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Not really. Plenty of room for another bat.

Could the Sox theoretically sign Colas for whatever it is they have left, and then have a handshake agreement to extend him a few months later so he gets closer to what he'd normally get? Or would that trigger a bunch of tampering / INTL spending limit rules?

A resounding yes. Kopech will be in the minors until at least June. He isn't going to throw 150+ innings this year. Stiever isn't ready. And I sure as shit don't want to rely on Reynaldo for 15 starts. So yes, we do.

Not really, but I would have brought him in along with Eaton or whoever else we signed.

Man $3M for Dahl would have been a home run.

MARWIN GONZALEZ.

Because I have eyes. Dunning will not be a bust, barring injuries that could happen to anyone. At worst, he's a rock solid backend SP controlled for 6 years and dirt cheap for 3.

Except Brantley wouldn't really be an ideal fit for RF, unless they also acquired another OF like Dahl/Eaton, etc., Not too worried about missing out on Brantley. I don't want a clown show in the OF.

This x1000. I like McCann. He was really good for the Sox. But we have one of the best 2-3 catchers in the game, and he's a horse. We need to ride him. McCann would be a poor use of resources on this team.

Yeah, there is a place for a guy that can actually play the OF serviceably. Not for a DH that can stand in LF and be just as bad as Eloy at it, but a far worse hitter.

Lol, they're not bringing Vaughn up to ride the bench and only play against lefties and they aren't playing Schwarber over Vaughn once Vaughn arrives. If the Sox sign Schwarber, they clearly don't think AV is ready. Which goes against most of what we've heard from Hahn. Schwarber wasn't a fit pre-Eaton, and he's less of a fit now.

I'd prefer not. But I guess its not the end of the world, and nice to have the option.

I think Vaughn comes up as soon as the extra year is secured assuming he's healthy. No benefit to waiting until June or July (other than super 2, which I dont think they're messing with). As I just stated in the post previous to this, bringing in another bat should be a priority. But it needs to be someone who can play the field. We don't need a DH.

Still doesn't answer the question of what happens to Schwarber when Vaughn arrives. Too many DH types. If we sign another bat (and we should), it needs to be a guy that can play the field. Dahl, Gonzalez, Kike, LaStella, Profar all far better fits than another DH.

I will bet you any sum of money he doesn't stay down all year. You name the price.

So what happens to Schwarber when Vaughn comes up 25 games into the season?

He's not good.

Yeah, no. Ozuna, Schwaber, Rosasrio and Brantley are DHs and Sox would have a clown show OF. I probably would have made it work for Brantley, but you pretty much have to sign a guy like Eaton with him anyway. You can't rely on Brantley to play 150+ games in RF, especially with Eloy in LF. Defense would be so bad. I like Dahl as an option too, but again, can't go into the season penciling Dahl in as the everyday RF. He can still be an option even with Eaton signed. JBJ I wouldn't have minded, but I think he's at least on par with Eaton.

Did I miss a Cruz signing?

Brantley probably isn't going to happen, but Joc could maybe still make sense if he'd sign a 1 year deal. Still wouldn't mind getting David Dahl. I also think Marwin Gonzalez would be great cause he can play everywhere and fill in for a week or two at many positions in case of IL stints. Still room for him on the roster once Vaughn arrives. Can't really say the same about DH types like Schwarber.

Besides Springer, please list the better FA options. I assume one will be Joc, which is somewhat arguable, but I'll give you that one. But after that......who are the other 5 guys?

Just have the normal twitter and ST meatheads saying "OMG!!! HE JUST HUNG UP ON THE RADIO INTERVIEW! WHAT A DICK THIS IS GOING OVER SO WELL" and then other people just run with the narrative without listening to it themselves. It was a complete non issue.

He had a very normal interview until the very end. He answered 4-5 questions, the last 2 of which were in regards to TLR. Once he got the third TLR question in a row this one about his issues connecting with younger players, he simply chuckled and was like "alright alright guys, I think its time. Have a great day!". He didn't just hang up and wasn't a colossal dick about it. Overblown here and on twitter by people who didn't actually listen to it.

I think the 8 spot is the spot for him.

Kopech cannot throw 180+ innings next season. There is a 100% chance he is the minors until June. You need to add another SP, unless you want to rely on Lopez taking 10-15 starts.