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  1. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I haven't forgotten these deals, and admit Bloom has won a few slight victories. Or Whitlock via Rule 5 (hope he recovers and continues to progress, though nothing is guaranteed). What's missing is really hitting on that gem of a trade that some people predicted was Bloom's specialty, through his intense scrutiny and knowledge of the various levels of the minors. I know, it takes time, but MLB-ready acquisitions become impact starting pitchers or regulars in batting orders every year. Some luck has to be involved, as well; not everyone swings a Yordan-for-Josh Fields or signs a Big Papi, after someone else cuts him right when he's about to enter his prime.
  2. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    It's the same morning the Mets -- who didn't need him -- signed Carlos Correa. The Red Sox just happen to be a team that could really use a shortstop, and a star player. We're not galaxies apart on this cosmic reality, are we?
  3. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    The most worrisome aspect of trading Devers is that Bloom will be making the deal. Maybe an owner will refuse to pay market prices for free agents or to homegrown stars, but trades are all on the front office. Bloom's record in Boston trade returns is just brutal, and that's even including his one big win -- the time he swapped two relievers for two future starting pitchers who are serviceable but back-end-of-rotation talent. If someone really wants to overpay for Raffy, great. If not, letting him walk and getting a second-round draft pick may be the best we can do (especially considering where the Sox should be picking, if that round is based on standings).
  4. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    ... maybe reaction has nothing to do with Niko or Worcester, but that it was announced the same day the Mets signed Correa... ... the Mets -- who now will pay market rate to have two All-Star shortstops (which is only two or three less than the Padres!).
  5. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    It's easy to see the flaws in the plan or lack of plan for the years since '19. But a lot of us are failing to envision the new MLB and how rule changes will impact '23. Bloom may be the Boss, but he's inspired by the words of another... we've got one last chance to make it real, to trade in these wings on some wheels.
  6. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Cut him some slack. The Mets stole Correa, so Bloom pivots to Niko. On the way, he stopped at the bank to pick up some coin wrappers. Sam says they're using all resources -- there will be no couch cushions unflipped and unsearched.
  7. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    If you're asking my opinion, I think those sites based specifically on monetary values may exist to also cater to the industry, may be at least indirectly sponsored by the industry, and very well could be produced by people seeking employment in the industry (if they're not already). My opinions can be totally wrong. But the fact is that Chaim Bloom got his start in the industry by researching and writing at least one analytical article on a baseball website.
  8. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Thanks -- compare his $16M AAV to Whitlock's $18.75 total for four years. Jansen may bring some Kimbrel moments, with a mix of lights-out and shaky saves. But a legitimate closer, coming off a season where he led the MLB in saves and games finished, is now Bloom's highest-paid pitcher of his Era. This is interesting, because to the fans' angst, Bloom never wanted to spend market price on a closer before -- so it shows that adults can change and adapt, if they want to... or have to.
  9. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Yep, the Guy Ants can't just be sitting on the dock of the bay -- they need a splash. SF's top prospect, Luciano, is a shortstop (we got plenty)... but next in line is lefty pitcher Kyle Harrison. Yes, to him. The #7,8,9,11 guys are also pitchers. In between at #10 is outfielder Vaun Brown, who I like better than two others rated at #3,4.
  10. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I've said it before: this is the only place where some diehard Red Sox fans are interested in how much Boston spends. Seriously, anywhere else I see or hear Sox fans, all they really care about is WHO that money is being spent on. And the last three or four years, who it's not being spent on...
  11. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Yoshida... I should've said big league free agents. But who's the other guy? Joely, Crook, Martin, Jansen, JT, Wyatt...
  12. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Bloom will never agree to take back Haniger's "dead" contract. Haniger's $14.5 AAV with SF is more than any player in the history of Chaim except Trevor Unfinished Story. That would be beyond Bloom's calibrations of circumspection considering the umbrella of sustentation from which the Sox are obviously obviating.
  13. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    ... to play third base. That might make the Mets a doubtful trade partner now for Devers. Bloom thought for a second he was in on Correa again, but upon reflection admitted his four-year, $90M offer was probably beyond reason and put any calculus of aligning plainly out of reach of limitations. Sam Kennedy looked at the Mets loading up and replied the Red Sox would compete for the World Series, absolutely.
  14. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    This may have been the plan, when they were willing to spend $200 million on one of them. But two months later, Devers now knows he can ask for twice that amount -- and also knows if he waits and has another really good season, he can probably get close to Judge money. Bloom knows, too, but just stated, “We will probably, I think, go beyond reason to try to get this done," said Bloom, suggesting the Red Sox are willing to go outside their comfort zone, paying whatever is needed to keep Devers in Boston for the foreseeable future. "Hopefully we can get this done. There are always going to be limitations, like people can just put something plain out of reach." Bloom's bold faced words again: probably -- I think -- beyond reason -- to try -- hopefully -- limitations -- plain out of reach.
  15. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    sorry, the pocket half-empty
  16. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Easy: three lottery tickets vs. one a loser just ripped in half.
  17. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    All remain priorities to paid actors of their slap-happy Tommy Pham clubs.
  18. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I already ran out and bought a Chevy to transport all the Bud Light cans it can carry to my decliner.
  19. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    You're right. I should've said he's a politician... except you pre-empted that counter with discreet... ... somewhere, a billionaire owner pines for the days of Stan Musial, forever reserved to play for the same club by an ancient clause (the same one that kept Santa returning home to Mrs. every winter).
  20. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    "with a chance" is technically true... calamities and natural disasters could disable any adversary before the '23 playoffs... a pandemic might even happen. But Sam meant it when he said a very competitive team will be on the field in Red Sox games. He just didn't specify which dugout they'll come from.
  21. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Are you calling... Chaim Bloom... a LIAR?
  22. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    What does 2020 pro-rate to? Or amateur-rate...
  23. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I'm pretty sure I didn't put that in quotes and it was just an answer to the questions in the post. But if the Sox are already ring contenders, Sam, why spend more?
  24. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Or the Red Sox could just let their stars go play for other teams, and still lose 90 like it looks like they will in '23. At least it won't cost as much in paying high salaries to players fans might want to come cheer for.
  25. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Sam said yesterday they're ready to compete for the World Series, and that's that. No more moves. So no to 1 and 4, yes to 3; in-house to 2. But they have to solve 5... letting him slide to California in a year for a thank you tweet is just bad will punting.
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