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Not really seeing anything concrete tying the Sox to him. That said, if they spent 5 years, $80M I'd say why the hell not. It represents trying to win a little bit, which I appreciate. He's a young player. And if it completely flops, it's not an amount of money that kills you in the long run.

I would hope this would quiet the ND fans, but we all know better.

Ofders would just be the same next year. Nobody in Japan throws hard anyways so he'd face the same questions. And most he'd make in Japan is like 2-3 million. So he'd delay another year towards MLB free agency (on the ither end) while also still leaving tens of millions on the table even on the lowest ends.

Yea... I'm not watching all that, but I'm happy for you, or I'm sorry that happened.

I think the "story" is in the video, but it's all the same slop. Bloggers and Podcasters repeating the same rumor followed by, "it can certainly happen", or "this is a move they should make".

It took more time for the link to load than me to read the 1 sentence "report"

Take the most athletic collegiate SS or CFer (preference) with at least an above average hit tool and plus defense.

Interesting. I spitballed top 30ish type guy that would fall because of demands but top 25ish is even better.

Feels like the Cubs might come in with a 1-2 year offer. Pacifies frustrated fanbase. Imanaga/Suzuki. Big market for sponsorships, but not the pressure cooker of NY Boston Philly. Mariners Angels Red Sox Padres Cubs Pirates...one of those six.

The defense holds up on the goalline with another Fitzgerald pick. (10) Miami (FL) 10 (7) Texas A&M 3 Final Go Hurricanes! I'm really proud they won in a hostile environment in College Station. Hit. Stick. Bust Dick! We FUCKIN!

Why are you talking about Marte in response to a convo about what deals the Rays and White Sox made together?

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That might clear out half the system. Where would he play lol?

I think they can land a top 25 player at 42 with their bonus pool space. They’ll be able to exceed $4 million in the 2nd round if they’d like. I think there are players with much more upside than Thome who are realistic now.

Gallo or Schwarber Lite at 25-27? Massive variance there.

In the 2nd or 3rd rounds? Sounds like exactly where he is projected.

Fourth quarter......finish the game Miami! If we could make some FGs we'd have A&M behind the eight ball. Close it out. Hit. Stick. Bust Dick.

Did the White Sox somehow obtain Marte in a deal we haven't heard about, yet?

They aren"t getting Bichette Bregman Tucker Bellinger. What exciting hitter remains??? Especially LHed? Plus nobody even knows what to expect from Colson this year. Cholowsky RHed as well. Perfect balance with Teel and Braden.

Rumors the Rays are trying to put together a significant package for Ketel Marte.

This would excite me. Maybe he doesn’t pan out but I love the idea of the move.

Depending on how 1-1 goes can’t they try to push preps down to 2-2 and 3-2? I could imagine Thome as an overslot 3rd rounder if he doesn’t blow up this spring. Good bat, but limited athleticism and uncertain future position does not scream rocketing up draft boards.

Not enough elite velo to prove anything. Imai one of the few remaining in starting rotations that throw upper 90s, and he'll get somewhere in Cease/Valdez territory. Murakami will stay in the US even if it's just a 1-2 year prove it deal according to all reports. He believes he can get a huge contract after that at just age 26-27. Remember how rare FA's in that age range are...

And he's too old for a team at least two years away...Murakami has age and growth/potential in his favor. Two years from prime for him.

He's not going more than 2-3 years if he doesn't get 5-8 years as originally targeted. 8/$180 was the mlbtr projection. A non contender/guaranteed playing time situation away from the major media markets makes some sense. But a deal for just two years or maybe three doesn't help the Sox as much as teams like the Pirates Red Sox Reds Mariners and Padres that are in win now mode and have (quite) relatively limited budgets. Then he crushes the ball and is off to the Dodgers to replace Muncy/Freeman.