OneDog847 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Harold's Leg Lift said: Washington lost again today. 8 games under and 7 out in a very difficult division and league. These guys are toast. Rizzo's going to blow this dumpster fire up. Get aggressive and get in there early. What would it take to get Patrick Corbin or Stephen Strasburg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, OneDog847 said: What would it take to get Patrick Corbin or Stephen Strasburg? How many years does Strasburg have left on his deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDog847 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jack Parkman said: How many years does Strasburg have left on his deal? Signed through 2023. I don't think the Sox have the chips to get him. Nats would probably want Kopech, Cease, or Madrigal as the centerpiece of any deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, OneDog847 said: Signed through 2023. I don't think the Sox have the chips to get him. Nats would probably want Kopech, Cease, or Madrigal as the centerpiece of any deal. Hard pass at that price, but do you really think it would cost that much with his injury history and dollars owed? Edited May 9, 2019 by Jack Parkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Why would Daniel Palka ever play again? Why would anyone prefer Palka to Cordell. Cordell actually has baseball skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackDoorBreach Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 This is such a meatball Sox fan thread I can't even start to get into how dumb this is. Adam Eaton? Yikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YonderLaroche Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Sox would be over .500 if they kept Avi , still haven't found a replacement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 8 hours ago, bryank1202 said: Sox would be over .500 if they kept Avi , still haven't found a replacement. He's batting in the .270's and hitting cleanup for Tampa Bay. Signed for 6 million. Sounds like he would have been a good deal compared to Alonso. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 8 hours ago, bryank1202 said: Sox would be over .500 if they kept Avi , still haven't found a replacement. Hey man, they needed to save as much money as possible before "going all-in" on Machado 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 9 hours ago, bryank1202 said: Sox would be over .500 if they kept Avi , still haven't found a replacement. How did you come to that conclusion. Avi has 13 RBI in 119 AB. Cordell alone in RF has 9 RBI in 60 ABS. Are you thinking AVI's defense would win at least 3 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, SCCWS said: How did you come to that conclusion. Avi has 13 RBI in 119 AB. Cordell alone in RF has 9 RBI in 60 ABS. Are you thinking AVI's defense would win at least 3 games. It's speculation of course you cannot draw that kind of conclusion There is more to baseball than just defense and RBI's. If you take Palka out of the lineup from the beginning of the season AVi's defense though much maligned here was average . Not great not bad. He also has a ton more speed and a much better arm then Palka therefore being more valuable in the field and on the base paths. Palka hardly got on base. Avi's OBP is currently .344 which gives more guys opportunities to knock him in . More hits even if they don't result in RBI's, extend innings and advance runners, In a nutshell better speed , better runner on the bases, more HR's, much higher batting average and OBP ,better fielder, stronger arm, more runs scored, longer innings, . Did I miss anything ? That's how bad Palka was. Avi currently has a 1.2 WAR which would put him second on the Sox behind McCann and an OPS+ of 122 so all that WAR cannot be just offense. Then maybe Cordell replace Engels in center and it's even better . Edited May 9, 2019 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, poppysox said: He's batting in the .270's and hitting cleanup for Tampa Bay. Signed for 6 million. Sounds like he would have been a good deal compared to Alonso. Actually signed for $3.5M with another $2,5 M in incentives based on AB's . $250K starting at 350 AB's then every 50 AB's after that another $250K up to 600 AB's. SO if he reaches 600 AB's that another $1.5M for him .Then if he gets 650 AB's he get's another $1M. Those incentive protect the Rays from injuries. Sox easily could've done that. There was speculation in the off season that one guy was practically begging the Sox to keep him or resign him. That might've been Avi. Edited May 9, 2019 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 14 hours ago, Quin said: I'm fascinated by you as a GM. You'd never hand out big contracts, but you really don't like focusing on prospects. Fascinated is a good choice of words. I might've used dumbfounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 If the Sox were going to acquire someone from the Nationals, it should be Max Scherzer. But I don't see that happening for a number of reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Why would Daniel Palka ever play again? Daniel Palka will almost certainly be back. OPSing .950 in AAA. OBP over .400. SSS, yes. But so was his awful stretch to start the season. I am not a Palka bobo by any means, but I'd way rather him get the DH at bats than Alonso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Daniel Palka will almost certainly be back. OPSing .950 in AAA. OBP over .400. SSS, yes. But so was his awful stretch to start the season. I am not a Palka bobo by any means, but I'd way rather him get the DH at bats than Alonso. Daniel Palka does not belong anywhere inside an MLB stadium if he doesn't buy his own ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Daniel Palka does not belong anywhere inside an MLB stadium if he doesn't buy his own ticket. Great analysis. His OPS+ of 110 and WRC+ of 109 in over 415 at bats in 2018 suggests otherwise. He is a limited player, no doubt. But he could be a useful platoon bat in the big leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisk Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: Daniel Palka does not belong anywhere inside an MLB stadium if he doesn't buy his own ticket. His slow start cost him his job. In my mind he's still an upgrade over Alonso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look at Ray Ray Run Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: Great analysis. His OPS+ of 110 and WRC+ of 109 in over 415 at bats in 2018 suggests otherwise. He is a limited player, no doubt. But he could be a useful platoon bat in the big leagues. A OPS+ of 110 for a guy with zero defensive or base running abilities is not a player who belongs in the big leagues. It's truly baffling that anyone still wants Palka around. He can't be a useful platoon because he has ZERO position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: A OPS+ of 110 for a guy with zero defensive or base running abilities is not a player who belongs in the big leagues. It's truly baffling that anyone still wants Palka around. He can't be a useful platoon because he has ZERO position. Lol. Palka had the 43rd best OPS+ in the American League last year (those over 400 PA). I don't think this guy is the savior and I have no problem with him in AAA right now after his putrid start. But he could be a useful platoon piece as a DH and occasion OF, and he will be back at some point, likely whenever the Sox cut bait on Alonso. Apologies on Daniel banging your girlfriend. Edited May 9, 2019 by ChiSox59 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppysox Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 hours ago, zisk said: His slow start cost him his job. In my mind he's still an upgrade over Alonso. Agree at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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