BackDoorBreach

He is probably the only big free agent that doesn't make any sense for this team.

It's not even close really. If they trade fine, but if they go FA he's the guy.

Yeah but in this hypothetical you'd have Collins, Abreu, and Nick C. Kotsay was a shit signing.

They would probably rotate it.

I could see the Rays being interested if he declines. They allegedly wanted him at the deadline and he would be relatively cheap.

Yeah I watched a lot too. I never saw him do anything that made me think he was some awful liability. His offensive numbers would be closer to what he did with the Cubs than Detroit as well since that park is dog shit.

He put up 2.8 WAR last year while playing 140 games in the field and only 11 at DH. I think the defense thing is a little over blown. I'd also rather have a team that rakes then a bunch of Yolmers. Dude won a GG and might get non-tendered because he can't hit.

His defensive metrics improved after he got out of Comerica. Also Luis Robert patrolling CF in a pretty easy OF at GRF would help and his bat is a huge upgrade.

Grandal, Nick C, Wheeler.

He would be a fine gamble if Boston ate a decent amount. Guess we will see.

Mookie is probably gone now. David Price too, but who is going to take that contract?

? We only need a place holder this year because Kopech is coming off TJ. But you knew that already.

Yeah this sucks, I really wanted him and Jose only got a QO which would have been perfect. Grandal and Nick C now please.

I want him since he is pretty reliable and will be relatively cheap as a 6 man for a few months while they do whatever it is with Kopech. As a place holder I think he would be fine.

This is honestly ideal. I'm VERY happy they didn't do some emotionally stupid shit.

Welp, that popped my bubble. I want no part in trading for him. I now Yes for Yas.

I would only be fine with Kalhoun if they dropped 60 million on a Cole + Martinez. They need to aim higher. Edit: Since making this post Martinez is not an option. Hard no.

I don't think theres any chance or reason for Cease to be on a limit next year.

I actually would like him on a 1 year next year. He eats innings and is a slight upgrade from Nova. I figured this after he wasn't put on their playoff roster.

Odorizzi got a QO

Markakis got his option picked up in ATL. That OF is a log jam already without Pache and Waters up.

Somebody mentioned it a couple days ago, maybe they will have some type of gentleman's agreement.

The only reason Boston offers him a QO is to get the pick, betting he does not take it. They do not wan't to spend money on him.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/250793442226729/permalink/429191114386960/ I don't know if this will work.

They would be in the upper 80 millions total payroll after arb if they signed him. There is no reason to not go after him with how much flexibility we have. Hot Take: Stone has been the anti-Cole to temper expectations so it doesn't end up in another PR explosion.