Since the Sox weren’t expected to compete this year - with or without Machado - would anyone else rather have had Hahn not sign or trade for any of the guys in the list below this offseason and just give the extra $40 - $50 million in savings to Machado up front this year?
Afterall, Hahn spent $45 million this offseason on two mediocre #4 starters, two good relievers, and three bench bats.
Ivan Nova - $9 million (1 year)
Yonder Alonso - $9 million (likely 1 year)
Kelvin Herrera - $