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See my comment above, I hate it if it's their only bullpen move. If they're adding other names and they are taking Rodriguez because they see something in him I don't hate it. To reiterate my point you know how volatile these bullpen guys are. For a million beans? who cares.
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Dear god you're correct lol. Why did I think we released him? I think it's because I've got it into my mind we are going to release him or trade him at some point this offseason. People forget how volatile bullpen arms are. Like REALLY volatile, I remember in 2021 at the deadline everyone was pissed we signed Robles and Davis. Now they didn't exactly light the world on fire but they were acquired for almost nothing and both performed significantly better in Boston than they did earlier that year. Rodriguez has some nice swing and miss stuff but not the best results. Teams make moves like this all the time because they see something in a guy they think they can tweak.
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He's an upgrade over Braiser, and a lefty who can get leftys out. It's not the sexiest move.
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Well it’s not Verlander, which means a lot of people are about to get all hot and bothered.
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Fair, but to be more fair, that’s probably why we shouldn’t use extensions like that as a comp
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Olson is almost 3 whole years older than Devers, that’s an even worse comp.
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Players who are taking extensions buying out multiple arbitration years are almost always taking less money. Players who wait get paid more. It’s not the greatest comp
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If your argument is to bring up a once in a generation HOF talent (Trout) you have no argument. End.
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Ughhh, because he only just played his age-25 season dude. people are saying that for a reason, and they're correct. Also, 300 might just be his starting asking price, he might easily be willing to meet in the middle around 250/275. That's good value for him, he would be paid that or more in free agency.
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300 million over 10 years would mean he would have to be worth about 5 WAR per year. By the end of his contract that might be closer to 2.5 WAR the way inflation is going to the past decade. No he's actually only eclipsed 5 WAR once in his career, but given his age and offensive potential, his best offensive years are likely in front of him. He might easily put up a few 7+ WAR seasons in his prime. Devers could be worth that, he's just 26 now and will be 26 for all of next season. People forgot how young he is, if you like age projections then it's conceivable that he's going to get better and better.
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They will probably settle somewhere around 275/10 for Raffy. Take off a few years and increase the AAV if you will. That's my prediction. The number could be much larger or front loaded and offer him an opt-out after 3-4 years as well. Which I wouldn't hate, because at the very least we'd get him for 2-3 more years in his prime and not have to worry about the back end of that contract.
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We only hear what’s reported, not what isn’t. I’m sure Devers side gave them a “buy now” price. The question is how much they’re willing to negotiate before they say “f*** it, well go to FA”
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I mean, this is probably insanely way too premature but I kind of want to move Mata to the pen and groom him for a closer role now, with the hopes he’s a staple in the Boston pen by mid season next year. Maybe get a proven guy to close games with him for 2023
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Could a Devers extension make it easier to let Bogey walk? I just can’t see the Sox rolling into next year without one of the big four
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This is check mark in the “resign Eovaldi” box
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For a prolonged period of time? Not that I can remember, but we’ve seen it for short stretches before.
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I’m not sure how much better that group is, Mata I have high hopes for but he might be a future stud closer too. The rest of them might be better relievers. Murphy and Walter might be good back end starters. The bar might be set a little lower as LHPers
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Without additions, If a guy or two goes down we are back to Crawford and Winkowski starting again. No…just no.
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I don’t think it automatically forces Whitlock back to the pen. It could, but If they do that they need to keep him there. If the Sox want to honestly give Whitlock a chance at starting they have to commit to it, pencil him in as rhe #5 guy. If everyone shows up healthy you roll out a 6 man until things work themselves out. Wouldn’t mind seeing Paxton as a swing guy, I don’t think he could handle a starter load anyways. And hypothetically Bello could start 2023 in AAA, although that’s not optimal. But you can never have enough pitching. NEVER. I want Sale 2 of (Senga/Tallion/Walker/Kluber/Eovaldi) Bello Whitlock Pivetta Paxton.
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Source was Marino Pepen on IG. I don’t follow him so I don’t know how reliable he is. But If the difference is truly 50 million it’s hard to see them not reaching an agreement
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Eovaldi has a career FIP of 3.83 compared to 3.80 for Taillon who also sports a better k/bb ratio because of better control. If Taillons velocity ever takes a tick back up and his K% goes up into his 30’s just like Nate did he could be solid #2 pitcher or more, I’d not he’s still a solid #3: I like Nate…I just like Taillon too. If the Sox lose out on Senga then why not Taillon/Eovaldi? Heck that might be a safer bet then going after Senga.
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I just read over at Soxprospects that they’re only 50 million apart. Now I must research to see if this is based off of any actual reporting/credible sources or if it’s just some guy posting. If that’s the gap, I think it’s more probable than not they get a deal done.
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What is a drop? Stats can vary year to year, Correa is still a plus defender. I don’t see any indication of a steady decline in his defense. He’s also consistently had more power, where’s Bogeys power seem to have disappeared this year. Power is a good indicator of aging well, where’s something like speed usually (but not always) is not. For that reason I’m. It sure I like Turner. If you’re trying to make the argument that Bogey is almost as good as Correa that’s fair, I think everyone agrees with you, but Correa is better. Depending on the dollar amounts, that doesn’t mean he will be a better signing in FA
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Arena do got 275 at two years older than Devers. Devers is 26 and going to FA 4 years later. It’s not unreasonable for him to expect something around 275 million himself. That actually seems like a decent meeting point for both sides. 275/10 might work for both. Add in this years arb and make it 11/293
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Eovaldi also comes with draft pick loss unlike all those other pitchers, making him less attractive to other teams. This might make Nate a lot cheaper than those other options. I’m opting for the upside Taillon may posses, but I like Nate back here too for the right price. Nate shouldn’t stop you from signing Senga if you wanted. I like that too.