QUOTE (Baron @ Jan 21, 2017 -> 02:48 PM)
The Red Sox did exactly what these other teams are probably threatening to do. They didnt pull the trigger and road their offense. Fortunately for us it didnt work and we were able to cash in on a horrible free agent market. Next offseason that wont be the case as these teams will have more options.
Sure these teams could pull the trigger before then and I hope they do. But if this thing goes past the deadline I'm not liking the potential outcome. Then you guys can sit here and preach patience when the market grinds to a halt. I seriously cant wait for the tune to change if this actually happens.
That is where I disagree with you. I don't think that Houston or Pittsburgh will ever be teams that sign elite pitchers on the free agent market. Their market dictates they will have to trade or develop one. Pittsburgh is on the clock with Cole getting closer to free agency.