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  1. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I still want Odorizzi; it doesn't matter if the Sox stockpile seven or eight question mark starters... not when Martin Perez will still be the only sure thing in the rotation.
  2. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I wouldn't trade Casas -- not if the Sox are serious about propagating a new agrarian society. Casas could be the homegrown product with the most potential to become a longterm regular on a sustained contender: 20 HRs as a teenager, already 6'5", and chokes up for contact with two strikes -- more Joey Votto than Joey Gallo. I'd even hesitate to swap Casas for Luis Castillo, an established ace; no way I deal him for just a pitcher with upside like Taillon, who's going to be 30 this year.
  3. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Not me, and here's my warped it's-already-2021, only-three-weeks-from-Spring Training thoughts: Richards was throwing 95 mph last summer. Kluber maxed out at 90 in his showcase last week. If you had to wager, which guy coming back from injury was more apt to throw his arm out trying to impress scouts and land a contract -- and will maybe never throw harder than that in the coming season?
  4. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Ozuna made $18 million last year when he led the NL in HRs, RBIs and hit .338. After a season like that -- and after Springer just signed for $25M per -- it's more than impractical to imagine Bloom burning up so much Mookie money on basically a DH... especially one who wants a four-year deal. If Boston inked Marcell Ozuna for One Hundred Million Dollars -- or even 4 years for $80 million -- this forum would implode.
  5. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Even if you subtract Beni's 6.5, there wouldn't be enough for Ozuna (plus, Bloom isn't going four years on anyone, except maybe Juan Soto... in four years). Best case scenario at this point -- if Beni is moved for prospects -- may be Rosario, Marisnick and a bullpen arm.
  6. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    EHern was good enough to start at both second base and centerfield in World Series games the past few years for LA.
  7. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Nope, he's better; he's a platoon player... the Rays Ox love guys like him.
  8. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    EHern led all NL second basemen last year in Range Factor, per b-ref. In his career he's played more games in the outfield than infield, with over half of those in centerfield. His versatility could keep Verdugo in right and Beni in left, while keeping center warm for Duran or Jiminez. At $7M per, it's the costliest signing of the Bloom Era -- but justifiable as a two-for-one investment in both a second baseman and centerfielder. If the Sox keep Beni, this may be the last position player acquisition (unless they add a really cheap outfield glove). Bloom should focus the rest of the payroll on pitching... where KeyKay is only 0-1 lifetime with an 81.00 ERA.
  9. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Lesser than that even...
  10. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Well, both their playing weights are listed as 180 pounds, so it's inevitable that Mookie will break down like Hank at age 86. Wait... I think you mean rightfielders' WAR, age 21-26, all-time for the years 1871-2020: 1. Aaron 45.3, 2. Betts 41.8.... or HRs: 1. Aaron 206; Doubles 1. Betts 229.
  11. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Sorry if this should be on the Aaron thread, but I think it's relevant in our ongoing debate on the Red Sox investing in and acquiring major leaguers: Henry Aaron had 16 seasons of at least 6 WAR... does anyone think a guy like that is worth a six-year contract?
  12. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I was fortunate enough to see Hank yank Spaceman into the screen in '75. Aaron was 41 years old at the time, in a season when Bill Lee actually received at least one MVP vote. Henry didn't earn any in '75, but fared a bit better while in the NL... earning MVP votes in 19 straight years over parts of three decades, 1955-73.
  13. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    If the IKs (Interest Kings) went "hard" after Profar for somewhere in the 7M range, it probably means they won't be paying Semien twice that. Marcus made 13M last year.
  14. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Yet, someday, someone could break out -- like Urshela did in Beltran's last year in NYC -- and then most GMs/Officers have to consider actually keeping a guy. What could be more important for a team building for the future than trying to assemble a lineup with good players that will help win in the future?
  15. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    The problem is he won't, especially now that the Hendriks' contract probably just increased what Brad Hand will get. There's no way Bloom will shell out more than what he could've had Hand for a few months ago. A financial loss like that would look embarrassing. Ozuna is still an option, if the Restraint Sox' pitchers can figure out a way to keep the ball away from the Green Monster. Odorizzi is a mid-end guy the staff could really use, but there are no reports that any deal is imminent... just interest. One site is now calling Boston the Interest Kings...
  16. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Maybe the Sox didn't do whatever it took to get Tex because they already had a first baseman who won the Gold Glove in '07, was 3rd in MVP in '08, and 6th in MVP in '09. Of course, moving Youk back to third in his 30s instead of keeping a future Hall of Famer is underrated in the Boston bumbles of history.
  17. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Maybe, but the Sox already have had months to sign them. Bradford's most telling line: "Every single time this ownership group has wanted a free agent ... truly wanted a free agent ... they did whatever it took to get him."
  18. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    While I totally agree, you also know there are some here who would totally disagree. I do remember reading and maybe even discussing the idea a year ago that because the Red Sox didn't sign Mookie, they could then use all those savings the next year on guys like Springer and Bauer to stay competitive...
  19. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    Better to start starting soon. Bradford notes Toronto's signing of Springer for 6 years is an investment in long-term contention. Most here agree the cost of Springer was too steep for Boston, and that replenishing the farm is important. But so is finding solid MLB players for a last-place big league team. Some hate the idea of 6-year contracts, but others may prefer stability in the line-up they root for. Does anyone think Rays' fans relish their revolving door scorecards, constantly saying good-bye to players as soon as they turn 26 years old?
  20. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    The remaining Red Sox fans who don't post here would love us if we were in charge, because at least we'd make changes that would actually add Major League players to areas of concern on the roster. Bradford actually had a really interesting column today about how people forget that Sox ownership -- and not any GM -- is to blame for everything Sox ownership complains about.... to us.
  21. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    This new guy is someone to root for -- say Zac Grotz three times fast... sounds like bullies at recess making fun of a new kid -- he has to be resilient!
  22. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    We are on the move! MLBTradeRumors: "The Red Sox have a deal of the minor-league variety with right-hander Zac Grotz, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com (via Twitter). Grotz receives an invitation to MLB Spring Training in the agreement. He’ll be looking to reach the majors for the third-straight year after reaching the professional ranks as a 28th-round pick. The former Mariner has surrendered twenty earned runs with a 22:19 K/BB ratio through 24 2/3 MLB innings."
  23. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    The Red Sox won in a landslide last year!
  24. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    I wasn't adverse to resetting... just to the Red Sox bragging about it on social media, as if they couldn't afford to pay the tax.
  25. 5GoldGlovesOF,75
    That's the point -- we're diehards, and most of us would be happy just watching actual major leaguers. Meanwhile, we while away the winter by posting lists of projected rosters with SP: new guy; RP: new guy; 2B: new guy; CF: new guy... but where are these guys? And will they be bonafide MLB regulars... or openers and platoon players with years of control and trade-worthy value...
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