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Don't think it is quite strong enough to be in contention and definitely pushes us over the salary cap.
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An article this morning claims we are 7 to 10 million from a $210 cap now without money for contingency later in the season. Identifying 2 or 3 more players we could sign doesn't line up very well if we plan to stay under the cap in a year we probably won't be serious contenders. Moving a player to make room for prospects coming up or a quality signing in the outfield makes more sense. Beni and Chavis are places to look but neither seems to be in demand.
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I think they are looking for another outfielder and would have traded Beni by now if they could have gotten something considered valuable in return. In general, I think the Sox are looking to promote a few likely candidates from the farm during 2021 so want to be judicious in not blocking them with multi-year contracts for journeyman players this year.
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If you believe Beni to be not much more than an average player and you can get prospects plus clear $5 mil that could be applied to a better than average outfielder, why not go in that direction? Another obvious thought is the Sox management may believe the farm now holds a prospect who can fill the position and the goal should always be to bring up ML ready players.
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I would expect additional Sox moves to make room on the 40 man. We still need a CF, whether it be Duran with his left handed bat, JBJ or another. There has been a lot of criticism of Bloom for his inactivity, but last week there were two moves and now two pitching moves. I fully expect Bloom to come through with trades affecting the 40 man and resolving the outfield issues. Beni is possible if someone will give value in return. Chavis is another and who knows who else on the current 40 man will be dropped in favor of making us a more competitive team in 2021 and beyond.
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I think we got Richards in a $10 mil one year deal so wouldn't we now be looking for a CF and a closer?
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Boston sports writers think all of them will make it sometime in 2021.
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Clearly Bloom has been looking at Pitching all along. We reportedly made a solid offer to Kluber but he chose the Yankees for other reasons. No need to criticize Bloom for lack of widespread trying.
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I'd say that is likely and that we add an outfielder in his place. I doubt if JBJ is back, but if we can give $7 mil for two to Hernandez, maybe we can pay JBJ competitively.
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And if the Sox trade away Beni, the payroll is flat and the payroll can either go to prospects with the remainder available to go toward a quality outfielder. Looks like a reasonable move although Sox fans tend to be hyper critical. Do they want top dollar stars no w? It won't happen.
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Funny. Us older folks have trouble with huge contracts, having come from a time where houses cost one hundredth of what they cost today.
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Let's start applying some of our farm to the majors this year as well. Downs, Casas and Duran have a shot as well as multiple pitching prospects. Will they see the majors this season and if so, who on the 40 man will be traded? Chavis, Beni, Dalbec? With that thought in mind, our FA acquisitions should be for relatively short term contracts. Hernandez for 2 is the latest hot rumor.
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i think the Springer deal has resulted in higher expectations for JBJ. Maybe he will get $12 mil for 2 years. That will put him out of the Sox range. There is also a lot of talk about Beni and now the Brewers. Where there is smoke there probably is fire. Beni for prospects would mean we would not only have to replace JBJ but also Beni. That may mean one from within and perhaps an Ozuna. I expected at least one significant move this week but so far nothing. Due diligence is important but time is slipping by.
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That is quite the dream although these players will be bid for competitively
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With the top tier outfielder contract agreed, can JBJ be far behind? We will need at least one outfielder, depending on what we do with Beni, if anything.
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Supposedly we offered $300 Mil over 10 years and that was refused. If that truly happened,, I think we went with a high risk offer but even that was not enough. Mookie was probably leaving anyway and we got the best deal we could under the circumstances.
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If they are honestly trying to get in a full season, it may be June before we see many fans at ball parks. The way virus shots are being distributed, when will herd immunity be obtained? No fans mean the owners will be pleading poverty again so it's bound to impact cba negotiations.
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It's sensible to let the guy go if he has a chance of playing in the majors for another team while he only represents depth for us at best. I had him as a utility infielder, who could fill in at 2nd, short and third. We have others so we let him go.
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He wasn't saying it was the only factor, but it is one of many. Contract offered, weather, location of family, etc. will all bear upon where they go but if I was making a choice, I would opt for a winning organization if all other things were close to equal.
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Life can be hard. We have to be thankful for what blessing we receive. He had many good years and he earned what he was able to accomplish.
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He would have been a good utility guy for the Sox, but they are moving on.
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Milky toast GM over his head and overmatched
oldtimer replied to Swiharts Ghost's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
It's a good thing other posters are not as alarmist as you are. I agree with Jackson---. Bloom is doing a good job of bringing the team back into contention and will make value moves to make that happen. There is a lot of harm that has to be undone. I do expect several more solid moves before the season starts and one more this coming week. The Sox will be far more respectable in 2021 and start to be seen as a serious contender in 2022. -
Have patience. Perez was added and we will probably sign another starter very soon. Yes the BP needs help and there are still CF, possibly LF and 2nd base to deal with. I don't believe this is the year to compete at the highest level, but I do expect a much more competitive team.
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The Sox made an offer but Kluber probably thought the Yankees would give him a better chance to be on a winning team. He would have been correct to think that. That is just another hurtle for Bloom to overcome. I like your optimism. The Sox are working to get better and I believe some moves will be made this coming week.
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I believe we will see a Red Sox move by the end of next week. Beni is hanging out there and the Sox have talks on going in several areas.