EloyJenkins

Every time hawk said that I immediately said exactly that...except that one time I was really wasted. Let's not talk about that...

It was tough to get Cole, stras and wheeler all into Chicago the day before Thanksgiving. Next week...

All a mirage for the Strasburg signing Friday.

Anyone with a brain and understanding of rosters would agree to their assessment. Cubs had their chance, won a series and choked on a dynasty. Sox are set for a 3-5 years of very competitive runs. Unfortunately so are the Yankees and Astros so Sox still need a #1 or #2 starter to put them over the top....and some lucky bounces in the postseason.

same. I have never checked twitter and traderumors faster than the last hour

Yeah. I agree. Would love to see them full strength though. Gonna be fun

I think Madrigal and Robert both get offered spring training extensions like Eloy. Either bite?

I'm good with this. Shows desire to get better. Next season he is a 40+ hr monster.

If you are going 6 years...it's for Cole or Strasburg only. But Cole should be able to find 7 or 8 to some silly team.

It's done, it's over. Worst part is we got damaged goods and Padres didn't get disciplined.

I really don't understand this. 3rd year not only should have been an option...it should have been heavily team friendly. Our cash to be spent is drying up fast and I don't see the need to do this other than Jose is a mentor. I'm sorry, 12 mil a year to mentor would be fine.

IF, and it's a big IF Hahn assumed Moncada would blossom at 3B and they could get Grandal & Wheeler basically with that money he wins GM of the year, hands down.

Pitching wins championships. The lineup is going to be GOOD. still need pitching.

This is a great signing. Don't stop now boys...Strasburg.

Good. Winter Meetings could be NUTS if everyone is actually making their decisions. Also...good for MLB. They need a super buzz filled off-season because this Astros thing is BAD.

Very surprised at the gamble. If dude tears his elbow... Hopefully he regresses and Twins now have less payroll to use. I wonder how this affects their offseason plan?

speculation. Sorry should have stated that this close to deadline.

2/24 guaranteed - team option for 8 million/2million buyout for 3rd year.

I can get behind this. He is a good bat if the price is right and ultimately could spell Moncada at third occasionally (or rendon ) This also is a perfect transition for Madrigal. Hot dang...we need Moose!

After Hahn's comments yesterday about Vaughn being a quick mover...Are they going to look for a 1 year stop gap type DH then? Because Jose would HAVE to move to DH in 2021 for Vaughn...right? Not sure I love the idea of 3 year Jose

Crap. You guys are right. My fat finger had a typo. I meant to say 4/60. I still think that is life altering money not to walk away from.

Weird tactic. With Record breaking deals possible and teams that lose out looking for a fall back....why do this and risk injury? He gets 4/80 at the VERY minimum on Market. I cannot believe his agent and WIFE would support losing so much. That is family altering money if his arm falls off.

What teams will be willing to give that high of contract to him? Rangers, Phillies, Angels? Mystery team? Nationals offer is 7/210, right? so 30 m AAV. Sox max offer in the 7/245 range, that is 35m AAV. Is that enough to sway him? Maybe. 6/220 is 35m AAV also...but would he really take that to leave a team he just won a series with? 5/200 just isn't happening with this ownership.

I don't think Strasburg is unobtainable...it will just be very difficult. And I would argue that Rendon and Grandal are Perfect gets for year/value in the window of competing that is forming. Machado/Harper were nice fits but would have been wasted 30 million assets last year and quite honestly...performed just OKAY. I very much prefer Rendon to Machado if he can be had for a 6-7 year and less than 32 million AAV contract.

Talk about amazing timing. One of two teams that would be an annual threat to the Sox rise in the AL (yankees other obviously) is going to potentially get penalized and will be under the radar in a MAJOR way the next season or two. I would imagine the team BA goes down at least 10% next season and Free Agents are definitely going to think twice about going there if they care about the optics. While I doubt MLB comes down too hard, this can only help out the Sox over the next 3-4 competitive seasons. Also...Screw the Astros - glad they lost this season and I have lost massive respect for their success.