Sale being himself today. I guess he is taking it easy. He only struck out 7 in 5 innings. He gave up 2 hits. No walks. Opening day starter for sure. Anxious to see Price pitch vs someone other than Sox hitters.
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Whats wrong with that? He's done nothing last two years.
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Had we not signed following Hanley $22M Sandoval $18M Price $31M Kimbrel $13M Porcello $20 That's $104M that we could have used to sign every FA in the market. Better yet, I propose we trade following players Price, Porcello, Sale, Kimbrel, Hanley, Dustin, Betts, JBJ, Xander.....pretty much start over with Beni and Devers. Lets' suffer through 120 game losing seasons, stock up on high draft picks and some AA talent from all the trades. Lets make 2022 not as a 'cliff' year, but the 'summit' year. Hell we'll have around $150M to spend on top free agents. Good grief. It's time to move on. MY f***ING TEAM IS ON THE FIELD AND READY TO KICK SOME f***ING ASS.
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"IT'S NOT ME, IT'S THEM". That's all I need to know. And any player that disrespects a manager who by the way was hired by the ownership (because they do ultimately hire the top baseball person). I have no use for. Do you think there's a team that would trade for "IT'S NOT ME, IT'S THEM" and pick up 100% of his salary?
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I don't know about anyone else but when DD was brought on board I felt an adult was now running the organization.
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It better not be 'sketchy' with $31M, $20M, $7.5M investments.
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This is what a good trade looks like. Both teams should benefit. I don't care that Moncada and Kopech become stars. If Sale pitches like he did for three years, then it's a good trade for us. We got what we wanted.
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1st statement was to defend him somewhat for getting blamed for coming in last place three times. I was merely being nice. Second statement is to defend DD from unrealistic attacks. I mean GMs can only do so much. I think DD has done all he can. It's now up to his players. i think DD is better.
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On a serious note, Ben did win a world series. I'm just mad about two contract that seems to tie our hands behind our backs. I think DD is doing his job, doing what he was hired to do. If we win it all, 90% of credit should go to the players. DD will not collect a hit nor get an out. It is about the players. $230M luxury tax payroll. Yeah, who wouldn't want to sign Arietta for 1 year $9M deal? But we've made our choices. Can't have it all. Get as many players as healthy for season opener. No looking back now. We've left the comfort of mountain top. It's time to navigate the Black Run. It's now race to the bottom of the hill.
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I believe the good news in ALL of this is that with very few player exceptions, owners have come to their senses. I'm just now worried about having to give Betts a $300M, 10 year contract. A case can be made for offering high dollar one year deals. Would Kimbrel reject a 'qualifying' offer as an example? I just don't see a Chapman deal for Kimbrel.
