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I don't hate everything Manfred has proposed like everyone here, but this is the dumbest thing I've heard floated in all the rule change conversations.

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I feel defenestrated.

We were eliminated when it got to 6 million, much less 600 million.

Typically you can hide a pitcher in the bullpen to get them enough roster time to own them. But this year the guys in this draft are probably better than most of the internal candidates anyway so who knows.

This is a horrible idea and not just because last year’s golden bat for the Sox would have been Paul DeJong.

I hate this, but if they're gonna do it, make it risky: Golden batter outs are two outs (and they can carryover to the next inning or some nonsense). Skip Bananaball. Go full Blernsball.

I can't do another offseason where weird Orioles fans come here to post 3,000 times to tell us our SP is worth only like Jud Fabian. Please trade him quickly to Boston or someone else.

The Sox have the 1st pick in the draft and will almost certainly select someone. Who do you want the Sox to take? Below is an article that outlines some of the top players available for selection. https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/rule-5-draft-preview-which-prospects-will-be-selected/

You can't be eliminated if you never try.

Yes and younger brother Jacob is in the Texas Rangers org. Another fun fact. They all went to the same HS as Reid and Parker Detmers, Jayson Werth and future 1st rounder Cam Appenzeller.

Is he related to RHP Phil Maton?

And there is a massive difference between getting the guy for 100k and getting him for Fedde and Kopech.

First base also, imo, faces an over correction in WAR and are undervalued by the statistic.

Mayo is going to draw a lot more walks than Burger and I think he’ll eventually be a 40 HR hitter. I think he’s going to be a legit impact bat when it’s all said and done. Being a 1B obviously caps his value, but I think he’ll end up being a 3+ win player year-in, year-out.

I think Mayo is gonna mash and would take him for Crochet in a heartbeat, Sox could use 40 bombs because 40 bombs means at least 40 runs and you can’t win without runs 🤔🤔

There have been plenty of big at bats that have been decided by lesser known names forever. It’s been a great part of baseball being different than any other game. This is just a dumb idea that is only going to put star offensive players in a position to fail more often.

Look, if you really want to showcase the game’s superstars more, another way to do it is to just eliminate those boring, good-for-nothing non superstars. Anyone that has an OPS under 700 falls through a trap door into a snake pit the next time they take the field. Baseball is evolving, folks. Get on the bus or get run over. (Oh yeah, there will also be a bus driving around on the field during play.)

I've decided how I want this implemented. - You can use the Golden Batter after the 7th inning. - Counts as 2 outs (can carry over if you already have 2 outs) - Opponent can sub in a pitcher, even if it breaks the 3-batter minimum. - If the Golden Batter hits a home run, it becomes a home run derby.

So if Judge strikes out with bases loaded and one out, you just turn around and have him bat again? What if golden hitter is still on base when his actual spot in order comes up? This would be ridiculously stupid

There's still time to be the mystery team "in on him"

WhItE sOx NoT eLiMiNaTeD yEt!!!

But they are both us 😢

Steamer 600 projects Mayo at 1.7 fWAR vs. 1.9 for O’Hearn, so theoretically it’s all very close. That being said, the Orioles love having too much depth so it’s not completely out of the world they would keep both. And it’s still very early and it’s possible they move one of this off-season. If fact, I wouldn’t be that surprised if they are trying to use Mayo in a package to acquire a TOR starter.

You know what we should add to this trade? Some Mayo

Him becoming a 3 win player doesn’t mean he will be one as rookie.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with DeLoach challenging Fletcher for the RF job and Seymour for the DH role. Bring in multiple options into camp and see who Venable, Fuller, and the front office ultimately like. Hell, maybe even Colas rises from the ashes and forces his way into the mix.

Moncada overcame those issues though and put up some really nice seasons. His eventual downfall had nothing to do with initial struggles.

I think he could be there at 2.1 though. Just hard for teams to carry a limited player like him, which would help our chances of him slipping. But yeah, hems the type of guy you roll the dice on at DH over say Zach DeLoach.

