Right now I would have to say the cost would have to be very low. We have a 4.5 game lead, with a lot of subpar years from our lineup. Can expect better second halves from Bett, Beni and Hanley.
Became a fan in 1972, my grandfather would give me a dime every game the sox won. Fisk was rookie of the year and my favorite player.
The sox finished a half game back of the Tigers in the division, because of the strike they did not play an equal amount of games. This was the beginning of 32 years of heartbreak.
Yes but not ideal.
I actually have not given up on Velazquez, stuff isn't great but knows how to pitch. Has been great at Pawtucket, and would eventually give him another chance.
Out of 104 appearances 2 were starts in the minors and I'm guessing neither was longer then 3 innings.
That scouting report is from when he was drafted.
Workman and Barnes are not being converted back. Workman still hasn't fully recovered. Sheperd has always been a reliever. Beeks is the one that can step up to be starter depth.
I named 12 players to protect because they are all rule 5 eligible and could be selected, again not high end prospects like the past, but all potential serviceable big leaguers.
This is why there is a 40 man crunch. You will see some of them traded for money for international signings, and maybe for a Plouffe or a Peralta, or a player of that standard.
Actually you need to read the updated scouting reports on Buttrey, he's throwing in the high 90s consistently out of the pen. The two you mentioned Callahan and Buttrey might be 1 and 2 on best bullpen prospects in the system. Both recently promoted to Pawtucket and both could see time with the team in September.
Holt is going to be very busy. The depth you left the team with especially in the starting rotation and outfield is terrible. And good bullpen prospects will be taken in the rule 5.