Harold's Leg Lift

No shit, Bob.

I think they'll get it worked out with some creative opt outs. I think Story goes to the Rangers.

I saw a couple games and here are my thoughts: Jose Rodriguez Util: I kinda liked this kid. He's a tough out w/a simple quick compact stroke and plus bat to ball skills. He uses the middle of the field and really grinds out his AB's. It's 30 power but at only 20 years old he has time to get a stronger. He has solid avg actions and arm strength. His range is fringy so he may not be an option at SS but he can handle 2B/3B and likely a corner OF spot in a pinch. He's a high floor/low ceiling guy who could be an everyday player on a non-contending team or a solid bench guy on a championship level team. Acquire Yoelqui Cespedes LF: He has the tools to be a big leaguer but needs to find an approach to even stay in the big leagues let alone to be a productive everyday player. He's not tall but he's strong w/a muscular build. He's an (early) early action player looking to ambush the first pitch he sees. He has solid avg bat to ball skills, plus bat speed and above avg raw but doesn't make nearly enough consistent hard contact. His defensive actions are decent w/fringe avg arm strength. He won't kill you in RF but profiles best in LF. It all depends on if he can develop some plate discipline and work the count in his favor so he can consistently drive the baseball but at 24 years old the clock is ticking. Do not acquire McKinley Moore RHP: He was ok. 94-95 w/some life thru the zone. Hard curveball has decent shape and bottom. The cutter is hard w/some late break. He threw strikes with all 3 pitches and got swings and misses on the breaking balls. It's a different pitch mix and he could end up as a middle reliever/low leverage guy. Do not acquire Johan Dominguez RHP: He got knocked around. He's a hard thrower but it's straight w/no deception. The slider flashes plus but is inconsistent and the change is below avg. He has avg control but lives in the middle of the plate. He's got up and down guy written all over him. Do not acquire

I'll take that action.

The Sox starters pitched a total of 12.1 innings against Houston and had a 10.21 ERA. They can't just run them out there again next year and hope they're better.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/2021_ALDS1.shtml

If they want to beat Hou/Bos/TB in a playoff series they need an ace. They know they need an ace.

He's solid avg. He'll make all the plays that need to be made.

Damn! I had him signing with the Twins. At least I still have time to change it. I was told there could be a lot of action before the CBA expires.

Fangraphs predicted 2yr/$70M.

I find that strange too especially considering they recently signed 34 yr old Lance Lynn a 2yr/$38M extension.

I don't disagree but he's a bad fit on this team. If they're going to trade one of their redundant players he's the one that will bring back the most.

They need a left handed banger. If they get him at DH then they can go a bunch of different directions to fill 2B and RF.

Ya know they could trade for a young cheap player that is a better fit for the team.

He said it because he has to say it.

I haven't heard any specific names was just told that's a direction they could go.

Or they could sign a full time DH (Schwarber) and trade Vaughn for a RF'er.

Kopech is 26, healthy and strong as a bull. He's also going to have an entire off season to train. There is no reason he can't throw 150 innings next year.

Yep. They got a magic year from a guy who had his back against the wall. The dumbest thng they could do is give him a 600% pay increase and expect him to do it again.

Buh-bye

Yes I think they're going to try to sign Scherzer. You make an excellent point.

Replacing his production isn't a one for one scenario. Sign Scherzer and trade Keuchel. Scherzer Kopech >> Rodon Keuchel.

Ahem

He was a $3M player because no one wanted him. Giving him a 600% pay increase based off one season with his injury and makeup history is a bad process. Again they could offer him the QO they just have to be confident he's going to turn it down.