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Braves are close to getting an outfielder though, so unless it’s Joc in the next few days, I doubt they would match up down the road.

More I think about it, the more I feel Sox will have to give up a decent amount if it’s just for Joc. A team like the Braves would be all over Joc if the price was low.

Is that actually true? They did seem to get along well during the postseason.

I don’t see why it’s such a bad idea, as they wouldn’t really be harming the overall rebuild. They still wouldn’t have brought in any long-term guys besides Manny in this hypothetical situation. The rest is just short-term payroll expenditures that won’t harm you down the road. Also by now I’m sure the Sox have an idea about what their chances are for Harper. They’re not that dumb where they would give the Dodgers more flexibility if they feel like they’re in direct competition for Bryce.

If they do this move, I truly feel like it’s because they are gonna get Manny and plan on competing in 2019.

Yep two year of control, so he has more value than Puig or Wood.

Dodgers have no need for Jay or Alonso. If this rumor is true, no reason to think some combo of the 3 names mentioned wouldn’t be involved

Pollock costs you a pick though and would also lock up more payroll in years 3, 4 etc.

Sure he’s a wild card, but if you aren’t getting Manny or Bryce, you’re still in a rebuild season where you want to see what you have in Palka instead of Yonder.

I think all this illustrates is how unnecessary the Alonso move was if they don’t get Manny

Joc has been over a 3 fWAR in three of the last four years. He would be a dramatic upgrade in CF offensively. He would have been the best or 2nd best Sox offensive player in those years.

You just want to see the headline “Dodgers acquire Bryce”

There’s no room for Engel on the roster if they get Manny once Eloy is promoted.

Eloy LF, Joc CF, Palka RF with Jay the 4th outfielder. Not exactly ideal in terms of platoons in CF and RF.

To me, if you get Manny, then you make this move. If you miss on the Big 2, then no thanks. Joc has 2 more years of control.

Tweet mentioned Bryce Bush

Always thought Leury would be a great fit for an NL team.

I can confirm Joc didn’t grow up with Manny or play on the DR WBC team

Nolan would be a great fit personality wise with Judge and Stanton. Manny is the one who I think would be a bad fit, attitude-wise, in NY

I actually think they will get Moustakas and trade Franco.

Yep celebrate if they land one. If Manny picks first and it’s not the Sox, the Sox will get thrown into every Harper rumor.

you'll be doing it for Harper then after Machado is done with

There is not a chance in hell they go into any specifics about negotiations. I’m sure Hahn will repeat they are always looking for premium talent while not losing sight of the rebuild.

Just in terms of highest bidders (for mystery teams), I would say Rangers and Angels

I would say I want to be Trout’s agent