Hugh2
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Red Sox don't have to win the offseason, but they have to perform much much better in 2024. And I just don't know how they do that without some roster reconstruction. I think Breslow deserves a year or two to truly assess what type of POBO he can be, but it's not a good look for him and even more so for John Henry at this point if they don't make any big moves this offseason. John Henry deserves to be booed. Like, someone needs to tweet about his whereabouts 24/7 the same way that kid did to Elon Musk and it needs to be a constant stream of Boos everywhere he goes for life until he grows some balls or sells the team. Ok, maybe that's a little too much. I'm still holding out hope for Yama, and ultimately I won't really complain until the season begins because so much can still happen from here until there. But one can be forgiven for getting a little worried that this teams offseason performance will be flaccid.
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I mean, at this point, I’d take even a little throttle
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Note to self: Stop believing Marino Pepen.
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And he’d be paying 80 million a year for a 30 million dollar pitcher. It’s not exchange rates, Cohen is paying double the price as everyone else because he incurs every single penalty.
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Apparently he’s doing a second round of interviews and accepted an invitation to visit Fenway. Allegedly the Sox also told Yamamoto they would be willing to up their offer. Not surprised Yamamoto is meeting with everyone, I’d do the same thing if I was in his shoes. Honestly, I think the Dodgers are more of a risk than the NY teams. They have the wallets, and unlike the other two NY teams their luxury tax situation isn’t complete crap
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Every penny the Mets spend now has every surcharge on it. That plus posting fees. Henry can’t match Cohene budget, but he doesn’t have too.
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People are underestimating how expensive Yamamoto will be to the Mets. He could cost Cohen close $700 million when it’s all said and done with the posting fees and all the taxes
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I’ll be willing to wager anyone $1,000 Yen that Yamamoto signs here.
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People can say whatever they want about Boras, but he’s a very good agent. And that means at times telling his clients “this probably your best offer you should take this”
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It happens fairly often, just never on this scale. And it probably never will for a long time. Ohtani is different, both as a player and as a marketable asset. He made $40 million in endorsements last year, the next two highest were Trout and Judge at $5 and $6 million. If those guys did what Ohtani did they’d be making what a bench bat does. Ohtani however? Still a 40 million dollar player. Crazy
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Your guess is as good as mine.
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Jim Bowden now reporting both the Red Sox and Giants have offers over $300 and both are making a strong push for Yamamoto
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Marino Pepen reporting that the Red Sox have an offer on the table for Yamamoto worth over $300 million.
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So hes' effectively about as fragile than Sale. Wonder who gets more IP in 2024.
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Not hearing much of anything. Say what you will about the Sox, but this FO runs a tight ship.
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Here are my odds. Red Sox 99% Giants/Mets/Yankees/Mets/Cubs/Phillies/Braves/Angels/Blue Jays/ 1%
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Allegedly he's meeting with the Red Sox last, and he's pretty much met with everyone at this point. It's coming down to decision time. I think the Sox have a MUCH better shot at him than a lot think.
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If I was a betting man I'd say Yamamoto is about to sign, and we will know by Monday. Just a hunch
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That can work to your advantage as well. I've done a lot of hiring, and I always feel like I get a recency bias. Someone can blow me away at the begining of an interviewing process and then I find someone at the end I fall in love with. Of course, this is why I do a second round of interviews. I think the Sox have every opportunity to win this thing if they want to.
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If John Henry did have a christmas grinch like moment and his balls grew back ten times their size and he rememebed they are the Boston Red SOX then I find it very encouraging that the Sox stratetically planned on meeting with Yamamoto last.
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Mata is out of options, don’t think they would have protected him on the 40 man if he was t going to get a shot at making the bullpen in camp. He could also end up being traded.
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Your best pitching prospect in Worcester is Fitts, with some intriguing arms in the bullpen. Also, you have to figure some guys from AA will be called up at some point. Wikelman Gonzalez conceivably should be in Worcester sometime
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Yeah, the Red Sox do have a AAA team in Worcester. They maintain a 28 man roster yearly.
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Someone has to catch the pitching prospects down in Worcester.
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It almost feels like the Sox have compiled a bunch of guys to compete for those last few spots on the 40 man, and in the bullpen, and may make expendable someone from the Houck/Whitlock/Pivetta/Crawford group. This makes sense if the Sox actually sign a few starters and trade for a RHH second baseman.