With a name like Bob Seymour and the fact that he’s an absolute Hoss…sign me up please. No idea if he can actually play, but he’d be an instant fan favorite. Not to mention that picking the player that seems like they’d be the most fun might be a better strategy than Getz trying to seriously evaluate talent.

You are really anchoring off a dude’s first 46 plate appearances.

Ah.....our #2 target. Nice.

Uncle Baby Billy is spot on here.

Mayo had 46 plate appearances last year. Vargas had 237 plate appearances last year with the Dodgers and the Sox, and 591 in his career to show he’s bad.

And don’t get me wrong, I can understand not wanting a 1B as the centerpiece of a Crochet trade, but acting like a 3 win 1B is somehow not valuable is what I’m really arguing against. Over the past three years, there have been 70 to 80 positional players each season who achieved 3+ wins. That’s less than three players per team in an average year. I get we all want a potential star as the centerpiece for Crochet and we should certainly push for that, but I think there is considerable value in getting a legit stud middle of the bat that can anchor a lineup for six years that doesn’t fully get reflected in WAR.

Magdaleno looks exceptional among the relievers and Webb as a starter seems like a Drew Thorpe type. Ward among the hitters to replace Sheets seems to hit RHP really well. But PCL numbers. Otherwise I might just go with the 27 yr. old Crim since he just seems lke the most well rounded hitter.

Seems like there are quite a few interesting arms in this draft. Right now, I’d say Bryan Magdaleno and Eiberson Castellano are both guys I’d consider at 1.1. And honestly, I wouldn’t be against us taking two players in this draft if things go the right way. For example, if Christian Franklin (OF, Cubs) went unselected in the first round I’d definitely add him to the OF mix with the AAAA guys and see if Fuller can tweak his swing to get more loft.

Mentioned it before, but who gets in is mostly a result of who is on the committee- and then it’s basically fixed on who gets 12 or more to get in. Based on the committee this year… I’ll say Dick Allen and John Donaldson get in. Announcement on Sunday night.

and if it's not a bases loaded situation just hit the batter or IBB, now you wasted the golden at bat

Is it too late for a Moises Alou joke?

I think this will end up being a very wrong statement.

Some other options, just for fun: A Golden Batter out is worth two outs. In the next inning, the other team is permitted four outs instead of three. If you use your golden batter, you start with 1 strike. Golden Batter must be immediately substituted out after that plate appearance. Use of your Golden Batter is a replacement for your first Manfred Man. So if you use your Golden Batter to tie the game in the 9th, you lose your Manfred Man for the 10th inning. Use of your Golden Batter is only allowed if you have not previously used your replay challenge. Use of the Golden Batter requires that the Golden Batter's team's broadcast must be replaced by John Schriffen for the remainder of that half-inning, and the two additional half-innings. The Golden Batter must be selected by a committee of recent Sox Math winners. Also, all teams must have an equivalent contest to Sox Math. Use of the Golden Batter negates any fielder positioning requirements, so extreme shifting is once again permitted for that plate appearance. The next time the Golden Batter's turn in the order comes up, the opposing team may choose the batter for them.

Lmao if we couldn't stomach Machado at 300m no way we're going after Soto. The deals guys are going to be getting now gonna make Harper and Machados seem like bargains.

Not gonna lie, this sounds pretty awesome too.

From what I have read, he’s a terrible defender and passable in a corner. I think he’s an inflated Yankee prospect.

My dad could be a mean MF but he never hit or spanked me or my sibs or my mom which was appreciated. He would yell a lot and basically instilled fear though. To each his/her own but spanking seems wrong to me. But that's just me. I don't hold it against any parent. I would guess it's pretty effective though.

Another? I guess I don’t see all those quality firstbasemen in the organization. The Sox need the best bats they can get. They currently have none at any position. Bones spurs are an easily resolved condition though that should have no effect after healing

How Katz still has a job is beyond me.

The Dodgers can do more than any other team because their insane TV deal and candidly speaking it’s bullshit. The parity in the NFL is incredible and it’s much more enjoyable sport as a result.

Based on numbers Dick should have been admitted years ago when he was still alive. Twice he's missed induction by a single vote, hopefully the third time is a charm for his family.