poppysox

When KW was running the show I was anything but a yes man. RH is a very smart guy and I give him and JR more credit than you do. We shall see. You can wash a window to the right and you can wash a window to the left. Try not to always wash it in the wrong direction.?

If we all agreed...no point in having a forum.

Avi is better than many people we have discussed here. If we spend a boat load on starting pitching & Grandal...a player like Avi might make sense.

Ye of little faith.

I have every faith that JR will go 160+. That is just barely into the top third of baseball. They will put their money where the mouth has been.

Amen!

I like many of your ideas. However...I want to be consistent in my view that Madrigal is untouchable. I understand that everyone is tradable but you have to draw the line somewhere.

You lost me at trade Madrigal.

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.