Grandal is also an infuriating player to watch and I wouldn’t mind at all to see him go elsewhere. I still think Castro is a better fit if they spend big elsewhere.
Someone explain to me how Sato was viewed as a good signee? Didn’t follow him much before this year, but he seems like the most useless player on the court every game.
Also, let me add I don’t think anyone knows the true plans for the Sox outside of the organization. Vinnie Duber said the exact opposite of what Kiley said. After last year, it sure seems the Sox have tried to keep leaks from happening.
It would be very fitting for the Sox to want to maintain a lower payroll to be able to extend players down the road, and then not end up extending them or having those players not turn into stars.
I’m just looking for above average core players for the next 2-3 years. Castellanos and Wheeler are my favorites with JDM not an option. Go get them, Jason Castro, Encarnacion and a few relievers (to go with Abreu)