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  1. Hugh2
    Downs is in the same boat as Duran. Duran doesn’t really have anyone blocking him as Boston does not have 3 MLB starting caliber outfielders. So we all agree Duran is taking an outfield spot when he’s ready, why would we not give a prospect, at the same level, in the same position the same expectation. Do we love Kike that much?
  2. Hugh2
    Absolutely, but when you have a top prospect who can play a position that’s not locked down at the big league level you are going to plan on them taking it over.
  3. Hugh2
    Downs is also two years younger at the same level:
  4. Hugh2
    5, above average tools across the board is a first division starter. He’s a consensus top 100 guy all around baseball. Why would at least not hope he’s going to take over 2nd? Who’s blocking
  5. Hugh2
    I expect Downs to be an everyday player, I hope he reaches his ceiling and is an all star talent. I expect the Sox to replace him if he can’t reach that potential. Easier said than done, but always easier when you have system depth.
  6. Hugh2
    https://soxprospects.com/players/downs-jeter.htm
  7. Hugh2
    It’s not as if this was Bobby’s first HR. This is who Dalbec will be. JBJ with more power but less defense. He’s going to go on tears and have months where he disappears.
  8. Hugh2
    Best comp I can find is Kolton Wong. Kike has the stat line advantage and is a year younger. Wong got 18/2
  9. Hugh2
    What evidence do we have that he’s not making market value?
  10. Hugh2
    Kike isn’t any more overpaid than anyone else in FA. But what measures we can gather we have discovered he’s making free market value. If there’s information out there that says otherwise I’d be happy to change my mind. Regardless, he’s making 3% of a luxury tax limit. He’s not exactly preventing the Sox from signing anyone. He will be a good place holder for Downs.
  11. Hugh2
    I’d choose the hall of fame pitcher.
  12. Hugh2
    2B is considered a premium defensive position that would likely increase Kikes value. He’s been outstanding on defense.
  13. Hugh2
    The average Salary in free agency is between 8-9 million per war, meaning if Kike meets his career averages he will be underpaid at 7 million a year.
  14. Hugh2
    I think drafting for need happens more later in the draft. You need to fill out rosters, but at the top it’s all about talent and money.
  15. Hugh2
    I get that argument, admittedly I’ve probably used it before but I honestly believe things are almost never equal. If they take Leiter over Davis, it’s because they think he’s better, or he was asking for less money.
  16. Hugh2
    If you’re drafting a pitcher for pure upside, Jobe is your guy. Best spin rate in the draft, his slider is already mlb caliber. HS pitchers are risky, they’re the biggest boom/bust out there. The Trey Ball PTSDers will lose their minds if we draft Jobe. But I have heard that he belongs in that top tier of talent. Seems to be 8 guys.
  17. Hugh2
    The average 2B is a .704 ops hitter. It’s a small jump for Kike to beat that as his career line is worth more. Plus D, positional versatility. Only thing you can really complain about is him in the lead off spot.
  18. Hugh2
    I think they’d take Leiter over Davis too, so they probably don’t take Davis unless Leiter goes 1-1. They could be in on Mayer/Lawlar too.
  19. Hugh2
    Needs are pointless, you can always trade from surplus for depth. If Davis is the BPA, you take him and trade him down the line if need be. These guys are 2-4 years away from playing in the majors and a lot can happen in that window. Also, the Tigers have been tied to Davis and have been said to really like him (they like Leiter too). So I wouldn’t rule them out drafting Davis just because they have a catcher in their system,
  20. Hugh2
    All I know is they better not draft Trey Ball or people will be pissed.
  21. Hugh2
    Most players traded don’t turn into stars. Fortunately we don’t need all 5 to make this a good trade, just one. Interesting factoid. David Ortiz was a PTBNL
  22. Hugh2
    Loving the Bello movement. Watching the WooSox today. I’ve read that there’s a jet stream from behind home plate to center, and today I’m seeing it. Very very very hitter friendly.
  23. Hugh2
    A bird in hand is worth two in the Bush. One side can evaluate a trade soon, the other side usually has to wait a few years. In blooms case a bird in hand is worth 5 in the bush. At first glance it looks like a good deal and a great infusion of talent into our system, but like you said. Time will tell.
  24. Hugh2
    Agreed, but Davis is a top 10 talent for his bat alone. I wouldn’t be upset with the top college bar in the draft.
  25. Hugh2
    in 2019 Adley Rutschman and Shane Langeliers were taken in the top 10 and they're ranked #2 and #73 in all of baseball. Joey Bart was #41 in baseball before recently graduating as he was rushed, still 24 hitting well in AAA. He looks like a MLBer Kyle Schwarber in 2014 and Mike Zunino in 2012. If history is precedent, Davis is a future MLB catcher and I'm really starting to love the bat.
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