poppysox

Moose and EE are consolation prizes if you don't get Grandal.

Sanchez/Engel/Garcia are all welcome back as backups. They are all ideal for that role. And yes...Sanchez needs to settle for a few less bucks than arbitration would call for.

EE is a fall back if we don't get Grandal.

Thanks for noticing.

I still can't help but wonder if Abreu and Moncada could get him motivated.

Don't be obtuse.

Guys...guys...guys...it's a long offseason. Let's be nice.

He will accept the QO and continue to negotiate. I expect a 2 year contract for 14 per as I suggest. Just because you accept the QO doesn't mean you are through talking...as I'm sure you know.

If we want a place holder just sign Avi.

Jose will not decline the QO. He will probably take the security and negotiate for 2 years at 14 per year.

I think the number will be about 160M. If the FO intends to compete...a top third payroll seems necessary. They know this better than we do.

Don't we all choose to live in different towns and States? Chicago is a very desirable place to live and play for some people. I wouldn't want to live in New York or Boston...we're all different. Most players want to play where they make the most money and have a chance to start IMO.

We got what we paid for...I'm happy.

This is my take on it. Jose gets a chance to test the water...in a few weeks a deal for 2 years at 14 per year is announced.

The highlighted should be the FO plan and it is doable.

Madrigal will be a fan favorite for the next 10 years. A guy who really can play small ball and do everything except hit homers.

The qualifying offer will help suppress his interest level a bit. My guess is 4 years at about 75 M gets it done.

Yolmer at 4.5 per year for 2 years would work for me.

Sign one of the two top pitching prospects and Grandal...I would be fine with Calhoun

3/38 is a realistic offer to a team in need of a thumper and on a budget IMO. It's in the ballpark of what I thought we might offer him.

Yes.

Great for Yolmer. Him coming back for less than his arb price is probably the plan. Hope to see Sanchez & Engel back in bench roles.

2nd round pick.

Why shouldn't we have nice things?

Drysdale and Hawk were great! Harry and Jimmy were a clown show IMO. I get that Harry was a thing...but I couldn't stand him.