Foe-Jarmer

I might be making this up, but isn't there a rule against trading a guy you just signed?

They were also guys who had the talent to be fast tracked.. Not saying that Devers doesn't have that same talent but we should also keep in mind that we've been spoiled the last few years by super young guys like Machado, Trout, Betts, Xander etc bursting onto the scene in their early twenties and that's not really the norm for most. I'm totally fine with giving Devers the time needed before promoting him. We can make due at 3rd for the next year or two while he develops.

I've also never understood why DHs get negative WAR points for fielding when it should be neutral?

I wouldn't necessarily count on that. Having young DH against lefties and sitting Moreland still allows us the opportunity to give an outfielder rest if need be with Holt or Swihart. I personally hope they keep Moreland in a platoon vs RHP/defensive replacement role. Maybe throw him out against LHP if he's on a hot streak.. But even then, his numbers aren't great vs LHP and considering how well Young does, it doesn't make sense to have Moreland as an everyday player.

At first I didn't like the Moreland signing. But the more I stew on it, the more I like it. He's a good fit and while I've never really valued 1Bman defense all that much, his defensive capabilities can not be ignored. Worst case, he stinks up the joint and we trade for a 1B/DH and slot HanRam back at first if need be.

I agree. It's not like we're debating spending 14M to bring a guy in and relegate him to the BP or spot start. He's already here and there's a solid chance we'll end up needing him in a more important capacity so why make the effort to get rid of him? Besides, his trade value isn't great right now anyway. I doubt anyone will take his entire salary and even if they do, the prospect we get in return probably won't be useful. He's more valuable to us as on the team than he is otherwise.

This is the first time in a long while where we have a surplus of good-great pitching. I just look back at past seasons where starting pitching was our #1 priority and cringe at trading away our newfound surplus for fear that we will likely end up needing those extra 2 quality starters at some point in the season. It's a tough decision to make for sure and you have to consider we've gone into win now mode. What do we gain from trading a starter now that helps us in 2017? Unless you're gonna flip the prospects at the deadline, not much. It's probably more valuable to us to hold on to everyone right now. Let ST decide who of the remaining 4 lands the last 2 spots and slot the other 2 in the BP. Even though I do think we will trade a starter, I'm still hesitant to say it's a good idea. All of them would do fine in the BP and it affords us a ton of flexibility. Obviously it's an insurance plan against injuries, but we can also have a short leash on our 4/5th starters if an implosion occurs. Additionally, extra starters are invaluable at the deadline once we have a much better picture of our team and its needs for a strong playoff push.

Title says it all. Holy s***, I'd hesitate to sign any reliever to a 5 year deal and 17M+ for one is asinine. You could get a solid #2 starter for that kinda money...

Yeah S5. Trying to figure out how to get a sig going so I can put my old tag in there so people know it's me.

Yeah I'm not too worried about it as of right now. These things usually work themselves out by the time the season starts. Worst case, we have to deal 1 or two guys

I really don't think that's fair to E-Rod. He deserves to be pitching in the majors. If not with us, then another team.

Its certainly interesting. I think the Sox will deal 1 starter. and let the rest battle it out for the last 2 spots with the odd man out going to the BP. I think the trade candidates are Buch and E-Rod. E-Rod has the most trade value IMO and buch could be traded for salary relief. EDIT: Hey Notin! -MEF429

Our rotation is brimming now. Price Sale Porcello Buch E-Rod Pomeranz Wright I dont think any of the last 4 have surefire spots in the rotation. I imagine we trade at least one of them and let the remaining 3 battle it out for the final 2 spots with the odd man out going to the BP. I think of Buch, E-Rod, Pomeranz and Wright, E-Rod probably has the most value in a trade and could get us a pretty nice piece to fill out the roster.

I kinda like this move. A case could be made that they are rushing him. but what's the harm in letting him see MLB action? its not like he's taking time away from someone who is going to give us more production than him. At least not until our LF gets healthy. Worst case, he struggles and we send him back down but at least he's got that experience now. I'm sure there will be growing pains but at the same time they might be lessened by having other super young guys who flew through the system like Betts, Bogaerts and JBJ there with him since they all went through the same thing with varying degrees of success.