No the issue is that Bloom let all those guys walk as FA'S and with the Paxton signing putting the team over the cap we get pretty much nothing in return for all those guys.
You missed the most important achievement of all by Bloom. He has pared the Sox payroll from among the top 3 or 4 in MLB to now #11 and kept the team "somewhat" competitive if you can call 2 of his seasons in last place such.
I refuse to read when people's opinions get personal and insulting. This is a discussion board where people have the opportunity to share their opinions without ridicule.
Sox are 11th in MLB payroll now and these were the orders Henry gave to Bloom. I place most of the blame on John Henry who I wish would sell the team. Bloom simply has to follow orders.
there are plenty of other threads for this discussion. i came here to read about the pitching beyond 2023. hopefully Bloom realizes we have enough SS in our system and instead drafts the best available PITCHER in this June draft.
I agree that this JDM for Turner switch is not hurting the team. problem is the team is on the hook for 2 years at MORE money for Turner than the LAD signed JDM for on only a 1 yr deal. Not to mention the difference in ages.
you are right that Turner is simply a 1 year stopgap. Problem is - a stop gap to who??? Or will Bloom just simply bring in another stop gap for next year??
I think many on here are rooting for Duran but he's really not a kid anymore. I believe he's 27 and based on one of his strengths being his speed he needs to bunt and steal bases more than he does.
Sox are benefitting by the new balanced schedule for sure. Overall they are about a .525 team but if they were playing under the old schedule format they would not have the same record likely. They are not a bad team but certainly not a true WS contender.
I don't think Bloom had any interest in bringing Wacha back at all. He is a metrics guy and Wacha didn't fit. Bloom will just keep bring in Kluber, Richards, Wacha types on 1 yr deals and hope he hits on a few.