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Rally wish we'd given him a chance last year.

This.

I'm indifferent. Had they signed a Brad Miller I would've been happy with it. However, these vets, prior to signing, look at the teams current chances and probable playing time. If a 2nd baseman signs they know that even if Madrigal struggles he won't likely be benched. He needs to play and develop. They also know everything has to go right for us to make the playoffs this year. Not much reason to sign a 1 yr contract with us. An OF I could see bc Mazara could struggle and lose at bats and the vet could be a platoon based on pitching matchups. None are really all that exciting. I'd rather the Sox use the first half to see what we have and make moves at the break if needed.

None lol Been a fan since 1994 when I moved to the US. But live in Tampa. I've gone once a year and we've lost every game but one. 5 years or so ago I flew to Chicago for the first time and timed it for a Sox vs Cubs game at home. Sale was supposed to pitch. Due to some rained out games Axelrod started instead. We were losing 8-0 by the 3rd and I was freezing. This year I'm flying to Chicago in July. Going to see Sox at Wrigley. I really hope this ends up being a memorable game.

Articles like these show why the Grandal pick was great. Keeping McCann too. Here's to hoping they can help ReyLo, Kopech, Cease, etc. This year.

That's terrible. Looks like someone at the factory made a mistake and stitched one logo over the other.

IMO its a realistic finish. However, I think if everything goes right we will finish much better.

Such a weird debate some of you are backing. The Angels got Joc for nothing bc the current price, due to the Dodgers' needs post Mookie trade, was much less than it was before they landed Betts. Had we traded for Joc prior to LA landing Betts we would have had to pay much more (Bummer was the reported ask). So the only argument would be to have gone into February with the same RF situation as last year while we hoped LA traded for Betts and made Joc's asking price less. IMO Mazara is the perfect fit for our 2020 needs. He is only 24 and has upside. He makes us better in RF compared to 19. We can cut him if he sucks. We can still go after Joc next year if we want.

.850+ OPS. 40 Hrs. I think he improves more than expected in the field thanks to his extra year, the work he put in, and having Robert in center. He still wont have + value but maybe around -4 runs.

My ideal person can play some SS/2nd and OF. Can hit LHP. Mainly bc I want someone that can spell Mazara is he doesnt improve his splits. Holt and Zo bc of their experience. I like Scooter too as someone that isnt that far removed from a nice season.

Wasn't expecting this. Damn it.

You don't think Bummer will?

didnt he make really hard contact which contributed to his BABIP? If I am correct, while its bound to lower, I doubt it dips as much as other players would.

On opening day I assume TA. Once Robert is up he will. But I think RR will shuffle this around.

Same. Enough to pay for MLB tv and buy a ticket to fly to Chicago and catch my 2and ever game in your city.

I am hoping he gets into Eloy and Mazara's heads about launch angle. That alone would make him worth that contract. Send Collins to AAA to get bats daily and work on his D. We need him as the back-up C next year. Sign a RP or 2. Not sure this will happen but I really hope we can extend Madrigal and Robert so we can get them on OD. I really think we can compete for the division and those games may end up being crucial. I'd rather have them than Mendick and Angel/L. Garcia (or Pillar) playing on OD.

Get DK and then add Walker. I like the upside of Walker.

Griffey Jr.

At this point I would be happy with DK as SP 1 and Walker as 2. I think Walker has the most upside and should cost little. But due to injury concerns bring back Nova as an innings eater. Opening: Giolito DK Lopez Cease Walker/Nova Later: Giolito DK Kopech Lopez Cease You have Walker/Nova in case of injury. I did not bother mentioning Rodon as we have no idea what we will get from him. If anything it's a bonus.

Agreed. Try and create a strong bullpen since outside of Giolito we don't have anyone that we can currently say "I am confident they are going 6 innings". I think Cease, Kopech and Lopez will get there (I may be the only person that thinks Lopez will take a big step forward this year) but as of right now we need a few more pen pieces.

This year.... but hopefully not for the length of that contract lol

20 a yr for our 4th/5th starter when Bum got 17? I would not hate signing DK but at that price/length I'd rather just go with the bottom of the shelf scraps.

I don't see the point. After missing on a TOR pitcher were not competing this year. Let Collins play and let's see what we have. Now, if we trade Collins as part of a package for a SP then fine... let's sign EE.

I dont see the point of signing EE. We have Abrue, Collins, Grandal and McCann to take DH at bats. Signing EE only keeps us from seeing what Collins can do which we need to find out going into next year. Mendick is cheap and showed some skill in a short stint. Let him be the bench guy. Forget Hernandez and/or Yolmer. Sign Ryu and Wood. Grab a BP piece and call it a season. I for one dont have some hatred for the FO. They went for Wheeler and he choose not to come here. Stras wanted to stay with the Nats. The Cole deal for 9 years is insane. Lets show more progress this year and see if we increase FA's interest next year.

I appreciate the irony of your handle and the post made.